This review is embarrassingly years late, mostly because I moved out of the area and am now sitting…read morein a different zip code missing this wine bar like an old friend. The rotating menu was always the best part -- new wines, seasonal snacks, and just enough change to keep things interesting without ruining what works. Every visit felt like a little surprise, but never in a "what happened to my favorite thing?" kind of way. The cozy vibe was unbeatable. Dim lights, warm atmosphere, and live entertainment that somehow made me feel like I was in a movie scene about a person who has their life together. (Spoiler: I do not. But I felt like I did when I was here.) I genuinely hope it survived COVID, staffing shortages, economy chaos, and whatever plot twists 2020-present through at local businesses. Please still be the same. Please still have the vibe. Please still have the best wines I never thought to try. If I ever come back to town, I'm heading straight there -- no questions asked. Five stars forever. Try them out if you're in uptown!

Love this place!!! Service is great. Wine selection unique and great vibe. Come enjoy.read more

Came here with friends recently and had such a great time…read more The patio is such a vibe, especially with the open window setup that makes the whole space feel really fun and inviting. The pour-your-own wine concept is honestly so much fun and super convenient. I love that you can choose exactly how much you want from each pour, which makes it perfect for trying a variety of wines instead of committing to a full glass. We shared a charcuterie board that was amazing and loaded with a fun variety of things, perfect for snacking over wine with friends. There really isn't anything else quite like this in the Twin Cities. It somehow feels like you've escaped Minneapolis for the evening, which makes it such a fun spot for a night out. The wine selection is great, and the food is surprisingly really good too. They also offer lunch and brunch options with sandwiches, salads, and of course their charcuterie boards. On top of that the service was fantastic, super friendly and attentive.

Have been here a few times and the food never disappoints! The bread is always fresh and the…read morequality of meats and cheeses are some of the best I've had in the twin cities. The wine bar is pour your own and you can register a card to use for the wine bar! Every glass I've had there seems like my new favorite wine and I love that you can find the wine bottles for purchase in the store. The ambiance is classy but cozy and perfect for a date night or a small group dinner, there's a patio as well that I'm excited to spend time at this summer! This place is perfect to also pick up picnic items before heading over to the lake!

Can't wait to eat this House Salad with Salmon! Everything I eat here has been DELISHous, including…read morethis Flourless Chocolate Cake. Therereally is no other spot like this in Edina, Minneapolis, where you can just buddy up to the bar and get Fabulous Wine and Dinner. My new Go-To! Please check it out

Bojae's feels like a slice of Europe right in town. We came in for a glass of wine and were blown…read moreaway, especially by the Tempranillo, which was perfectly smooth and bold. Great selection of unique wine options outside the classics. The menu is a standout for a wine bar, full of elevated, tempting dishes that made us stay for dinner even though we weren't that hungry at first. The space is beautifully designed with a lively, welcoming atmosphere, and the service was top-notch from start to finish. A must-visit for wine lovers who also appreciate great food, don't skip dinner here!

Bartender super friendly.for wine I went with the Stomp Kiwi Stomp- 2 Sauvignon Blanca from 2…read morediferent countries. Pours a little light. Then I got the chic pea wrap and the Caesar salad. Turned out to be too much food and I ate the second half of the wrap for breakfast the next day. It was delicious- light refreshing with lots of greens inside it. Plus I got the side salad with it instead of kettle chips and the salad was perfectly seasoned with the fresh greens. Would eat here again.

Such a cute and cozy wine bar. I love coming here for girls night and date night alike…read more The vibe is such a good mix of elevated but still really easy going. Whether you know wine well or just want a fun glass with friends, it feels welcoming and not intimidating. Their wine list is super curated with some really fun options and I love that you can do "fights" (flights) of most of the by the glass options. I especially love their boards, some of the best presented charcuterie style boards I have seen. They pair so well with the wine and are perfect for sharing. The space itself is beautiful and thoughtfully designed with lots of little seating areas that make it feel intimate but still social. Service is great too. Friendly, helpful, and always willing to give recommendations.

Visited 11/8/25. Picnic crushed their lunch special option! A bit on the steeper size price wise,…read morehowever it stands up with their "normal" prices for the most part (I think if they included chips or something it would feel like better value overall). We got takeout on this occasion which was slick, albeit a bit tricky due to parking in the linden hills area by this restaurant. I got the turkey in the hills sandwich and the tomato soup. Both of these were hits and were a good amount of food too. My mom got the same sandwich with the chicken wild rice soup which wasn't as much of a hit as the tomato but was still decent and then my sister got a veg sandwich with the tomato soup. Overall I like the lunch special and think it could be perfect with a sandwich and salad on a summer day

We wanted to go for a cocktail before our dinner in the area, and Picnic has been on my list to…read moretry! SPACE There are a few 4-tops on the patio in front, a handful of bar seats inside with a small, cozy indoor table footprint, and a handful of 2-3 tops on the back alley. SERVICE The bartender told us to go find a spot on the back alley, so we did - but not sure we did things right, as our server walked past us a few times without acknowledging us. Service was friendly but limited. DRINKS They had a nice cocktail menu, but I opted for an Aperol Spritz. My husband chose off their limited NA menu a lavender honey lemonade, and it was a bit too sweet for him. I'd love to see some mocktail options here! FOOD We just got a few shareables since we were heading to dinner after, but their sandwiches were making my husband's mouth water! We got: Pickle Brined Wings - amazing flavor, salty and dilly, but I would have liked quite a bit more char on them: they were pretty pale. Minnesota Sushi - my husband loved this! Served with Ritz crackers, and it's the perfect little shareable dip.

