Such a fun place! They have great food and a super fun atmosphere! The Happy Hours are way too…read morecool! The $18 Adult Happy Meal includes a cheeseburger, small fry, and a classic tiny martini. Unfortunately they are part of the wave of restaurants in Uptown that are closing.... Yikes! They are closing on June 2, 2026, so come quickly to enjoy this gem before it goes for good.....Red Cow Uptown, you will be missed.

Went here for the holiday pop-up Red Nose Room and it was decked out for the holidays! Reservations…read morebooked up quickly so make them ahead of time next holiday season. The holiday pop-up was definitely worth a visit, but I don't think I would go out of my way to dine here for the normal menu. From the normal menu, the Ultimate burger was good but not outstanding. The truffle fries were crispy and the truffle flavor was not overpowering. The milkshake was creamy and not too sweet. The best bite was the house salad-- the crispy lil bacon and almond bits were a great texture contrast and the sherry vinaigrette was light. From the Red Nose Room menu, the Cranberry Spritzer mocktail was sweet and tart. I would've liked a little more dilution. The Cheese Fondue was fun for the novelty, but the flavor was a little bland and the fondue could've been more warm.

Nice atmosphere inside, it's dimly lit and cozy but elevated which is a great vibe. I had the smash…read moreburger and it was really good, well cooked and crispy on the edges so definitely recommend. They have great house made ranch that I enjoyed as well. It was a busy night so you could tell the staff was rushing around a bit but a good experience overall!

I stopped in after work for some food and a drink. The Mushroom and swiss burger sounded good so I…read morewent with that and their house made fries, which were delicious I might add!! They were so crunchy on the outside...chefs kiss. I got a side of the ranch with them as well and I assume they make that in house because it was also very tasty. Burger was pretty good! Bun held up well so no complaints there. Service was wonderful, the bartender was very friendly and attentive. I definitely will be back to try other menu items.

I had high hopes based on the menu I read online and photos. Dishes were not traditionally prepared…read moreand lacked flavor. It felt like an intentionally healthier take on traditional foods, however fell flat for me. Coffee was ok. I had higher hopes in this area as well. The service was fine and staff are friendly. Straight forward, self ordering process. The place is nice, clean, and located in the middle of plenty of shops and restaurants uptown thus the two stars.

I visited Lake and Bryant Cafe hoping for a great Uptown breakfast experience, and while the…read moreatmosphere is certainly cozy--with a nice vibe and that famed fireplace lounge--my visit was a mixed bag that ultimately left me feeling disappointed. I ordered the breakfast sandwich, and unfortunately, it missed the mark. For a café that seems to put so much effort into its unique menu the sandwich felt processed and lacked the fresh, high-quality ingredients I expected. It was just an unsatisfying start to the meal. The waffle tasted like one of those store-bought belgian waffles However, I have to give credit where it's due: the espresso was excellent. It was nice and strong, clearly made from well-sourced beans. It's a great spot for a caffeine fix. The staff were kind and attentive, and the cafe itself is a great spot to work on a laptop, but based on the food quality of my visit, I can't give it a full recommendation yet. I'll likely be back for the coffee, but I'll stick to one of their more popular items next time.

Went for dinner before 5pm. Wasnt too busy. Loved that there was someone to seat me once walking…read morein. On awkward waiting wondering if this is one of those places where you can just seat yourself. The place is clean and the ambiance has some very nice touches to bring intrigue. The subtle candle-like light fixture was corky and added to the charm. Prices are very reasonable! I had a good idea what I wanted prior to stopping in. Food came out quickly. Less than 10 mins. Lupia was hot and delicious. My first time having one so wilk not compare it to an egg roll. The braised beef rib was tender and juicy. I pulled out the knife but only a fork is necessary. I do wish the meat was a tad saltier but just a personal preference there. Service was pleasant, attentive, and quick. The gentleman who greeted me also thanked me on my way out. It was rather pleasant experience overall and am planning on coming back to try more of the menu!

