I have been here a few time before and definitely thought I had already written a review, but I…read moreguess not. I have been here two times in the last week and lemme tell ya.. this is quite the spot. I do suggest making a reservation because everytime I go here it is popping! What a vibey place, the lights aren't too bright, it gives a hip, fun, light energy and is not too pretentious but has INCREDIBLE FOOD AND DRINKS. Right now, one of their specials is whitefish toast.. if you enjoy fish at all, you need this. The fish is light and fresh, they put fresh dill on top and it is placed on top of some toasted sourdough bread perfectly. The fish is flavorful, a lil earthy and I feel as if there are capers or olives in in the fish mixture, whatever it is is fire! The burrata, beets, and citrus is a nice lovely, fresh, light app, the burrata is perfection with the beets and fresh, juicy citrus, drizzled with some oil and random pieces of garlic mixed in, YUM. I suggest ordering bread on the side with this one! The wings here are a staple and always delish. Crispy, hot, and coated perfectly in a light sweet chili sauce.. they hit the spot everytime. The housemade ranch is a perfect dipper. The other day I tried the chorizo and scallops... oh my goodness gracious.. it was a lil spicy and creamy with the bean puree and the scallops were buttery, light and divine! 10 outta 10 would do again. Finally, got the goat cheesecake, gluten free ginger snap crust with poached pears. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I want this now and in every lifetime! The cheesecake was light, yet decadent, deep, creamy with a light, unassuming flavor. The crust was delicious and the poached pears added that perfect fruit component. I got Liam as my server both times, he was helpful, attentive, had good suggestions when asked questions and didn't interrupt at all, amazing! This is the spot for any occasion!

LOVE! Beautiful space, kind staff, incredible cocktails!…read more Came to Emerald Lounge for the first time with a friend for a cocktail before dinner. Parking was easy enough to find on the street. We weren't able to find a reservation online, but had no problem walking in on a Saturday evening. We were able to grab a standing spot at the bar. The host asked us a bit later if we'd like to sit down at some bar seats that opened up, which was very kind! I ordered the martini du jour and am obsessed. If you like martinis, this is the spot for sure! Looking forward to retuning!

Been here several times over the years with friends who are members. Always a great experience from…read morethe food, to the servers, to the room set up. Here again last night for a birthday party and it was fantastic as always. Have to give a shout out to Greta specifically who worked our party and was amazing!

What a holiday happy treat for Roseville Rotary! Forgot to take photos of the generous buffet with…read moreham, beef bites in what tasted like bourbon sauce, salmon with cream sauce, asparagus, broiled reds, etc. and homemade cookies for dessert! Entertainment by the Swedish Institute Mens' Chorus was so fun, many songs in Swedish. Always love a night at Pool and Yacht!

After seeing other reviews, I was thinking there would be too much food temptation, but they…read moreactually aren't doing meals now, focusing on drinks and live music. My maple cinnamon sour was delicious and worth the slightly high price. Staff were very helpful about the confusing parking situation in this area too. I was there for the music anyhow. It's a small narrow room, so the acoustics were not great for my rather basic phone to record, but it was fine for my ears. All 4 acts were good, especially FenixDion- this was my first time seeing them as a duo instead of the full band, so it was a bit mellower but still rocked. The $5 cover was definitely a bargain, but I think that deal may have been special because this was also a birthday party. I hope they bring back some eats. I might have considered a 2nd drink if I had some food to soak up the alcohol.

Amazing, cozy joint in one of the old Schmidt buildings. Very expensive, but in this case you…read moredefinitely get what you pay for. They've got a really good 2-for-1 sake on happy hour. We'll probably go back for another special occasion but it's a bit pricey for more than every once in a while. The entire staff seemed to be in a good mood and the service was all around excellent. Seasonal menu that changes fairly often but the burger sticks around. We got a couple things to split: - Grilled celery root was really good. Perfect texture and lots of flavor while not being "earthy". That cashew miso cauliflower puree is one of the best, smoothest dips I've ever had. - Bread & Beets: Basically a really good beet panzanella. Beets were nicely marinated to get rid of any "dirt" flavor. My wife hates beets and liked this one. I'd probably skip it next time just because there is so much other good stuff. - Karaage: Some of the best karaage I've ever had. Super tender chicken, light breading, and really good glaze. Slaw was really good, too.