Came here for a girls night and it was perfect. They don't take reservations, so we waited about 30…read moreminutes for a table on a Thursday, but it worked out great since we were able to walk around and check out the nearby shops. Rocky was our server and was super friendly. He helped us pick out a wine to split and gave great recommendations on pasta dishes based on what we liked. I ordered the fettuccine alfredo with shrimp, which had a subtle hint of lemon that I surprisingly loved. My friend got the pesto pasta and really enjoyed it as well. I'm already planning to come back in the summer to enjoy the patio!

As a homemade pasta lover, Broaders' Pasta Bar is it!…read more We visited on a Saturday night so we knew knew there would be a wait. Note, they do NOT take reservations so it's first come, first serve. Our original wait time was around 1 hour but it ended up only being 35 minutes. Parking is quite limited but due to eating later in the evening, we were able to get a parking spot in their lot. Broaders' has both patio and indoor seating. Being the middle of winter, we sat inside. It's not an overly large restaurant so be prepared to wait during busier meal times (like dinner on the weekends). Our waitress was very nice, answered our questions, and helped us select the perfect wine. Shortly after ordering our wine, they brought out a complimentary bread basket which was delicious! We asked for butter and more of the foccaccia because it was SO good. For our mains, we got the Greek Salad, Ravioli Di Zucca, and Spaghetti Con Polpette. WOW! I don't have a single complaint. The greek salad was flavorful with all the mixed vegetables and dressed perfectly. The Ravioli Di Zucca was buttery and delicious and the Spaghetti Con Polpette was probably the best spaghetti and meatballs we've ever had. Somehow we had room for dessert and opted for the Tiramisu. It was good, not great. I didn't love that it was cut in the shape of a pie vs. a square -- Something about that threw me off. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend going to Broaders' Pasta Bar! You won't regret it!

They have both a liquor store and a deli on location. I usually start with a walk through the…read moreliquor store where they have a nice selection of wine and beer. As well as a nice mix of whiskey with a few harder to find bourbons from time to time. I then move to their deli where they have a nice mix of meat and cheese. There is also a small seating area around the back of the deli where you can eat and enjoy a glass of wine on location. The staff here is wonderful as they seem happy to help and are knowledgeable about the products sold.

I love this place. The wine and spirits side is open and airy with a comfortable feel. The staff is…read morepretty knowledgeable about just about anything, and I have never been steered wrong in a recommendation when I could not make up my mind. My favorite side is the cheese/deli side. I enjoy Surdyk's, but they seem to have cut back on their product offerings, so I have been coming down here to France 44. They have a wonderfully curated selection of cheese of all varieties. You want soft cheese. If you are unsure of a cheese you might be interested in, the cheesemongers will certainly provide you with a description, and even allow you to sample before you buy. To complement your cheese, there is a nice array of cured meats, crackers, olives, etc to add to the cheese-eating experience. One thing I would add is that this establishment is not unlike shopping at Target. You enter to pick up one or two items, and you leave with much more than you intended.

The bar the food the cute quaint cozy atmosphere. The drinks. I would hands down recommend this…read moreplace. Good vibes. The flavors in each bite were a mouthful of orgasmic

I can't believe I haven't reviewed St. Gen's yet! It's definitely a splurge, but usually worth it…read more I usually get the Parisian gnocchi, and my partner has tried a number of items from the menu and generally enjoyed them all. They have an extensive wine collection, but I've enjoyed the mocktail they make the past few times I've gone. The olive oil cake is a must try - absolutely mouthwatering. I like the bistro feel and love sitting outside when the weather is nice. I've always had wonderful servers as well. I will say, the preparation of the Parisian gnocchi has changed, and I do prefer the previous preparation (though there may be some seasonal specifics for the change).

I needed to kill an hour while in the north loop and I wandered into Barcelona. It was fabulous. On…read morea nice sunny warm afternoon, I got a table against the huge windows to people watch and enjoy the MPLS skyline. It was happy hour and they had a nice Rioja available by the glass. I also got a happy hour tapas plate special of Patatas Bravas which were crispy potato bites sitting in a nice tomato salsa and topped with aioli. It was a perfect amount of food and wine. Service was excellent. I love the vibe. With exposed brick and ceiling, large picture windows and stone bar top, it was cozy and hip. I want to come back and try more tapas plates. So may good options to try.

Just wanted to provide an update that the GM reached out to me and invited my party back for dinner…read moreon the house. We were immediately welcomed with sparkling wine and the team went above and beyond to rectify our less than ideal previous meal there. Thanks to the Minneapolis Barcelona Wine Bar team for recognizing and correcting a previous service failure with a fabulous and fully recovered service WIN!

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!

A very cute restaurant in Minneapolis! I came here for an early brunch and loved the cozy interior…read morethe moment I walked in. They have a variety of French style dishes and unlimited coffee refills. On a large chalkboard by the bar there's a list of specials as well. I started with the carrot squash soup which was so fall in a bowl. Comforting and creamy. The accompanied crispy bread piece was great too. I also for the buckwheat savory crepe that was filled with mushroom and spinach and it was filling. The buckwheat makes the crepe a little thicker I think. Plate comes with poached eggs and the yolkiness helps bind everything together. The side house salad was also very refreshing too. Overall, a really cute spot that I'd recommend! I heard their dinner is quite good too.