The Block is such a hidden gem in St. Louis Park! Since moving to the area, it's quickly become one…read moreof my favorite spots. I've been for both trivia and BARGO, and it's always a great time. The inside has an elevated neighborhood bar vibe, and their outdoor "Pawtio" is such a fun touch--they even have a dog menu! On top of that, the service has been excellent every time. Everyone who works there is welcoming, friendly, and attentive, which makes the experience even better. The food is just as impressive, with a great variety of options. This visit, our group started with the Brussels sprouts, then ordered the Wednesday "Whole Damn Bird" special, the Bourbon Peach & Steak Salad, and the Thai Basil Bowl. Every dish was delicious, and I'd happily order any of them again. Overall, another fantastic meal. I can't wait to come back to check out their brunch and lunch menus!

This was my first time to The Block. This is another restaurant from Craft and Crew, which…read moreoperates about 8 restaurants. However, the menu and approach varies by restaurant, so it is by no means a cookie-cutter operation. The Block is an attractive location that includes a restaurant, bar area, and a special outside area for people who want to bring their dogs. (Yes, there is an extensive dog menu, which was not tasted for the purposes of this review -- well, not tasted at all.) I had the Blackened Salmon ($25), which was very attractively presented on a bed of tomatoes, black beans, cucumbers, corn salsa, and an aioli sauce. The salmon was moist and flaky. My wife had the Boasted Chicken Sandwich $17.25 . The sandwich comes with coleslaw, and house pickles on a well-made roll. on a hamburger roll. She also had a glass of Cabernet House for $10, which was pretty good. Service was friendly and competent, but there were periods of time when the waiter was difficult to find.

Needed a quick dinner in the area and felt like something cool and fresh - C&G it is! I had tried…read moreC&G once before so it wasn't completely new. This location is nice inside: tonssss of seating, and I recommend sitting in back for calmer vibes without the hustle of the ordering line! The bench cushion fabric was very dirty and worn on all the seating - definitely didn't match the rest of the space. Parking is a little tricky around here - I recommend one of the free parking ramps. Their menu is pretty simple with a handful of salad and bowl options. I like that! Not too overwhelming. My brother and I both got the chicken bacon ranch salad. You can do substitutions but we stuck with everything. Service was quick and friendly! ~$30 for two salads and two drinks. And the drinks were delish! They had a handful of fresh made teas and lemon waters and we loved them. Salads were delicious; well dressed, and the right portion so you don't have extra leftover. I could use more protein/meat in it. Thanks for a quick and healthy meal!

It was extremely overpriced for things that weren't even good. I got a smoothie that had no flavor…read moreand was disgusting

Yum, yum, yum! Been here several times and everyone likes it. It's probably my favorite…read moreMediterranean bowl place. The selection of toppings and sauces is huge and I've never had anything I don't like. The only bummer is that they often run out of different meats. We go here whenever we can. It's so good!

Nice staff, bowls are generous, and lots of topping options. Great quick Mediterranean option. It…read morecost around $30 for a coke bottle and 2 BYO bowls (chicken grain & falafel bowl).

Stopped here to do birthday desserts!! Here are the key things to note!…read more Free parking Great patio!! It was covered and the flowers around this place are gorgeous!! You are looking out to a street but the flowers REALLY make up for that! There is inside seating as well, table and chairs. You walk up and order. The desserts and separate from the main course items. I appreciated that! Made the lines go faster. The service on the other hand was lacking. I stood there waiting while 2 people had a convo and I felt ignored. I dropped a star for that reason. The key lime pie and dirt cup were very tasty!! This place is known for its "pattiecake" but I just felt it was a regular chocolate cake with frosting. They have plenty of desserts though! Overall this place gives "up scale Panera vibes" and I liked it! I would go back!

After several visits over the last few years, here are my thoughts…read more -Lots of seating! If you're looking for a table indoors and the main area is packed, head to the back (towards bathrooms) where you'll find two rooms with additional seating which are usually quieter. - I tend to go for sandwiches, which include house made chips. Honestly, when I first went, I wasn't a fan of the chips, but it didn't take long for me to like them. Once while dining in, I found that most of them were just tiny bits. Well when the waiter came to ask how things were, I told/showed him... just as an FYI, not expecting anything. Well, he kindly brought me a bag to replace them. -The staff is mostly kind, with two male waiters/runners being especially nice and helpful. While myself or others are waiting they'll give friendly smiles, see if you need anything in the meantime. I like them! - Although I go mainly for the sandwiches, (my favorite being the Southwest Chicken Panini available in the Fall), I also like the mac and cheese and fries. I used to love the coconut cake, but something about the last one I bought tasted different. The filling and the cake texture... weren't as tasty as I remember. During my last visit I tried, the Reuben. Not for me, but they have lots of other things to try.

