I was impressed! All four of us loved our drinks, food and dessert. Our server was extremely articulate and professional. The guitar music playing on the nearby stage was a perfect addition to the celebration of a friend's birthday we were having. We all decided on the Prix Fixe for $45 which was a starter, a main and a dessert. My flatbread starter could have been a meal all alone. No joke. Its flavors were amazing! I tried husbo's endive which was also to die for! I had the Skuna Bay Salmon main which was perfectly done. The almond cake with passion fruit and coconut ice cream was a terrific treat! I didn't mention the drinks, but the "sipping shots" were big enough to be called a drink. I had the "Keyser Soze" which was lovely, and enough tequila... I am a little person so... Everything here screams "fancy," but the atmosphere is so chill. I would definitely go back. read more

Icehouse - Skuna Bay Salmon - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Had one of the worst restaurant experiences ever tonight at Icehouse: - depressing ambiance: dark and cold, and almost empty for a Saturday night - building had a strange smell (like burnt plastic). My hair still smells awful hours later - apps were delivered before we had any utensils or drinks - cheese curds were greasy, soggy, and clumped together - server was distracted and slow We ended up finishing our drinks and leaving to find dinner elsewhere on Eat Street. We had previously had a great meal here, but will not be returning ever. read more

I always have a good time and the food is delicious. I leave feeling like, "whoohoo! as good as it gets!" Ice House has one of my favorite tasting menus. I mean, it's always different, but it's good every time and probably the most affordable I've had. $35 for a 5 course and $50 for a 10 (TEN) course meal. One of these days I'll do the 10 course, but I'm already so full after 5... and I can eat! There's always a bonus bite at the beginning of the courses and it's always delicious. After that, the menu progresses with beautifully plated veggies (and sometimes edible flowers), deeeeeelicious fish, then more substantial portions like pork belly or beef brisket, finished with a fancy and intricate dessert. Everything is plated like art. Importantly, the service is impeccable. They have a limited number of seats for the tasting menus, so the staff shepherding you through the night gives you their full attention the entire time. If you aren't in the mood for such an involved 1.5-2 hour dining experience, they also have their regular menu full of delicious dishes. Additionally, Ice House is a nice venue for music and performances. I love the intimate and candle lit space that allows you to be up close with the artists. Always a good time and good eats. read more

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I had a horrible experience at this place. I went there for the Latino music night and left the place feeling absolutely miserable. The manager was rude and vulgar towards me, he demanded to leave the place and used a rude language. I kept wondering if I was a white woman not a Latina would be get that treatment. In few words don't go there if you don't want your Humanity be diminished. read more

I never go out to live shows but my friends where playing. The event was a few months back. The headliner was Bain Around the Sun album release. First of all the venue was amazing. Right when you walk in the door the stage is to your left and the bar is on the right. There's not a bad seat in the house. I will definitely return. Wishing them well. Dp read more

Icehouse - Great show at the Icehouse Bain Around the Sun. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great food and drinks! Highly recommend going on a night when they have an event! Staff was very attentive and knowledgeable, amazing experience! read more

Great Cuban salsa band and available cold water! I didn't get any food or beverages. Good space for dancing

Good place to drop by for some food and a drink or two. The people working were nice, it was really calm and quite no one else was in there. The food is a little $ but it is unique and good! Pictured is the fried okra. A few more vegan options would be cool. Our server was so nice!! read more

