Can't say enough about this place. The food was excellent. Service was on point. Be prepared for it to be busy and loud, both are worth enduring for the food. read more

Didn't expect to find vegan options here, but every time I have gone with groups of non-vegans they have graciously fed me delicious vegan dishes. Also, awesome cocktails and tap list. read more

Sat upstairs and had an incredible experience with my family. We sat at the bar and had a very friendly bartender/server. Food was outstanding. Recommend the brisket, 112 tartare, and frogs legs. read more

I'm really between 3 and 4 stars on this one but I opted for the 4 stars mainly because the service and appetizers won me over. My friend rented out the private room for her birthday party and I have to say although it was super cold in the room, I loved that you could have your own private party as an option. They also let us plug our own music into the stereo. Goodbye dinner jazz, hello ratchet hip hop. Ordered the cucumber fizz cocktail. Anything with cucumber and lime is my top choice. This did not disappoint! Very fresh and bubbly. We all started with the lamb scottadito, steak tartare, and fresh ricotta with white truffle honey appetizers. Sounds divine, right? And it was! -Lamb scottadito was perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned. -Steak tartare was SUPER yummy and paired with the crispy baguette well (highly recommend this app). -Ricotta wasn't my favorite but it was enjoyed by others at the table. Dinner options were an abridged version of their normal dinner menu. My friend and I shared the sweet and sour crab salad, scallop with wild mushrooms, and pan-fried gnocchi. -Sweet and sour crab salad was delightful. Light, delicate, with plenty of crab meat to enjoy. -Scallops were perfectly cooked and seasoned well, but on the salty side. The wild mushrooms were super super salty. Didn't finish those. -Pan-fried gnocchi were meh. The texture was soft, chewy, gnocchi happiness. I loved the overpowering garlic. I loved that they were covered with the parmesan reggiano. But again with the salt! It was way too oversalted. Maybe someone in the kitchen had a cold and their tastebuds were off. The service was on point. The server was helpful and knowledgeable. We had 15 people and all our food was served at the same time. They brought us candles for our cake. They changed out our utensils so we could eat the cake. So overall, I guess with the majority of reviews being that this place was amazing, I think they deserve another shot, maybe it was just an off night on those few dishes that disappointed me. read more

The food is delicious. We ordered the 112 steak tartare, sweetbreads, ricotta cheese with truffle honey oil, and the foie gras/lardon salad. All four were freaking delicious espeically the ricotta cheese with truffle honey oil -- can you please package this? I could eat this all day for the rest of my life. I also loved the lamb ribs -- so succulent and tender. I would skip the frog legs. It was way too greasy and not very flavorful. Service was great but the space is small and cramped. The lighting is pretty dim too. I would choose Spoon and Stable over this just for S&S's beautiful ambiance. However, the food here is solid if you are looking for something a little more French and hearty. read more

When S and I travel, we love going to places that are unique to the area that we are visiting - and 112 Eatery was definitely a gem of a find! Our first trip to Minneapolis (I'm here for an educational conference) - and a big thank you Minneapolis Yelpers for their reviews on this restaurant. Although we did not have reservations, the hostess was so nice about accommodating us. Service was impeccable - our waitress was knowledgeable of the menu and gave us some great recommendations while we were ordering. We took Keith S.'s advice and ordered tapas style and had the duck and radicchio salad, pasta (I know it had an Italian name, but that escapes me now) with lamb in a tomato based sauce and steak tartare. We washed it all down with an English dark brown ale that went nicely with what we had ordered. The tres leches cake topped for dessert topped off our dining experience - so wonderfully good! The ambiance was very cozy and comfortable. Definitely a great place to have a first dining experience in Minneapolis! read more

112 Eatery - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I am actually intensely sad as I begin to write up this review because, well, it's probably going to be a long time before I get to 112 Eatery again and that leaves me heartbroken. Why? Because I had one of the best meals of my life here. Nothing I put in my mouth disappointed and I certainly put in A LOT. Standouts: the amazing pan fried gnocchi, incredible burger, fabulous short rib chili, and the carrots with honey. I don't even LIKE carrots and I was crazy about that dish. Also--creamy.coconut.corn. I could hardly manage to pace myself. It was so delicious that I ate SO fast. I tried to savor, I really did, but it was tough. Dessert? The standouts for me were the Tres Leches Cake and the Donut cake. Holy cow. But again, nothing disappointed. I left with a distended, yet happy, belly. The staff here was stellar. We had a pretty large party and they were on point. From quickly taking our orders, serving us all our dishes perfectly, checking in frequently. It was top notch. It was also a warm and inviting space, perfect for an intimate meal or for a lively night with friends and fab food. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to go weep into my bowl of Easy Mac and pretend it's some of that gnocchi. read more

I would kill for a plaxe that served this food till 1AM. Flying in at 11pm, catching a train into town takes time. I check in toss all my stuff down and walk over to the place. 15 min to go. Sweetbreads, frogs legs, Tagliatelle with foie meatballs. Kick ass. Guy at the bar doubled as my awesome server. He also fanagled the kitchen to give me the pistachio ice cream meant to be with a dessert. After not eating for 12 hours and a late flight, the food is a welcome comfort before falling to bed the first night back in MN in a long while read more

