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    Dakota

    3.8 (305 reviews)
    Open 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    DAKOTA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Aloe blacc show.
    Elly P.

    This place never disappoints. Consistently amazing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is definitely another level. It's intimate at every seat. There's no bad seat.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is top of the line. The foods are excellent or out of this world. Depending on the day. It's a little pricey but worth it Ps. Sebastian is a gold star server!

    Shishito peppers
    Ann Marie C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a great venue for music and jazz.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We've sat on the main floor and upstairs. All great seats![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Menu is fantastic with a great selection of cocktails and beverages. Service is great with a coaster to designate when you need service or when you'd like to be left alone to enjoy the show.

    The view of the stage before the show
    Melissa C.

    Our first visit to Dakota and we had a great time! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The show was AWESOME! The sound was good, our view was good and the energy of the crowd was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the more intimate setting and I feel like you could sit almost anywhere and have a great view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had read other reviews that told us to avoid the food but we are rebels so we decided to give it a try! I wish they would have had a few more appetizer options as we didn't want a full meal. The wings and poppers tasted very good but the portions were quite small for the cost. We got there an hour before the show started and placed our order right away so it came out fast and our waitress was very nice. My agave mint lemonade was delicious! I would probably only order drinks again the next visit. Definitely worth checking out a show here though!!

    Best fries in town
    Kavitha P.

    Love this venue for intimate concerts however I am not a fan of their dinner except the French Fries are to die for and the bernaise dipping sauce is so good!! Great to sip on a glass of wine but service can be slow as it gets busy especially during the show- they have the coaster you flip back and forth when u need service Some of the seats do not have the best view for the show so be mindful when booking your seat Love the low dim candle vibes atmosphere here

    Travis H.

    Wow!! Saw Mia x Ally here and was blown away by everything. It is such a cool small space that packs a huge punch! We had seats at the bar and the bar tender was great and offered lots of suggestions. We started with cheddar biscuits, which were amazing, they were served with honey butter. We then split the chicken sandwich and the cheeseburger. Both were great but the cheeseburger was soo good!! The music was great, I've been wanting to see them for years and the Dakota was the perfect spot! It sounds amazing in there and there isn't a bad seat. I will definitely be back, maybe for just dinner, hopefully dinner and a show!! Pro tip: use the valet service, $15 plus tax and tip.

    Shell J.

    I've been A-train member and really enjoyed every show Dakota had offered. The chef has definitely done a fantastic job for the menu, which is beyond a typical music bar would offer. The duck breast is one of my favorites. It's tender and delicious, well balanced with rye bread sauce.

    View from our table
    Kathleen S.

    This is my first time to Minneapolis and I took advantage of the amazing music scene here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Dakota is a wonderful venue, top-notch musicians, and top-notch food[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Victor M.

    Ended up here for valentines to watch a show and enjoy food. Its been a long time since I been here but the place was great. As you walk in and look at the décor you find yourself getting am Erie feeling of the amazing tallant that has been here. It brought back memories of the past shows. The dinner was a fixed menu and the first course was the scalopes. The scalopes were fresh and the mixture of acid and spice in the sauce let us know the chef knew what he was doing. The bites were very tender and the flavors were out of this world. Next came the rabbit and well by itself was mediocre but once mashed up and incorporated in the sauce and noodles it was amazing and well turned from jeckyll to Hyde. The portion was right on and not a tiny bite as expected. The steak came next and damn the aoeli sauce with onion was on point. The meat was not over cooked and hard like a leather sole. Each bite was heaven on a fork. The cake was next. I thought it was very good but my other half found it too dry. It had good falours and when mixed with the coulis it was good in my opinion. The staff again was amazing and the champagne kept flowing as we enjoyed the local talent.

    Jackie B.

    Amazing atmosphere and great food and drinks! We had a great night out at the Dakota seeing Shemekia Copeland. The cocktails before dinner were excellent and the food arrived right before the show began. We ordered the ravioli and seared snapper. The service was excellent, and during the show you have a sign on your table you flip if you want them to come to you. There is valet parking available, which we used, and it made parking downtown a breeze. Highly recommend a night at the Dakota supporting musicians and a local business!

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    Janae J.

    Loved this venue!!!! Great music, awesome food options and really delicious cocktails. I had the fried chicken sandwich with the fries!! I loved the fries they had a great seasoning on them! The band was energetic and soulful and Louis Cato was amazing!! This was my first time ever at the Dakota and I can't wait to go back!!! For drinks I had the isle of golden dreams and it perfectly fits the description with smoky pineapple rum and lime and cinnamon!! I like the coasters you can flip over to get service and was able to pay when we needed to leave! Great experience!!!

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    My Husband and I enjoyed seeing Sheila E. tonight in this very special Jazz club. Sheila E was fabulous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was fabulous, the food was fabulous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Server's were fabulous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole place is fabulous. Very well Managed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Classy place for Classic Music lovers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I just wish I was around to see Prince sneaking in to jam. Long live PRINCE!!! RIP! Minneapolis loves you Sheila E.

    Monique H.

