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've had some incredible seasonal drinks at Silver Fern over the last year! The latest one I loved:…read moreRaspberry Cheesecake Latte. It's truly a perfect drink! That cheesecake topping with raspberry syrup felt like dessert without being too sweet. It really complemented the latte. The team here is always nice and helpful and the place is usually bustling with energy. Really awesome cafe in Northeast Mpls!

I absolutely adore this place! I've been a couple times now and have never been let down. The vibes…read moreare immaculate and the staff are always incredibly friendly and quick with orders. I recommend getting there as early as possible because it's very popular and fills up quickly! I most recently went to try their fall coffee flight, which included pumpkin spice latte, miso caramel latte, tiramisu latte (with a lady finger!), and a chaider. To my surprise, I liked miso caramel latte the most! I thought it for sure would've been the pumpkin spice latte. The chaider was pretty good too, but a little too sweet for me. I'll definitely be back again soon!

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.

Small, but mighty. Cozy, but not necessarily comfortable. Great wine, good food…read more The concept is great! A fabulous wine menu and knowledgeable staff. We wanted a recommendation and the wine picked for us was excellent. Went with the Plavac Milos. The food is honestly incredible! The carrots were my favorite. Someday I'll get enough courage to try the tinned fish. I wish seating was a little more comfortable for the whole "drink a bottle and stay awhile" vibe. It also can get pretty loud when it's busy in the tight quarters.

Finally made it here & had a great meal. My friend from Hawaii was visiting & she texted me a…read morecouple weeks in advance asking me if I've been meaning to try any new restaurants. I immediately replied Vinai & she told me she booked us a reservation & I was excited for 2 weeks until we arrived. AMBIANCE: It feels like a more upscale trendy Asian spot but still felt warm, airy, and welcoming. Folks were both dressed up and casual. Our server was nice, but did think it was funny how she explained "family style" to a table of Asian folks but I guess it's safer not to assume. FOOD: It was all delicious but my fav was the Laab Carpaccio-that's a must get! We also enjoyed the Fun Fun Egg Noodles & Hmong Cucumbers for something healthier & then the pork chop. It was def worth paying extra for the green hot sauce & for some extra sticky rice. We also enjoyed our cocktails and mango sticky rice dessert. Yes it's a bit spendy but I would say it's worth it & can't find any of these dishes at Hmong Village :) Lastly, I saw the owner of the restaurant join the table next to us. I was so close to leaning over and giving him a high-five but resisted embarrassing my friend, but maybe next time!

Food: 3/3 Overall, the food we chose was very good. I…read morehighly recommend the double cut pork chop. The flavors were familiar, yet elevated by the chef in a refreshing way. I'm sure lots of you are wondering what this means. Well, IMO there are lots of Asian restaurants in the Twin Cities that try to elevate the food for what is typically considered cheap Asian street/home-cooked food so they can charge a premium price. Most of them do it very poorly. This place actually hits the mark on most of their dishes. This is not just a trendy place for less familiar Caucasian patrons, but can be enjoyed by those familiar with the flavors. Service: 1/1 Staff was attentive and provided excellent service. I was seated in a busier spot, and the servers always made an effort to give me plenty of space. Ambiance: 1/1 The seating was clean and spacious, and the lighting was not too bright or too dim. It is street parking, but it is manageable with the nearby neighborhoods.

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!

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!

All of our food was fantastic!! We had the crab artichoke…read moredip to start, and it came out blazing hot. It was very yummy and we practically liked the bowl clean (once it cooled down). I started with the Ramble on Rose cocktail, and while it was very tasty, it was quite small. I moved on to wine with my dinner. For our mains, we had the Rigatoni and the Orecchiette. Again, both came out nice and hot, and we fabulous tasting. We both ate every single bite! I did ask for extra cheese to top my Rigatoni, but I just really like cheese. The flavor of the sauce was deep and rich even without the extra. We had a reservation, but it wasn't crowded, even on a Saturday night. I liked the décor inside, there is a bar for a more casual drink-only spot, and some outside seating.

