I'd seen rave reviews about this place, so we decided to go here to celebrate a personal…read moreaccomplishment last weekend! It's a really cozy moody interior, with *no big lights* aka great low lighting and comfy seating options. When we went, there were just a few other parties there so pretty quiet. I liked that we had a whole corner to ourselves with a sectional couch of sorts and some chairs. They close at 10pm on a Friday night, which felt absurdly early for a cocktail bar. But, we were able to order and drink one drink during the ~45 minutes we had. They closed up shop promptly at 10pm. They had a classics and a "rumors" section of the menu. I didn't think the signature drinks were overly unique, with classics like Paper Plane making that menu side. I had a pomegranate mojito which was good! Consensus was that the cocktails were good not exceptional, especially for the $16-17 price point. We ordered churros for the table which were a table favorite! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but we enjoyed our time and could see this being a good option if you lived in the neighborhood and don't mind the early close hours.

The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

100/10 experience here, food and drink are both amazing! The staff is so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! Don't be afraid to ask questions about the menu! They have an amazing cocktail menu along with a cocktail and martini of the day! Very exciting to see the creative freedom from the team! The mussels are to die for! You can tell the menu is very well thought out, I will be back to try more! The entire place is just a great vibe! Truly a gem worth trying and will leave you wanting to come back for more!! Thank you for the amazing experience to everyone there!

I have been here a few time before and definitely thought I had already written a review, but I…read moreguess not. I have been here two times in the last week and lemme tell ya.. this is quite the spot. I do suggest making a reservation because everytime I go here it is popping! What a vibey place, the lights aren't too bright, it gives a hip, fun, light energy and is not too pretentious but has INCREDIBLE FOOD AND DRINKS. Right now, one of their specials is whitefish toast.. if you enjoy fish at all, you need this. The fish is light and fresh, they put fresh dill on top and it is placed on top of some toasted sourdough bread perfectly. The fish is flavorful, a lil earthy and I feel as if there are capers or olives in in the fish mixture, whatever it is is fire! The burrata, beets, and citrus is a nice lovely, fresh, light app, the burrata is perfection with the beets and fresh, juicy citrus, drizzled with some oil and random pieces of garlic mixed in, YUM. I suggest ordering bread on the side with this one! The wings here are a staple and always delish. Crispy, hot, and coated perfectly in a light sweet chili sauce.. they hit the spot everytime. The housemade ranch is a perfect dipper. The other day I tried the chorizo and scallops... oh my goodness gracious.. it was a lil spicy and creamy with the bean puree and the scallops were buttery, light and divine! 10 outta 10 would do again. Finally, got the goat cheesecake, gluten free ginger snap crust with poached pears. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I want this now and in every lifetime! The cheesecake was light, yet decadent, deep, creamy with a light, unassuming flavor. The crust was delicious and the poached pears added that perfect fruit component. I got Liam as my server both times, he was helpful, attentive, had good suggestions when asked questions and didn't interrupt at all, amazing! This is the spot for any occasion!

This is my second time at Estelle, and I've thoroughly enjoyed it both times!…read more I arrived at 6:30PM on a Monday and was able to sit at the bar with no wait/no reservation. Though I highly recommend making a reservation for the chef's counter to enjoy your dinner with a show. The bar area had great music, service, and served the full menu plus a bar menu with pintxos (Spanish inspired small bites) Food: Sangria: delicious! Well balanced Shrimp: The fresh herbs really complimented the rich sauce. One downside was that the baguette was drowning in olive oil, and I felt it took away from the sauce. Radiatore Pasta: rich, herbaceous pasta beautifully coated in the glossy sauce, toasted almonds added a nice textural element, pasta well cooked, generous, shareable portion, got a pop of lemon zest (wished there was more) Honey cake: moist, sweet, honey flavor comes through great. Hazelnut praline is crunchy, salty, nutty, great pair with the sweet, crisp, melt in your mouth honeycomb. Very sweet, but not one note. Super rich and luscious Churro: felt heavy/greasy, though the bitter chocolate sauce covered it/complimented it well. Can't complain too much as it is complementary!

Went to this fantastic restaurant for date night. We were early so checked out the bar. Kelly our…read morebartender was awesome. She had great suggestions. I had a cider and my date had the cornholio martini. She also gave us a shot of their house made lemon cello which was amazing. The host came and found us at the bar and showed us to our table. The ambiance reminded me of a late night New York cafe/bistro with a wooden accent wall and an open kitchen. The service was very attentive and informative. The patatas bravas were incredible. So much so that we got an order to go and I went the next day and got another order to go for dinner. They were THAT good. I got the rigatoni and my date got casarecce. Both were excellent. The kitchen was kind enough to also give us two churros for dessert which were warm and delicious. Absolutely definitely will go again. A great choice for date night or dinner with friends.

A very versatile bar! An intimate setting, more so when a…read moreband is on stage. Would definitely play here again!

The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

I've tried coming to this place at least two other times and it's always full…read more It was worth the wait and every penny spent! I love the menu design and drink break downs. I hope they can expand and hire a couple more servers. Strongly recommend

Went here to grab drinks for my friend's birthday. She had been here before but it was my first…read morevisit. She made reservations but it was nice out so we decided to sit on the patio which was fairly empty. The drinks were definitely interesting and fun! We all got different drinks the first round. My friends shared a few apps. Overall it was a nice time. The server gave us some bday shots (my bday was right before my friends) so that was really nice. The space inside is smaller so I definitely recommend making reservations! Plenty of street parking.

If you are looking for a place to get some small plates, dessert and a cocktail this is your place!…read moreIt is moody, dark and romantic! It has a slightly hidden entrance, around the corner from Porzana. The service here was lovely. Everyone was friendly and personable! The drinks here are expensive, however the vibes and flavors of the drinks make up for that! I loved all of the real candles burning! So pretty! The dim lighting also added the romantic vibes! My boyfriend and I enjoyed a drink and a dessert here after dinner at Porzana (highly recommend) This place was so great! We are looking forward to coming back!

I've been to the Flora Room exclusively for cocktails. The vibes are immaculate. The drink menu is…read moredownright regal. The servers were educated on the menu and helped us make decisions about drinks. We ordered basically across the menu and alcohol types and didn't have a bad drink. Having to enter through the back of the building makes this feel like an exclusive club or a little bit of a speakeasy.

Went to Crasqui for the 2nd time to try some of their menu items, which switch seasonally. I didn't…read morehave a reservation but was able to get a table in the evening. Just note that they require a credit card to hold reservations made online. For drinks, I ordered the Papelon, which is their cane sugar drink. I remember really loving this the first time I had it. This time it was a little more tart and less sweet than I remembered, with a deep maple-y, tamarind flavor. Definitely recommend trying it. We also got a pitcher of the red sangria, which was really good. For apps, I went with the Trio de Arepitas and seafood empanadas. The trio came with shredded beef, reina pepiada (creamy chicken), and beans with plantains. Overall, it was a good way to try a few different flavors. The arepas were surprisingly filling because of the bread. The veggie linguini El Avila was also really good, with lots of fresh, crunchy vegetables. The seafood empanada was my favorite! It had a crunchy, deep purple shell with a flavorful seafood filling, and the creamy sauce was so good. Overall, I think Crasqui is worth trying, especially if you like trying different flavors and dishes. The apps are a little smaller for sharing, and the mains are pretty pricey in my opinion.

Came here for a date night with my wife. The date night special was $55 per person for a 3 course…read moremeal. We ordered the Arugula salad, the arepitas, yuca arancinni and a white fish dinner. The only dish that wasnt superb was the arancinni. It ate a little dry. Everything else was flavorful and delicious. My standout was the white fish it. Although it could use some more sauce, the fish was well seasoned and yummy. The restaurant itself was a little warm. Given the glass exterior and the angle of the sun, it was a little uncomfortable for most of the dinner. Service is good. Food was quick and hot. Overall good experience. Will probably return in the winter :)

Great happy hour spot! We tried the burger, nachos, all of their oyster options, and a few…read morecocktails. Both the happy hour and specialty cocktails were excellent. The burger was my favorite food item for the price, and you can't beat an Old Fashioned for under $10. Cool atmosphere with fun Halloween decorations. It's a smaller space with only about six bar seats and a handful of high tops, so getting there early or making a reservation is a good idea. Would definitely come back!

My daughter and I were excited to finally try this restaurant in my new neighborhood after walking…read moreby it countless times. Since we didn't have a reservation, we arrived early and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. From the moment we walked in, we loved everything about the place. The décor is beautiful, the ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff was fantastic. The menu offers so many great options, and the cocktails were even better than expected. Our server, Rosie, provided excellent recommendations, and we genuinely loved everything we ordered. They also offer a great happy hour until 6 PM, which is a nice bonus. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I highly recommend giving it a try. One small note: We didn't realize a 20% gratuity had already been added to our bill. That's partially on us for not catching it on the credit card slip, (we tipped in cash) but I do think it would be helpful if servers mentioned it when presenting the check. I typically prefer to tip in cash, so on our $62 tab, we ended up leaving a $34 tip. Even with that little surprise, we'll absolutely be back. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all worth another visit!

My boyfriend and I came here tonight for a date night and it was absolutely lovely!! The servers…read morewere talkative and everyone had a great energy. Our waiter was Llew and he was great explaining the menu and recommending drinks. I got the Parlour Burger and my boyfriend got the Grilled Cheese and it was honestly the best grilled cheese both of us have ever had.... and I love grilled cheese sandwiches. Such a great atmosphere and I would totally recommend this for a fun date night or a good place to just grab some drinks with friends.

It delivered! The food was delicious and the staff was…read morefriendly. The food was classic American, but elevated throughout. We left happy! Burger, chicken sandwich and Brussel Sprouts all yummy!

Everything here was delicious, that this is coming from someone who is not vegan! The food we…read moreordered was so flavorful & you never would have guessed that the milkshakes were vegan too! This place has a fun vibe and their branding has a sense of humor. Their staff wore camo shirts, and neon signs said "killer burgers" . weather was good when we went & all of their doors were open to create a big open air space. The service was exceptional and accommodating. Our server was friendly, helpful and very attentive. -parking lot and street parking

Francis Burger Joint is a fully plant-based (vegan) restaurant which also has plenty of gluten free…read moreoptions! It is a casual spot with ample seating. They have QR codes on each table so you can order on your phone, and they have WiFi available. Alternatively, someone can take your order if you'd prefer! For the burgers, you can choose between the impossible patty or the black bean patty. For the chicken sandwiches, you can choose grilled or fried vegan chicken. For beverages, they have cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, THC drinks, milkshakes, pop, lemonade, and more! There are so many options which is great! The fries are crispy! One of my friends went with the ranch fries which were good, but in my opinion it was not worth the $2 upcharge for the amount of seasoning that comes on them. I would recommend sticking with the regular fries and ordering a side of ranch as a dipping sauce instead! This is the only place that I'm aware of where you can get a vegan juicy lucy! It is very cheesy, and it's fun that there's a meatless version of a MN classic! It was messy to eat though so make sure to have a napkin nearby! I really enjoyed the atmosphere, and would go back! I think it's be a great place for hanging out with friends, especially if there are any vegans or vegetarians in the group!