Kick back on a Sunday night for a mellow feel dinner. Suprised that there's an Asian fushion feel to the menu! Parking: Metered Street Price: Look to spend about $30/dish Food: 1) Cauliflower Fritters $12 - Basically cauliflower florets stir fried, then covered in cheese and probably baked? Pretty simple and yummy. Quite oily, but that's what you get with fritters! 2) Sea scallops w/ oyster mushrooms $16 - Came with 2 pieces of scallops on a bed of mushrooms. Good flavor but extremely salty. Would request much less salt next time. 3) Nori encrusted sirloin w/ ponzu $25 - Definitely tasted the nori, but it added a nice texture to the steak. Asked them to go light on the Ponzu and that was a good decision. Hefty piece of steak. I had leftovers for the next night :) Drinks: Full wine list Service: Good. Very polite and friendly servers. Overall, this place has an awesome vibe. It was quite loud though. the service is good, and there are a lot of options for food, but only one option for steak. read more

112 Eatery - Steak $35 - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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You know that cake that goes by the name of "better-than-sex-cake?" Well, I believe our spread at 112 Eatery was known as a "better-than-sex-feast." So, what does it take to receive such a heavy five-star, sexy status? -pan fried gnocchi parmesan reggiano that boasts a crisp exterior and soft center...mmm...unlike any other I've had before -foie gras meatballs with tagliatelle pasta - it is probably this dish that keeps foie gras legal outside of California. I beg of you to not think too hard about how this luscious meat is made and open wide. ...and because that was enough, we also dabbled in the following dishes: 112 burger -- a meal in and of itself --brie cheese oozing over the sides. The nutty flavor of the cheese combined with the juicy medium rare meat rocked my stilettos off. All in all - amazing! Must try! Despite your full tummy get a dessert. or two. or three. read more

Had an excellent dinner with friends here the other night! We ordered way too much food! Some highlights- cauliflower fritters, burrata, dumpling, green beans and Halibut entree. These were our favorites! The one thing I didn't care for was their fry bread appetizer. It was very plain, just flatbread and prosciutto. It definitely needed something. Overall, a delicious dinner and great service. We will be back! read more

Everyone in our 6 person party was very happy. My wife and I especially were dazzled by the fried shrimp appetizer. I had the $32 nori encrusted sirloin w/ ponzu. You can tell by my gauche-ly quoting of the price that I don't eat much at expensive restaurants. Once an entree goes over $20 I have no real basis for judging its worth. It's like paying $200,000 for a car; on what basis could you possibly evaluate it being worth that? If you can afford to pay that then price doesn't really have any part in the decision does it, you simply buy the car you want. If you make a million a year, and the $200,000 model gives you the tiniest more thrill than the $150,000 model, then ...? For me, since there are so many places where I can get food I love for $5 (In-And-Out, Chipotle, any Pho soup), $10 (Kowalski's hot deli, Gordita el Gordo, many Indian Buffets) or $15 (Al Vento, Rainbow Chinese, Blue Nile, True Thai), then $32 is, I don't know, splurging for fun, eating for the sake of eating; I have no frame of reference. But gosh, that steak was freakin' good. And whether or not it was twice as good as a $16 steak, you certainly wouldn't be able to experience that combination of flavors for $16 (however I can tell you that the $50 filet mignon at Manny's would not do 5 as much for me as spending $10 at The Steak Knife, although Manny's gargantuan $15 brownie does do it for me, o god it does it). I won't be back to 112 Eatery, but that's only because I can't afford it. If I made a million a year wasn't worried about global warming I might race there every other day in my Ferrari Italia. read more

When visiting a new city / state... as a Yelper... I pride myself in researching the hottest spots or "must visit" to fully experience what the city / state has to offer. With that... thank you fellow Yelpers for suggesting this place... and I in return, will do the same... DEFINITELY, "HELLA" MUST VISIT!!! My boss and I were attending the AIGA Design Conference and I made damn sure to make a reservation (SERIOUSLY, you have too... it's small and uber popular) so make a reservation! We came on a Thursday night... it was definitely "happening" at 7 pm. The place was small... thank goodness they gave us a booth... back in the kitchen area... though the downside... our clothes and even my purse smelled like food! Thus, if you're traveling and have limited clothing like ourselves... air it out or buy new clothes (no tax on clothing!) Our server... Eric... was freakin' awesome! I asked for two wine tastes b/c I wasn't sure what bottle to get... and I don't know but maybe it's a midwest thing... but Eric came back with two generous pours of the wine... it was enough to be a "glass" - damn SF... so stingy! Anyway... for two people... we ordered a lot of food! We were seriously stuffed! A list of the following we ordered and recommended by Eric! * tagliatelle w/ foie gras meatballs (half) -- for $12... and since they banned foie gras in the bay area... I had to get this and OMG... it was delicious! It was just the right amount of creamy goodness... well seasoned and the pasta... tender! * fried bread w/ proscuitto -- really just bread... deep fried with proscuitto. Well seasoned! * broccolini & cheese -- Had to have some veggies... with cheese! * foie gras/lardon salad -- the boss had this... and she said was delicious! I didn't try it b/c it was "salad" * french fries - crispy, well-seasoned Overall... we had a great time... good food... good service... good wine... and again, coming from SF... the prices were cheap! Oh and their portions are surprisingly big... Folks... seriously... you have to try it out. HIGHLY recommend it! Eric - thank you for all your recommendations! read more

