Review is for L2 at Tii Cup…read more Great drinks, great vibes, great service. Parking can be a pain but it's doable. Cute space to enjoy adult Asian inspired flavors above the regular Tii Cup. Drinks are good but don't skip out on the street food. The spicy calamari and fries go too perfectly with drinks.

L2 Tii cup on the top level is one of my fave cocktail lounges. It's a hidden gem one level up from…read morethe cafe on the bottom floor. The cocktails are unlike any others around. One tastes like a cold bowl of pho in a great way. They're rich and smooth. Some are milky and dessert like. The boba balls are a great touch but the drinks themselves are outstanding. A lot of chemistry going on to make those happen. It's a fun atmosphere with music, nice tropical style with a beautiful lil rooftop area. Service is always great. I've almost always find a metered spot directly in front. Side street parking is open.

This place is a hidden gem, but make sure you plan ahead to get there. Their website says that they…read morehave 10 parking spots dedicated for the restaurant, but that isn't completely true. We got to the parking garage, lots of spots left for the restaurant but there was a valet there and said all those spots are actually reserved for the valet. We ended up parking across the street near the lake. Once inside, it's a very nice vibe with beautiful furniture and lots of natural light. They have great happy hour menu - we started with the shrimp appetizer which as flavorful and the shrimp was plump and well cooked. We also got the burger and the Waterbury salad. Burger was good, but the salad was a bit basic; I was expecting more bacon and more blue cheese dressing, it was mostly just basic iceberg lettuce which is not awesome for $13. I also tried the Hugo spritz which was refreshing but a bit sweet for my taste. I will for some come back to try more things!

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).

Dark, moody, dimly lit spot perfect for date night. Service was nice and funny, full of great…read morerecommendations. We ordered the charcuterie board and some wine.

How fun!! It truly does give speakeasy vibes with the entrance in the back alley. Once it inside it…read moreis so moody with dim lighting (may be tough for some eyes) They were introducing a new menu that knew we went so the server was still learning all the new ingredient but was very happy and accommodating to our questions. Nice little menu offering some lite bites. Both the food and drinks were good. Prices felt high but on par with most other restaurants in this category, so probably just the economy on my pocketbook lol. Fun place to enjoy with friends and coworkers alike

Who uses a half a bottle of saffron on a steak?! This place. Why? It's really expensive and did…read morenothing for the flavor of my steak. My ribeye came out way undercooked the first time. They recooked my steak then put it back on my over cooked cold risotto. For such an expensive dish they could have at least cut the broccoli clean. Every piece looked like they cut it in half way and then ripped it. The popovers. They are not. A shame the chef doesn't know what they are. They would have been an amazing start. These were bready muffins. Definitely not popovers. You're in Minnesota. How do you not know what a popover is?! Lastly, my Chianti. It came out old, brown and milky. Ew. The bartender was fabulous in replacing my glass. Also, my server was great. Those two helped with a positive experience. The chef and his team went sideways.

This was our first time at Uptown Lobby. Abigail was welcoming and knowledgable on the menu. She…read moredid an excellent job and the food was delicious. We had appetizers, drinks, main-course, and dessert. Everything was excellent. I would highly recommend coming here. I loved the Scotch eggs!

Came here for dinner and drinks with a friend. We decided to split three small plates/Apps…read more We got the spareribs. There were 4 to an order which was the perfect amount. The flavor was good and the meat fell off the bone. Better to eat with a fork and knife. Beet bruschetta. Very tasty but we were warned it was a farm-to-table restaurant and this was going away as the menu updated with new ingredients. There was a layer of eggplant spread and beets on top. Ingenious and it worked. Heirloom Tomato. Highly recommended by our server Penny, and it was great. Another surprising mixture of ingredients. Loved the corn on top. Service was great. Place was busy for a Monday night!

