went for happy hour limited menu but wanted to try a new place Fries were really good and the Swiss aioli was super creamy but wish it had more flavor. Hot dog was good. Definitely overpriced but was a good hot dog. I got the $4 surprise happy hour drink and was so glad i did- was much larger than I expected and my friends got up charged a lot for their cocktails that were about the same size. Flavor wise it was fine. Tasted like pink lemonade. Wasn't obsessed but would get the $4 drink if I went again. Wish they had a better selection for happy hour! It wasn't very busy and I bet they'd do better if they grew their selections. read more

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After a lackluster dinner - we came back for a happy hour experience to give this place another try. We sat at the bar and had outstanding service at 5:00 PM on a Friday no less! We tried a series of different cocktails including the $4 happy hour pick me up which ended up being a delicious espresso martini. We also tried the pickletini which may have turned me on to martinis for good, but the stand out was this cognac/amaretto number. We also enjoyed some fries and the mushroom arancini for small bites. This happy hour was a redemption for us and one we would like to visit again. read more

Borough - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went for Happy Hour and tried about half the menu--no complaints. Portions were big and super shareable for the three of us, and the burger was unreal. The real star though was the pudding dessert (not on Happy Hour), I'll be dreaming about that one for a while. Returned for dinner the next night and felt like you didn't get as much bang for your buck. A little fancier, smaller portion and overall preferred the happy hour food! read more

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Just the best burger I dream about this burger a lot. Just melts in your mouth. The best burger in the world at a sit down restaurant. These burgers are called the parlor burgers, but they let you order it at their restaurant upstairs at Borough. I'd rather sit up here instead of going downstairs where it's very dark and gloomy down there. It's a speakeasy down there. Service was spectacular today. I like sitting at the bar here next to the kitchen. P.S. The fries were too golden today. Usually like them soft. Next I'll ask if they can be on the softer side. read more

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Great food very attentive service and good vibe Kinda pricey but the quality makes up for it Really good food and drinks Very helpful staff Nice spot that works for both casual or a nice date spot Great food without being pretentious Parking lot nearby with very limited spots so plan to troll for parking Recommend if you want a good burger/steak and wine. read more

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We were a party of 7 with one member arriving late. Kudos to our server, Tim, for ensuring that our latecomer's order was out moments after the rest of us were served. Nicely done! I've wanted to try arancini for a long time and this Mushroom Arancini was delicious. Crispy crust on the outside, creamy risotto and mushrooms inside made for a perfect bite. For mains I chose the Cavatelli, a rich, fresh pasta dish with charred sweet corn, jalapeño pesto, mushrooms, and a smoked soy sauce. I found zero corn kernels, which was disappointing. However, the flavors were good, the pasta clearly fresh, and quite filling. Some of our group had been here before and knew they could order from Parlour, the downstairs restaurant, and Tim delivered it to our table. Tim distinguished himself when I was telling our group a story about a very rude guy I met for a date; he stopped, looked right at me and said, "I can't believe you're telling this story and embarrassing me in front of all these people!" It took us awhile to stop laughing and Tim got a big tip from me! LOL! read more

Borough - Cavatelli - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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They make great cocktails. I was surprised by the wide variety of drinks they have here. The restaurant was clean. I also had to use the bathroom and went to their bathroom. Their bathroom was very clean and accessible. There is a very nice cocktail bar underground. The lighting and ambiance there was chill. They were playing music. Good thing the music was not blaring so loud that I could still hear. read more

My partner and I came here for Valentine's Day and we had a great experience trying various dishes and enjoying our space in a fancy setting. We thought most of the good was great and would recommend anyone coming here to have a great time! Having strawberry and fennel made it an interesting combination with the foie gras and they worked together very well, so we thoroughly enjoyed the toast. The grilled octopus was also pretty solid, and the kalamansi vinaigrette worked well in providing an additional layer of flavor. The spicy lobster spaghetti had very good textural consistency with the chili tomato dauce and bottarga, with the latter providing a different kind of saltiness as it is fish roe. We also enjoyed eating the dark chocolate cremeux tart and the budino. They had an adequate amount of sweetness in different ways. I thought the salmon was nice as well, and the coconut-lime beurre blanc provided a unique type flavor, albeit there was a bit too much of it. The baby beets had a good amount of orange and radish, and I personally wished there was more beets included. Finally, we were confused about the baklava tart because we thought it tasted like a harder version of sweet potato pie, and the only thing that made it baklava was the pistachio pieces on the top. Side note, the valet guy was working very hard on that day despite all the snow, trying to fetch every customer's car with no complaints. We waited for a bit longer in the cold but that was okay because the valet guy was clearly working very hard. I would love the restaurant to consider additional staffing so that customers don't need to wait too long for their cars, and so that the valet guy won't feel like he has to do everything. read more

