For a hotel restaurant, we were very pleasantly surprised at how nice the place was. We had one…read moredinner and two breakfasts while there. All were very good, tasty, and satisfying. Avacado toast was exceptional. Berry bowls were fresh and nice. Wild rice chicken cream soup was quite nice. Will certainly go again next time we stay at the Sheraton.

Lela was the next stop on my restaurant adventures, and this ended up being my first stop that…read morewasn't quite my jam. There were still some things we really enjoyed, though, and I'm glad we gave it a try. We started with the French Onion Soup, which was one of my favorite parts of the meal. I loved that they used croutons instead of one giant piece of bread. Much easier to eat--no fighting with a giant bread raft to get to my soup! The flavor was really nice too. I had the Bolognese Pappardelle, which was good, and my partner really enjoyed his Hanger Steak. He also tried the Garlic Herb Mushrooms, but those weren't really his thing. I ordered the N.A. Lela Punch, and that one surprised me. I wasn't sure about it at first, but it grew on me as I drank it. Apparently we just needed a little time to get acquainted. Dessert was an adventure. I decided to try the White Chocolate Panna Cotta because I'd never had panna cotta before. It was beautifully plated, but this is also how I learned panna cotta has a Jell-O-like texture... and I do not like Jell-O. That's definitely a me problem rather than a criticism of how it was prepared. At least I can officially say I've tried panna cotta! I ended up trying the Crème Brûlée as well. Unfortunately, that wasn't my favorite either. I usually love crème brûlée, but I prefer the custard very smooth and creamy, and this one was thicker than I personally like. My partner had the Chocolate Molten Cake and thought it was okay, but it wasn't a favorite for him either. Overall, Lela had some definite highlights--the French Onion Soup, Bolognese Pappardelle, and Hanger Steak especially--but we also had a few misses. I can understand why other people really enjoy it; it just wasn't quite the restaurant for us. And hey, every restaurant adventure can't end with a new favorite. That's half the fun of trying them all!

Huge fan of this restaurant! Our server was attentive and extremely kind…read more We started with the wontons and deviled eggs (we ate them too quickly to get pictures) and they were to die for. We also ordered some drinks (You're My Boy Blue & the Rhubarb/Ginger Gin Fizz). Both were a perfect balance of refreshing and fruity. I ordered the brisket mac & cheese (pictured) and was immediately in love. Truly the definition of comfort food. As it was my birthday, we were able to finish off the meal with a slice of rainbow cake. We will definitely be back, as there are so many things we didn't get this time that we want to try

Nice building with a great patio setup. works well for meeting friends and settling in for a few…read moredrinks and dinner. The staff was friendly, though the service felt fairly transactional. The food leans more beer-forward pub cuisine than whiskey-focused dining, which is worth knowing going in. I had the short-rib ravioli: if you like meat and cheese, you'll probably be happy. The mushroom flavor was the standout for me. It also arrived with a breadstick that had a distinctly Fazoli's-esque vibe. I did not dare eat it. Overall, I'd dine here again. It checks the boxes for a decent, reliable meal with friends, especially if you can take advantage of the patio.

we had a great experience stopping by at Mallard's for dinner. We went at 5:30, their happy hour is…read morefrom 4 to 6 and has some amazing specials. We got a five dollar sangria and four dollar margarita, which was great. our server, John was friendly and our food came out very quickly. We ordered the salmon and the Alfredo steak pasta. Both were delicious and something I really appreciate about this place is that the food portions are just right. They are not too small or two over abundant. There's a lot of natural light and the ambience is casual but still put together and nice.

The in-laws had apparently been here before and really liked it, so they took us here on a Friday…read morenight because I love seafood (hubbie doesn't, so I don't get it as often as I'd like). The inside is quite swank, featuring a pretty large bar area on the right when you first enter. We were there for a sit-down dinner, so we proceeded around the left to the counter to get a table. I noticed this place must have a decent loyal following because of the merch you could purchase there at the counter (tee shirts, hats, sweat shirts, etc)! It wasn't too busy despite it being Friday night, so we got a table right away. It was really hard to pick what I wanted off the menu because A LOT of the options looked deliciously tempting (just gonna have to go back), but I eventually decided on a shrimp pasta, and that was the RIGHT choice. Mmm, so good! And a decent portion for the price too, as I took half of it home in a to-go box. I was pleased by the speed at which they got our order ready, as well as how attentive the server was (my in-laws suck down iced tea like no one's business, but she managed to keep them topped off regularly). The parking lot is interesting, as it has above ground and underground parking (probably nice to have the option to go below during the snowy winters around here). It shares the parking lot with a grocery and some other things, which felt a bit cramped, but as I said, we happened to be there when it wasn't too crowded somehow.

