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Delightful. Delicious. Delovely. Great service, a beautiful space (the old firehouse!), and…read moredelicious food all came together to make for a wonderful evening celebrating a good friend's birthday. (Bonus points for their flexibility--we had a surprise out of town guest who could join as well!) The menu has something to please every palate, from the vegans to the obligate carnivores. Ditto on the drink menu--they have a wonderful selection of beer and wine, and they have fun N/A options as well. The portions are generous (one person in our party ordered two appetizers and still had something to take home) and beautifully plated. I started with a green salad and loved the balance of tastes and textures. The greens were tender and crisp, the nuts crunchy, the chèvre yogurt creamy, and the dressing exactly right. (It was almost but not quite too pretty to eat.) For my main, I ordered the tofu hash, one of the vegan offerings. Flavored with a tasty chili sauce and fermented black beans, this was an intriguing and delicious entree. The sautéed vegetables were tender and beautifully complemented the crisp tofu and yucca, and the arugula salad added a refreshing element. There was a ton--I had leftovers for a truly delicious lunch. I also have to compliment their N/A selection. I ordered the Aplós Ume Spritz, and it was a very delightful way to start my meal. Light, sweet, and a pretty shade of pinkish-purple, it tasted just like a summer party. This would be a great place to grab dinner with friends, family, or that special someone. They have indoor and outdoor seating, and sometimes, they have live music, too! Also, pro tip: don't miss out on a side of bread and butter--it's really tasty here!

We were hoping to try this place for brunch but I guess they no longer do brunch and are only open…read morefor dinner. We sat on the patio and had a really nice time and appreciated how attentive and helpful our waiter was. I mentioned an allergy and he went out of his way to ensure what I ordered was safe for me to eat. We split the gumbo, mussels, and the seafood gnocchi. My favorite was the seafood gnocchi, they were pillowy soft and the sauce was a 10/10! The broth of the mussels was flavorful but I have never seen such small mussels before, the actual mussel was about tie size of a corn kernel - which made them unappealing. The gumbo was ok but just not my thing, but I think it was traditional for those who enjoy a gumbo.

The vibes here are absolutely immaculate. If you're going for a family dinner or a date OR you just…read morewant to sit at the bar and eat good food, this is the place to do it. As far as the fare - I thought the food was good, but not the best thing I've ever had. I think it's a great place to go if you want tried and true yummy food but it's not somewhere that you'll be wowed by every dish. The mocktails and cocktails were gorgeous and tasty. The appetizers were great - I really enjoyed the crab cakes as the flavor and sauce were good, I just wished the crust wasn't so heavy on the outside. The shrimp was delicious! The jambalaya had good flavor but I wished there was more rice and that the rice wasn't mixed in already at the start. There was cold potato salad on top which I enjoyed but some at our table didn't. For entrees we got the shrimp etouffe which I didn't try but looked tasty. The steak frites were great! Steak was cooked well and the fries were the highlight of the meal! They know how to make and season a shoestring fry. The sauce on the side was also tasty. The stroganoff was good - short rib was delicious but the dish as a whole was just didn't wow me though it was tasty. The meatloaf was again good but not great. If you're a big fan of meatloaf I think you'll really enjoy it! The beignets were the winner for me! Hot, light and fluffy. Covered in powdered sugar! Overall it was a great time at Mr Paul's! Service was great, vibes were awesome, and food was definitely good! The food just didn't wow me in comparison to so many other restaurants around. Would I come back though? Probably if I was looking for something in the 50th and France area.

Five stars. We're so grateful to have Aubergine in the neighborhood…read more We came for a special date night and it absolutely delivered. The patio on a Wednesday evening was picturesque, relaxed, and distinctly European-feeling -- which fits so naturally with this stretch of Selby. Between the historic buildings, brick lanes, walkability, and other thoughtful neighborhood spots nearby, Aubergine feels like it belongs here. The croquettes were excellent and an easy recommendation. The duck was cooked perfectly; its accompaniments had an unexpectedly bold and intense dressing, but clearly very intentional. The grilled walleye was more straightforward, but beautifully cooked, and we appreciated the MN Indigenous sourcing. Marissa was fantastic -- knowledgeable, attentive, engaging, and genuinely fun. She made the evening feel personal. Great wine selection, fun cocktails, and the whole experience felt worth the price, particularly knowing the restaurant builds an 18% living-wage/service charge into its model. Excited to come back, dine indoors, and see how the seasonally responsive menu evolves. Aubergine feels like a refined, thoughtful addition to Cathedral Hill and exactly the kind of neighborhood business we're excited to support.

