Juliette was an amazing server and made the food and experience come to life. The atmosphere and…read moreplace created the vibe.

Lizzie was our server and she was amazing! so sweet and nice! Highly recommend! Amazing food and…read moreservice!

Stopped in here for a quick lunch on a Friday afternoon. Came in around 1230-1pm. Not busy but a…read moregreat space! An industrial design bar with deep oak accents, a black and white tiled floor, and large globe hanging lights. A large L shaped bar extends towards the back of the bar where you can view the open kitchen. I had the Asian slaw salad with katsu chicken. It was fantastic. Lightly dressed with a thinly sliced and breaded chicken thigh on top. Perfectly cooked with a beautiful crunch from the thin breading. A perfect lunch that wasn't too heavy. 14 drafts offering a good selection of craft beers from all over the cities. Top shelf liquor options as well and some typical light beers and wines. Fast and friendly service. I'll be back again if I'm in the neighborhood.

A wonderful surprise after discovering the restaurant we planned to visit had closed! Lake & Irving…read moreturned out to be an excellent find. The staff was warm and welcoming, the service was quick, and the food was truly delicious. I loved the eggs Benedict, and my wife thoroughly enjoyed the crispy and flavorful chicken and waffles. They also offer a great selection of craft beers, which paired perfectly with our Sunday brunch. Overall, a relaxed and enjoyable dining experience--we're glad we found this spot!

I'm a fan of all restaurants owned by blue plate. This one has always delivered and our breakfast…read morewas great. Service was so nice and friendly without being baloney. I saw people ordering beer flights and Bloody Marys so the bar looks good. I stuck with coffee as it was a Tuesday. Egg sandwich was great and my friend had a frittata. Best touch, the colab with cry baby Craig's. Best MN based hot sauce IMO.

This place was great! There was great seating and it wasn't too loud, in out booth we felt very…read moreseparate and able to converse with no difficulty. A great beer selection and cocktails that looked delicious but the server didn't seem to know very much about either. The brussel sprouts were my favorite part, you have to try them if you come here. I got the bacon truffle burger with no bacon and the impossible patty substituted and it was quite tasty but nothing very special to be honest, most restaurants could replicate it so I thought it was a bit overpriced. I got the sweet potato fries with it which were delicious and came with an amazing chipotle aioli but they forgot to bring them out and I had to remind the serve about them. Overall, service and ambiance were great. We were checked in on just enough and felt very comfortable. The food was between good and great, some things were incredible and some weren't too special but still tasty. I would come back here but not on my own dime.

stopped by French Meadow in Minneapolis and the vibes were great. It's exactly the kind of warm,…read morebustling spot you want for a solid meal. The food was the highlight. We loved the Shakshuka and the open-face sandwich.. both were delicious, fresh, and hit the spot. Service was decent as well, keeping things moving even though they were busy. The bakery case looks incredible, and I'm already planning a trip back to try some treats and grab a few drinks. Definitely a spot worth returning to for more.

Great menu selection and sitting outside on a nice spring day is a great thing to do there…read more An uptown staple. Lots or organic and gluten free options.

We were visiting a friend in Minneapolis, who took us here for dinner. What a delightful surprise!…read moreThe atmosphere was super charming, everyone was really nice, our waiter was quirky and attentive, and the food was outstanding! We shared the Pan Roasted Hanger Steak, which was cooked perfectly at medium rare, the Deviled Eggs with lake superior whitefish roe, the Roasted Halloumi (which is a firm, brined Cypriot cheese we learned, which was delicious!) with badger flame beet glaze, celery-date-walnut salad, and lemon oil, and a plate of olives. The wine list was exceptional, as was the selection of after-dinner drinks. If I lived in Minneapolis, I could envision this becoming a favorite spot! So, so, so good!! Only one tiny suggestion ... the potatoes were perfect when we added just a little salt!

Nightingale has the ambiance down pat - it's a quaint, inviting space with thoughtful interior…read moredesign that makes you want to love the place. The service was genuinely friendly and pleasant throughout our visit, which went a long way. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. I tried the NY Strip special, which was fine but nothing memorable - exactly what you'd expect, no more, no less. The oysters were disappointing for the price point; the quality just wasn't there. The mushroom bruschetta similarly underwhelmed - it felt like it was missing something to make it stand out. The bright spot? The drinks were solid and well-crafted. I wanted to rate this higher based on the atmosphere and service alone, but at the end of the day, the food has to deliver. With so many great options in Minneapolis, Nightingale needs to step up its culinary game to match its lovely setting. I'd consider returning for drinks, but probably not for dinner.

