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.

George, George , George and the Dragon…read more Midevil menu w Asian inspiration if you ask me. Great menu selection, diverse taste options and great cuts of meat! They also have a clear , concise , but elevated beer options on tap.

Great food, friendly staff…read more Tagliatelle with Fois gras meatballs Creamy, a bit spicey, i got 10 tiny meatballs, it was a perfect ratio to the slightly chewy noodles. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Another wonderful evening at 112. We were sat in the smaller back room on the second level which…read morehad a quiet, intimate feel. Perfect for a date night. The service was excellent as always. Starters: 112 steak tartare and burrata toast w/ walnut pesto. Both must haves. We also love the khinkali dumpling (not pictured), but be advised it only comes with one per order. Mains: we both had the nori-crusted Babette w/ ponzu. Absolutely delicious, it's one of our favorite steaks in the city. Desserts: tres leches cake and mocha mousse torte w/ whipped mascarpone. OMG. incredible. We also love the horchata mousse w/ cinnamon cookie (not pictured). Drinks: pickle-tini and espresso martini. Both delicious, but the pickle-tini was especially incredible.

Had a great experience at the North Loop location. The space has an elevated, modern feel, and the…read moreoverall vibe is really well done. Definitely a great patio option in the warmer months. Food was solid across the board. I had the double barrel burger, which was good, pretty classic but well executed. The ahi tuna crisps were fine, but not something I'd order again. The standout for me was the gluten-free wings. I love that they offer them gluten free, and the sauce was amazing. Drinks were also great. The margarita was fantastic. No shortage of amazing cocktails here. The menu is impressively diverse with a lot of options, and everything feels a step above typical bar food. Service was amazing and really made the experience. Parking is what you'd expect for North Loop, mostly street parking.

Very nice spot. Popular restaurant so it's loud and busy…read more Burger was really tasty. Regular fries were stale. Sweet potato fries were much better. Coffee is mid but i get it it's not a coffee spot. Server was quick and attentive.

My last lunch in Minneapolis before flying back home was at Hell's Kitchen. I went with the Lemon…read moreRicotta Pancakes. So good! I also had endless refills of diet soda, or diet pop as it's said here. Our waiter was on it! If you use a credit card, they apply an additional percentage to help offset processing cost. Try to pay cash if you can.

Staff is welcoming Place has two bars, on my visit one was…read morehosting a gathering so obviously went to the less gathered Caesar salad came out lightning fast. Mostly romaine hearts but slice parm and sweet tomatoes made up. Main entree is what drew me in, can't visit the land of 10k lakes for several days and not try walleye. Garlic mash was great, broccoli rabe was steamed and buttered well too Walleye was ok, breading needed a little more seasoning.

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!

after a long and incredible day of dress shopping around mpls... we officially found the one at…read more@thewhiteroommpls to make the day even better, we ended it at @redrabbitmn with my girls. they fit us in right before the holiday rush and my soon-to-be MIL treated us to such a delicious meal. the espresso martini (per usual) was unforgettable, and the service was even better. the manager overheard my moms chatting in the bathroom and surprised us with celebratory champagne to close out the night. such a thoughtful gesture and something I'll never forget. red rabbit already had my heart, but now it's tied to one of my favorite lifelong memories.

Outside, mothers day, great wait staff, great food and surrounded by flowing plants. Could it get…read moreany better? Yes, because the food is amazing with great variety and flavors. The selection of drinks and wine is very good, and not obnoxiously priced. The beer selection, honestly, kind of stinks. Hopefully they'll look local and update the selections of beers. Hit them with one less star over the beer - might be harsh but some of us enjoy beer. Highly recommend, seating outside was fantastic. Enjoy it's worth it.