We live nearby and high hopes since this used to be amazing pasta. It was so so and the service…read morekept coming to our table so often we couldn't even have a conversation. Don't ask how are the first bites three times! Rigatoni was good and the Caesar was good too but the meatball sauce was different than the pasta vodka sauce so my guest said that was a problem. Best dish was the olive tapenade appetizer and the bar was packed.

AMAZING! I visited on a Thursday around 6pm and sat at the bar with my friend. We ordered the Chefs…read moreChoice cocktail to start with which I highly recommend! It's a jalapeño and basil infused gin with Aperol, Cucumber Oleo and lemon-so good we ordered two each! To eat we ordered the Baked Reginette Bolognese and the Smoked Brisket Sandwich. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The servicing sizes are pretty big so you are likely to have leftovers. The service was superb and we were never left waiting. Great place for happy hour or a bite to eat.

This is one of my go to spots in NE, primarily for their Beef Capriccio and the Old Fashioned. It…read moreis great every single time!! Always super friendly service and the art work gives you lots to look at. Love this cozy corner of NE Mpls

Have been wanting to come here since they opened, but always forget about it behind the store…read more After seeing photos from a friend who stopped by, I decided to make a reservation and finally give the sidebar a try. The space is very nice. A little loud, but not so bad you can't have a conversation. I love the big windows along the side and being behind the storefront on the other side. For the food...fantastic. I saw arancini on the menu, which I can never say no to. These had a pea pesto, which was perfect for spring. I ended up getting the chicken sandwich for my dinner and had a couple fabulous cocktails. Since we stopped in for a birthday celebration, we were also treated to a delicious scoop of cake batter ice cream. Our server was delightful, very fast and incredibly friendly. He also had great suggestions for those who wanted a recommendation. All in all, would definitely come back to the Sidebar!

I absolutely love this restaurant. I've been twice and brunch and twice for dinner. The cocktails…read moreare unique and tasty, and the food is always amazing. I'm pescatarian and there are a lot of veggie forward options to choose. My favorites are the hummus crudities plate (it's not boring I promise!), fondue, mussels, and the broccolini. The ambiance is intimate and cozy, but it can get a bit loud due to how many people are seated in the smaller space.

Absolutely loved this place! Excellence all around! This place checks almost every box…read more Great outdoor dining area- it was a little too windy to sit outside today, but will for sure be back to enjoy the summer patio. Can't beat the views and the parking if you're lucky is pretty close, but no problem to walk to this place. Inside seating is just as nice with great views. Service was exceptional! We had the absolute best server who was just amazing! So outgoing and made the visit enjoyable. Just an absolute delight and I heard others complimenting his as well. He really made our Mother's Day brunch enjoyable. Food was great: Mediterranean chop salad looked amazing and was said to be very good. Eggs, bacon and toast were good. American breakfast- good potatoes. Breakfast sandwich was good. Amazing sauce on the arugula. Breakfast tacos were also said to be good with really good tortillas. Bloody Mary was pretty good. It didn't have all the bells and whistles with it, but it was a great spicy flavor. This place is a gem and checked all the boxes. I am sure it is quite packed in the warmer months. Excellent music playlist and clean restrooms. Highly recommend this place!

Lovely restaurant with amazing views of the river, bridge, and city skyline in the heart of St…read moreAnthony Main. We sat at the beautiful bar on Easter afternoon for some lovely cocktails. I went with the Mexico City cocktail that has a smoky yet fruity taste to it alongside a black salt rim. Delish. Then I had a mini gin martini which was the perfect size to try it out (on the happy hr menu). We'll be definitely back in the future to dine in. Their brunch menu looks great and their patio overlooking the city - can't beat those views! Remy and Brady were our awesome bartenders who were friendly and helpful with suggestions.