Delicious food. Good gluten free options. They have a gluten free kitchen. Locally sourced. Can…read morebe loud. Semiprivate space available.

Such a great find in maple grove! Loved walking in to such beautiful decor, the lighting definitely…read morecaught my eye. The bar also got my attention with all the bottles on the wall! Plenty of seating although it seemed like a lot of the tables were very close to each other so not much privacy unless you are in a booth. Loved the individual bathroom stalls, very clean and private. The food was amazing!! We didn't know what to expect here but the food was cooked to perfection, shoutout to the chef for making the noodles Al dente, especially the rice noodles. Being Asian I know how hard it can be to get the right texture for rice noodles but they were perfect! Flavors were incredible. Portions were plentiful, we shared two entrees and two apps between 4 girls and we had leftovers and we were all starving too. Love the vibes here, definitely feels more upscale yet casual. Drinks looked really good too but we did not want to day drink this time.

I really wasn't sure what to expect when we came here for the first time, it's tucked away and…read moreunassuming on the outside. But when you walk in, the vibes are immaculate. The bartenders are friendly, the drinks are unique + delicious, and there's clearly regulars that help shape the atmosphere. I can't wait to come back and play (free!) pool!

This is a beautiful place to have a drink. Dampfwerk is a surprise. Located in a warehouse in a…read moreneighborhood of railroad tracks and concrete block, the Dampfwerk Distillery hits you with elegance and sophistication once you enter. It's a "Through the Looking Glass," experience. It's like imbibing in your wealthy uncle's basement bar. Known for its aperitifs, Dampfwerk requires navigation. Izzy and Wyatt were our navigators and bartenders. They were great. Everything we tasted was refined, delicious and special. Dampfwerk would be unique anywhere in the world. This is a place to surprise friends and guests from out of town. By the time I arrived at Dampfwerk, I was already tipsy from spending time at another distillery. (My spouse does the driving, thankfully.) Thus, I can't remember what I drank, but I know I had a great time.

I stopped in with a friend for their Sunday social hour. They have some nice drink and appetizer…read morespecials at the bar. As always, the ambiance and service was phenomenal! The brussel sprouts are so good; they add vibrancy with the feta, bacon, and pomegranate seeds that elevate the dish. I will be back!

Went to Boketto during social hour. Surprisingly not as busy as expected…read more Ordered the Guest Appreciation 3-course; super worth it for the price and portions! I quite enjoyed most of the food. The key lime pie was delicious! I also ordered the cucumber marg and dragon fruit sangria. Both excellent drinks. Service was very friendly and attentive. We were served quickly and they even minded our time as we had to be somewhere after dinner. The decor was lovely. The mood in the restaurant is intimate and tasteful.

Heather's in Minnetonka is such a cute spot! I went for brunch with a friend and everything was…read moreamazing. I got the breakfast quesadilla, and it was so good! The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a modern vibe, and they also have a really cute patio if you want to sit outside. The service was phenomenal, and everyone was so friendly. If you're planning to go on a weekend, I would definitely recommend making a reservation because it got pretty busy while we were there. The food, service, and vibes were all amazing, and I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu!

I drove by Heathers and the "Let's Eat Here" sign lured me right in!…read more The restaurant is welcoming and bright. The staff was friendly, and the menu had lots of unique options. I tried the Mediterranean tuna fish sandwich. It was pretty good, although not amazing. The side salad had a dressing that was really good! The parking lot is free, but pretty small, so you may need to find parking nearby. I'd definitely go back to try some of the other things on the menu

Family run Italian with unique recipes. The best focaccia…read moreyou've ever had in Minnesota. Great service, especially if you get Paige as your server. Everyone makes you feel at home.

Wow. Spectacularly awful. If you like cold (and I mean COLD)…read morefood and pretentiousness this is the place for you. Now I will say the Tomato toast and the cherry sour drink was good. However, it started going downhill when a dish was brought out by a runner before any of the other dishes and was set on our table without silverware. She left without bringing silverware and it would be a full 5 minutes before our server was able to be flagged down to get us silverware. We noted that this dish needed to be refired and brought out with the remaining dishes. After 15 minutes more the rest if the meal came out, and you guessed it, the original "needs to be refired" dish came out 5 minutes later. My wife's pasta was cold. Not lukewarm. Cold. Think I just opened a can of chef boyardee's and poured on a plate cold. It was disgusting. Oh and the "refired spaghetti" (buttered noodles) was also cold. The chicken parm (which their version is deep fried chicken) was warm but unseasoned and the breading was oil sogged because the frying oil was clearly not hot enough. This place gets 1 star. My favorite part was when the runner was doing her makeup in a mirror behind the hostess stand in the middle of the dining room. At a price of $183 for two for pasta this place needs to rethink their workers, their menu, and how they are going to keep attracting people. Shut down for three weeks and learn how to run your restaurant! That the Strib gave these guys a glowing review is beyond me. Very emperor's new clothes.

Wow, this place was cool!…read more The entry is pretty hidden and parking requires a bit of work unless you do valet. We went on a Saturday night, so we had to wait a bit in order to be seated. However, it was worth the wait for us. There is a dark moody vibe and while my group went in for drinks, there are also options for food. The place itself is pretty loud - both with music and talking, so maybe not the best location for a first date. The drinks are expensive, but the experience was worthwhile for us. I enjoyed the meditteránea. I'll very likely be back! What a neat spot.

