I had a wonderful experience at the hotel bar inside the Radisson Blu Mall of America. The food and…read moredrinks were excellent from start to finish. During my stay, I enjoyed breakfast, the bison empanadas, ice cream, margaritas, and espresso martinis, everything was delicious and well prepared. Many hotel bars are known more for their drinks than their food, but this one exceeded my expectations in every way. The quality of both the food and beverages was outstanding, and the service was great as well. I would highly recommend stopping by whether you're staying at the hotel or just looking for a great place to eat and enjoy a cocktail. Can't forget the ambience! It was great.

highly recommend firelake grill house if you are at/near the mall of america! its upscale yet…read moreinviting. stunning bar and dining room. my friend said she often comes here for family celebrations since they have plenty of seating options! we tried a variety of cocktails and enjoyed them all. apps: i know it sounds silly but get the chips and dip! the smoked bleu dip is soooo good. smoked wings were a crowd pleaser as well! entrees: we loved the salmon. the firelake flatbread was good but not my favorite thing. butcher's melt was flavorful!

It's horrible. The hallway smells like cigarettes even though it's a free smoke zone. The rooms…read more also smell horrible. That air conditioning doesn't work overall wouldn't recommend.

Pros: it's by the airport Free laundry…read more Gym Cons: smells horrendous (smells of smoke , mold , barnyard, dirty petting zoo and feces) The majority of the staff is rude with the exception of one male staff member. There is being on your phone and then there's being totally immersed in your phone that don't even greet guest when they approach the desk. They were regularly out of towels and soap . Our rooms were never touched, trash never taken out , nothing ever replenished or replaced. When we got the room on the first day there was no soap , no shampoo, nothing in the bathroom. One of the worst hotels I've ever stayed at. If you can avoid it, avoid it .

We always have so much fun here! The space is so big and open it's great for big gatherings. We…read morelove coming here to celebrate any kind of event. It's easy to order food and drinks at the bar and you can seat yourself at any table. They usually have whirlyball courts open but it is easier to reserve. It's nice if you have a big group you can switch players out since the games are about 10 minutes. You can reserve for the hour and add time if needed. They also have so many other things available here like bowling, escape rooms and a small arcade area. Food is decent, good options. Really good when it's hot and fresh!

This was so fun!! I'd never played before so was excited to try it out…read more We attended for a friend's bday party so I can't speak to pricing since they reserved a court, but it was great to have the court to ourselves for two hours! For a group of ~20 it was perfect: I believe 10 can play at a time so we got to switch in and out. The game itself is a mix of lacrosse and number cars - even more fun than I expected, and our group of ~30 year olds plus some parents had a blast. They also have an arcade, bowling, and an escape room - plus probably other stuff I missed! They had tables you could book/reserve which is nice and service drinks and food like pizzas.

Came here for a weekday lunch and enjoyed our meal. The dining area and patio is large and…read moreoverlooks Centennial Park trails. They also take reservations. They have daily specials that are pretty good. Today I ordered the Super Salad with chicken. Came with kale, grains, raspberries, goat cheese, candied nuts, avocado, & figs. I ordered the dressing on the side. I added chicken for an extra $6. They have a lunch special where you can get a full size salad or sandwich and a side of vegetables like brussel sprouts or soup, plus a non-alcoholic drink for $20. Food was good but I felt like everything was on the sweet end. Service wasn't very attentive. We had to call our server for a few things, including to request our check. Bathroom is clean. This wasn't my first time coming here and I do recommend if you're in the area. If you can't find parking in the lot, the garage has plenty of space.

We got seated right away as we were there in the middle of happy hour and sat ourselves in the bar…read morearea. The service was attentive and prices for happy hour menu was ok. Not a big selection compared to COV. Not a big wine selection since they were out of Pinot grigio that was on the happy hour menu. The best out of the three items of food that we ordered were the tenderloin sliders and the buffalo cauliflower wings. They have live music for dinner time. We didn't do bowling but there were a few people playing in the bowling area. The bar was got busy for happy hour. Overall, happy hour was ok.

