I can't decide if this is a 3-star or a 3.5 stars or a 4 star review... It's a bit off putting when you have to run a gauntlet of hotel staff (door men, receptionists, random barkeepertypes) but none of them can point you to the actual restaurant which is...in the lobby of the hotel. The wide open warehouse lobby. So OK. We remarked on the spaciousness of the place and all our room and how confusing it was for two basically brooklynites to have SO MUCH ROOM in a restaurant. And a table SO BIG. Anyways. The atmosphere is a little twee with the cutsie leather envelopes for the tableware, etc. Like OK you're trying pretty hard here. I think the server was a bit off put by our brooklyny proclamations but we were just joking and not being assholes, I swear. But the rest of the crowd seemed to be non-joking assholes so maybe we just don't fit in. Food. Chicken liver pate, poussin, duck breast, citrus carrot cake. All excellent. Also an excellent wine recommendation. So me and wine. I drink a lot. And I want my wine to go with my food so I expect a decent and informed recommendation. The wine recommendation was excellent but didn't seem particularly informed. I'm not sure how to put those two thoughts together but there you go. And I loved the take on the citrus carrot cake. read more

My niece is a server, and we were treated very well, so I cannot comment on the service. We brought our own wine, so consider this for your dinner at Tullibees, as this is definitely an expensive restaurant and that can cut your costs. There were six of us for dinner and we did not plan to take home leftovers. So, we ordered several starters and a few dinners to share. The portions were not huge, but no one left hungry and we did not have dessert. Our table was at the far back in a small cove and this kept our experience feeling a little more quiet and private. With the open kitchen and high ceilings things get pretty loud, but it is very lively and vibrant. The decor is clean and simple. This restaurant is all about the food. Best food: I loved the fluke starter and would return for that alone. The creamed spinach was different from any I have been served, retaining a bit of freshness and shape of the leaves. It was luscious. The duck and rabbit main courses were amazing. The fennel with the rabbit was just enough to make the sauce special without overwhelming the whole dish. The venison tartar was delicious. Keep in mind this menu constantly changes as it emphasizes local and seasonal. Not the best: I would not order again the very expensive rib eye for two. The rest of our meal was innovative and exciting. Steak is steak and it was boring next to the rest of the meal. If you are not adventurous and prefer a steak, eat elsewhere. For me and my dinner partners this was a fun and exciting meal and we all would go back. However it was quite expensive and I would only go back with similar minded diners who would like to share and enjoy the innovative meal together. Not the place to take a finicky eater. read more

We went here after so many people recommended it. We had 11 am brunch reservations. The restaurant was busy not as to be expected. We waited for 15 minutes before our waitress said she would be right with us. 10 minutes later she came to get us some drinks. I ordered a Bloody Mary and my husband had a mimosa and iced tea. 10 minutes later, I got the iced tea. Then they had to make Bloody Mary mix. Who doesn't have that before a busy brunch?. Went on like this for another 10 minutes. Food came after an hour and my husband got the wrong item. Another mistake. And hour and a half later, we were done. I don't know if they were short staffed or new kitchen cooks, but it was a mess. But, that being said, the waitress tried hard but clearly she was overwhelmed. Pancakes were very good and the bacon, too. Also, they did comp a round of drinks but by the time we got them we were ready to leave. I was expecting a new place to go on the weekends. The search continues read more

Pretty good food, but quite spendy. Got food poisoning from eating only vegetable dishes there. I'm vegetarian. Would never go back. read more

