They do fancy pants stuff here. If you like that sort of thing, you will enjoy the "eclectic menu!" My issue with the joint is that they are doing a double drop, where the staff will give you someone else's bill, who paid in cash and left, and presenting the very same receipt to you, pockets the extra like you and the owners are idiots. We will occasionally go here when it's convenient but it's not usually the first choice with our group. Very precious vibes here and we can't relax, commoners as we are. The kind of place that has charcuterie and tiny bathrooms instead of burgers and wings. The last time we were so graced to be there we were excited to see Insight on the beer menu, which is somewhat rare in these parts. Andrew (that was the name on the receipt, anyway but what's a receipt but a little tiny novel anyway? Novella?), Andrew relieved an outgoing bartender and brought a last round of Insight brews. Andrew then asked a coworker if we had a tab running. Their answer was no. He comes back with a bill that did not have anything we ordered but the same amount of beers. "It says Pryes but it's all on happy hour!" Oh good, then let's pay someone else's tab, whom already paid out. And give you a little extra spring in your show tune singing step. Also what is with every a-hat behind a bar these days belting tunes. Do others find it delightful? We don't. It's pure cringe and ps buddy you can't sing so good. Save that stuff for your community theatre where it belongs and just keep track of what we are actually consuming. Liquor Lyles used to do this double drop all the time. Hmmm whatever happened to Lyle's? Anyway we are on to you, Andrew if that's even your name. read more

Barbette is a charming and local eatery. Friendly staff makes you feel like you've been coming here for years. Portions are perfect (even if you add that butter croissant you've been eyeing)! Have a quick bite and some lemonade before your lap around Lake of the Isles. read more

Damn those lucky bastards that live above Barbette! I envy that they're able to walk down stairs on a whim and grab some delectable eats and sips at this oh-so quaint French café. In a perfect world, I would have Barbette, a pho joint, a Chinese bakery, a taco stand, and a coffee shop. Err, maybe a pet store, too. They would all be amazing, of course, and I would visit them everyday. (Everyday!) Yeah, that sounds about right... **** I stopped by around lunchtime, craving breakfast food. My server suggested either their omelet or buckwheat crepe, and I went with the former. I. FOOD *Ham And Gruyere Omelette (with caramelized onions, greens, and toast): I'm convinced that my brother makes the best ones ever, but Barbette's is definitely on par. Why? Mine was perfectly executed and had just the right touch of butter. Not to mention, the ham and gruyere sort of made my eyes roll in the back of my head. ***Snaps fingers.*** The toast also came with generous servings of tasty jelly and butter, and I totally didn't care that I made a promise to myself to ease up on the carbs. (Summer is coming, ya know...) I also ordered a side of sausages, and they were plenty tooth-some. The greens had a nice touch of salt. II. SERVICE My server was a sweetheart. If there ever was a situation where she was at a bar and had no money, I would totally buy her several beers. #becauseiknowshesagoodperson III. AMBIENCE Love it! With beautiful art covering the walls, vintage tables and chairs, and Parisian-meets-old-school bar, what's not to like? They also play some lounge-y music that makes me want to return just for that. IV. OVERALL I love this place, and I can't wait to come for happy hour or romantic night out with my boo to try other things on their menu. read more

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This place has lost it's sparkle. The fact that you don't have a server and are still paying premium prices is a joke. The hostess that takes your order at the counter was rude. Will not be going back. read more

No thanks. Price: Look to spend about $20/main dish Food: 1) 6 oz Flat Iron Steak Frites $25 - This is a small piece of steak with a side of green beans and fries. The steak was okay. Our waitress did not ask how we wanted it cooked. The green beans were not cooked enough, and the fries do not belong on the Minneapolis's best fries list. 2) Smoked salmon Nicoise $16 - This dish is extremely fishy. The anchovy was so overpowering that you could not taste anything else. It included about 2 quarter sized slices of smoked salmon. Would not order again. Service: Poor. Probably the rudest waitress I have ever had. She was very inattentive and gave much attitude. One incident that stands out was when I asked her what kind of wine we were sipping, then she asked us how it was. I was honest and told her it wasn't very good. She quickly swiped our still full glasses of wine without us asking her to take them, gave us a look and walked away. We were charged for it. I was also very surprised that she did not ask us how we wanted our steak cooked. Overall, the food was not impressive and the service was worse. read more

