First time here, definitely won't be the last! Came in during the blizzard and it was pretty slow…read morebut a great space, the patio would be great in the summer. This brewery also supports the pub pass - BOGO beers!! Beer: Porter Orc - porter with a very smooth finish Kilted yoga - Irish red ale with tons of flavor and notes of caramel. Parking - didn't look too big but lots of space up close. Cheers!!

Cool ambiance and yummy beer. Spotted this place driving down 47 and immediately wanted to sit on…read morethat patio. Initially, I thought the sign was for a Mediterranean place like the many other delicious spots off of University, but I wasn't upset when I looked into it and found it was a brewery! Tried 3 beers between the two of us. My partner loved the Bower amber so much he stuck with it. I tried the Kilted Yoga red ale, and the Five Bobs vanilla porter. All three were very well balanced and true to their style! As the sun sets it's directly on the patio, so bring sunglasses. Service was pleasant! Definitely a few regulars. The space inside is neat, lots of little rooms so if you want your own space you can find one! Board games. Parking lot.

The other food might be okay but please avoid the pizza. No other words but - it's just not very…read moregood. The bartender asked and to his credit got a shortbread pizza made after my dislike of the pizza but I couldn't eat it after my stomach was saying no. He compd it which was great but I really would rather had a decent meal.

3.5 stars. This place is surprisingly good for hotel food! The service here is really nice and…read morefairly fast, despite some of the reviews saying that the service here was awful. I got a steak which came with grilled asparagus and mashed potatoes. The steak was pretty good quality, and was also seasoned very well. It also had a little bit of grill flavor. The mashed potatoes were a good consistency - creamy but also a little bit of potato texture. The grilled asparagus was fresh and grilled the perfect amount. They were grilled so that they were very smokey but still nice and crunchy. Overall this place is really solid - the service is polite and fast, and the food is actually decent.

Had to return for a five star edit bc this spot has only gone up! Love the cigar parties on the…read morepatio in the summer. Live DJs are often playing. The cocktails were always good but have gotten even better. The Is Your Real Name Fonzi is my fave cocktail to pair with one of their cigars. Same with the food. It was always good but is even better now. The wings are fire and the collard dip is a fave. Salmon spaghetti is delicious. Beef tips are great too. There's live r&b and soul music multiple times a week. Great happy hour specials. This spot is a whole vibe. Friendly service. I'm always running into a friend or acquaintance when I go. It's the culture for me plus no foolishness. Love that for US. I love what they've cultivated here.

You enter through a door in the back of the building where the parking is located. I had…read morepreviously been here for a birthday party outside but had never been inside. Upon entering we were greeted by a woman who was clearly wearing multiple hats as she seemed rushed, a bit off putting and quite frankly distracted. It was Juneteenth the middle of the afternoon and there were maybe 6 people at the bar and one other table besides ours with 2 diners. The person seating us was also our server and the bartender. Menu is small but the items we ordered were all fabulous! Every single one! The collard green dip with cornbread pita chips was absolutely delicious - Think spinach artichoke dip but soul food! The salmon croquettes with lemon herb aioli and arugula salad that accompanied were fresh and light! The catfish sandwich with fries was hot, crispy and well seasoned with fresh lettuce and tomato on a perfectly tender brioche bun. I want to return so bad for the food but it was clear this host, server, bartender and partial cook was pulled in too many directions and that severely compromised our service and gave us stand off energy as first time patrons. I looked it up and she is actually one of the owners. She came across as irritated especially once we didn't order any alcoholic drinks first and then very short and curt following. What took the cake was her telling us she was leaving for the day and needed to close our tab while we were eating. Didn't ask did we want to order anything else and there was another server taking her place and an empty restaurant! My partner had to put his sandwich down wipe his hands pull out his wallet while she stood there impatiently. Then proceeded to linger around hugging her regular bar patrons. It was clear this is a "regulars" spot and if you're not one you're rolling the dice on the service you may or may not get. We were patient and didn't complain because it was Juneteenth and our intention to support black restaurants all weekend. I have many previous years in the industry as a cook, host and GM and I was stunned to know that she was one of the owners when I looked it up. Had planned to return for live music but unfortunately the off putting energy and unwelcoming vibe may have squashed that possibility. I hope they improve service because the food is delicious and deserves attention from a larger and more sophisticated audience.