Stopped in here Friday night with my husband. Honestly, we were looking for a relaxed, no-frills…read moredinner, and when we arrived, we realized that we likely picked a place that was on the opposite end of no-frills. Restaurant Aubergine isn't the fanciest restaurant ever, but it wasn't really the super chill space that we were looking for. :D We sat on the patio, it was a nice summer evening, and our waitress was very pleasant - so the night was off to a good start. We each had two cocktails, two appetizers to share, and we split a main entrée - Total came to about $200. I'm really glad we ended up splitting an entrée, because if we each had our own, it just would've been a waste of food. The drinks were strong, which is how I prefer them, so no complaints from me. Grilled Zucchini: This was fine. I loved the crispiness of the onion rings, and wish I could have a separate order of just those, but the batter left me wanting a little bit more seasoning and zest. I also wanted more crème fraîche, and decided I wanted less of the actual zucchini. This isn't something I would likely order again in the future. Sabodet Croquettes: These were good, and my husband claims they were the best croquettes he's ever had. The meat inside was a welcome surprise. I would order them again. Grilled Pork Chop: This is probably the best pork chop I've ever had in my whole entire life, and I don't say that lightly. It was so juicy and delicious, I couldn't get enough. I wanted to pour the sauce charcutière into my mouth, and the cabbage was absolutely divine. I cannot wait to have this pork chop again!

I'm not sure where the bad reviews came from but we had an excellent time here! The reviews and the…read moreunfamiliar words on the menu made me really doubt my restaurant choice for our anniversary dinner but wow, the food was delicious! They treat an anniversary very well, we felt special. We started with the lamb meatballs which were so good we debated on ordering them again. We also got the iberico pork ribs which were good for me 7/10 but my husband wasn't a fan, I think it's work a try! For our entrees we got the roasted chicken (8.5/10), flat iron (9/10) and sweet potatoes (10/10). The roasted chicken had a lot of creative flavors which I loved and my husband wasn't a fan but we both LOVED the sweet potatoes, they were seasoned very well and were anything but plain! The flat iron steak was very good but came out a little cold, but I would still order it again! We finished the night with Alaskan dessert and we both loved it 10/10

I made a dinner reservation at Tullibee for my husband's birthday on a Wednesday evening at 7:15PM…read more We were greeted and seated right away. I loved the ambiance- moody loft, classy, and chill. We opted for the 5-course chef's "Leave it to Us" and we were literally blown away! Every course was delicious, balanced, flavorful, and nicely plated. If I could give more than 5 stars to Tullibee, I absolutely would! We are having dinner here again tonight before we leave Minneapolis. Hands down- amazing!

For a hotel restaurant, we were very pleasantly surprised at how nice the place was. We had one…read moredinner and two breakfasts while there. All were very good, tasty, and satisfying. Avacado toast was exceptional. Berry bowls were fresh and nice. Wild rice chicken cream soup was quite nice. Will certainly go again next time we stay at the Sheraton.

Lela was the next stop on my restaurant adventures, and this ended up being my first stop that…read morewasn't quite my jam. There were still some things we really enjoyed, though, and I'm glad we gave it a try. We started with the French Onion Soup, which was one of my favorite parts of the meal. I loved that they used croutons instead of one giant piece of bread. Much easier to eat--no fighting with a giant bread raft to get to my soup! The flavor was really nice too. I had the Bolognese Pappardelle, which was good, and my partner really enjoyed his Hanger Steak. He also tried the Garlic Herb Mushrooms, but those weren't really his thing. I ordered the N.A. Lela Punch, and that one surprised me. I wasn't sure about it at first, but it grew on me as I drank it. Apparently we just needed a little time to get acquainted. Dessert was an adventure. I decided to try the White Chocolate Panna Cotta because I'd never had panna cotta before. It was beautifully plated, but this is also how I learned panna cotta has a Jell-O-like texture... and I do not like Jell-O. That's definitely a me problem rather than a criticism of how it was prepared. At least I can officially say I've tried panna cotta! I ended up trying the Crème Brûlée as well. Unfortunately, that wasn't my favorite either. I usually love crème brûlée, but I prefer the custard very smooth and creamy, and this one was thicker than I personally like. My partner had the Chocolate Molten Cake and thought it was okay, but it wasn't a favorite for him either. Overall, Lela had some definite highlights--the French Onion Soup, Bolognese Pappardelle, and Hanger Steak especially--but we also had a few misses. I can understand why other people really enjoy it; it just wasn't quite the restaurant for us. And hey, every restaurant adventure can't end with a new favorite. That's half the fun of trying them all!

