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    Pinstripes

    3.6 (466 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Brunch Drink Menu
    Alicia M.

    Pinstripes has one of the better brunch buffets in the city! The buffet has quite a variety of food, from prime rib to mini donuts. There really is something there for everyone of all ages. There is an omelette station where you can pick your mix-ins and get an omelette made to order. The highlight definitely is the chocolate fountain. Highly recommend snagging a basket of the warm mini donuts and dipping them in the chocolate fountain. Parking can be difficult in the lot, but there's plenty available in the nearby ramp. Service has always been consistently friendly. It's not on the menu, but drip coffee is included in the brunch price. I would not recommend the Honey & Cinnamon Latte. I'm not sure if it was an off batch but when I tried to mix it the cup was half full of a really thick sludge, and the consistency of the mixed latte was thick and mucusy.

    Kids - Crispy Chicken Tenders
    Stacy A.

    I like the vibe of this place and the service is great, but sadly the food is not. It was hard to find something on the menu that sounded good but I finally settled on gnocchi with a vodka sauce. The menu said it was served with a stracciatella cheese on top, which is a very rich creamy cheese, similar to burrata. Sadly what I was served was most definitely a sliced mozzarella you would put on a pizza. Because the cheese was missing, the dish was too dry. I keep give them chances but not sure I will be back after this.

    Free birthday celebration sundae.
    Christina K.

    The gluten free chicken bacon and avocado pizza on happy hour is my favorite. Service is fast and friendly. They have a ton of out door seating and a fire pit. Bowling looks fun but I haven't done that yet. They also have some mocktails. Ask for the celebration sundae if you are celebrating something. It's free and delicious

    Gnocchi & Vodka Sauce
    Ariel L.

    You don't have to play bowling or bocci ball to enjoy this place. Even just to dine and enjoy outdoor seating is perfectly fine! A good place to gather your friends or family for a meal with good wine or cocktails (they have a full bar) and enjoy some flatbreads or venture out to try their creations as there's a lot of choices for everybody ... including vegetarians! Friendly staff and they hustle to get your drinks as fast as possible. And by the way, the Italian jambalaya is not spicy!

    Chris E.

    BRUNCH / KIDS REVIEW !! Kids activities for Easter was awesome. They got to draw and be creative and there was a lot of table with a lot of markers ,stickers ect. Our kids enjoyed it a lot. It was for a hour and I think next time we only needed about 45 minutes. They did give the parents coffee, so that was a major plus. Great service. The buffet was also above most. I would recommend it and I will go back again. The stars of the show where chicken and waffles 4/5 Sage biscuits and gravy 5/5 the biscuits were phenomenal. The gravy was really good. Omelette station classic ! Bacon was good since it was cooked for the masses. Chocolate fountain was amazing!!! so many things to dip and was a great part. Overall, for the price, it was awesome! Kids were free since we played an hour before or they're eight dollars, which is a steal. We will be coming back again!!!

    Sea-bass lunch special with risotto.
    Annette N.

    Sunday brunch today was perfect to celebrate my husband's B-day with the buffet for just 6 of us but they had us in a somewhat private space that was quiet. Shout out to our server Corina that was super accommodating. My favorites were, spinach and berries salad, prime rib with yummy horseradish cream, Brussels sprouts, fresh strawberries and Rice Krispie bars covered in the chocolate from the fountain.

    Donna K.

    I love their fire pit, but it was entirely too cold to eat outside so we headed in to the warm indoors. We started with breadsticks and pesto. The pesto was so good! I made sure to dunk every bite into it. We had stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer and they were also amazing. In fact everything we had was so good! He ordered a Cesar Salad and Pepperoni Pizza. I went with the Pear Arugula Salad. It was light and filling. After dinner we headed to the Bowling Alley and had so much fun. We even enjoyed s'mores while bowling. We had such a great time.

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    Beautiful patio spot with a great view of Centennial Lakes Park! We had the tenderloin sliders, and they were excellent. The service was friendly and attentive, and the prices were very reasonable. A lovely place to relax, enjoy the scenery, and have a good meal.

    Lovely view
    Jingle M.

    FUN birthday with bowling and great food! Sunshine streams in every corner, surrounded by glass doors and windows, beautiful restaurant. Prompt service while bowling, we sure didn't go hungry. Try the Tenderloin Sliders . . So darn good.

    Cindy P.

    Located in Edina Pinstripes is located in such a lovely area! Right by Southdale mall and galleria, if you want to head to the mall after. This place has bowling too if you want to play! It is very spacious and bright. There is lots of seating too. Our waiter was nice and everything was great! There is also a choice of getting bottomless mimosas. I went to the buffet for brunch. There are so many options! If I could, I would've eaten way more. Everything tasted amazinggg. The pictures only show a small portion of what I got, but the options are endless! I love any breakfast/lunch food and they have so many options like pasta, pizza, waffles, desserts, etc! There was even a chocolate fountain which was the best. For the price I would say it's worth it. Pinstripes is definitely worth a try for everyone. I would love to come back again in the future!

    Brunch buffet
    Lyn H.

    I learned to do you research before your rendezvous... Rolled up here at random on a Sunday afternoon after church with my Costco Pinstripe cards looking for a good time. The hostesses were polite , kind, and prompt. This place is on par for the area - upscale bowling it is in Edina. The Sunday brunch is $30 per adult and 5 and under are free - thank goodness because my kiddo rejected everything. Selections were plentiful BUT just OK in regard to taste. The "good" stuff went lighting fast with the crowds and weren't refilled very timely. I might gamble on the brunch one more time to give the place the benefit of the doubt but I'll becoming earlier and not bowl during my time. Just seemed rushed as one hour of bowling was $50 for two adults and a kid. The server for the bowling area just seemed annoyed with life. So that kind of added to the meh vibe of it all but hey everyone has their days and there was multiple parties going on. It is right next to Centennial Lakes so a nice stroll was welcomed after the visit. Could be a factor for those wanting this to be a date night thing. Anyway - for me it would be a solid 3.5 stars for me for the Sunday afternoon brunch and am not sure I'd actually "recommend" at 1pm. I'd consider coming again outside of that to try the actual menu or much earlier to try the brunch. Good luck with your visit - good eats - and happy bowling!

    Chilaquiles - my favorite item on the brunch buffet!
    Jami B.

    Pinstripes is a solid choice when you are looking for a convenient location, reservations, for the family, and options for all. Their weekend brunch is buffet style and my kids especially love the chocolate fountain, served with fresh fruit and sweets. I like the fresh omelette station, and the chilaquiles made to order, as well as the warm pinhole donuts made fresh with lemon ricotta. There's a prime rib station and plenty of meat options but don't miss the generous table of salads, vegetables, and fruits and pastries as well. The servers are friendly and the restaurant is clean and bright. I think the brunch is a bit pricey but I can understand the reasons for that.

    Sujatha R.

    Food is good nothing great! Really enjoy the ambience nice and warm and cozy. Really like that they have a happy hour menu and they have bowling which is so fun

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    Prime Rib is excellent! Patio outside is calming and near centennial lakes. Great service!

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    Yummy food and convenient pick up. Got the Margherita pizza and gnocchi. So delish! Parking ramp available also as the lot is very busy

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    When ordering family style how many does it serve?

    Hey sorry I only went for the weekend brunch buffet which was great! But not sure about family style meals

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