Good Tap List. Great fish and shrimp tacos on the pick 2 of 3 items lunch special menu.read more

We arrived and in accordance to the sign, asked at the hostess station to sit inside (it was an 88…read moredegree day) and were told no one was allowed for inside dining and to find a seat in the shade. It was hot, sunny, there were flies and bees--yet we could only sit outside. I selected this place because of it's supposed atmosphere, beer & drink menus, and food. Since we weren't given, told about or offered beer and drink menus (in addition to being forced to sit outside after we asked to sit inside), that meant atmosphere and menus were negatives. My Mom and niece ordered the chicken, bacon, ranch wraps with fries and thought they were good. I ordered the fish & chips and upgraded my side to cheesy chive hash browns. The lime-radish slaw was dry and bland, the fish was fishy so I doused it with all the juice from my lemon slices that I could, but the hash browns were yummy. Our waitress was okay, but the bartender was the real star, making drinks, running inside to get our meals and deliver them, plus deliver ranch and ketchup later.

Wonderful, intimate spot in Minneapolis. On our last night before returning home, Flora Room seemed…read moreas if it would fit the bill for our cocktail fix. Relatively easy to find, though you do have to hunt a little bit, Flora Room sits behind a nondescript metal door leading down a short hallway to the entrance. Take a long moment to allow your eyes to adjust if you're coming before sunset; this space is DARK. It's also perfect. Once your "night vision" kicks in you're surrounded by a nice bar, numerous bistro-style tables and booths. Candles adorn the tables creating a nice, cozy place to settle in for drinks. Once seated in comfortable chairs at a table, we were quickly greeted and provided with menus. The cocktail selection is relatively "small" but really nicely varied. Prices seemed a tad steep but frankly, given the quality of the drinks I'd say quite worth it. I started out with the Evita, a nice flavorful gin-base cocktail topped with a nice egg white foam. Very tasty. My wife opted for the Tapaculo, with gin, mezcal, pineapple, banana and bitters over ice. Also quite good. There are also bites available from the associated restaurant I can't recall the name of mine but I can say it was delicious. Bread-like bites with a really tasty dipping sauce. To close out the visit I selected Palo, a smoked aged rum cocktail that was really nice and rich. My wife chose the Nahualito with rum, walnut, amontillado and white chocolate. All should be on your radar. Flora Room really fit the bill for a nice, intimate speakeasy-style spot to spend time. Dark and cozy. Savory cocktails and friendly service will stand out and make you want to return. I know we'll seek it out if we return to Minneapolis again. I hope so.

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.

Tucked away in the most unsuspecting spot, this is one of the hidden gems of Stillwater!…read more Plenty of street parking available outside or paid lot access across the street, sneak into the door and travel down to a whole underground speakeasy! The bartenders and servers keep the theme front and center in this prohibition-era spot! Plenty of comfy couches and seating arrangements to support small to medium groups! Cocktail menu has the classics and inventive new takes! Haven't had a bad drink from this spot in many a visit! Can't wait to see what they mix up next!

On a beautiful day, we decided to make a stop for cocktails at The Velveteen. Upon arriving, we…read moreentered the door and descended dimly lit stairs, then passed through a stone hallway to reach the entrance. The wait at the table was longer than we anticipated but luckily for us, there were some bar seats available. The bartender at the moment was Cameron. He gave us the rundown on the food and drinks and made several recommendations. We started off the evening with the Don Corlone. It was very tasty and also an Andorran Martini. Both drinks were delightful and were semi-sweet but not too sweet. The mixture of the Don Corlione had a perfect blend of citrus and sweetness. We then ordered the pastry puff poppers and they were amazing. The sauce complemented the pastry puffs and the filling left you wanting more. To finish the night we ordered tiramisu, cheesecake, and some bubbles. Thank you Cameron for the amazing service and experience we hope to be back again soon.

100/10 experience here, food and drink are both amazing! The staff is so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! Don't be afraid to ask questions about the menu! They have an amazing cocktail menu along with a cocktail and martini of the day! Very exciting to see the creative freedom from the team! The mussels are to die for! You can tell the menu is very well thought out, I will be back to try more! The entire place is just a great vibe! Truly a gem worth trying and will leave you wanting to come back for more!! Thank you for the amazing experience to everyone there!

I have truly never been disappointed by the drinks or the food at Emerald Lounge! The vibes are…read moreawesome - perfect for catching up with friends or a more intimate hang out and the food is delicious. LOVED the chips and dip and I don't think I have had anything I don't like. 10/10 recommend this stop if you're looking to try somewhere new in st paul! Vibes, food, and service are all top tier.

We had a friend meet up at this establishment and absolutely loved it! It's very different but they…read morehave really turned this old building into something quite special. I can't wait to come back and sit on the deck during the summer or fall. I had an N/A drink as I was driving. It was really mellow but refreshing. My friend had a bonafide cocktail and also enjoyed the citrus and clove flavor. We had the buffalo chicken dip and fig and prosciutto flatbread. Both really good and clean. By that I mean I had no stomach issues after eating there. Service was good although they could have come by more often. Nonetheless I will be back.

Ambience is incredible, second to none. The patio was beautiful and so is the entire space. Very…read morecreative and beautiful menu. Unfortunately my drink was far too strong and I did not think it was well balanced in terms of flavors. My date had a drink that was 10/10 and we shared that one. Beautiful presentation and lovely service.