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Best risotto ever, My son in law had delicious Mahi Mahi and the oysters and mussels were the best I have ever had. Prices are a bit high, but food and presentation very nice. Hard to find parking but cute little place. read more

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The customer service here is awesome, everyone is so friendly and relaxed even though the restaurant itself was 80% packed. This was my second time here, but after three years & this time was SO much better than the last. The vegetable hash was super flavorful and a perfect dish for this kind of weather. Instead of feeling super full after a normal brunch I felt very satisfied and light. I loved the smoked vegetable broth, it flowed so well with the poached egg and veggies. The French toast was also delicious topped with blueberry sauce and syrup. Each bite of the French toasted baguette was soaked in sweet berry goodness. You could really savor every bite! My friend had ordered the turkey sandwich and said the turkey was exceptional and very different from other regular sandwiches. read more

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Last night we ate at this place, I was very pleased. The server greeted us within the first 3 minutes we were seated and water was broad out to us as soon as we set down. This is one of my favorite restaurants, food here is always good, on time, and there is consistency in the flavors (which is such a hard combination to find). I ordered two of my favorite appetizers "pomme frites" and "mussels," they came to the table 10 minutes after placing the order which was fast considering the fact that it was rush hour. The pomme frites were just perfect: crispy, warm, and no too oily. The hollandaise sauce they are served with is the perfect combination of flavors, there is no need for ketchup. Mussels are always a winner at this place, it is sooooo hard to find well prepared mussels. They were flavorful where you can taste the white wine, the garlic and the mussel itself, without having the fishy aftertaste in every bite. The ambiance at this place is always great, appropriate for a fun dinner. If you want recreate a memory from a previous visit to France or parts of Europe, this is the perfect place to go. I recommend going on a Wednesday night where there is live music. Service here is always good, so if you are looking for a place to feel welcome, get your food on time, enjoy delicious flavors and have a great time with the people you love, come to Barbette. read more

Barbette - "Ponme Frites & Mussels" - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Everything is overpriced and it feels like the wait staff is on a trial run. When it's busy and you're sitting on the patio it seems like the servers are confused at who ordered what and which one of them is serving which table. Once I got the carrot cake dessert and the slice I received was only an inch thick. It was $6 for the saddest piece, and i know what the dessert should be like because I've ordered it at The Red Stag and it was amazing there. It's like the wait staff is so new that the person didn't realize you aren't suppose to serve the sad piece or just make the last piece a large one. Mediocre experience all the time. Get the fries and mussels. Nothing else. Breakfast is blah. Service is subpar. read more

We came into Barbette for brunch and they have a relatively small brunch menu which made it difficult for me to make a choice. Lucky for me, I spotted something beautiful on my way into the restaurant. The waiter had a platter with two plates on it and I HAD to find out what was on it because it looked delicious. I described it to the waitress, and I told her it resembled an eggs benedict. She told me that they have three kinds of eggs benedict (which I would've never known because none of them are listed on the menu. I subtracted a star because of this). I appreciated the sincere gesture that the waitress made in going outside to try and find what dish I was talking about when I was describing it. I could tell she wanted me to have a positive experience here at Barbette. My friend got the Roasted Ferndale Turkey Sandwich with gaufrettes ($12). The turkey sandwich was full of fresh ingredients: avocado, cucumber, dijon cream cheese, and red onion. My friend told me the ingredients complimented each other well. He hated the gaufrettes though. He told me to try one, and I understood why. They looked good, but don't let appearances fool you. They had absolutely no flavor (not even salt) and tasted stale. My friend got a drink with champagne in it, and it was waaaaay too tarte. He did not finish his glass. I chose the Lamb-Sausage Eggs Benedict ($16) and paired it with a glass of rose (ONLY $4 with the YELP CHECK-IN OFFER). Although my eggs benedict was wonderful overall, I do think the English muffins could've been better. I knocked off a star due to this. The English muffins were very chewy and hard to cut through. The lamb-sausage tasted lovely, but they were not generous with the portion of meat.The poached eggs were perfect in all of their runny goodness. Our waitress was one of the best I've ever had at any business...so courteous, warm, and knowledgable on the menu. Barbette is located in a small space, and I felt that the tables were a bit on top of each other as we were very close to other guests. I'd much rather sit outside next time. I would go back to Barbette's but not during brunch. $16 is overpriced for an eggs benedict and they had too simple of a brunch menu. There could be more "hidden dishes" that are not on the menu like my eggs benedict wasn't, but I think I'll save all of the trouble and go somewhere else for brunch. read more