This is a smart use of space buried within the Mall of America and more specifically, within the…read moreNickelodeon Theme Park. It benefits from the mall offerings for food and entertainment if your meeting crosses the lunch hour. From a mall planning perspective, it was space that was not really in use for much so why not turn it into something useable and revenue generating? It is a nice, modern, bright space that has good AV capability and space for about 150 people comfortably. Given that, it meets the basic requirements for holding a meeting/conference but it has several quirky things that limit its utility. Being within a busy mall, parking can be an issue especially if your meeting is occurring on a day when the mall traffic is expected to be heavy. The closest parking ramp is the one between Macy's and Nordstrom's. Use the first floor West Entrance, walk straight ahead into the theme park and it is to your right 1 flight of stairs up. It sounds easier than it is, especially if the parking ramp is full, you may end up parking in a totally different area resulting in you being quite a ways away. I do notice that in this particular parking ramp, there are reserved spaces for almost every other type of venue except the conference center. (There are reserved spaces for package pickup, Uber pickup, medical clinic use, etc. but no reserved spaces for the conference center.) This can limit its ease of accessibility. Another odd quirk is that the conference room itself is an odd "L" shape which limits sight lines when in the audience. The room accommodates for this by putting large video screens on the side walls so that the content can be seen by everyone in the room so that is a unique way to deal with the visual obstacles in the room but the overall feel of the room is that it is somewhat broken up because if you sit deep in 1 end of the "L", you cannot see the other side. Another oddity that is quite entertaining but is actually a distraction is that the entry to the conference room (which is the back of the conference room) is floor to ceiling glass. This gives the speaker a commanding view of the theme park and contributes to the brightness and airy feeling of the space. However, as a speaker, you are acutely aware of every roller coaster that roars by because they do so about 10 feet outside the windows. Very thrilling and entertaining but also quite distracting as it occurs every 3-4 minutes. Finally, the noise level from the theme park is loud. The entry/exit is not protected with a double door or some type of entryway receiving room so the doors are the only thing that stand between the actual conference room and the theme park. This means that if anyone comes in or leaves during the middle of a presentation, the full sound and kiddy screams from the rides enters the meeting. Not cool as the audience then can't hear what the speaker is saying and the speaker has an immediate distraction during their talk (not to mention that it pretty much outs anyone trying to enter or exit quietly in the middle of the presentation). Overall, I really like the space and some aspects of the concept but it needs to fix the parking and sound issues for sure if it wants to be considered as a seriously desirable space for large meetings and conferences.

What a great "first time" experience; I cohosted my vehicle with Brit and Kyle who were gracious…read morehosts. They explained the process and walked me through the cohosting arrangement making me feel I was with a trusted colleague. I left my vehicle with The Slow Club for eight weeks and was very impressed with communication and results, earning hard cash to augment our income while I did not need the vehicle! Kyle and Brit me and the vehicle better than when we began.

From the owner: Premium vehicle storage, full service auto repair and maintenance, social clubhouse, and event…read morespace for the discerning automotive enthusiast.

We had driven by this museum countless times over the years and were so glad to finally check it…read moreout. The museum used to be an old San Antonio mission style church constructed in the 1920's. It was really cool how it was converted into a museum. The museum houses art from both pre and post Soviet Era. They had a really amazing visiting exhibit called the Violins of Hope that featured violins crafted and played by Holocaust Jews. It was a great day to spend the morning.

I have had this museum on my list for a long time. My first visit was on my own and I brought my…read moresketchbook. My second was with the Urban Sketchers group. It's an old church redesigned as a museum so the architecture is open and airy. When I visited, nesting dolls were the main feature. So many dolls. I appreciated being able to play with some on my own. A special exhibit of botanical mushrooms were an outstanding display of watercolors. In the lower level, the Milkmaids Novela is a wonderful painting. Three milkmaids are enjoying a break from work and huge laugh. It made me so happy I couldn't stop looking at it. There is a parking by lot across the street for free parking and there was also plenty of street parking. Staff was wonderful. So glad I finally visited.

