We have been coming here periodically for about 15 years. The addition of the new bar is a great improvement to the neighborhood. Unfortunately, our repeated experience has been that the male bartender is oddly hostile - he often comes across as either passive-aggressive or openly rude toward us, depending on the night. We are a fairly unremarkable middle-aged professional couple who stop in only occasionally, so we have no idea what might be behind it. We tip 20 percent. We don't stay long? When we've mentioned the interaction to other neighbors, several have said they've noticed a similar vibe as well. Every other member of the waitstaff and bar staff has been consistently warm, friendly, and welcoming. Lately, however, we've found ourselves wondering whether that bartender is working before deciding to stop in, because we'd rather avoid the extremely uncomfortable experience. It takes a lot for me to write a review when everything else is great, the food, the ambiance, most of the waitstaff, but this has happened so often I'm flummoxed. read more

Visited 4/11/26. Back at the Kenwood for brunch and it really never disappoints. My sister and I made a reservation in advance and were seated right away. I never find it too difficult parking in this neighborhood and managed to find street parking fairly easily. On this occasion, I got the huevos rancheros and my sister got à la carte options of an egg and fruit cup, fries, and a pancake to share. Cannot rave enough about the pancakes here and I'm not even a pancake person. Everything else was delicious and special shout out to the kenwood for the complimentary banana bread with the best butter ever. Definitely a worthwhile brunch read more

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Stopped in after a ride around the Chain of Lakes. Ate outside and it was lovely. When asked for recommendations, the waiter said that if you loved baloney sandwiches as a child, the TK Mortadella was an upscale version, basically what baloney wished it could be. I have NEVER been a fan of baloney, but something about the way he described it made me want to try it. To be safe, we also ordered a pulled pork sandwich to split both. One ordered fries and one a salad, again, to split. That TK Mortadella was sooo good! Amazing blend of flavors on delicious house-made focaccia. The pulled pork was also good, but when I go again, I'm getting the mortadella. Cute inside, very nice service. Per usual, I forgot to take pix when the food first came out, so don't judge them on presentation. :) read more

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We stopped by for a drink and apps after visiting the gallery and bookstore next door. They had a nice selection of N/A beverages and their appetizers were high quality. The meatballs were large and not overly acidic with the red sauce. The fries were incredible - meaty, salty, crispy, and well salted with a Calabrian chili aioli to dip. Carrie was on top of it on the patio and very personable. We stumbled upon this spot and are so glad we did. It was also surprisingly busy for a Tuesday evening, which generally indicates a well loved place to me. read more

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We went there when it was 20 minutes from closing and they didn't rush us at all. It was a nice little brunch spot for a date or a workday meeting. The salad was so flavorful and the egg was so refreshing and deliciously fluffy. Very clean place! The patio for it getting into fall season has heaters. Staff is friendly. Overall great experience! read more

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When you enter the restaurant it is very nice ambiance. The restaurant has a more upscale feeling with a cozy feel because of the small size. Service was very attentive to questions about the food and any dietary restrictions. The food was very good quality. The salad had a light vinaigrette and was crisp. The olives were a nice addition to a lunch menu. read more

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Had a great date night walking the Lake of the Isles, visiting Birchbark Books, then having dinner here at The Kenwood. The reviews I read had dubbed this a "good neighborhood spot" but we both agreed it was definitely more than that! I would drive across town to eat here again. This was a restaurant you could definitely dress up for if you want. The service was excellent with consistent attendance that did not disrupt the meal or conversation. Food was delicious!! As Italian food connoisseurs, the carbonara here was gooooood. -street parking (free) -reservation recommended -dress up if desired read more

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I had the BUCATINI CARBONARA applewood smoked bacon, egg yolk*, parmigiano reggiano, and it was delicious, the pasta was al dente! I would have loved to have added a chicken breast to it, but that was not an option, nevertheless, it was perfect as it was served! Definitely going back soon. read more

