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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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    Walleye - $28 with Lemon Butter, double Orange Citrus Salad (subing the wild rice). Plus $16 cheese curds as a starter.
    Candice F.

    Was staying at the Renaissance hotel in Bloomington and when you don't have a car, eating in is the easiest option. We came early at 5:30 pm on a Tuesday and were the only patrons in the restaurant. Decor is clean and modern woodsy. The server was very nice and friendly. She suggested the cheese curds, which we ordered as our starter ($16). I found them slightly underwhelming for how much she hyped them up -- we didn't even finish them! Since I was in Minnesota, I ordered the Walleye, which was $28 with Lemon Butter, Wild Rice, and Orange Citrus Salad. I dropped the wild rice for extra salad. It was an excellent portion and I only finished about half. I did finish the rest back in my hotel room later that night. Good flavors and portions -- would definitely come back and try other things on the menu if I was stuck here!

    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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    Cafe Fusion

    Cafe Fusion

    4.4
    (19 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    Stopped in for the first time in a few years for lunch. I clearly communicated that I have a gluten…read moreallergy and confirmed with the staff that all ingredients in my order were gluten-free. Despite this, I was served a salad that contained gluten. It wasn't until I went back to double-check--after already taking a few bites--that I was finally told the dish was not actually gluten-free. This was a disappointing and concerning experience.

    I have lived in Bloomington all my life and have never tried this place. I only discovered it…read morethrough Yelp search and choose to try it due to the good ratings. They are strictly open for lunch 12-2 located on the first floor of an office building. Therefore, it gets very busy and loud in there for the lunch rush. They were very fast and efficient though. First time coming here I felt a little confused at how to order. If you can read signs then you will be just fine and can figure it out. They have the left side for ordering hoagies and they have the right side for ordering salads. They wood fire the pizzas and sandwiches and looked really good. I tried the oriental chicken salad and it was very tasty! You get huge portions for a great price. All ingredients seemed so fresh too! I was a little confused on the parking situation and may have parked in the wrong area. I parked where it said delivery's only but hey I didnt get towed. I was in and out in about ten minutes.

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    Mallards Southern Kitchen

    Mallards Southern Kitchen

    4.0
    (129 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    This is the 3rd Mallards location i've been to over the last year & generally seafood isn't my…read morething, which is why i've never had interest in going. This location is blocks away from my job as well as close to home. I recently looked over the menu and found that they offered quite a few non seafood options that sounded good enough for me. The menu at this location is a bit different than the others. They have some daily specials, HH and even some seasonal dishes. I went with the Tennessee Hot Chicken sandwich and my mom got the Crispy Lemon Chicken. The sandwich was good, wasn't as spicy as I hoped it would be but still good. I upgraded chips to cajun fries and those were good. The Crispy Lemon chicken was okay to me, my mom enjoyed it but didn't like the mashed potatoes it came with. She said they were too lumpy. We also shared a crab cake - still too fishy for me lol, but my mom liked it. I got a raspberry lemon drop martini and it was a bit watered down tasting but I'd definitely go back and try some other options. Our server was really nice and attentive. Made the experience overall great. Generally a nice space/atmosphere.

    Excellent, casual dining spot that serves food with an elevated taste. The blackened walleye tacos…read morewere absolutely astounding, and I would order those again and again. My wife ordered the fried walleye sandwich that she absolutely savor.

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    George & The Dragon

    George & The Dragon

    4.6
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$

    George & The Dragon is a super cool restaurant that my hubby and I tried for a double date night…read morewith our friends. We came on a Monday night at 6:15pm. This place does get busy so definitely keep that in mind. Luckily I made reservations ahead of time so we had a table waiting for us, otherwise we would have been put on a waiting list since it's a small space. They put us in a corner booth which was nice and spacious enough for 4 people so I'd definitely recommend asking for a booth verse a table if you're planning to come with a larger group. The servers are all very friendly and helpful. I appreciated their attentiveness and sharing what they like best, especially for what's in season based on the time of year. The menu has quite a bit of variety too which is sometimes unexpected when you come to a pub-style location. For appetizers we got Onion Ring and Fried Pickles. They were both really good and served with dipping sauces. Definitely both shareable items so if you're in a group they'd be great options! My entree I chose the Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon served with lemon soy marinade, creamy cucumbers, and jasmine rice -- it was SO good!! I loved the creaminess of the cucumbers especially with the rice and than the lemon soy marinade was just a unique touch to the salmon. Toned the flavors down without overpowering acidity. And the salmon was so dreamy, a beautiful pink color that you just knew it wasn't a farm raised salmon. Plus the portion was very generous!! I'd definitely recommend the Alaskan Sockeye Salmon to anyone interested in visiting here. #eatwildsavewild The only negatives (which are more so just knowledge bombs for you): * Restaurant is VERY loud. It's hard to hear because it is one small room that everyone plus the bar is in. I wished I would have took a picture to show what I mean. Just know that if it's an intimate setting you're looking for this is not the place. So be prepared to talk loudly over the loudness and ask "excuse me?" or "repeat that" many times throughout your visit because you're not going to hear everything. * Timed eating. Because this place is a hit with limited seating, once you get a table and complete your meal/payment you'll kindly be asked to leave so that they can clean up and open the table to next in line. Totally get that and am not put off by this at all, but I could see how it could catch some folks off guard especially if you are out for a meal with folks you may not see frequently-- so just keep that in mind. This is not the place to sit and talk post meal. * Parking is limited. Be prepared to walk a few blocks as the road parking in front of the business is pretty limited especially with the other stores and restaurants in the area. Regardless of those few bullets I highly recommend folks visit George & The Dragon. It's a really cool spot and the food was great! Plus theirs a malt shop right next door that looks yummy too, so definitely worth visiting and getting malts after for dessert.

