Came back for the same meal, still delicious!! The corned beef in the Reuben is fantastic…read more I also tried the paprika garlic chips, which they make in-house. Great crispiness and flavor. I ordered online and pickup was smooth. Photos are from dining in last time!

This is a Minneapolis institution. It's taken me so long to finally give this a try! Situated in…read moreHennepin but they have their own parking lot or metered parking. First part of the building is a deli/market. The dining area is a cafeteria style where you grab a tray and go down the line. I recommend reviewing the menu before hand because there's so many options. We ordered the pastrami brisket (Reuben style), a Ukrainian sausage, a kale salad, sauerkraut, one meat peroigi, and meat/tomato cabbage roll. The pastrami was so tender and flavorful. Nice and warm on toas ted rye. The sausage had a great snap and great flavor. The peroigi was underwhelming for us. Just ok. Kale salad and sauerkraut were good. My favorite was the cabbage roll. A little sweet from the cabbage, tangy from the tomato sauce, and savory and comforting. Drinks are self serve.

We ended up here due to Minneapolis's chronic problem of everything closing before you would want…read moredinner. Weird city. That said.... the beer selection was really good and the open faced beef sandwich was delightful. The whiting appetizer was very fishy but at least very crispy, that's probably normal but I'm just not a big fan as a first time indulger in that fish. They featured a great live music band on Saturday night and I would recommend this place to anyone in downtown Minneapolis that is equally confused why the whole town closes after 6pm. Support these business owners!

Went in for a happy hour with the team so still haven't had an entree so take this review as that…read more First thing, their happy hour isn't advertised (2-for-1 house beer) but be aware that if the Wolves/Lynx play that day they don't have that special. Atmosphere is pretty much al your standard pub. Wood panel, tchotchke on the walls, high and low tops with a long bar. Prices are on par with most places. Service was ok. We were the only ones there at 4 on a weekday and it took 30 minutes to get our first drinks. We grabbed a pretzel and Mediterranean plate for the table. The pretzel was solid. Huge, warm, and really soft but definitely not Bavarian style if that's what you're after. More the kind you get at New Bohemia with less crust or chew. The Mediterranean platter was pretty disappointing for $14 but that's on me. What did I expect from a German sausage bar? I'd go back because I'm a fiend for pretzels and want to try their fish fry but I think it dropped a bit in priority

A gem of a find in St. Paul! I'm guessing this is popular among locals too. I have no Russian food…read morewhere I live, so was immediately intrigued and wanted to try. Such a cute, cozy and divey place. The bar is adorable. You can definitely tell this is family owned. Our server was fantastic and very obviously Russian. We tried all the food--from the garden salad with the sunflower vinaigrette to pickled vegetables, borscht and the homemade dumplings. I'm not typically a huge cabbage person, but the borscht was really good. And the homemade dumplings--you won't be displeased. Ask for the chili vinegar to kick them up a notch. Everything was so good, fresh, and priced well. The drinks---way too many fun options with house infused vodkas to choose from. It was too early for a vodka flight, but I'm sure that's a fun adventure. Next time. I ordered a martini that had chocolate and pepper infused vodkas (Red October)---so strong unique and flavorful. I believe I also did the Alexander Palmer. I could have tried almost every drink on the menu. I cannot wait to come back when in MN.

Not that this place needs another five-star review, but from the second we walked in, we were…read moregreeted and joked with like family. We decided to come here for our anniversary lunch and made a reservation in advance. We started with an appetizer and some borscht. I make a mean borscht myself using veggies from my garden, but I figured a little outside inspiration could only help improve my recipe. I also ordered the Ivan the Terrible Martini, which has sambuca in it. Truly such a unique, delicious, and STRONG drink. Our entrées were perfectly portioned. I had the Siberian pelmeni, which I still think about to this day. Pairing those little dumplings with sour cream and vinegar has my mouth watering just writing this. After one more martini, we called it and headed out to enjoy the rest of our anniversary. We found street parking and walked a little ways to get there. Such a friendly, warm environment with delicious food that manages to feel both hearty and elevated.

I've been coming to the Black Forest Inn for about 30 years, and there's something reassuring about…read morethe fact that, despite everything that has changed around it, this place is still essentially the same. Eat Street has had a tough year, and the neighborhood has certainly seen better days. But the Black Forest Inn feels like a reminder of why this stretch of Nicollet has been a destination for so long. It's comfortable, familiar, and unapologetically itself. The interior is a little over the top, but that's part of the charm. It feels authentically old-school rather than designed to look old-school. The courtyard, though, is probably my favorite spot--super comfortable, cute, and a great place to linger. But let's be honest: it's the food that makes this place stand out. The spätzle is legendary. Fluffy, eggy, and with just the right amount of butter. It's one of those dishes that sounds simple until you have a really good version of it. The sauerbraten is excellent, although the meat can occasionally be a little dry. Fortunately, the sauce more than makes up for it. The paprika schnitzel and Jäger schnitzel are both fantastic, and the pork shank is another must-try. The beer selection is terrific, and the German wine selection is surprisingly good. One piece of advice, though: don't order a Grain Belt here. You're in a German restaurant with great German beer. Take advantage of it. And the staff deserve a mention, too. They're attentive, friendly, and--best of all--not fake. It feels like people who actually enjoy working there and know the place. After 30 years, I'm still happy to come back. The Black Forest Inn is exactly the kind of neighborhood institution that Minneapolis needs to hold onto.