Flora Room is a gorgeous cocktail bar located behind and beneath Chef Del Prado's steakhouse…read morePorzana. Fortunately, I arrived at 5:30 PM on a Saturday, which was early enough to avoid a line and a velvet rope. I don't wait in line for anything unless I'm at a pharmacy, bakery, post office, or airport. Lines at restaurants and bars strike me as pretentious or bad management, and I don't tolerate either. However, I'm old, and at my age, nothing is worth waiting for unless it's a necessity. I found a seat at the beautiful and expansive bar and looked around at the Del Prado design. The colors might be different, but Flora was reminiscent of Minari and Noma. All three add to the Twin Cities' cachet. However, I was taken aback by the attire I saw around me. People were dressed in shorts, T-shirts, and sneakers. It's friggen Saturday night Minneapolis. Have some class! Flora Room was a lovely cocktail lounge, perfect for wooing, but don't expect to strike up a conversation with any of the bartenders. At these Del Prado joints, the staff must be trained not to engage. I'm out alone and enjoy talking. Bartenders used to be part of a lounge's attraction when I grew up in NYC. They learned your name, knew what you did, and gave you a hearty welcome. That, I guess, is not part of the culture in Minneapolis. Well, at least not at the Del Prado restaurants and bars. Chef Del Prado is from Argentina, and certainly, Argentina is one of the warmest and friendliest countries in the world, so I don't get it. I now live up the block from the Flora Room. I'm a neighbor and would like to be treated like one. Neighborly and the Flora Room are distant concepts.

In general BLVD is a great experience. I have had a few misses there but the hits are more common,…read moreand the staff are always friendly

Met a friend or lunch. This came up on ChatGPT, was recommended by the hotel and highly rated on…read moreYelp. Since there are 4 of them in various locations, I figured it must be good. Place was lovely! Seated immediately. Served a drink immediately. Water came quickly. Ordered edamame while I waited for my dining partner. Wow- they were delicious! Then ordered the pistachio crusted walleye BLT with extra lettuce. That was a serious sandwich. Very good but pistachio didn't come out. Everyone attentive and I loved the communication. They had a large party coming in and I had been "camping" while waiting for my dining partner. We agreed to be done before they needed to set up versus changing tables. All good!

First time here, and I was pleasantly surprised by both the atmosphere and the service. We sat at…read morethe bar, and Junior was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and full of personality. The happy hour drinks are a great value, and I appreciated that they offer weekday specials. I ordered the broasted chicken meal, which came out hot, juicy, and freshly prepared. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is that both the chicken and the waffle fries could have used seasoning. That said, everything else was on point. Overall, this is one of the best dive bars I've visited in a long time.

Great reboot. It can get busy but dont let that deter you. Service is great- super friendly and…read moreattentive. The menu is small but well rounded. The hilltop burger with waffle fries and seasoned sour cream is solid. The teriyaki chicken sandwich is spot on. Highly recommended and they have plenty of tvs and bar space. New favorite local place!

First time here and I will say that the service is great. We were seated right away, our orders…read moretaken and chips, drinks and food came out pretty quickly. I will say, that I was pleasantly surprised by the food. Being from CA and seeing videos of Mexican food in MN, I was preparing for the worst, but it was far from. I will say that it isn't the same as what I'm used to, but it was still good. I would definitely eat here again, next time I'm in town.

I found Fuego Mexican Restaurant doing a Yelp search. The reviews were good so I decided to give…read moreit a try. This restaurant is relatively new and it's located in the shopping center, off of highway 55 (near the Cub) in Plymouth. I was impressed at how clean and attractive it was. We were there early for dinner and the place was almost empty. The menu has the usual Mexican dishes, so we ordered our go-to's so that we could compare them with other local Mexican restaurants we've been to. I have to say we were impressed. Another test for me is the quality of the pico de gallo salsa that comes with the chips. The salsa was clearly superior to most of the restaurants I've been to. The chips were excellent too. My wife had the street tacos which come with a choice of: Steak, Grilled chicken, chorizo (spicy pork sausage), Shredded pork (carnitas), Ground beef, Pastor, Shredded beef, Shredded chicken, Birria, and Nopales (mexican cactus)/queso fresco. She declared hers to the excellent. I had the chicken fajitas and they were prepared very well prepared and came out sizzling hot. I was impressed. The service was very attentive and they refilled my pop and the salsa, without having to be asked. Next time, I will branch out a bit and try one of their many other dishes.

I've tried coming to this place at least two other times and it's always full…read more It was worth the wait and every penny spent! I love the menu design and drink break downs. I hope they can expand and hire a couple more servers. Strongly recommend

Went here to grab drinks for my friend's birthday. She had been here before but it was my first…read morevisit. She made reservations but it was nice out so we decided to sit on the patio which was fairly empty. The drinks were definitely interesting and fun! We all got different drinks the first round. My friends shared a few apps. Overall it was a nice time. The server gave us some bday shots (my bday was right before my friends) so that was really nice. The space inside is smaller so I definitely recommend making reservations! Plenty of street parking.