This place always has a soft spot in my heart for being still the cutest little French bistro in the ever so cool area of Uptown. The identity in this place is clear, the vibe is homey and the servers/ bartenders are welcoming. I hope their owner treat them well because customer service coupled with good food brings people back. Without the team, there will be no restaurant. We love just sitting at the bar and observing the action around us. We will order a few glasses of wine or cocktails and then get some mussels and french fries for appetizers. The last time I was here, the bartender made me her custom rendition of a dirty martini and it was one of the best martini I have ever had in the twin cities or maybe ever. Just the perfect amount of brininess and booze to make me smile the whole time sipping on it slowly so that it never ends. They have excellent happy hour menu as well so check this place out if you have never been!!! read more

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My family and I had a great meal at Barbette's - between 6 of us we had the roasted chicken, chicken friccaise, nicoisse salad, steak and frites, vegetarian risotto, shrimp scampi and chocolate torte and all were excellent. The place is adorable too. Good treat. read more

This restaurant gets better every time I come here. It's got to be the premier French restaurant in the twin cities. I got the squash soup, oysters and mussels today. All of them absolutely amazing and are encouragement for me to up my game when I cook for myself :-) read more

Barbette - East coast oysters and squash soup - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

After all the years I've been coming to Barbette, it's time to update my review. As I told the staff last night and again tonight, I don't get to Minneapolis too often but when I do I always make a point of coming to Barbette, a French-styled restaurant in the Uptown area. And as I also mentioned, I've had the grand opportunity to travel and work in many different countries and cities around the globe and still Barbette is my favorite restaurant in all the world. Yep. In all the world. I realize that's a bold statement. The food is consistently magnificent, the atmosphere utterly warm and comforting, and the staff always, welcoming, professional and hard working. Their chicken main dish is astoundingly good (the specific preparation will change from time to time but it's a fabulous main-stay on their menu). That was last night. Tonight I started with their subline carrot-ginger soup special, followed by salmon tartare which was mouth-wateringly wondrous (though the crisps that accompanied it were a bit of a heavy-handed miss), accompanied by their "Simple Salad" which is compellingly crisp, flavorful and surprisingly noteworthy; next I had the scallops--simple but full of subtle flavor and comforting. All appetizers tonight. I finished off with the not-to-be missed chocolate mousse which is as good as I've had anywhere. So yes Barbette is a fantastic restaurant which brings me joy every time I enjoy its culinary works. I'm grateful that it survived the pandemic and grateful I had the chance to get here again tonight. And since Barbette, at the time of this writing, is open 7 days a week starting at 8:00 am - I will be returning for breakfast again tomorrow before leaving Minneapolis. read more

I have been dying to go to this place for a while and finally had an excuse as my partner was visiting town. We decided to stop by for weekend brunch and immediately fell in love with the relaxed and beautiful vibes. Our waiter was kind, funny, and attentive and provided us with quite a few good laughs throughout our meal. When it started to snow just as we were about to leave, he even offered to let us just hang around at our table and relax until the weather lightened up! The food was awesome! We saw there was a crab cake Benedict on the specials menu, but unfortunately it was sold out by the time we got there. No problem, I opted to have the Smoked Salmon Buckwheat Crepe which came with a little side salad and two poached eggs. The crepe was spectacular - savory and packed with smoked salmon. The poached eggs were perfectly cooked. And the salad was fresh and delicious due to their special maple vinaigrette which was unique and delightful. I plan to come back many more times! One of my favorite spots in Uptown. read more

Barbette - Smoked Salmon Buckwheat Crepe - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My friends and I came here after already having dinner. We wanted to sit at the patio and have some drinks to relax. Barbette didn't disappoint. I checked-in and got a yelp offer, yay! Though we only ordered drinks and a dessert, we had a very attentive server that checked on us and refilled our waters. My friends and I enjoyed our drinks, they ordered beers and I got myself a chai tea-- which was delicious! I mentioned to my friends that the ambience of their patio at night is so cute and relaxing. My cup of hot chai felt so comforting on a chilly summer night under the lights in a European style patio setting. Okay, that was a run-on sentence and long description... but you get the point. I absolutely enjoyed it. Next time I'll make sure to come for brunch or dinner :) read more