The Kenwood - BUCATINI CARBONARA applewood smoked bacon, egg yolk*, parmigiano reggiano - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Just off Lake of the Isles, I would very gladly recommend the Kenwood to anyone looking for a neighborhood brunch that doesn't give diner vibes. The plaid wallpaper, robust windows, tall ceilings, and tasteful decor make the Kenwood a great Saturday spot. It gets loud with all the tables full, but it brings the energy you may require on a summer Saturday morning! Our server was wonderful, providing great recs and quick service. I opted for the Huevos Rancheros. Very good and filling, but not so that you feel overstuffed. Crispy, hot potato cubes layer the bottom of the dish with delicately shredded braised pork filling out the center and a perfectly over medium egg to crown the dish. The plate also comes with a small dollop of sour cream and a flavorful swish of harissa sauce that adds a touch of heat. Overall, really nice portion size and excellent flavor. Would be curious to see what dinners look like here? read more

The Kenwood - Huevos Rancheros - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great service and a cozy bar spot. Focaccia is always amazing l! Gem salad was fresh and the carbonara was decadent. read more

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Very busy Sunday brunch afternoon. First timer and neighborhood this is tucked in is so cute. Ambiance was great. Food even better chorizo was tender. The pancake the perfect amount of fluff and right amount of butter. Also had a kenwood burger not pictured bacon was thick and crispy. Docking down a star for service. Had a reservation in which we reserved a table for 3 as we had a baby and needed the car seat. She tried ti push us for a table for two. Our server messed up order and also left before we got our check without even a final check in. read more

The Kenwood - One Pancake - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My wife and I dined at the Kenwood Restaurant yesterday evening and it was an overpriced, meh experience. Do not expect much from the waitstaff. I ordered the "Denver steak," which is a bizarre, off-brand cut of beef. There were other downsides, but suffice it to say that the value delivered for the amount charged is way out of whack. read more

Visited The Kenwood for brunch. Cute spot, very small. The table shared the banana bread with whipped butter. Big thick piece of bread - very delicious! The menu is quite small. I had the Focaccia Benedict -- house-made porchetta, arugula, calabrian chili hollandaise. I really enjoyed it! Service was fine. Nothing out of this world, but she quickly took our orders and got us our food. Overall it was a nice place, I prefer a bit of a larger menu with more things to choose from, but good/quality food. read more

It's truly a neighbor gem! There isn't a massive menu but I won't get tired of anything on it. Love their home made pasta and focaccia. Burger is great too. The menu changes seasonally. I was very impressed by the WILD ACRES DUCK in my recent visit. Knowing duck dish isn't easy to cook, theirs is soft, juicy and tasty, the best duck I've had so far in Minneapolis. Just like their ad says, "Dishes that can take you outside your comfort zone - or bring you back to it"! Servers are very friendly, we never had one bad experience. read more

The Kenwood - WILD ACRES DUCK - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best pancake ever! Everything on the menu looked delicious so it was hard to choose. Definitely don't skip the pancake though. I'll be back to try more. It's a bit busy and a bit noisy for brunch but definitely worth it. Service was quick despite how busy they were. Street parking was relatively easy to find just around the corner. read more

The Kenwood - One Pancake - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Food was delicious and plentiful. The service was very good our waitress Katie was charming and efficient, The place was rustic and charming! read more

The Kenwood perfectly matched my expectations. After starting with the "House-Made Focaccia" and the "Baby Gem Salad", I knew I was in for more goodness. None of the food here feels heavy. The menu here has great variety and refreshing preparations that put an exciting twist on classic Italian dishes. The Arctic Char was cooked to perfection- atop a wonderfully creamy tabbouleh salad. The "Rigatoni" was outstanding. I was hesitant about the chicken sausage in it, as I'm not the biggest fan of this meat, but it absolutely made the dish. Finishing with the Brown Butter Cookie ice cream was the best decision I could have made. A clean and intimate atmosphere, friendly staff, and cool neighborhood made for a great night. Recommend! read more

