First Avenue is dark, downtown and delightful…read more It's intimate (small) inside. But also large and spacious. If the first bar you see has a line or a wait, there is a bar to the right and more bar and beverage service upstairs. The view from upstairs is pretty good, close and as good as anywhere except the front few rows. We saw a SUBURBS show, in 2025, and it was an excellent experience. No onsite parking but a zillion nearby lots and ramps. Or take the light rail. The stars, the ones with the band names painted on the wall are outside (some inside too) and a must see when visiting Minneapolis.

I spent quite some time looking at all the stars on the outside walls of First Avenue. The Reverend…read moreHorton Heat also played a show on a Wednesday night the week I was there.

Such a cute theater- Intimate vibe…read more Event: Candlelight holiday special: The Nutcracker Great show and cool idea! We sat up top thinking the view would be better. It was nice because we had a table and chairs, but I would have preferred to sit on the floor. The floor only has chairs but the closer view would have made my experience better. Any seats are great, but closer is fun seeing the instruments and expressions of the artists Overall, would recommend going- the Candlelight series is pretty cool! You can pick from a ton of different artists like Drake or Fleetwood Mac The Uptown Lobby (lobby of Granada theater) has a bar and tables. It's small but great for hanging out before/after a show. There's a bar inside the theater as well Drinks: Beer, wine, specialty drinks, Con: Didn't have ciders, but they have seltzers Handicap accessible to bathrooms on bottom floor Can host public or private events Park at Seven Points parking ramp or paid street parking

I've been here a few times I really like this venue for…read morethose candlelight concerts The interior is super cute , the starry sky and its intimate enough to give a chill vibe They have a back area where they consider VIP tables , they offer a higher better view of the stage The staff have always been pleasant Parking in uptown can be hit or miss Park in the pad garage across the street or metered street parking if you can find a space

We went to see Tina Schlieske and ended up having dinner as well. What an amazing venue! Intimate…read moresetting for music, fantastic food, friendly professional service.

I was there for the music, but someone convinced me to taste their fries and I knew right away I'd…read morebe getting some more! I was already curious having seen they came with bearnaise sauce. I managed to hold off for an hour or so, then didn't remember to take a picture until I'd devoured half of them. Texture is perfect- crispy outside, almost fluffy inside. There were also good non-alcoholic drink options; I went with a very tasty ginger beer. It got fairly busy despite being a holiday weekend, but I never had to wait too long for a bartender. The venue's stage is smaller with a higher proportion of seating to dance floor than some spaces I've been in. The sound is good all over the room, and both of the bands I came to see put on a great show.

This joint was a block from my Air BnB and a colleague of mine suggested for our last night as our…read moreconference had come to a close. It happened to be a Marvin Gaye Tribute night, which was fine by me as I love me some some Marvin Gaye. If you are from the Bay Area, this place is like Yoshi's. I got there early and got the table my colleague picked was up stairs and a good view. Our server was great. There is a little coaster that is at the table that you can turn over for service or not if you don't want to be disturbed while watching the show. I ordered my food while waiting as I know there were two showing and I kind to eat or have most of my food eaten so I can enjoy the show. I started off with the jalapeno bacon wrapped poppers and the focaccia bread. the popper were not big and bulky and had a great smokey flavor to the bacon, which were probably put the on grill and not pan or oven cooked. I'm not a big bread person, but when I am out I'll usually eat and the foccacio was great and I needed to soak up the wine I was having with my food. For the main course I got the Shrimp and Grits, because it's a jazz club and southern joint. Oh my they were good. Just the right amount of spice to the gravy. The music was also great and the ambiance was really good too. I think I'll be heading to Yoshis a little more as it's been years that I've been to a venue like this. A chill way to end the conference week.

I have been here several times and definitely recommend it…read more Let's start with parking...there are several parking garages close by but you can also valet. I recommend pre booking the valet for $15. Then you check in at the front table and someone takes you to your table. For first times be aware some tables are communal. The food here is just alright. We had the chicken sandwich with fries. It was fine but nothing to write home about. As for the shows we have never had a bad show here. The performer's always are into the show and we have left happy with the performance and sound quality.

Such a cool and fun experience! We were in the area for dinner and on a whim decided to check out…read morethe "speakeasy" in the area. We had no idea where to go, but heard to go down an alleyway behind up-down and then saw a random door that we had no idea was the entrance until another group came over! We knocked and they slid the door hole open to speak, it was so fun! Felt like a real speakeasy. Once we were in, we were seated in the back. There was an hour and 1/2 limit, but that was plenty of time for us to have a drink. I ordered the Me Espresso and my husband ordered the special of the day, which was a scotch with a special twist. Both were delicious! Definitely a little pricier, but the atmosphere made up for the cost. Overall I would definitely recommend! Next time we may wait for a booth to be served out of a window in the wall, did not know about that until we got there! Such a fun touch.