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Celebrated a birthday dinner at Borough (above Parlour Bar) and had a fantastic experience. We had the friendliest service (from our host and server) and it truly made the experience all the much better. Great ambiance and fantastic food and drinks as well. For a cocktail, I started with the Parlour old fashioned. Very spirit forward and very tasty. (I later went on to go with the recommended wine pairing for the meal, which I thought was a super nice touch to include on the menu! I wish other restaurants did that as well, to be honest.) Starter: Arancini. It comes with just one, so I would recommend ordering a few for the table if you are sharing. This is a very delicious take on arancini - made with peas. Main: Grilled steak with fingerling potatoes. I had assumed the portions would be smaller, so we also got additional sides for the table, which in hindsight probably wasn't necessary! Steak was perfectly grilled (medium rare) with a crisp exterior and tender interior. The fingerling potatoes were very flavorful and covered in Parmesan cheese. Side: Brussels sprouts with pickled red onions and ham. Very flavorful and glad we got these to try (although we ended up taking most of them home). Dessert: Affogato for dessert! They had "caramel delight" and chocolate as the options this night, which differed from the two on our printed menu. The caramel was sweet and, with the espresso, resulted in a caramel macchiato kind of taste once all melted. Glad it came in a tea cup to drink! Overall, strongly recommend checking out Borough if you're in the North Loop area! read more

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The overall vibe was lively, and the food was great. I'd recommend doing a family style with the group to try a little bit of everything! The evening that we went they were down a bartender and took a while for our drinks to come. read more

Restaurant week at @boroughmpls ended my bad food streak. The food was great and so was the service. Lobster spaghetti was the best I've had in a long time. Restaurant Week is your time to try a new place with a pre fix menu for a good price. read more

Borough - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

There have been meals at Borough we've thoroughly enjoyed and others that fall way short. Today I had the pork chop and I liked everything about the dish except for the pork chop which was raw is some areas and overly fatty and sinewy in others. The provided steak knife was no match. Disappointing and the slightly less expensive pork chop at sister restaurant is incredible. read more

Borough - Pork chop - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Delicious food with modern rustic farmhouse vibes. Service was excellent for the most part. On street parking is available but valet parking is a nice option when they are full. Ambiance (4/5) Warm wood features with natural tones with a contemporary look. Service (4/5) Friendly and helpful waitstaff. Service was excellent except for a mishap during dessert. One server took our order and a different server gave us someone else's order, and not all at once. Food and Drink: FOIE GRAS TOAST (5/5) Delectable! I wish I had ordered 5 of these tiny but mighty appetizers. FRENCH LAVENDER 75 (2/5) The lavender smell was so overpowering that I felt like I was drinking soap. It was a beautiful drink, but didn't taste good to me. CAESAR SALAD (3/5) Tasted like a house made dressing. The huge brioche croutons stole the show! GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK (3/5) I ordered my steak rare and it was good with the pan fried fingerling potatoes... but I've had better. I'm not a fan of the roasted poblano butter and wished it wasn't smeared over all of the steak slices. BAKLAVA TART (4/5) Yummy dessert that I would rename as "Key Lime Pie with candied pistachios". It did not look or taste anything like a traditional baklava. read more