    George, George , George and the Dragon…read more Midevil menu w Asian inspiration if you ask me. Great menu selection, diverse taste options and great cuts of meat! They also have a clear , concise , but elevated beer options on tap.

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    Martina

    Martina

    4.5
    (880 reviews)
    5.0 mi
    $$$

    We came here for our anniversary and left amazed by how good the food and drinks were. We started…read morewith the potato churros which tasted like a mixture of the best mashed potatoes and fresh fries I've had. The empanadas were good, but I was hoping they were less cheesy and more creamy. The chimichurri adds to the flavor. All our drinks were delicious and I recommend the old fashioned. For the entrees the Tagliatelle with Oxtail and Rigatoni with Oyster Mushrooms both had exquisite sauces. I don't think I could have asked for anything different. I am usually let down by pasta and this did not disappoint. Our server was attentive and welcoming, the table was plated and organized, and we had a nice few other the kitchen and got to see all the meals being plated. This was one of our favorite date nights, and we will be back in the future to try more of the menu!

    We went to Martina for brunch and oh my gosh -- the food was excellent. Everything we ordered…read moretasted phenomenal. Unfortunately I didn't take pictures of some of the other dishes we tried, but honestly every single thing was delicious. We arrived a little early for our reservation and they were still able to get us seated right away. The staff was friendly, the drinks were excellent, and the overall experience was great. My only real complaint would be parking -- I could definitely see it being a nightmare on a busy evening -- but honestly, the food makes it worth it.

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    Dexter's

    Dexter's

    4.2
    (104 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    Stopped here for Happy hour with a friend. It was my first time checking it out. We ended up making…read morereservations & sat out on the patio. The patio is dog friendly. We ordered a few apps from the HH menu - cheese curds, potato waffles and she got the salmon tartare. Overall the food was good. The cheese curds have a cheddar powder on the them which was interesting. I also got a N/A cocktail - The Louie which was really refreshing. The staff were nice and attentive. Pretty good dining experience.

    I had been meaning to try Dexter's and I'm so glad I finally did! Truly everything on the menu…read morelooked good. I wanted to order one of everything - especially in the snacks section of the menu. We stopped in for happy hour with a reservation on the patio. I really enjoyed I could reserve a spot outside, a lot of places won't guarantee that. We enjoyed the happy hour selection, including the tini flight, wine, margarita and spritz. We also enjoyed oysters, caviar, rock shrimp tempura, tallow fries and the dexter burger. All was fantastic, and I would love to come back and truly try everything else on the menu! One note of caution, while we were there a gust of wind blew an umbrella out of its stand and almost landed/punctured a guest at a nearby table. It was quite the commotion and very scary. I'm guessing that doesn't happen often but a good reminder to be aware of your surroundings all the time!

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    Pink Ivy Kitchen & Bar

    Pink Ivy Kitchen & Bar

    4.5
    (166 reviews)
    5.5 mi

    Pink Ivy was such a great experience. It was our first time there and our server, Bobby, absolutely…read moremade the night. He was super warm, fun, and knew about everything on the menu. He even talked us into coming back for brunch -- and honestly, we probably will. Cocktails? Delicious. Food? Even better. We started with the cauliflower, which was packed with flavor. I had the shrimp and scallops pasta -- buttery, rich, and both the shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly. My husband got the steak, and wow... every single thing on that plate was amazing. The potatoes were the star, but truly, every bite bursted with flavor. Such a great time. We'll definitely be back!

    Came here to celebrate a friend and made reservations. However, we didn't get seated until 20…read moreminutes after our reservation. It was supposed to be a surprise dinner so I had booked the reservation 15 minutes before I told my friend to arrive. She arrived while we were all still waiting outside for our table, which wasn't the end of the world, but it would have been more fun if we had been at the table instead of standing around outside. I thought the food was pretty good! Got the steak and it was cooked perfectly. However, it wasn't mind blowing or anything super special. Just good. I'd come back because the vibes are cute!

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    Ruby Slippers Mocktail Crisp and refreshing do not even miss the alcohol.  Stop in and give it a try!

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    Ruby Slippers Mocktail Crisp and refreshing do not even miss the alcohol. Stop in and give it a try!

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