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!

We love The Block. The restaurant is always clean which is very important to us. We love the decor…read more& vibes. Our server was excellent & food was delivered promptly after ordering. Hubby had the Block Pub Burger with Parmesan Truffle Fries. I had the Honey Pecan Salad with Honey Mustard & the the French Onion Soup. 10/10!

Amazing staff and amazing food. Love it when they have lots of dark beer options to choose from!!read more

Excellent service. We arrived at 2pm and the staff was able to quickly seat a table of…read moreten....without reservation. The Tap house was moderately busy and the atmosphere was inviting. We took a few minutes to order as the age range of our group was 12-73 years of age. The waitress was kind, and patient as we ordered. After ordering the food came quickly. We had a variety off the menu ranging from Salad to rice bowels and three different types of burgers. The Food and service was excellent! The manager came and asked how the meal was and was very pleasant. Prices were reasonable and portions were huge. I highly recommend this establishment and we will come back again.

Dogs are not allowed on their patio anymore. It seems as if there is wrong information on this…read moresite, their website does say they are NOT allowed.

Met a friend or lunch. This came up on ChatGPT, was recommended by the hotel and highly rated on…read moreYelp. Since there are 4 of them in various locations, I figured it must be good. Place was lovely! Seated immediately. Served a drink immediately. Water came quickly. Ordered edamame while I waited for my dining partner. Wow- they were delicious! Then ordered the pistachio crusted walleye BLT with extra lettuce. That was a serious sandwich. Very good but pistachio didn't come out. Everyone attentive and I loved the communication. They had a large party coming in and I had been "camping" while waiting for my dining partner. We agreed to be done before they needed to set up versus changing tables. All good!

What a great and flavorful find outside of Minneapolis. If you are looking for Fresh, Clean…read moreburgers, this is the spot for you. I had the Le Burger with Supreme Frites and was blown away by the flavors. Clean, crisp, and well layered. Don't miss out on the lemonade flavors as they are absolutely delicious! The overall vibe is classically clean and the staff is extremely friendly. Don't miss this gem!

Le burger is a fun concept with efficient service and a solid burger. I recommend it for a meal…read morewith friends. FOOD: the burger was perfectly good. I wasn't overly impressed but it was enjoyable and I appreciated what appeared to be an intentionally crafted meal. I didn't try the fries or soft serve so that's next time! I appreciated the salad on the menu and had that too! SERVICE: cool concept-- order at counter, then you get seated. It was efficient but far better than just a "fast food pickup" or traditional counter service restaurant. I also have to say-- efficiency was great. The line was long but was helped quick! PARKING: always hard in Linden Hill. Street parking in neighborhood nearby is the best. Plan for a 5 min walk. AMBIANCE: far better than a typical counter service restaurant but not quite a dine in restaurant feel. Still, I'd bring friends even if I wanted a dine in restaurant because they've done a good job at this concept.

Pink Ivy was such a great experience. It was our first time there and our server, Bobby, absolutely…read moremade the night. He was super warm, fun, and knew about everything on the menu. He even talked us into coming back for brunch -- and honestly, we probably will. Cocktails? Delicious. Food? Even better. We started with the cauliflower, which was packed with flavor. I had the shrimp and scallops pasta -- buttery, rich, and both the shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly. My husband got the steak, and wow... every single thing on that plate was amazing. The potatoes were the star, but truly, every bite bursted with flavor. Such a great time. We'll definitely be back!

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.

Dish misrepresented, sticky tables, no flavor. Cute sunny spot with friendly service but food was…read moreseverely lacking. Ordered the Boujee Bene which tried to be an elevated dish of tequila flambéed shrimp ceviche on arepas topped with poached eggs and hollandaise. The arepas were actually bland masa corn cakes, so they were thick and dense with no crispness or browning. I asked the server about this and she confirmed they no longer made arepas but hadn't updated the menu. This could have been forgiven if the rest of the dish had any flavor beyond raw onion and garlic. The hollandaise had no flavor either, and they had no salsas or anything else to add other than tobacco and Chahula. The shrimp was minimal and also bland. There was a corn "salsa" (also bland) so that added some texture, but the dish overall was quite disappointing. My friend ordered the farmers table breakfast and said pancakes and Perkins were better. Maybe other meals are better, but brunch was disappointing.

We were driving by this place one day and decided we would come in for breakfast and we finally…read moremade it in this past weekend and it didn't disappoint. The service was spectacular we were seated fast and didn't have to wait too long for our food. We started off with the bottomless mimosas which were made perfectly. I liked the deviled eggs more than I thought I would. They had a nice crunch and good flavors. I got the boozy French toast, I was a little disappointed that there was no fresh fruit on the menu but the French toast was perfect. The hash browns were a little over cooked for me but overall it was a pretty solid breakfast and we will definitely visit again soon. We utilized a free parking garage during our visit and walked less than a block to dine in.

Was going to a movie in the neighborhood and needed a quick bite to eat for a Saturday lunch…read morebeforehand! We had a reservation but likely not needed for the lunch hour! Very small parking lot available, so plan on nearby street parking! The space itself is nicely decorated in a clean, modern style with a touch of farmhouse decor to beckon back to their namesake. Tables available for small or larger groups available. Our server was very friendly and attentive to us during the visit! I love that they have brunch and lunch menu, depending on your vibe! On this visit, I had the burrito breakfast and it was so yummy! Large serving of carnitas, with plenty of other toppings that balance each other out without over powering. I'd definitely have it again!

Love red cow - a great spot for a quick lunch or a really good burger (im told)…read more It was pretty busy for a thursday night, but for a group of 7, they fit us in well with our reservation! (They did try to put us at a 6 person booth and had to veto that lol). Our server was friendly and gave great recommendations on drinks. The only one we didnt enjoy was the dirty soda with dr pibb & lemon cream.. not for us! I loved the wine selection. I ordered the tuna melt and it was suprisingly really good? Its the first time trying one & would definitely get it again. I dont enjoy that fries/sides are included with the meal & will usually be my biggest qualm with red cow. Other than that we had a great time as a group and celebrating our friends engagement!

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.

I had been meaning to try Dexter's and I'm so glad I finally did! Truly everything on the menu…read morelooked good. I wanted to order one of everything - especially in the snacks section of the menu. We stopped in for happy hour with a reservation on the patio. I really enjoyed I could reserve a spot outside, a lot of places won't guarantee that. We enjoyed the happy hour selection, including the tini flight, wine, margarita and spritz. We also enjoyed oysters, caviar, rock shrimp tempura, tallow fries and the dexter burger. All was fantastic, and I would love to come back and truly try everything else on the menu! One note of caution, while we were there a gust of wind blew an umbrella out of its stand and almost landed/punctured a guest at a nearby table. It was quite the commotion and very scary. I'm guessing that doesn't happen often but a good reminder to be aware of your surroundings all the time!