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This was our first time trying Borough. We made reservations for two on a Saturday evening. It was fairly quiet inside and didn't feel cramped or loud. There are tall ceilings and windows allowing plenty of natural light in. I felt an upscale but semi casual vibe, however you want to make it. We started with the smoked salmon wontons. They were presented in a cute Asian take out box (see pics) and served with a very nummy sweet and sour sauce. I was hoping for a little more smoked salmon filling but they were still very tasty and crunchy! You get five small wontons. For the entrees, we tried the rye cavatelli and the flat iron steak. The lamb sugo base was very light on the tomato and heavy on the Parmesan cream. It satisfied that heavy carb/pasta craving I had and at a decent price. I feel like I'd like it even more if it was a different pasta - the cavatelli kind of looked like little bugs lol. The flat iron steak was a huge disappointment. It was prepared medium pink in the middle but the outside had an unseasoned charred taste. The steak lacked flavor and quality and did not fit this "upscale" feel. I was fairly disappointed in the cocktail options and settled for the jungle bird. It had an odd bitter taste at the end. Maybe go for the wine here instead? I was also disappointed in the side options on the menu and didn't understand where they were going with it. Service was good. There's street/metered parking that fills up pretty fast so you may have to walk a few blocks. Overall, wouldn't dine here unless it's for a quick appetizer. read more

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Came in for restaurant week lunch at Borough in North Loop with a group of 8 on a tight time frame. Our server was attentive, quick, and did his best to move things along so we could make our afternoon meetings. We all ordered the Parlour Burger - just incredible!! With sides of fries, a salad, and a chocolate chip cookie. Hands down one of the best burgers in the Twin Cities read more

Borough - Parlour burger - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My partner made a reservation for Valentine's Day a few weeks in advance, and I think the process was fairly simple. Some of the pros from our dinner was that we were seated quickly, and got water and a bottle of wine we both liked. The octopus was grilled and I really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the affogato and our waiter was amazing! A few cons would be that valet wasn't outside so we had to wait a few moments for him. Also our entrees took entirely too long to come out of the kitchen and the waiter never mentioned why. I just figured they got behind since it is a holiday. Other than that I love the atmosphere of this location and all the staff were dressed so beautifully in their Valentine's Day attire. It was a lovely experience and I would recommend for a romantic candle lit dinner! read more

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First time here last night. It was surprisingly not busy for a Friday night. Food was absolutely outstanding. Our drinks were fantastic. Our server could not have been nicer or more attentive to us. Amazing experience, we will be back! read more

Borough - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Do yourself a favor and go to Borough! I visited Borough with a colleague for happy hour and dinner. The restaurant wasn't busy and it was a gorgeous summer day so we sat on their outdoor patio. I was pleasantly surprised by what the happy hour food and drink menu entailed. Honestly some of the better selections in the North Loop. We decided to order a handful of things to share. We ordered fries, arancini, spicy lobster spaghetti, and buffalo cauliflower. It was all 10/10! Our waiter was very nice, attentive, and even brought us a complimentary order of brussels sprouts. Overall, the service was incredible, the food was outstanding, and I can't wait to go back! read more

What a fabulous dinner! We ate on the very cute covered patio and brought our toddler. The service was excellent. Drinks were flavorful. We got the tagliatelle which was absolutely delicious. We've gotten the octopus before and this time was just as good. Not too chewy and cooked perfectly with great flavors. We tried the wontons for the first time and they were very unique! Not your typical Asian flavored wonton. It has salmon, capers and a dill flavor which was really fun and interesting. Nice and crispy too. The carrot cake was moist and sweet with pineapple. Also unique and tasty. What a great meal! read more

Borough - Octopus - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We came to Borough for a quick happy hour on a summer Friday, and I was surprised at how easy it was to get a reservation! When we got there, most of the restaurant was empty near us other than maybe 4 other tables. Our server was very nice, however very slow. We had 30 mins left of happy hour when we arrived and by the time we got to ordering food we were trying to flag him down to make sure we could order in time to still get the special. I started with the Pick Me Up shot, which changes. It was a delicious and refreshing gin drink, perfect for summer and the perfect sipping size. When it came to food, selections were a little odd. Happy hour menu included a hot dog, and as foodies we didn't see anything on the regular menu we were interested in. We heard rumors of being able to order the Parlour burger, but didn't see it on the menu. Luckily, the menu rotates so if I go back for dinner I'll have to check before I go. For happy hour I ordered the dressed mixed greens, hot dog, house white and shared fries with the famous aioli. I've said this before but the aioli price is outrageous ($3.15ish each side) but it is delicious and I recommend trying it at least once. Hot dog and mixed greens were tasty, but nothing groundbreaking. Really odd to have a hot dog on the menu with the ambiance that this place has, but it was good! Wine was nothing special but very delicious. Overall, will keep an eye on their HH and if their food menu rotates to something more up my alley! read more