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I have had this place on my bucket list for some time. We went during Restaurant Week and the specials looked great. We asked our server for her favs and she said the roasted chicken and cassoulet were the most popular so we gave those a shot. The cassoulet was such a cozy comfort food. White beans and carrots form the base of the skillet casserole topped with thick bacon, duck, and sausage. It was a tasty combination and one I was glad I tried. I loved the atmosphere. It was dimly lit and cozy, perfect date night aura. We found parking on the street right in front. Our service was excellent. The tables were a bit close but I guess we kept each other warmer on a very cold night. It was close to Jungle Theatre so grab some dinner before your next play. read more

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Excellent patio sitting. Great location overlooking Hennepin avenue. The menu offers healthy protein and vegan options. The menu is electric and serves brunch until 2pm. Super cool vibe with healthy food options. read more

I love Barbette! One of my favorite places to go to. I like the ham and Gruyère omelette, I t's full of delicious thinly shaved ham and cheese. Don't forget the pomme frites! I have also had the eggs benedict (delicious) and tons of their wine. I've tried the French onion soup before but it wasn't my favorite. I love how bright it is inside and all of the decorations. You'll find yourself looking around often. The service is fast and friendly too! read more

We came here for breakfast last Friday and have no idea how we haven't been here for that reason before - I may have had the best danish I've ever tasted in quite some time! The service was excellent and they recommended amazing menu items. Baguette French toast? Excuse me? SO GOOD. Everything is so fresh, as local as possible, and a perfect breakfast spot. We will definitely keep this high on our list. Covid friendly and staff is very respectful and mindful of that! read more

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Amazing french food. Try the mussels. Omelets are great as well. The raw oysters are wonderful as well.

This is my second time to Barbette. This is 3.5 stars for service. The food is 4 stars. There was a good amount smoked salmon in the crepe and the salad was flavorful. I felt there's was little bit too much of the dill sauce in the crepe but it was still good. Service was slow. This is a place for chilling and taking your time with your meal. My friend had a work meeting at 11:30 and I didn't know that was case. I made a reservation for 9:30am and the outside awning covered up the restaurant name that I couldn't find to see where to park until I found a parking spot on the street. Then found out that they have parking in the back alley way. It was not busy and so we could spread out in the restaurant. It was getting to be too hot to sit outside. I wish I had more time in the morning to enjoy this place more add just chill like in most European style dining is too take your time to enjoy the food and the taste the flavor. My friend really liked her truffle scrambled eggs over baguette toast add avocado slices. read more

Barbette - Outside - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Food was good. We ordered a omelette, a sandwich, 2 eggs toast and hash meal. The frites with their aioli was delightful. The service was good and attentive. The scenery of the restaurant was very nice. read more

What an absolutely charming restaurant!! My friends and I have been going to Barbette for over 20 years. This little bistro always has delicious food and a friendly staff. We had the roast chicken and the New York Strip steak frite and they were cooked to pefection. (The fries come with a saffron aioli, yum!!!) The crème brûlée is a must! I cannot recommend this place enough!! read more

Went to barbers for my anniversary dinner and was not super impressed. The restaurant is tiny and felt overpacked. We were sitting so close to the other tables. The staff were nice but our waitress spoke so softly we could barely hear here. The drinks were absolutely delicious! I got a French 75 and it was perfect. We also got the cheese plate as an appetizer and it was so disappointing. Two of the three choices were not good and it was very expensive for three pieces of cheese and some grapes. For entrees I got the steak frites. The frites were delicious and the steak was cooked perfectly but it was so salty my mouth hurt after eating it. The carrot cake for dessert looked impressive but was a little dry and just okay on flavor. Not sure I'll be back. read more

Barbette - Carrot Cake - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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While the food was still quality, the service is bad. The staff member at the door seemed miserable and ignored our table for 10 minutes before we even got water. The cappuccinos we got eventually felt like a passive aggressive statement they looked so messy. The milk was scalded and they didn't offer sugar at all. Food was great, the kitchen staff is probably capable. The owner is a union buster never again. read more