I'm surprised by the low ratings for Tullibee on here. I had a stellar experience there last night. One of the best meals I've had out in Mpls in awhile. The good: The food! The food is top notch for sure. We split the sourdough (delish but not exciting), the duck meatball soup (incredible broth... so flavorful), the cabbage (roasted in some vinegar heaven), the lefse (great, savory and toasted, served with mutton confit.. my only complaint is there wasn't enough of the mutton confit), and the crispy potatoes (not crispy. more on poor naming later. these were oozing with a mustardy gouda revelation. so good). The ambiance. This is a truly beautiful space. High ceilings, massive windows, great modern decor. Understated elegance with a dash of hipster. Just a dash. The meh: Service. Overall excellent service. Host was friendly and efficient. Many helpful servers and bussers making sure our waters were filled, plates were cleared, etc. My only complaint was with our server herself. She described the dishes on the menu by reading the ingredients that were listed on the menu back to us, without giving any additional color or advice. She then disappeared for about 25 mins before finally coming back to take our order. We ended up waiting a lot. And she seemed annoyed when we flagged her down to place a dessert order even though we'd told her we wanted dessert, she'd given us a dessert menu, and had been staring at her from our empty table for quite a while. A fairly frustrating experience. I know they just opened, though, so I'm hoping this is just new-restaurant kinks being worked out. 'Cause the food is the schnizz. Ooo, that reminds me.. I forgot to mention the dessert! Delectable play on sweet pots and 'mallows. Came as a light mousse with a hint of sweet potato, served with a few burnt marshmallow cream dabs, some zingy cranberry gelee splashes, and a fragrant spice cake. Loved it! Which brings me to my other "meh." This amazing dessert was titled "sweet potato parfait | cranberry | spice cake." What the deuce? It was nothing like a parfait, and was exponentially better than the menu description. Same with the rest of the dishes. The "crispy potatoes | Gouda | [something I can't remember]" were decidedly not crispy and were WAY better than described. We concurred that an appropriate name would be "sex potatoes," because that is how good they are, and that the restaurant should hire someone (*cough* me *cough*) to anoint these dishes with menu descriptions that actually give credit where it's due. Because the food is bomb. read more

Had dinner here on 3/1/2017. The food was delicious, the service very attentive, the space warm and welcoming. We shared four appetizers and enjoyed them all, thought the sourdough and crispy potatoes were the standouts. We'll be back, both to try the bar menu, and for HH sometime. read more

Great ambience! We went there for brunch, menu is small and easy to navigate. we waited for an hour for our food though!! I guess the waitress forgot about us.... at the end when food finally arrived, I can say it was interesting! Would I go back? Not sure! Give it a benefit of doubt and try it at least once. read more

Tullibee - Grain Porridge - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love the space here! Big windows and lots of light. The menu while small is top notch. I especially like the monte cristo. Oh yes, freshly squeezed juices for your mimos or greyhound. Who doesn't like that? However! The guy who drives the Lamborghini and leaves it out front all day is just douchey. Hopefully it doesn't become that type of place. read more

Outstanding non meat fare. Portions were generous! Great atmosphere. Prices were on point. Only downside was very expensive parking, $20.

Snotty service and overpriced tiny portions. Seriously wish we had spent our $250 at Manny's--at least I know I wouldn't have left still starving! read more

We had an incredible dining experience from start to finish. Chef Nonas even stopped by our table on an extremely busy Saturday night. Cod and duck were perfectly cooked and prepped, crudo and mussels were fantastic, and cocktails were delicious. We'll be back time and time again. read more

Tullibee - Duck and Sweet Potato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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We were there for Saturday morning breakfast, and we give it a 5 for the food but a 2 for service, unfortunately. I had the eggs benedict, and it was excellent. In particular I liked the thinner, more crispy muffin, and that the food was not drenched in hollandaise sauce. It was a great combination of flavors. My partner had the Monte Cristo and liked that as well. Love the renovated warehouse space and ambiance. The service was a surprising disappointment. The place was not busy at 9 am, so there really was no good reason we didn't get a coffee refill and/or a visit from our waitress to see how we were doing, not to mention waiting too long for the check. What could of been a great breakfast experience was soured by an inattentive waitress. Still, we will likely try it again. read more

My husband and I ate at tullibees last night for restaurant week. Even though the weather was stormy the place was quite busy. Every part of the meal was excellent. The salad, I would go back just for the salad but each course was excellent. Could it get much better? Oh yes the desserts were so incredible. This tops the best meal we've had in the city this summer. We will definitely be back. read more

