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    The Better Half

    4.2 (102 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Blackberry-Jalapeño Margarita!  Mmm mmm GOOD!
    Aneesa K.

    Aaaaaahhhhhh! Yummy Sunday brunch! Amazing care by staff! GO!! Just GO!! Accommodating, generous piryions. Im back!

    Salad with salmon
    Nina S.

    Our first time here. Great food and friendly service (Ryan and Megan at the bar) were fantastic. Food was excellent and we'll be back.

    Raspberry cheesecake. The plating felt off and this is shipped in from somewhere per our waitress. It was overly sweet and fake tasting
    Nicole N.

    Had a dinner date with my sister and saw this place had good reviews. Most of the reviews I looked at prior to going to this spot talked about poor service but great food. We had the opposite experience. This is a small spot located in Lakeville and has free street parking and a shared parking lot in the back of the building. When you first walk in, the vibes are trendy and fun. Loved the lighting up on the ceiling and saw they do have a small patio on the side of the building. The service was OUTSTANDING! And it is the ONLY reason why this is a 4 star and not 3 star review. Our server was funny, personable and did a great job checking in on us. The food: We tried multiple items and nothing stood out to us. My sister got a mule and said it was good. We tried the drunken shrimp. It was 4 shrimp for $15! The plating was awful and the sauce was very bland! Save your money. The fries tasted like they came out of the freezer and were not crisp. They were spongy. Skip. The aioli is good but not enough to save the dish. The steak was good but did not come out medium well like my sister asked for. The chicken wings had a good smokey flavor along with a citrus dry rub. However, these were very dry. The dessert had such a strange plating.... It looked like something my kids would do... the server told us they have the cheesecake shipped in (which is fine lots of places do that) but it tasted fake and overly sweet). I'd be willing to give this place another chance based on the service and vibes but if you look at my pictures and past reviews you can tell the quality here has definitely dropped.

    Classic Breakfast (with gluten free toast and scrambled eggs)

    The food was delicious! I went to breakfast/brunch in the morning with 4 of my friends. The only negative comment on the food was the hash browns had a nacho cheese short of taste which wasn't our favorite but the breakfast potatoes were a delight. The service was meh but it is very busy in the morning so be gracious during that time. The ambiance was very pleasant and calm I enjoyed it very much. There isn't a ton of seating so I would recommend making a reservation if possible.

    Great burger, messy and good.
    Garrett Z.

    Looking for a new date night location with my wife and we decided to keep it close to home this time and try something local. I'm glad we did. The Better Half I would say is a modern take on an American diner with an upscaled touch. The decor celebrated famous couples (famous and made up) and had a Burger Jones (you guys remember Burger Jones???) kind of vibe. Very Uptown Minneapolis in the heart of Lakeville, I like it. To start the night, my wife had a cocktail from the bar. The Aviator was a great fuschia tinted gin drink. The couples sips I snuck in were very good. For food, my wife tried the scallops. First impressions - the scallop to price ratio here was very generous. We've been to "fancier" seafood places in Edina and Minneapolis that charge $$$ for scallops and then short you on how many you get. Not here. The scallops were cooked perfectly, tender and sweet. Great dish. I settled for comfort and has their breakfast burger. Patties were juicy and cooked perfectly. The burger was a sloppy good mess, how all good burgers should be. I greatly enjoyed it. Our waitress/bartender was friendly and attentive and no complaints on that end. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and the prices were very reasonable. It's like this place was uprooted from Uptown or Lynlake and dropped right in Lakeville, great spot. We will be back!

    Classic Benedict
    Summer G.

    Went here for the first time for breakfast on Black Friday and was able to be seated right away. It was nice not having to wait in a long line. Once seated I chose to get a crafted shot (Blue Collar Combo). The description sounded a little different from what it actually was when I got it. It was ok, definitely wouldn't get it again but was fun to try. For my food I chose the Classic Benedict and got a side of avocado. Anything extra was ale carte and a minimum of $2. Because of this the price adds up fast so keep that in mind if adding or subbing items. When I got my meal I noticed my poached eggs were not truly poached - it seems like they rushed it because the white wasn't even cooked, it was all runny. (And I like runny and know how poached eggs are supposed to be but this wasn't cooked long enough - needed another 2 to 3 minutes). The flavors were very bland too so I ended up have to salt and pepper it a lot. The hollandaise sauce also was crusted on top - so looked like it had been sitting for a while. I don't know if I would come here for breakfast again, or on a holiday. I assume maybe they had an early morning rush and that's why things were a bit off and because of that will look to try again maybe for lunch or dinner and see how that is.

    BBQ Chicken flat bread with a side of Zombie Dust
    Chris C.

    Excellent food and amazing service. Our server Lindsey was fantastic and the atmosphere is super chill and comfortable. My better half definitely approves ! Avocado Toast BBQ Chicken Flatbread

    Brisket Sandwich grass-fed house-smoked brisket | pickled shallots | alabama white sauce | arugula | focaccia $17
    Mike H.

    We tried something new off the menu this time and it did not disappoint! As always, the service was prompt, attentive, and incredibly friendly. We're frequent visitors here for a reason--this place consistently delivers great food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere

    Corned Beef Melt
    Tracee T.

    Tried this eatery for lunch for the first time. The waitress suggested the corned beef melt and she was right, this sandwich with beer cheese soup was good! I went my own route and ordered the tacos. The flavors were good but the shrimp was over fried so tougher and dry (had it not been for the sauce). The truffle fries were luke warm and I prefer to eat mine almost right out of the fryer. So kinda sad for $9 french fries to not have them crispy and hot. So take the waitresses recommendation when visiting. They won't steer you wrong. The service was excellent and the decor is charming.

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    Kathleen K.

    I love gnocchi and was excited to try a new version. Because we care for someone who has Alzheimer's we often order takeout and eat in the car. This prevents a very upsetting scene in a restaurant and keeps everyone happy. The gnocchi had a very pronounced smokey flavor throughout. Very little in the way of squash, pancetta or mint. It was off-balance. The gnocchi was also heavy instead of fluffy inside. What we ordered: PAN SEARED GNOCCHI Smoked pancetta, butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, fresh parmigiano reggiano, parmesan cream, basil, and mint. Smash Burger - it was okay but a little on the dry side. We were going to order the chocolate cake but they were out.

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    Jessica S.

    Food was great service was terrible during our late afternoon lunch. The waitress/bartender was more worried about flirting/conversations with the guy at the bar vs taking care of our table to the point I had to get up to request to get her attention to order, get silverware to eat, get the lemmings I requested for my water. Ambiance cute diner style place with a great patio. Food tasted good was fresh. What should have been a quick lunch took over an hour.

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    Drinks, food and service is amazing! We like going here often and recommend it to anyone looking for a good brunch spot.

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    Cute and casual place! Burgers, brunch, coffee, cocktails! Nice patio too. BLTA and fries were delicious.

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    Awesome place!! Great food, portions and service. We had a late Sunday dinner on the lovely patio. Highly recommend.

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    Always great food and service! Love the all you can eat crab as well! breakfast and lunch/dinner menus are both great

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