    I've never been to a show at the Dakota, and for a first experience, it was legit fantastic. The atmosphere is fun and has all the cool jazz vibes. Staff were friendly and offered great recommendations. Our table was right in front of the stage, so we were given a little indicator for when we needed service during the show. We started off with cheeseburgers and beers. The burger was delicious, not a wow!, but tasty nonetheless. The fries were also pretty good. During the show, I got the Georgia on My Mind which is a peachy drink with brown sugar syrup and paprika. Delightful. The show was incredible. Our new staff friend said it was the best show she'd seen in her 6 years there. I'm still in awe of Flor de Toloache. Parking is metered street, valet for $15, or you can park in the underground garage for $6.

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    Any food ordering suggestions for people who don't eat meat or dairy when ordering at the Dakota? I tried emailing them but no one replied. Most other places are happy to accommodate as long as it's a paying customer.

    They've been happy to make substitutions for me in the past!

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    7th St. Entry

    7th St. Entry

    3.8
    (38 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    This venue is nice and small, which gives the vibe of a house show or intimate performance. It's…read moremagical to see artists you really love here! Bar is in the back corner and also gives good vibes.

    Such an iconic stage. So many bands. I've easily have seen over 100 bands here…read more My first time there was in the 80's and I saw Impaler. It was a beautiful way to lose my virginity to this venue. Metal with actual raw pieces of meat and fake blood. My teenage self was on the road to having ringing in my later years. Biggest name for me? Jane's Addiction before they moved to the Main Room and that Lala Palooza thing. Hell, the pretenders played there in 2023 as a warmup place to kick off their big tour and to get close to fans. How kick ass is that? The place holds 250 people. 250! Think about that. Nirvana also played that room before they blew up. The last amazing show I saw there was Melissa Carper in the late summer of 2024. Three piece band. A fiddle player, Melissa on a standup base and a dude strumming on a hollow body. It was one of those shows where the audience was there for the music and there was no chit chat. The music was beautiful and I was rocking ear plugs, even though they weren't really needed for that show. It was f'n beautiful. I can't believe I'm only associated with two photos (at the writing of this review) and I will be correcting that. Cross over between the Main Room is now kind of a pain in the ass as people typically don't do it and staff are a little in the muck but it is what it is. If you can see a show there, do it.

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    Orpheum Theatre

    Orpheum Theatre

    3.7
    (159 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    I'll keep this one short and sweet, because if you're reading this, you're probably already pretty…read moreset on seeing a show here: She place is gorgeous but the seats are NOT comfy at all. Majority of the seats have a warning on their website that the legroom is nonexistent. There are some blind spots to be aware of, and the box seating definitely misses much of the side stage. We used A View From My Seat to see what each seat is like before we booked seats for Cursed Child, and am so glad we did. It was like sorting through a landmine trying to find a seat that had decent views in our price point and getting an aisle spot to the legroom didn't affect us as much. Definitely do your research before picking a seat here!

    We have attended many shows here from broadway musicals, to comedy shows. It is such a beautiful…read moretheater. When you walk in you are immersed in historical beauty from the stunning chandelier to the detailed woodwork. We are so fortunate that we have the privilege to have such a preserved historical theater. Now mind you it is historical, so the seats can be a bit tight if you are working with winter jackets and football sized men. The bathrooms are certainly a bit of a game here if you are here for a show that has a intermission. The security line at the front door can be a bit challenging on a cold winter day, but there are additional entrances through the skyway and side entrance. The lobby has many bars that are very quick every time we go. If you do pay on a card, they automatically add a 18% tip.

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    Hamilton
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    Such a cool street view
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    State Theatre

    State Theatre

    3.8
    (69 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I am sure I really can't add to all the thoughtful superlatives heaped upon this MN landmark…read more Basically, it is all true. Incredible Art Deco interior that will occupy your mind while you are waiting in quiet desperation for the act you came to see. Beer, wine and a limited bar offers the patrons something to enjoy your event with. The audio is generally pretty good, depending on where you sit. The same goes for event viewing - no obstructive view in the theater.

    Recently came here to see Purple Rain. Felt familiar... later on I realized I seen Miguel in…read moreconcert here years ago. The theatre itself is nice, has an old charm to it. The seats are extremely tight, not much leg room and a bit uncomfortable after a while. I feel like the guides weren't very helpful at getting people to their seats. I I'm still not sure where they label the sections, I had to ask several people and that made some other people realize they were in the wrong seats/section. The lobby opens 1 hr before the show but the doors to be seated don't open until 30 min prior. I suggest getting there 15-20 min before the show starts for smoother entry. You will still have time to grab a drink and find your seats without the hassle of the pre show crowd. It was so chaotic. The drinks are spendy for what you get but they don't take tips so I guess it somewhat evens out. You can request a lid for your drink which for me is a must in these crowded spaces. Not my fav theatre but the if there's a play I'd like to see, I'd go here!