So I was expecting high end service in this high end establishment. Not so. The ambience was lacking, despite innovative restoration the atmosphere lacked substance. Service was well intentioned but unsophisticated. Example, my farm made omelette was delivered barely warm and rubbery in texture. I sent it back and was promised the chef would make a fresh one. Sadly I was served the same omelette, reheated. Not impressed. This promised to be a wonderful dining experience in a classy, urban setting. It failed. It could have been so different. read more

Tonight Tullibee's management was too rude and insensitive for me to keep quiet. So here is the story of our VERY BAD EXPERIENCE: My father is visiting town for the first time since I moved to minneapolis 4 years ago and I decided to have him experience some of the fine/upscale dining this city has to offer... we have been to Kado no mise and Burch... we will visit Martina and Bardo in the next few days... hopefully we will make it to grand cafe and spoon and stable. I thought Tullibee should be on the list too and tonight was going to be special. I had spent the evening building up excitement about Tullibee and about what we would choose from the menu. Being that tonight was a Thursday and knowing that we would not get to Tullibee before 9:20pm, I did not believe a reservation would be necessary. There would certainly be a table available and we would have plenty of time to order before the kitchen closed at 10pm. We got there and the disgrace was that at 9:20 (it may have been 9:23 but not later) we were told that the kitchen was closed for the evening. I pointed out that their website says clearly that the kitchen closes at 10pm but it did not matter to them. I also said that it was a special occasion, that we were celebrating my dad's arrival in town and that we had been looking forward to experience their cuisine and had made a special trip for it. It Didn't matter... they did not want us there. We were treated like our patronage was of no interest to them. We were both stunned by the lack of manners and quick ways of their manager... we felt unwanted... the manager was insensitive, and there was hardly any apology for the fact that we had taken the time to arrive there and that the kitchen had closed 40 minutes before the website states. THIS IS NOT LIKE A RESTAURANT OF THESE AMBITIONS SHOULD BE RUN. This was rude and UTTERLY UNPROFESSIONAL! (We ended up eating at Red Rabbit across the street that might not have the fine dining ambition of Tullibee but certainly has a server that wowed us by even opening the door for us when we finished dining... And by the way their braised short rib was great too!) TULLIBEE FAILED TONIGHT! Big time! read more

I'm from out of town and decided to try the restaurant inside of the hotel. I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere, the food and especially the service. We had a wonderful waitress named Kate who couldn't of been any nicer and helpful than she already was. Kudos to this establishment. read more

Out of this world decor and drinks. Every sitting area is loaded with design, the fireplace is the place to be on a cold Mpls day. Seriously in love with this place..though we need to make it to the rooftop. We have only had lunch there and though there a good things on the menus it's overall an3.5 in that realm. read more

This place was good, not great and most certainly not bad. I went for brunch there and should probably go for dinner instead. The service was great, was pleasantly greeted by the host and served immediately. The food was nothing to rave about, but I would go back. read more

A great setting -- beautiful, creative renovation of an old warehouse. Bright, airy, historic. Service was mixed. Attended a party last night, and service by all ( hostesses, bartenders, wait staff) was excellent. Had breakfast this morning, too, though -- and service was mediocre. As for the food -- even allowing for the banquet-style serving of the party, quality was mixed. I had the steak -- was supposed to be a ribeye, but was most definitely not -- it was a NICE filet, though, just right and very good. Sides were disappointing, though -- served on about a teaspoon of mashed potatoes with a couple SMALL pieces of asparagus. My wife's chicken breast was tasty, but perhaps the smallest I've ever seen served -- she's generally a light eater, but had to fill up on bread. Our breakfast this morning was a HUGE disappointment -- omelet and toast for me, eggs and toast for her -- and we both agreed it was the most bland tasting breakfast (even the marmalade) we've ever had. All in all, it seems the kitchen staff needs to up its game considerably to match the high quality of the setting and the service. Right now, ithe quality of the food doesn't justify the high prices. read more

Don't let the reviews fool you. This is an excellent restaurant! The service was terrific, the Foie Gras was out-of-this-world, and the atmosphere is top-notch. read more