As one of my last nights in Minneapolis, my coworkers and I went out to continue our team building quest! After a busy morning, packed with a company wide meeting filled with 14,000 people, it was nice to go to dinner with just a few of us. One of the most attractive things about this place was the reputation. Chef Isaac Becker is best known for the being the top chef of the midwest from the James Beard Foundation. WOW! I was so excited to check out the cuisine. The place is super intimate. Pretty small dining area upstairs but super chill and laid back vibe. Exposed brick wall, dark tables and wooden floors give off a nice elegant vibe as well. The staff was super cool. Our server was personable and really gave some great recommendations. She also came by a lot to ensure we were having a great experience. I really liked it! Here's what we got that evening: -Sea scallops with oyster mushrooms for $16. My favorite dish by far! The scallops were perfectly seared and salted nicely. The mushrooms were a really nice tough and kind of went with the same texture of the scallop. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DiSH! -112 cheese burger for $10. It was beef, lots of butter, thyme, onions and Brie cheese. OH EM GEE, what a burger! I know it was the butter that made this dish delicious. So rich in flavor and the brie was super flavorful and creamy. I also highly recommend this! -Frog legs for $9. The legs were sauteed with herbs and cheese. The flavor was on point! So delicious. The legs were a bit rubbery and I kept thinking frog, so the experience was a bit awkward. The flavor though, helped a lot! -Pan fried gnocchi with parmesan reggiano for $10. OH-EM GEE, another great dish! The gnocchi was perfectly cooked and the parmesan was plentiful. Just a very gooey goodness of a dish! -Tagliatelle with foie gras meatballs for $24 (full order). The foie gras was nice and worked well as a meatball. The tagliatelle was al dente and super flavorful. - Duck terrine and rabbit pate for $11. Similar to pate, the terrine was more of a coarsely chopped loaf. The flavors both seemed to reflect each other: mushed up liver with a nice gritty texture. I actually like pate and this was no exception. As you can see, we definitely ventured outside the box for some of our dishes. The food was not as conventional, yet some items were closer to home comfort foods to many. I would definitely return to this place. The food was AH-MAZE-ING!! read more

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First is, and always will be, the most notable position. It's the shot-caller, the tone-setter, and the cornerstone of how the standard of excellence should be. As far as experiences go, first encounters are powerful since they shape one's expectations of the subsequent exposures. That's why first impressions count. Without further theatrical prelude, 112 Eatery holds several firsts for me. First of firsts: this is where I finally understand the concept of fine-dining. For a food hoarder like me, quantity has always been a bit more valuable than quality. That is, until I went to 112 eatery. Each bite of everything I tasted was just phenomenal. The pairing of food items in each dish was a perfect blend of subtle and flavorful tastes in such a way that their best features were brought out. Take a simple cauliflower, for instance. I never thought this boring vegetable could be dressed up and made into a star of any culinary dish, but when it's lightly breaded and garnished with cheese and sprinkled with lemon juice, the cauliflower was nothing short of extraordinary. I loved the interplay between the lightness of its flavor along with the savory and citrusy complements from that dish. Another first: This is where I found my love for steak tartare. Despite my barbarian-like appetite for meat, I never fantasized about eating a cow in its rawest form. 112's steak tartare won't have me go snatching a cow anytime soon, but I sure as hell will be on the lookout for more of that tender, creamy, delish delightful dish. I still can't get over how good it was. For all that this place has to offer, the part that blew my mind the most was its price: Everything on the menu (except the sirloin dish) was under $20. For the quality of service and food there, it's like getting a Gucci purse for $100. Will I return? Hell yes. Even if it takes a long wait to get a reservation, I'll be there again for sure. read more

112 Eatery has been at the top of my list for about 5 years now... 5 years! So sad it took me this long but also super excited I got to finally try it for my birthday with a couple friends. In a nutshell, it was everything I wanted and expected it to be. Intimate, elegant, excellent service and of course amazing food!! We started with the Scallops with Oyster Mushrooms and Burrata Toast with Walnut Pesto (perfect for sharing). The scallops were perfectly cooked and the mushrooms could've easily been the star of the dish they were delicious! I don't even know how to describe the burrata but it was the perfect combination of flavor and texture- it was also my friends first time here and she said she would come back just for this appetizer! I'll be back because I wanted to try so many other dishes, I tried their well known dish the Stringozzi with Lamb Sugo and I loved it. The half order was just the right size so I could still enjoy a shared dessert at the end. I tried a bite of the Taglietelle with Foie meatballs- yum! We shared the Butterscotch Budino at the end- luscious and creamy and sweet. Our server was wonderful and our drinks and water were always well attended to. This really is as good as it gets for me!! read more

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Solid four star review. The food was great, but not of the highest echelon. We got the sweet burrata toast/w walnut pesto. It was really good. However, it was a tad too sweet for me. A little acidity would have made the dish perfect. The scallops with oyster mushrooms were, again, good, but not excellent. The two never seemed to mesh well for me. It seemed like to separate componentes that never came together to make a unified delicious flavor. Our server was amazing. She made the meal extra special. I would definitely come back and try other dishes. The meal was really good... I've just had better. read more