Went for brunch as had a gift card I needed to use…read more First off this place is way overpriced for the quality of food and service it's supposed to be a "healthier" style restaurant but fell flat for me They have bottomless mimosas, 3 different flavors classic OJ,grapefruit and pineapple First off the menu states it's cheaper than it is $14 but the server told us ahead of time that was a mistake- with inflation the price has gone up to $18 but I don't think it was worth it - also they didn't taste good at all and not served in flutes either more like a water glass Huervos rancheros- this actually was tasty and a good size portion but over priced and then I tasted it the whole weekend so it didn't sit right- I think it was the chorizo Husband tried the chicken wrap - he said it was good but it comes with a side salad no other choices like chips etc so lots of salad in the wrap and on the plate We also shared the homemade biscuits - thinking we would get more than one- that was a little arkward and overpriced having to share just one with some runny jam? The interior is very inviting and they have a small bar- not many menu items tickle my fancy - would prob stop by the bar for HH or their patio if in the area but pass on the food

It was my first time here at Mills Valley kitchen the ambience is very cute spacious with the…read morewindow view all around the restaurant was very welcoming. Meeting a friends to catch up and asked for a booth in the corner. Because I knew we were gna be there longer then usual. We had Amanda as our server and she was extremely knowledgeable in her foods & beverages. I had 3 different cocktails. Definitely would be back

Loved the vibe in this cute little restaurant, so bright and welcoming with the wall of windows…read morelooking out to the sculpture garden. You can order at the counter or use the QR codes at the table to order. We tried the cauliflower app with way wonderful I also got the beet salad, which was okay but it was pretty much only beets, no greens. I was hoping for something else besides just beets. Overall, cute little restaurant, I would return next time I am in the area.

Flavor bomb of food with friendly staff, super busy so expect to get ignored a lot…read more This place is inside the Art Museum thing, where it says Walker Lamb Burger Tender moist burger with a creamy sauce. It's a flavor bomb across the board, so good. Smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and normal baked on the inside. The staff are overwhelmed, i almost left waiting to get the check. It's way too popular.

Wow - yum! This is the best quick serve salad I've had in a while! Every bite is good, they've…read moreperfected portion and ingredient sizes. Delicious dressing and tons of options - I had the Cowboy salad with jalepeno ranch and it actually had a kick!! Friendly, quick and efficient staff. More of a take out spot but there are seats, a, few outdoors, and some in the lobby of the attached office building. A handful of 15 Minute parking spots.

I'm surprised that this place only has a few stars.. I LOVE THIS PLACE…read more I have gotten it delivered a few times and every time it has met the mark. The salads are incredible because the dressing is nice and light (and delivery ALWAYS delivers it with the dressing on the side).. let's normalize this! The lettuce is chopped up so it is easy to eat (I know this seems like a huge duh) but it isn't haha. The ingredients are fresh and chopped up to the same sizes and again, just making it really easy to eat. I love caesar, and their caesar is amazing. It is fresh and somehow light (which is pretty rare I think). Just all in good ingredients, whole foods, good delivery and preparation. It is a little on the expensive side, I will not lie. I suppose with quality comes a cost but in my opinion, just slightly overpriced. However, here I am ordering it again today to be delivered to work..

Good Day Cafe was a wonderful experience for breakfast on my recent visit to the Minneapolis area…read more The restaurant was very busy for brunch, but was very clean, very vibrant, and staff was extremely welcoming to our group of 9. For breakfast, I ordered the Payslie's Favorite Eggs Benedict. This meal comes piled pretty high with guac, tomato, poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, and is served with a side of their delicious homemade breakfast potatoes. It was very filling and very delicious, and honestly one of the better eggs benedict dishes I've had in recent months! To finish off, we ordered some of their beignets. While they weren't quite as good as real beignets from New Orleans, they were a perfect sweet treat to end an already wonderful meal. 5 stars all around! Highly recommend!

The restaurant is in the most random spot, but everyone seems to find it just fine :'D…read more After entering we got a seat immediately, and got our coffee and soda drink orders put in, our food came out pretty quickly as well. Over all the ambiance was very good, but the patrons were very loud. I think that's just what happens in a place with no noise buffers. The German pancake was very good, dense and egg flavored. The lemon and syrup was a great combo. The mushroom and spinach omelet was delicious, definitely a joint to share entrees!

I love punch pizza!! It's fun to see they're new flavors like the saluzzo pizza a cream sauce pizza…read morewith chicken sausage. It had a really nice flavor and we paired it with the Gorgonzola salad.

I generally always have a really good experience here. It can get very very busy so keep that in…read moremind if you need food by a specific time. The place is usually very clean though and the food is great!

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.