We had a wonderful meal here last night. As usual, we enjoyed a warm welcome and excellent service…read more(thanks, Makenna!) with the customary great food. For this meal, we were all especially pleased to see persimmon gracing the menu. This lovely winter fruit added bright color, texture, and flavor to the dishes that it was incorporated into (I highly recommend them). I had it in the second course, a lovely salad that also contained endive, pear, radish, pine nuts and a wonderful layer of creamy taleggio. It was unique and very delicious. For my third course, I ordered the masa dumplings, which I have had before. Spoiler: they were just as good this time. With a pleasing firm but tender texture, these wonderful little dumplings hit just right. The Calabrian chili in the sauce adds a pleasant rosy color and a bit of warmth without being spicy (it's totally safe for your most Minnesotan dining companions). As always, it was beautifully plated. For my next course, I ordered the toasted farro, which is delicious, hearty, and comforting. The chewy grains combine beautifully with the umami from the cheese and porcinis to make a wonderfully substantial flavor and feel. Underneath it all, a bright basil pistou adds a pop of color to remind you that even though it's winter, spring is just around the corner. This is just a perfect dish for a cold, dark winter night. For dessert, I tried something new: the cream cheese tart. I chose wisely: this was a lovely winter dessert that was somewhat reminiscent of cheesecake (but definitely better). It was just the right amount of richness and perfectly balanced by a delicious pear compote and a layer of balsamic vinaigrette. Absolutely perfect. As always, I appreciated the awesome selection of N/A beverages. (The paNOma? Still my favorite!)

It's kind of shocking how amazing this place is. Everyone truly cares about the experience their…read moreguests have. Really think about that one. When was the last time you felt genuinely cared for at a restaurant? And the food is inventive, delicious, and fresh. If you haven't been here, go. If you have, go again soon.

Talk about a wonderfully unassuming bar! And clean bathrooms?…read moreA bully burger that is smackin, straight bussin, and slaps? I'm there! Attentive service and a kind waitress made it a wonderful evening with friends.

Food was scrumptious; Service was extremely pleasant ! Pull tab lady was scowling at me the whole…read moretime . Never smiled while she pulled her shade down to shut me out . I didn't feel welcome in her corner of the lounge .

Great spot with friendly quick service. Came early and sat quickly, the bar area was filling up for…read morehappy hour as we left. Burger was tasty, my cheese filling squirted out and it could have been a little juicier without it but I just dipped and was very happy with my pick! Really tasty crispy fries too.

Seated downstairs in the very last booth toward the back. No other customers were present. Workers…read morekept going past us to get into whatever storeroom was just off this booth, dropping things, etc. Beer was lukewarm and so was the food. Apps were as expensive as entrees. Service and vibe were lackluster. $150 for food and tip. I expect a better experience for this kind of outlay.

Hidden Gem- Such a cute event center! Was there for a closet happy hour- basically a thrifting…read moreevent for selling clothes It's beautiful, spacious, tall ceilings, lots of natural lighting, 2 floors, 2 bars, plenty of bathrooms At this event they had catered food and a coffee cart available for purchase Not really by anything, close to down town St Paul Parking lot is small! But they have additional parking lots on Wabasha St and on Fillmore Ave. Both very close, Wabasha's lot is across the street, Fillmore is closer walking distance *Not permitted to park in Joseph's Grill parking lot Would highly recommend this event hall for any special event or wedding