Nightingale always provides a wonderful experience. My spouse and I stopped in on the Friday…read moreevening of Memorial Day weekend, thinking it wouldn't be crowded. Wrong. Nightingale was packed, but fortunately, once two patrons saw my face from the bar, they quickly paid their bill and left. My face often compels people to vacate crowded establishments in Minneapolis, and we often find seats. After grabbing the two seats, we ordered wine and a wonderful Amaro-based cocktail. Jules was our bartender/server, and although he was crazy busy, he found time to be gracious to us. We ordered the meatball appetizer, halibut, and the Nightingale hamburger. My halibut was sublime, cooked perfectly, and it wasn't drowned in sauce. Bravo! The meatballs were tender and delicious, but the hamburger was not memorable. It was good, not great. Despite all the accolades above, when the bill came, I was charged two dollars after requesting a cucumber slice for my Pimms Cup. Perhaps the source of this pettiness came from the kitchen, but it wasn't smart, because the $2.00 charge placed a shroud over my experience. The bill was $125, and because of the petty two-buck charge, I only left a $25 tip. I was going to leave a $30 tip. I will sadly remember those 2 bucks forever. It was a myopic move and a passive-aggressive way to handle my request. In my birthplace home of NYC, a bartender would have said, "Getting a cucumber slice is a pain in the rear, would you mind skipping it?" My response, "Sure, it's not a big deal."

Came here and got bottomless mimosas! First thing I entered the guy who created me was so so…read morefriendly and explained that the paintings on the wall were Luna and Bear the owner's dogs, so cute!! $17 for bottomless is pretty worth it and our server was attentive and kept filling our glass even before we finished. I got the farmers hash and expected to need to add some salt and pepper but was flavorful enough without! The patio is also a great vibe for Minnesota summers. I'll definitely be back!

Cute little place was only there for apps and they all felt like they were good quality…read more Servers were tentative and very friendly. Food and drinks were prompt. We had fried pickles that were good and really felt light and fresh. Cheese burger was good The hot honey chicken is the only thing a little disappointing because it didn't really taste hot honey

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.

Had a great patio experience at Lake & Irving! We stopped in for a quick bite and got exactly what…read morewe needed to start our night. Patio is spacious and the vibes were summery! The food was quick and delicious. We got a hanger steak on our salad; it was cooked med rare as requested and seasoned well. Furikake chicken was a take on kaarage. It like bit sized chicken crunchies-- and also addictive. The mango tuna roll was not half bad either! Drinks were also yum!! Our waitress was friendly and very helpful! Not a single complaint with service. Would definitely come here again

Overall great experience. I've been four times and food is always great…read more I recommend making a reservation, especially near holidays or for weekend dinner. Most recently I went for restaurant week (3 courses for $45). It was lots of food and though it's a limited menu to choose from, great options to choose from. Note - They have a small lot but it's usually pretty full. There is plenty of free street parking available nearby though

Went here to see KELS. Very intimate space to see a band. Efficient to get through security - ID…read moreand purse check. Cool venue that I didn't know about. Parked on the street. Had a decent cider on tap. Food here too but didn't try it. Good sound and good experience.

Beautiful venue used for 360 shows but in my opinion this place's vibes will be a hit or miss…read moredepending on who shows up. Located in Uptown, the Green Room is a club with 2 stories of bars, music, and an outdoor patio for smoking. I've come twice now and I have to say that while the venue is nicer than other venues, the atmosphere is a little down or low energy. I think I can chalk this up with the DJs that get booked because Rumba next door is much more lively. Drinks are decently priced and at least they serve free water. But I was let down by the atnosphere more so than the venue itself.

Unbelievable food! Martina is an absolutely fantastic restaurant with an incredible vibe…read more We sat at the bar, and the bartenders were so friendly, attentive, and completely on top of everything. The service made an already great dinner even better. Everything we ordered was delicious. The cacio e pepe ravioli was rich and perfectly done, the ribeye was cooked beautifully and the potato churros and chimichurri that came with it were incredible. The pork chop was another standout, and the grilled watermelon salad was such a unique combination of flavors and a perfect way to start the meal. Honestly, there wasn't a single thing we ordered that we wouldn't get again. Great atmosphere, great service, and seriously amazing food. Martina is absolutely worth a visit if you're in Minneapolis. We'll definitely be back!

Celebrated a birthday brunch here recently. Not busy at all on a cold Saturday morning. Place is…read morenice, bright with lots of sunlight, and has a modern rustic feel with the whitewashed wood. We had the highly recommended potato churros which my husband loved - he loves all potatoes. I found it a bit too greasy so early in the day but that's just me. Daughter had the steak & eggs and enjoyed it with the chimichurri. The carbonara was rich, as expected and the crunchy buts of guanciale added great texture. The Brussels sprouts salad was literally a mountain of salad and was a good break from the rich pasta. The Argentine chorizo was a hit as well with a whole link coiled in between the bread. They gave us a free birthday coconut gelato which has these amazing crunchy cocoa bits. Service was impeccable as expected!