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A friend and I had brunch here on a sunny Sunday morning. The vibe was perfect. Bright sun-filled, gorgeous wood, leather booths and attentive but nicely paced service. The Historic neighborhood and a beautiful space transported us. My friend had an omelette and I had chilaquiles. Both were delicious-we practically licked our plates. We were so busy chatting and enjoying the moment that I didn't take pictures...but I will be back!! read more

Been meaning to come here for a couple of years (I run or bike by it often); finally jumped in for brunch. 1) Omelette béchamel aux champignons: best omelette I've ever had, world-wide; 2) French fries w/calabrian chili mayo: best I've had outside of Belgium. Crazy fresh ingredients including top-drawer butter for the eggs. Perfect doneness. Also really good coffee. Next time, dinner! read more

The Kenwood - Nice neighborhood feel - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great food, friendly staff nice location for a walk at Lake of the Isles before or after your meal

Always a nice evening to be in this neighborhood restaurant with good food and a good vibe. I've always been a fan of the wallpaper and the cozy feel but for some reason tonight with good friends it all came together. A great meal with halibut, pasta, a salad and a soup and bread starter. I was not a fan of the cold pea soup, but my table mates loved it. The pasta had mushroom, kale and leek and Parmesan and was very tasty. Easy parking and good service made this a great night. We will be back. read more

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What a wonderful spot in a beautiful location! The staff are so kind and everyone is very helpful with answering questions. Went here for brunch and it was a very enjoyable time! The food is very high quality and every time I go it's the same level of service and food quality. Highly recommend! I got the ricotta toast that was exactly what I was wanting! My fiancé got the breakfast burger and I think it was one of the best burgers I have ever had! The fries were a little on the salty side for me but I won't complain about that! The meat was so tender and juicy! Will go back for that!! read more

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The Kenwood's reputation preceded it with so much good rave reviews. What a lovely brunch location in a quaint neighborhood. This restaurant had such an air of British elegance. The simple menu made it easy to narrow down my choices. First, I ordered the banana bread, then I could not help but choose the Wild Mushroom Hash with scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese. To add to the feast, I ordered green tea and Pelligrino to have a movktail mimosa. The red tea cup was absolutely adorable. Sitting outside on the patio was just perfect. The surrounding neighborhood with its charm just added to the whole appeal of the enjoyable brunch. Note for future reference from our waiter told us the pancakes are quite large and one pancakes is oversized enough for two people. So for future reference she said be ready to share if we decided to order them. read more

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Love this place! Excellent food, atmosphere, and location! Combining an amazing meal with a short walk to Isles or Cedar's Hidden Beach makes for a great evening. read more

New American spot in a quaint neighborhood. Came here for a big group brunch (12 people) at noon and we had a reservation made beforehand. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Everyone working was super friendly. Gender-neutral single occupant restrooms are available in the back righthand side of the restaurant. Credit cards accepted. They do serve alcohol (including mimosas). We were told that the egg Benedict was one of the most popular things to get. The breakfast potatoes were crispy and they came as a side. The chicory salad was a bit bitter but there was a ton of finely grated cheese atop the greens. read more

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Food was tasty, ambiance was lower than expectations. You'll feel like you're eating dinner in the doctors office due to the lighting. It's also a bit loud. Therefore, I wouldn't recommend for a nice intimate date spot, maybe casual dinner with friends or family. Would love if they simply create a warmer atmosphere though. read more

Thought it was phenomenal. I had the Turkish eggs which were excellent. Loved that they put a good sear on everything, and our waiter was super pleasant as well! Will def go back soon. read more

