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    LARS Bar & Restaurant

    3.9 (24 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    We happened in at happy hour and I got fries and a mixed drink and my boyfriend grabbed the chicken sandwich and a draft beer.
    HonestlyMommy P.

    We needed dinner and i put in a quick search and found Lars. It was tucked in the lobby of a hotel and absolutely beautiful! The decor and atmosphere was very vibey. the waitress who served us was very friendly and kind and the bartender came out to ask about the mixed drink I ordered which was absolutely perfect! The food was delicious and came out piping hot. I would absolutely visit here again.

    Sauvignon blanc- delish.
    Gina L.

    Service was great- ambiance good. Some chairs are more comfortable than others. Wheelchair accessible- both high and low tables. I had a burger and fries- service was great- very attentive- my to go box included napkins and ketchup packets- nice touch as I was staying in the hotel. Burger was a party of the frozen variety- had good flavor and cooked well. Good pour on the glass of wine- albeit the wine was a bit pricey - $14 for the glass. I haven't had a bad meal here-

    a cup of coffee on a table
    Andrew S.

    This restaurant and bar is located inside the Renaissance hotel in Bloomington. It's very trendy and clean. This place opens up early for breakfast every morning. Service was very good today and even received a hot coffee to go. The food was hot and well prepared for the buffet section.

    Brick chicken
    Jennifer C.

    Great hotel restaurant serving local favorites. My family came on a Friday night and it wasn't busy at all which is expected for a hotel restaurant. However, don't let that fool you as the food was amazing! I had ordered the brick chicken which was a pressed half chicken served with wild rice, asparagus, caramelized onions and parsnip puree. The chicken was so tender and the crispy skin added a nice textural crunch. It was nicely balanced with all the other sides as well. Others at my table got the MN specials. The walleye, pork belly and steak dishes. Every dish was so flavorful and a very big portion. However, the walleye dish is what blew me away. It was walleye filets that they had lightly breaded and served with similar sides to my chicken. Such good flavor! A true MN classic. Even though this place is a little out of the way and in a more business-y area, I would definitely recommend going out of the way for it.

    Hotel shop, really cute!
    Angie O.

    What a cool Minnesota hipster vibe this place has! Lars is a restuarant/bar in a hotel Renaissance by Marriott. Good location, right off freeways. It was really quiet when we checked them out. I'm guessing it's not very well known yet. As per usual we ordered the burger, great seasoning on this! I am not a fan of fennel and it had a fennel aioli, I asked for it on the side. It was pretty good, didn't even taste the fennel. They have a few Mn beers on tap. Service was great. I really loved the decor of this place! Bartender said in the hotel they have an Olympic sized pool, only one in Mn. I walked around the lobby, this place is cool beans! If you have out of state people, tell them to go here!

    Paul D.

    Service and ambiance was great. Lexie did an awesome job and was very attentive. I just wasn't thrilled with the food quality. But, it's still better than most hotel restaurants.

    Pork belly bao

    From the empanadas to the pork belly bao buns and the most amazing carne asada. Dont miss the cheesecake either. Chef Gloria is doing an amazing job at this hidden gem in Bloomington. A must try.......

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    Great food and ambiance. Mary was next-level kind. Felt like having breakfast at a friends house. Warm and inviting.

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    Service and drinks were amazing. I enjoyed spending a staycation while feeling like I was on a vacation.

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    Service was non-existent. They wanted us to pay to eat at the hotel's continental breakfast.

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    Great hotel restaurant serving farm to table. Had walleye fish tacos that were out of this world.

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    Poor non- existent follow up with general manager to a security problem at the restaurant.

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