This place completely lost a reservation for my party of twelve. Besides perfunctory appologies, they made no serious effort to remedy the situation. I wouldn't trust this place to serve bread without messing something up. It really seems like it's being run by amatures, which is disappointing for an otherwise nice looking space. read more

The food, drinks and service was outstanding! Our waiter was spectacular. All of our food was shareable so it made for a fun, small group outing. read more

Had dinner this evening there. I've had breakfast there which is good but the mediocre rating is for the chef based on 2 things: Lamb chop entree: 2 small chops. Likely a total of 3 oz meat. Should be at least 3 chops for a $30 entree. The chops were especially small which may have made the difference. It was insulting. Chick peas: They served canned chick peas with the Lamb Chop entree. I know canned vs made in-house. This is not acceptable for a $30 entree and for a restaurant that touts, fresh and local. It's nothing other than lazy as making your own chick peas is significantly better and cheaper. Other than the great service, no thanks for dinner. That's all. read more

We sat at the Chef's counter and had an amazing experience. The food was incredible and the staff was exceptional!

Showed up to the place for a drink....and was impressed. Nice place, service started ok. But the night was not meant to be. My buddy's beer of choice first was "downstairs" then was "out". Ok...things happen. Thought about dinner but then the real issue. While sitting at the bar, I look over and there are these two guys with french bulldogs (the animal) on their laps with the snouts (well, whole head since they are bulldogs) hanging over the bar. Not one worker said a word. Minneapolis statues are clear - dogs on the floor in patios. If they are service dogs, indoors on the ground. Manager didn't do a thing. I realize you want to accept all customers but some lines should not be crossed. Never coming there again. read more

Please, replace this restaurant with something else... the space is GORGEOUS! I've been here plenty of times for cocktails. That said, the menus (both brunch and dinner) are mediocre at best. I'll continue to go to Spoon and Stable, Bar La Grasa or Butcher and the Boar for dinner... Side note - thank you for opening the rooftop bar! read more

Right combo of comfort food w fancy food and beautiful preparation. Just feels almost like home and is my favorite overall in this price point. Top service Beautiful decor and great atmosphere So much fun. read more

Blown away by this restaurant. We were originally disappointed that they only had a Restaurant Week menu when we were there but it actually made us try things outside our usual choices. The chilled tomato soup was refreshing and flavorful, the house cured meats and cheese plate was AMAZING, the pork chop was perfectly seared, and the Gouda potatoes were out of the world. But the star of the meal was their salmon, and that is coming from a non-fish person. Highly recommend for a great meal and delicious cocktails!! read more

Tullibee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The one thing you can count on EVERY time you go to Tullibee is the slow and disdainful service. The food and drinks taste great, but by the time they arrive, you will be over it. We have been to Tullibee many times since they opened, and each time, we hope they have fixed their service issues. Tonight, we came again. They were not busy. Still the service was bad. read more

Went to Tullibee for date night for Minneapolis Restaurant Week! It was wonderful. Our server made a recommendation on the app and main course and both myself and my boyfriend were happy. We were in love with the app and my boyfriend loved the meal which was a pork chop and roasted cauliflower. Mine had a lot of fat which I didn't like. I'm just not someone who likes a fatty piece of meat. The app was pork sausage with lefsa and salad. It was phenomenal. I wish I could've had seconds. The dessert was a sundae which was anything but traditional. It had lingonberry and the flavor was so good. The ambience was romantic and intimate. Overall we had a great experience! read more

This restaurant is located within a very trendy industrial looking warehouse hotel Hewing. There bar has an open seating but dinning area takes reservation. I've had opportunity to use both areas. Before checking in the hotel I had some appetizers and a drink at their bar. This was a little chaotic ordering while sitting at the lounge but I guess it's expected. At night I had a reservation in their dinning area which was a very pleasant experience. The server was funny , kind and attentive. He apologized when my daughter found that there was no cheese in the cheeseburger ( I thought that was a blunder lol ). They are know for their lefse ( yes it's a nordic restaurant ) I thought it was pretty tasty and fancy. Trout and short rib from entree were both tasty and fresh. I also enjoyed rice pudding to end my meal. Portion size were very appropriate and sufficient. Restaurant is on the pricier side but probably worth an experience! read more

