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    The Painted Turtle

    4.4 (16 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Chicken Tender Basket
    Kelvin N.

    After hours of paddling and chilling at the lake, I was craving for some food and a cold one. As a chicken lover, I've decided to try the tender basket. TBH I wished I'd ordered something else because it failed my expectations. The tenders lacked seasoning (why the sides got more flavor?), the breading could be crispier with more texture, and the fries could use a bit more seasoning too. The chicken wasn't too dry out and was still juicy which is good. Located in a beautiful area of the lake, I hope that they could improve their tender basket to match their surrounding uniqueness.

    Mickensie W.

    What a great spot! Love the menu including ice cream and drinks while relaxing by the lake and beach. This was our first time visiting Lake Nokomis, and this place did not disappoint. They did only have 2 high chairs available, so if you have children who need one maybe bring along a stroller to be safe. The chips and salsa were delicious along with the fish tacos, yum! They have snacks and something here for everyone with a cold beverage or ice cream fix!

    Fish sandwich
    Mikey A.

    The weather was cloudy but the Painted Turtle's fish sandwich sure brightened up my day! The fish and fries were cooked fresh and perfectly :) there is a large patio area to enjoy the views of the lake and plenty of space for a picnic in the sand or grass. I saw an update that they will be able to serve beer next week too! Great spot to enjoy a day outside and get food and ice cream :) will definitely be back again to try the rest of the menu. There is street parking close to the paid parking lot if you want to skip the $2 parking fees!

    Mike W.

    We went for a nice late lunch with our almost two year old boy. When we arrived, we ordered at the windowthe gals working were very friendly, and kept the line moving fairly quickly. They give you a number beeper when your order is ready. There are only a couple high chairs and had to have help procuring one, and when we got our food I had to ask for sauce for his tenders and my beer which they forgot, but they were on top of it and very helpful. There's plenty of seating along the lake, nice view, and some seating with cover sort of inside between the bar and counter also. I ordered the mahi mahi tacos with chips and salsa. Everything was really good, the fish was nicely grilled how I like, and the corn salsa and slaw went nicely. Even the chicken tenders and waffle fries I stole some bites of were pretty tasty.

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    Ice cream is fairly average but good prices for the stunning view and vibes. Love the golden Oreo flavor

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    You can't beat lakeside views. Good menu selection for vegetarians too! The veggie Chicago dog was very good. We'll be back.

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    2.2(23 reviews)
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    Stopped at the Firehouse Subs in MSP Airport during a layover because, hey, who doesn't want a hot…read moresandwich before their next flight? Unfortunately, this Firehouse felt more like a fire drill -- lots of motion, not much coordination. The staff looked like and acted like they didn't want to be there and then someone had just yelled "everybody make sandwiches!" and then left the room. Service was slower than boarding Group 9, and by the time my sub arrived, I was halfway through my emotional support chips. As for the sandwich -- let's just say it didn't quite live up to the usual Firehouse standard. More like Smoke Detector Subs -- something was missing, and it definitely wasn't flavor from being too fresh. Two stars because I did eventually get food, and it was edible. But next time I might just grab a granola bar and call it a win. If you're hungry and have time to burn, give it a shot. If you're in a hurry... you might want to bring your own siren.

    Holy hell, what a nightmare. I should've realized because of the crowd waiting for their food…read morebefore we ordered which was via a kiosk screen so dirty the thing barely registered a touch. It took so long to navigate a huge line had formed behind me to order. And there's only one screen. There was one lady making sandwiches, one lady expediting, and a dude in the way back kitchen, not sure what he was doing. The main problem was that the expeditor could barely speak and she was calling out order numbers. Well, when you order the kiosk asks for your NAME. So everyone was there typing in their names and choosing no receipt so half the people had no idea of their order number. And then it just took forevvvvver. I think it took about 35 minutes to get our sandwiches, and then she just handed me the sandwiches and tried to walk away without giving me our fountain drinks. And the add-ons were hit and miss. They got the olives on the sandwich but missed the extra pickle which was just as well because the standard pickle that comes with a firehouse sub was garbage. Compared to all other firehouse sub shops I've been to (and we are fans) this was the absolute worst. Super grateful we had a lot of time to kill. If we'd been in a rush for a flight I would've lost my mind.

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    In the corner of the Food Court between Terminals E & F

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    Clancey's Meats & Fish - Breakfast Sandwich

    Clancey's Meats & Fish

    4.5(281 reviews)
    2.5 mi•King Field, Southwest
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    Stopped in to pick up lunch after arriving in Minneapolis and heading to visit family. Wanted…read moresomething light and quick and saw Clancey's on Yelp. Being 5 minutes from our destination we decided to give it a try And boy are we glad we did! The sammiches weee absolutely outstanding. They come with a smorgasbord of toppings, so you need to peruse the list to determine if there is anything you DON'T want. We had three turkey sammiches and one ham, and everyone chose to modify their toppings slightly (note/ if you desire tomatoes, those need to be added as they oddly aren't on included in the smorgasbord ‍) I opted for everything - perhaps a bit anxious about how well all the flavours would mesh (mayo, mustard, horseradish, oil and vinegar along with various toppings). But you know something / it worked really really well. We also chose the potato salad as a side and it was also quite tasty. Lighter, northerly mayo's. While the sammiches weee being constructed we perused the offering in the attached grocery. Everything oooed fantastic and if we lived Locally, I would certainly be a regular - with an eye to trying many of their offerings beyond the sandwich counter.

    This is my husband's favorite sandwich place. We have been coming for a number of years, even…read morebefore they moved to Grand Ave. We love the friendly and fast service. The food never disappoints. I tried the chili for the first time and it was delicious. Bus your own dishes and get your own water. There is parking at the back of the shop which was almost always available. Or street parking is also convenient. Love the neighborly feel of the place and don't forget to get the frozen stews for your next meal at home.

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