I wish I could give ten stars for our recent experience! Some of the best food and service I've had lately, all thanks to the Kenwood chef team. My parents were in town for lunch and we wanted something we could walk to from around Lake of the Isles. I'd never been to Kenwood and it's been on my list for ages, so we walked there from around the lake. Once we arrived, I mistakenly realized they are just open for pickup/takeout for lunch on weekdays and that the brunch is only on the weekends. The door was open, so we walked in and were greeted by the chef, I believe his name is Kieran. Instead of turning us away, he let us know they were open for takeout currently and offered to take our order right then and there and have us sit out on the patio. At the time we walked in, he was the only one there - and made time to make sure we had an excellent experience. He even recommended a few dishes in particular for us to try - straight from the chef, people! We each got a cup of the mushroom soup and split the cucumber salad and the chicken meatballs. He took our order inside, and brought it right out to us when it was ready. We set up our takeout goodies on the quaint sidewalk patio and enjoyed the quaint neighborhood just a block off of Isles. And the food? Spectacular. The mushroom soup was rich and creamy, the meatballs were massive and saucy, and the cucumber salad wowed us - we aren't usually huge cucumber fans but it was a hit with us! On our way out, we stopped back in to thank the chef his team for welcoming and serving us. Oh, and the inside is absolutely stunning! I'd always been meaning to come here after hearing rave reviews, and now, they've made a loyal fan out of me, too. Service, location, and food all 5/5! read more

I don't enjoy brunch in minneapolis because I never believe I can get top tier service and great food. It was always an either or for me. I went here as a last minute decision with my girlfriend and I was so glad I tried something new! It's in a cozy location that doesn't look like much from the outside but when you walk in. It feels like you're stepping into an old manor. So cute. We ordered the banana bread to start and two lattes which were beyond!!! We split the huevos rancheros (this was so delicious) and the pancakes! The pancake literally gave me goosebumps! It was perfectly crispy on and also fluffy on the inside. It didn't feel stuffy in my mouth. I forgot to add syrup and it was soo good. It comes with pistachio butter which is the perfect combination of salt to balance the sweet syrup. It's definitely the star of the show. All in all. The service,food ,ambience was amazing and I will be back! read more

The Kenwood - Pancakes Huevos Rancheros - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Came here to have a nice brunch girls date. The vibes were perfect since it was also a bit cooler that day. The sweet corn soup really hit the spot and the focaccia eggs Benedict was delicious! Waiter even recommended adding avocado which in my opinion is the only way to do it. I didn't give it a fully five stars partially because the waiter we had, although nice, was a bit slow. It felt like our table was being avoided as we saw our waiter attending to the tables around us. We waited about 30 minutes until they finally came back and then proceeded to say "wave me down when you're ready" which at that point we had been ready for over 20 minutes. Left a slightly bad taste in our mouths but I still think worth it to go and try out. Maybe our waiter was just having an off day. read more

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This place has amazing reviews and always comes up on top when I open Yelp, but I had not had the chance to visit until last week. My partner's mother was in town visiting and she wanted to impress her with a nice brunch so we stopped by The Kenwood. Their brunch menu was surprisingly small and almost all pork and her mother doesn't eat pork so we should have probably checked that out ahead of time. However, things worked out cause she was in the mood for a burger! I opted for the banana bread and huevos rancheros. The banana bread was soft and moist, and a super yummy way to start off my morning. The huevos rancheros were the perfect complement to the banana bread. They were a little spicy, super tender, and the potatoes were delicious. I highly recommend this dish for breakfast! Would definitely stop by here again! read more

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I highly recommend the Kenwood, and regret not coming here sooner! My first visit was for brunch and it was perfect. The ambiance was nice and bright and you could just feel that this place is beloved by the local community. I got the benedict, which was so good! Really enjoyed the calabrian chili hollandaise. We also got some banana bread to share, which was a perfect little bite of sweet to accompany the meal. The only downside to brunching here is that they only offer beer & wine... I am a fierce Bloody Mary advocate! I didn't have the heart to try their bloody which uses sake, but I'm sure it's fine if you're less of a purist (boozebag?) than me. I came back about a month later for dinner with my parents, who were visiting from out of town. Sometimes my mom gets a little overwhelmed with overly saucy or decadent meals, but this place was perfect for them-- a simple, easy-to-understand menu with high quality ingredients. The flavor of the potato leek soup was SO good, but it was a little cold which was a bummer. I also tried the burger a pasta dish, both were delightful. Service is always very kind and attentive. You should go here! read more

