Very fun location- a great speak easy execution. Great menu, comfortable seating and great service.read more

We stopped in at Bitter and Pour after dinner nearby…read more We walked downstairs and had a little fun figuring out the "secret" entrance. We walked in and the place was buzzing as it was a Saturday night. We found a comfortable table for four next to the bar. The bar has low lighting, stone walls and wood floors. I liked the cozy atmosphere. There are a couple of other rooms with plenty of seating for both couples and larger parties. We were quickly greeted by a server. I will say she was not extremely friendly and seemed a bit impatient as we looked through the drink menu. Perhaps she was having a bad night. We wanted to try drinks off the menu to see what was interesting and different. The drinks arrived quickly and were good but felt they were expensive for the small serving. I wish I would have taken pictures of all the drinks. I think it is a cool concept. I liked the atmosphere. We may give it another try next time we are in town.

This was the best bar in La Crosse! Rachel gave the best service and was the best bartender I think…read moreI have ever had. Will be recommending to friends!!!

I firmly believe this is one of the best spots to grab a drink and some appetizers in the area…read more Their happy hour is FANTASTIC. They have a wide variety of martinis, whether you like more of a fruity vibe, a dessert vibe, a chocolate vibe, they have it all! My go to is their namesake, the Starlite, though their seasonal drinks are not to be slept on!! My only gripe is that while I love live music, it is a smaller space so when there is live music, it is LOUD. Don't anticipate being able to hold a conversation during a band's set. The lounge is also on the second floor of a historic building... so be prepared for a rather steep set of stairs to take you there.

On a beautiful day, we decided to make a stop for cocktails at The Velveteen. Upon arriving, we…read moreentered the door and descended dimly lit stairs, then passed through a stone hallway to reach the entrance. The wait at the table was longer than we anticipated but luckily for us, there were some bar seats available. The bartender at the moment was Cameron. He gave us the rundown on the food and drinks and made several recommendations. We started off the evening with the Don Corlone. It was very tasty and also an Andorran Martini. Both drinks were delightful and were semi-sweet but not too sweet. The mixture of the Don Corlione had a perfect blend of citrus and sweetness. We then ordered the pastry puff poppers and they were amazing. The sauce complemented the pastry puffs and the filling left you wanting more. To finish the night we ordered tiramisu, cheesecake, and some bubbles. Thank you Cameron for the amazing service and experience we hope to be back again soon.

Went the day before valentines day. Had a reservation for 9pm. The environment was great, but…read morethey ran out of over half the food items and closed the kitchen early (like 5 minutes after we got there) didn't get to order beefed to try something. Considering we wanted earlier and we took the reservation time they gave us, it was disappointing to not get to eat. The drinks were really fun (bartender was killin' it) and dessert was included in the kitchen so not available but did manage to finagle one of the 4 options and we got the strawberry cheesecake (friends not a strawberry fan but we were hungry) because they wouldn't serve the others or they were out. Really poor planning for such a busy 'date night' weekend. I loved the speakeasy feel and will go back for that. Hopefully we'll get to eat there the next time. Experience a plus. Food a minus Staff, doing their best Bartender - was a mover and a Shaker was definitly on their A game.

Wonderful drinks at The Port and Gabriella was an amazing server! Beautiful bar, cozy and the…read moremusic was great.

Service was excellent drinks were great. the food was sub par for the price unfortunately as this…read moreis a beautiful restaurant. the $50 steak dinner was a steak that should have been seared and served with a steak knife and the vegetables were under cooked the pasta was missing flavor, they were completely out of grilled asparagus and the menu is so small that was extremely disappointing that there was not a proper plan for amounts of food needed ( our reservation was early in the evening . The Char was great but the navy bean veggies underneath were so salty they were not edible. Hopefully these are things that can be improved. Probably won't return for the food.

We really liked the interior with all the greenery. It was a very pleasant place to spend time in…read more We also enjoyed the fried rice. Please note that it's not listed on the main menu, but it can be ordered from the kids' menu. The portions are quite large as well. We also liked the grilled chicken and shrimp. The service was polite and attentive.

We found Thai Pop just down the street from our hotel on a nice convenient spot. As soon as we…read morewalked in, the vibe was perfect. A nice chill spot, that smelled amazing even from the front door. The server got us situated and welcomed us for our first visit. She explained the menu, and gave us a few minutes to decide. I read that they had won awards for their mocktails, so I ordered one. It was rich and creamy, the perfect balance to the dishes. The fire cracker calamari had a nice kick to it, but the sauce was the real star of the show. We found ourselves going back for more of that. The pork belly and rice was yummy too. Tenderly cooked, and all together a very balanced plate.