This place is such a hidden gem! We hit up the happy hour (2-5 daily) and got the bubbly with charcuterie board for $36 truly no better deal! That was amazing we also had the happy hour half pound of mussels for $5. Our server was super friendly and nice and the ambience was very chill but inviting. Def will be coming back. read more

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First time to Barbette and the food was outstanding!! We had the Shrimp and Pea Risotto and the Royale Cheeseburger, both were very very good!! The burger was perfectly cooked, medium well. The Risotto was very creamy and the shrimp were cooked to perfection. The cocktails: We tried the Aviation, Sazerac, Mezcal Last Word. We have quite an extensive home bar so we are very particular about our drinks, so I will have to be a little frank on the cocktail review. The Aviation could use no garnish, the cherry they used overpowered the drink. The Sazerac could have been a bit boozier. The Mezcal could have used either more Mezcal or a smokier Mezcal, such as Bozal Espadin-Barril-Mexicano(a very Smokey Mezcal). read more

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Barbette has old world European vibes: dimly lit, unfussy but elegant, ample wine selection. It unfortunately doesn't offer much for vegans, but has a couple dishes. The brown rice and lentil bowl ($14) can be modified to be vegan. It's starchy and bland and gets boring after a couple bites. It's basically just a bunch of rice and some dry-cooked eggplant. The petit pan squash and risotto ($22) can be modified to be vegan and is more flavorful, with cheesy undertones. That said, this dish is literally also just a bowl of rice. There are few vegetables and no protein element (a chunk of fried tofu would have been nice, or maybe pan-seared seitan?). Barbette does participate in the Twin Cities Vegan Chef Challenge and offered a porcini gnocchi dish in 2022. It looked and sounded great, but they only offered it in August. If Barbette added a substantial vegan entree and one vegan dessert (that isn't sorbet), I'd visit often. As it stands, it's a nice place to get a drink or go on a date. read more

Barbette - Petit pan squash risotto ($22), modified to be vegan. Not amazing, but not bad. Gets boring on account it's just rice. - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Some of us fantasize about French food and some of us fantasize about French lovers. Most of us only get the French food, so it's important to fulfill our pathetic fantasies. Oh, Barbette.. I wanted you to be my mysterious French foodie lover. Filling my belly with cheese, butter sauces and seductive combinations. Unfortunately I got the equivalent of the classic online dating nightmare where the guy shows up looking nothing like his shirtless firefighter profile pictures. We started with cheese, obviously. Cheese = Life Other than the tiny slice of Brie the cheese was not French. The fruit compote was apple, not very spreadable or seasonally fitting for the summer. There were 6 grapes and 5 apple slices, 3 almonds and no partridge in a pear tree. The baguette was fine thank goodness, but overall cheese plate proportions and pairing were thoughtless. I ordered the Pea Risotto. I envisioned a rich buttery bursting risotto filling my mouth and making me do the good food wiggle in my seat. Instead I got watery white rice and undercooked snap peas with pickled onion that was completely out of the flavor pocket. I love picked onions, but the combo in this dish was imagined by a boring individual who reads instruction manuals for things they don't own and never really understood what tastebuds are for. Instead of happy dance food wiggles I was a slumped over state of disappointment. It was so unfortunate I couldn't even eat it, despite my friend offering me bits of her salad to jazz things up a bit. My friend's salad was good she said, but it didn't seem particularly French in nature, other than the price tag. Oh Barbette, I probably won't be back but I sure do hope that you fulfill the fantasies of Minnesotan's pining for French food, French lovers and French snobbery. read more

Barbette - Risotto - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Came in last week and got the roasted poulet, my friend got the risotto with shrimp (which she loved) - all in all Barbette was a nice place. Food took a while but the waiter informed us that would be the case when we ordered it. Probably wouldn't make a point to go back, but enjoyed the experience. read more

