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    Grackle

    4.3 (126 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Potato dippers up front. Dipping sauces on the side. Wild rice burger in the back. Go get 'em.
    Raj D.

    This place is pretty wonderful. The challenge with being consistently good is they can get busy especially in the weekends. Make sure to check if you need reservation's. Today was Potato sippers with sauces. The sauces are pretty awesome. We got Sriracha, ginger lime and Thai chili. The sandwich was wild rice burger. It's pretty darn good too. Coffee today as it's a mellow one.

    Seared Halibut
    Tpl K.

    The seared halibut was fresh, flavorful, and a generous portion, the lemon pistachio cream was incredible! The dry-aged pork chop was juicy, big, and topped with crispy sweet potatoes and fig glaze such a great combo. Plenty of sides to choose from, which is a nice bonus. The plantain was just okay, but the other dishes more than made up for it. Service was a bit slow, but understandable given staffing. I'll definitely be back!

    Chicken wild rice soup with crackers added
    Andrew J.

    Quick pleasant service. Asked about their coffee and how brewed and type - light or dark. Server nicely provided a sample of the brew of the day. Both my portion and my partner's were of adequate size. For the price the soup was just right.. and reminded me of the old fashioned chicken wild rice soup the church ladies make - deliciously creamy. Seating area in the bar was nice quiet and clean for a mid day lunch.

    Scott F.

    Had a lunch meeting with NBC's John Ziegler (Minnesota's best meteorologist) and we decided to try Grackle. The vibe is great--such a noticeable upgrade from the previous tenant but honestly, the food is even better. We ordered the tostada salad with spicy shredded chicken and the steak wrap, and both were outstanding. They've also got a really solid drink list, but since it was a lunch meeting we kept it simple. We'll definitely be back--next time with our wives, there is lots more to try!

    Jazlynn P.

    Met 2 friends here for brunch. The inside has great natural lighting and a nice seating setup. Although the service was spotty our server was polite. It has a typical American menu with a variety of choices. Amongst the group we had: Artichoke dip- flavorful Shrimp tacos- sweet and spicy French toast- the flavor was good but too mushy for my liking Cheeseburger sliders- typical but liked the grilled onions

    Dry rib chicken wings with a side of ranch and the sweet Thai sauce- get the sauce on the side! The dry rib is delish!
    Nicole N.

    I have passed this place sooo many times since it opened and decided it was time to give it a shot! So glad we did! There is plenty of free parking! I would recommend getting a reservation. We got in right away with a reservation, but I saw plenty of people seated in the lobby hoping for a table to open up. The vibes are new, modern and relaxed. This would be a great first date spot! As far as the kiddos, I'd say leave them home for this spot. The service here was fantastic! Our server was Charles and he did a great job making sure our water glasses were full, that we were enjoying each item we ordered and that we were well taken care of! He was a delight! The food: We started with drinks. My boyfriend got a beer, which he really enjoyed and I got a nonalcoholic rhubarb lemonade! Very refreshing and a perfect amount of rhubarb! Next was the cheesy tuscan dip! Absolutely get this!! You can pick between bread or chips and I think either would be delicious with this! It was creamy, cheesy and wasn't too hot when it came out! For entrees, my boyfriend got the salmon burger and basically inhaled it! He said it was done very well and had great flavors! I got the dry rub chicken wings from the appetizer section. Do yourself a favor and get these, but get the sauce on the side! The dry rub was delicious!! When I saw creme brûlée, I knew I had to get it! So many places have this as a dessert item and fail at making it correctly! This place is not one of them, and dare I say the best in the twin cities!? It was cool, creamy, the sugar was done well! The flavor was spectacular! I'll definitely be thinking about this for awhile! Save room and give it a try as well!! I would absolutely recommend this place!

    Pink Pony Club
    Ashley J.

    Staff was amazing. The bartenders worked as a team, and the flow and energy of rushes and loads shifting from when I was there around 3pm-6pm I think it was incredible, would recommend if you're in this area!!! I can't wait to try more! Amazing energy flow. There were lively conversations, but not yelling or being flamboyant. The mini flatbread app was good but I just came for the drinks Win for the quality, how fast it was for me and +1 for the price

    Fried Yuca & Tomatillo Cream Sauce & Apple Vinaigrette
    Crystal D.