Totally enjoyed The Redwood Room. Went there twice for dinner during our 3 day stay. Both times our…read morewaitresses were fabulous and the food delicious!

The best night out in Rochester in a long time! The food was delicious! We had the artichoke dip,…read moreRedwood Room salad and the Mediterranean Pizza. Our Server, Ali, was fantastic - she took care of every detail making our evening SO enjoyable! The highlight of the evening however was the band - Orchid Jane! Their music is a fresh and modern take on so many favorites songs!

Place has a super sexy vibe and low lighting. The perfect darkness level…read more Music the majority of the evening was a ghetto rap- should have been something cool and jazzy. A real mismatch for me but popular with the locals. Acoustics not great- not enough insulation to absorb the noise. Cocktails delicious- really great! Brandon the bartender described them perfectly. Loved the comfy bar stools. Hooks under the bar but a little too spaced out. Could use more. But glad they were there even if the one closest was in the way I started with the Tapaculo which was like a banana smoky Negroni Next was the Calluna which was like a lychee martini. Highly recommend!!

Flora Room is such a cute spot to come have drinks with your friends or on a date. They have a…read morehuge menu of cocktails and they are all so interesting. It was so hard to choose bc everything sounded so good. The bartenders were friendly and helpful. My friend and I sat at the bar and had several drinks before we headed out to our next spot. Was having too much fun so didnt take any photos.

We are SO incredibly sad to hear this fine establishment will be closing its doors this coming…read moreMarch. While not always on the menu, ask for a raspberry lemon drop and you won't regret it. The BEST one I've ever had. I will be begging the bartenders to teach me their ways before they close their doors. This is our top choice in town to celebrate accomplishments and achievements. The tavern and patio offer a more casual ambiance, while the restaurant itself is chic and has an element of more formality. The staff is always ALWAYS incredible and thoughtful. The food is always on point, interesting, and flavorful. This place will be well-missed come March, but I know I will be back here plenty in the mean time to get my fill and and support this staff before then.

The Waterfront is truly a very special restaurant. We were in the area and were so in love with how…read morebeautiful it was along the Mississippi River walking path that we dropped by here for an early dinner. We were so fortunate that they were able to seat us on the outdoor patio facing the water. This restaurant isn't just great for the views--the food and drinks here were phenomenal as well. Our appetizers of beer-battered cheese curds and mussels were so flavorful and hit the spot. We also loved our fish tacos and linguini with scallops (I absolutely loved the crushed red pepper that came with it too!). Our food all paired nicely with their extensive cocktail/drinks menu, which included many different breweries and distilleries. This is one of those restaurants you'll remember visiting forever--definitely come visit if you can!

This place is just absolutely amazing. My coworkers and I decided to check out this place before…read moreChristmas since it's all decked out for Christmas. The waiting area was decorated with a grinch theme. Looked absolutely amazing. We all got drinks and ordered a charcuterie board. Everyone enjoyed their drinks and the charcuterie board was enjoyed by all. It's for sure a must try place.

I seen AHS on social media a few times and wanted to check it out. Reservations are HIGHLY…read morerecommended as it's a smaller more intimate speakeasy. They text you code word when you confirm your reservation which is a fun detail. The entry was decorated grinch theme which I thought was part of the speakeasy, super cute but when you enter its regular also really cute! Loved the decor overall. We ordered a few drinks - Marilyn's Nightcap, Breakfast at Tiffany's, The Red Light & White Russian w/ Love. All the drinks were really good and reasonably priced. Staff were nice and helpful! Overall the menu was fun, vibes were great. They do have a stage and looked like they setting up for live music as we were leaving.

Such a cool and fun experience! We were in the area for dinner and on a whim decided to check out…read morethe "speakeasy" in the area. We had no idea where to go, but heard to go down an alleyway behind up-down and then saw a random door that we had no idea was the entrance until another group came over! We knocked and they slid the door hole open to speak, it was so fun! Felt like a real speakeasy. Once we were in, we were seated in the back. There was an hour and 1/2 limit, but that was plenty of time for us to have a drink. I ordered the Me Espresso and my husband ordered the special of the day, which was a scotch with a special twist. Both were delicious! Definitely a little pricier, but the atmosphere made up for the cost. Overall I would definitely recommend! Next time we may wait for a booth to be served out of a window in the wall, did not know about that until we got there! Such a fun touch.

I'm hesitant to write a review about Volstead's, it really should remain a hidden gem. At the same…read moretime, it's so worth talking about. Love all the drinks. You truly can't go wrong. The bites there are also fantastic. It's the right place to go for a night out, especially if you're with a smaller more intimate group. I always enjoy bringing visitors to check it out, since it really does stand out as a fun cocktail spot in MSP.