Came here with family before a concert nearby, and I didn't know what to expect. I went in with 0…read moreknowledge of this place and it wowed me! Great service, awesome wine list, delicious steaks - all in a beautiful space with great ambiance. It's attached to a classy hotel and feels very historic and wintery. Definitely a fun spot if you're out for a night on the town in Saint Paul or looking for a fancy place to celebrate a special occasion, or even a staycation.

Nice restaurant with good food, good service, and a great bar. Decent steak and they make a good…read moreOld Fashioned. We started with the Blackened Beef. I love Chimichurri and a horseradish sauce. This dish has both. Honestly, this might have been my meal highlight. We also ordered a Caesar Salad with our starter and no complaints. For our main we shared the 6oz filet and the Shrimp Scampi. The steak was tender and cooked just as we asked. Wish it had a little more seasoning but nothing to complain about. The Scampi felt like it was lacking something. I would have thought that the mushrooms and leeks in a white wine cream sauce would have added plenty to this dish but it seemed to be a bit bland. We also ordered the asparagus with hollandaise sauce and we enjoyed it. All in all we were happy with our visit. I will definitely be back to sit at the bar for some drinks. I really appreciated their bourbon selection!

I had two excellent meals at Spoon and Stable while visiting for work. I sat at the bar both times,…read morewhere I was treated to excellent service by Nat (I believe) who really went above and beyond. From my perfectly made martini to the final bites of dessert, the meal was fantastic. My favorite dishes I had were the hamachi crudo, pansotti, and jerk swordfish. They have a great selection of wines by the glass as well, and I really enjoyed trying some wines that I'd never had before. The space is light and airy, and the bar is a great place to sit if you're by yourself. If I'm ever back in Minneapolis, this will be my first stop for dinner!

For smaller cities with less distinguished food cultures this would be a 5 but compared to the…read moreoutstanding options nearby I have to round it down to a 4. Great food, good vibes, and excellent service, but not as special as I had hoped. I brought a client here and we sat at the chefs counter. We enjoyed a range of starters and each had our own main. My biggest sadness is that the halibut was way over salted. The bison tartare was pretty good, and the tomato salad was great. My client loved her pasta. We were both a little disappointed in the squash blossoms special which really felt like a miss (so many great things to do with these... The preparation they chose was weird). The cocktails and wine were excellent and our server was lovely. The view of the kitchen was really fun. Just not as thoughtful overall as I would expect for the amazing reviews I had heard from others.

The Parlour burger used to be thicker double patties but have gotten way thinner over time. Each…read morebeef patty is much thinner now than it used to be so the outter edge crisp is somewhat all throughout the patty being that thin. This makes the burger really chewy and you really can't taste the beef anymore like you used to when it was thicker. I would take this as it's not as good as it used to be. It is not as good as the original hype from the beginning. In conclusion, I do not think it's worth the $19. I rather get a cheesesteak for $16 at Tono's which comes with fresh not burnt fries rather than come back here and get a burger here. It's highly unlikely I will be back here. I honestly feel like the burgers have gone way WAY downhill. The fries here have gotten terrible so I stopped getting the fries a long time ago. They are not soft crisp like they used to be. They are too golden brown color, almost like burnt hard fries. I never like to eat down here. I normally would order the Parlour burger upstairs. The basement part which is Parlour has a weird smell like a locker room smell so that's why I don't like to eat down here.

Relaxed but nice cocktail lounge; it was a little hard to find at first because it doesn't have a…read moresign, but it's below street level with a window sign that says "cocktails." The service was appropriately lowkey and prompt. Their food might seem a bit expensive, but their portions are generous. The fries were reminiscent of McDonald's fries in the best way, just fresher and crispier! We tried the Parlour burger and the chicken sandwich, both of which were simple but delicious.

Came by here while in town for SummerSlam and was not disappointed. The place was packed but didn't…read morehave to wait long to sit. Ended up having the Hen House Omelette which came with chicken sausage, hash browns, caramelized onions, mushrooms, apples, spinach, almonds, and mozzarella topped with béchamel sauce. It was enormous so good and very filling. Also swapped out the toast for a pancake that was really fluffy and also huge. The staff were incredibly friendly as well, and the service was great!

​I absolutely love Hen House Eatery! Getting out for brunch is a real treat for my husband and me,…read moreand this is always such a fun outing for us. ​The vibes here are fantastic, but as a gluten-free person, what really makes my tummy happy is that they can make almost anything on their menu GF! For breakfast, I ordered two slices of their cinnamon French toast, served with two eggs and bacon. To drink, I treated myself to a delicious, beautifully layered tiramisu latte. ​Another thing I absolutely love is their grab-and-go bakery case. It is so rare and refreshing to see so many clearly labeled GF treats, like their Lemon Bars and Almond Cheesecake. We couldn't resist taking some goodies to go, so we went home with a lemon bar and one of their GF Fruity Pebbles bars. ​If you're looking for a delicious, incredibly gluten-free friendly brunch spot with a great atmosphere, you have to check this place out!