We went here with a German friend and were really looking forward to trying the food…read more Unfortunately, all three of us left extremely disappointed. When we walked in, we were greeted by a server dressed entirely in black, which seemed to be the restaurant's theme. She asked whether we had a reservation. We said no, and she seated us at a table without a problem. Shortly afterwards, another server came over to take our drink order. Since we had literally just sat down, we asked her to give us about five minutes. She returned about 5-7 minutes later, and we ordered a German beer and two Spezis. The German beer was tasty, but the Spezis were filled with ice. Perhaps that is normal here, but it certainly wasn't what we were expecting from a German-style restaurant. Then came the food. We ordered two Schnitzels and one Sauerbraten, and this was where the experience really fell apart. The Schnitzel was extremely thin, and what was supposed to be a potato pancake seemed more like mashed potatoes that had been fried in oil. The most authentic-looking thing on my plate was honestly the slice of lemon. Our German friend ordered the Sauerbraten. It arrived as a slice of meat served over Spätzle. He was particularly disappointed with it, and none of us felt that the meal resembled what we would expect from traditional German cooking. More than anything, the restaurant seemed to lack warmth and character. The food felt rushed rather than carefully prepared, which was especially disappointing because we had specifically brought our German friend here hoping to enjoy a good German meal together. The service at the end made things worse. As we were finishing, the same person who had originally seated us came over and asked whether she could begin clearing the table. Although she technically asked and we said yes, the way it was handled left us feeling as though we were being hurried out. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience. The three of us went in excited to try the restaurant, especially with a German friend along to experience it with us, and unfortunately none of us enjoyed the meal. I later mentioned the experience to a friend in Minneapolis, and even she was surprised by how disappointing it had been. Sadly, based on this visit, I would not return.

When fall hits, this place is a must visit. With not many German options in the Twin Cities, we're…read moregrateful for this place. Depending on where you live, this can be a little drive but the drive and the property are beautiful. With ample space for Oktoberfest and other events, Gasthaus is a treasured gem. The staff is always so friendly and helpful. The ambiance inside and out is so special. Great decor, music and traveling accordion player on the weekends. A nice patio during pleasant weather. Food is decent but nothing extra special. That said, they have the best red cabbage around, in my opinion.

Ambiance is amazing, food is fine... wait staff is fun and the accordion player knows how to have…read morefun. We had a party of ten, celebrating a 90"th birthday, they helped us celebrate with fun music. They don't provide anything special for the birthday person. The food is in the expensive side for what you get, it's bland at best. They also have a significant credit card surcharge, well beyond a normal credit card surcharge, for any restaurant we've been to. Thankfully we came up with the cash to save that outrageous "tax".

We visited Tanzenwald in March when we were out for admitted students day at St Olaf and loved the…read morefood, the beer, the atmosphere, and the service. We returned this past weekend to move our Ole into the dorms and had to return to Tanzenwald with our whole family. Again, we were delighted by all the same things as before. The Brussels sprouts are the best ever, the Reuben fries, the Ahi tacos, and the fried cheese curds made everyone in our party happy. The beer was perfect-it was maybe called Trivial Pursuit (something like that). Yum. We might actually go one more time before we head back to CA.

Stopped on by as we passed through town. Neat interior and decor, giving it a very historic/rustic…read morefeel of a downtown area with exposed wood and brick. Food was actually really good!!! Everything was cooked perfectly and was better than what I had expected. The service was alright. We went in mid-day and there were 4 people behind the bar. 1 person (our server) seemed to be the only one running around to all the tables, and pouring all the beers. We had asked for our bill and waited an additional 20 mins as our server seemed to be behind the pouring of beer... yet the other stood around and conversed. That was the only area of improvement. We'd go back and give it a shot though!

My new fav saloon in St. Paul. The cutest little hidden gem. Founded in 1848- lots of history! Cool…read morepictures on the walls. The drink menu is huge. From beer, wine, mead, sours, cider and flights. They rotate their drinks monthly. Love the 100% (sweet) pear cider. The food menu looks good- lots of tasty options. And cheesecake. There are 3 seating areas - the main area, a loft with a fireplace and I think there's another seating area on busy days and/or for events. Bartenders/servers are always nice! The owner knew his stuff! He knew every drink and gave great recommendations. Parking: free street parking It's a must try! Support small

We live in Minneapolis and decided to take a day trip to Saint Paul. I don't know why St. Paul…read morealways feels so far away when it's only a 20 minute drive, but we decided to hop around a few restaurants and bars! This is the oldest brewery ever founded in Minnesota, but not the longest continuously running. It was founded just three years after Minnesota became a US territory! Crazy history! Immediately upon walking in, this place has a charming but spooky vibe! My partner and I ordered our first round of tap beers, we decided to go with the oldest ones we could find on the menu! They were absolutely delicious and full-bodied. It was a cold winter day outside, but so warm and cozy inside we never wanted to leave! To prolong to stay a little bit, we ordered a flight and shared it together. We thought it was smart of them to have get-to-know-you cards on every table to keep the conversation flowing! Honestly, I think every bar should have that! Easy St. Paul Street parking. Honorable mention to the adorable loft with the spiral staircase. Next time I'm sitting up there!

Stopped here for a drink before dinner next door…read more Our friends were already seated and so we didn't get served for a while by our server- Tried their pornstar martini- it wasn't a classic one as they added aperol to the drink which gave it a slight bitter taste It's a big place and they have music at 7pm- cool place to have a drink if in the area

First of all, sit at the bar. Find Issac. Order a delicious cocktail from him - you won't be…read moredisappointed. Next: order pierogis. If there is more than one of you, order two of them, so you don't end up stabbing each other with your forks trying to stuff them in your mouths as fast as possible. After that, it's dealer's choice. Highly recommend anything that involves the chicken or the pickled red onions, but the sausages are yummy also. Only complaint: BRING BACK THE ORIGINAL HOUSE PICKLE RECIPE