This was a good experience, the waitress was kind, helpful, and accommodating of my food…read moresensitivities. The portions were big and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was calm, light hearted music and fairly lit. We got tasty cold brew and almond milk.

Overall great experience. I've been four times and food is always great…read more I recommend making a reservation, especially near holidays or for weekend dinner. Most recently I went for restaurant week (3 courses for $45). It was lots of food and though it's a limited menu to choose from, great options to choose from. Note - They have a small lot but it's usually pretty full. There is plenty of free street parking available nearby though

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.

I hadn't been here since pre- 2020 and honestly based on this experience there's no reason to go…read moreback. My friend made the reservation last minute and not wanting to cause any back and forth, I just went with it despite having mixed feelings about the establishment. The reservation was at 2pm on a weekend. When I arrived, the things felt chaotic. Oddly, there was a sign in front of the dining area stating closed, despite diners being there. After finally finding staff to check in with, I interacted with 3 members of their team that were all confused about the reservation. I was asked several times for the reservation details and group size. Each time I had to repeat I dont know, a friend made it, and why couldn't they just look in their system. No one ever bothered to look for anything. It al felt unwelcoming, disorganized, and suspicious. A waitress finally brought me to a table and left 4 menus one being a dinner menu. Then a guy came over with two glasses to fill with water. When I asked what time the area closes, he advised (with uncertainty) kitchen closes at 2:00, 2:30. Then the waitress came back and said when my friends arrive are we okay ordering from the cafe side. I thought that was bizarre and just said we'll handle things when she (who made the reservation) comes. My group came not long after. However, as I waited I noticed that the menu stated breakfast/brunch ends at 3pm. So why were they behaving like that?!!! Ultimately we stayed, but we all felt very uncomfortable about the ordeal. When the waitress came to take orders, another friend called out the behavior and questioned the reason for their behavior considering brunch goes until 3pm. The response was a bunch of mumbling, just above a whisper. She said something along the lines of wanting the kitchen crew to use the time to instead wrap up/close shop. Then why advertise brunch goes until 3p if you dont want to accept patrons past 2pm?!!! To add insult to injury, while we were seated and food had already come out, we saw them escort two other groups into the area. Facing the entrance I didn't see any of the back and forth that I had received. Interesting, huh! As for the food, I got the grilled cheese and fries, which the waiter assumed was for the teen at the table and just placed it before him. The sandwich was 3/5... no issues there, but the experience overshadowed it. I would not return or recommend this place. If someone know makes a reservation, I'm shooting it down or opting out.

Nightingale always provides a wonderful experience. My spouse and I stopped in on the Friday…read moreevening of Memorial Day weekend, thinking it wouldn't be crowded. Wrong. Nightingale was packed, but fortunately, once two patrons saw my face from the bar, they quickly paid their bill and left. My face often compels people to vacate crowded establishments in Minneapolis, and we often find seats. After grabbing the two seats, we ordered wine and a wonderful Amaro-based cocktail. Jules was our bartender/server, and although he was crazy busy, he found time to be gracious to us. We ordered the meatball appetizer, halibut, and the Nightingale hamburger. My halibut was sublime, cooked perfectly, and it wasn't drowned in sauce. Bravo! The meatballs were tender and delicious, but the hamburger was not memorable. It was good, not great. Despite all the accolades above, when the bill came, I was charged two dollars after requesting a cucumber slice for my Pimms Cup. Perhaps the source of this pettiness came from the kitchen, but it wasn't smart, because the $2.00 charge placed a shroud over my experience. The bill was $125, and because of the petty two-buck charge, I only left a $25 tip. I was going to leave a $30 tip. I will sadly remember those 2 bucks forever. It was a myopic move and a passive-aggressive way to handle my request. In my birthplace home of NYC, a bartender would have said, "Getting a cucumber slice is a pain in the rear, would you mind skipping it?" My response, "Sure, it's not a big deal."