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Cozy booth with dim lighting made for a solid date night. We had friendly service with quality cocktails. Food portions were a bit on the small side though. read more

I adore Barbette for many reasons, and I will tell you about them now. Happy Hour: Barbette is consistently killing it from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. most days (and then again from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.). The only day without a happy hour is Saturday, and I can handle that. Domestic taps and house wine (red, white, rose and bubbly) is $4. Appetizers like frites, warm olives, cheese plates and a 1/2 lb of white wine mussels are each $5. Food: I've eaten here a few times outside of happy hour and have always liked my meals. The quality French menu is small and some things change seasonally. I always a few specials on the chalkboard, so don't forget to look up there. They are open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night, so it's always a great stand-by when your date is being indecisive because it's highly likely that it'll be open and serving food whether it's 8 a.m. or 11 p.m. (note: I'm usually the indecisive date.). There's also a multi-course prix fixe on Mondays for $32. I haven't tried it, but it seems like fun. The Mussels: The mussels get their own category because whoa. I've eaten some of the largest bivalves ever at Barbette (some normal sized ones too) and they are always perfectly steamed and swimming in a perfectly garlicky white wine, herb and lemon broth. You can also get them with chorizo-harissa. I doubt I've ever been to this restaurant without eating mussels. The Brunch Drinks: Let's face it. At least half the charm of brunch is that you get to drink more. And Barbette's brunch beverages are more exciting than average: Bellini, Red Dwarf, Bloody Beer, Black Velvet... yum. Decor: French circus is just about the coolest inspiration for a restaurant interior. It's colorful and classy at the same time. Cliché as this may sound, it does feel like a little Parisian corner cafe. Patio: Their sidewalk patio is pretty much what everybody else's sidewalk patio is trying to be. The cafe lighting is so charming, the tables are colorful and, for being just off a major street, it's quiet and relaxed. It's also shady, which is great on hot summer days. My only beef with this place (or shall I say, boeuf) is that the interior can be rather uncomfortable at the height of summer because they don't have air conditioning. Other than that, I've had lovely times at Barbette. read more

Barbette - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Such high reviews led me here but it was average and disappointing. I had high expectations based upon yelp photos of eggs benedict. I came in craving poached eggs but evidently the benedicts are only on the weekends. My fault though, I didn't read the menu first. There was a chicken and veggie hash that came with poached eggs instead. Sold! The food took a little while to come out, and when it came out it was very pretty and I washoping to get a great yolk porn photo, with it oozing out onto the rest of the food in all its glory. I poked it with my fork, ready to take the picture, but no yolk came. They were compeltely poached hard. Sigh. I told my server and she was going to take my dish back, but I was on a time crunch on lunch break and had to start eating, so she just took the eggs off the top back and I started on the rest. By the time my new poached eggs were done, I was mostly done with my meal, so I didn't get to enjoy the eggs with the carrots/parsnips/potatoes/chicken/kale mixture. I was disappointed. The server gave me a little chip for free fries with my next visit, which doesn't mean anything to me because I don't eat french fries. The flavors of the rest of the food was pretty good but overall it was a disappointing experience so I am not going to go out of my way to come back here again. read more

Barbette - Chicken hash. The eggs were overcooked (there was no runny yolk!) and I had to send them back. - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The perfect early Sunday dinner at Barbette last night. Our waiter Nils was so friendly and helpful, and the kitchen did not disappoint me or my small dining partner. A great space, a great vibe and delicious food. You can't go wrong with a cheese plate and some gnocchi! read more

