Great food, Friendly staff…read more Waygu burger Tender loose juicy patty. There was some almost pulled pork like stuff on it. I think it's from the bacon jam? but it was like pulled pork. I could do with out that part, it was tender though. Truffle Fries Crispy outside, much like McD, but no limpness after 20 mins, truffle flavor was still there after 2 hours. Didn't even need the sauce. Staff were welcoming and friendly.

It was a mix of an experience. Awesome service that does not rush you. The location is downtown and…read moreparking is plenty. The steaks were good but a little overly cooked. The add ons are what made the steaks. The bread is Crack.. so good! The Mac & cheese was boring. I did like that they had tawny port ... 20 year to finish off the dinner.

Tried this restaurant yesterday for takeout. Got the Yuka fries which were really good (green sauce…read morewas fire). For entrees split the chicken and flank steak fajitas. Was interesting that there was a fried egg on top of it but i was about it. The green sauce going along with the entree would have made it even better. But I would still go back and try some of the more unique menu items. I ordered via Clover but it seemed to be missing some of the things that are more unique on the menu or wasn't very easy to find. Parking lot is a bit small but there is street parking on the side streets to Lowry.

We went to AntojitosRyan on a freezing Monday night after Christmas and they were so gracious and…read moreaccommodating. My partner and I were visiting from Chicago and their parents wanted to try out the new Ecuadorian place in the neighborhood. We were pleasantly surprised! Two of us got the Pollo a la Plancha, one got the Panang Curry, and the other got the chicken skewers. The chicken was very planchada (haha) but still delicious. They were out of their yucca frita, which we were sad about, but they gave us a side of plantains when we asked. The Panang Curry was surprisingly amazing - we were wondering if one of the chef's from the old restaurant that used to be here was working because it tasted so good. Check them out and support this new business!

Truthfully, what brought me here was that churro ice cream sandwich, lol. It just looked so good!…read moreFriends and I went on a Friday evening a little before 8pm. We were the only ones in the restaurant after a family left. We ordered a few different items because the menu had some great options. For starters, we got the pretzel with cheese sauce and mustard, wedge salad, and baked chicken sandwich. Everything was delicious! I loved how they split our shared wedge salad. It was SO huge and delicious. That chicken sandwich was bussin' bussin'. For dessert we split the churro ice cream sandwich and man, that was delicious. Service was good and our server was friendly. What a nice little spot. Inside was cozy and music playing was fun. If I'm in the area again, I'd stop.

Came here before a Twins Game. Made a reservation but it was surprisingly empty inside. They had…read moreour table already set. Service and food were great!

The service here is ridiculously fast for the lunch crowd, so quick you will think they started…read morecooking when you walked in. The cornbread is an amazing dish and their smash burgers are also very tasty. On top of it all the server slipped and spilled some food which was not an issue but the manager rushed over to ask if she could help. Not necessary but it was great to see.

While staying at the Royal Sonesta hotel for a conference, I dined at the Wood + Paddle Eatery two…read moretimes during my stay. Wood + Paddle is located inside of the Royal, it's their hotel restaurant. On my first night in Minneapolis, I'd arrived to the hotel for check-in around dinner time. Not sure where to go and tired from the flight, I headed down to the lobby and walked over. When I asked if I could get a table for 1, she asked me if I would be comfortable with eating at the bar. It was a Sunday night, so I think she wanted to reserve tables for parties of two or more. I was fine with it, but I noticed there were quite a few empty tables. A few days later, I had lunch with a colleague here. We got seated at a table, and the service was really good. Our waiter was attentive and made sure we kept our lunch within our time requirements so we could get back to the conference without issue. The food was really good. I tried to order or sample local or MN specialties during my trip. Below are the menu items that I tried: - Bison Burger with Fries - State Fair Cheese Curds (w/ house made, smoked ketchup) - Pork Chop (w/ a Norwegian inspired sauce) - Habanero Wings

We came here for restaurant week and had a very good experience!…read more Our server was great. Very personable and present without being overwhelming. The ambiance was very nice too. The place was very busy and had a good energy about it. I had the Jambalaya, which had chicken, sausage, and shrimp. It was pretty good and had a nice spicy kick. A good portion as well. Girlfriend had the shrimp etouffee with grits. It was nicely blackened and on a big bed of grits. Also spicy. Friend had the original lobster roll. He was surprised it came on Texas toast and not a roll. But he really enjoyed it. The dessert was a sinlme but delicious Cookit with ice cream. I recommend for restaurant week. And if you like seafood in the form of things like the lobster roll or shrimp etouffee that you don't get other places. I thought the jambalaya was fine but unremarkable. Not pictured here was the lobster mac and cheese. Which was only a small appetizer and I thought underwhelming (also, I don't like corn).

