Absolutely laughable experience. I stopped in on my lunch break to buy a single Guinness for a…read morechocolate cake recipe. I handed over my perfectly valid driver's license, and somehow that wasn't good enough. Instead of scanning it like virtually every competent liquor store does, the employee insisted I prove my age by pulling up my birthday on Snapchat. When I explained I don't have Snapchat, Facebook suddenly became the preferred form of "verification." Since when did Mark Zuckerberg become the DMV? If your employees trust Facebook more than an official driver's license, your training process needs serious work. I came in to buy one beer at 2 p.m. on a Wednesday, not present a portfolio of my online presence. What should have been a 30-second transaction turned into one of the most absurd retail experiences I've ever had. I'll happily spend my money somewhere that understands what a valid ID looks like.

Decent, local shop with a good selection of wines, beer and spirits. It's conveniently located at…read moreMinnetonka Blvd and 101. I was looking for a specific wine and finally found it, after a bit of searching, with no help. These guys could definitely improve on their customer service. Whatever, it's convenient and I will be be back when I am in the area and need something.

Gorgeous spot with some tasty (but pricey) bites! Located right in downtown wayzata and overlooking…read morelake Minnetonka, this is a stunning spot for a nice dinner out! Our service was great and our waitress was really knowledgeable. I really enjoyed all of the food we got but was disappointed in the size/amount of pieces in the king grab sushi roll for $28. Two of the pieces fell apart almost instantly after being picked up with chopsticks and the pieces of crab on the side were tiny! The rolls were good but for the price and amount of crab on the roll I couldn't justify ordering it again. The corn esquites side dish was incredible and I even ordered one to go for my husband to try! I would come back for this dish alone. The crispy rice and spicy tuna was tasty as well. Overall it's a gorgeous spot with good food and drinks but pretty expensive for portion sizes.

Unfortunately I was a little disappointed in the food here. Let me start by saying though - the…read morevibes? IMMACULATE. If you want a place for a good cocktail, dessert, or a place to chill at the bar then come here! The patio is gorgeous but the inside of the restaurant is beautiful as well. Unfortunately the service was somewhat slow and the food was just ok. We got the elote and calamari which were just alright. We did enjoy the breading on the calamari and it was well fried though! The crispy rice and avocado were really tasty. Overall I wish the portions were bigger for the apps but some are shareable. The biggest disappointment was the wagyu tacos. The flavor was good but the beef was cooked way too much. The best part about Wagyu is its melt in your mouth tender and this been was cooked so much it almost seemed like ground beef. The tacos were also TINY. The fried potatoes were well cooked and crispy but they just needed more sauce. It was a LOT of potato. We did enjoy the fried rice and the shrimp on it was cooked and seasoned well! Lastly the churros for dessert were the star! I would definitely be pick about what you get - I recommend the crispy rice, fried rice, churros, and calamari as well as cocktails.

Very nice and unique selection of Italian wine. (e.g. Giulia Chardonnay and many others)…read more Very nice and helpful staff. It's a hidden gem on the west side of Mpls.

We absolutely love our neighborhood wine store - The Wine Shop! The owner is the best and everyone…read morewho works there is super helpful and knowledgeable. You let them know what you are looking for and they always have a bunch of recommendations for you. I give them a price point of what I'm looking for and they never disappoint in giving me a list of different selections. They also offer 20% off when you buy a case. This is awesome because I like to get some of my standards and mixing in some of the wines they recommend too. I love supporting a local business and The Wine Shop makes it so easy to do so because they never disappoint.

I'm really shocked it took me so long to finally come to Eloise for dinner - and it was such a…read morefantastic experience. Making a reservation was super easy and the inside ambiance is so intimate. I came for a date night, but I could totally see a really fun girls night out here. I read some reviews before ordering and the reviews for food recs were spot on! The Parker Rolls were so delicious - a pretzel roll with 3 creamy butter options. And there was plenty of butter so you don't run out of it before you finish your rolls (big win!). I got the sweet corn cavatelli and my hubs got the lamb shoulder. Both were really yummy. I love that the cavatelli has a little spice to it as it really elevated that flavor profile. Definitely will be back! Really loved the experience and will stop by for post-dinner drinks sometime :)

This was our second time at Eloise and it is a really lovely place in Wayzata. The decor is…read moregorgeous and creates an inviting environment that is warm, elegant and welcoming. We had cocktails to start and they were crafted well and delicious. I had the pink 75 and it was not overly sweet but was refreshing. We started with the Parker house rolls, shrimp cocktail and the onion and caviar dip. Very tasty and I would order again. The soup with lobster was especially good as was the cavatelli. We had the bananas foster for dessert and could have licked the dish clean! We also had the grasshopper and pink lady which were a fun treat. I highly recommend and look forward to going back soon.

