Bartender super friendly.for wine I went with the Stomp Kiwi Stomp- 2 Sauvignon Blanca from 2…read morediferent countries. Pours a little light. Then I got the chic pea wrap and the Caesar salad. Turned out to be too much food and I ate the second half of the wrap for breakfast the next day. It was delicious- light refreshing with lots of greens inside it. Plus I got the side salad with it instead of kettle chips and the salad was perfectly seasoned with the fresh greens. Would eat here again.

Such a cute and cozy wine bar. I love coming here for girls night and date night alike…read more The vibe is such a good mix of elevated but still really easy going. Whether you know wine well or just want a fun glass with friends, it feels welcoming and not intimidating. Their wine list is super curated with some really fun options and I love that you can do "fights" (flights) of most of the by the glass options. I especially love their boards, some of the best presented charcuterie style boards I have seen. They pair so well with the wine and are perfect for sharing. The space itself is beautiful and thoughtfully designed with lots of little seating areas that make it feel intimate but still social. Service is great too. Friendly, helpful, and always willing to give recommendations.

I needed to kill an hour while in the north loop and I wandered into Barcelona. It was fabulous. On…read morea nice sunny warm afternoon, I got a table against the huge windows to people watch and enjoy the MPLS skyline. It was happy hour and they had a nice Rioja available by the glass. I also got a happy hour tapas plate special of Patatas Bravas which were crispy potato bites sitting in a nice tomato salsa and topped with aioli. It was a perfect amount of food and wine. Service was excellent. I love the vibe. With exposed brick and ceiling, large picture windows and stone bar top, it was cozy and hip. I want to come back and try more tapas plates. So may good options to try.

Just wanted to provide an update that the GM reached out to me and invited my party back for dinner…read moreon the house. We were immediately welcomed with sparkling wine and the team went above and beyond to rectify our less than ideal previous meal there. Thanks to the Minneapolis Barcelona Wine Bar team for recognizing and correcting a previous service failure with a fabulous and fully recovered service WIN!

I stayed in the hotel adjacent to Gray Fox Coffee, so when I woke up on a snowy morning, it was…read morelovely to be able to pop over here for my morning coffee without having to leave the great indoors. It's counter service. They are located in an atrium in the Skyway, which might be hard to find if you start from the street. They have a variety of seating options from tables closer to the coffee shop to couches/chairs. They have specialty lattes, on top of which they print cute designs. I also like that they have coffee available in up to a 20oz for just $4! The coffee tasted good to me. They also have some matchas smoothies, as well as prepared food and grab-and-go.

I actually like my masala chai latte. It had the right amount of spice and chai tasting. Didn't…read morefeel like watered down. Place wasn't full or no line. Fast turn around. I know my friend didn't like her matcha drink, but my chai was good. Also good hang out spot before going to the Foshay observatory. I love the space and the ceiling. Felt super chill to just hang out there.

Small Hours is such a cool concept. It feels like a European wine bar dropped right into a…read moreneighborhood setting. The wine list is really thoughtful and leans toward smaller, lesser-known producers and unique regions. Even if you know wine well, there are still plenty of interesting picks here. Just note that by-the-glass options are limited, so it's more of a place where you end up ordering a bottle. The space is beautifully designed. Very minimal, clean, and intentional. It feels elevated without being overdone. It is definitely expensive for what it is. Both the wine and food lean high in price, but you're also paying for the atmosphere and overall experience. The menu is also a bit different in a fun way. The tinned fish selection stands out and isn't something you see often. The radish butter and bread was a highlight and absolutely worth ordering. Service is a little unconventional since you order at the counter, which feels a bit off given the pricing, but everything still runs smoothly.

We came because of the concept -- music and wine at the forefront. Seemed like a nice spot for our…read moredate night. We pivoted to just a glass and a starter and went some place else after experiencing the place. Though there are 3 staff working the front area, we had to order at the counter. That really pulls us from our date setting. Also, deciding when to join the line to pay at the end? At one point I said, should I pause this story so you can pay or finish the story? Not the date vibe we were going for. It felt like the staff were watching us. The seating was uninviting -- add some pillows to the bench and the stools would be very unpleasant. The music was very loud coming from the front speakers and it felt like we had to talk loud to be heard (and so did the table a couple over from us, which we could hear every word). I'd love to write about the food (great) and wine (seems like a well curated selection) or even the music selection, but overall it was not worth the ambiance. To steal a line from another review (KS, spot on): "[Their] menu invites questions. It invites curiosity and conversation." -- not something you can have in a line at a counter. If we are supposed to order a bottle of wine and stay awhile, I want to feel like we are welcomed. Some warmth and table service would go a long way. We left and had the fantastic intimate dining experience and date night within walking distance.