It's French. For French food, the portions were generous. Love the ambiance though. Cute setting. Great location. It's been there for years. For drinks, I got "the classic champagne cocktail." This was refreshing and delicious. Not too sweet but sweet enough. For apps, we got the beef tar tar and the mussels. The beef tar tar was served with buttery house-made crackers. The mussels were served in a creamy both that tasted sooooo good with dipped bread. I ordered the shrimp and pea risotto. I thought it was rather bland for my liking. Maybe the shrimp needs to be seasoned more before adding it to the risotto. Maybe I needed to add S&P. Maybe I should have ordered something else. The idea sounded good so I gave it a shot and was disappointed. Dessert. Molten lava cake and creme brûlée. Both were decadent. The French know dessert. The molten lava cake takes 15-20 mins to make so allow time for that. But it was perfect in every way. Nice sweet chocolate cake with warm ooey gooey chocolate inside and served with a scoop of ice cream. It was the best! And the creme brûlée was creme brûlée. read more

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I have live near Barbette for two years and finally worked up the courage to brunch there. I've always walked past and saw people drinking their morning coffee on the adorable patio and wanted to be them. I don't know what took me so long to finally just go! Atmosphere: The inside/outside reminds me so much of my time in Paris. The décor is weird, but in a good way. They have funny pictures all over the walls and cool abstract mosaics on the pole. They also have a really cool bar that is oddly shaped. Food: My friend and I split the turkey sandwich with a side of fries. Then we got a cup of soup and a cup of fruit. The sandwich was really good. Everything on it was very fresh and unique. The fries are top two fries that I have ever had. They are made fresh every day with a potato slicer. They are cut very thin and lightly fried to have a nice crisp. I would definitely recommend stopping in just for fries if you're not hungry. Service: Our server was awesome. She was very attentive, but never rushed us. Our orders came out perfect! read more

Barbette - Turkey Sandwich - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Barbette shines during the morning. Sure, I love going for the fries and cocktails, but the eggs. The EGGS. Truffled and lovingly scrambled. Poached to perfection with sherry vinegar. The daily quiche never disappoints. The atmosphere is one of a kind. Every one who works here is cool. (but some of them are slow). The people watching is fabulous. In fact this might be my favorite place to play "name that relationship" AND "what are those people doing with the rest of their day?" Also, you can order fries and cocktails with breakfast. read more

Breakfast review I and my mom are not a big fan of European/ American greasy breakfast, but we saw that his place has salad with crepe for breakfast, so we thought we'd give it a try. Upon entering, we thought that the place looked so eclectic and fun. It was still early in the morning so we were greeted and seated immediately. Our server was nice and attentive. We ordered a peach scone, and a plate of buckwheat crepe with scrambled eggs, herbs, brie and strawberries. The scone was kind of dry, but it had great flavor. The crepe was good, but the filling was kind of bland. The mixed green salad that came with the crepe though was really good. The dressing was very tasty. Overall, it was just ok. I'll be back for lunch and dinner though but probably not for breakfast. read more

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I start to get happy when I walk in the door. I think the lighting or the paintings or the shape of the bar agrees with me. This place is not to be missed as a hang out. The food food is a little bit expensive, so I don't go for dinner. But brunch is reasonable and tasty. Service can be touch and go on weekend mornings (well, all the time) but if you can actually get a table, the food is yum. What's earned Barbette it's place in my heart though, is the late night happy hour. After 10pm, you see, there's $3 beer, wine, and often champagne (which I love) and $5 small plates like their dreamy pomme frittes + aioli, mussels, cheese, olives, and the like. I know other places do late night happy hour, but Barbette is made for the night. It's comfortable but romantic. I actually bike here from Northeast sometimes - a half hour ride each way is a commitment when you have work in the morning and the night starts at 10. Be sure to check out the art along the side wall. It changes every few months and is often pretty good. I've met some nice folks at the bar on solo trips. It seems to be very GLBT friendly to boot. What a place! read more

Really lovely local spot in East Isles. Loved the atmosphere and decor of the restaurant. This was my first time here and I came in with a larger party. We received great service- server was able to answer any questions we had and was very patient with our group. Very impressive wine and drink selection- a lot of options and again the server was very respectful with helping us make our selections. The food was delicious too. After reading a few other reviews I decided on trying the carrot cake and was not disappointed. It's quite a large slice so I passed it around the table for others to try and everyone agreed it was fantastic. Whether you're dining with a group of people or a date, I would recommend giving Barbette's a visit! read more