Borough - Happy Hour Hot Dog, Mixed Greens, Fries, House Wine - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We entered and were almost immediately greeted by a friendly host who promptly seated us. We were warmly greeted by our attentive server who kept our water glasses full and was attentive, but not hovering...just excellent staff. We ordered our drinks and were left with time to take in the place. For starters the place kind of looks like a dump. The seating with cushions looks likes it belongs in a landfill or a college apt. The ceiling looks terrible as well. I don't know if it looked better pre-covid or not, but it didn't help the ambiance. After seeing some reviews on here about portion size and some of the large plates with tiny bites we decided to change what we had planned for our order. We passed on the entire menu minus the scallop carpaccio. It was delicious, but we felt a little overpriced($22) for 7 bites. For our entrees we knew from visits to Parlour the burgers were a little expensive, but worth the extra price...every bite just makes your mouth, tongue, and stomach happy. We were full from supper and passed on dessert. After getting our bill we were happy we didn't get dessert read more

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My friend and I originally were going to Parlor but they didn't take reservations but the Borough does. They serve both the Borough menu and the Parlor menu but not the Parlor cocktails. My friend and I opted to come here instead since it was a Friday night. When it comes to parking you'll have to park in the ramp at Nordic or do street parking since it is North Loop! As for food the Burger from the Parlor menu didn't disappoint! Plus I was happy our server suggested we get one thing of fries since it was a lot! And it's definitely shareable between two people. Plus the Swiss aioli sauce with the fries was the cherry on top. I am taking off a star since I wish there were more food options on both the parlor menu and the Borough menu. Overall we had great service and it had a ambience! Definitely more formal dining compared to the Parlor downstairs. read more

Borough - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We were a group of four here on a Saturday night around 8:30. I tried the brussels sprouts and the Tagliatelle. The brussels sprouts were incredible and the tagliatelle was so tasty, packed with tons of lobster meat and delicious little lemons. I can't imagine anything on the menu here isn't absolutely delicious. The ambiance is perfect in here - upscale, elegant but still casual. It's on the pricier side, especially given the smaller portion sizes but the smaller portion sizes are still packed with tons of flavor. read more

Great, classy restaurant in the north loop. Wonderful spot for a date night. We enjoyed the Brussel sprouts and octopus as appetizers. The sprouts were a 5/10, would not recommend. The octopus was very tasty, but expensive. Ordered the parlour burger and fries for entree meal. You won't find a better burger in MN. Liked the atmosphere, but overpriced overall. read more

Borough - Parlour burger and fries - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

It was a very pleasant and satisfying meal. It began with a good conversation with the waiter on the Mezcal cocktail. I got a special one made of Mezcal, lime juice, green chartreuse. Everything we ordered are really yummy. Perfectly seasoned, nothing is overdone, which hasn't been the case for some high end restaurants in Minneapolis. Octopus and the beef tartare are my favorite. The pistachio Mousse is the highlight of the night. I was already full, but glad we didn't skip dessert. Totally worth it,. The creamy texture and perfectly spiced taste are well balanced to leave subtle sweetness to wrap up a wonderful meal. read more

