Had this dish at Local and it was really well done. The salmon was cooked perfectly--crispy on the…read moreoutside, tender and flaky inside, and full of flavor without being heavy. The sauce added just enough richness and depth without overpowering the fish. Everything on the plate felt balanced and thoughtfully put together. Simple ingredients, cooked right, and presented cleanly. It's the kind of dish that doesn't try too hard but still hits exactly how you want it to. Solid meal, great execution, and definitely something I'd order again.

Service was attentive. Such cute Irish bar with a good…read moredraft beer selection. Enough TVs to watch a game and not too loud so you can have a conversation without screaming. We only drank so I can't comment on the food.

This place is quickly becoming my favourite bar. Always a warm welcome from the owner and staff…read more Called in last night to find out it was their 7th birthday. Congratulations! The party was in full swing and the place was hopping. Glad to be able to support a business that is so key to the community. Looking forward to coming back.

This is a true Irish Pub. Tiny but with all of the charm you need. Got a Guinness and their fish…read moreand chips. Good music. A very chill spot.

Brits pub is a classic MPLS spot that I've been to multiple years ago. This time matched that…read moreexperience and re-emphasized the value of the experience. They have a comfortable and lively atmosphere, good food (fish and chips and beef dip are among my favorites, and attentive service. FOOD: I enjoyed their chicken caesar this time which had great cheese, well seasoned blackened chicken, and a great dressing. AMBIANCE: I've now sat inside at the lower level, upper level, and outside -- all of which provide a similarly enjoyable and lively vibe which is neither too loud nor quiet.

A downtown whirlwind of clinking glasses and colorful characters, this two-storey British pub packs…read moremore personality than a London double-decker. With bars on every floor and an outdoor patio that feels like half the city decided to pop 'round, it's the kind of place where "just one pint" turns into a full-blown social expedition. For more than 30 years, this downtown British pub has been the city's unofficial living room--on game days, the crowd spills onto the sprawling patio, where sports enthusiasts gather around the giant outdoor screen like moths to a very rowdy flame. This pub has perfected the art of feeding a crowd--especially when it comes to their fan-favourite burgers and dangerously delicious white cheddar mac and cheese. The burgers are bold and satisfying, the mac is creamy and crave-worthy, and every dish arrives courtesy of a team so attentive you'll wonder if they've secretly known you for years. Being at this pub feels like stepping straight into the center of the city's heartbeat. Inside, every cheer, clink, and burst of laughter wraps around you like you've joined a long-running celebration. Cheers!

A very unassuming counter-service dive bar that specializes in pizza and is open late. All of that…read moreis good, and the pizza I ordered was quite tasty. A few quibbles, though: first, I felt the pizza was a little light on the added protein/veg toppings and heavy on the cheese, making it feel unbalanced (I'll definitely ask for less cheese next time); second, the beer menu is short on darker options; and third, the bathroom was unclean and a bit foul-smelling on the night I was here. Now that expectations are calibrated, I'm in a position to enjoy it more next time... p.s. The Canadian in me appreciates that they offer shrimp as a topping! (Not 100% sure this is actually a Canadian thing, but I think of it as such)

Pre covid easily one of the greatest hidden gems in Minneapolis. Vibes were awesome even when it…read morewas pretty empty and the food was outstanding. First time back since covid and it's still fun just the food is incredibly average dive bar food which is fine but not what it used to be. I had the chopped cheese and cheese curds and the chopped cheese was muddling and the curds were not many and worse than Culver's. Hope they get it back together.

Stopped in here on SPD around 1pm and it was steady busy. I shared some of the fish and chips with…read moresome coworkers and it was tasty. Nice flakey fish and crispy fries. Large portion and shareable.