I'm hesitant to write a review about Volstead's, it really should remain a hidden gem. At the same…read moretime, it's so worth talking about. Love all the drinks. You truly can't go wrong. The bites there are also fantastic. It's the right place to go for a night out, especially if you're with a smaller more intimate group. I always enjoy bringing visitors to check it out, since it really does stand out as a fun cocktail spot in MSP.

Attended a birthday brunch celebration at this venue that was catered by Brunch Vibez. The group…read morewas scheduled for 25 people at 12pm and the seating was not set up upon arrival. They had the wrong time down but were able to fix the seating situation fairly quickly. Service seemed a little slow, but they were quite busy and still in the process of decorating/setting up for Halloween. The playlist was a hit, but the music would cut in and out or stop entirely which messed up the vibe. They usually take orders ahead online or you can order when you arrive. A few people from our group ordered with the server and I got my food first. Not only was my food kind of cold, other folks didn't get their meal for over 20 mins. I also found it odd that all the people who were seated and ready received their food last and the other folks who ordered ahead of time but weren't present for their food brought out. The food basically sat on the table for an hour with napkins over it. I'd rate the food about a 4/10. The steaks were made to order and the fish, but I'd recommend working more on their timing so the food comes out hot and fresh. They gave my dad a good waffle from someone else's order that had been sitting on the table for an hour. It was rock solid and cold. The drinks are expensive and not worth the price to me. I think this is a good place to check out if you want to hear some good music and maybe have a mimosa. If you order food, I'd recommend ordering in person and ordering things that need to be prepared fresh.

Plenty to like about this place. It's a cute spot inside a neat old building right next to Target…read moreField. We came here to see a jazz band performing on their little stage by the window, and that was a very cool experience. They had open-mic comedy on that stage afterward which I wasn't there for, but if you like that scene this is a nice place for it. They have a modest food menu with good prices. I ordered & paid for a jalapeno cheese dog, but was later informed that they were out of those. They offered me one of their one-dollar-cheaper dogs, which was fine, except that they didn't even reimburse me for the extra dollar I paid. I reckon I should have said something, but that's not the point. Little mistake but the guys behind the bar were still very friendly and I like this place. I'll return for sure.

This place is very interesting (not in the Minnesota since). Chameleon vibes, it all depends on…read morewhat time of day you go in on what you're going to get. But I would have to say it is the heartbeat of the Lyn-Lake area. Usually pretty good food, service staff are all completely different on vibes and quality of service. I think that's one of the things that makes this place legendary. The owner is amazing and she must treat the staff well as alot of them have been there for a very long time. Think dive bar where you would find the dude bowling with an alt theater.. where could you go wrong?

Not the place to go to for brunch, although perhaps it's fun for bowling or the theater. It's…read morecertainly a really cool historic space. The main crowd seems to be hippies, both young and old. Sadly, everything else left much to be desired. Our server was overwhelmed and frazzled. The dishes had residue on them and there was hair/debris in our food and drink. The latte my date got was awful (she said everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong) and the food was underwhelming. There are so many better brunch spots around.

This review is embarrassingly years late, mostly because I moved out of the area and am now sitting…read morein a different zip code missing this wine bar like an old friend. The rotating menu was always the best part -- new wines, seasonal snacks, and just enough change to keep things interesting without ruining what works. Every visit felt like a little surprise, but never in a "what happened to my favorite thing?" kind of way. The cozy vibe was unbeatable. Dim lights, warm atmosphere, and live entertainment that somehow made me feel like I was in a movie scene about a person who has their life together. (Spoiler: I do not. But I felt like I did when I was here.) I genuinely hope it survived COVID, staffing shortages, economy chaos, and whatever plot twists 2020-present through at local businesses. Please still be the same. Please still have the vibe. Please still have the best wines I never thought to try. If I ever come back to town, I'm heading straight there -- no questions asked. Five stars forever. Try them out if you're in uptown!

Love this place!!! Service is great. Wine selection unique and great vibe. Come enjoy.read more

My wife and I saw the show in Vegas at New York New York. It was a super fun experience. Just so…read moreyou know, It costs $30 per person to get seated. It is worth it! We were surrounded by really fun families and couples that really were in to the show. What keeps it from being a 5 star experience is that the performers constantly shill for money. They won't play your requests unless they get tipped beforehand. There were a couple of songs they refused to play until they got $100 in tips. Drink prices were Las Vegas pricing ($20 for a small beer.)

Let me just say this: The show was HILARIOUS and AMAZING. Wish they would have played our FB…read morerequests BUT Dave H. from Yelp's review made this show 1000 times better!! Party on dudes!! Lmao!!