Tullibee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Well, this, is a crown jewel! Especially if you're lucky enough to get Camille as your server! A non-pretentious environment that instantly feels homey, and the burger and friend Beet sandwiches we had were delicious! This whole place makes me so happy that I live in the Minneapolis area! It's only going to get better too. Keep a close eye on this place. Kudos also, to Katie S. read more

This place is lively and happening on the weekend. We sat at the counter with the chef's team (everyone is under 30) and they were professional, sharp, friendly and executed everything to expectations. We ordered almost all the appetizers, and nothing disappointed. I expect great things to come from this staff and restaurant, some of whom spent some time cooking in Austin. read more

I wanted to love this place, but it was just okay. More disappointing than anything. The design of the space itself is excellent, totally on point for the neighborhood. The drinks were fine and it's a cool place to grab a drink - the bar area was packed. The food, though, was weird and unappetizing... and extremely overpriced for what we got. We had the cod, which was literally a tiny piece of cod on a plate and that's it for over $30. The chicken was boring and forgettable. The best part of the meal was the sourdough bread and the Aerated Chocolate dessert. In the end we left hungry and $150 poorer. I want them to survive for the sake of the neighborhood, but they need to figure out their menu (and post it online!) For drinks or dessert, sure, check out Tullibee. For a delicious Scandinavian meal that you'll love and remember, go up the street to The Bachelor Farmer. read more

Good atmosphere and a decent crowd. The reserved steak was amazing; sweet potato and duck are just ok; wine selections are not too impressive. The service was not that good enough for the price. We've waited more than 30 mins for our food and were told that they mess up our ticket. Our server didn't really apologize for that incident. For about $300/2 person bill, we definitely expected a more than average service. read more

Interesting cocktails, over priced food. Service was excellent. I had under seasoned halibut... husband had the duck. Neither of us were in love with our dish. Atmosphere cozy. read more

I would recommend taking advantage of the whole experience at the Hewing. My stay-cation was awesome. But the restaurant alone is worth the trip. I feel like there are more Scandinavian-themed places popping up everyday but Tullibee is really fantastic. The delicious food and beautiful atmosphere made for a great dining experience. read more

We were very disappointed with the food at Tullibee's. The atmosphere is trendy and somewhat rustic with a quaint feeling. However, atmosphere doesn't make up for quite pricey and less-than-average food. I'm all for unique pairings, but this place goes above and beyond that, to the point of oddity. I ordered the cod, a meager portion of fish with tough, over-roasted potatoes. The fish was ok, not great. As for my SO's dish, the pork was mediocre with a great deal of fat. Loving cheese, we also ordered the potatoes with gouda as we were told the sides that came with the entree were more like "glorified garnishments" as our server termed them. Again we were sorely disappointed with this concoction. The wine we selected was good, but for a restaurant of this caliber, the selection was extremely limited and extremely pricey. To summ: too many uniquely strange combinations that were poorly-prepared, very small portions, NO remotely ordinary selections, high prices and a bad cut of meat really tainted what should have been a wonderful dining experience. Sad, that as visitors to Minneapolis, we dropped about $200 for this disappointment. Oh, we asked for bread as a starter. It's $5 for what most establishments would serve for free. read more

I had no clue what to expect when I sat down. I have traveled in from D.C. and staying at the Hewing hotel. Tullibee is attached to the hotel lobby so I thought I'd get a small bite before dinner. I was considering the ham board or the cheese plate and the bartender suggested I venture out a little bit for fun. This was delicious and so beautifully made. It was infused with squid ink which was a really unique twist to a dish. The cracker served with it sparkled over the dish and tasted wonderful next to the baby cilantro. I'm really glad I decided to break away from my love of charcuterie and try this New Years Special. Bravo to the chef!! read more

Tullibee - Work of art and delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great food and better atmosphere. The staff was exceptional. I definitely recommend this place.