My wife and I went here for a combined birthday celebration. We called a week ahead of time to say…read morewe'd have 25 people coming. In the past, this place has been a nice hidden gem in Bloomington, with great drinks and food. Now, the menu has changed and it's just kinda mid. Much worse than that, the staff was just ridiculously overwhelmed. Because of our size, we had multiple tables. The biggest one got their food in a slow moving wave, with the last person getting served as the first people were paying the bill. At other tables, there was literally no service. I ended up toasting my wife's birthday with someone else's water glass. We eventually left for Full tilt, just to get something to eat. We were never even acknowledged by the staff, let alone did we receive an apology. It's a shame. This was a nice place but we'll never go back there again

The Old Minneapolis cocktail is a nice, sweet version of an old fashioned…read more Cheese curds are lightly battered and lightly fried. Perfectly melted cheese inside. Very nicely done. Walleye had good flavor with a nice butter sauce. Waitress Ashley took great care of me.

Edina continues to befuddle me. Despite its reputation as a city consumed by white-bread elitism,…read moreEdina has some of the best and most down-to-earth restaurants, shops, and bars in the Twin Cities. The Hilltop, somewhat west of the 50th and France downtown vibe, is the epitome of what a bar and grill should be. There are multiple TVs to watch games, the staff is fun, and the food is fantastic. My Tuna Melt was one of the best, and my wife's chopped salad was great. When I spied pecan pie on the menu, it was pig-out time. That pie was delicious. Everything at the Hilltop is homemade. We sat at the bar, and everyone was friendly. Conversations flowed from us to other patrons to the servers. Wow, that's what a local bar and grill should be about. I loved the Hilltop and will return.

The service was off tonight. When we first got there we had a reservation and she said part of our…read moreparty had been seated. Instead of bringing us to the table she said look around you will find them. Then we sat at the table which was next to the kitchen that was blasting music so we asked to move tables. We went out on the patio and she asked us to bring our waters etc. The waitress was fine. Everything took forever. One for her to take our order. Two there was a wait for the food to come and a wait for her finally bring the bill. Our food was good. We had a Rueben with a side salad. The grilled salmon with mashed potatoes and an order of chicken wings. This place gets a lot of locals and I think sometimes the staff gets a little too comfortable and lax with helping the customers

The food, the food, is fantastic. I never really knew what umami was about, but the Asian Hangover…read moreis the Bomb! We've created a Znee Yelp List for this establishment. "We're Coming Back! Tara's service was excellent! Ambiance makes me want to move to Tangletown

Went for dinner before 5pm. Wasnt too busy. Loved that there was someone to seat me once walking…read morein. On awkward waiting wondering if this is one of those places where you can just seat yourself. The place is clean and the ambiance has some very nice touches to bring intrigue. The subtle candle-like light fixture was corky and added to the charm. Prices are very reasonable! I had a good idea what I wanted prior to stopping in. Food came out quickly. Less than 10 mins. Lupia was hot and delicious. My first time having one so wilk not compare it to an egg roll. The braised beef rib was tender and juicy. I pulled out the knife but only a fork is necessary. I do wish the meat was a tad saltier but just a personal preference there. Service was pleasant, attentive, and quick. The gentleman who greeted me also thanked me on my way out. It was rather pleasant experience overall and am planning on coming back to try more of the menu!