I hadn't been to Nightingale in over 10 years. Went on a Friday evening around 8pm and they had a…read morefull house. We were able to snag a few spots at the bar, otherwise it would've been a 45 minute wait. Highly recommend making a reservation. It is cozy place but can get quite loud. Be prepared to talk a little louder. We started with a few snacks: mussels in a green curry sauce (not the freshest mussels, but that sauce was delicious), ricotta bruschetta (hard pass on this), and the chicken liver pate (I'm not a huge fan but my friend loved it. The bacon marmalade that came with it was tasty). For our main courses we got the vegetable orzo and the halibut. The orzo was creamy, the vegetables were crisp, and I liked the little kick with the horseradish. The he halibut was a bit over salted, but everything tasted well. I would definitely go back and try a few other things.

Good lumpia, a recipe from the owner's Filipina mother, and a great rice/egg/pork dish called Asian…read moreHangover, also very good burger and fries. This is a menu for all tastes.

Went for dinner before 5pm. Wasnt too busy. Loved that there was someone to seat me once walking…read morein. On awkward waiting wondering if this is one of those places where you can just seat yourself. The place is clean and the ambiance has some very nice touches to bring intrigue. The subtle candle-like light fixture was corky and added to the charm. Prices are very reasonable! I had a good idea what I wanted prior to stopping in. Food came out quickly. Less than 10 mins. Lupia was hot and delicious. My first time having one so wilk not compare it to an egg roll. The braised beef rib was tender and juicy. I pulled out the knife but only a fork is necessary. I do wish the meat was a tad saltier but just a personal preference there. Service was pleasant, attentive, and quick. The gentleman who greeted me also thanked me on my way out. It was rather pleasant experience overall and am planning on coming back to try more of the menu!

First time back in about 10 years. My how uptown has changed. BLB has stayed the same! Great…read morescramble and a nice cold beer. I still like the gritty feeling of the place but everything has changed around it. Worth a visit to bowl, eat and drink!

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.

Amazing oystres!!! and five star service!!!!!!!! Loved the people there and so cutie insideread more

Overrated and overpriced. Had the lamb chops and they were blah. Underseasoned overpriced, very…read moredisappointing. I've had better at a more reasonable cost. I'm a visitor from out of state and doubt that I'll ever be back to this restaurant again. Had the lamb chops because that's what I was expected to order. The tab before the tip was $400 for five of us. I don't think we got our moneys worth. But I'm an old fart and This place was not my choice. The others thought that the meals were terrific. Service was excellent and attentive. I had a difficult time picking something from the menu that interested me. I'm sure this place attracts a certain clientele who are impressed with their James Beard award and local reputation. I guess I'm just not impressed by a restaurant that can't season lamb chops so they have a nice flavor. This one failed in my opinion.

I grew up in NYC and my family and I were foodies. I have lived here since 1993. I had high hopes…read morefor this restaurant but was a little bit disappointed. The wait staff were superb, 5 plus stars for our waitress. The food was average. I took my son here for his 35 birthday. He is a foodie as well and has a high appreciation for excellent food. He was also disappointed. We had the Pommes which were very disappointing. Also had the turnips were hard and there was very little turnip. The pea soup was good. We both had the lobster and spaghetti which was good but nothing special. I had small pieces of lobster and my son had larger and more pieces. We skipped dessert. Maybe my standards are too high coming from NYC. I may give this restaurant one more try and try some other dishes.

We chose this place to celebrate our wedding anniversary and loved our experience here and all the…read moreamazing food. Here's a rundown of our amazing meal: Starters: The Kanpachi CRUDO, POMMES DAUPHINES (with amazing gruyère dipping sauce) and Chilled GREEN GAZPACHO (they split this for us since it's a soup) were all fantastic. Entrees: The Walleye was great and we really enjoyed the AMERICAN WAGYU STEAK butchers cut. They all had great and unique flavors. Desserts: The server recommended the peach cobbler and we received a delicious complimentary sundae since we were celebrating our wedding anniversary. Cocktails: I really enjoyed the Paper Plane since I like tequila and my husband liked his Old Fashion. The Spritz was also refreshing. The server did a great job pacing everything, and was knowledgeable with the menu and the waitstaff was polite and attentive. We reserved a table outside since it was a nice summer day and enjoyed our little spot along the restaurant. Other tips: We found free parking in the lot at the building at 5:00. Make reservations several weeks in advance if you want a table since this place is super popular. The location used to be the Revival restaurant if you are familiar with the area or the previous restaurant. We would definitely dine here again and it's one of my favorite restaurants now. Highly recommend for a special occasion.