Purchased a spring afternoon tea. It was in the lobby which was easy to find, but it isn't the most…read moreexciting spot since there's some light traffic with guest checking in/out and from the connected businesses. There is a great selection of teas, they bag their own loose leaf. The teapots themselves are a good big size. The selection of savory food was so good. My favorite was the tomato crostini with burrata, parmesan,and garlic. The price is about the same as other afternoon teas. The peach tea was also the best. The staff were super attentive and nice.

I had such a fun experience at The Chalet Pop-Up at The Westin Edina Galleria! The interior is…read moresuperbly decorated. It was cozy, festive, and completely transports you from the usual restaurant scene. It's such a fun way to switch things up from your regular go-to spots and makes the whole night feel special. The atmosphere was quiet but still comfortable, and the staff truly went above and beyond. They were attentive, welcoming, and made the best espresso martini I've ever had! It was perfectly balanced, smooth, and strong in all the right ways. Even better, the prices were surprisingly reasonable for the quality of food, drinks, and overall experience...especially inside The Westin Edina Galleria! Highly recommend checking it out when it comes back next year or for the next pop-up!

The check-in experience was rough. You have to leave your car and go inside to get a parking pass,…read morewhich puts you in a tough spot with kids. Do you leave them in the car? Bring them inside? And if you bring them inside, do you also haul your bags up to the room first, then walk everyone back down to the car? If you were a single parent with multiple kids, this would be a nightmare. On top of that, the lines were extremely long, and the self check-in software doesn't make it easy to buy multiple parking passes or extra waterpark passes. For those, you need a staff member to come help you. We were lucky to get Benny. Honestly, I would hire him at my agency in a heartbeat. His customer service was incredible, and he was an excellent problem solver. The hotel is lucky to have him. The room itself was beautiful and clean. No complaints there at all. The kids loved it, and so did I. The arcade, on the other hand, was wildly overpriced. A bouncy ball that costs $5 in the gift shop made zero sense to charge what they did. They also don't offer room service for food, which felt like a miss. One thing I noticed was how on edge the staff seemed. When I asked a few of them about it, they consistently said it was because they were being watched on camera. That's never a good sign for any organization. It took away from the customer service experience and made interactions feel less personable and way more corporate. The nighttime dance party was a blast for the kids. They had so much fun. My one concern as a parent was how close it was to the hotel's front doors. Someone could feasibly walk in, grab a kid, and walk right back out. A kid could also wander out on their own. If you're paying attention as a parent, it's not really an issue, but it's worth noting. Still, highly recommended. The waterpark was an absolute blast. There were plenty of lifeguards, and the staff did a great job keeping the kids safe. It was overcrowded though, with long lines for the waterslides, but that's pretty standard for any waterpark. The best part was that they let me ride the tube slides with my four-year-old and set us up in a really safe way. That created core memories for both of us. Highly recommended. Overall, this was an amazing staycation!

Our staycation getaway spot! The kids always ask to come here for spring break and Groupon usually…read morehas a good deal around that time. We get a hotel stay and 6 waterpark tickets for two days. The day we check in and the next day. The kids spend hours here, lots to do for them. The lazy river, kids area, pool area and water slides for older kids and adults. When they get bored with that they hang out in the arcade. They also have a fun magiquest option where you go around the hotel with a wand. Be prepared to spend lots of money here. They do have free swim diapers for babies though! The food is typical fast food, not that great but only option in the waterpark. Expensive but it hits the spot when the kids get hungry. Feel free to pack your own snacks and drinks if you are prepared. We usually just find some seats and set our stuff there, nothing has been stolen yet but they do have lockers available. They provide towels if you are staying at the hotel too. Hotel beds are not comfortable so you won't get much rest but after swimming all day you will be exhausted enough to be grateful for any bed. They do have a bar and other food outside of the waterpark area.