From the owner: The Lowlands is an exciting venue with endless possibilities. Our space offers over 10,000 square…read morefeet of event space, perfect for conferences, awards banquets, employee appreciation parties, meetings, and weddings. Our expansive, light-flooded upper level is perfect for ceremonies and receptions for up to 250 guests; we offer our elegant lounge with a unique terrarium feature on the lower level; a uniquely designed bar on each floor; two green rooms - perfect for executive/VIP privacy & wedding parties; a beautiful outdoor terrace with views of the downtown skyline and a sunken patio for a more intimate place to enjoy a cocktail or conversation. The Lowlands is a beautiful backdrop for your vision, with all the details accounted for. Events are personal. Your venue should feel that way too.

The Ras Lounge on WENSDAY nights Ladies nights is a nice place to come and get a great variety of…read morelive music, live Dj, great food, and drink SPECAILS. $7 Door cover (3for1 door cover until 11pm) $5 Shots top/bottom 11pm $150 bottles 11pm

The worst customer service if you call the women will put you on hold cus they don't want to do…read moreanything. And if you go to the restaurant the women will only serve men this worst service ever! And I'm not exaggerating

I've been to this Applebees location countless times and I'd have to say this is one Applebees that…read morehas a ton of staff presence. Server was very attentive from beginning to end. I know it seems so basic, but I'm here to tell you this is not always the case at restaurants. The best service I've had in a long time anywhere dining out. Our waters were refilled many times and we didn't even have to ask. The restaurant was also busy because it was after 9pm when 1/2 priced appetizers starts which is why we were here. We enjoyed boneless wings and mozzarella sticks. Served hot and fresh. It was clean and lots of WSP/Mendota decor that's always nice to look at. Parking is easy and lots of spaces available, even when the restaurant is busy. Definitely a good spot to keep in mind for 1/2 priced appetizers.

We went to Applebees with my family for Mother's Day , when we got there the restaurant wasn't…read morefull, and we had to wait 10 minutes for someone to attend us, no one ever did so we left. Keep in mind the restaurant wasn't full and every worker looked at us come in and no one bothered to attend us.

My first visit to The Mudd Room last night for an acoustic gig. After some googling to confirm,…read moreMudd Room is below the Lucky's 13. When you arrive there Mudd Room is painted on the east side of the building above a small four space parking lot. Fear not; you can park on the west side of the building, also an overflow lot right there as well, a few spaces on the street in the front or across the street from there is designated parking. I entered through the west side of the building that noted Lucky's, fear not, when I entered and told the host I was looking for the Mudd Room she gave me precise directions to get downstairs! Once downstairs I came upon the nice single toilet ladies room. I proceeded in to the bar, asked the blonde bartender where the music would be? She pointed to the stage @ the end of the bar and said it could be loud right by the speaker so she'd recommend sitting a few tables away. She said the parties near the stage were tabbing out if I wanted to sit there? I said I would take a seat @ the end until they were through. Shortly after I sat down the very friendly brunette server brought me a glass of ice water... thanks! She remained attentive all night, filling my water three times. Despite not looking over the menu she was very thoughtful when she popped by just to say it was last call for the kitchen, did I want anything? I meant to get the gals names, I did not, sorry. Music wasn't too loud; the acoustics and lighting were great since the speakeasy is already dimly lit. I don't anticipate this was my last visit; very much looking forward to catching another gig here or meeting friends for drinks! The friendly and attentive service are my number one fast and hard rule for a venue... no matter how good or bad the drinks or food are.... they 90% determine if I will return. These two knocked it out of the park... thank you for such a welcoming and attentive inaugural visit, cheers!

I love that I discovered this place. I have been going to Lucky's for years and did not realize…read morethis existed. I came around the holiday period and they offer fun festive holiday drinks. By the time we arrived, they were no longer selling small bites. The entertainment for the night was a live band. I enjoyed a few songs and then ended up night upstairs at lucky 13.