I was visiting from out of town and came here for a happy hour with some friends. The bar is…read moredecorated in an upscale fashion and serves creative cocktails. Our server was quite attentive and gave us wonderful cocktail recommendations. Great vibe for grabbing a cocktail with friends!

The service in the morning for hotel breakfast is served by friendly staff. The food choices are…read moreonly so so. It's a small little area, but it can get busy in the morning.

Seated at the rooftop of the Rand Hotel Blondette offers a quiet and quaint breakfast experience,…read morereminding me of my days living on the east coast. I ordered the classic breakfast which comes with toasted French bread, potatoes, 2 eggs done in the style of your choice, bacon and sausage. I substituted a steak for the sausage. My steak was cooked perfectly, medium. Eggs were over medium. The bread was slightly more charred than I would have liked but it still tasted delicious when u made my mini egg sandwich. Service was fine! They were helpful, speedy, and came to the table the right amount of times. All in all, happy with my choice of breakfast spot and I will be coming back.

Decided to pop in here before check out! The vibe and location is a 5/5. I wish I knew about the…read morespot the first night in the hotel since I can tell it would be nice at night. The French toast was big and tasty. And the bacon was good! The service was good and everyone was really nice.

This review is embarrassingly years late, mostly because I moved out of the area and am now sitting…read morein a different zip code missing this wine bar like an old friend. The rotating menu was always the best part -- new wines, seasonal snacks, and just enough change to keep things interesting without ruining what works. Every visit felt like a little surprise, but never in a "what happened to my favorite thing?" kind of way. The cozy vibe was unbeatable. Dim lights, warm atmosphere, and live entertainment that somehow made me feel like I was in a movie scene about a person who has their life together. (Spoiler: I do not. But I felt like I did when I was here.) I genuinely hope it survived COVID, staffing shortages, economy chaos, and whatever plot twists 2020-present through at local businesses. Please still be the same. Please still have the vibe. Please still have the best wines I never thought to try. If I ever come back to town, I'm heading straight there -- no questions asked. Five stars forever. Try them out if you're in uptown!

Love this place!!! Service is great. Wine selection unique and great vibe. Come enjoy.read more

A small group of us visited The Tasting Room last night and left with warm bellies, filled with…read moreamazing food and wine. Nico's wine flight was perfect, as expected. The table ordered The Forager and salads, which were next level - so good. Thank you to the hardworking folks who are making this place possible! We will be back!

Went to the tasting room for the first time and I loved it! Only went for a pre show sip on…read moreThursday night and there was plenty of space, very intimate with dim lighting and different seating options. The staff were super sweet and allowed us to enjoy our time. Looking forward to my return, and to try some of their snacks!

Came here after a group of us ate tons of sushi at Billy Sushi. We were given directions to walk…read morearound the corner, down the alley, and then the door on the left. I got the bootilicious cocktail. Very goo. Someone got the paper plane and it came with the cutest miniature origami bird! Atmosphere perfect in terms of lighting. Loved the decor. Music not my style but a friend at our table loved it. Highly recommend.

Billy After Dark is such a fun experience! I've gone here on several occasions. If you're a smaller…read moregroup (think 3 or under), you can typically get away with getting in without a reservation. Otherwise, it's best to make one beforehand! The cocktails are always changing. I love how they incorporate unique Asian flavors, like ube, and also serve small snacks (yuzu whitetail is delicious). The ceiling is lit up with a ton of tiny lights, making it feel like the night sky! Highly recommend trying this place out!

Great food, friendly staff…read more Tagliatelle with Fois gras meatballs Creamy, a bit spicey, i got 10 tiny meatballs, it was a perfect ratio to the slightly chewy noodles. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Another wonderful evening at 112. We were sat in the smaller back room on the second level which…read morehad a quiet, intimate feel. Perfect for a date night. The service was excellent as always. Starters: 112 steak tartare and burrata toast w/ walnut pesto. Both must haves. We also love the khinkali dumpling (not pictured), but be advised it only comes with one per order. Mains: we both had the nori-crusted Babette w/ ponzu. Absolutely delicious, it's one of our favorite steaks in the city. Desserts: tres leches cake and mocha mousse torte w/ whipped mascarpone. OMG. incredible. We also love the horchata mousse w/ cinnamon cookie (not pictured). Drinks: pickle-tini and espresso martini. Both delicious, but the pickle-tini was especially incredible.