My girlfriend and I decided to spend the day thrifting, antiquing, and drinking wine, and what…read morebetter place than downtown Hopkins? The interior was super cute, and the space was much larger than we expected. I ordered the red wine flight while my friend chose the white flight. The reds were unique but delicious! It was fun taking a sip, guessing the tasting notes, then checking the informational card to see how close I was. We also split a charcuterie board, which had the perfect variety of meats, cheeses, fruit, and accompaniments to pair with the wines. The staff was incredibly friendly and genuinely eager to help us find wines we'd enjoy. There was also plenty of easy street parking just around the block. We'd definitely come back!

I enjoyed a weekend day outing here. Was in the mood for a winery but didn't feel like driving far,…read moreso we opted for a local wine room. Friendly service. Enjoyed the wine flight options and the tasting experience and info about wine. Feels clean, bright, and new, and the bathroom is nice. There's a room in back they activate for events. There was a small vendor sale in there. They also have cute merch, jewelry, and goods for sale. They're on the higher price end. They offer free coffee from the Nespresso machine which is a nice touch. They have their own wine shop next door that is kind of expensive. Buying a bottle in the winery and corking it to go is a more affordable option if you plan to drink it right away.

Family run Italian with unique recipes. The best focaccia…read moreyou've ever had in Minnesota. Great service, especially if you get Paige as your server. Everyone makes you feel at home.

Wow. Spectacularly awful. If you like cold (and I mean COLD)…read morefood and pretentiousness this is the place for you. Now I will say the Tomato toast and the cherry sour drink was good. However, it started going downhill when a dish was brought out by a runner before any of the other dishes and was set on our table without silverware. She left without bringing silverware and it would be a full 5 minutes before our server was able to be flagged down to get us silverware. We noted that this dish needed to be refired and brought out with the remaining dishes. After 15 minutes more the rest if the meal came out, and you guessed it, the original "needs to be refired" dish came out 5 minutes later. My wife's pasta was cold. Not lukewarm. Cold. Think I just opened a can of chef boyardee's and poured on a plate cold. It was disgusting. Oh and the "refired spaghetti" (buttered noodles) was also cold. The chicken parm (which their version is deep fried chicken) was warm but unseasoned and the breading was oil sogged because the frying oil was clearly not hot enough. This place gets 1 star. My favorite part was when the runner was doing her makeup in a mirror behind the hostess stand in the middle of the dining room. At a price of $183 for two for pasta this place needs to rethink their workers, their menu, and how they are going to keep attracting people. Shut down for three weeks and learn how to run your restaurant! That the Strib gave these guys a glowing review is beyond me. Very emperor's new clothes.

Service was friendly, quick, and not overbearing. Bartender held good casual conversation and…read moreremembered me the next evening. Food was delicious. The fish and chips were battered beautifully and not too heavy, lots of fries though. The cheesecake was sweet but not super heavy. The drinks were mixed well and worth the cost.

Diners Beware. There was nothing fine dining about this restaurant. More like find a new…read morerestaurant. My wife and I decided to patron this restaurant for Valentine's Day. There was a special for 2 that included three courses for $145. We made reservations at arrived at 7:30. Packed dining room which was great to see since this was our first time. We also had to bring our infant with us, and the wait staff didn't greet us until 7:45. Not ideal, but they were busy. Only three waiters for a packed dining room. They also had no direction or host greeting diners. Finally they took us to our table, which hadn't been bussed. So they made us wait an additional 10 minutes while they got it cleaned off. What's the point of a reservation if you're not guaranteeing me a clean table at the time of arrival? We were sat down and the couple next to us wished us good luck as they said they were waiting for their food nearly an hour. Yikes. It took the wait staff another 10 minutes to bring us water and menus. Luckily we had looked online so we knew all three course what to order. I also asked for a drink menu and ordered a martini. As I looked around at other diner's experiences, the wait staff looked so confused and were bringing random food to all the tables to figure out what went where. This is the basics of running a dining room. If you can't remember or properly communicate together, write it down with table numbers. It's that easy. The couple next to us finally got their first course which looked no better than what you could get at HyVee, and literally one minute later they were trying to push their entree's on them as well. Absolutely ridiculous. How dare you make diners wait so long to get food, and then try to rush them when it's finally ready. That couple got up and left. We got our first course which the potstickers tasted almost like the ones from Trader Joe's. Makes me question if Chef Mike(Microwave) was involved in the cooking that evening. My scalloped potatoes were unseasoned and bland. Then the staff brings me over a beer, which I had completely forgot about my martini. Definitely did not order a beer. We weren't done with our 1st course and the same waitress pushed our entrees on us, but at this point, we just wanted to eat what was edible and leave. We ordered our Filet Mignon medium rare, and let me tell you, that steak was still mooing. Completely raw, cold in the middle, and likely unsafe to eat. The waiter finally brought my martini which had melted from sitting at the pass too long, and I asked to leave and pay for only my appetizers. The only good thing that came from this experience was the waiter being understanding and even agreed that the night was a disaster and expensed our meal. We took off at 8:30p, and got home, put our son to bed, and while my wife was doing that, I made a romantic dinner at home. Moral of the story here, if you can't run a competent kitchen with a competent staff, turn your restaurant into a buffet or close. At this point you'd find a better Steak at Texas Roadhouse by a country mile. Hope my experience can be used for training and team management, as well as save other diners from that complete sh*tshow.

Troubadour is such a hidden gem! Nightly live music, wine flights and delightful charcuterie boards…read moreawait you. Don't miss this spot!