Tony our server took very good care of us last night for our first time back to the Port since it…read morereopened. We live in Red Wing and we need more chef driven Restaurants . I consider myself a "obsessed foodie " so I was pleased when Cory the chef came out of the kitchen and walked around the dining room. We were having a cocktail at the bar so we waved him over to ask what he recommended . I took his advice and ordered the scallops. They were cooked perfectly. Very tender and paired really well with the roasted corn and bacon. The whipped feta was very cold, which was interesting, but the flavor was tangy so it offset the richness of the bacon and scallops. The beef tenderloin was delicious cooked perfect medium rare. The broccolini was a little tough and the blue cheese sauce could have been a little thicker. It was kind of runny. I will be back to try more items on the menu. Excited the restaurant is open again.

Service was excellent drinks were great. the food was sub par for the price unfortunately as this…read moreis a beautiful restaurant. the $50 steak dinner was a steak that should have been seared and served with a steak knife and the vegetables were under cooked the pasta was missing flavor, they were completely out of grilled asparagus and the menu is so small that was extremely disappointing that there was not a proper plan for amounts of food needed ( our reservation was early in the evening . The Char was great but the navy bean veggies underneath were so salty they were not edible. Hopefully these are things that can be improved. Probably won't return for the food.

We had a fabulous meal with equally fabulous cocktails (Gallo Nero and Smoky Lavender Palomas)! We…read morewent out of our comfort zone and sat at the bar since it was a full house and tables were hard to come by. We decided to eat from the bar menu and added a house salad and a couple of appetizers. It was a fun way to try some different things. The bartender, Chad, was fabulous and the vibe-- perfect! Thank you; we will be back !!!

I had such high hopes! We used to love the old German restaurant that was here before the previous…read moreowners. The space is still cute but the food is not what I expected. The octopus was extremely chewy! I didn't finish it. The steak tartar was average and had more pickle than meat. The burger was ok but not worth coming back for. The music was also terrible pop music which didn't fit the ambience.

I hadn't been since they moved to the new location and have definitely been missing out. We were…read morethere right at open during the farmers market and there was an initial rush that died down after 15 or so minutes. The bartender was extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgable about the products; answering some questions I had about proofing. It's in a great spot downtown right next to the farmers market with plenty of street parking. There are a few sidewalk tables but a nice open space inside. The inside doesn't allow dogs, however, due to their kitchen. Speaking of... The pizza was pretty good! I feel the most important part of any pizza is the crust and that was the best bit of theirs. The fresh ground flour adds a ton of flavor and they got a decent char on the bottom and rim. The prices weren't terrible and 1 pizza with some booze fed both of us. My only gripe is that they go heavy on the cheese so the (excellent) crust can't hold up to the weight and wetness. That's made a bit worse by they fact that they use a high-moisture mozzarella so there's a lot of grease that can soup the whole deal up. All in all they make fantastic spirits, service is great, and now have good pizza at a decent price. I think this may be my go to spot for meeting friends when I'm in Northfield.

Loon is a diamond in the little southern river town of Northfield . The restaurant itself is…read morewonderful inside and they have a charming outside sidewalk area if you're in the mood for some fresh air. The drinks are unique and delicious and the pizzas are divine. Don't miss out on this surprising new addition to our pleasant little town!

I visited Pocket Square for the first time when they very first opened and had an ordinary…read moreexperience. I have since returned a few times and had more of an expectational experience. The wait staff are all super fun and friendly and love making drinks and bantering with patrons. They have great knowledge of all the spirits made in house as well as the cocktails. Ready with recs! I have yet to try the spirits on their own but I can say the cocktails are delicious. My personal favorite being the martini. The space is small but ample. Has kind of a weird vibe with a hodge podge of decor but it's fun and interesting. Drink prices are fair/competitive/reasonable not just for the neighborhood but for the whole craft cocktail scene in general. Follow me on IG danny_runsforbeer

Was told about Pocket Square by a fellow Elite Squad member. My mom & I went to check it out on a…read moreFriday evening. We went shortly after they opened at 4 so it was pretty chill, not very busy. I remember this space from when it was Mountain Mudd when I was in high school. It's a smaller space but they do a bit of a patio when it gets nicer outside. Very simple decor inside. They have a few board games as well to play while you sip. We ended up sitting at the bar. We ordered 4 different drinks & a shot (total between 2 of us). Blue meanie - my fav of the 4 we tried. Sweet and a little sour. Watermelon Sugar - also good, refreshing tasted like watermelon candy Groovy Cherry - tasted just like a cherry limeade drink. I personally don't like cherry limeade but it was good. Georgia Peach - a little stronger but still good and peachy. Watermelon jolly rancher shot - good tasted just like the candy. Overall the drinks were simple but good. The staff were super nice and chill. The crowd was a bit older but overall a nice lounge.

It's a dive bar. The three booths are nicer than what you'd find at a typical dive bar but let's…read morenot kid ourselves. The 5-star reviews describing this place as a cocktail lounge or having met interesting people must be locals having a laugh at those of us who were looking for something unique in WBL. This is not it. It was loud, full of drunk people shouting at each other, and too busy for the single poor bartender trying to keep everyone served. They had a decent bar for mixed drinks but only serve Heggie's pizza for food. They only take cash--unless you're a regular (then they'll take your plastic). So bring cash, get one drink, and then run down the street to somewhere with a better menu and your choice of whiskeys.

You never know what kind of fun stories and fun people you will meet. Great servers. Fun, retro…read morevibe and did I mention you'll have fun stories at the end of the night. Love it here!