we went around lunch time and it was relatively quiet, not sure what it looks like at dinner or weekends. food was good, all good quality ingredients. they have a rotating seasonal tap menu as well, so it's nice to get a variety. overall it was pretty good. there is a lot of seating, so if it did get busier i'd imagine the wait time wouldn't be too long. read more

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Blonde short hair bartender, took my order and told another girl to take it. Arrived at 9:15 pm, nothing said food about food no longer served on the internet or website but that is the first thing the guy said to us. Spent $15 on an Uber to get there to find this out. We used Yelp and their website and never said no food after 9:15 pm. Would I go back, 100% NO! I have traveled from Michigan to Florida, then up the coast to Maine.Drove back to Michigan and drove west to Deadwood, SD, then north through ND, ultimately east back toward Michigan and never had worse service and worse misdirection through ones website. As of 11:47 on July 26, 2022, we could not find anything that says , "no food at or after 9:15 pm". Up to u if you listen!! read more

Why did you have to change so much DA! Go back to the cute little set up you had with tasty meatballs and lots of beer. The new digs are super cute but the change in menu not so great. I ordered the only real meatball item and I had quite the challenge even cutting it open. Stuffed meatball sounds amazing but the taste just wasn't right. Another in our group got the gnocchi which was mostly sauce with a bit of gnocchi added in. Tasty but not well done. A third friend got the meatball sandwich which she did enjoy but nothing special. We ordered two of the specialty cocktails - bong water and a matcha tea drink. Neither were super amazing and switched to wine stat. Ended up sending the matcha tea cocktail back as it was really that bad. And we are a group that will really drink anything. Finally, as many others have commented, were a bit taken aback by the employee benefit fee. I thought it was awesome they were giving their employees benefits and was all about it. But then like others was told it was put on their instead of raising menu prices. Just seemed odd. Too many things going wrong at the new digs. Take it back to the basics. read more

The best part of Devil's Advocate is the service, and I know how hard that can be to get right, so something is clearly working. However, the food was not impressive and felt overpriced, even for the Nicollet Mall area. The ambience would be improved with some minor fixes - replace the faded carpet, get rid of the awkwardly-shaped bathroom sinks, and have one coherent theme - it seemed like the decor was at least three different styles mixed together without a cohesive intention. My advice is to check out the other nearby options. read more

Beware of the "Non-cash disc", which is really a 3.95% surcharge that they automatically include and fail to mention or have posted anywhere. They also charged $8 for a beer listed on the menu as $7 (correct item rung in, wrong price). Loved the old spot; while the new space is beautiful, feels like they are scamming to make ends meet. read more

Devil's Advocate - Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

The restaurant/decor was beautiful and eclectic in the best way. Even though I didn't sit in the "lounge " area with the funky couches and chairs they were inviting and I wanted to. The food was delicious I got margarita pizza and salad, my friend got some wings and aioli parm fries. She couldn't stop raving about whatever sauce the wings came with. I only ordered beer but I was ice cold like I love it. Our waitress was friendly and helpful, a gentleman who said he was the owner or manager came over to greet us and ask if things were ok. Very nice man and chatted with us about our hometown Chicago. I so wanted to return during this trip but I will when I'm back in Minneapolis in the near future. read more

Amazing everything. Service is prompt and friendly. The food is unique and tasty. The environment is comfortable and clean. I loved the previous location but they have really up'd their game here. The pastas are wonderful. I've had several of the menu items and have not been dissatisfied with one. You definitely should try this place out! read more

Beware ordering takeout from this restaurant. I ordered from their online platform on ChowNow on a Friday night, and when I got to the restaurant they had a small paper flyer on their door saying they were going to be closed until the following Wednesday. read more

I thought the service, food and cocktail was excellent! Hand made pasta? - How could you go wrong? Happy hour discount, which is always good if you need a boozy drink. Service was prompt. Restaurant was spotless. And I appreciate that they include and specify what the costs are for their employee heath care. Don't listen to the whiners. Everyone charges a credit card fee. Some just don't tell you. I'll be back next time I'm in your city. read more

Devil's Advocate - Linguini with clams - Bars Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great place to go for dinner or cocktails before heading to Orchestra Hall (kitty corner from the hall). Beautiful setting with a bar area, lounge area and dining room. Their menu has a lot to choose from...apps, pasta, pizza, burgers, sandwiches and more. The burger was great and can with more fries than we could eat! Mushroom pasta was awesome, as were the Ruben sliders and avocado toast with smoked salmon. Num! Will definitely go back! read more

We had been waiting for this to open after seeing that it had been in the works for awhile and were excited to try it out. Atmosphere: The place was very cool. It was dimly lit, the dining area was nice, there was a nice lounge area, and the bar was very cool. I really liked how it looked. It was a bit loud but that was likely due to the extremely large party of 20 behind us and not because of the restaurant. Drinks: The beer and wine list was very good, and though they didn't have a cocktail menu they had a full bar and the manhattan I got was great. Food: I ordered the philly cheesesteak and was a big fan. The house salad that came on the side was good as well. My fiancee that is notoriously picky about her mac and cheese was a big fan. Overall the service was very good, the food was very good, the drinks were very good, and we will certainly be coming back. read more

One of my favorite in downtown! I cant even pick out a favorite dish because I love so many things on the menu. Staff is fun to chat with and very knowledgeable. Looking forward to enjoying a Norse sour when things open back up! read more

Amazing cocktails and food! Great atmosphere perfect for date nights. So close to the theaters and symphony makes a perfect stop for drinks and dinner before, or coffee and dessert after. read more