We've been returning to Barbette lately, but for brunch instead of dinner. As excellent as the dinner is, the brunch is better. First of all, I appreciate deeply that this is a restaurant that actually believes in giving you vegetables. Rather than serving you more carbs in the form of potatoes, many of the brunch entrees come with a nice little side salad. Be sure to ask your server for the specials -- sometimes they forget. I love when the have Benedict on special. So yummy and made with wonderful ham. Also, the coffee is delicious -- nice and strong. And no matter how busy they are, they never, ever rush you. Five stars. read more

Barbette - Classic Benedict. Not on the menu but on special pretty much every weekend. Beautiful. - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The fries here are always spot on delicious and in their own separate fryer, so they're gluten free friendly. They are very gluten free friendly in general. Their breakfast is divine and great for the price. The food can get pricey for entree's, but it's good food, and the menu changes periodically by the season. Their wine list is great, and the location, and patio seating is great as well. read more

Barbette - Pom frites! - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Never had a bad meal here. Servers can be obnoxious in a wanna-be-New York sort of way. read more

Small, unique, inviting, and cozy. Our first impressions when stopping in here. Oh yeah, did I mention the heat? Holy broken thermostat, Batman. Even though it was mid-January, we disrobed to the appropriate comfort level and settled in to a small table towards the back restroom. More on that later . . . This was our second visit for brunch and I ordered the chicken hash and my wife got the quiche special. It was the daily quiche. Bacon, onion, spinach, and mushroom. While we waited, my wife sipped on her cup of coffee and we enjoyed the unique decor and personalized interior. Simple tables, french styling throughout and a bar. When you enter, there is a 3/4 circle gold table that seats about 8 that would be for a larger party, otherwise pretty standard seating. The food arrived quickly and we dug in. The hash looked like it had a couple of dollops of sour cream or something on top. It wasn't. It was the the eggs. I cut into them and the yolk spilled out all over the rest of the chicken and seasonal veggies. The taste of the dish was a perfect mixture of sweet and savory. The eggs complimented the dish perfectly. One mystery vegetable that we could not identify was a white beet. Never had one before and it was tasty. The only minor complaint that I had was that the dish only comes with one small slice of toasted bread. The dish could certainly use another to help sop up all the juicy goodness. My wife's quiche was just as good. Very flavorful and delicious. Great food at a great price. Oh yeah, the bathroom. If you think it is warm in the restaurant, just crank it up another 15 degrees in the restroom. They have a disclaimer in there that the landlord has not resolved the issue yet, which was appreciated, but it sure is annoying. We had a great time, the service was great (she was always refilling the drinks) and I am sure we will be back! read more

Barbette - Smoked Chicken Hash with seasonal veggies (white beets in the winter). The eggs on top blend nicely with the dish. - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I was first introduced to Barbette through a friend who invited my husband and I out with her and her husband for the Happy Hour specials and of course, her favorite part: free live music. When I stepped in, the first thing I noticed was that the place was fairly small. With the dimmed lights and decor - it however, created a cozy, inviting, and warm atmosphere to you could most definitely bring your friends out to for a casual catch-up. As soon as we were seated, the live jazz music had just started and they were great! We were immediately served our waters and asked if we wanted to order any drinks. I was in the mood for a sweet type of wine, which when I asked the server, he told me that they didn't have anything sweet (which I found odd because most places I've been almost always have sweet wines). Instead, he recommended something of an orange limoncello cocktail, so I agreed to try it out and it turned out to be way too strong for me. I was not impressed and in the future, will not be ordering any drinks there if that is the sweetest thing they have. We also shared two orders of the steamed mussels and oysters. The steamed mussels was served with a delicious broth made up of white wine, lemon, and garlic in which I soaked the French bread that was provided with in. It was yummy! It was also me and my husband's first time having oysters. The couple that brought us to Barbette are absolute oyster lovers and mentioned that the oysters were quite small. Overall, we were satisfied with what we ordered - especially for the price of $5 for each order! I can't say too much about the service since we were pretty engaged in our conversations, but that they did a great job in consistently refilling our glasses with water, which is always a plus at restaurants. Lastly, is it a bad thing that I wasn't even aware that this was a "French" restaurant? I didn't know until after I left and read the other reviews here on Yelp! =/ Haha. I will come back to try it again! read more