Good drinks. Great food. Even better service. This will be on the list of restaurants to revisit during my work trips. Thank you! read more

Well....I think I'm going against the grain on this one even if it is a 3 star review. Went to 112 on a Thursday evening to celebrate a Birthday with my fiance, we made reservations well in advance so we had a 7:30p table. The check in process is kind of awkward, there is no formal hostess stand and when you walk in it's kind of confusing on where to go. After standing in the middle of the walk area for a while someone finally came to our rescue and asked us if we had a reservation, he told us they are right on time and our table would be ready in about 10 minutes. Understandable, so now what? There isn't really a place to wait other than the hallway by the elevator, we decided to wait outside since it was so nice, but it just felt kind of awkward. We came back in to the main floor and checked on the table, it was ready and we proceeded upstairs. I couldn't help but feel like we were going in and out, back and forth; the check in process needs a little work. The spicy nuts and olives are a welcoming snack when seated, the space upstairs is similar to the lower level, a little tight but not uncomfortable. Our service was attentive but she totally lacked personality and provided very little information, really didn't highlight anything from the menu and did nothing to make me want to return. She didn't ask if we have been there before, suggested no drink or food options what so ever. I asked about multiple dishes which showed my some what amateur experience with this type of dining and still no input. She explained ingredients but provided no insight into some good choices, her main response was, "That is very good". I don't expect the server to know what I like, but if I'm trying to initiate some conversation to learn more about the menu, throw me a bone. Overall unimpressed, but didn't let this impact my rating for the entire experience. After reading reviews I really was expecting to be blown away by anything we ordered. We started with Cauliflower Fritters and Sticky Bread. I really enjoyed the sticky bread knowing they were actually ground organs, the Cauliflower is a pretty generous portion and very good as well. Our entrees were the Halibut Cheeks with Black Rice and Veal Cutlets with Potatoes and Rhubarb. Let's start with the Halibut...Why would it be fried? I've had Halibut before and remember it being a very succulent and buttery texture that would practically melt in your mouth. I was expecting it to be prepared with a light pan sear and not breaded and fried this was kind of surprising. The Black Rice was very good and despite how the Halibut was prepared this was our favorite dish. The Veal Cutlet was also lightly fried and did not knock my socks off. It wasn't bland but wasn't full of flavor either, I probably wouldn't order it again. For dessert we chose the Tres Leches cake per the glowing reviews of so many other people and I'm sure it was prepared perfectly. This was the first time I have had it and I can accurately say it is not for me. I'm pretty sure the warm cream and heavy cake was the reason I had an upset stomach later in the night. I hate reviewing after one visit but wanted to get my opinions out there while they were fresh. I absolutely plan on visiting again and sampling some of the other menu items, a restaurant this good cannot be judged on one experience and I have every intention on updating my review after my next visit! read more

112 Eatery - Halibut cheeks, black rice and cilantro - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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There are only a handful of dishes that I crave. I'm talking about restaurant items that I've tried and fallen in love with. Food so memorable that I dream about them. Food so good that they set the standard for which similar dishes are measured. 112 Eatery has two such items on its menu: the pan-fried gnocchi and the infamous butterscotch budino. The rest of the food is just as good. Looking at menu, you might not be that impressed because some dishes sound pedestrian while others are so nondescript that it doesn't do it justice. Plus, there's such a wide range in flavors and cuisines (Italian, Asian, southern, etc.) that it might be a turn off. But, almost everything that comes out of the kitchen is delicious. Our party of four tried several things and there was only one dish that was remotely close to being a letdown. //Appetizers// We started with four oysters ($2.50 each). Served with a cocktail sauce and a sweet soy-based sauced. The oysters were mild and not overly salty. Fresh ricotta with white truffle honey ($6). A deliciously smooth and soft cheese served with four slices of a toasted baguette. The honey added a nice bit of sweetness to the dish. Mussels ($10). About a dozen on a shallow plate with a flavorful broth that tasted of curry spices. We went through a lot of bread sopping up the broth. It was a different preparation of the mussels we had our last visit a couple years ago, but probably better. I thought I've had good steak tartare ($9) before. But the one at 112 might be the best of them all. It's a ridiculously large serving with chunks of onions and garlic surrounded by bread. After mixing in the egg that was sitting on top, we were left with a smooth, rich, and savory spread. Despite how good it was the four of us couldn't finish it. //Entrees// My wife ordered the short rib chili ($16). Here's a perfect example of the menu underselling a dish. There was no description other than "short rib chili" so we were thinking it was going to be a bowl of chili made up of diced up beef short ribs. Nope. It was a large short rib (the meat was still on the bone) resting on a jalapeño cornbread with sour cream and a green chile sauce on the side. There was no need for a knife, as the meat fell off the bone. It was all the perfect combination of protein and spices. I didn't try the dishes that my father-in-law and his wife got, but they loved them enough to clean off their plates completely. The swordfish with mint chimichurri ($24) and the bone-in pork loin with cherries and port ($20) were both hits. I went with a half order of the tagliatelle with foie gras meatballs ($11) and two country style pork ribs with salsa piccante ($5 each). The tagliatelle is one of their specialties and it's easy to see why. The thick, buttery and fresh noodles are made in-house and the tiny meatballs are incredibly creamy and have a good bit of salty and savory taste to them. The pork ribs were my least favorite dish of the night. The salsa didn't have enough of a kick to it and the meat, while somewhat tender, was a little fatty. //Sides// The gnocchi ($8) is so light and fluffy but what makes it special is the added crunch from lightly frying them. The added parmesan that tops the dish completes it and makes it the best gnocchi around. The second side we ordered was the butternut squash with gorgonzola and maple syrup ($9). I was expecting it to be on the sweet side because of the maple syrup but it was perfectly balanced with the tartness of the cheese. //Desserts// Despite all the food we ordered we still had room for dessert. First up was the coconut cream tart ($7). A delicate crust surrounded a tasty filling with flakes of coconut. Not bad at all but it was the opening act for the true star of the show. The butterscotch budino ($7) is the show stopper. It's the mother of all desserts in my book (and I'm not even much of a butterscotch fan). The rich, creamy, and smooth butterscotch pudding is topped with a layer of caramel, a dollop of whipped cream, and a touch of sea salt. Put it all together and you have the best dessert ever. Ever. We've been to 112 two times now and there have been so few misses that the restaurant has become one of our all-time favorites. It may not have any Michelin stars, star chefs who have been on TV, or the fanciest menu. But, it does have food that is exceptionally well executed and flavors that will leave a lasting impression. read more