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Wonderful...overpriced. Came here with my sister, her husband and my cousin to celebrate cuz's taking the bar exam...my sister and i, we understand the importance of standardized tests, such as USMLE medical board exams, and wanted to be there for her, no? She chose sanjusan first, but there were no reservations available and the second (close second) was Borough. I ordered the gnocchi, cheese plate, and my sister got a 1/2 dozen of oysters and cod with salmon roe. Brother in law had the burger, which he stated was amazing. In fact, it has been rated one of the top ten burgers in the COUNTRY, and he said he could understand why (also a fellow foodie). The cauliflowers were sooo tasty and perfectly cooked! Oysters were fresh with the best of accoutrements. I got to try the cod it the flavors were well balanced, accompanied the mild cod well without taking away from the flavor of the fish. The cod was seared to perfection on one side and perfectly cooked. Regarding the cheese plate, I enjoyed the pickled fruit but the "cracker" was just weird. It was huge and dwarfed the cheese. Lastly, I will come back for the gnocchi whenever. I haven't had perfectly fluffy and pillowy, yet with some toothsome bite to it gnocchi since I lived in Manhattan. All in all, great service, good food, but waaay over priced for the tiny portions. read more

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Very good ambiance. I liked the wontons the best. It's perfect for a Lowkey date night. The prices were very high and I like parlor burger so much, which is a bit cheaper (the downstairs sister restaurant). The doctors note cocktail was one of the best cocktails I've had In Minneapolis. read more

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Nice ambiance, which offers a great space for getting together and being able to hear each other speak. The staff was kind, and practiced safety measures for COVID. Sadly we weren't impressed by our dishes, and rather than try something else.... left to grab another bite nearby. For me, the flavors of the porcini gnocchi just didn't compliment each other. My friend described the pork belly as good but fatty. That said, the dessert menu looked good, so perhaps next time we'll just go for that and a parlour burger, which never fails. read more

Borough - Porcini Gnocchi (2/5) - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Another date night with the lady. Let's try Borough! Sounds great. Walking in, looks rustic and fancy at the same time. Very casual or fancy depending on the occasion. Waiter was very nice. Food was amazing! Price was a little on the high end, bit you do get what you pay for. No regrets read more

I had such high hopes for Borough. I've dined with Jester Concepts before and enjoyed my experience (specifically at Parlour), but our experience at Borough wasn't what we thought it would be. The food didn't give us the "wow factor" we thought it would. Everything was just okay to us. We ended with a large bill and a lack of satisfaction. I will note the staff were super friendly and the space itself is beautiful! read more

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We were there tonight for restaurant Week. Joey was our server. She was always there when we needed her. Meal was fantastic. The bartender was on point. We left full and happy. read more

My friends and I originally wanted to eat at Parlour, which was booked so we headed upstairs to the fancier and more upscale Borough. My main purpose for wanting to go to Parlour was to get my hands on one of their burgers! The menu at Borough is more expansive and there is a lot to check out. The dishes that went by to the other tables looks very nice, but I was still set on the popular burger. Unfortunately the burger really missed the mark! It lacked flavor and was very very salty. I usually expect a nice burger like this to not need ketchup but I needed something to take away the salty flavor. I remember their burger used to be really good, so it was unfortunate to see it go south. read more

Borough - Burger - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I went to borough last night to celebrate my birthday and I can't believe I've never been here before. The atmosphere is beautiful and Borough is perfect for everything from happy hour to date night. They have a great beer/wine/mixed drink selection and the food is incredible. I started with the cauliflower and it was delicious. I definitely scraped the plate. I could not get enough. And just when I thought it couldn't get better we had our main course and WOW, some of the best food I've ever had. I had the halibut and everything was perfect from flavor to texture. I want to celebrate every birthday here. Service was great and they have complimentary valet service if you spend over $50. If you haven't been I highly recommend making a reservation. read more

Borough - Halibut - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The food was delicious - but beware the portion size! Minimalism is the key here, which is fine unless you're ravenous, because if you are you'll break down in laughter, trying to push away the tears, like I did when your food arrives. Deviled Egg- one per order. Cute presentation and tasty. The dried tomato was a nice tangy add. I ordered the oxtail ravioli as my entree- AMAZING. But they were only three cute little raviolis in there. The side veggies/nuts were a very flavorful and brought the dish together nicely. I only wish there had been more of it. Don't let the shredded cheese decieve you. Cocktails are all very ecclectic and great if your into craft cocktails. You real can't go wrong with any of them. Overall the atmosphere is great for a date night, meet up with a couple friends, or treat you parents out to dinner. I'd skip it for large groups since it's not that big, and you'd probably be too noisy to those having a nice candlelight dinner around you. read more

