Manger exceeded all expectations on our first visit to this lovely restaurant. My hubby and I were…read morecelebrating our 10th wedding anniversary and FINALLY checked this place off our list. Not sure why it took so long to make it here but we finally did it. Isa was our wonderful server/waitress who made the night unforgettable. They had a lovely sweet touch by having a happy anniversary card at our table signed by the entire staff. They must know how much I love snail mail. LOL. We were also treated to a complimentary glass of champagne right away. For drinks, I ordered the Hemingway Special which had Rum, Tattersall Sour Cherry, Grapefruit, and Lime. It was delish and in a beautiful cocktail glass. Later in the evening I ordered an Espresso Press Martini that really hit the spot. It included Proper Vodka, Loon Coffee Liquor, North Forest Maple Bourbon Pecan, Creme de Cacao, & French Press. Hubby ordered a glass of the Pinot Noir and then an IPA. For our meal, I ordered the Side Salad and the Moules à la Creme (mussels). The salad was good but just a tad salty for my taste buds. The mussels were some of the best I've ever had. The broth was perfection that I just wanted to sip that up at the very end. They were also great with dealing with my gluten allergy and replaced the sourdough bread (as a side with the mussels) and gave me French fries with ketchup and aioli on the side. Lovely touch. Hubby ordered the Roasted Pork Loin and I even took a small bite of that and it was tasty...came with broccolini. The beet glaze was a great addition and not too overpowering. Last but not least they also brought out a slice of their cheesecake for us to celebrate our big day. Though not completely GFree, I was able to take the filling and eat that. It was great. Highly recommend Manger and can't wait to come back.

I've been fortunate and privileged enough to travel throughout the Western world, both for work and…read moreleisure, and I've been a "cook" since I was 12 and a winemaker. Before going into detail about the menu and service, I want to emphasize that I was disappointed by the restaurant's ambiance. I expected a more French setting, to do justice to its name, Manger. The walls were bare, the seats uncomfortable, and the chairs looked like church pews. I expected more French decor--at the very least, chairs in that style. Even a little French music, which is so lovely and romantic. The croquettes were delicious. I ordered the French fries and was disappointed--they were mushy and tasteless. The aioli was a nice touch, but the ketchup sauce was completely out of place. What I thought was very well prepared was the Trout Veronique. The flavor of the sauce and the clams was absolutely fantastic. As a connoisseur, I have to commend the selection of excellent French wines. It really bothers me when I go to restaurants that claim to be Italian or French but only have California wines. I have nothing against California, but as connoisseurs, we know there are many more options around the globe. I was amazed by the variety of spirits and the house-made cocktails at this place. The Old Fashioned, prepared by Erin, was absolutely delicious. Whenever I go to a restaurant that serves Crème Brûlée, I try it. I have my own Swiss recipe, and I've been disappointed before. That wasn't the case here. The dessert was prepared with the utmost delicacy and had a perfectly smooth texture. The caramel was executed with the precision of a great chef. The service is very professional, and you feel welcomed by their sincere hospitality. Erin is a true professional. See you next time.

The petite filet and lobster tail. Ordered medium done perfectly, lobster was so good. My fiancé…read moreordered the 9 oz filet, perfectly done. We had the spinach salad, so good and fresh green beans. The bread was good a little tough on the outside but inside was soft and warm. Our server was prompt and efficient. At the end of our meal I asked her if they did anything...yes she brought him a nice size piece of vanilla cake with buttercream frosting and whip cream with raspberry, it was so good, he loved it. He did not notice when I had asked her about deserts. How did she know my birthday. Lol Ambiance was good, a little dark for my eyes to read the menu. But that's just my old eyes. Will eat here again. You generally need a reservation, because they seem to be busy all the time they are open.

Had the walleye and it was overcooked. Ate one of two fillets as it was almost burnt and charred…read more Didn't feel great later in the evening and overnight, sick to my stomach with a significant headache, I believe it was a mild case of possible food poisoning as I felt fine prior to the dinner and was back to normal the next day. Service wasn't stellar either, waitress wasn't attentive and I was told that's how the fish is cooked to make sure it is done versus raw. Odd response in my opinion. Others had steak and these were overcooked as well. Medium looked like well done, no pink at all. Maybe an off night for the kitchen? Probably will not return given this experience.

Our food was absolutely amazing as well as the ambiance. Molly was professional & fun, & made our…read moreexperience here wonderful for our 46th wedding anniversary. We will definitely be back. Hang on to those talented chefs. We can't wait to experience more!!!

Beautifully rich and warm atmosphere, busy at dinner but staff was fantastically attentive and…read morepersonable. Small plates to share for the table, served individually as each dish is prepared. Veggies preceded the proteins. Caramelized Brussel Sprouts served with small bits of ham - absolutely fantastic. 10/10. Wood-fired carrots - just soft, perfectly fired and large portion. Beautiful colors. 9/10 Wood Roasted Salmon - served as "large" sushi , Qty. 3. Rich glaze, deep flavor. 8/10 Ancho Chipotle Chicken - two large pieces, one leg quarter and one large breast. Breast was a little dry but flavor all around was great. 8/10

My five year old and I discover this place after our pedicures next door! We both had pasta - check…read moreout the Shrimp Diablo!

Terrible entitled daughter of the owner is a complete mess. She yells at customers and has no place…read morebeing a customer-facing employee at a restaurant. We will not be going back! Too bad because the food was pretty great and our male server was excellent.