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Visiting Saint Paul for the first time. The hotel manager recommended this place for dinner. It was a wonderful suggestion. The place is very nice and cozy. The food is exquisite. I ordered the Plantain Empanada as an appetizer, paired with a local beer and the Tagliatelle with meatball, paired with a Gin & Tonic. Just fantastic, delicious! Service is fantastic! I will definitely recommended and will come back again. read more

First off, how have I not reviewed 112 yet, I've been there four times now! Moments like these make me feel like a subpar Yelper. I've been to 112 for dinner twice and late night snacks after bar-hopping twice, definitely a major fan of the latter experience. My dinners there has seemed stuffy at times, some tables are definitely there on business occasions. Also, service can be slow with a full house. On the other hand, it can be quieter and more intimate when the crowd thins out late into the night. In my opinion the best spot is the bar, there's one on both floors, it's a great spot to have conversation with your friends, the stranger next to you, or the bartender. The two must tries I would recommend are the Sea Scallops w/ Oyster Mushrooms and Tagliatelle w/ Foie Gras Meatballs. After the bars, I'm craving salty so the scallops hit the spot perfectly, plus the mushrooms! OMG my mouth waters thinking about them, something about the texture. Then there's the foie gras meatballs, melt in your mouth tasty delicious sized balls of liver fat. Don't forget to try the complimentary olives and nuts, the perfect combination of flavors salty with a little spice. Unfortunately last time I was there they forgot the olives and nuts on our table. read more

112 Eatery - From front to back: sea scallops w/ oyster mushrooms, pan-fried gnocchi w/ parmesan reggiano, and cauliflower fritters - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

From drinks to service, it's a bit more intimate than its sister restaurant bar la grassa, not quite as open but it does have two levels with fairly different dining experiences to be fair. Food is always on point as are the cocktails. Service hasn't been as wonderful, but staffing and new servers will get back to where it was. Overall still one of the best. read more

I decide to check this place out, as it is highly reviewed on Yelp. I was quickly seated alone upstairs at the bar. I had great service from the bartender and was well attended to. I ordered the foie gras meatballs (duck, pasta, and a ton of cheese). My plate came out within ten minutes. I thought it was a little too simple, no extraordinary flavor that were notable. I also tried the tres leches for dessert which was a little on the soggier, too milky side for me. An a-okay dinner considering the higher dinner price. Wonderful service though! read more

112 Eatery - Tres leche sweet - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Given that my friends are night owls, we tend to go out to eat later in the night quite often. At one of these late night dinner occasions, we decided to go try 112 eatery. It was around 10pm and the restaurant was empty. We waited to be seated but no waiter/waitress was around. For a second, we thought the place might have already closed. But then, the waitress appeared from the kitchen and gave us the menus. We decided to order a 112 cheese burger and stringozzi with lamb sugo. The waitress gave us some spiced almonds and olives to nibble on while waiting for the food. The ambiance was moody with dim lighting and comfy seating. The food came after a short while along with some bread and butter. The burger, although small in size, was delicious. It was not salty in any way and the pickles that came on the side provided a refreshing balance to the greasiness of the meat. The stringozzi was also flavorful and the noodles were chewy. Although overall, the food was good, I would say that the portions were quite small so it may not fill you up on a day you are very hungry. For dessert though, they do give you some caramelized popcorn and nuts, which are pretty good. To add a final note to my review, I will say that the neighborhood around this restaurant isn't the safest so I would recommend coming to this restaurant a little earlier in the day. It is worth a visit if you are into unique, higher end foods. read more

