Had a lovely lunch with an old friend at Sarna s. The best thing about it was our server Jade. She…read morewas kind and patient and helpful...And she smiled. I had Walleye..good! Janet D

I don't really understand the hype around Sarna's Grill. The prices are high for what you get, and…read morethe food just doesn't deliver. Most of the flavors fell flat, and nothing I tried stood out as memorable or worth coming back for. I don't mind paying more for a great meal, but this just wasn't it. The quality and taste didn't match the price, and I left feeling like I overpaid for a pretty average experience. There are plenty of local spots that offer better food, bigger flavor, and better value.

1st time at Longfellow Grill this past weekend for lunch…read more Nice restaurant with good seating option, variety of dishes on the menu, and fairly fast service (for getting food). I ordered the Fish & Chips and was glad that they had malt vinegar in addition to the sauce that the dish came with. The server was friendly but seemed pretty busy because she didn't really stop by to check on us during our meal.

Stopped for an early lunch (11:00) on a Tuesday. The patio only had a handful of people seated…read morearound and the place overall was not busy which was great for us. We were promptly seated outside to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and day. Service was a little slow but we didn't care, we were not in any sort of hurry. We ordered a bowl of Lobster Bisque which was super flavorful absolutely fantastic. We also had the Blackened fish tacos. The two tacos had generous portions of fresh ingredients and the dish was perfectly spiced. The rice was good and charro beans were ok but not really my thing. Overall we very much enjoyed our impromptu stop.

Went for brunch as had a gift card I needed to use…read more First off this place is way overpriced for the quality of food and service it's supposed to be a "healthier" style restaurant but fell flat for me They have bottomless mimosas, 3 different flavors classic OJ,grapefruit and pineapple First off the menu states it's cheaper than it is $14 but the server told us ahead of time that was a mistake- with inflation the price has gone up to $18 but I don't think it was worth it - also they didn't taste good at all and not served in flutes either more like a water glass Huervos rancheros- this actually was tasty and a good size portion but over priced and then I tasted it the whole weekend so it didn't sit right- I think it was the chorizo Husband tried the chicken wrap - he said it was good but it comes with a side salad no other choices like chips etc so lots of salad in the wrap and on the plate We also shared the homemade biscuits - thinking we would get more than one- that was a little arkward and overpriced having to share just one with some runny jam? The interior is very inviting and they have a small bar- not many menu items tickle my fancy - would prob stop by the bar for HH or their patio if in the area but pass on the food

It was my first time here at Mills Valley kitchen the ambience is very cute spacious with the…read morewindow view all around the restaurant was very welcoming. Meeting a friends to catch up and asked for a booth in the corner. Because I knew we were gna be there longer then usual. We had Amanda as our server and she was extremely knowledgeable in her foods & beverages. I had 3 different cocktails. Definitely would be back

So I had higher expectations when I looked over this resturant and the reviews. Inside was modern…read moreand moody, with tall ceilings and open space. I got an older-adult-with-money vibe here. I'm thirty if this helps give you an idea of what I'm talking about. Service was a bit slow and we were sitting for a while until our server showed up. Their menu has some Asian twists which I was excited for. They also have wood fire pizzas if you like that. I don't go to restaurants for an overpriced pizza. I go for main course entrees that I'm hoping to get a wow from. We tried the chicken wings as a starter (only thing is that it came out with the entrees). The wings had a burnt flavor with a slight Asian twang. The hot mustard dipping sauce cleared my sinuses and tasted sorta like horseradish. It didn't pair well with the wings to me. For the main courses we tried the orecchiette and the grilled whole fish. The orecchiette was boring and needed more of a sauce. The grilled fish was also boring and was just a fish without any sauce. Is this a thing? I feel like fish needs a little more something. And for $55, I'm wanting a really good fish. The main courses don't come with sides, so you order separate sides that are larger portion "to share". The smoked potato purée was weird and I don't think smokey potatoes should be a thing. Overall, we didn't like any food item we tried or the vibes.

