The food wasn't as good as we remembered and expected. Service was decent and the mansion is…read morebeautiful.

As a horror & supernatural lover, I was glad that I finally crossed this off my MN restaurant…read morebucket list. Unfortunately my gf and I didn't see any ghosts or haunting but we experienced very delicious food for her special birthday dinner! My torchio pasta dish was very savory and nice. Noodles were al dente, and the sauce wasn't too watery or thick. My girlfriend had the malfade and she expressed satisfaction. She is also the biggest French fry lover you'll ever meet so I had to opt in for the frites (rosemary garlic). You know the sides are good if you couldn't put them down because that was what we did. The aioli sauce was very delicious and tangy too; highly recommend. The mansion itself is very beautiful, like my gf lol ;). I'm a huge sucker for gothic architecture so seeing this in person was a delight. Likewise with the elegant interior, which I love how they didn't change too much and have kept some artifacts and belongings of the building. The server was also exceptional, wish I had gotten his name, but he was very nice and receptive. He and the staff even provided a complimentary birthday cake for my girlfriend, which was well made; very moist and sweet. Need to go back to this place.

Visited Book Club twice in one week! First time was with a large group of friends (9 of us total)…read moreand our waitress was patient, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu items. The kitchen staff did amazing, having our table orders ready in a short time! I love when there's wood fired chicken and I preferred the teriyaki flavor (lemon seasoning on first chicken was a bit salty for my tastebuds). The tri color potatoes were ABSOLUTELY the BEST item of anything I have eaten! SO GOOD! The mushroom flatbread is also absolutely delicious and well balanced! The flourless chocolate torte tasted like fudge -- yum! Will definitely be back with more friends!

Super nice staff…read more Food was horrible though, some of the worst we've had, across our entire party. Bill had so many discrepancies for things no one even ordered.

Wow!!! I saw an online recommendation for the breakfast burrito from Waterbury so I picked it up…read morefor brunch before a walk around the lake and immediately texted probably half my contacts list that they need to go get it immediately!! This breakfast burrito is packed full of everything you could ever want including wagyu steak (instead of the traditional bacon or sausage, so it's not greasy at all), avocado, eggs, potatoes, and cheese. It even came with a side salad and salsa to dip it in! For $15-16 it was a large portion and easily was 2 meals. I ordered online for pickup and it was ready quickly at the counter but the restaurant also looked cute inside so I would be interested in stopping in for a meal sometime too! They also have a coffee bar (pistachio latte was good) and free indoor parking for restaurant customers).

We had another wonderful esperience at Waterbury Restaurant. Fortunate that the Waterbury is a 5…read moreor 10 minute walk from our apartment house, we strolled over on a balmy Friday evening in September. The place was packed, but a kind gentlemen moved over so we could have two seats at the classy bar. With service from the empathetic Patrick and the charming Alicia, we felt at home even though we had just moved to Minneapolis. Waterbury's menu has an array of interesting choices. My spouse and I split a Caesar Salad. She ordered the Crispy Tuna Tacos which are always fantastic. I devoured the Blackened Shrimp. The dish had a piquancy that added the perfect amount of kick. I loved it. With jazz on Wednesday evenings and unique menu specials, the Waterbury will grow sick of my face. It's a great restaurant.

We visited All Saints for the first time during Restaurant Week and we'll definitely be back. In…read moreanother life I've worked in a number of restaurants at varying price points and the food quality & presentation were top tier level at affordable pricing. Hamacho crudo was Excellent, and the charred focaccia most enjoyable. I would have used fresh finely minced chive instead of scallion but I'm picky re. texture. Had to check the menu the next day to assure myself that the bolognese was meat free. Was it? :). I mentioned to the staff that finely sliced & sauteed mushroom added to the fine smooth sauce would have added a welcome additional texture to the noodle & parmesan. It should be noted that this is the very first review in decades that I've felt had to be made. The staff was very accommodating vis a vis shifting reservation time as my dining partner was delayed. I was sated & had the chocolate cake boxed, so can only say it looked beautiful. The only nitpick: it was hot, but not uncomfortably so on the patio which felt private even though E. Hennepin traffic was steps away, but I had to ask for ice water. Is that a thing these days? Another restaurant we visited served water without ice. If so, it would be best to prechill. One other offering: bring the pappardelle undressed and offer either grated or shaved parmesan... I would have preferred shaved to get a bigger dose of its 'bite'.

We dined here Friday night in the early evening and it was already busy but it was also restaurant…read moreweek. Overall it was a nice dining experience. Food: My favorite entree was the NY strip and the fish entree was decent as well. The golden beets and burrata had amazing flavors and really stood out. The crudo looked good but tasted a little fishy unfortunately. The spritz cocktail with limoncello was fantastic. The service was pretty quick even though it was busy. The prices were good too. We found street parking pretty easily. There are more menu items I'd like to try and their patio looked nice but it was over 90 degrees outside so we sat inside. I would definitely recommend this spot for a date night. And it's convenient if you are doing the Guthrie afterwards.

I made a dinner reservation at Tullibee for my husband's birthday on a Wednesday evening at 7:15PM…read more We were greeted and seated right away. I loved the ambiance- moody loft, classy, and chill. We opted for the 5-course chef's "Leave it to Us" and we were literally blown away! Every course was delicious, balanced, flavorful, and nicely plated. If I could give more than 5 stars to Tullibee, I absolutely would! We are having dinner here again tonight before we leave Minneapolis. Hands down- amazing!

We went on a Saturday morning when it wasn't too crowded. The non-alcoholic drink I ordered (while…read moresmall) was extremely good. But the food was subpar. The cardamom roll is a pale imitation of what one actually gets in Sweden, and worse than the one offered a block away by Bellecour. The bread is much too dense, and it tastes like they skimped on butter. The hash I ordered had an egg that was undercooked--the underside had a big blob of transparent egg white. The root vegetables weren't particularly crunchy. The breakfast sandwich was also a disappointment compared to Bellecour--the sausage was too garlicky and underseasoned. The service was generally good, though they probably could have used one more server working the brunch service given things were a bit slow. I would come back for just drinks, but will not return for food.

Went here for a spontaneous happy hour on a Wednesday afternoon and arrived just in time to put in…read morea happy hour order. This is a newer spot in Excelsior that opened summer 2025. Here's my review of the food we ordered: Cocktail of the hour - aka "Golden Hour" - 8.5/10 Reminded me of mulled cider, notes of honey, very refreshing Pork Belly Steam Buns - 8.1/10 Nice texture, very tender and flavorful Mini Banh Mi - 7/10 Not bad, would have preferred the more traditional pork filling Crispy Chicken- 8.7/10 This really surprised me, from appearance the chicken didn't look that special but it was well seasoned and the sweet chili glaze really stole the show and elevated this dish! Mirabelle Smash Burger - 8.9/10 I'm a sucker for smash burgers and this one did not disappoint. Nice crispy bun and a special mustard sauce that we enjoyed and a different flavor I don't usually have on my burger Sticky Ribs - 5/10 Unfortunately these were quite dry and was comparing to sticky ribs I had last week at CoV that were fall off the bone Overall good spot, service, atmosphere, and would be happy to return. Prices were also great for happy hour.

I wanted to like this place, I really did. But unless they get a different chef in the kitchen,…read morethis place is not going to make it.... Let's start with the positives! The location! Very close to the lake(walking distance) There is a free parking ramp right behind the building. The decor of this place is cute! The details seem like they were well thought out! It feels upscale and cozy! I saw a video of this place and that was what originally drew me in! The seating here is also comfortable and not over crowded. Our server was ok. I saw so many raves about the "amazing service." She did refill our water glasses, which was good because I needed it with the salty steak! Obviously the most important piece is the food. We started with the popovers. The taste was fine but the texture was almost over done. The honey butter was lacking honey flavor. Cinnamon would have really elevated the butter! I got the steak frites and my sister got the spaghetti. My fries were average. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium all the way through! I was impressed. However, it was drowning in a VERY salty sauce! I had push a lot of it off. This should be served on the side, not covering the whole steak. My sister got the spaghetti, which our waitress explained was not a regular spaghetti. I feel she has probably had to do that multiple times and honestly, it should just be renamed. It's confusing for the customer. My sister did say she enjoyed the dish and that the shrimp was ere done well. For dessert I got "Aunties iced latte" which is their version of like an espresso martini. It was just ok. Would not get again. We got the carrot cake which was good!! But then they ruined it by putting fake whipped cream.... This is supposed to be a higher end restaurant and that made the dessert feel so cheap. We also got the creme brûlée. DO NOT ORDER THAT! It is an absolute waste of money! The sugar top was so thick we couldn't eat it! The dessert had the consistency of scrambled eggs, not a smooth custard. The taste seemed ok, but whoever made this does not know what they are doing! Overall, the food was not memorable and a lot of it was done poorly. There are definitely better restaurants in the area.

Delicious food and cute restaurant! It is on the louder side inside, and it's located at a strip…read moremall so there is plenty of parking available in the lot. -- The cauliflower burnt ends were perfectly charred and the sauce was sweet and tangy. It comes with a generous amount of sauce, so you may want to ask for the sauce on the side if you don't like too much. -- The vin rose pasta was great! Make sure you add a meatball -- so good! -- The fried chicken slider was bland -- I'd skip this one. -- The caesar salad dressing was savory and bright. -- The spritz flight came with 3 full-size spritz cocktails and was refreshing. -- Service could use some work as multiple things were forgotten and we were not provided with an itemized bill, or told how much our bill was before our card was processed.

Met a friend for Happy Hour at this spot to catch up and enjoy some small bites…read more Plenty of parking in the strip mall lot where this restaurant is located. The interior is modern and inviting, with some fun wallpaper making a statement. We cozied up to the bar during this visit. I will say that bar was a bit sloppy during our visit...bartenders' water bottles cluttering the visible space, bartenders spilling our drinks a bit during delivery, and weird transitions of staff that were a bit distracting. The Espresso Martini was the best item I ordered! Well balanced and the addition of the cold foam really made for an enjoyable sip. Would absolutely return for that one! The bites we ordered had great flavor, but some fell a bit flat when trying to live up to their creative ideas. The Fried Pickles were the best food item: perfectly crispy medallions with two delicious dipping sauces. The "burnt ends" cauliflower are really just roasted cauliflower with BBQ sauce on top, missing out on the umami juiciness of their namesake. The Chips that came with the Dip were just ruffled potato chips, not housemade or interesting. Solid spot for happy hour if you're looking in the area!

Great environment with choice of sitting indoors or out on their patio…read more We started with the happy hour pretzel bites. They were a pretty good sized portion and came with a queso dip as well as a mustard dip. They were very yummy! For my main course I went with the Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Grits. It was amazing! Plentiful size and I had never had shrimp and grits quite like this! Nashville hot sauce and pickled peppers gave it a unique flavor and a little bit a heat! (But not too much) The service was wonderful! Will definitely return!

I thought of giving three stars as the bulgogi bowl was overly saucy and salty. The servers are…read morevery nice and easy going. They accommodate our party of five, checked on us very often. The food is big portion, I'd recommend to build your own bowl if you don't like your bowl being too overly saucy. We ordered 2 of them and both came too saucy. Rest of the food seems fine. Nice restaurant, good environment, nice and clean bathroom, has baby changing station in the ladies room.