This review is embarrassingly years late, mostly because I moved out of the area and am now sitting…read morein a different zip code missing this wine bar like an old friend. The rotating menu was always the best part -- new wines, seasonal snacks, and just enough change to keep things interesting without ruining what works. Every visit felt like a little surprise, but never in a "what happened to my favorite thing?" kind of way. The cozy vibe was unbeatable. Dim lights, warm atmosphere, and live entertainment that somehow made me feel like I was in a movie scene about a person who has their life together. (Spoiler: I do not. But I felt like I did when I was here.) I genuinely hope it survived COVID, staffing shortages, economy chaos, and whatever plot twists 2020-present through at local businesses. Please still be the same. Please still have the vibe. Please still have the best wines I never thought to try. If I ever come back to town, I'm heading straight there -- no questions asked. Five stars forever. Try them out if you're in uptown!

Croquetas and Paella. Happy birthday Deq! Also, Eva turned the fine food and ambience into an…read moreexperience.

The drinks and food were amazing. The service wasn't as nice as we would like it to be. My friend I…read morewent with got her wine and appetizer before I even got my first drink. I will give some grace because it was a busy Saturday and things happen!

Stopped in for wine after having dinner nearby. Such a cute space. It is smaller but they do have a…read morefew patio tables for when it's nicer out. The staff were nice and very knowledgeable. I always like my wine on the lighter/sweeter side and ended up getting one they recommended which was perfect. Great vibes all around. Definitely a nice spot for a date night. I did see they also have some light bites on the menu as well.

Small place so reservations are a good idea Only starters…read morebut very good. Monti ponti $48 Montepulciano 2024. Very nice but a bit tannic at the end. Duck rillettes $19 Charcuterie large$45. Sm $ 20 Tarte flambee $25. Wonderful. This was worth the trip Forager. $25. Good. Sticky pudding . Very nice not too strong sauce. Very good cake. Drew was very good to us.

I've been here numerous times now and have always had great service, wine and food. The charcuterie…read moreand hummus were great but I know I've tried other food and it was great. I believe they also have a happy hour. The alleyway is always decorated SO cute and I love the vibe. It's truly a gem in the area.

The atmosphere was cozy and florally decorated with outdoor seating in a nicely lit alley in the…read moreback with some florals as well. The service was a bit slow and the waitress would forget to take our empty plates/clear off the table and it took a bit of time to get our check even though we were the only ones eating at the restaurant. She was nice though! The charcuterie board we ordered was good but it would've been even better if they offered a board that included both savory meats and fruits/cheeses. I didn't like that they only had one charcuterie board option with only meat and some pickles/olives/cheeses but no fruits. The steak sandwich looked a little sad and flat, and the gyro didn't have enough lamb meat inside, was mostly just pita bread. Regardless it was still delicious. The Margherita flat bread was good too, wish it packed some more flavor. For the price of the items I just expected more. The best meal we had was the lemon raspberry cake. It was the perfect amount of sweet while still not feeling too heavy.

A friend and I were in Edelweiss next door, and decided to get a glass of wine here as well. What a…read morebeautiful, cozy vibe. I loved the dark green and many sitting options. Service was excellent. We were introduced to the menu and offered a small taste of a couple of wines before we made our final glass choice. We sat inside at a comfy couch area, but they had a nice sidewalk cafe sitting area as well. The wine was excellent. You are allowed to bring in snacks from Edelweiss if you want some sweets with your wine. Great experience

Love this cute little wine bar located in Prior Lake! Stopped in for my first time on a Friday at…read more3pm for a wine flight and a snack. The owner was super nice and very helpful with helping you pick out the types of wines to try. They have a couple snack items on the menu. We ordered Pesto Tortellini and tomato, mozzarella with balsamic glaze skewers-both were so delicious I didn't want to share them with my husband! Perfect spot for date night or to go to with friends.

Service was fantastic! Server did not interrupt, let me have the time to look at menu and was…read morehelpful in helping me to choose the right meal for me! The ambiance was so nice, no one being too loud, no music so loud the table could hear and talk with one another. As for the food, I can't find enough words to explain how GREAT everything was. Been there several times and never disappointed! The lobster Mac and cheese is my personal favorite. Lobster cooked right, not chewy or dry. The cheeses used complemented each other and the lobster perfectly! Even the bread served alongside was just right. Burgers, fries chicken sandwiches were excellent!! This is my favorite restaurant!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND COMING HERE!! Big thank you to the cooks and servers at this location!!

Nice building with a great patio setup. works well for meeting friends and settling in for a few…read moredrinks and dinner. The staff was friendly, though the service felt fairly transactional. The food leans more beer-forward pub cuisine than whiskey-focused dining, which is worth knowing going in. I had the short-rib ravioli: if you like meat and cheese, you'll probably be happy. The mushroom flavor was the standout for me. It also arrived with a breadstick that had a distinctly Fazoli's-esque vibe. I did not dare eat it. Overall, I'd dine here again. It checks the boxes for a decent, reliable meal with friends, especially if you can take advantage of the patio.

Such a great spot! It's ticked back in an industrial park and we visited around 10 on a Saturday…read more There were a few customers still hanging out but the bartenders said it was fully packed earlier. The space is big and they have live music on the weekends. We sat at the bar and grabbed a Mexican old fashioned and a Shut up and Take my money. Both were delicious! Not overpowering and nicely blended. I grabbed a tequila honey bee as well which was nice but not as good as the first two drinks. We also tried their Thai chili pepper vodka in a one night in Bangkok. I was worried it would be too spicy based on some other spicy liquors I've tried but it was the perfect amount of heat and blended nicely in the drink. It would make an excellent Bloody Mary! Service was top notch. You order in a QR code but we sat at the bar and had fun talking with Lauren and Christine. They were so helpful and outgoing and it was a nice way to end the night. We waked away wondering when we could make a return and bring friends! So glad we decided to stop.

Such clever recipes! Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Delicious drinks. Nice space. Plenty of off…read morestreet parking.