Fantastic. We've made Minneapolis our second home and are now looking to compile a list of faves…read morefor when we are here. Martina is an ace with its bold flavored Argentinian cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. We dined on the patio, but whether you are seated inside or out, the ambiance is adorned with green plants, natural wood, and clean lines for a modern aesthetic that pleases today's diner. The food was a pleasure. The secret to the bold flavors is in the sauce. We started with an order of the grilled bread and a dozen oysters. I'll never say no to raw oysters (even on some occasions when I should have), but these were a great experience. The vinegar sauce served with these was a unique version that when paired with a dash of the shredded horseradish and a squeeze of lemon juice, the oysters were a punch of zingy perfection. The salted, vinegar infused butter that came with the bread elevated the dish. I chose the halibut for my entree and it was lovely (halibut is a win in any format). However, I would highly recommend the ribeye. My son got that and I sampled a piece with the accompanying chimichuri sauce and it was heavenly. The oils chosen to create that sauce were very well thought out so it made for not-your-typical ribeye and lent itself to something flavorfully unique. We want to return! Putting this on our list of faves when in Minneapolis/St Paul.

"Argentinian and Italian inspired" restaurant. Reservation booked same day for 2 and had to wait 10…read moreminutes after arrival due to tables not being available. Quite loud with tables close together. Options for inside or patio seating. Waitress was helpful and provided various recommendations. We ordered the potato churros, burrata bruschetta, hamachi crudo, and halibut. Potato churros is almost fried mashed potatoes. It tasted good but wished the insides were thicker/fluffier almost. Burrata and crudo were delicious, just wish the burrata's bread was a little more toasted. Halibut portion felt small but was flavorful.

Came here over the weekend and it was packed! This was the 3rd time I've come here and every time…read morehas gotten better and better! The weekend fried special was perfect!

Stopped here for Happy hour with a friend. It was my first time checking it out. We ended up making…read morereservations & sat out on the patio. The patio is dog friendly. We ordered a few apps from the HH menu - cheese curds, potato waffles and she got the salmon tartare. Overall the food was good. The cheese curds have a cheddar powder on the them which was interesting. I also got a N/A cocktail - The Louie which was really refreshing. The staff were nice and attentive. Pretty good dining experience.

Came in with coworkers on a business trip. We made a reservation cause I didn't see much available…read moreonline. We were seated about 15 minutes after the reservation but they were super nice about not rushing people out (including us when we were there 20 min past closing!). The place is super cute!!! We ordered a bunch of stuff and ate family style. It was all super good! The drinks went down sooo easy! Highly recommend!!

Pink Ivy now sits on the top of my Hopkins area restaurants list for a nicer dining experience…read more K'Kinaco is on top as well, more because of the "fun factor" the owners influence, and the unique food,, so check it out as well. Back to Pink Ivy. The service is quality. Our reserved table was ready when we arrived. The reservation policy may seem "strict", but if you can live with needing to provide a 24 cancel notice, I think you will find the service is good because the business doesn't get slammed by unexpected high demand. Wait person timing was off a tad when we first sat down. It felt a little rushed as we order our drinks and considered a starter. In fairness, a table of 16-20 followed us in so the wait person may have been doing us a favor. But it did influence my four star rating. Otherwise I'd have given 5 stars. Great care was taken when wait person checked for allergies. Not just asked, but noted and went to the kitchen to confirm. During the meal, flatware was changed out between courses, water refilled without disruption and the order arrived on time and all at one time. Our group enjoyed the halibut, salmon, and chicken bacon meatball items. Everyone loved their meals. A few of us ordered and split salads. We passed on desserts. The menu range may not be pages long, but all the usual suspects are there; salads, fish, poultry, beef, and pasta. And I know the chef rotates items on the menu. I encourage you to plan ahead. Reservations fill up days in advance. I think you'll find it worth the extra planning. PS my ratings are adjusted for the type of venue. These are not Michelin stars.

I ordered sweetgreen for the first time for delivery and was pleasantly surprised with the quality…read moreand portion sizes! I love the variety & customizable options sweetgreen offers but was a little worried about the freshness & portions. The salad was fresh and I loved that I was able to customize it to my liking. It's so refreshing to see that they have some vegetarian protein options like chickpeas for the salads. I do wish that this salad had slightly more of the pesto dressing but overall It was super tasty!

3.85/5 Got sweet greens delivered for lunch! I will say all the produce is really fresh and the…read moredressing is flavorful and not too heavy. I got the new collab with fish wife and the can is so cute. Overall not taking price into consideration it's such a well balanced lunch option fresh and delicious. But also thinking about how this cost $20 it seems a little excessive price wise. Personally yes these are all things I could throw together at home so paying for the convenience of having it already made.