The drinks were good and for the most part food was too. The crab cakes were so so to me I am a little biased being that I lived in the east coast so I know good from bad. I took one home to finish. Thought I was just woozy from the drinks tasting paper but come to find out at home I'd been eating it. I was not happy as you can it's a LOT of paper The icing on the cake was our server stopping us on the way out telling us our payment didn't go through. We paid cash.... Must have gotten us confused with the other black couple although the restaurant only had 3 tables read more

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If you come here, just get the philly. This is the best philly I've ever had, and they sold me on the whiz. The beef was tender, juicy. The bun was soft and firm all at the same time. The onions were caramelized, and the fries were battered. This is what you get when you come here. Just do it. read more

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We ate at Devil's Advocate, and the atmosphere was quiet--likely because there was an event going on outside, which may have drawn some of the usual crowd away. Still, our experience left a lot to be desired, mostly due to the service. It took quite a while for our waitress to even greet us. When she finally came over, she brought us water and took our order, but then disappeared. We didn't see her again until the food was brought out, and even after that, she was mostly absent. I had the Brussels sprouts and the Korean barbecue chicken. Both dishes were really flavorful, but the Brussels sprouts were clearly made ahead of the rest of my food--they arrived lukewarm and were completely cold by the time I finished them. My husband ordered the lasagna, which he said was good, though it looked a bit dry and could've used more sauce. After our food was served, the waitress checked on us once, and then we didn't see her again. We had to track her down just to get simple things like refills of water. Eventually, my husband had to get up and get her to ask for the check and a to-go container for his lasagna. Meanwhile, we noticed she was regularly checking on another table nearby--visiting them at least three times in under ten minutes. When she finally brought us the check, she was suddenly cheerful and upbeat--as if she was genuinely happy to see us go. read more

Great ambiance, My group and I weren't too impressed with the food that we ordered, maybe we should've asked our waitress. We did receive good service and would go again for the space and drinks! read more

Devil's Advocate - Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went here for the 1st time last night and sat at the bar. The bartender was very friendly and truffle fries were great! It was difficult to find parking. Overall nothing special but worth trying once read more

Once again I found myself traveling for work in the twin cities and let me tell you Minneapolis did not disappoint. The Devils Advocate is now both my favorite movie featuring Keanu Reeves and my go to place for an amazing burger when in the downtown area. Service was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend! read more

Randomly came across this place and glad we stopped in. My first impression when we walked in was wow this place is so cool! Decor is modern with a fire place area. Looks nice and clean to top it all off. Food: Bruchata sampler - really good!! I highly suggest you order this and try it. The toast that paired with it was small and crunchy just the right size for it Steak and eggs pizza - this was the beat item that I tried. I was not sure how this would taste but I'm glad I tried it. They too pouched eggs on top of the pizza to add more flavor to it. The flavor fair well together making every time bite enjoyable! Eggs Benedict - had a slice of this pizza and it was also good! Bowl - this was interesting. A bowl full of greens. Extremely healthy and perfect for the vegetarians! Mediterranean salad - this salad had shrimp on top of it and u thought it had too much sauce on it. Still good! Bloody Mary - they have a full list of any type of Bloody Mary who you here. Overall, this place was really good! read more

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Decor unique and inviting. Nice variety of menu items. Close to downtown Stillwater. Happy hour good.

Alex was a stellar server! Gave us great recommendations. We loved the sesame green beans. 10/10 recommend!

