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.

Met friends here for dinner on a weekend. The ambience is super cute. The upstairs area is…read moreadorable. Service was really great - they didn't rush us at all and our orders were accurate. I want so much to rate higher, but the food was just ok. Grilled chicken salad was good, but everything else we ordered was okay, and very very small portions. Wines were just okay as well - we tried 3 full wine flights (whites, reds, sparkling) Cute space and great vibes, but all of us thought the food and wines were just average.

Great place for a special occasion or just a casual meet up with friends. Always a great place to…read morego, my favorite part is the extended menu they have and they keep always rotating of their tapas. Do recommend make a reservation a head of time, specially if you going with a group of people. Favorite place in town

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.

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!

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!

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!

I love Social Oak and will continue to go there . The waiters and the the staff are super…read morefriendly. The bartenders are very friendly. It's overall just a happy place to be.

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.

Absolutely loved this place! Excellence all around! This place checks almost every box…read more Great outdoor dining area- it was a little too windy to sit outside today, but will for sure be back to enjoy the summer patio. Can't beat the views and the parking if you're lucky is pretty close, but no problem to walk to this place. Inside seating is just as nice with great views. Service was exceptional! We had the absolute best server who was just amazing! So outgoing and made the visit enjoyable. Just an absolute delight and I heard others complimenting his as well. He really made our Mother's Day brunch enjoyable. Food was great: Mediterranean chop salad looked amazing and was said to be very good. Eggs, bacon and toast were good. American breakfast- good potatoes. Breakfast sandwich was good. Amazing sauce on the arugula. Breakfast tacos were also said to be good with really good tortillas. Bloody Mary was pretty good. It didn't have all the bells and whistles with it, but it was a great spicy flavor. This place is a gem and checked all the boxes. I am sure it is quite packed in the warmer months. Excellent music playlist and clean restrooms. Highly recommend this place!

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.

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.