Absolutely loved our experience at Vinai. We sat at the bar counter, which ended up being such a…read morefun place to sit. You feel close to the kitchen and get some of that energy, but it still feels comfortable enough to relax, talk, and actually enjoy your meal. The food was incredible. The crabby fried rice and Brussels sprout salad were two of my favorites. There were so many different flavors happening, but everything worked together so well. Nothing felt random or overdone. The ube cocktail was honestly one of my favorite drinks I've ever had. SO good. Between the food, cocktails, atmosphere, and service, the whole experience felt really special. If you sit at the bar, they also have a special menu, which was a fun bonus. The food is served family style, so definitely keep that in mind when ordering. The prices can look higher at first, but the portion sizes made sense once everything came out. We left with plenty of leftovers. Street parking only, but we were able to find parking in the nearby neighborhood without too much trouble. Amazing service, beautiful atmosphere, and seriously delicious food. I would absolutely come back.

Visited 9/9/26. So I've never been disappointed with Vinai and don't think I ever will be. Coming…read morefor the second time in many months and the standard remain as high as when I was there last. Chose for my bday dinner and so glad I did. They went out of their way to make it a special experience and threw in a complimentary dessert at the end. For drinks, they had a great assortment and my mom and sister especially loved the unique beers. We ordered a bunch, definitely too much by the leftovers at the end but honestly what a great meal. Faves: -Crabby fried rice. This will always be my fave. I love rice and the combo of flavors is chef's kiss imo -Cabbage. This was a sleeper hit that I had no idea how great it would be. A really cool charred flavor to it and I never thought I would like cabbage as much as I like this Solid: -The steak. Delicious with some great umami flavor to it. If I was between this and the pork chop I would still splurge and get the pork chop but this was a great alternative -Sweet potato salad. Served slightly chilled. Yum. Another sleeper hit because I'm not a huge potato salad girl but I loved the flavors in this. -Purple sticky rice. I could eat this by the handful.

Wow, this place was cool!…read more The entry is pretty hidden and parking requires a bit of work unless you do valet. We went on a Saturday night, so we had to wait a bit in order to be seated. However, it was worth the wait for us. There is a dark moody vibe and while my group went in for drinks, there are also options for food. The place itself is pretty loud - both with music and talking, so maybe not the best location for a first date. The drinks are expensive, but the experience was worthwhile for us. I enjoyed the meditteránea. I'll very likely be back! What a neat spot.

Flora Room is a gorgeous cocktail bar located behind and beneath Chef Del Prado's steakhouse…read morePorzana. Fortunately, I arrived at 5:30 PM on a Saturday, which was early enough to avoid a line and a velvet rope. I don't wait in line for anything unless I'm at a pharmacy, bakery, post office, or airport. Lines at restaurants and bars strike me as pretentious or bad management, and I don't tolerate either. However, I'm old, and at my age, nothing is worth waiting for unless it's a necessity. I found a seat at the beautiful and expansive bar and looked around at the Del Prado design. The colors might be different, but Flora was reminiscent of Minari and Noma. All three add to the Twin Cities' cachet. However, I was taken aback by the attire I saw around me. People were dressed in shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers. It's friggen Saturday night Minneapolis. Have some class! Flora Room was a lovely cocktail lounge, perfect for wooing, but don't expect to strike up a conversation with any of the bartenders. At these Del Prado joints, the staff must be trained not to engage. I'm out alone and enjoy talking. Bartenders used to be part of a lounge's attraction when I grew up in NYC. They learned your name, knew what you did, and gave you a hearty welcome. That, I guess, is not part of the culture in Minneapolis. Well, at least not at the Del Prado restaurants and bars. Chef Del Prado is from Argentina, and certainly, Argentina is one of the warmest and friendliest countries in the world, so I don't get it. I now live up the block from the Flora Room. I'm a neighbor and would like to be treated like one. Neighborly and the Flora Room are distant concepts.

Stopped in Friday @ open. Day 1 of their annual Black Lagoon. After menu discussion w my bartender;…read morehe & another bartender saying they like the Closed Casket. I opted for a Demon Dance. It wasnt good, but so delicious! Bartender Liam was also friendly & helpful. I liked all the Halloween decor. Ill have to come back after the holiday. There is a small parking lot and free street parking. It stayed pretty quiet during my visit, as it was early & i left when still considerably early. Thanks Meteor for a delicious inaugural visit, cheers!

This is a really cute cocktail bar. It was hard to find a table and we had to hover a little bit…read morebefore we could find a place to sit and then when we did get a table it was very drafty and we were freezing. The drinks we ordered are no longer on the menu, but it's fun to see the rotating drinks to a theme/season. We loved watching the drinks get made (truly an art form) and trying to guess what the drink was. The bartenders were attentive and were giddy alongside us as we were guessing the drink they were making. We parked on the street not too far from the bar. Next time I visit I'd like to try one of the hotdogs!

While not exactly a replica of the ōshentikku bā or cocktail dens of Japan, it comes close…read more Elegant with a serious attitude towards classicism and drinking, Gori Gori Peku is unique in Minneapolis and the United States. There are similar bars in NYC and San Francisco, but nowhere else that I'm aware of. Small and a bit hidden, these dens provide a cocktail zen experience. Our spirit zen master at Gori Gori was Sophia, and she guided both my spouse and me well. Gori's take on a classic Manhattan named the A 5 was one of the best cocktails I've had, with layers of deep, meaty flavor. We live a few minutes away and will enjoy stopping into Gori Gori Peku often.

