Bartender super friendly.for wine I went with the Stomp Kiwi Stomp- 2 Sauvignon Blanca from 2…read morediferent countries. Pours a little light. Then I got the chic pea wrap and the Caesar salad. Turned out to be too much food and I ate the second half of the wrap for breakfast the next day. It was delicious- light refreshing with lots of greens inside it. Plus I got the side salad with it instead of kettle chips and the salad was perfectly seasoned with the fresh greens. Would eat here again.

Such a cute and cozy wine bar. I love coming here for girls night and date night alike…read more The vibe is such a good mix of elevated but still really easy going. Whether you know wine well or just want a fun glass with friends, it feels welcoming and not intimidating. Their wine list is super curated with some really fun options and I love that you can do "fights" (flights) of most of the by the glass options. I especially love their boards, some of the best presented charcuterie style boards I have seen. They pair so well with the wine and are perfect for sharing. The space itself is beautiful and thoughtfully designed with lots of little seating areas that make it feel intimate but still social. Service is great too. Friendly, helpful, and always willing to give recommendations.

I needed to kill an hour while in the north loop and I wandered into Barcelona. It was fabulous. On…read morea nice sunny warm afternoon, I got a table against the huge windows to people watch and enjoy the MPLS skyline. It was happy hour and they had a nice Rioja available by the glass. I also got a happy hour tapas plate special of Patatas Bravas which were crispy potato bites sitting in a nice tomato salsa and topped with aioli. It was a perfect amount of food and wine. Service was excellent. I love the vibe. With exposed brick and ceiling, large picture windows and stone bar top, it was cozy and hip. I want to come back and try more tapas plates. So may good options to try.

Just wanted to provide an update that the GM reached out to me and invited my party back for dinner…read moreon the house. We were immediately welcomed with sparkling wine and the team went above and beyond to rectify our less than ideal previous meal there. Thanks to the Minneapolis Barcelona Wine Bar team for recognizing and correcting a previous service failure with a fabulous and fully recovered service WIN!

Hands down best selection of natural wines in Minneapolis; constant rotation so my wife and I have…read morebeen able to enjoy a wide selection over the course of our (many) visits to Bar Brava. The food Has never disappointed and the service and ambiance rounds out the entire experience. Pro tip: ask the owner for the Porron!

SUSHI BY BAASKA The…read morefood was excellent. Starting with their delicious Waygu Sliders to the elegant BlueFin sushi rolls and the Mixed Sashimi Platter. Everything on this menu was amazing. I highly recommend visiting this pop up restaurant before it is too late.

I've had some incredible seasonal drinks at Silver Fern over the last year! The latest one I loved:…read moreRaspberry Cheesecake Latte. It's truly a perfect drink! That cheesecake topping with raspberry syrup felt like dessert without being too sweet. It really complemented the latte. The team here is always nice and helpful and the place is usually bustling with energy. Really awesome cafe in Northeast Mpls!

I absolutely adore this place! I've been a couple times now and have never been let down. The vibes…read moreare immaculate and the staff are always incredibly friendly and quick with orders. I recommend getting there as early as possible because it's very popular and fills up quickly! I most recently went to try their fall coffee flight, which included pumpkin spice latte, miso caramel latte, tiramisu latte (with a lady finger!), and a chaider. To my surprise, I liked miso caramel latte the most! I thought it for sure would've been the pumpkin spice latte. The chaider was pretty good too, but a little too sweet for me. I'll definitely be back again soon!