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.

Went here for a spontaneous happy hour on a Wednesday afternoon and arrived just in time to put in…read morea happy hour order. This is a newer spot in Excelsior that opened summer 2025. Here's my review of the food we ordered: Cocktail of the hour - aka "Golden Hour" - 8.5/10 Reminded me of mulled cider, notes of honey, very refreshing Pork Belly Steam Buns - 8.1/10 Nice texture, very tender and flavorful Mini Banh Mi - 7/10 Not bad, would have preferred the more traditional pork filling Crispy Chicken- 8.7/10 This really surprised me, from appearance the chicken didn't look that special but it was well seasoned and the sweet chili glaze really stole the show and elevated this dish! Mirabelle Smash Burger - 8.9/10 I'm a sucker for smash burgers and this one did not disappoint. Nice crispy bun and a special mustard sauce that we enjoyed and a different flavor I don't usually have on my burger Sticky Ribs - 5/10 Unfortunately these were quite dry and was comparing to sticky ribs I had last week at CoV that were fall off the bone Overall good spot, service, atmosphere, and would be happy to return. Prices were also great for happy hour.

I wanted to like this place, I really did. But unless they get a different chef in the kitchen,…read morethis place is not going to make it.... Let's start with the positives! The location! Very close to the lake(walking distance) There is a free parking ramp right behind the building. The decor of this place is cute! The details seem like they were well thought out! It feels upscale and cozy! I saw a video of this place and that was what originally drew me in! The seating here is also comfortable and not over crowded. Our server was ok. I saw so many raves about the "amazing service." She did refill our water glasses, which was good because I needed it with the salty steak! Obviously the most important piece is the food. We started with the popovers. The taste was fine but the texture was almost over done. The honey butter was lacking honey flavor. Cinnamon would have really elevated the butter! I got the steak frites and my sister got the spaghetti. My fries were average. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium all the way through! I was impressed. However, it was drowning in a VERY salty sauce! I had push a lot of it off. This should be served on the side, not covering the whole steak. My sister got the spaghetti, which our waitress explained was not a regular spaghetti. I feel she has probably had to do that multiple times and honestly, it should just be renamed. It's confusing for the customer. My sister did say she enjoyed the dish and that the shrimp was ere done well. For dessert I got "Aunties iced latte" which is their version of like an espresso martini. It was just ok. Would not get again. We got the carrot cake which was good!! But then they ruined it by putting fake whipped cream.... This is supposed to be a higher end restaurant and that made the dessert feel so cheap. We also got the creme brûlée. DO NOT ORDER THAT! It is an absolute waste of money! The sugar top was so thick we couldn't eat it! The dessert had the consistency of scrambled eggs, not a smooth custard. The taste seemed ok, but whoever made this does not know what they are doing! Overall, the food was not memorable and a lot of it was done poorly. There are definitely better restaurants in the area.

Came here on a Friday night for a few drinks and food…read more Good vibes in here. Love the location of the place. The ambiance is relaxed, low light as soon as you walk in and the place is buzzing with energy. The food and drinks here are amazing. Got some oysters to share.. so fresh and light, with all the fixings just as you would like. Perfect. Also the fries were chefs kiss. Super light and fluffy and flavorful.. always a perfect addition to any meal! I got the short rib and lemme tell ya... super good. Packed full of flavor, good quality meat.. very good! Wouldn't change much about it. It was a larger, more filling dish, and this with the addition of the apps was more than enough. I got my typical grey goose club soda lemon lime and they were actually served fairly strong ( will never complain about that lol). Waitress was good.. she definitely checked on us a lot, I wish that she would checked on us a bit less because it did become a bit much at a certain point. I would definitely come back here!

The worst crepe I have ever had The crepe was thick like a…read morepancake but also soggy, the filling was terrible, the mushrooms were rubbery, the cheese was not flavorful at all Unacceptable for a French Bistro!! Do better