Terrific service Love their Bloody Mary's! The atmosphere is a wonderfully 80's esthetic with…read moremusic videos and movies always playing and music on making it a fun and exciting place to bring friends and family.

WOW. The Breakfast Club absolutely exceeded expectations! From the moment we walked in, the energy…read morewas fun and welcoming. The service was fantastic, with friendly and attentive staff who made sure we had everything we needed. The food was amazing and came out surprisingly fast. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The vibes were upbeat and fun, making it a great spot to catch up with friends or enjoy a weekend brunch. One thing to know is that they don't take reservations, so be prepared to wait during busy times. That said, the experience was well worth it. Great service, amazing food, and a fun atmosphere make The Breakfast Club a spot I'll definitely be returning to!

He Said: Do I like stand up arcade games and pinball? Yes…read more Is this review biased, because of how much I like said things? Heck yes. Up-Down is great. When it's nice outside, this place cannot be beat (it's nice even when the weather is not, too). Lots of drinks to choose from; several awesome games. 5 Stars! Pros: - Games, drinks, and vibes Cons: - N/A

I've been enjoying going to UpDown for the last many years. I always have a fun time, the daily…read morespecials are great, the pizza is usually good and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Now and then, you will have visits where a number of arcades and pinball machines are out of order. Also, they are now starting to get new pinball games which was desperately needed. Overall, it's really cheap, a good place to go if you don't want to be around kids while playing arcade/pinball games.

I appreciate they always have in stock N.A. Beer options and the music Friday and Saturday…read moreNights are quality

The roasted cauliflower was badly burned and dry, as was the accompanying black bean corn salsa…read more The jasmine rice was missing from what is advertised as a "rice bowl." . My wife's broiled walleye was stale with an overly strong fishy smell. Server was polite, but seemed not to care. Because we like the view and the ambiance, this was our second visit, and unfortunately our second bad experience with this restaurant. After giving it a second try we will not return.

Food and service were amazing! We sat inside, but the patio also looked nice. We will definitely…read morebe back.

Stopped here after golfing in Red Wing. Easy on street parking right downtown Hastings. Got a nice…read moretable inside on the windows so we could watch sidewalk traffic. Service was fantastic. I chose the California burger and asked for sautéed onions and they said 'no problem'. The burger was nice and juicy. Bread and veggies fresh. I went with the standard kettle chips as a side. My meal was good. Enjoyed the experience. I asked about the origin of the restaurant name and they said it came from the fact that they had shelled peanuts that patrons cracked and tossed. True or not?

We stopped here on the way home from TI. Admittedly I saw it from a Yelp Event that I didn't go to…read moreand it piqued my interest. We stopped and grabbed some drinks, I got a beer and then saw the drinks of the month and had to try the watermelon mule. It was fantastic! Really enjoyed it! The hubby just sipped on a beer. We got 2 small buckets of rocks for $2 and went to the area to throw some rocks. The $1 a bucket was totally a great deal and simple enough without dropping major money on something so novel, but also really great. The service was a bit to be desired as despite multiple bartenders (and not many people) it took a while to get drinks or service, but the quality was great of the drinks.

We were invited to try The Quarry Taphouse, what a fun evening at a really nice venue. I like the…read moreidea of tossing rocks at a wall full of fun things to hit vs. tossing an Ax, seems like such a better idea. We got a bucket of rocks to toss at the wall filled with lots of metal objects, a chime, some Tonka trucks. They also had a fun crane that you can pickup blocks and try to stack them up or build something. The venue is an old Hastings building that has a ton of character. The Tap Wall has a good variety of beers and ciders. They change them up weekly. The costs per/ounce seems reasonable. They have the types of beverage broken down by type (IPA/Dark...) which is helpful. The cost/ounce varies depending on what you are getting. We tried several different menu items and all were good - the three different kinds of cheese curds along with the wide variety of wings (both bone in and boneless). They also have a lot of great sauces to add to your wings or curds. I also tried the Caprese flat bread, yum. We also tried a couple of the specialty cocktails, I really like the Honey Jalapeno Marg! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful with any questions we had.

Best place to gamble in Hastings - also has one of the best happy hours out of everywhere in townread more

I don't know why I didn't take a photo of the pho but this place has an eclectic menu that is…read moreawesome. Took my wife and kids for Mother's Day and we had the place to myself. Sad that it was slow for business but awesome that we went there. Have the egg roll, the pho, and the loaded fries. I really really am impressed with it.