    Walking in I was marveled at how chic this restaurant looks. I was able to get a seat at the bar right away. Service was great checking in frequently. I decided to do mango everything and it was the perfect pairing. My drink of choice was Unwritten (by Natasha Bedingfield), it was light, sweet, and refreshing. The Mango Shrimp Tacos were beyond unique. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, with a lot of spice. The mango, toasted coconut slaw, and honey-lime aioli helped tone the spice down a bit but added to the overall flavor of the meal. I will get this again and again! The Fried Yuca with Tomatillo Cream Sauce & Apple Vinaigrette was a great side. Recommend trying all the sauces as they did not disappoint.

    Laura O.

    First time visiting Grackle, Celebrated a birthday party with 8 others. Everyone's food was delicious, service was great, everything top notch. The atmosphere was very nice, Parking was a little hard but we all found a spot. They have delicious sauces for dipping fries etc.... There Crem bro le was enormous and to die for... will for sure be back to try many more dishes.

    Crispy potato wedges
    Paul M.

    Easy parking. Beautiful exterior and interior with great vibes and ambiance. The restaurant has great energy and plenty of seating options depending on occasion or group size. Service was friendly and interactive. Kitchen service was was quick getting out food, but the bar service was slow getting out drinks. Order: Dry rub chicken wings with sweet Thai sauce on the side. Delicious crispy exterior that was perfectly seasoned. Interior was juicy. If you know you know always have sauce on the side to dip if needed. These were good with or without sauce. Crispy potato wedges with dipping sauce. Crispy and seasoned perfectly. Honey mustard and Calabrian chili sauce were delicious. Ribeye steak with smashed potatoes and asparagus. Cooked perfect medium rare temp but the fat was not rendered enough and created many fatty bites. Cream brulee dessert. Delicious. Just what you would want. Overall great experience.

    Mariah L.

    **First time at Grackle.** We were greeted with great hospitality from the host, which set a positive tone but unfortunately, service dropped off once we were seated. We arrived around 4:45 PM, and it wasn't busy, but it took over 10 minutes for anyone to greet us. Our server seemed attentive to nearby tables, but ours (the only one with kids) was noticeably overlooked. It took another 15 minutes just to place our order. **Food came out quickly once ordered**, which we appreciated. We started with the **Tuna Stacker** -- it was good, fresh, and flavorful, but I didn't love how the sauce was underneath everything. Would've preferred it on the chip itself for better balance. The chip was too big, the ratio was off. 6.5/10 My husband got the **Perfect Storm Burger** great flavor overall, though the bacon was a bit overpowering. 7/10 I had the **Gochujang Chicken Sandwich** -- unfortunately, it was a bit one-note. The chicken was juicy. The tomato and lettuce didn't really work with it; something like a slaw or creamy sauce would've helped balance it better. 5/10 The **Sriracha Honey Lime sauce** was amazing definitely a must-try! 10/10 **Truffle aioli** was pretty standard. 8/10 **Fries** were fantastic crisp, hot, and well-seasoned. 7.5/10 The **kids' chicken tenders** looked great too solid portion and fresh.7/10 We'll probably give Grackle another shot. The food has potential, and some items were really enjoyable. But service needs work, especially when it's not busy. It's also on the pricier side, so hoping for a more consistent experience next time.

    Mango pineapple burger - savory and full of flavor. So delicious!
    Jitt B.

    Our first time trying this and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was contemporary and trendy. Our server was super friendly and helpful! He was attentive and gave us great recommendations. The food was incredible and super tasty! This is a place I'll highly recommend and will definitely be coming again!

    these are pieces from the second porkchop that was brought out. the meat was still raw which was disappointing.
    Chelsey G.

    Very nice and professional environment. Although, we were brought two separate pork chops because the first one brought out was raw. Unfortunately, the second one given to us was also raw which the staff was very kind and we were not charged for the either of the porkchops! Although the porkchop wasn't a hit for us, the rest of the food we had was absolutely fantastic. Our server, the manager, and a staff member up front were very kind and generous during our one mishap.

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