It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. The Ceasar salad was the best thing we got - we ordered a meatball sandwich, goat cheese pizza, and some sides. For a place that hypes up the meat balls, eh. read more

I only had one drink here, so might not be as accurate of a review, but I heard the food was not that great either, could be wrong though. Typically I don't drink much, so I asked the waiter which cocktail he recommended would be the sweetest and he suggested the pirate. I ordered the pirate and it was not sweet at all.. I noticed this drink was one of the most expensive out of them all, so not sure if that's why he recommended it. Overall service was okay, he came back a couple times to ask how we were doing. My check showed an "employee benefit fee" of 2% which is a little annoying, because there's no signs or anything that say that and they never mentioned it in the beginning. The total for my one drink with the fee a tip was literally $18. Not worth it at all. read more

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Food was decent, but I was more shocked to see tip included in my bill for a party of one. Very deceiving. I understand if it was larger party, but not 1-4 people. read more

Great service and food was delicious. Have eaten here more than once ! The cheesecake is delicious but soooo tiny they give you a Demi spoon to eat it! Seriously skinny served with 4-5 blueberries!! With tax and tip $16!!! Outrageous price for this tiny amount!! Like, I know you're not the Cheesecake Restaurant but wow. Easily could be eaten in one bite, almost lost on the plate!! read more

Good food and drinks. Great conversation at the bar. Will comeback next time I visit the Minneapolis

Great location. Cool place for a hang out Good place for a first date Good service Misleading Restaurant Name. My husband and I were thinking like "Wow! What can this be about with such a cool name!!" So- We took a gamble on it ( I usually do research on a restaurant prior to eating and this time I didn't so shame on me!) We made reservations because our show was close to this location. We sat down all dressed up thinking "This is gonna be Great food for a great date night!"Our waitress seated us and gave us the menu. Oh boy! We were smacked in the face with complete disappointment. We laughed after we took a few minutes to peruse the menu. Food consists of your normal pizza and pasta joint. Truly, Nothing too exciting to write home about. Wouldn't mention it to others and really no memorable food choice, would rather recommend Carbone's of you want similar food selection- and dam! I suffered in heels to eat pizza when I could've worn sneakers and my sweats!!! Trust me reviewers!- I wasn't the only one in heels in this place either. We did say that if this place was a blow then we'd hit up Brits which is half a block over. For a restaurant name like this- I'd recommend matching food to the title. (Hey!! Time For a revamp of your menu perhaps? ) It's like going into an Asian restaurant and getting served Pasta. Disappointed that there was no spice selection, no boldness to anything, no burgers with a crazy flame story even, no crazy drink name like "Devils little sister!" Whatever you want to call it. Just sadly disappointed that it was your normal pizza palace hidden behind a cool name. I'd recommend making your "Devils Advocate" stand out instead of hidden behind an Angel. read more

This the worse the worse food experience of my life. The customer service was poor & he had an attitude, the food had no seasoning, the truffle on the fries were old I could taste it. I will not eat here again. read more

Devil's Advocate - Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We really enjoyed dinner at the devil's advocate in downtown Minneapolis the other day, it is a very unique place with good Italian (and some other) dishes. The room itself is sleek and located on a busy corner of Nicollet st. The decor was nice, with a bar on one side, and the restaurant on the other, although you can certainly dine in the bar if you wish. My wife and I split the roasted garlic white been hummus along with the pork ragu Bolognese pasta. Both were very tasty, but the Hummus was our favorite, the toasted bread that came with was also excellent. Also shout out to the staff, they were very quick and easy to deal with. read more

It was so nice to find a kitchen open until midnight after we saw a show at the Orpheum! The Bianca pizza monthly special was incredible! A few hits and misses trying to find gluten free options, but the kitchen ad wait staff were very accommodating! read more

I work in the restaurant industry. I have never charged a customer for a chase when they order a shot of liquor. The server barely came to my table, as if she was scared to come to my table.. besides my service this place is beautiful the food was great but I recommend that they talk to their servers about trying to get over on people that live in the neighborhood. This is my second time trying this restaurant my first time eating there the first time I didn't get charge for having the orange juice back to a couple tequila shots. Anyways, I hope this helps you. You should always get an itemized receipt when you go to this location. read more