We went back to George and the Dragon for lunch, and I realized why there was something odd about…read morethe place. No one sits at the bar. It's a restaurant, perhaps reflecting its neighborhood, where people have an occasional beer, but George and the Dragon isn't a drinking hole. That changes the ambiance. The patrons looked well-off, but in that way in which they try hard not to look like they have money. Most of them wore clothes that made them look as if they had just come off the tennis court, or their bike, or after running a five-mile for a great cause. My wife and I still try to look nice when we go out. We don't dress down. Most of the people at George & the Dragon were in their fifties or sixties, including the servers, who were very earnest, if you know what I mean. I'm in my seventies, grew up in NYC, and still try to look hip, and I drink vodka quite often. Maybe that's why I felt uncomfortable. That decade and a half makes a huge difference in how we grew up, and what I experienced in the sixties and seventies. The food was okay, not great. The burger and chicken schnitzel tasted fair to middling. The room was also very loud, filled with exclamations from the tables of "women who lunch," feeling more comfortable with no men at their tables. That's also a demographic and Minneapolis thing. I doubt I'll return to George and The Dragon. I like bars.

I'm a fan of all restaurants owned by blue plate. This one has always delivered and our breakfast…read morewas great. Service was so nice and friendly without being baloney. I saw people ordering beer flights and Bloody Marys so the bar looks good. I stuck with coffee as it was a Tuesday. Egg sandwich was great and my friend had a frittata. Best touch, the colab with cry baby Craig's. Best MN based hot sauce IMO.

This place was great! There was great seating and it wasn't too loud, in out booth we felt very…read moreseparate and able to converse with no difficulty. A great beer selection and cocktails that looked delicious but the server didn't seem to know very much about either. The brussel sprouts were my favorite part, you have to try them if you come here. I got the bacon truffle burger with no bacon and the impossible patty substituted and it was quite tasty but nothing very special to be honest, most restaurants could replicate it so I thought it was a bit overpriced. I got the sweet potato fries with it which were delicious and came with an amazing chipotle aioli but they forgot to bring them out and I had to remind the serve about them. Overall, service and ambiance were great. We were checked in on just enough and felt very comfortable. The food was between good and great, some things were incredible and some weren't too special but still tasty. I would come back here but not on my own dime.

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."

I hadn't been to Nightingale in over 10 years. Went on a Friday evening around 8pm and they had a…read morefull house. We were able to snag a few spots at the bar, otherwise it would've been a 45 minute wait. Highly recommend making a reservation. It is cozy place but can get quite loud. Be prepared to talk a little louder. We started with a few snacks: mussels in a green curry sauce (not the freshest mussels, but that sauce was delicious), ricotta bruschetta (hard pass on this), and the chicken liver pate (I'm not a huge fan but my friend loved it. The bacon marmalade that came with it was tasty). For our main courses we got the vegetable orzo and the halibut. The orzo was creamy, the vegetables were crisp, and I liked the little kick with the horseradish. The he halibut was a bit over salted, but everything tasted well. I would definitely go back and try a few other things.

He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

This little bistro with its charming patio is so understated it's nearly hidden. I came to it by…read moreaccident and I've been back several times. Servers are so welcoming; small thoughtful menu--all around great! Tonight I had an especially tasty sandwich--Short Rib Grilled Cheese. You won't be disappointed!

I came here with a friend a couple weeks ago and had a great time! The patio vibe is really chill…read moreand welcoming, as well as all the staff. We tried the jam and rum drinks and they were delicious. I ordered a lemon first and then the pear. The lemon was much more flavorful, but both were really good. We tried the elote dish, which was really unique flavors but I enjoyed it! The burgers had a mix up and we received the wrong one at first, but our server was quick to correct the problem and very kind about the whole interaction. Normally, it would be worth knocking a star, but her kindness went really far that night! And I didn't mind waiting. I don't make my way out to this area very often, but I wouldn't be opposed to trying again another time!