The Kenwood - Focaccia Eggs Benedict with porchetta, arugula, and Calabrian chili hollandaise. So good! - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Found this fantastic restaurant because of Yelp. Food was AMAZING. Try the Pistachio Pancakes !!! It's a quaint restaurant in the middle of a small town. Service was fantastic. We are from out of town. We a great breakfast !!! read more

Food was probably a 4/5. Service was little to none (3/5). A cute little brunch spot in the Lake of Isle neighborhood with its hustle and bustle. We made reservations a week prior and were seated immediately. They take a limited number of reservations regardless of size and the rest are for walk-ins. Ordered - Huevos Rancheros (4/5). This was a beautifully plated dish and tasted delicious. The squeezed lime added a light touch to a semi-heavy dish. Service was not so great. Our server did not make any rounds for water refills and barely made his rounds to our table. All good but when the tip surcharge is 20%+, you would expect more... That said, Kenwood was a nice place and we were glad to check another brunch spot on our list! read more

The Kenwood - Huevos Rancheros (4/5) - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Every time I walk around Lake of the Isles near meal time with friends we stop by The Kenwood. It has reliable food in the neighborhood. read more

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I arrived here right as dinner was beginning, and got seated quickly at the bar area. It was nice due to the front cooks and hostess and servers all checking in with me and being friendly. The environmental inside and out was super inviting, outside was relaxed and the road was super busy. The food was good, I got the chicken and ricotta meatballs, French fries (kid size due to being solo) and a latte. The latte was phenomenal! The meatballs were good but imo would do well being a bit smaller with teeny bit of pasta or something else. The fries were good served with chili aioli. Overall i would come back, and I'd be curious what actual entree sizing would be. The staff made this place. read more

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I visited the Kenwood Restaurant for brunch last Sunday with a large group and had a great time! Would highly recommend for a conveniently located spot by the lakes. FOOD: The brunch options were unique and reasonably priced! I ordered the banana bread to start, which was super tasty and served with butter with flakey salt. I also ordered the focaccia Benedict, which was amazing! I added wild mushrooms to mine, which I really enjoyed. My favorite part was the pickled red onions on top, they were the perfect garnish. AMBIANCE: Although this place is small, it doesn't feel cramped! High ceilings and classic woodsy decor made this place feel both cozy and airy. SERVICE: The service was excellent - our table was ready immediately at our reservation and we received our food promptly with no errors despite the large size of our group. I was very impressed! PARKING: No parking lot, but street parking is fairly easy to find along the residential streets nearby. Plus the area is beautiful to walk around in, so a little bit of a walk to the car is enjoyable! read more

The Kenwood - Focaccia Benedict - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Loved that their brunch menu was simple with not too many options to choose from, but everything offered still looked very delicious. The Kenwood had great service and a fun location among the nice neighborhood north of the Lake of the Isles and has an awesome indigenous book store next door! I had the banana bread (not pictured unfortunately) and it was probably the best banana bread I've ever had, especially with their delicious salted whipped butter. I also ordered the focaccia benedict as well and I thought the focaccia brought the perfect texture and more in place of an English muffin, as it was flavorful and paired delightfully with the porchetta and poached eggs. Highly recommend this experience to anyone! read more

The Kenwood - Focaccia benedict - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Went here for a Mother's Day brunch on a business trip with a colleague. House Bloody Mary and mimosa were good, food was tasty, service and outdoor seating were just the right vibe. Enjoyed our visit. read more

The Kenwood - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sublime little place in an adorable neighborhood, best part constant perfection! Service great, nothing much else to say read more

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