Went for trivia. The host was super cutie and the categories were nicely diverse (though I wish…read morethere had been less sports). It was a good volume, which was nice because I feel like trivia is often either too loud or too quiet. I was shocked about how long it was! 3 hours! But if I had known coming in, it would have been easier. The bar itself was cute. Love how they lean into the Irish vibe. The whole portion of the menu that was "hair of the dog" cracked me up! I got the veggie burger with fries (or chips) and wasn't super impressed. I think I am just over veggie burgers falling apart when I'm paying so much money for them. The cucumbers mixed with the spicy sauce on it was interesting though!

George & The Dragon is a super cool restaurant that my hubby and I tried for a double date night…read morewith our friends. We came on a Monday night at 6:15pm. This place does get busy so definitely keep that in mind. Luckily I made reservations ahead of time so we had a table waiting for us, otherwise we would have been put on a waiting list since it's a small space. They put us in a corner booth which was nice and spacious enough for 4 people so I'd definitely recommend asking for a booth verse a table if you're planning to come with a larger group. The servers are all very friendly and helpful. I appreciated their attentiveness and sharing what they like best, especially for what's in season based on the time of year. The menu has quite a bit of variety too which is sometimes unexpected when you come to a pub-style location. For appetizers we got Onion Ring and Fried Pickles. They were both really good and served with dipping sauces. Definitely both shareable items so if you're in a group they'd be great options! My entree I chose the Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon served with lemon soy marinade, creamy cucumbers, and jasmine rice -- it was SO good!! I loved the creaminess of the cucumbers especially with the rice and than the lemon soy marinade was just a unique touch to the salmon. Toned the flavors down without overpowering acidity. And the salmon was so dreamy, a beautiful pink color that you just knew it wasn't a farm raised salmon. Plus the portion was very generous!! I'd definitely recommend the Alaskan Sockeye Salmon to anyone interested in visiting here. #eatwildsavewild The only negatives (which are more so just knowledge bombs for you): * Restaurant is VERY loud. It's hard to hear because it is one small room that everyone plus the bar is in. I wished I would have took a picture to show what I mean. Just know that if it's an intimate setting you're looking for this is not the place. So be prepared to talk loudly over the loudness and ask "excuse me?" or "repeat that" many times throughout your visit because you're not going to hear everything. * Timed eating. Because this place is a hit with limited seating, once you get a table and complete your meal/payment you'll kindly be asked to leave so that they can clean up and open the table to next in line. Totally get that and am not put off by this at all, but I could see how it could catch some folks off guard especially if you are out for a meal with folks you may not see frequently-- so just keep that in mind. This is not the place to sit and talk post meal. * Parking is limited. Be prepared to walk a few blocks as the road parking in front of the business is pretty limited especially with the other stores and restaurants in the area. Regardless of those few bullets I highly recommend folks visit George & The Dragon. It's a really cool spot and the food was great! Plus theirs a malt shop right next door that looks yummy too, so definitely worth visiting and getting malts after for dessert.

It's been 7 years since Ive been back - service is still great, food delicious. It felt smaller…read morethan I remember ‍. Ambiance is perfect I feel for a family place, not over the top but comfortable? Like your visiting at a friend's house? I don't know- What we especially liked was the smaller amount of "chips" just enough not too much not too little! Portions just right.

A welcome downtown main stay over the years. Service is always friendly. Great to hang with…read morefriends, coworkers, or catch a vibe solo. Awesome patio seating in warmer months. Decent menu - including their brunch offering which not as many people lean into. Definitely a great pick for a night out or quick bite / brew on the go.

Stopped by for a quick dinner before a MN Lynx game. Super hot and muggy weather on late Saturday…read moreafternoon. The place was hopping with diners and they had a private party in their second room. We were seated in a both near the open door to the patio but the AC was keeping up and we were comfortable. My wife and ai each ordered a cider. She had a traditional one and I had a passion fruit - guava on tap. Both cool and refreshing. We ordered a salad with chicken and the Reuben sandwich. My wife enjoyed the salad. It was generous in portion, fresh and tasty. The Reuben was hot and fresh. I should have asked for "heavy" sauerkraut as many places tend to go too light for me. This one was as well. The corned beef was extra tasty and gave the impression of being made in house. Fries were crispy and hot. Our server covered a lot of territory that afternoon, both inside and out and did so with calm and "cool" professionalism. We will go back in the future.