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Cute space, good service, and a great selection of drinks. I wasn't drinking alcohol for January so appreciated the huge list of non-alcoholic offerings, including teas, mocktails, kombucha, and specialty sodas. Everyone in my group of 10 had something different and interesting and everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks. I look forward to coming back and trying the food! read more

This is one of our favorite spots in the city! A cozy oasis with a rustic flair. Pasta portions are generous, and the red sauce on the stuffed giant meatball rivals my Sicilian grandmother's. The draught beer selection is unlike any other you'll find in the Twin Cities. It's not beholden to only MN beers, thereby making it an eclectic selection including Rocky Mountain & West Coast beers that you won't even find at the best bottle shops in town. Staff are friendly and attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu nuances - which make it harder to choose each time we visit. Wild Rice Hotdish on the side? You betcha! The menu variety caters to palates that are both discerning, and less "picky." Some of our favorite dishes have also migrated from Erik the Red. Enter- Smokey Bone Marrow, The Burger (enter again, bone marrow [butter]), and Mac & Cheese. Make sure to start with the Burrata Board- yum! read more

Food was great! Service was on point too. Our server was obviously busy but she crush it! We love the cash discount idea too.

This Resturant is amazing from the atmosphere to the deserts! Their food was delicious we especially love their meatballs! The service is second to none We highly highly recommend this Resturant! One of the best features is the cash discount they offer what a great concept! read more

Been here three times since they open a couple weeks ago. Each time getting better and better. The space is extremely inviting and the food is perfect for a quick lunch, happy hour with friends, or special occasions. We are multiple pizzas and pasta. I'm from the east coast and also had the philly which brought me back to pats and Genos days. They also gave a discount if you paid cash and we are old school and did. Fun! read more

I'm a subscriber to Orchestra Hall, so was excited to try Devil's Advocate as our "go to" place for pre-concert dinner. I'm sad to report that our evening was close to terrible. Our server forgot to press the "fire" button when giving our order to the kitchen, but neglected to tell us this after almost an hour of waiting for our food. We asked if he would consider comping us some bread, and he agreed, but didn't tell us that they were having problems with the oven.. After 20 more minutes, we got the bread along with our food (didn't want the bread by then) and my Greek salad had maybe a tablespoon of vegetables, the chicken was so dry it shredded off the skewers and my friend's burger was overcooked. We barely made it to the concert on time. Oh, by the way, they charged us for the bread! I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

I went in at a very busy time so the service was good considering the state at the time. The food and drinks are a bit pricey but worth it. I had philli cheese steak that cost around 16 dollars and it was worth it. read more

Hello lover! Walked into this very welcoming cool place! A large lounge where I'm excited to meet friends! Just ordered the chicken liver pate, delightfully served in a tiny mason jar. Bartender was very nice and suggested a drink called a bong water. Hmmmm... it's been awhile since college but I think I'm going to try it. I'm in love. Good food and good drinks. Wonderful ambience. I can't wait to become a regular!!!w read more

new space is wonderful!! had the Korean duck pizza special that was on the board out side not only sounds good, looked great, tasted amazing and ruined all other pizza for me well worth it p.s. great service! read more

Although the food is OK I don't like to be cheated upon by means of an unannounced 3.95% credit card charge. The waiter excused himself by saying that other restaurants had this fee included in their prices... in addition there was a 3 months old baby crying for about 8 minutes without anybody of the waiters paying attention to the situation. I ended up paying cash but I don't think I'm going back there any time soon. read more

I ordered a to go order tonight and noticed that I did not get the dessert I ordered when I got home. I have been trying to call the number listed for the last hour but it is saying it is disconnected even though i know the restaurant is open and running. Can someone help with a number I can call to get a hold of the restaurant tonight to get my dessert charge refunded? read more

Stopped in for the first time in the new location. Was really busy and loud. Waited for 15 minutes to get our beverages, we were told the bartender was having a hard time keeping up. Food was really good. When we got the bill we saw the non-cash discount fee of 3.95% added on to the bill. When questioned, the server asked if we had not seen this at other establishments, since they are all doing it. We live downtown and frequent many places and no one has added basically a fee for using a credit card before. If you are going to do that, at least be up front about it by posting on your menus, door or somewhere. I'm sure many a patron that has a few cocktails, never bothers to look at the bill. Not a good first impression. read more

Got apps and drinks there last night and really enjoyed it. Each person got a different app and shared really enjoyed the wings and shrimp tacos. They did not disappoint and the portions were reasonable for the price. Would highly recommend. read more

I came in the side door. Asked if I could sit at the bar for lunch and was told that was fine. I put my coat on am empty seat next to me, only to notice later that there was a coat rack near the main entrance. The beer selection is pretty good, but it would have been nice to see more porters and stouts. For food, I ordered the chicken pizza. It came out nice and hot and in less than 10 minutes. It was okay, but a little bland. read more

I went for lunch with a friend. I had the bahn mi. It was good, but not great. One thing I would change is the amount of sauce. Way too much hoisin to the point it was hard to pick up. The fries were good and crispy. $12 is bit pricy for and sandwich and fries. I paid by credit card and didn't see the surcharge the other reviews mentioned. They did add on. 2% employee benefits fee. Overall it was fine. read more

Stopped in here for dinner while I was at a conference in the area. Since I was alone, I sat at the bar, which turned out to be a great choice - the bartender was fantastic: friendly, attentive but not hovering, had good food suggestions. Met some other friendly bar-goers; it was a pretty low-key night, but the place had a quiet energy with an easy-going vibe. Beer selection was quite good, and the food was tasty - ordered the romanesco and arugula pappardelle. Pappardelle was lacking a bit in flavor (I opted out of the sausage, so perhaps that's the key), but highly recommend the romanesco side dish! read more

very unique place. definitely a differnet menu , but in a very good way. good for grazing,