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Food was not worth the LONG wait. Definitely overpriced and we were charged for food and beer we didn't even consume. Our waiter was nice but completely overwhelmed and unable to handle all his tables. Our food and appetizer came out together. The salad with added steak had no steak because it wasn't cooked yet so they just brought out the salad alone and said they would be back with the steak. That took another 15 minutes to get the steak that was supposed to be on top of the salad. And we had already waited nearly an hour for our food. I was so ready to leave, I just paid the bill at the table and got outta there before realizing we had been charged for a beer that they were out of and couldn't deliver. We had changed to a different beer when told they were out of it - we were charged for BOTH. We didn't finish our appetizer because it all came out at the same time, but when they came to clear our plates, they dumped our appetizer without even asking if we wanted to take it to go. The vibe is cool, and it looks like it would be a great spot. But looks can be deceiving. read more

Went here for brunch on a Saturday, it was average. It was not that busy when we were there, yet it took them about 15 minutes to greet us. The bloody mary was pretty good but they were a little spendy (ranging from $10-$16). For food I ordered the avocado toast that comes with a side of breakfast potatoes. When they brought it out, they forgot the egg on the toast and potatoes, so my plate looked really sad (see photo). I don't know how they ever thought it looked okay to bring out to me??? I told them and they took it back to fix it. While I waited for my food, they gave me a coffee liqueur cocktail with dry ice - super cool looking drink that smokes out of the glass! The avocado toast was pretty plain tasting. I wouldn't get it here again. Although the food was average, we did have a great waiter and the inside of the restaurant was welcoming and trendy. read more

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So I fly into Minneapolis for a football game...check into my hotel and Google places to eat. The name caught my attention and I am sooooo glad it did. The food was fantastic (fried artichoke app was insanely good) and the sausage sandwich was perfect. But the food wasn't all that was center stage....it was the staff...just some amazingly funny and chill owner, bartender and manager. Ya all "had me at hello!" Made it hard for me to even think going somewhere else for food while I'm here! read more

When we arrived at 7 on a Friday, the bar was full, but the restaurant was empty. After receiving my food, I understand why. The meatball was the star of an underwhelming meal. Steak was worse than Applebee's (not that Applebee's is the gold standard) read more

Great lunch with my sisters. Bloody Mary was very good. Nice way to start lunch. I was off work so bloody Mary was on the menu. My sisters were working so no Bloody Mary for them Menu is good. Nice variety. Fries are crisp. Cole slaw is a little to coke slaw. Needed for seasoning. But everything else was perfect. Service was attentive and food. Enjoy! read more

Jennifer is such a fun and awesome bartender! The wife n I go there just for her! She's so sweet and has remembered our initial orders numerous times now. We will continue to visit solely because of her! read more

Was really excited to check out the new version of Devil's advocate as I was a huge fan of their original location + I work close by so was hoping for a regular lunch and happy hour spot. I visited on a Wednesday for lunch - and we were one of the only tables when we arrived ~12pm. Our server immediately helped us navigate the menu and was very attentive throughout our visit. We ended up ordering the Minnesota Grain Bowl and the Southwest Salad + a side of fries. The Minnesota Grain Bowl was super unexciting, not bad just fairly bland. The Southwest Salad was extremely flavorful, but felt overpriced for the size considering it didn't have any protein in it (which is a $4 up charge). The fries were pretty tasty- and the portion felt sizable for $5. Our total lunch came out to ~$32 (pre-tip). They did appear to be extremely accommodating to dietary restrictions as they have a robust vegetarian menu + were great about checking any limitations that my friend may have due to some allergies. Their tap list (and bottle/can list) was fairly impressive, with lots of more unique offerings that are definitely not on most local tap lists. A few misses that happened during our visit that definitely made my experience less than ideal: - I ordered my salad without red onion but the served heard without red pepper instead, so I unfortunately missed out on peppers + had to experience red onions for my meal -The restaurant didn't have mustard? This felt like a strange item not to offer as it feels like it should be standard for any restaurant -Some items felt a bit overpriced (especially when they didn't include protein) -They do sneak in an additional 2% employee benefit fee onto your tab. Earlier reviews mention a credit card fee of ~4%, it appears that this has changed, but they do have the employee benefit fee that is a bit of a surprise at the end read more