Three of us met for a meal, and shared a number of dishes. All our food was wonderful!…read more We started with Yellowtail Crudo. It was excellent and tasted very fresh. Next we shared a steak, and a pasta dish. The steak was very flavorful, and tender. The pasta included mushrooms and braised short rib (and more). It had a wonderful depth of flavor, and I would have it again in a heartbeat. We closed with olive oil lemon cake. Again - perfect. Let's talk service. That was a disappointment. Our server was not having a good evening. Some of our food was not as she represented. Also, our food came without serving utensils. Our steak was served as two big hunks, as opposed to being shingled for sharing. After mentioning these things to our server, things got decidedly chilly. Our server only swung by at light speed. She was pretty testy and unpleasant. No thanks for coming in or have a good night. I'd go back, but if I was given the same server I'd ask to change that before proceeding. Go and enjoy the good food!

Great restaurant. The steaks are amazing. The ambiance is really wonderful. Wait staff is some of…read morethe best I ever experienced. I appreciated the Manager Noah stopping by to see how we were enjoying our steaks and giving suggestions. This my favorite restaurant in Mpls/St. Paul.

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.

If I were rating this place on ambiance alone, it would easily be a 10/10! The setting is…read moreabsolutely beautiful and has such a relaxing, laid-back vibe. It's the kind of place where you can sit for hours with friends, enjoy the views, and have a great conversation. Definitely one of the biggest reasons to visit. I ordered the fish and chips. The portion size was good, but the fish was a bit too oily for my taste. Overall, the food was decent, though it didn't quite live up to how amazing the atmosphere was. That said, I'd still happily recommend Dock & Paddle as a great spot for a casual dinner, drinks, or catching up with friends. The wonderful ambiance and enjoyable setting make it well worth a visit, even if the food has a little room for improvement.

I know D&P has switched ownerships a few times, however, as of April 2026, I have noticed a…read moresignificant improvement. A smaller menu, yet the flavor in each dish is very impressive. So far, I have been able to try the hummus wrap, hummus platter, chicken wings and fries. The fries are seasoned extremely well! Located on Como Lake, this is such a gem of a property and I'm so very thankful that the business is steady. Inside you will find the bathrooms, a few board games, a bulletin board which showcases some of the upcoming events and outside you will find plenty of tables for patio dining right on the lake. The service is friendly and you'll get a text when your food order is ready to be picked up. There is a full service bar as well and breakfast is served on the weekends until 11 am. Thanks, D&P! I look forward to many summer adventures here. *note: the menu and indoor signs say breakfast all day but there is a cut off. I might suggest altering menus, signs, etc. to read 11 am if that is true. Dogs are allowed at the lake per normal as well as the patio. Dogs cannot go inside the building.

Heard nothing but amazing things from friends and social media about this place, so we had to check…read moreit out! Street parking available, but it fills up quickly on busy nights! Very large indoor and outdoor dining space, complete with a kids play area and a live music stage! We had a short wait for a table of four during the Saturday dinner rush! Service is QR code with runners to deliver your order, which keeps things moving! The BBQ was phenomenal...as both the Pork Plate and the Beef Ribs were absolutely delicious! The tangy white vinegar sauce served alongside was delectable! I will say the Green Spaghetti was a miss for me...not enough salt and kinda bland. The Coleslaw was by far my favorite side dish...so tasty! Make sure you come for dinner, as the star BBQ is not served during lunch! Don't forget to finish with the Banana Pudding, which was wonderful as well!