After returning from our trip to Japan, I knew I had to bring my family here! It had been on my…read morelist for a while and we were already missing Japan. The space is cute! It's up the stairs above Sanjusan and right next to Kado No Mise: just a little speakeasy-style bar. Seating is first come first serve. Service was a bit formal and curt: the space was empty and our group of four asked to take the corner seats, and they told us we could "for now". I was surprised how limited the cocktail menu was! I appreciate just sticking to a few things and doing them really well. They have a more extensive list of Japanese whiskeys. We got the old fashioned, collins, and kuri cocktails and each one was very good! Bold, impressive flavors and a clear craftsmanship. The prices are quite steep, but it's mainly because there is no tip line - all gratuity is included in the menu price.

AMAZING! I visited on a Thursday around 6pm and sat at the bar with my friend. We ordered the Chefs…read moreChoice cocktail to start with which I highly recommend! It's a jalapeño and basil infused gin with Aperol, Cucumber Oleo and lemon-so good we ordered two each! To eat we ordered the Baked Reginette Bolognese and the Smoked Brisket Sandwich. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The servicing sizes are pretty big so you are likely to have leftovers. The service was superb and we were never left waiting. Great place for happy hour or a bite to eat.

I really want to love this place. Great ambiance, location, and busy but never packed. My first…read moreexperience was a takeout order during Covid to support local businesses. I don't like to review based on takeout so I left it be. It was nothing special and clearly previously frozen. Decided to stop in again but for brunch. They have a full bar but only list 3 drinks on the brunch menu. Mimosa, Irish coffee, and Bloody Mary. Their mimosas were a great pour and I didn't feel the need for more than one! We ordered the Crab Benedict and Eggs Florentine. Both had FANTASTIC flavor! Unfortunately, the poached eggs on the crab were practically hard boiled, and my Florentine was a soup. I had to drink the eggs. Not super pleasant. The flavor, as mentioned before, was yummy! Very buttery, with tangy roasted tomatoes. Service was good, and we didn't feel rushed. They have a host stand, but it wasn't super clear if you should seat yourself or not. I saw people doing both. Street parking but not too hard to find a spot. I will definitely give it one or two more tries and update my review. Need to go for dinner, and I'm curious to try their French toast!

Damian was our bartender Class dude! Very friendly and made…read moresome tasty drinks too! The apps were mighty tasty The pina colda shots wete the bomb

What a super cute hidden gem! Located in the back of Public Domain, unless you found yourself…read morewalking through the alleyway or getting lost looking for the bathroom you'd miss Vern's. You can order from the bar or the bartender will come to your table. The bartender was helpful with answering questions and helping us determine what to order. The drinks are all festive and very strong. We were there towards bar close and were offered free mini drinks of the slushie. A fun little cherry on top of the evening. The bar was a bit chilly, so plan accordingly. We parked on the street, but the meters near the bar are one of those with a lot of rules and restrictions so be mindful before parking.

Was in town visiting a friend and we had Parlour for dinner! He recommended it, saying the…read morecheeseburger was a solid pick and he was right. Perfectly cooked and delicious, the cheese was insanely delicious (perfect combo). Service was outstanding and I loved the outdoor seating.

What a cool spot downtown Mpls. It's located down on the basement level of the building, kind of…read morehard to find, but they have patio seating outside which shows the way. They have a wide variety of seating options, high tables, booths, and some couches and lounge chairs with lower tables. The burgers were lights out amazing! Tasty blends of beef and well seasoned patties. I enjoyed the bacon slabs and onion rings on the OGB burger, super tasty. The "frickles" were delicious, and the fries were solid. They have a great selection mixed drinks and some unique mocktails. The service was just okay, I felt our waiter took the order, brought our drinks and that was it. And it's a busy place at night, so expect to wait awhile for your meal. But overall it was a fun experience and we will be back someday for sure!

I loved the atmosphere and the drinks were great! Our server was helpful with recommendations and…read moredidn't rush us. Billy after dark is not in Billy sushi, but behind the building. You walk down the alley and then turn left and see the red lights/door. Note - parking in this area is always tricky so be ready to loop around to find a spot or park in a garage and walk.

Finally made it down there and definitely plan to return!…read more BAD is beautiful and quiet... perfect for hanging out after dinner. Grab a couple drinks and snacks and you're golden. The only thing I would change is adding more dessert options... this wohld be an amazing after dinner spot to chill and snack a little.

Very cozy space, drinks are good, have been here several times and never disappointedread more

I don't have a problem with the drinks but this place seems like it's always packed when there is…read morelive music. I don't think they have the greatest lineup but those that get it get it and I obviously don't

The ambiance and service were great. This place loses a star on the food however. The food was…read moreunderwhelming because we were expecting fresh handmade pasta and other menu items to follow that vibe. Not sure if the pasta is made in house as it didn't taste like anything special and was quite bland for a "browned butter garlic cream fettuccine." The cake also looked premade and it was one out of only two dessert options. Finally, we asked for no croutons on the Caesar salad but had to pick them out. I wasn't a fan of the Caesar because it had a mix of romaine and spinach, but was heavier on the spinach--just romaine finely chopped would have been better.

You sear yourself. Decent ambiance to grab a drink and the food is okay. My friend only got three…read moreshrimp in her shrimp fettuccine. She also reported the noodles was over cooked and definitely not al dente. I asked for chicken in the grilled pesto cheese and the chicken was dry and the bread was greasy. The bread didn't taste like sourdough which is what was promised. Fries were good.