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I heard amazing things about this restaurant. I went there and I would love to give a nice review, but I can't. I ordered a beer and that eventually got to me. I waited well over 30 minutes and my food never showed up. Servers ignored me. I eventually asked to pay for my beer. Pathetic service. I tried to mention this to the manager who could hand resolved it and maybe earn a good review, but he too ignored me and quite frankly didn't care. That's not ok! I will never return. read more

If you love eggs Benedict you must try their Benedict pizza holy cow. It was the best experience I have had! Decent bloody. Cool coffe drink with dry ice read more

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Horrible and slow service with argumentative staff. 30 mins at table without water being offered. Drink eventually arrived and it was wrong (even though waitress argued that "that's not what you ordered" read more

As soon as I walked in, I loved the look and feel of this place. There are several seating options (bar, dining area and lounge), which all had their own vibes. The vapor fireplace and incredible chandeliers gave the area a modern but cozy feel. I had heard a lot of good things about the food and creative drinks. I ordered a delicious and delicate hibiscus drink. I'm a vegetarian and enjoyed the HUGE range of no-meat options. The beet bruschetta and garden pasta were faves. And the pizza is magic! Love the crispy thin crust and interesting toppings (the pepper pizza was delicious and surprisingly not too spicy). The greens salad was also deceptively yummy for an all-green bowl- I wish I could get that everyday for a weekday lunch. I loved that most ingredients are locally sourced- you could definitely tell with the freshness and flavor. Can't wait to go back when I'm in Minneapolis next! read more

We were there when they first opened, but I must say, they made the experience the best possible one. They were missing a few beers that were on the menu, but that's ok.The food was quite delicious and the staff was very attentive. The decor is very cool, and the vibe is something I look forward to enjoying again the next time I am in Minneapolis. read more

We had tickets to Orchestra Hall and we looking for somewhere close and different, this was a great find. 5:30pm on a Thursday - the ambience was perfect for our girls night out! There were several different types of seating - booths, comfy chairs, high tops, belly up to the bar, and regular table and chairs. We shared the Spring Rolls as our Starter. They were good. I ordered the Honey Sriracha crispy chicken sandwich and would HIGHLY recommend giving it a chance. I would absolutely get again. One of the other gals got a veggie bowl of some sort that looked great too. Bathrooms were small but clean. There was a patio with outdoor seating and service. Prices were reasonable. Give it a try! read more

It is unfortunate that my review is two stars for a business that historically was one of my favorites in it's old location and original menu. Although the new location on Nicolette Mall is a nice venue and more spacious, the food quality is not what you would expect. The menu selection and beer and cocktail list is good on paper, but the execution of that menu is not. A few examples include: Lobster Rolls that are more like very basic lobster sliders; a Mediterranean Salad where the lamb kabobs were cold and dry and the salad leaves were very prickly texture. Other menu items at the table that night were also subpar. The place is ok to lounge and have a drink, but that's all I can recommend. read more