The wings here are amazing. If you need a late night bite, they have a variety of foods ready to…read moreserve. My favorite were the wings. The ambiance provides a very welcoming vibe. The space is open for large and small groups. There is a seating area that occasionally requires VIP-like seating during peak hours of nightlife. Ample space parking. There is usually security in front entry way during peak hours checking for safety and doing the routine check upon entry. Drinks are usually reasonably priced. Sometimes they charge entry at the door if you come during the hours late night vibes. Only minor complaint is that some of the staff do not speak English too well. So don't feel slighted if you ask for an extra fork or paper plates and it does not arrive in time, or at all. Just find an employee who speaks English and they will cordially help you meet your needs.

This location is hidden and makes it difficult to find but once you find it it's a vibe. As an…read moreolder person I appreciate that it's low key and usually an older calmer clientele. On a Friday night there was $10 cover. The music was a mix of Afro and classic 80's and 90's. There are some pretty decent food options. One downside is some of the staff do not speak English so best to point or do what I did and show photos of what I wanted on my phone. Also I would like to see other people besides the African American community support this business. Also Free Parking!!!

Duffy's is always a great spot for breakfast or lunch. They expanded their kitchen recently and the…read morefood is solid! Service is super friendly and quick. Vibes are always great. Special today was a cinnamon apple waffle - so yummy!

Lunch choice of Mushroom and Swiss Chicken Sandwich was a disappointment compared to past…read moreexperiences. Chicken only slightly warm & a bit rubbery; mushrooms had to be searched for to consider appealing. So few I did not taste! Paid extra for a side of onion rings only to be disappointed as not even warm. We waited more than usually amount of time to have our food so did not want to ask for a replacement. Potato & ham soup was satisfyingly hot. Ice cold glass served with our beer choice was great on a hot humid day. As always the environment is a solid old school bar with plenty of neon signs and wood paneling. TV's were on but only two in the bar area were broadcasting anything the rest were noting the time of the next Twins game ... boring.

This was a place that I enjoyed the few times I have been. The food has always been great and the…read moreservice and ambiance is always good. I like to try different things every time I go since they tend to have some different specials. The wings always stand out to me, I love when they grill the wings give them a wonderful sauce and toppings. The cauliflower wings were some of the best I have ever had and I could have just eaten them for my meal.

Very small seating area either make a reservation or go at an off time. The staff is very friendly…read moreand will answer any questions you may have. The wings were insanely delicious. I had the forbidden door which I would definitely get again. The star of the show is their blue cheese and ranch that are homemade and insanely amazing. My husband also got the sautéed collard greens and absolutely loved them and ate every bite Very fresh, homemade and lots of meat.

The food and drinks are excellent and good value for the money. Crooners is nostalgic live music…read more The rooms are small and personal. It features many local musicians and groups that sing Jazz, R&B or band tributes. They have a piano bar and the Dunsmore (another smaller room) for up close and personal experiences. If you are looking for good local entertainment, ambiance, good food and good service. This is the place!

Okay, Crooners is not hip or trendy, but it serves a niche market for people with eclectic music…read moretastes. And while the crowd might trend older, these people have aged gracefully, maintaining a sense of cool. The story behind Crooners is fantastic. A former teacher, the woman owner made money building health facilities. She fell in love with a piano man on a cruise and built Crooners as a testament to her loving spouse. Sadly, her husband passed away before Crooners came to fruition. Her philanthropic work for developing countries and the indigent is well documented. She has a big heart. This was our first time at Crooners, and to test the waters, we drove up the Sunday evening of Memorial Day weekend to enjoy a R & B lounge singer in the free Maggie's Piano Lounge. While the sightlines at Maggie's are ridiculous (it's used as a holding pen for the bigger venues, and the patrons coming and going block your view), we had a great time. Dave, the vigilant and hard-working manager for all of Crooners, also acts as publicist, and was kind enough to show us the other venues. There isn't a bad seat in the house. Marci was our server, and she covers the rooms like a safety on a football field. How she knows when everyone is ready for another drink, to order, or for the check is magical. The food was good, and the menu covers all tastes. We enjoyed Crooners and will return when the performer matches our taste. Knowing what to expect helps. The Minneapolis metro area is fortunate to have a music venue that caters to music lovers outside the mainstream. Go and support Crooners. You'll enjoy yourself.