I took my son out for a birthday lunch here it could not be happier with everything!…read moreSammi was our server and she was the best! Attentive, friendly, and had a great positive attitude! Stella's was having issues with their payment system while we were there, but it did not dampen the experience one bit as Sammi had a great attitude and was accommodating. We weren't in a hurry, so it worked out just fine. The inside of the restaurant hasn't changed much from its original occupant. Stella's is still adding decorations to make it their own. Hopefully it'll be nice enough to sit out on the patio when I come back. Let's talk about the food! We did order one drink from the bar called the Last Word. I'm a big fan of Mezcal and the drink was well balanced, strong and had that iconic mezcal kick to it. We started with the brussels and bacon. I am notorious for ordering this at any restaurant that dares to put Brussels spouts on the menu and I was not disappointed. Adding bleu cheese dressing to this dish made it a notch above the rest. I will be trying to figure out how to make these at home. My son ordered the walleye sandwich with truffle fries, and I had the Minnesota Mac and cheese. The portions were huge. Everything was cooked perfectly. The Minnesota mac & cheese didn't have too much of the heavy stuff and the cheese sauce was saucy not stringy. I could only eat about half of it in one sitting and it reheated nicely the next day. For birthday dessert we ordered the carrot cake (they do half off of the birthday dessert of your choice). I hear that they have another location and that they use the same baker for their carrot cake at both locations and honestly, I'm just a little mad that I haven't heard from others to get the carrot cake at Stella's... because I would've drove to Forest Lake just for a slice of this carrot cake. Yum! That wraps up my review and needless to say, I will be back.

So wanted to love this place. So disappointed -very hit and…read moremiss. Drink that was ordered was not good and another in our party didn't like theirs either.. Lobster tacos were so tiny - it literally looked like 2 Minnows in the tortilla. Terrible. Complained to our server and was told oh well - they are just street tacos. $18.00 overpriced tacos. Some of the ones in are parties food was good other said it was just okay. Not a great experience over all.

Amazing We had made reservations months ago, from Out of…read moretown here, Had dinner with Friends all goodies last night Amazing ambiance, a warm welcome by all, a remarkable service and Team work from the Co-owner and all the staff was a delight to witness, well and then the Culinary achievement Met the Chef and Chef de Cuisine, so talented and execution was perfect on every dish Please can I have more Squid ink pasta .... Please Every dish is worth many compliments Will be returning on our December Trip to MN Bravo for an amazing Menu, table service and just right nice professionals who look to please and execute amazing grace while being on point under service. Bravo See you in December

Undoubtedly the best dining experiences in the twin city's! The food, every course is an explosion…read moreof flavor and culinary enlightenment in every bite, the selections, pair perfectly together, portions are just the right size, and the balance is perfect! The staff is awesome and well versed on the menus, they were very helpful and attentive. Great place for a date night or special occasion. "Joan's hits it out of the park" we will definitely be back!

Brunch staff was attentive, drip coffee was above average. Ordered the Eggs Benedict - English…read moremuffin was dry, meat was very scant, small eggs were definitely poached and not runny. Hollandaise was the redeeming factor - fantastic. Overall 5/10 dish.

My husband and I have been to Feller a couple times and enjoyed ourselves…read more However, this last time really threw me off. We waited about 10 min before our waitress got to us, which isn't a big deal- it was mildly busy. We ordered two drinks, an app and two entrees right away. About 5 min later our waitress came to our table and said "The bartender doesn't want to open a bottle of champagne for you so you'll either have to buy the entire bottle or order something else." I was shocked for multiple reasons-One, we just ordered a lot of food and my husband ordered top shelf vodka (so we were spending a good amount of money) and second, it's on their drink menu as 'by the glass'. We sat there for a few minutes but decided to leave. It was really odd- like they were upset I ordered something on their menu?? Not sure if we'll be back.

A staple to Saint Paul. Think of it as your classic WI supper club, yet a million times better…read morebecause it's Minnesota - duh. Bennett's has it all. Soups, salads, burgers, steaks, appetizers, pastas, and the timeless entrees that come with either a soup or salad. In addition, there are layers and layers of martini flavors, mojitos, and even a small mocktail section. The website is robust allowing guests to make reservations in advance along with ordering takeout. Dining in, expect a darker atmosphere due to the supper club vibe. Personally, I like sitting outside in the summer months. The front patio is lovely and it's fun to see the hustle and movement of West 7th. There's also some magnificent hanging flower baskets too. I made a 6:45 pm reservation for a Tuesday and was able to adjust my indoor spot to an outdoor one when I arrived. The service is top notch as staff caters to the customers. I started off with a NA blackberry mojito along with the spinach and artichoke dip which was served with mini toast slices and super fresh and creamy. It was delicious. For my entre, I opted for the meatloaf dinner which came with mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetable and then my choice of soup or salad. I got the house salad with french and blue on the side. The portion was large so I was able to take some home. My server was lovely and attentive. He helped me when I couldn't decide between items and had the perfect balance of checking in and allowing me to do my own thing. My only hardship with Bennett's is that they charge a 3% fee if you pay with plastic which 99% of the world does today. It would be nice if the credit card fee could be removed. Outside of that, lovely all around!!

Not an elegant steakhouse but good food w/ a sports bar atmosphere. Attentive, friendly wait staff…read more The diverse martinis (I think he said 31!) are interesting, tasty & pack a punch! There are table out in front for al fresco dining in nice weather.