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I had to come to Minneapolis for a work conference, and did thorough research on the one place I should eat at if I were do die upon arrival. All of my sources lead to 112 Eatery. It's very popular and even if you make reservation you still may have to wait. It's definitely a food for foodies type of place. Me and my friend had the fresh ricotta w/ white truffle honey and sautéed sweetbreads in porcini & clam sauce to start. I loved the ricotta cheese, but my friend complained it smelled like methane. The sweetbreads is uh... not exactly bread. It sautéed veal. I don't know about you, but that's a f'in great surprise to me! We then split the stringozzi w/ lamb sugo and tagliatelle w/ foie gras meatballs. OMG so delicious. Both dishes are very rich and heavy, but nonetheless good enough for me to die. We topped our fat fest with nancy silverton's butterscotch budino. It's basically Creme brulee with a melted sugar daddy on top. Pretty... damn... good. This meal put me in a freaking COMA. read more

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My colleagues and I had quite the group (10 people?) and our party was seated on the second floor, which required an elevator ride. It had charm because it's vintage, buuuut was also a little shaky because it's vintage. eek. Appetizers: The bigwigs ordered fog legs, butternut squash, fried green tomatoes, roasted heirloom carrots, cauliflower fritters, and fried jumbo shrimp to share. Everything was beautifully and/or rustically (in cases like the shrimp) presented. There were two types of bread and (soft!) butter as well. So delish! I loved it all - especially the frog legs and shrimp - with the exception of the fried green tomatoes, which not only had an unnatural green-colored sauce, but were very sour. I've had better at The Taste of Chicago.. I advise you skip it. The cauliflower wasn't anything super special either. Entrees: I had the Spinach and Ricotta Involtini. Don't assume "involtini" is a pasta (as we did) though: it's essentially a lasagne using cabbage leaves in place of noodles. It had ricotta and spinach and was topped with marinara sauce. It was just OK; the $22 price tag for this unimpressive 4" x 4" was a bit much in my opinion. My colleagues made better choices and enjoyed the 12 oz Ribeye and the Halibit. Service: Several servers attended our table to refill waters, check on drinks, and to clear away plates and cutlery used for the appetizers. (Yes.. new cutlery is given prior to your entree, so take note as to the type of establishment this is.) Our main guy wasn't particularly attentive. To sum, this is an upscale-ish restaurant with your typical small portions and big prices. In the future, I'd order the frog legs, one of the two lamb apps/dishes OR the steak, and also dessert, because that tres leche cake looked amazing! Note: There wasn't much street parking available, but there's a lot across the street that will run you $20 cash up until 2am (we arrived around 6p). Totally worth it. read more

112 Eatery - Spinach and Ricotta Voltini ($22) with some bread and shrimp to the right. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We had a fantastic first dinner at 112 Eatery tonight and definitely felt it lived up to it's top notch reputation. We received a gift card to 112 Eatery recently and were happy at the excuse to stop in. We had heard they had fantastic steak tartare and since we've been on a quest for a tasty version, we had to check it out. With mixed ingredients like mayo, ketchup, mustard, and minced capers and onions it oddly ended up tasting similar to a cheeseburger but was definitely worth the hype and delicious. We also tried the Bibb Salad and loved the fennel-y creamy dressing and mound of finely shredded parm on top. The gnocchi was a little dry and probably our least favorite. We shared the market fish, a sea bass, on a bed of wild rice and sweet potato with crab salad on top. The fish was thick, moist and perfectly crispy on the edges. Overall we loved the food, found the service adequate, and enjoyed our cozy intimate dinner! We'd come back for the steak tartare for sure! read more

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112 steak tar tar is awesome but put it on a large piece of rye bread. Im polish and maybe that effects my opinion but tar tar should be spread out on a nice big piece of bread. Also ask the customer if they want it on soft or toasted bread. There are people who want their bread to be loose and not rugged and allowing a variance on the bread will give more to the customer. Why not both to play around with? Duck patee wow this is delicious. I don't know how to explain the duck and cheese combination with the carrots etc. It's soo good. But make the bread thinner. Too much bread but other than that it's awesome I would def come here again. Hands down the best place I've been to in Minneapolis read more