The food here was very bland and dry. Although the drink specials are always great, not a great…read moreplace for bites. I ordered a burger and we got the chicken bucket of wings. The wings were undercooked. The onion rings were so overcooked that it was inedible. The service was great however. This is a better place to go if you're looking for a place to get together for some drinks with friends.

I met up with my cousin for drinks at his usual spot. This is a big restaurant, I remember coming…read morehere during the summer for dinner and hanging out in the patio. They will have music playing and fire pit. Kitchen was already closed, so we ordered drinks at the bar and hangout at one of the booths. Pull tabs were already closed so they did the digital game tablet. Reminds me of the casino games.

Came in at 6:20 on a Wednesday night, it wasn't very busy. There were two of us in our party. We…read morewere seated right away, the hostess brought us water and was very cordial. After 20 minutes of not one single server stopping by to take our drink order or even greet us, we got up and walked out. I've been here a couple of times in the past for banquets and the food has been great with excellent service. But after 20 minutes of no recognition, I won't be back and I won't be recommending it anymore.

Met 2 girlfriends here tonight, it's been a few years since we ate here, Don't know why, I kind of…read moreforget about this place. Anyways traffic up 169 was absolutely terrible at 5:00!! Pour is in a little strip mall. They have added black curtains and some cozy seating areas from when we were here last. Nice updates. Our waitress was very accomdating until she got busy then we felt we were forgotten. We ordered the Drunken shrimp , bread with olive oil and the avocado toast to start with. The drunken shrimp is just as good as we remember the saffron sauce is sooooo good! but there were 3 of us sharing the apps and it only came with 2 crostini's we asked for a 3rd so we could each have one but little did we know that one very small skinny piece of bread had a $1.00 charge to it. The steak bites with their homemade blue cheese sauce was to die for melt in your mouth!! I even asked if we could buy some of the blue cheese sauce, she said no but that she would bring us another dish of it but she never did. My girlfriend ordered a cranberry mule drink, she was charged an extra $1.00 for the cranberry. We also ordered the goat cheese with sauces that were very delicious with an ample amount of crackers. We got the chocolate Ganache cake to share for dessert. But............ the waitress never took our empty dirty plates but showed up with the dessert with the mess on table, I asked for extra clean plates but she never brought them. Everything we ordered was very delicious, but as the night progressed our service got worse, we asked for the bill but she never came back to get our payment and we had questions my girlfriend walked it up to the bartender with our payments. 2 of us were paying cash and one a credit card and we were charged an extra fee of $5.18 for her using a credit card. That is when we saw the $1.00 charge for 1 piece 3/8" bread and the $1.00 for cranberry mule. Talk about nickel and diming. We would love to go back but unsure if I can get past some of these things. Also, now looking at the bill even closer, none of us had a mimosa and we were charged $8.95 for one.How did we miss that? All added up we paid $16.00 more than we should have. CRAZY!! Sadly, Don't know if I'll be back.

Food, service, and ambience all on point! Every time I…read morevisit, the food is spectacular, and as an added bonus, you can use your $10 monthly Resy credit from certain credit cards. Recently the salmon sliders were delicious with yucca fries.

Visited over lunch on a Friday. The parking lot was packed but we were seated right away. They let…read moreus know the menu had recently changed and shared their recommendations. I opted for the Caribbean Fried Chicken Sandwich which was the perfect balance of sweet and heat. Sometimes I don't love pineapple on sandwiches because they can be overpowering, but this was a welcome addition. The chicken was hot, juicy, and had a nice crunch. The fries were meaty and crispy. I love their list of unique sauce options! We tried their homemade ranch and sriracha honey lime. Both went great with our fries. I'll definitely be returning because of the quality and there are at least a few more items I want to try!