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I have had nothing but great experiences both times I have visited this restaurant. We had the same waitresses both times, Demitria. She was nothing short of spectacular both times! Excellent recommendations (try the mussels and tartar!) She even remembered our drink order the second time we came in! The entire staff is incredibly welcoming and the ambiance is elegant yet inviting. read more

Good food , awesome location, excellent customer service. I've frequented this restaurant for a decade, and never a bad meal or service. My first Crepe was here. Pancakes here are very tasty and fresh. They only use fresh ingredients. No complaints. read more

I hate writing bad Yelp reviews, but nevertheless here we go: I feel like I sort of have to write this because I had such an annoying experience the last time I was at Barbette. I'd been going to Barbette for years and have always enjoyed myself. This time, was terrible however. I got there around 2pm on a weekday, and the place was totally dead. There was maybe one other table that was occupied. It was a beautiful day, and I decided to work outside on my laptop with a pastry and a cup of coffee. Since they have complimentary wi-fi, it seems they may even welcome this type of customer. After I was seated, it took the server way too long to come see me. All she said to me as a greeting was, "Do you know what you what?" I couldn't help but feel that she was somehow annoyed that I was working on my laptop and no emitting a cool, bohemian vibe like her. I asked her if there were any specials and she said "no". I asked her what pastries they had, and she said "none" (me, looking back at the menu, which says they have a variety of pastries... ). I said, "Okay, well since there are no specials and no pastries, and it's not lunch or dinner, I guess I will just have coffee." I was looking to have more than coffee, but it was impossible to order more because of the time of day and their selection. The server seemed annoyed that I was sitting there and only ordering coffee. I'm sorry, but your WHOLE section is EMPTY. So, isn't one person in it ordering coffee better than none? I just really did not appreciate her classic entitled Uptown server vibe. I don't like when people have attitude for being asked to do a good job at work, and I don't like when people give me attitude when I'm doing my work. I'm paying them to be there, after all, so shouldn't they be a little bit considerate? I did end up staying for happy hour, because my friend walked by. My fiance joined us, and I was very annoyed to see the female server treating him much better than me. In short, I'm over it. I just want good food and good service, and Barbette has neither. Oh yeah, and the bearnaise sauce that tastes like dyed mayo. Yuck. read more

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I absolutely love it when a chef takes the time to pay attention to the subtle details that certain recipes require to be amazing. In this case I had the eggs benedict, the eggs were poached skillfully to perfection (and I don't say this lightly). The ham was juicy, tender, and fresh as if cut from an only just cooked thanksgiving ham. The english muffin was also fresh and toasted just the right amount. The hollandaise was superb as well. In addition to the eggs benedict there was a small salad that accompanied it, which was fresh and crisp, but the highlight was how the citrus (I believe lemon) vinaigrette dressing coupled with the hollandaise. I've had many eggs benedict breakfasts but this was the best, and i believe who ever the chef was that day should be proud of their work. In addition to the food I enjoyed the wait staff they were fun, although a bit slow to bring the ticket at the end, but they were quite busy so I understood. I will go there again. read more

Barbette - Mmmmmm! Eggs Benedict - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stopped in for lunch and it was quite busy. It is nice to see restaurants filling up again. It was also a nice enough day to dine on the patio with the sun shining. Our server was attentive and friendly. We enjoyed the French onion soup, daily quiche, and burger with pommes frites. Lunch was served quickly and we had a pleasant dining experience. read more

The ingredients are SO FRESH! I am obsessed with Barbette, I want to eat here every day. When a restaurant uses fresh ingredients it makes all the difference in the world. Mussels- white wine and herb broth, soooo flavorful. The bread dipped in the broth was heaven Grilled hearts of palm salad- out of this world delicious and creative Asparagus risotto- I could eat this every day of my life. Brown butter cake- a beautifully delicious creation! Great outdoor seating and friendly staff!! read more