I had high expectations for Vinai and I am jazzed that it lived up to all of the hype. The server…read moretook the time to explain the menu, suggest an appropriate amount of dishes for 2 people (she said 4-5 depending on how hungry we were) and every single dish we picked was a banger. Sharing the dishes we got in order of my personal favorite: Hmong Cucumbers: sesame ginger vinaigrette, sesame seeds, fried shallot, garlic Fried Cauliflower: chili lime, hidden valley ranch dressing, herbs Curry Rice Ball: garlic cream cheese, blue crab New York Strip: grass fed beef, chili oil I opted for an N/A cocktail which was the Cucumber Cooler and I HIGHLY recommend it (or it's 21 yr old sister the "Cool as a Cucumber"). As a size 18 with hips, I was also very pleased that they actually give space between the tables so I wasn't sitting on the neighboring diner's lap trying to get in and out of my seat

The stars aligned when we stumbled into Vinai after 8 on a Saturday night while waiting for our…read morereservation at a neighboring place. There were no tables, but we scored seats at the bar. It was fun to feel like part of the action watching the bartenders make cocktails and seeing the food come fresh from the kitchen. We ordered a few things to split between us: Curry Rice Balls (3 orders of 1), Roasted Eggplant with purple sticky rice, and Fried Cauliflower. This was the BEST fried cauliflower I've ever had - you've got to try it. The purple sticky rice and eggplant was also yummy. Now that I've written this review, I'm craving the food. Definitely coming back again!! As I'm writing this review

I don't know why all the best places are off of Central, but this was no exception! We were eating…read morenearby, per our Fri-date tradition, and decided to swing in here for a drink. We sat ourselves at a small table for two in the window, and were brought menus immediately upon sitting. This place had that charming old world vibe with antique touches, warm wood, and aesthetically pleasing upgrades. The place was hopping, but still enough space to find room at the bar if needed. Some people were grabbing a causal drink after work, some were dressed up for a date, all felt welcome. I tend to order old fashioneds everywhere I go, and this place had their version on the menu! My partner ordered something a little sweeter per his taste, and all I can is, they didn't last long! Perfect little spot to pop in for a drink and chat with friends! Street parking can be difficult, but if you park a few blocks back and walk, it's doable!

A pleasant surprise in northeast Minneapolis! The team at this place is friendly and fast! They do…read moretheir best to hustle. Good vegan options and certainly plenty of drink choices ... full bar! Worth a try if you're having a casual date or hanging out with friends.

Popped in for brunch and let me say, it nailed the spot in all the right ways…read more Think, solid neighborhood bar that you can roll into for brunch, lunch, or dinner and feel perfectly at home. Catch a game on TV? Neighborhood option. Service was great on this occasion, from the vibes, to the drinks, to the food, to the sever herself. Zero complaints. Had a maple old fashioned and espresso martini which were both mixed spot on. For food, I went with the sausage gravy and biscuits which came with a healthy amount of eggs. Everything was seasoned perfectly and for one person, questionably heathly on the portion. Exactly what you want at a neighborhood brunch on the weekends. Especially if you "turned up" the night prior. Only downside? Parking is rough. If you're in the neighborhood? Perfect. If not, the lot is tiny and it's off a busy street. They did add overflow across the street, which on my trip was also packed. If you find yourself in that scenario you should be able to snag street parking, though you'll need to walk a few blocks. Definitely recommend.

This is a mini-review because we just had beverages. Lots of nostalgia for this location because…read moreof its former life as Stasiu's. Lovely space, some interesting cocktails though the margarita I ordered was a bit sweet for my taste. Decent spot if you are in the neighborhood

Food: Their food and drinks affordably tasty. They have…read morevegan options like the cauliflower chicken, their regular wings are seasoned to perfection and just the right amount of crisp. Drinks range from wine to bear to alcohol from Black brands. Service: Customer service was always been top notch from the bartenders and owner was so helpful in providing overview of the game, local culture/clubs, MN having the most golf courses which shocked the hell out of us. He have us basic lessons, advice on clubs for women and beginners, stance, what par meant, and hand positioning. Overall personable guy and went out his way to ensure we were good and had some background about golf and MN golf culture. Very genuine. Let the record reflect that I'm not saying that because he's from Chicago (the best city to Eva do it ) ijs Price: Very reasonably priced with options to golf for 30 mins increments. We paid 80 for 1.5 hours which was just enough time. I'm not sure about the food so I've included a menu. I didnt order anything personally this time around. Ambiance: It was an overall great experience for my 2nd time around. Last Summer that had a mixed with a DJ and it was a great turn out. Intergenerational crowd with lots of photo worthy spaces and seating areas. Very comfortable high top tables and lounge area with open space to mingle. They have great artwork, open spaces yet felt inviting for times when networking is appropriate. It would be great for corporate events or mixers. Great lightening, private party spaces and the bar area is nice. I'm glad I remained open to trying it out again after delcaring "golf wasn't my ministry" I just needed a lil more education and hands on basics. I look forward to what's in store for Par365 10/10 would recommend!