Like others have already mentioned, this establishment charges a "non-cash fee" of 3.95 percent when you use a credit card. This fee is not conspicuously posted anywhere, nor mentioned by our server. I had to explicitly ask why they charge this fee AFTER I saw it on our bill and the response was that "downtown Minneapolis charges higher taxes..." Another deceptive and unethical practice I've encountered here is how they "round up" the bill. Because I didn't want to pay the 3.95 percent "non-cash" fee, I opted to pay with paper instead. However, upon getting my revised bill, and the non-cash fee still lingered on there. Also, instead of giving me my $7.65 back, the server simply left $7 in the check book. What?!? Our server was no where to be found at this moment, so we asked the host to track our server down. When our server came over, he was palpably combative with a "what's going on guys!?" We explained to him that the erroneous non-cash fee was still on the bill, and that we were short changed. He semi-apologized and proceeded to make things right, or so I thought. The non-cash fee was removed, but he still "rounded up" and pocketed my change. In my book, when you withhold change due to customers without their explicit consent, it is steeling from customers in broad daylight. This coupled with the non-cash fee unfortunately casts a long dark shadow on this establishment. Are they hoping there will be enough unsuspecting customers that they can simply get away with this? I hope this place gets their act together soon or otherwise word will spread and they will be beyond redemption. As far as the food, everything was passable at best. We went here because of the location, but after having such a weird experience here, not sure if we will ever come back unless they change management and implement appropriate business practices. read more

Devil's is back! Their bar and lounge are very swanky and cozy. The location is very prime, on the corner of 11th & Nicollet. The clientele is a nice mix, all are welcome. Everyone who works there is friendly and professional. I love the late-night eats, available 10pn-12am. Specifically, the Black 'N Blue Pizza. If you haven't been yet, what are you waiting for? Get in there! read more

We walked to Devils Advocate in below zero temperatures from our hotel. We ordered Dry Rubbed Wings,Pizza and Meatballs. The wings seasoned perfectly.The pizza was a special group creation. It was the right thing on a cold winters night. The Meatballs in the marinara sauce was my favorite. The drinks were reasonably price. One beer though was the highlight of our night. My friend ordered a 40 oz beer.We were expecting a pitcher. When the beer was served it was an old school 40.oz bottle of Miller Highlife. OMG The kind you'd buy from the corner store back in the day. What a great place for great night !! read more

We met up with friends there this past weekend, before going to a concert at Orchestra Hall. The menu seemed to be a perfect size. Enough options for many palates, but not so big that they didn't have a good focus on what they do well. They had a nice beer selection. Better than your average downtown restaurant, and well priced. There's a decent liquor selection, and the Yamazaki whisky I ordered was surprisingly inexpensive. The food was fantastic and very flavorful. The pizza, ravioli, the chicken sandwich and the vegetarian pasta were all top notch. Fresh, well done, and wonderful flavors. We definitely need to come back to try more items off the menu. A big benefit of the smaller menu is that the kitchen can focus on doing everything very well, and it shows. The atmosphere was great. Not so loud that you couldn't have a conversation. Warm and inviting, and comfortable. I'd call it classic, yet contemporary. Definitely a great place to just hang out, as well as have a good meal. When the bill came, there was one more nice surprise. They offer a discount when paying by cash. It's a great perk that will definitely have me keeping cash on me when I go back. The discount for using cash was bigger than any cash back options I have on a credit card. Makes it more than worthwhile to pay that way. With everything that we experienced at The Devil's Advocate, I'm very much looking forward to going back and exploring the menu even more. read more

Some co-workers and I went out for a Happy Hour cocktail. After a Friday we are usually pretty thirsty and being it was a beautiful summer day we decided to sit on the patio. I ordered the mojito and it met my Friday mood. We also ordered the chicken salad wraps and fries from the happy hour menu. The chicken salad wraps were amazing, I only wish there would have been more! Why I am giving this a 3 star is because the patio was extremely noisy. The bus stop is right there and it was difficult to even have a conservation across the table. I wish we had just sad inside. I also felt service was a little slow. read more

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The new Devil's Advocate on Nicollet Mall has such a cozy vibe you could chill here all day with their plush couches and "fire"place. The food is amazing! The pizzas and house made pastas are great. Looking for a snack? The carpaccio is my fave! Save room for a T-Rex Cookie for dessert! read more

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Service was great. Everything came quickly. The bloodied are all awesome. We were intrigued by the bloody tower but weren't ready to commit to that ;) Thry have a unique take on breakfast potatoes. The lobster bisque was great comfort food. Fries are read more

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