Barbette - Roasted Poulet - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

What a wonderful restaurant I never set foot in! My wife and I showed up for brunch and chose to dine al fresco. It was a beautiful morning and it is always enjoyable to watch the bustle of the city the only downside was partway through they received a delivery and the truck was running right by us(oh well). When we arrived the hostess promptly sat us giving us the choice of inside or out. We ordered a cocktails which were great. For food I ordered the buckwheat crepe with poached eggs and added ham...it was great! My wife ordered the ham and gruyere omelet and it was perfection, light, fluffy deliciousness. We hope to get back for lunch or supper sooner than later! read more

fast service and really nice and kind waiters great food recommend the mussels very nice place read more

Barbette - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Another one of my favorite restaurants in Uptown! Perfect for a date night or any other excuse to visit. FOOD: The food here is absolutely fantastic - we tried the steamed mussels for an appetizer (super tasty with the perfect amount of garlic - lots), as well as the shrimp scampi, steak, and half chicken. All the food was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the mussels were the star. AMBIANCE: We sat outside, which was a little dark, but really nice and not too loud, the inside also looked great! SERVICE: Super helpful and prompt. PARKING: We found a street parking spot a block away, might be a little tricky on a weekend evening. read more

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We stopped here to use my craft notes passport for a cocktail and some dessert, but I definitely want to come back for the full dining experience. Their outdoor seating goes along the restaurant around the back near the parking lot. We dined outside which was delightful. The kids enjoyed their desserts just as much as I enjoyed my grapefruit rosemary cocktail. Yum. read more

Barbette - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Made a reservation online a couple days in advance for patio seating as they require reservations. Booking online was easy via Tock in which you can create an online profile for faster bookings in the future. Made my reservation for 4 people at 8pm. We got done walking around the lake around 7:30pm and was curious if we could check in early. Viola! Never hurts to check! The staff was able to get us checked in early and seated. Staff was fast and friendly. It turns out it was restaurant week! Almost forgot about that...so we ordered charcuterie, artisinal cheese, steak frites, steamed mussels and some creme brûlée's. All were so delicious! Would like to come back to try other items on menu. read more

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Love this amazing restaurant! Last night's dinner was Steak Frites followed by Flourless Chocolate Cake. All perfect and our waitress Danie was lovely. We have been visiting Barbette since it opened in the early 2000's and it's always been great but now is better than ever. It's like stopping in at a bistro for dinner in France on your way home from work. Great food, art, and conversation read more

I stopped into Barbette for an after-work happy hour with some friends. They have some spectacular happy hour deals, with a few $5-7 dollar cocktail and appetizers. I tried the French 75 cocktail and it was great and the price was even better! I also tried the frites and the steamed mussels. Great for a little appetizer to dinner. The dining area is somewhat small, but at the off-peak hours, it wasn't too crowded or loud. They also have a nice outdoor seating area. The service was great and very friendly. I'm looking forward to going back for dinner instead of just happy hour. read more

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I've said it once and I'll say it again -- this is the spot! I absolutely love everything about Barbette. The ambiance is 10/10. Local artist work is on the walls. The light fixtures are gorgeous and the space is very intimate. Our server was awesome. Friendly, attentive, and educated on the menu. And the best part: the food! We ordered the mussels to start, then the steak frites, and ended with the carrot cake. Everything was incredible! I've been here numerous times and everything on the menu is wonderful. Note: highly recommend visiting for brunch sometime too! read more

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Always good food and service. A go to for French food and a great happy hour. Pate was exceptional. read more

Barbette - Bar and restaurant area. - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Atmosphere and food was good but disappointed in service. We saw our food in the window for 5 min before served. My veggie omelette was look warm at best. We sat at bar and drinks sat in bar window for way too long. Don't mind paying 5% service plus a tip if service is good. Can't say that about our visit today. read more