Wow. I really thought I was going to love this place. They have consistently received rave…read morereviews from magazine and newspaper food critics. I know that they had a food truck, but had never tried them before. So I went in with a very positive mindset. I was actually shocked by how many things I didn't like. The place is very large, but their parking lot is tiny. Which means parking on the street. I can see that to be a challenge considering we were there early at about 4:45, but it still looked like the parking at the State Fair. We were lucky and snagged a spot right when someone pulled out. Bullet dodged. We were seated right away (bullet #2 dodged, because I've heard of multi-hour waits), and were sat at a large communal table. The person who sat us explained that we could use the QR code to order, or a waitress would be by. After a few minutes, a waitress appeared and we were ready to order. She advised us to use the QR code, or "she would come back in a few minutes." I'm not a fan of QR codes, but used it anyway. I dislike that the screen is not in menu order, so there is a lot of searching. The text gets cut off when you view it on a phone, so there is a lot of clicking and guessing. Strike One. While waiting, you can't help but notice all the signs (including one on the table) hyping that "Animales does not accept tips on our food & beverage" except that they automatically charge 20 percent on every item. And, oh, we really want you to order using QR codes, so that we don' have to do it. (Strike 2). By the way, in order to get refills of pop, I had to go up to the bar and have them do it, so again, serve yourself, but give us 20 percent as a service charge (Strike 2.5). OK, but I bet the food, is GREAT! Not so much. In fact, I might have cut them some slack if the food was good. To me, the stars of any barbeque place should be the beef brisket and the pork ribs. I can't comment on the beef brisket because they don't even make beef brisket (they weren't out of it, they don't carry it). That's a solid Strike 3. OK, well, certainly the ribs are going to be fantastic, right? They LOOK great. Wonderful dark bark. They were on the skimpy for a $18 half rack with no sides, except for some shavings on onion and jalapenos. The good news: they were very tender. The bad news is that they were HIGHLY over salted and there was hardly any meat on the bones. I asked the person next to me (at the communal table) how he liked his ribs and he said, "Eh. Very salty and skimpy." We live in an Instragramable world, looks great, so the taste doesn't matter very much. They offer two sauces (which taste very similar) (and ketchup) and they helped cover the salty taste, but that's not the point of good barbeque. This strike was an automatic game lost move. (Did I mention that I had to ask the bar to refill my $3 pop each time?). If you are a BBQ place and don't have fantastic ribs, you ain't a good BBQ place. Period. Full stop. My wife had the cheese steak sandwich she said was "OK" but I tasted it and it just seemed (again) salty and mushy. (No strikes this time, but no more than a single.) Lastly we ordered "Memphis Fries" which are not explained on the menu and google didn't seem to think "Memphis" Fries ($10.46 with tax) are a thing, so a little menu help would be nice, since you can't ask the non-existent wait staff. They are battered, seasoned fries that come with a white dipping sauce and are cooked in tallow fat. My wife rated the fries as 5 out of 5, so I won't take off any points for the fries (I would have rated them lower, but they were OK to good and I'm trying to be fair). For a happy hour sandwich, the "half rack" of ribs, the fries, a beer, and a glass of pop, our bill came to $64.24, which I think is pretty expensive for mediocre food, and difficult parking and a mandatory service charge for no service. My recommendation: Go to Famous Dave's. Pay less, get more, and have a much better food experience (and you can get brisket too). Sigh.....

Delicious!! So many amazing things here!…read more We tried the homemade mozzarella sticks - so darn good. Crispy outside, gooey inside. Marinara dipping sauce. They make their cheesecakes homemade and it was so good! Salad was delicious and so was the club everything was spot on! Service was amazing and our waitress was so kind! Can't wait to go back!

Lots of light from the south-facing windows that, unfortunately, give you a great view of the…read moreparking lot. Seating consists of a mix of booths and high-tops, plus a few tables and bar seating. Service was very attentive and competent, but I just wasn't impressed with the menu offerings. I use Reuben sandwiches as my benchmark for these types of restaurants, and while it was certainly tasty, the bread, grilling and composition are not quite up to my standards (which doesn't mean that I didn't eat the entire sandwich, but I did save half of it for lunch the next day, which is unlike me). Beer offerings are middle-of-the-road, while wine by the glass was sub-par. We would certainly return if friends wanted to meet there, but there are better places in the Twin Cities for American-style food.