Another visit here with coworkers after a long, boring 5- hour seminar on a cold Sat morning in…read moreFebruary. They must change the menu because we were here last year (Feb 2025) and not much on the menu appealed to me. But this year they were lots of things I wanted to try. I'm late in posting my review. But I do remember that I split entrees with another. We split the BBQ Brisket Melt and the Oklahoma Smashburger. We both prefer the BBQ Melt over the burger. It had more flavor and texture. It's always good food and service. And I'm sure we'll go again next year after our Annual Seminar.

I went with a friend on a Monday night at 5 pm and we were able to get right in. We were sat at a…read morebooth along the windows, and the sun felt amazing. If you don't like sitting in the sun , consider asking for a table instead or away from the windows. Food 5/5: we got the brussels sprouts and shrimp bowl. I loved the maple sauce with the goat cheese on the sprouts! It's definitely different than the soy type sauces other places are doing, and brought the perfect salty sweet combination. The shrimp bowl is my go to here, and was great. The sauce with the shrimp, avocado, veggies and rice is a great balance of flavor. Service 5/5: our server was very attentive and the food came quickly. Ambiance 5/5: this place has an upscale cozy vibe. It is on the smaller side, so tables are somewhat close, but not too close. Note the credit card charge.

We always see this place when visiting Hazel's across the street and think we should come back…read moreacross the street at dinner time. So glad we did. We came for an anniversary dinner and chose to be seated at the bar that overlooked the kitchen. I know I've said before, but I love this look into the kitchen, watching everything being cooked, seeing all the orders, it's just so fun. We started with cocktails and the Silesian dumplings. Both were excellent. Hubs got the duck two ways and I got the duck burger for our meals. I told him we couldn't go to a place that specializes in duck and not get duck. Both dishes were perfect. The duck confit sauce was delicious and the burger was out of this world. We couldn't turn down a couple of paczeks for dessert too. Service was great and sitting next to the kitchen, got to talk to some of the cooks as well. Overall, great experience at Black Duck.

American Polish and Mexican fusion. An interesting combination, but actually quite tasty…read more Our waitress was punctual and friendly, even though she was attending to another large group behind us, and the ambience at the chefs counter was very controlled and well expedited on a busy Friday night. The exterior is a little unassuming with the patio kind of looks like a family style restaurant but inside it's upscale dark and gold modern chic. THE FOOD Pierogis - 5/5 so pillowy Doused in a butter sauce, delicious potato goodness. A little steep for $19 for 4 pieces, but definitely a highlight of the night. Silesian pierogis - 5/5 the Parmesan leek sauce was a great compliment to the almost mochi, textured potato dumplings. Definitely different than the normal pierogies, but in my opinion, the sauce really stood out for this dish and was well balanced with the pickled cabbage. Pork dish 4/5 - the pork was cooked PERFECTLY, nice char on the outside with a juicy inside, not dry by any means. The sauerkraut plus the mustard sauce was a perfect bite. However, I do feel the mustard sauce is quite overpowering at times so if you don't like mustard do not get this. It does look like a large portion, but I did eat all of it with a little bit of help. I do wish there was some sort of starch on the plate, but better portioning the most pork chops restaurants that I have had. Flat iron steak 3/5 - I was most looking forward to this one after seeing it on Instagram however, the dish somewhat fell short for $40. The steak was cooked beautifully, and the potato pavee was exciting since this is quite rare where to find in the Twin Cities restaurant scene. There was not much sauce on this dish. The small bit of sauce provided, being quite buttery and did not add much to the flavor. The potato pavees were very crispy and a nice inside texture but for me a little bit oversalted, but there was just nowhere to go in the dish for sauce/punchy flavor. I wish there was an aioli/chimichurri to go with the potato pavee and some other type of seasoning like a Mexican seasoning on the potatoes. It's seems the entrees were not very vegetable forward however I feel like for $40 the pork and the steak could have used maybe a few pieces of brussels sprouts or asparagus to balance out their richness. Overall, a very lovely experience. I feel like anything on their menu is worth a try. The waitress mentioned that they do have rotating seasonal items. You won't be disappointed!

We stopped in on a cold winter night, and warmed up with two DELICIOUS rice bowls! The chicken was…read moreincredibly juicy, the basmati rice was next to perfection, and the tabouli was absolutely amazing! We topped it off with a baklava shake, because why not? We were already cold! But OH MY GAWD THAT SHAKE WAS THE BEST SHAKE IVE REALLY EVER HAD! DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS, AND AFFORDABLE!

O&L is my favorite lunch spot of all time. Always good kind service, amazing food and quick…read moreturnarounds that get me out the door and back to work. The gyro meat here is, IMO the true star, and when paired with their fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and sauces it truly shines. It offers the right balance of pepper, hint of spiciness, alongside a nice crisp savory meatiness that can only be achieved on a proper vertical spit. My extra piece of advice, is get the spicy green sauce on the side. It offers that little extra jalapeño oomph alongside their creamy tzatziki and it's a perfect balance. Bit expensive to dine here for lunch too often so I try to keep it to every few weeks, but what a treat it is when I do allow myself to eat here for lunch. 5/5 goodness guaranteed!

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.

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.

In St Anthony just off of Silver Lake Road, in the location where some barbecue place was…read morepreviously, is Sofra Kitchen. I have not been able to get there until recently and they've been open for quite some time, but wow am I not disappointed! I ordered stuffed cabbage and a beef doner with some fries and a drink. I shared this meal with my friend and it was super filling and absolutely fantastic. The wrap was warm and toasty. The beef was seasoned very well and was not overly salty or spicy, the lettuce and tomato were perfect. The fries could have used a little salt, but honestly they were fine just as they were. I ordered cabbage stuffed with rice. They were offered in the same light as stuffed grape leaves, and since I love stuffed grape leaves and have never had a cabbage leaf stuffed the very same way, I decided to give it a try. I love cabbage rolls that are stuffed with meat and rice in general, and these little cabbage leaves were just as tasty as a stuffed grape leaf. The service was great and the food came out quickly and piping hot! I will definitely be back.

Made this trip as we missed the Turkish food so much. The doner kebab/plate (#7), Sofra special…read more(#6), lahmacun we have are super delicious. The place is kept clean and it feels very cozy. Love this place.

We went to Crisp and Green for an early supper, and the food was really good! Very fresh, good…read moreveggies and ingredients and everything is made in front of you. I had the golden hour curry but had tofu instead of chicken. It was very tasty. I enjoyed the curry flavor! All in all, a very good experience there. Thank you

I was at the Stillwater store, right across from the high school after a basketball tournament. The…read morestaff was amazing and very helpful, recommending different drinks and add-ins. The store was very clean and nice, as well as the food. I am very glad I went here.

Great place for a quick bite to eat. Love the fresh ingredients, various salad options and pick…read moreyour own combinations. The service is great and the staff is very friendly. Went for a salad lower calorie but high in protein. I picked the kale salad with dressing on the side. And of course you can never say no to the bread!! I also switched out the romaine lettuce for kale and spinach. Only thing is that I wish they had soups on the menu for the cold winter days.

Great food options I love all the awesome ingredients to choose from I had one of the power bowls…read morewith golden quinoa, chickpeas, pickled onions, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, avocado, I traded the olive oil for a green goddess. The staff was super friendly and helpful

Stopped in last night for happy hour! The place was pretty busy - love to see it! We were seated…read moreright away and greeted by our server Rafael as soon as we sat down. We were just looking for light bites as we weren't super hungry. We ordered HH -wings (dry rub), chips and dip, rotisserie quesadilla and a side of dill fries. I also ordered a pomegranate margarita. Food was good as always. Rafael provided excellent & personable service the entire time- from checking on us often to making recommendations for dishes to try when we return (short ribs). Generally great staff all around, every time I visit!

Love this place! Located next to the Delta Marriott hotel, this lively restaurant draws visitors…read morefrom all over. I usually sit at the bar. The happy hour menu has great food and decent drink specials. They also offer "winner winner, chicken dinner" which is a whole rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and broccolini for $20, to-go only. I've had almost everything from the happy hour menu, all good. The pizza is great too! Definitely worth stopping in if you're in the area.

Food's so good it makes me miss the motherland (I have never stepped foot in Ecuador)read more

This is the first time we dined inside, since the snow is starting to fly. We were seated by the…read morefront door, but I didn't feel the slightest draft. It's cozy in the main dining area when there's people, but we had attentive service. I love their sandwiches here. The clearly bilingual waitress even indulged (and gently corrected) my broken Spanish as I ordered one! They have their specials chalked up on the wall to easily see, and the kitchen is right below it. Everyone worked in sync, bussing tables and making sure folks were seated promptly. I've never had a bad meal here. Everything is so, so good. The only downside is that they ran out of the wine I ordered, so it's a testament to how wonderful their food and drink are.

great service, drinks and excellent food and wonderfully friendly waitresses. The place was busy as…read morecould be so you know it's gotta be good.

Popped in for brunch and let me say, it nailed the spot in all the right ways…read more Think, solid neighborhood bar that you can roll into for brunch, lunch, or dinner and feel perfectly at home. Catch a game on TV? Neighborhood option. Service was great on this occasion, from the vibes, to the drinks, to the food, to the sever herself. Zero complaints. Had a maple old fashioned and espresso martini which were both mixed spot on. For food, I went with the sausage gravy and biscuits which came with a healthy amount of eggs. Everything was seasoned perfectly and for one person, questionably heathly on the portion. Exactly what you want at a neighborhood brunch on the weekends. Especially if you "turned up" the night prior. Only downside? Parking is rough. If you're in the neighborhood? Perfect. If not, the lot is tiny and it's off a busy street. They did add overflow across the street, which on my trip was also packed. If you find yourself in that scenario you should be able to snag street parking, though you'll need to walk a few blocks. Definitely recommend.