The company that handles large bookings and Trapeze (their private room)completely bungled my bestie's bridal shower. I will never eat here again! We reserved the Trapeze room or a table at the back 6 weeks in advance and Mary Beth the coordinator was so wishy washy with confirmation of my reservation and communication I had to make a backup rezzy online. When we got there we were told another party walked in an hour before we got there and were given the room so we could not access the room or have a table near the back to set up our games due to the current seating situation. Instead all they had was a small hollow table at the front door on a very cold day. We couldn't play any of our silly games or put out any of our slightly less appropriate decor. The waitstaff was amazing but the front of house had nothing to say and were not helpful or able to remedy the situation at all. Here we were on a day my friend has waited 45 years for and it was like they couldn't be bothered to respect a reservation. So disgusted and disappointed, no one even reached out or apologized. The food even took forever because of the party of 15 they sat in the room I reserved. Just a huge fail on every level and I wish I had never trusted them with my reservation. read more

Had the mussels and they were excellent. My server Dakota was terrific. Just moved into the neighborhood so I'm looking forward to being a regular. read more

Very appealing decor w/lots of art. Food and custom Gin Cocktail were very good. Service was exceptional with good recommendations. Demetria took great care to recommend her favorites. Water glass was constantly full and I drink a lot of water. Didn't have to wait for drinks. All around a great dining experience! read more

The croque monsieur was just a slapped-together ham sandwich with a lump of mornay sauce dumped on top, made with ordinary supermarket-level ham and bread. The "pommes frites" were just ordinary fries, cut so evenly that we knew they'd been frozen. The charcuterie plate also was nothing to write home about. It wasn't just disappointing, it was kind of shocking. Everything was edible, and that's about it. We felt ripped off. Our server, however, an incredibly nice and personable Mexican guy with a tattoo on his neck - he'll know who he is - almost made up for the mediocre food. I wish we'd asked for his name. read more

Had a lovely brunch at Barbette! Loved the ambiance, the decor, and of course the food! The East Coast Oysters were super tasty and paired nicely with a delicious bellini (or two)! Great brunch spot! read more

Barbette - Oysters - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Well thought out menu with decent portion size and they had interesting specials. Great wait staff.

We had brunch here. It was wonderful. We sat outside at a lovely table on the sidewalk where we had friendly, efficient service and great food. It even had a good-looking couple roll up on a Vespa. It was charmingly Parisian. Scrambled eggs with truffle and a few mushrooms. Rarely do restaurants use the correctly-balanced amount of either truffle or mushrooms --typically too much of both; and too much truffle overpowers eggs. This balance highlighted the perfect-texture scramble so you tasted the eggs, too. It was wonderful. Served on top of baguette that was lightly grilled so that it also had the perfect, still-soft texture. With local greens on the side, lightly dressed with a light vermouth vinaigrette, made it into a plate of deliciousness. With it, I had a perfectly-balanced Corpse Reviver #2. (Equal parts gin, Lillet, Cointreau, and lemon juice, with a dash of absinthe. These, too, are typically spoiled because almost everyone uses too much absinthe. This one had that perfect hint of it.) And a cocktail cherry instead of a slice of orange finished this to Wow. It married with the truffled eggs "like peas and carrots." Sondra had their roasted Ferndale Turkey sandwich, with bacon added. (Do add the bacon --it's wonderful bacon, to boot.) Avocado, alfalfa sprouts, oven dried tomatoes, and saffron aioli, on multigrain --also lightly grilled. It, too was perfectly textured. This sandwich is perfectly balanced for a complex flavor par excellence. They use all local, "farm-to-table," free-range organic ingredients. And their safron aioli is jaw-dropping. Pomme frites, "extra crisp, please," were just the right degree of doneness. Dipped in that aioli made for as good as can be found in The Minneapple. And then their coffee is excellent too?! Barbette is an under-appreciated gem. . read more

Barbette - French Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The service was amazing and every time I go the food is fantastic! The ambiance is casual and friendly!

Barbette is such an "old reliable" in my book. Their veggie hash is seriously to die for. I cannot get enough of their onion broth, and the veggies change as the seasons do. They have gluten free toast available. Their ambiance is very euro cafe inside, and when there isn't construction their outside patio seating is perfect for small groups or two person tables. I really enjoy their coffees as well read more