Omg. What a VIBE!!!! Went to an event they were hosting…read morewith MNBlackbox and it was such a vibe. I had never been before but I really liked it. They have virtual golf and retro video games in.the bays. They also have food and drinks (alcohol and mocktails), what more can you ask for?​ The owner is so gracious you can't help but support and the bartender made it less awkward that I was there alone Wings, cauliflower bites and a strawberry margarita made for a good night. I will definitely be back.

Lovely restaurant with amazing views of the river, bridge, and city skyline in the heart of St…read moreAnthony Main. We sat at the beautiful bar on Easter afternoon for some lovely cocktails. I went with the Mexico City cocktail that has a smoky yet fruity taste to it alongside a black salt rim. Delish. Then I had a mini gin martini which was the perfect size to try it out (on the happy hr menu). We'll be definitely back in the future to dine in. Their brunch menu looks great and their patio overlooking the city - can't beat those views! Remy and Brady were our awesome bartenders who were friendly and helpful with suggestions.

I'm going to be honest, I did not expect much from this place. I've eaten off this strip by…read moreStonearch Bridge before and usually I find the area gimmicky with overpriced bar food. It was a beautiful 70 degree Wednesday in the spring so I HAD to find a patio to soak it up before second winter. We tried another spot nearby that didn't have their patio open yet, so we made our way here to see if we could get lucky. We were put on the waitlist, and walked across the street to take in the view. About 20 minutes later, I received a text that our table was ready. We must've gotten there just in time because they started turning people away or telling them there was over an hour wait. They were understaffed that day. We placed our drink orders, an Amber Beer and the Mexico City Cocktail. Before the drinks arrived, the waiter came over with two sangrias and said, "I know you didn't order these, but do you want them anyway?" I said absolutely they won't go to waste! The sangrias were light and refreshing, and the Mexico City cocktail was extremely balanced and delicious - not overly sweet with a yummy black salt rim. For our mains, we decided on the Wild Mushroom Fettuccine and the Cubano. I am not joking when I say we both said OMG after our first bite at the same time! Both of these dishes were packed with flavor. This might be one of the top two Cubans I've ever had. Highly seasoned. As for the fettuccine, it was extremely umami and my partner finished it in under 10 minutes. I would absolutely give this place a try whether you're taking a sunny walk around the area or want a fancier dinner date. We parked a few blocks away on the street and paid.

Have been wanting to come here since they opened, but always forget about it behind the store…read more After seeing photos from a friend who stopped by, I decided to make a reservation and finally give the sidebar a try. The space is very nice. A little loud, but not so bad you can't have a conversation. I love the big windows along the side and being behind the storefront on the other side. For the food...fantastic. I saw arancini on the menu, which I can never say no to. These had a pea pesto, which was perfect for spring. I ended up getting the chicken sandwich for my dinner and had a couple fabulous cocktails. Since we stopped in for a birthday celebration, we were also treated to a delicious scoop of cake batter ice cream. Our server was delightful, very fast and incredibly friendly. He also had great suggestions for those who wanted a recommendation. All in all, would definitely come back to the Sidebar!

I absolutely love this restaurant. I've been twice and brunch and twice for dinner. The cocktails…read moreare unique and tasty, and the food is always amazing. I'm pescatarian and there are a lot of veggie forward options to choose. My favorites are the hummus crudities plate (it's not boring I promise!), fondue, mussels, and the broccolini. The ambiance is intimate and cozy, but it can get a bit loud due to how many people are seated in the smaller space.