Yard House is one of my absolute favorites! It has a different vibe than a lot of the other spots…read morein West End -- still casual and laid-back, but with a more energetic and elevated atmosphere. Their menu is massive, so there's truly something for everyone, and they also have an impressive drink and beer selection. They're especially known for their giant half-yard beers, which are always a fun game-day staple. Along with the classics, they also have some really great elevated cocktails. My go-to order is always the Poke Nachos. I seriously get them every single time -- either to share with a friend or honestly just as my main meal because they're that good!

Medium rare Rib eye was extremely good and the broccolini was well seasoned and fresh. The Parmesan…read moremashed potatoes were the best mashed potatoes I've had in a longg longg while. I would go back for the same thing! The servers were very accommodating for our party of 9. They even split portions between people who were sharing meals.

We came in to watch a football game and it was nice because it wasn't too crowded. They had a lot…read moreof TVs to watch games and most of the tables could accommodate groups of 4. They had a decent selection of beers and we enjoyed a number of their appetizers: chicken strips and fries, fried pickles, and mozzarella sticks. All were fantastic. Brandon was our waiter and he was phenomenal - super personable and on top of it even though he was responsible for a very large section! The people really make this place and we can't wait to go back!

Brian M was our server and he was fantastic. We found this…read moreplace because I was in charge of directions and "knew where I was going"....in the wrong direction. So it was surprising when we saw a Husker flag outside the bar and people inside. Apparently, this is the official bar for Husker alum and fans to come to for game days! We already plan on stopping by for a game in the future! I wasn't expecting anything when we came into a bar for breakfast, but they had a nice, quick menu for us to choose from. You also had the choice of a bloody or screwdriver for $3 with breakfast. I had the bloody and the found out that there is a Build Your Own station so I was able to pick what went in it and make it myself which was great! The eggs were pretty bland, but everything came out super fast. The bacon was perfect and the cheesy potatoes were the bomb. We will definitely be coming back again at some point and I'm excited for it!

We had a fantastic Saturday lunch here!…read more First of all, the parking: parallel parking must be done on the surrounding streets. We lucked out to find a parking spot very close, and the restaurant wasn't even busy when we were there. I can only imagine parking is quite a challenge at busier times of day. We had a cozy booth. I had a view of the streetside windows and the dining room. Music was at a pleasant low volume in the background--we had no trouble talking and listening to each other. Our server, Lali, took good care of us. We were never left wanting and empty dishes were cleared promptly. Everything came out at an ideal pace, too. My husband had a beer from on tap. I was very happy that they had a couple kinds of cider, so I had one from Minneapolis Cider. We ordered poutine as our appetizer. It was fantastic, and a massive serving! My husband had the brisket philly for his entree; brisket is one of those meat cuts that is tricky to get right, as it easily gets too dry, but the cook absolutely perfected it. I had the smoked trout and greens bowl, which was no only delicious, but was also a feast for the eyes. I have never had trout prepared like this before, only salmon, and this dish was quite special. Just a wonderful place. I can see why it is so highly reviewed.

We came here for a Tuesday during happy hour, and were lucky enough to get a table on the patio…read more Our server, Megan, was super friendly and shared highlights from the menu options and HH drinks. We tried the poutine and a barbecue platter to share. Both were good and I loved the juicy BBQ chicken, but the poutine was notable because there was tons of beef as well as the gravy, cheese curds and all on top of really good fries. Our food came out super fast and hot, and my glass of House Cabernet for eight dollars was a generous poor and a nice wine. There's plenty of street parking in the blocks around this area, and there is a cute bookstore as well as a sustainable goods shop that you should definitely check out across the street. I would love to come back here again!