112 Eatery - 112 steak tar tar. I'm Polish and I eat steak tar tar with a raw egg frequently and this is awesome. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Maybe my expectations were set too high, or I'm just spoiled by the San Francisco food scene. It wasn't a bad meal, but some dishes were certainly much better than others (appetizers and desserts were better than the entrees), but a lot of the dishes left me underwhelmed or they were too rich for my taste or smothered in cheese. Come with a group of 3-4 people (any smaller and you won't be able to share/try as much, and any bigger, they don't have a lot of tables - most are made for 2 or 4 people). They will start you off with spiced almonds and olives. I recommend sharing all of the dishes because some of the entrees are not really entree-sized (ahem, chicken & lobster dish), and you may be hungry or have food envy if you pick your own entree. I think a lot of the dishes are hit or miss, so pick wisely. Here's the rundown of what we got: Fresh Ricotta w/ White Truffle Honey ($8): Don't leave without getting this; I've never had homemade ricotta, but this like a white cloud of heaven. Comes with 8 pieces of bread and a decently sized portion of ricotta. It was fluffy, so fresh, and paired well with the honey (although I couldn't taste too much of the truffle). Delicious. 112 Steak Tartare ($14) - I was disappointed in this dish - after everyone raved about this, it tasted like I got egg salad with too much mayonnaise and with pieces of steak tartare that I couldn't really see. Tasted more like sauce and pickles. If you like traditional steak tartare, skip this. Sticky Sweetbreads w/ Cheddar Grits ($12) - 3 deep fried sweetbreads, and a bit on the salty side. I didn't really care for this dish. Pan-Fried Gnocchi with Parmesan Reggiano ($10) - I couldn't find the gnocchi underneath the mounds of parmesan cheese. Maybe they should name the dish, parmesan cheese with gnocchi. Anyways, the gnocchi was really small, fried, and as fluffy and soft as I tend to like my gnocchi. It seemed overly pan fried and each piece was the size of a marble. Was totally underwhelmed by this dish - I prefer ricotta gnocchi or larger gnocchi. Cauliflower Fritters ($9) - It's hard to screw up anything deep fried. This was good, but a bit heavy with breading & cheese and again, too much parmesan cheese. You get 6 large pieces of cauliflower. Tagliatelle with Foie Gras Meatballs ($14 for a half portion, $28 for a full portion) - Again, another dish with a heaping load of parmesan cheese. The pasta noodles were well done - fresh and light, and the meatballs were tasty, but I couldn't really taste and appreciate the foie gras. I appreciate the uniqueness of foie gras meatballs, but would prefer foie gras a bit simpler so that I can really savor its delicacy. Good dish for sharing, and would recommend for a group because it's pretty substantial and filling. Roast Chicken & Lobster w/ Hazelnut Sabayon ($32) - No, just no. All these people recommended it and I almost got it as my own entree, but so happy that we ended up sharing everything because I would have been sorely disappointed. For $32, you get these three golf-sized balls of what seems to be chicken & lobster intertwined together. The meat was dry, it was not filling, and we were all perplexed as to what this dish was. I would pass. Chocolate Torte ($10) - Decent size for a dessert, and basically a chocolate flourless cake that is executed perfectly. It rivals my favorite chocolate cake ever (Tartine Bakery in SF), and comes with a cookie crumble that is spicy. Be warned if you don't like chili / spicy foods, because this has a kick. The chocolate ice cream was delicious also - I could have eaten the entire thing by myself. If you like chocolate, don't pass this up. Butterscotch Budino ($10) - Salted caramel heaven - the caramel on top is plentiful and fresh and the whole thing is like heaven in a jar. Haven't tried very many desserts like this anywhere else - do yourself a favor and get this. All in all, maybe we ordered wrong or maybe my taste-buds have been too healthy-fied by San Francisco but I was underwhelmed by my experience here. The homemade ricotta and the 2 desserts that we got were the highlight of the meal, but I could have done without all the other dishes. I left dinner feeling extremely full (thanks parmesan cheese and lots of carbs), and almost wished I had gone to Butcher and the Boar instead, or just gone the healthy route with a salad somewhere else and eaten dessert here. Not sure how this place got a James Beard award, but I won't be coming back here on my next trip to Minneapolis. Sorry. Not easy on the wallet either, it was $67 per person after tip & tax for all this food. read more

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Just the best. I moved to Chicago, but I hit this place every time I come home. Service is always great, the decor always looks good, and the food has yet to disappoint. Burger is my favorite in the world. It never gets old. The melted brie is perfect, and the English muffin for a bun is a great choice. The fried bread with prosciutto is fantastic. I also love the foie gras meatballs, the prawns are delicious (along with the aioli), and the pâté is fantastic. read more

112 Eatery - Best burger in the world. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My second visit wasn't as good as my first. Service was great, but the food wasn't as remarkable. We ordered a half-dozen dishes, and none are very memorable a month later. The foie gras meatball dish was tasty, but it was an unrelentingly one note - after a small portion, I didn't want more of it. The cauliflower fritters were tasty, but again, one note. Two and done. I can't remember what else we had :( The menu didn't have the depth of flavor that I found on my first experience. For the price point, I was sorely disappointed this time. The wine selection, however, remained excellent. I would try them again when I'm next in Minne. Hopefully, it was an off night, or we just didn't order the best of the menu. read more

Although we had made a reservation well in advance, we arrived to a packed house and no table ready for Julie D. and BJ. Did we mind? Well, not really. We were greeted right away by the manager, he explained that booths were not moving that fast on this particular evening. He apologized and promised us that when one opened up, they would have it ready for as right away. And who can be aggravated with a greeting like that? Our booth was worth waiting for, cozy and tucked along the far wall complete with it's own wall lamp. Our server greeted us right away. I had a cocktail and BJ had a beer. We shared the boston bibb salad with fine herb vinaigrette. It was covered with a virtual spiderweb of fresh grated cheese and was very delicious. For our meals, BJ had the merguez stuffed chicken with clams and the roasted carrots w/ honey & pecorino. He really liked both dishes. I had the blue prawns with rooster mayo for my meal. For dessert, we shared a butterscotch budino. And I am kicking myself for not having the tres leches cake. The pudding was good, but I didn't really care for the salty topping. Worth a visit. read more

112 Eatery - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Second time here this year. I love the feel of this small eatery and I love the direction of the food scene here. 90+ new restaurants this year alone I'm told. My meal was great especially the lamb chops with yogurt. Perfectly cooked, spiced and delivered. The only small complaint is more about geography than food preparation; the scallops showed the distance from the sea but were still very good. It's just not possible in my opinion to get truly great seafood to the heartland without it losing it's luster. Airplanes and ice cubes can't duplicate fresh from the sea but it's better than none at all. Service has been perfect as I write this review. I will come back read more