Icehouse - Fried okra Deviled eggs Tequila blood orange drink - SO goooood!!! - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My fiancé and I had a coupon to Icehouse from our Uptown magazine and we're coming to the Eat Street area anyway to stop by Tilt. We've lived in Uptown together for almost 3 years and somehow haven't made it over so we figured tonight was as good as ever to come by. We were seated instantly (though we made a reservation on Open Table for some extra rewards points) and in the back towards large windows for natural light. I'm not sure if they have live music tonight but we passed a stage to get to our seats. Our server, Tricia, greeted us promptly and was very friendly. We looked over the drink list and ended up ordering a bottle of Pinot noir and started with some Kung Pow Cauliflower, a tasty blend of slightly crunchy cauliflower with a glaze of chili peanut oil, peanuts, and scallions. Highly recommend this as a veggie starter with a slight kick. My fiancé ordered the pork belly and LOVED it. The pork was very tender and the crispy beans flavorful. He was a little surprised by how small the plate looked at first but it ended up being a great portion size. I ordered the large potato gnocchi with an addition of pork belly for some extra protein. Honestly, with the size of the cauliflower starter I should have ordered the small and that would have been the perfect size. I'm a huge fan of gnocchi but was disappointed in theirs. It was honestly more like French fries than a pasta dish - and yes, I know gnocchi has potato but the amount of potato in this was incredibly rich. We were also caught a bit off guard when we went to lay and found that they charge you extra to use your credit card. I'm not sure if it's a flat fee or a percentage but either way that's a cost you should be absorbing when you're already paying $90 for a meal for 2. Great service, most of the food was good and the environment was cool. But because they charge their customers to use credit cards I honestly don't think we'll be back. read more

Icehouse - Why would you charge your customers to use their credit card on a $90 tab? Really disappointing. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Love the vibes here! Music is always great and the food is super good. Our server was very sweet and efficient. Please support this locally owned venue and keep them thriving! read more

This is a poorly managed music venue who will cancel any show just to make a few more bucks. No musicians should trust Icehouse management and community members should not spend their money here. read more

First review of 2017: We came here for happy hour. It is kind of nice to have a section for HH people. It is in the back room filled with big windows which I love. The atmosphere was quiet around 2:30pm because people are still at work and it is subzero temperature outside, so no one really want to come out. (LOL) Our server was very nice. I had a veggie burger with fries. It was very delicious, the next day I tried to make one myself. The fries was super good especially when dipped in ketchup mixed with hot sauce. According to my friend the mac and cheese tasted very good as well. We ordered a glass of Rose and one of their specialty cocktails. Overall experience was very good. Place is super cute inside and staff is amazing. Definitely a place to bring dates. Street parking. read more

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absolutely the worst bartenders I've ever experienced. Didn't remotely care about helping people get drinks, yelled at people about the drinks they were trying to order, moved slower than anyone whose ever tried to earn money and couldn't even keep track of which patrons were next in line. 20 minutes just to get our tab. hideous wasting our time at the bar either trying to order or get our tab instead of enjoying time with friends. wouldn't go there again if you paid me read more

Had a really great time here! Came in on a Saturday morning and got to enjoy a live jazz band performing during our brunch which really enhanced our dining experience. I ordered the quiche and am still dreaming about it. It was very thick and firm but at the same time light and fluffy. Seasonal greens were also amazing. I was mostly blown away by the presentation (see image). Service was also incredible and I would definitely come back for another meal! read more

Icehouse - Featured quiche - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Food was not very good. Shrimp was bad. It's frustrating when restaurants offer shrimp dishes, but fail to find a quality supplier. Ugh! Grain bowl was only so/so. Fried green tomatoes were delicious and drinks were good, so not a total loss. We likely won't go back. read more

Wow. I could eat here every night if my waist line never grew, but my wallet always did. I came here with a group of eight with no reservations. Luckily for us they had a large group not show up and we ended up at the chefs table. Which was this grand little private dinning area where we could see all of the action. I felt fancy. In fact the whole place, with its decor, made me feel a bit grand and fancy. This was our second stop for food for the night so we ordered a bunch of small items to share. Parsnip confit, sweetbread carbonara, dry rub buffalo wings, chorizo empanadas, broccolini, Ploughman's platter (smoked meats, fish & other savory bits), dark chocolate panna cotta, and salted caramel macaron. Holy shit everything was good. I also had an old fashion, and they definitely did that thing justice, alcohol soaked cherries and all. The highlights, or must order items, were the parsnip confit, sweetbread carbonara, Ploughman's platter, and salted caramel macaron. There's so much right about these dishes I can't even get into it, just trust me. If you're an adventurous eater, you'll be very happy. The macarons were hands down BEST dessert I've had in a long time. Creamy, silky, refreshing, sweet with a hint of savory, decadent, life changing. I'd climb a snake infested mountain for these. I'll skip the first dinner elsewhere next time and come straight here. read more