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.

It's been 7 years since Ive been back - service is still great, food delicious. It felt smaller…read morethan I remember ‍. Ambiance is perfect I feel for a family place, not over the top but comfortable? Like your visiting at a friend's house? I don't know- What we especially liked was the smaller amount of "chips" just enough not too much not too little! Portions just right.

This place is very interesting (not in the Minnesota since). Chameleon vibes, it all depends on…read morewhat time of day you go in on what you're going to get. But I would have to say it is the heartbeat of the Lyn-Lake area. Usually pretty good food, service staff are all completely different on vibes and quality of service. I think that's one of the things that makes this place legendary. The owner is amazing and she must treat the staff well as alot of them have been there for a very long time. Think dive bar where you would find the dude bowling with an alt theater.. where could you go wrong?

Not the place to go to for brunch, although perhaps it's fun for bowling or the theater. It's…read morecertainly a really cool historic space. The main crowd seems to be hippies, both young and old. Sadly, everything else left much to be desired. Our server was overwhelmed and frazzled. The dishes had residue on them and there was hair/debris in our food and drink. The latte my date got was awful (she said everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong) and the food was underwhelming. There are so many better brunch spots around.

Was in town for work and came across this restaurant. We talked in Saturday for dinner and sat at…read morethe bar as they had an hour long wait for walk ins. We had a great time at Spoon and Stable and the bartenders were super friendly and gave us great recs! We enjoyed everything we ordered. Highly recommend this place :) Will come back when I am in Minneapolis!!

How on earth is this place still open. The food here is overcooked, tastes like spoiled food, &…read moreterrible service all around. Especially their desserts tastes really old. Everytime I've tried something here, I get a stomach ache for couple days, especially their old tasting desserts. 1st time stomach I thought it was just a fluke. Third try & 3 stomach aches later from the same place here & you're out of my books lol. Never again, No clue how this place has any business. I'm so glad more places have opened up in NL. Especially the Bellecour restaurant, the desserts there are 1000x better than the days tasting old crap that is served here at SnS. The interior is gorgeous, however, the entire establishment is a 0/10. I would not recommend this place to anyone. What an embarrassment this place is serving bad food to patrons. I recommend spending money at Porzana, Bar La Grassa, Bellecour... anywhere but here. This place is a joke for food. So embarrassing!

Absolutely perfect! Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you to the staff.read more

Bûcheron was highly recommended by local friends that live in Minneapolis particularly after it was…read morenominated for a James Beard award. AST September I was able to actually go try it. I walked in on a random Monday straight from the airport hoping to grab a seat at the bar. I was lucky enough to arrive right before dinner rush and snag the last seat available by the window bar even without a reservation. The hostess kindly took my carryon bag and stored it for me while one of the servers walked me to my seat. The atmosphere is casual and friendly. Fantastic place to hang out and have fun while enjoying good food and drinks with friends. Feels more like an approachable bistro than a stuffy fancy restaurant. The menu is a playful take of American classics with a French twist or viceversa in some cases. I started my meal with a single oyster. Refreshing and bright, it was the perfect way to open the meal. Next was the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. Presentation was a bit sloppy with some soup dripping on the side of the bowl, but the soup was so velvety and delicious I couldn't care any less about. The crispy bread and melty, gooey cheese was immediate comfort on a plate. The tanginess of the cheese went perfectly with the natural sweetness of the soup. Third course was one of the most delicious risottos I've ever had. Earthy mushrooms, creamy , perfectly cooked rice topped with crispy green apple sticks and.....blueberries?! Yes, you read that right... blueberries and apple in a risotto. I would have this vegetarian dish any day. Finally for desert angel fruit cake. Fluffy and not overly sweet. Perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. I could eat this every day

We went to see Tina Schlieske and ended up having dinner as well. What an amazing venue! Intimate…read moresetting for music, fantastic food, friendly professional service.

I was there for the music, but someone convinced me to taste their fries and I knew right away I'd…read morebe getting some more! I was already curious having seen they came with bearnaise sauce. I managed to hold off for an hour or so, then didn't remember to take a picture until I'd devoured half of them. Texture is perfect- crispy outside, almost fluffy inside. There were also good non-alcoholic drink options; I went with a very tasty ginger beer. It got fairly busy despite being a holiday weekend, but I never had to wait too long for a bartender. The venue's stage is smaller with a higher proportion of seating to dance floor than some spaces I've been in. The sound is good all over the room, and both of the bands I came to see put on a great show.