The thrill is so gone Had it had it and had it…read moreApply brick to head The first time I went to a Total Wine in the Phoenix metro, I was like a kid in a candy store. So many beers that I had never had before that you could buy in singles. They came up to the Twin Cities a couple years later. Still pretty sweet for awhile. The times they are a changin'. These days, at least half of the shelf space that they used to have for beer is now THC and NA beverages. What they do have for beer almost never rotates and there is way too much emphasis on the local. Total Wine can still be fun if you visit one somewhere that you have never been before to find some new to you beers. The only reason I go them locally anymore is the sheer sake of convenience. Prices are up everywhere, but it doesn't seem like Total Wine has the bargain prices compared to their competition that it used to either.

wide variety of spirits! And we like that. Especially great variety of high-end scotch!read more

Convenient location in downtown Hopkins, the store is small, but well-stocked. Plenty of good beer…read moreto choose from, including special offerings from LTD and Surly. They even have a simple loyalty program with instant discounts - no card or app, all you need is a phone number and every so often you'll get a $5 discount. Staff has always been friendly knowledgeable.

This place has great prices, a good selection, and a casual yet knowledgeable staff.read more

Having taken a few summer trips to the lake, of course alcohol is a key component to the trip! Came…read moreacross this family owned liquor store along the way. I'm always a big fan of supporting local business, and this place definitely deserves it. Kent is one of the nicest owners you'll ever meet and the town is just a gem. The Bottle Shop has always had any alcohol we've needed and at great prices. I highly recommend everyone to stop by here on your way to the lake. You'll be greeted with warm smiles and snag some great prices on booze!

Great prices and a friendly staff. The store is laid out nicely and has an incredible selection…read morealong with helpful employees who are extremely knowledgeable. I have been shopping at this EP Liquor location for over seven years and I am grateful to have this option so close to home.

Brand new city owned Liquor Store with plenty of selection and decent prices…read more This unit opened up in the same strip mall as the previous Eden Prairie Liquor, but this one is bigger and updated. They have a full wall of cold beers, quite a few local 6 pack options, and tons of isles full of wine. They also have top shelf liquor, a wine tasting bar, and accessories if you want to do some shopping. They deal with kegs if you order ahead, and they also have pop, energy drinks, and mixers available. If there is something special you are looking for, just ask the manager and they will get it to you the next time the distributor has a drop off.

I love ma & pa small business. It is a myth that they are higher priced than the big corporate…read morestores and the staff here is far more helpful. Great selection, great staff, local business.

I'd like to fancy myself a wine snob, but let's be real, I can barely tell the difference between a…read moremerlot and a cabernet. They're both red, right? Fortunately, when you drop by Glen Lake Wine and Spirits, it doesn't matter how well versed you are on wines. This little shop has a great wine section - many, many different bottles of vino in varying price ranges. Don't fret, you tennis playing MInnetonka housewives, there's plenty of good vodka, too! The employees at Glen Lake Wine and Spirits are really helpful - recently, I walked in and said, "Hey, I'm going to mull some wine, so I want something cheap, dry, and with a good flavor." The guy behind the counter took me to a $6 bottle and said, "This is your wine." Seriously, it happened just like that. And you know what? It was perfect! Protip: When you're browsing the wine section, look for the tags under the bottles that have the employee faces on them. They're usually priced very well - often on sale - and are really well-described. (e.g. "Figgy taste, smooth finish, pairs well with steak.") These folks have the knowledge to be wine snobs, but they're not. They're just as comfortable telling you about the wide variety of local microbrews that they carry, the strange and exotic vodkas (today I saw a buttered popcorn flavored variety!) and the many other alcohols that they carry. Best yet, you're not going to go broke here. Nothing is over-priced. It's inexpensive, reasonable, and great customer service is always included. What more would you want?