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So I regretfully did not get to see a show during my short meal here, so this review will focus on the food and drinks offered during happy hour, both of which were phenomenal! I tried the pastrami egg sandwich with a side of fries and a hard cider, all of which was delicious and fairly large portion considering the price. I found the house made ketchup a really nice touch that complimented the French fries perfectly. The stools at the bar are positioned well for watching the stage and it does seem that they have regular shows which could prove interesting for a night out on the town, whether it's pre post or during dinner! Overall I really enjoyed my time at the Icehouse and would recommend people check it out, though it seems parking can be a bit hard to manage, so be prepared to walk a little! read more

Icehouse - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Enjoyed the 10 course tasting last night with another couple, it was out of this world! For $50 I think this is a great value. The plates are smaller but by the end of it two of us ladies were stuffed and the guys were very satisfied. They are very accommodating if you have any dietary restrictions. Truly an explosion for your taste buds. Sadly I do not remember what each dish includes that we enjoyed but I do have photos! read more

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It was a good time! The staff was sweet and served us great food! Whenever we arrived we were directed to the bar and got drinks. (We arrived early for our reservation and wanted to get drink before hand) shortly after getting our drinks our table was ready! I had the Pastrami & Egg sandwich - it was excellent! The other dishes we had at our table were the fried chicken sandwich and the French dip - they said it was really good. As an appetizer we got rosemary fries and let me tell ya.. they are my new favorite thing! I hope to come back the next time I visit! read more

All three were great. We had a very enjoyable time when Maygen and The Birdwatchers did their Album release. Now looking forward to March 15th!! read more

One of the most slept on music venues in the city. While the lineups are often local, the quality never disappoints as the performers are well curated. Add to the mix great cocktails, we'll engineered sound and options for seating on the floor, side, bar or even on the balcony and you have a great live music experience. read more

We booked the chefs table for our anniversary and it did not disappoint! I didn't look at who would be playing that night and jazz music really isn't my taste but the food more than made up for it. Great service from Alex and gray food from Chef Julien. The portions were perfect size so I wasn't uncomfortably full. The short ribs were my favorite. We will definitely be back. read more

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I can't tell you how many times I have wanted to stop by here. So, finally it came true for happy hour one weekday. We only had drinks, but the food menu looked worth coming back to try. Especially because there was a lunch menu. We had smaller $5 drinks with house made mixes. The bar is large and I would hate to work there having to remember how to make all the specials that are options! The bartender was very friendly and spent time talking with us. He told us to walk around and check the place out. I was impressed and would love to come back to see an intimate concert and have dinner. This place is a gem, I can't wait to sit on the patio as well. read more

Icehouse - Giant bar - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sunday Funday/date day with the hubby and we decided to try the brunch at Icehouse. What a great atmosphere and live music too! Reminds me of a jazz club with the way the stage is set up with seating around it. There is an upstairs and didn't realize the seating went way far back into a separate dining space (won't be able to see the stage though). The menu looked amazing and it was hard to decide on what we wanted, but we figured it out. What sold me on coming here first were the pictures I saw on Yelp! the amazing pictures of their Homer Bloody Mary, wow a donut on top??? I had to try it and it did not disappoint. Donut was crispy, hot and yummy and the bloody mary had the right amount of spice and flavor that I like. For food we ended up ordering the savory éclair, duck brioche, garlic and parmesan chicken wings and for dessert the salted caramel macaroon ice cream sandwiches (we actually forgot to order, asked for our bill and then had to order and get a new bill). Where do I start??? The savory éclair had pork belly in a éclair shell with a pastry cream and it was the right amount of sweet and savory. Loved it!! I love my pork belly and I love the pastry part that eclairs are made of and it was such a complement to the dish for sure. The duck brioche was pretty rich but great flavor as well. You get a bit of fois gras as well. My husband's favorite were the garlic and parmesan wings. They were cooked to perfection and the sauce was great!! And finally...those macaroons..we were so full but I will always have room for those, perfect sized cookies, think of a perfect macaroon cookie..you get the top crunch but it should be chewy inside and these were perfect and it was great add to have the ice cream in the middle read more

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I had heard about this restaurant prior to making my reservation. But I was honestly blown away by the entire experience. The ambiance here is cozy, with a very open concept that still kept the seating arrangement private for the guests. The food was absolutely bursting with flavor that was consistent all the way to desert. We had the Creol Trio and the Mac and cheese as entrees, both of which I HIGHLY recommend. The service we had absolutely wonderful, especially with our server, Paige who really ellevated the experience for us and made it that much more special. This place is a MUST for anyone who has not yet visited. read more

I had the most lovely birthday dinner. The ambiance was amazing I had the best steak I've ever had ever and

Great music and whiskey. Came here on my first date with my wife. There is usually a wait depending on the show there but we will come back. P.S. I might have only given it 5 stars because my wife and I went on our first date there. read more

Absolutely beyond edible delight. Unique flavor unto itself and most importantly it sits so well in my belly. The service is seamless, in rhythm with the live entertainment. They make a great evening! Parking is a challenge but ah so worth it and takes an extra few minutes to puzzle it out on a weekend night. They do have valet. read more

Icehouse - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The patio is great along with the customer service. I ordered 3 apps and some Rosé. The wings were my favorite with the sauce. The veggie chips were good, but extremely thin and light. They are a good snack, but won't slow down a buzz if your having drinks. Why great customer service? I liked my wine and didn't know what I ordered. I had the server choose. I called back to find out what I had and within 15 minutes they called back with an answer. read more

Icehouse - Wings. ROSÉ PINOT NOIR- MAISON NICOLAS. Fries and some thin meat. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Came here for dinner for a birthday celebration. I got the market fish which was some bass caught off the coast of New Zealand. It was terrible. It had a curry broth that had no flavor. The fish tasted old. I didn't complain so I can't say if they would have fixed it. My boyfriend ordered the cheesy grits with asparagus and those were tasty. Overall this place is overpriced and not worth the visit in my opinion. read more

Icehouse - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great atmosphere and food was sublime. I love the drink menu all delicious that I have tried.

Not sure what is going on at Icehouse. It's been one of my favorite go-to restaurants/bars/music venues for many years. As a Whittier resident, I loved introducing folks to Icehouse. I was really worried that it wouldn't survive the pandemic. It has, but at what cost? It is definitely not the same. It seems to be going through some sort of identity crisis. They've rearranged the main dining area and relocated the bar. The front entry on Nicollet is no longer in use and looks like a vacant storefront. We stopped by for lunch a few days ago and they had pulled out all the booth seating in the back, which explains why the hostess was perplexed about what to do with us. We ended up sitting at the bar in the back without anyone acknowledging our presence. There was a lot of activity, but none of it seemed to do with serving food. We didn't stay. I hate to say that I will most likely not go back. I've tried to find some info online about what is going on and why all the changes, but no luck. The old Icehouse was a classic. Not sure what this new iteration is, but I don't recommend it. read more

Great spot to catch a local act, and I really enjoyed the setup of the building. Where the stage was located, booths, tables, standing bar rail, and upstairs tables, I dug the vibe of the place before the music even started. Our group of six snagged a booth, and cover was $8 (I find any live, local music under $10 is a steal). Music seemed a tad loud to start but evened out a bit once it filled up. Our server was excellent; my water was kept filled and my pint glass never empty for long. Didn't try food. But the experience was fantastic. I will be back, and I generally don't like dealing with Uptown. read more

Icehouse - Intimate live show experience - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I really wanted to love this place, but they made it so difficult. We walked in at 6:15 without a reservation...and though there were at least a dozen open tables around the stage, they say us in the backroom. Looking at OpenTable, I could have made a reservation at the same time and gotten a better table?!? The beer selection is just okay, but the main courses were really really good, albite pricey. I had the Cornish hens and my girlfriend had recommended sirloin. We were quite impressed. After we finished, we were given the dessert menu. She was excited about the salted caramel macarons. And that's too bad, because they were awful. Dreadfully awful. They were literally frozen and could chip a tooth. We didn't finish them and although we complained to our server, she didn't comp anything. Not okay guys. How is the main course so good but the dessert so bad? And why didn't we get better seating when there was so many open tables? read more

I'm not really sure why I haven't heard praises of Icehouse all over Minneapolis. It's seriously underrated-- as a restaurant, bar, and music venue. While it's hard to choose a favorite element, I think the cocktail menu might be mine. There are plenty of places to get wacky drinks around the Cities but I think Icehouse does an excellent job of blending novelty and taste. And yes, the drinks aren't the cheapest, but you can tell that the bartenders really put thought into their craft and are willing to take preferences into account when possible. Their non-alcoholic drinks are good, too. Then there's the music venue. This is a wonderful place to see local musicians perform -- small enough to feel intimate but large enough to accommodate dancing and up and coming performers on national tours. And the food. Fries are in my top 10 in Minneapolis and go well with all the drinks. This was also the site of my first chicken wing--now I'm a convert and will eat all wings, but it's been hard to find some that are better than the ones here. And did I mention the tasting menu? I recommend it to all my friends who are interested in ~serious food.~ It's a fantastic value and a great way to try a lot of flavorful dishes in an approachable and intimate setting. The only downside I've experienced here is occasionally there are super rowdy groups around (Bachelorette parties and what not) but I guess that's the risk you take when you hang out in trendy neighborhoods and bars. read more

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Had a reservation for brunch on Saturday mid morning. It was not too busy and we probably could've gotten away without one. The waiter was quick and helpful. Our food was very tasty and the drinks were great! I got the featured gumbo and the spiked cold brew. We were a few of the only people in the back area by the windows which was great because we were a little loud, I think they knew. read more

Icehouse - Window area with friends - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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A great place to have great food and some hopping dance music! Each night has a different band so call ahead if you're particular with your music. If you're a foodie, then this is the place for you! A very affordable 10-course tasting menu at $40! You can't beat that and the food is like from the former La Belle Vie restaurant in Minneapolis. We had it on our first night and it was truly a bargain - black truffles, scallops, braised beef, and more! Really mouth watering and worth eating at the Chef's bar. Bartender Chris was very entertaining too, so chat him up! read more

Our family was visiting Minneapolis and found Icehouse on Yelp. Everything we ordered was outstanding. The flavor combinations were fresh, the presentation was beautiful, the portion sizes were just right, and everything tasted so yummy. The bonus was the music. But when you're sitting in the restaurant, it's clear that the music was not an afterthought. Honestly, we did not expect to find such fantastic food at a location where music is obviously the focus. We tried the BBQ Shrimp, and Mushroom Ravioli starters; the Poached Salmon, Veal Scallopini, Ahi Tuna, Montel Chicken Kiev, and Mushroom Pot Pie main dishes; and the Gooey Chocolate Cake and Rhubarb Crisp desserts, plus a Little Richie mixed drink. I recommend each one, but the salmon was exceptional, the mushroom ravioli was really tasty, and the chicken Kiev was as much a feast for the eyes as for the stomach. read more

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I've been coming here for 10 years. Something changed and the food was horrible compared to previous standards. I got the meatloaf and my wife got the smothered burrito as our server recommended them. The cauliflower appetizer our server recommended was good. Burrito was cold and nothing special. Chipotle is better. The meatloaf? Laughable. Terrible presentation, cranberries were not tart, canned corn on the top? (We live in the land of corn at least get some real sweet corn!), and any Tuesday night meatloaf at home was better. This used to be our special occasion place. We were chuckling the entrees were so bad. Not worth the money. Maybe their sandwiches are better? I thought they would seat us by music when we made a reservation but didn't ask. Sipping shots are good but have been the same for years. We're not going back, which is sad after a decade of coming here. read more

Icehouse seemed like a nice place for dinner, but I'm sad to say it did not live up to the pictures or hype around it. Although portion sizes were decent, nothing was spectacular or noteworthy to my group. Their inability to swap ingredients in some entrees made it somewhat difficult for my group who was forced into choosing a certain menu item. Furthermore, the sauces we asked for (dijonaise and barbecue) on top of our meal were poor, with the barbecue sauce being particularly disgusting (stay away!). I would return in hopes of a better experience, but i would recommend you spend your money elsewhere. read more