Barbette - Butterfish (black cod) with mushrooms, corn, and ridiculous consume. One of the best dishes of all time! - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Barbette, a cozy French restaurant, has been offering meal kits during the pandemic. I tried the cassoulet, a lovely sausage and white bean stew from the southwest of France. I also got one of the recommended wines to go along with it. I love that they give wine suggestions! While a bit of a wine snob, the basic $20 white wine was absolutely beautiful. Food was delicious and easy to prepare. Great idea! read more

Very good breakfast. I ordered a Ham & Gruyere Omelette. The server Catherine was very friendly. I would definitely have breakfast here again. read more

Barbette - Very good breakfast. I ordered a Ham & Gruyere Omelette. - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Have been here several times over the years, and I have always enjoyed it. Have been for brunch, dinner, and just drinks. Very nice atmosphere, and attentive service. read more

I do like this place, but I've had ups and downs with the quality of the food. I've been there when the food is fresh and tastes nice, and I've been by when things have been sitting around and have a weird taste to them. The french fries here, for example. They taste weird. And I've only had them when they've been sitting around, so who knows if they actually taste ok. I've only been here for brunch or happy hour so can't say much else on the main dishes. The staff is nice but I have been forgotten on multiple occasions. read more

Mmmm....a fun, vibrant atmosphere and manager delicious options. The wine options are great too! It's been several years since I've been here and am so glad I came back. We arrived a few minutes before six on a week night and our waitress was very gracious and allowed us to order from the happy hour menu. We also enjoyed doing net and both of us had the sole with artichokes in a browned butter sauce. Our entree was excellent! read more

Barbette - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Well, I've had better.... the steak and frites had to be sent back. The steak was a burned charred mess, as hard as a hockey puck. When we received a new steak it was was better. However, the meal was not comped or even reduced on the final bill. The English pea risotto was nothing to write home about. The rice wasn't completely cooked, not much pea or mint flavor and the shrimp weren't cooked, several were still raw and weren't much larger than the peas. Not worth the price. I can make better risotto at home. What happened?? There wasn't many people there at 5pm in a Friday. read more

Great atmosphere and great service - but portion size can be a tad larger. Coming to visit Minneapolis has its pros and cons. There are restaurants that give you American gigantic portion sizes, and then there are ones that starve you for the same price. Barbette is a bit on the latter end, even though it was probably better for my health. For Sunday brunch, my friends who live locally recommended Barbette and immediately we all spoke about the great open atmosphere. While the waiters/waitresses were busy, they still tend to every request and questions throwing their way. I specifically ordered the seasonal hash with roasted chicken, while my partner in crime ordered an omelet. The seasonal hash looks big, but there's a good amount of 'juice' that's on the bottom (don't ask me why there's juice in a hash). They tasted okay but we ended up chomping on chips by the time we got back to our car. Don't worry, our BMI isn't through the roof, it's just the portion size could be 30% larger for the price. Hopefully my local friends will try Barbette a few more times and find out its sweet spots - we just happen to be hungry after spending $28 (for the two of us), and there's no excuse for that. read more

Barbette - Chicken hash - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

CoVid has been trying for us all, and sometimes you need to order three cakes for stress relief. Thank goodness for Barbette. Not only did they have cakes, but their delivery was super fast and the cake was incredible. Can't recommend them enough. I had the carrot cake, cheesecake, and flourless chocolate cake and nom nom nom for each! Can't go wrong here folks! read more

I've been a long time fan of Barbette and I think it's nostalgia for me. I've had some great memories here. Stopping here on a snowy night after 'the luminary loppet' with a friend who now lives in Colorado I dearly miss, to a few first dates, to sitting out on the patio 10 years ago walking my now 13 year old dog enjoying a bowl of mussels with a dear friend and her dog after walking around Lake Calhoun. The atmosphere never disappoints and it is everything you'd expect food wise in a European themed establishment. Barbette isn't just a restaurant in Minneapolis...it's a memory in the making everytime. I look forward to seeing you again, old friend. Thank you for another memory today. read more

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