Borough - Lobster Raviolis - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Came here with my parents back in February and I'm still thinking about the bad service and food and overall negative experience. I LOVE Parlour so was excited to try out Borough upstairs. I wished I picked another restaurant to take my parents, who were visiting from out of town, to. We started with the smoked carrots, which you only get a few of, and they were not great. All of the entrees/dishes are weirdly small and you are not getting your moneys worth. We had to chase down our waiter multiple times - food and drinks took forever to come out. While the staff is friendly, they are not attentive at all. It was busy, but we seriously went 30-40 min in between seeing our server when we were trying to order. The restaurant gave us a free dessert because we waited so long which was very kind. However, the dessert we got was some kind of chocolate and pistachio dish, which should have been good, but it was incredibly bitter and overall gross. I ordered a steak medium rare for dinner and the steak came out way undercooked, I would barely call it rare. It was completely bloody. For the price point, this place isn't worth it. Overall, would not recommend this place. The Parlour downstairs is much more worth it! Borough is overpriced with small portions and poor service. read more

I have been getting take away here for almost a year and getting their burger is a treat every time. There are plenty of good burgers in the North Loop, but this one is special. It is sort of a smash burger style with 2 patties with a nice slab of cheese. It is a bit crispy in places and juicy in others. The meat has excellent flavor and there is a nice saltiness to it. The bun is great as well. We also get the fries. They are fantastic and very salty as well. As a heads-up, the fries is a large portion and perfect for 2 people. As another heads-up, this place is pricey. 2 burgers and fries take away comes out to the low $40's (with a small take away order fee). This is NYC prices, but the food is totally worth it, it is really that good. read more

What an awesome experience. Our party of 7 visited this evening for a birthday. Everyone got a mix of items, and, anything we didn't know, our server absolutely did. Any questions or concerns we asked she had an answer to. This enabled our curiosity and many of our group went outside their comfort zone trying the words we didn't know - ha! Great food, friendly and knowledgeable staff, highly recommend and will return. read more

Borough - Denver Steak - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The expresso martinis are great, maybe a little too much foam and maybe lay off on the egg whites a little big. But the burger was great along with the fries. Taking off two stars just cuz my bill was $70 for two drinks and a burger and I didn't think it was worth it read more

Borough - Expresso martini - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Visited recently for a birthday and thought the food was better than I expected it would be based on prior reviews. I had the carrots and the meatball and both were super tasty and unique. I also thought the portion sizes were good- bigger than I expected. My partner had the fish and was very pleased. Big pluses: vibe is great on the patio or inside and they waive the corkage fee on a bottle you bring in if you buy one. This is a great value considering that you can get a very good bottle of wine for $45-55. Drawbacks: Our server was excellent but timing was off for our group of 7. Some plates came out cold and they timed things in an odd way (getting fries 30 mins before the burger). I would have appreciated them discussing how to course the meal with us, not holding food until it was cold, and skipping the new glasses and silverware if it's adding to the delays. Lastly, you can get the Parlour menu, including the burger but it was too salty this time. LOVE salt but it was too much especially with fries. Otherwise still the best burger in town (although the red cow burger with bacon is close because of the mustard). read more

Borough kindly hosted our entire team during a team conference. It was one of the most flawless experiences we have experienced as a group. Orders were taken in advance, as well as notes on dietary restrictions. The staff was very welcoming and organized. The appetizer salad was lovely, and my colleagues practically licked our plates after the entrees. The restaurant blocked off an entire section for us, right by the windows. I loved the atmosphere of the place. I had the salmon entree which included fennel cream, charred fennel, turnips, picholine olives, and chives. They made it complete dairy-free for me, and yet it was still like putting butter in my mouth. The salmon was cooked to perfection. The "smores" dessert was a deconstructed smore-like concoction. I admit I tried a little even though it was not dairy-free. The server was so kind, she came out with my own plate of dairy-free seasonal sorbets to try. They were very interesting flavors. A HUGE thank you to Borough for hosting our team. So impressed. I'd highly recommend this place. read more

Borough - Salmon was absolutely perfect - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota