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    Mayslack's

    3.5 (180 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    MAYSLACK'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Very loud
    Divey
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Classic Roast Beef
    Andrea M.

    We shared this, and it was huge. It's 2 "small" versions of the original. Comes with onions and yellow peppers. Be sure to come when you're hungry!

    Suellina F.

    We were in town for the weekend and thought we would try something different. It was a good choice. Food had good flavors and the the portions were very generous. The o rings were a tad over done, but still were tasty. Service was good, made suggestions, and the inside had plenty of seating. Price was appropriate for area and portions.

    Classic pair of originals on rye buns with hot crispy onion rings and seasoned sauce. Yaaah!
    Annette N.

    Still love this place! Service provided by Dez today was perfect. She was the right combination of funny, real and efficient. Food nummy and fresh and drinks chilly just like we needed. Bloody's and tap beers. Mayslack's...don't EVER go away!

    The Original & Cheese Curds
    Ashley B.

    After living off of smoothies for two weeks (wisdom tooth), I was craving some hearty greasy bar food! We stopped in here on a Sunday during art-a-whirl. It's seat yourself and has A LOT of space, so finding a seat wasn't a problem. We've lived in the area for quite a while and there is a high probability I've already been here, but probably not to eat LOL *cheers*. I ordered a beer, cheese curds, and their original roast beef. Cheese curds: cheesy with crispy onions beneath. Beer: carbonated. The roast BEAST: 10/10 salty soft and delicious! Portion sizes: BIG! Will definitely be returning when I get that bar food craving. This review might be biased because I was VERY hungry after a liquid diet, but I guess you'll just have to try it for yourself! Easy street parking. I didn't notice if they had a small lot anywhere. Other bars within walking distance.

    This is a true NordEast kind of place.
    Ted R.

    Mayslack's is literally a neighborhood institution and can be proud of being called a Dive Bar. You would expect to see a row of Harley-Davidson's outside, but it's not a biker bar. Just an old-timey NordEast kind of place. I started coming here back in the early 80's when it was owned by Stan Mayslack and there were lines of people waiting for the Sunday-only (as I remember) roast beef sandwich. He pinched the thumbs of every women in line with his serving tongs (I can't explain why) and the garlic in the sauce satisfied the most fervent garlic-lover. It was a fantastic sandwich and worth the wait in line. Fast forward to circa 2000 and Stan has sold his place to a new owner. The only décor change is that the new owner doesn't leave the Christmas lights up all year, but other than that, it's true to its origins. I still make it to Mayslack's several times a year. The lines are gone and the menu has changed. I STILL really like the HUGE roast beef sandwiches, but I miss the original sandwiches, from the Stan days. I know that the recipe was part of the deal when the new owner bought the place, but unfortunately the quality of the roast beef is not nearly as good. It's not at all bad, but it's tougher and somehow more dried out than back in the Stan days. The garlic is there, but is much smaller quantities. It's one of those cases, where shortcuts have been made, a little here, and a little there, and eventually it's just not the same. Fortunately, it's still worth the visit. By the way, the onion rings are the best I have ever had. The batter is like tempura and it is beyond crisp. If you are going to order a side, this is a true winner. I'm still giving it four stars because the roast beef is still tasty and the quantity ensure you will have at least one more meal out of the leftovers. I do love the juice on the buns (don't even think about trying to pick it up), the onions, and the beefiness of the meat. I do like the dive-bar authenticity. Overall, it's worth a visit, either for lunch or dinner. The service, when not too busy, is friendly and thoughtful. Take a look at my photos.

    Onion rings with spicy ranch
    Nicole G.

    Visited Mayslack's Saturday, 5/18/24 after attending Art-a-Whirl with my bestie. The photos on Yelp of the onion rings is what caught our eyes. Walked in, found a table, and sat down. So, its seat yourself. It's your neighborhood dive bar which honestly, I'd think staff would be super friendly-- not the case in our experience. It was dinner-ish time, but it was about 10-15 minutes before we were acknowledged. Our waitress asked us what we wanted to drink, we both asked for waters. She literally pointed to a large picnic style jug of water and said there you go, and walked away. I appreciate the water being available at our fingertips, but the way it was delivered to us was just rude. Waited another few minutes, she brought us menus and walked away. About another 15 minutes later, she came back and asked us if we wanted to order? Put in an order of onion rings with spicy ranch. Onion rings were good. I don't know that I'd come back here, definitely wouldn't go out of my way to visit. The service just wasn't good and the onion rings weren't the best I've had. We felt like an inconvenience to our waitress Megan. Poor service just leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth about the place. Side note, parking around the area is not the greatest- pay attention to the street signs around parking.

    "The Original"
    Brandon J.

    I visited this place with a friend for the first time at noon on a Friday. It wasn't busy, and Mayslack's totally has an old-school tavern feel. My buddy and I both had "The Original," which contains Roast Beef, Onions, Peppers, and a side of Horseradish, Mustard, Cole Slaw, Au Jus. After eating that absolute mountain of beef, a roast of medium-rare perfection, ya better believe our appetites were TOAST But before satiation, we also shared Mayslack's Fries with Bacon, Cheese, and Sour Cream. I've never had food like this. Ridiculously insanely amazing. The sandwich is made for meat lovers. Beef as good as it gets, and there's enough so you won't ever forget the flavor. But the fries... they tasted like cheese curds, I kid you not, even without the loaded toppings! Something about the crispy exterior and the soft interior made them different from any fry I've tried. Despite the name, Mayslack's is certainly not slacking by any means. Drop your diets at the door and delight in the consumption of your foodie dreams :)

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    Save yourself time and money and just go to Knightcap. The food is overpriced and below average.

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    This is your typical dive bar! Cheap drinks and the best waffle fries I found around the cities.

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    The waitress was nice, but the food is almost uneatable. I will never return to this place.

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    Vinai

    4.7
    (153 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    On a last-minute work trip to Minneapolis, I asked all of my foodie friends where I absolutely had…read moreto make a reservation, and the answer was universal: Vinai. I was able to snag a solo spot at the bar/chef's counter about a week in advance for a 7 pm weekday slot, and I'm so glad I listened. I'd never had Hmong food before coming to Minneapolis. It's plentiful here, but it's quickly become clear to me why Vinai is the "it" spot for a nicer Hmong dinner. The menu is vast and broken down by size of dish, which makes it easy to mix and match. Since I was solo and wanted to try as many things as possible, I opted for several smaller things. Pro tip: sitting at the chef's counter unlocks an additional "secret menu" of daily specials you can only order if you're sitting there. These seem like the best part of the menu, and I'm so grateful my friends pushed me to book the chef's counter specifically. What I ordered: - Severine (gin, vodka, white vermouth, lime leaf): A martini riff with a Hmong twist. Really light but interesting. - Curry rice ball (garlic cream cheese and blue crab in a fried ball): Tasty but nothing that blew me away. I'd skip on a future visit. - Grilled shrimp (3 whole head-on grilled prawns topped with green mango and jicama salad, served with purple sticky rice): This was off the secret menu and was unreal. Light, herbal, fresh. Drool-worthy. - Shrimp-pork toast (prawn mixture on Texas toast with apricot chili): So tasty, punchy flavors. My waitress kindly let me get a half order because I was getting full but really wanted to try this AND the fried rice. - Crabby fried rice (generously topped fried rice with blue crab): Half of this became lunch for the next day. - White rabbit candy ice cream scoop topped with olive oil and sea salt: Perfect end to an indulgent, incredible meal. The food here is insanely flavorful, and it's such a fun vibe; even on a Tuesday night, it filled up pretty quickly! I cannot recommend sitting at the bar more: you get really great service, you get to watch the chefs cook, AND you unlock the secret menu. My waitress was a highlight of the night, super helpful with every ordering decision and even brought me a complimentary half order of the shrimp-pork toast when I was torn between two crowd favorites trying to pick my last item. Truly above and beyond. Genuinely hoping work sends me back to Minneapolis soon, if only to eat here again!

    What a fantastic dining experience! My coworker and I were eager to try a good restaurant in the…read morearea while in town for work; even on a Tuesday night, they were fully booked for reservations - but we were immediately able to get a seat at the bar! The cocktails are fun and definitely use flavors inspired by the culture; I loved that our waiter (the bartender) really spent time with us to explain the menu and his recommendations. I particularly enjoyed the carpaccio - all the toppings were incredibly light, fresh, and flavor...and then pair that with the purple sticky rice...DIVINE. Then we also really enjoyed the catfish lettuce wraps; I'm not usually a catfish lover, but they were so lightly breaded and with the noodles, sauce, and pickled veggies, they were delicious. We tried one of their cold noodle salads, which wasn't my fav. I also tried one of their curry crab rice balls, which was delicious. Overall, I can see why this place is on so many "top restaurants of the twin cities" lists!