Smack Shack knows seafood, and the Seafood Paella proves it…read more The Seafood Paella arrives packed with perfectly cooked shrimp, clams, mussels, smoky sausage, and saffron rice that's loaded with flavor. Every bite brings something different, and the fresh seafood really shines without being overshadowed by the seasoning. The portion is generous enough to share, but you probably won't want to. The atmosphere is lively, the seafood tastes fresh, and the kitchen clearly pays attention to presentation as much as flavor. If you're looking for one of the Twin Cities' best seafood dishes, this one belongs on your must-order list. Fresh, colorful, and packed with flavor--Smack Shack delivers every time.

Chicken salad sandwich for lunch was very good, loved it! However, I froze my butt off during…read morelunch bc it was so cold in there (in July). Also, the metal chairs are some of the most uncomfortable I've experienced in a restaurant. Not sure I'll go back.

Yummy lil spot - We had smash burger, tater tot's, homemade…read morechips seasoned sour cream, and homemade ranch burger has even had homemade sliced pickles on them very delicious. Staff all friendly the bar tender was very nice. Clean warming place. Prices very reasonable.

I'm a fan of all restaurants owned by blue plate. This one has always delivered and our breakfast…read morewas great. Service was so nice and friendly without being baloney. I saw people ordering beer flights and Bloody Marys so the bar looks good. I stuck with coffee as it was a Tuesday. Egg sandwich was great and my friend had a frittata. Best touch, the colab with cry baby Craig's. Best MN based hot sauce IMO.

This place was great! There was great seating and it wasn't too loud, in out booth we felt very…read moreseparate and able to converse with no difficulty. A great beer selection and cocktails that looked delicious but the server didn't seem to know very much about either. The brussel sprouts were my favorite part, you have to try them if you come here. I got the bacon truffle burger with no bacon and the impossible patty substituted and it was quite tasty but nothing very special to be honest, most restaurants could replicate it so I thought it was a bit overpriced. I got the sweet potato fries with it which were delicious and came with an amazing chipotle aioli but they forgot to bring them out and I had to remind the serve about them. Overall, service and ambiance were great. We were checked in on just enough and felt very comfortable. The food was between good and great, some things were incredible and some weren't too special but still tasty. I would come back here but not on my own dime.

Went here for the holiday pop-up Red Nose Room and it was decked out for the holidays! Reservations…read morebooked up quickly so make them ahead of time next holiday season. The holiday pop-up was definitely worth a visit, but I don't think I would go out of my way to dine here for the normal menu. From the normal menu, the Ultimate burger was good but not outstanding. The truffle fries were crispy and the truffle flavor was not overpowering. The milkshake was creamy and not too sweet. The best bite was the house salad-- the crispy lil bacon and almond bits were a great texture contrast and the sherry vinaigrette was light. From the Red Nose Room menu, the Cranberry Spritzer mocktail was sweet and tart. I would've liked a little more dilution. The Cheese Fondue was fun for the novelty, but the flavor was a little bland and the fondue could've been more warm.

I coordinated a holiday lunch for my team of 13 people. I called ahead since I could only make a…read morereservation of 6 but was informed if I made multiple reservations as long as the # was accounted for, it would be good. Thankfully there was a dedicated parking area and we were early enough that it wasn't an issue. We got there on time and they got our tables together. Immediately upon entering, it's like a Christmas snow globe and everything in-between. The decorations were great and the servers were dressed up too. Our server was welcoming and explained our options. The space wasn't too crowded on a Tuesday lunch and we ordered drinks and appetizers. It came out but we noticed it was almost an hour since we arrived and we haven't gotten a chance to order our main dishes yet. We flagged down our server and she said she would be back to assist. Unfortunately some of our team members were running short on time not anticipating the delay, so some had to order to-go. The food came out in a reasonable time after we placed our orders and everything else went smoothly thereafter. My So Cal Burger impossible patty was slightly overcooked and dry. The fries were nicely crispy. Overall the ambiance was perfect for our holiday celebration.

Nolo's is another one of my North Loop favorites!…read more I've worked my way through a few items on the menu, but I always find myself coming back to the Ahi Tuna Rice Bowl. It's consistently fresh and flavorful, though I'd personally love a bit more sauce on it -- luckily, that's an easy fix since you can always ask for extra on the side. The interior is modern, bright, and really well designed working perfectly for a casual date night or happy hour catching up with friends.

Had reservations for dinner here to celebrate a bride to be. They did a great job handing our group…read moreof 10. Drinks and food here are a bit pricey. They also serve food in the other bars in the building. We stopped for drinks at the Rooftop Bar before coming here and the bartender recommended the chicken sandwich so that's what I got, with fries. It wasn't my favorite sandwich not sure if it was the green tomatoes or what throwing me off. Also couldn't really taste the hot honey but my cousin got the same thing w/ out the hot honey and maybe they swapped it, not sure but she wasn't feeling it either. The drinks were pretty good here and definitely a nice cozy but loud place to stop for in. I do recommend reservations because it was packed but bar looked like it was walk up service but again pretty tight space. It is definitely a beautiful restaurant if you're looking for aesthetic vibes.