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    The Armory

    The Armory

    3.9
    (105 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    He Said: I have attended many concerts at The Armory, and I…read morealways enjoy the experience. The venue is a converted...wait for it...armory. The place is huge and smack in heart of downtown Minneapolis. There are street and parking ramp options. The Armory holds events other than concerts. Take a look at your personal calendar, see if there is a show you like, and buy a ticket. *Hint - if you can, go to their on-site box office to buy your tickets, so you save on the online fees). My friends have been in the suites, and they say they are great. There is, also, and small outside spot to grab some fresh air, so you do not have to exit the venue. Pros: - The place is huge, clean, and easy to get to - The sound system is great - When the crowd is really into it, you can feel the ground shake! Cons: - Some shows can be pretty expensive

    Very well-run concert venue. I've done GA, the Penthouse and Generals Hall experiences here and the…read morepremium options are worth the upgrade! Staff is very professional and friendly, and the premium options are not crowded. The Generals Hall has a large balcony in the back of the venue that gives you a clear line of sight of the stage. The Penthouse has a smaller balcony slightly off-center. Both the Penthouse and Generals Hall have comfortable seating available. In the GA areas, both sides of the armory are lined with bartenders so the wait isn't that long for getting a drink. There is concession-style food available. Good variety of beer, seltzers, wine, and a full bar available. Show-specific merch is available for purchase at the back of the venue on the main floor. There are ATMs available.

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    Mill City Nights

    Mill City Nights

    2.1
    (45 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    I went to a show here with some trepidation after reading the reviews. I was particularly worried…read moreabout the sound quality, especially after reading complaint after complaint. I dunno, maybe I'm deaf (highly possible) but sound wasn't an issue for me. I wondered too if the band we were seeing maybe brought some gear because I really didn't have issues with the sound quality. Moving on... we had a good time really.. Mill City Nights isn't going to be the fanciest, nicest venue you've ever been to for a show. It also isn't going to be all historic like First Avenue. But it is a totally fine place to hang out in the dark and listen to some music. I did really dig the hard wood floor, which was worn in the best possible way. Fun for stomping around as you were dancing. We found the security procedure at the front door to be fine -- Carded us, patted us down not very thoroughly, took a peek into my purse and that was about it. The ticket buying procedure could have been better. Seemed to take a long time. But once we were in the door, no issues. I found the bar staff to be friendly and competent. Security seemed a little intense at times (like, who's going to jump the stage during the set break really?) But whatever. I didn't have to go to the restroom, so can't comment there. Since we were downstairs, I also can't comment on the balcony situation, except to say that whoever spilled a beer on my head sucks. Is it my favorite venue in the Twin Cities? No way. Would I go back if the right band was playing? Sure.

    This was not the best venue for a concert…read more 1. It was extremely hot with all the bodies crammed in there. 2. It was difficult to see with the odd long retangular shape of the room, even with the stage being raised. 3. The sound and acoustics are bad. Not sure why but the sound needs improvement. 4. There are large pilars throughout the main floor, so if you are far back towards the bar, good luck trying to see any part of the show. The one good thing was there were multiple, easily accessible bars and clean bathrooms downstairs.

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    Pre Haujobb set up.
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    Southern Social

    Southern Social

    4.1
    (379 reviews)
    13.4 mi
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    Came here to celebrate a birthday with family. A nice, big space...a little too loud the night we…read morecame but that's okay. My dinner was especially good....the chicken fried perfectly...all dark meat the way I like it. The potato salad was not what I expected but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm used to a mayo based potato salad but this was even better with lots of flavor! The corn was also delicious. Everyone was very happy with their dinners. The chicken and waffle dish was also good. Ratio of breading to chicken was perfect and perfectly seasoned. The honey butter that came with it was also delicious. The New Orleans shrimp bowl was great too. The ratio of shrimp, which was perfectly cooked, to rice was good. Lots of great flavor. I think that everyone in our party enjoyed what they ordered. The only "ding" would be the service. We had to ask for silverware so we could eat and had to wait for straws because she forgot. I'm still going to give it 5 stars even though the service was lacking a bit. She was very nice but seemed rushed.

    Place is pretty hidden around the hotels, but I found it! The greeter was extremely nice! I dined…read morein around the beginning of happy hour and it wasn't too packed. The waitress was extremely helpful for drink suggestions and dishes to try which is a plus for me! Knowledge of your best cuisines is definitely a plus! The response time to get a waiter was a bite longer than I expected but that was ok since it was happy hour. So I ordered the hurricane drink, fried green tomatoes, half bird with sweet potatoes and collards. I'll just right into my experience, the drink was 12/10 for sure! Not much to say on it except perfect. The fried green tomatoes were good just needed to be hot! The grits arrived like warm at best, but still a decent bite. The half bird (4 piece fried chicken) was extremely hot and juicy!!! I can't complain about that, the sides however could've used a little more attention. The sweet potatoes lacked so much potential due to them being puréed the only sweet portion came from the marshmallows and pecans which I wasn't a fan of. The collards were decent, needed a pinch or 2 of salt. Overall I would come again though to try different items. Just apply a little more love in the kitchen in regard to the seasoning and the dishes would be fire!!!!! Happy Yelping

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    Fried Green Tomatoes
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