112 Eatery - Lamb with yogurt...delicious - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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One of my favorite Twin Cities date spots. My favorite dishes - steak tartare (delicious!), gnocchi (amazing!) and the budino for dessert is what dreams are made of. Service is fantastic too. Highly recommend! read more

I'm in Minneapolis this week for a professional convention. I actually grew up ~3 hours SW of here and my parents still have a cabin on Spirit Lake that I take my son to annually. Unfortunately, I can't escape to Okoboji week (that will wait until August with Gayle and my son). So tonight it was the 112 Eatery followed by a Twins game tomorrow and dinner at the Nicollet Island Inn on Wednesday. I really like this place. The dining space is somewhat narrow and is nicely appointed and is accented well with dark woods. It's comfortable and cozy. And there's a nice energy to the place. Peter G. is right that this place could stand up in the Bay Area. And the Minnesota friendly is an extra plus. The service was excellent and the dishes we ordered (crab ravioli, asparagus, cheese - a "small plates" strategy) were delicious and well prepared. read more

This is my second favorite restaurant in Minneapolis. I am a sucker for mood lighting and candlelight. They hit that on the head with a dimly lit, cozy downstairs perfect for dates. For beginners, you get some olives (watch out for the pits) and some sweetly, spicy almonds (watch out for the dry heat). I highly suggest not popping either in your mouth unless you have water near and a napkin handy for the olive pits. Ridiculously unattractive you become to your date while you choke on spice and turn red or have to dig a pit out of your mouth or better yet spit it out. The menu is great because you can come here starving or just looking for a small bite. They offer casual dishes like a burger and bahn mi to fois grois pasta and pan-seared gnocchi. Now the gnocchi is mind-blowing. This is an absolute must-try. Each piece of gnocchi is like a little pillow, slightly crispy and buttery but like a melt away candy bar, it dissolves off of your tongue. I am a little obsessed with this dish. I also tried scallops for the first time here (yes, sheltered and boring eater here sometimes...). The scallops were buttery deliciousness. I would highly recommend. I'm going to skip right to dessert. It was the second most memorable part of the meal. The chocolate cake accompanied by Izzy's chocolate ice cream. Get it. It's deliciously rich and packs a perfect punch to the end of the meal... that is until you get the caramel corn with your bill. So good. Overall, a great experience and I can't wait to go back. My mouth is already watering for that gnocchi. read more

Nothing bad to say. Great food, quirky decor and good staff. I had the sweetbreads and game hen and both were great. It's also welcoming when the butter that's served with your bread is not frozen which was the case here. Prices aren't bad at all maybe because I'm comparing them to NY. read more

112 Eatery - Game hen with Farro. Really good - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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This eclectic food spot in the Minneapolis warehouse district is a must go in my opinion. Went here 2 weeks ago on my road trip across the country with my girlfriend and saw this place tagged as the trendy spot where chefs go to eat. Naturally I wanted to try it and see what the fuss was about. There was a charming casual air in the dimly lit space with exposed brick walls and beautifully polished wood bars. The staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable which is helpful on a menu that offers fare that is off the beaten path to say the least. They offer a variety of small plates and large plates so there's something for someone at every price point and the food is all delicious as well. We had a delicious beef tartare that was topped with decadent sweet and crispy fried onions, frog legs in a beautifully seasoned butter sauce that were very juicy and well cooked, a silky warm ricotta with white truffle honey and beautifully prepared crostini (crispy on the outside with nice give on the warm center... Heavenly!), a nicely cooked scallop dish with oyster mushrooms that melted in your mouth, and that was just the appetizer! The large plates we had were a tagliatelle with foie gras meatballs that was clearly a freshly made pasta in a creamy sauce that was very decadent, and a great ahi tuna dish with chimichurri sauce avocado and corn that was what Californian dishes should aspire to be. We were left with many leftovers because our eyes were bigger than our stomachs but on our last night we made sure to go back for dessert! The James beard award winning Nancy silverton butterscotch burino is creamy, salty, sweet and really something special. The tres leches cake floating in sweetened condensed milk is also a lovely and light decadence although it can be a bit cloying if not balanced out with something with a bit of bitterness. Overall a very special restaurant with fare that is incredibly whimsical and just as delicious with inspirations from many different cuisines using every protein imaginable. The restaurant's food, space and staff really left me and my girlfriend enamored! read more

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We came here for a work dinner and decided to do a family style dinner where we shared all of our plates. We started off with the burrata toast, scallops and the 112 steak tartare (the 112 tartare is all mixed together for you). All of the appetizers were amazing! For our pasta dishes we had the stringazzi with lamb (red sauce pasta) and the tagliatelle with four gras meatballs (white sauce). Both were great but I liked the stringazzi the best. For our main courses, we had the veal and the nori encrusted sirloin... and for sides we had the plantain empanadas, cauliflower fritters and the gnocchi. The gnocchi was my favorites as well as the veal breast. Overall, great food and service. This is my 3rd time back and next time I'm in Minneapolis, I'll make it my 4th! read more