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    Grilled shrimp, green mango + jicama salad, shrimp garlic chili oil, purple sticky rice - unreal
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    AntojitosRyan.S

    5.0
    (2 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Tried this restaurant yesterday for takeout. Got the Yuka fries which were really good (green sauce…read morewas fire). For entrees split the chicken and flank steak fajitas. Was interesting that there was a fried egg on top of it but i was about it. The green sauce going along with the entree would have made it even better. But I would still go back and try some of the more unique menu items. I ordered via Clover but it seemed to be missing some of the things that are more unique on the menu or wasn't very easy to find. Parking lot is a bit small but there is street parking on the side streets to Lowry.

    We went to AntojitosRyan on a freezing Monday night after Christmas and they were so gracious and…read moreaccommodating. My partner and I were visiting from Chicago and their parents wanted to try out the new Ecuadorian place in the neighborhood. We were pleasantly surprised! Two of us got the Pollo a la Plancha, one got the Panang Curry, and the other got the chicken skewers. The chicken was very planchada (haha) but still delicious. They were out of their yucca frita, which we were sad about, but they gave us a side of plantains when we asked. The Panang Curry was surprisingly amazing - we were wondering if one of the chef's from the old restaurant that used to be here was working because it tasted so good. Check them out and support this new business!

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    The Sample Room

    The Sample Room

    4.0
    (395 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    What a hidden gem for me! I had never heard of this spot and found it on Google Maps when looking…read morefor a birthday dinner. I love that it's tucked away in Northeast, with a good amount of parking and right on the river! I will definitely be back in the summer to sit and enjoy their string-lit patio. There's not a large amount of seating, but plenty of room for both reservations and walk-ins. It's a small but mighty staff and the service was fantastic. The drink menu is larger than the food menu, with plenty of NA options! My husband enjoyed a hazy IPA while I opted for a BauHaus Nah. Next time I definitely want to try one of the shrub mocktails! It was hard to decide what to order, but we started with the fried brussels sprouts - a MUST get! We agreed these were some of our favorites in the city, plug it was a huge portion for just two of us. Sweet and salty with a hit of acidity from the pickled onions. For dinner, I went with the steak and my husband went with the Cuban. He wouldn't stop raving about how delicious his sandwich was, and my steak was like butter with chimichurri and yuka fries on the side. My only notes would be that the fries & steak were very bland without the chimichurri and the portion was pretty small for the price. We ended the night with the chocolate torte, which was rich and not overpowering. I couldn't really get the hazelnut flavor but I loved the cherries and juice on top. Overall, we will definitely be back to enjoy this spot more - however we might opt to do more drinks and apps than a full dinner since they have so many delicious options!

    We really enjoyed the atmosphere and low key patio of The Sample Room. We went for happy…read morehour/dinner. The HH menu consisted of beer and wine along with some good appetizer options. We ordered the fried Brussels sprouts which were delicious. For dinner we got the Summer Primavera pasta and the Bottineau burger. Both were delicious and fresh. The cocktails were excellent as well. Our server was very helpful in timing recommendations. Will definitely be returning to enjoy the beautiful patio and yummy food!

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    Parlour

    Parlour

    4.3
    (493 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Relaxed but nice cocktail lounge; it was a little hard to find at first because it doesn't have a…read moresign, but it's below street level with a window sign that says "cocktails." The service was appropriately lowkey and prompt. Their food might seem a bit expensive, but their portions are generous. The fries were reminiscent of McDonald's fries in the best way, just fresher and crispier! We tried the Parlour burger and the chicken sandwich, both of which were simple but delicious.

    The Parlour burger used to be thicker double patties but have gotten way thinner over time. Each…read morebeef patty is much thinner now than it used to be so the outter edge crisp is somewhat all throughout the patty being that thin. This makes the burger really chewy and you really can't taste the beef anymore like you used to when it was thicker. I would take this as it's not as good as it used to be. It is not as good as the original hype from the beginning. In conclusion, I do not think it's worth the $19. I rather get a cheesesteak for $16 at Tono's which comes with fresh not burnt fries rather than come back here and get a burger here. It's highly unlikely I will be back here. I honestly feel like the burgers have gone way WAY downhill. The fries here have gotten terrible so I stopped getting the fries a long time ago. They are not soft crisp like they used to be. They are too golden brown color, almost like burnt hard fries. I never like to eat down here. I normally would order the Parlour burger upstairs. The basement part which is Parlour has a weird smell like a locker room smell so that's why I don't like to eat down here.

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