What a hidden gem for me! I had never heard of this spot and found it on Google Maps when looking…read morefor a birthday dinner. I love that it's tucked away in Northeast, with a good amount of parking and right on the river! I will definitely be back in the summer to sit and enjoy their string-lit patio. There's not a large amount of seating, but plenty of room for both reservations and walk-ins. It's a small but mighty staff and the service was fantastic. The drink menu is larger than the food menu, with plenty of NA options! My husband enjoyed a hazy IPA while I opted for a BauHaus Nah. Next time I definitely want to try one of the shrub mocktails! It was hard to decide what to order, but we started with the fried brussels sprouts - a MUST get! We agreed these were some of our favorites in the city, plug it was a huge portion for just two of us. Sweet and salty with a hit of acidity from the pickled onions. For dinner, I went with the steak and my husband went with the Cuban. He wouldn't stop raving about how delicious his sandwich was, and my steak was like butter with chimichurri and yuka fries on the side. My only notes would be that the fries & steak were very bland without the chimichurri and the portion was pretty small for the price. We ended the night with the chocolate torte, which was rich and not overpowering. I couldn't really get the hazelnut flavor but I loved the cherries and juice on top. Overall, we will definitely be back to enjoy this spot more - however we might opt to do more drinks and apps than a full dinner since they have so many delicious options!

We really enjoyed the atmosphere and low key patio of The Sample Room. We went for happy…read morehour/dinner. The HH menu consisted of beer and wine along with some good appetizer options. We ordered the fried Brussels sprouts which were delicious. For dinner we got the Summer Primavera pasta and the Bottineau burger. Both were delicious and fresh. The cocktails were excellent as well. Our server was very helpful in timing recommendations. Will definitely be returning to enjoy the beautiful patio and yummy food!

I LOVE this North Loop restaurant. I am constantly dreaming of their Steak & Pierogi dish. It's a…read morecombo I am unfamiliar with but is the perfect serving size and SO flavorful. You MUST get the cheese curds here. I typically don't order cheese curds at restaurants but these you can not pass on. The apple and roasted red pepper sambal dipping sauces are amazing. If you are looking for a patio vibe, I love this one! It's fairly busy in the summer season but has nice seating, fires, and string lights!

Returned here one year after my last review. This time, I'm scoring it:…read more Food: 4 stars, loved the French Toast and the Farmer's Breakfast, though both were not very hot but were a bit bland. Service: 2 stars, as we were forced to sit outside (chilly but near a nice fire). Our server just couldn't keep up, though they were responsive when asked. The main thing is our food wasn't terribly hot upon arrival, but maybe sitting in the cool afternoon didn't help. Ambience: 1 star, primarily due to the 1970s Soft Rock Tribute Band playing at a thunderous volume near the bar. The din forced us outdoors into the cold. Perhaps others just loved the music; it simply wasn't to our taste. Lots of Nixon-era Hall & Oates and that ilk. The Freehouse is typically better than this, so perhaps Mother's Day isn't them at their best. We'll try them again down the road.

Food and service Great little restaurant with a nice vibe…read moreand a good menu Support small business

FoodSmith does an amazing Tuesday Take and Heat that I've been on the email list forever on and…read morehave never taken advantage. This all changed today when I ordered the Cinco de Mayo special which consisted of a beef taco casserole, southwest chopped salad and house chips and salad. The meal was advertised for 2 people and we definitely had leftovers! We baked the main dish at 350 degrees for 20 minutes as the instructions provided and it was a chef's kiss!! My husband and I look forward to visiting next time to sit down. The menu looks robust and the interior was very clean. Thank you!!!

Surly Brewing is a wonderful brewery! They have a solid menu with new dishes rotating in and out…read moreoften, so you are always able to find something new! They have an extensive beer menus and the staff are always willing to help you find the right beer for you. They also have incredible outdoor and upper deck seating with a pizza parlor! During the warmer months Surly often has live music, games, and other events going on. I highly recommend the beer tours, you get to learn about some of your favorite beers and the company's deep inspiring history! Surly is one of a kind and it is a staple in the Twin Cities community!

I'm a big fan of this place. I've been only a few times, once to the beer hall, once to the pizza…read morespot, and this week we held a company party in their private event space upstairs. Everything was seamless and professional, organized and helpful. From my very first conversations with the event staff, I was never told "no". They were able to accommodate our needs, timing, food, additional vendor and the event went off without a hitch. We especially enjoyed the roped off area outdoors as we got a perfect weather day for our event. Drink selection was fantastic, appetizers were good, buffet dinner was fabulous, and the staff was top tier. Special shout out to Bri who was incredibly attentive, available and communicative throughout our event. Thank you, thank you. Would recommend over and over.