Bartender super friendly.for wine I went with the Stomp Kiwi Stomp- 2 Sauvignon Blanca from 2…read morediferent countries. Pours a little light. Then I got the chic pea wrap and the Caesar salad. Turned out to be too much food and I ate the second half of the wrap for breakfast the next day. It was delicious- light refreshing with lots of greens inside it. Plus I got the side salad with it instead of kettle chips and the salad was perfectly seasoned with the fresh greens. Would eat here again.

Such a cute and cozy wine bar. I love coming here for girls night and date night alike…read more The vibe is such a good mix of elevated but still really easy going. Whether you know wine well or just want a fun glass with friends, it feels welcoming and not intimidating. Their wine list is super curated with some really fun options and I love that you can do "fights" (flights) of most of the by the glass options. I especially love their boards, some of the best presented charcuterie style boards I have seen. They pair so well with the wine and are perfect for sharing. The space itself is beautiful and thoughtfully designed with lots of little seating areas that make it feel intimate but still social. Service is great too. Friendly, helpful, and always willing to give recommendations.

I needed to kill an hour while in the north loop and I wandered into Barcelona. It was fabulous. On…read morea nice sunny warm afternoon, I got a table against the huge windows to people watch and enjoy the MPLS skyline. It was happy hour and they had a nice Rioja available by the glass. I also got a happy hour tapas plate special of Patatas Bravas which were crispy potato bites sitting in a nice tomato salsa and topped with aioli. It was a perfect amount of food and wine. Service was excellent. I love the vibe. With exposed brick and ceiling, large picture windows and stone bar top, it was cozy and hip. I want to come back and try more tapas plates. So may good options to try.

Just wanted to provide an update that the GM reached out to me and invited my party back for dinner…read moreon the house. We were immediately welcomed with sparkling wine and the team went above and beyond to rectify our less than ideal previous meal there. Thanks to the Minneapolis Barcelona Wine Bar team for recognizing and correcting a previous service failure with a fabulous and fully recovered service WIN!

Hands down best selection of natural wines in Minneapolis; constant rotation so my wife and I have…read morebeen able to enjoy a wide selection over the course of our (many) visits to Bar Brava. The food Has never disappointed and the service and ambiance rounds out the entire experience. Pro tip: ask the owner for the Porron!

SUSHI BY BAASKA The…read morefood was excellent. Starting with their delicious Waygu Sliders to the elegant BlueFin sushi rolls and the Mixed Sashimi Platter. Everything on this menu was amazing. I highly recommend visiting this pop up restaurant before it is too late.

I've had some incredible seasonal drinks at Silver Fern over the last year! The latest one I loved:…read moreRaspberry Cheesecake Latte. It's truly a perfect drink! That cheesecake topping with raspberry syrup felt like dessert without being too sweet. It really complemented the latte. The team here is always nice and helpful and the place is usually bustling with energy. Really awesome cafe in Northeast Mpls!

I absolutely adore this place! I've been a couple times now and have never been let down. The vibes…read moreare immaculate and the staff are always incredibly friendly and quick with orders. I recommend getting there as early as possible because it's very popular and fills up quickly! I most recently went to try their fall coffee flight, which included pumpkin spice latte, miso caramel latte, tiramisu latte (with a lady finger!), and a chaider. To my surprise, I liked miso caramel latte the most! I thought it for sure would've been the pumpkin spice latte. The chaider was pretty good too, but a little too sweet for me. I'll definitely be back again soon!

Finally made it here & had a great meal. My friend from Hawaii was visiting & she texted me a…read morecouple weeks in advance asking me if I've been meaning to try any new restaurants. I immediately replied Vinai & she told me she booked us a reservation & I was excited for 2 weeks until we arrived. AMBIANCE: It feels like a more upscale trendy Asian spot but still felt warm, airy, and welcoming. Folks were both dressed up and casual. Our server was nice, but did think it was funny how she explained "family style" to a table of Asian folks but I guess it's safer not to assume. FOOD: It was all delicious but my fav was the Laab Carpaccio-that's a must get! We also enjoyed the Fun Fun Egg Noodles & Hmong Cucumbers for something healthier & then the pork chop. It was def worth paying extra for the green hot sauce & for some extra sticky rice. We also enjoyed our cocktails and mango sticky rice dessert. Yes it's a bit spendy but I would say it's worth it & can't find any of these dishes at Hmong Village :) Lastly, I saw the owner of the restaurant join the table next to us. I was so close to leaning over and giving him a high-five but resisted embarrassing my friend, but maybe next time!

Food: 3/3 Overall, the food we chose was very good. I…read morehighly recommend the double cut pork chop. The flavors were familiar, yet elevated by the chef in a refreshing way. I'm sure lots of you are wondering what this means. Well, IMO there are lots of Asian restaurants in the Twin Cities that try to elevate the food for what is typically considered cheap Asian street/home-cooked food so they can charge a premium price. Most of them do it very poorly. This place actually hits the mark on most of their dishes. This is not just a trendy place for less familiar Caucasian patrons, but can be enjoyed by those familiar with the flavors. Service: 1/1 Staff was attentive and provided excellent service. I was seated in a busier spot, and the servers always made an effort to give me plenty of space. Ambiance: 1/1 The seating was clean and spacious, and the lighting was not too bright or too dim. It is street parking, but it is manageable with the nearby neighborhoods.

I don't know why all the best places are off of Central, but this was no exception! We were eating…read morenearby, per our Fri-date tradition, and decided to swing in here for a drink. We sat ourselves at a small table for two in the window, and were brought menus immediately upon sitting. This place had that charming old world vibe with antique touches, warm wood, and aesthetically pleasing upgrades. The place was hopping, but still enough space to find room at the bar if needed. Some people were grabbing a causal drink after work, some were dressed up for a date, all felt welcome. I tend to order old fashioneds everywhere I go, and this place had their version on the menu! My partner ordered something a little sweeter per his taste, and all I can is, they didn't last long! Perfect little spot to pop in for a drink and chat with friends! Street parking can be difficult, but if you park a few blocks back and walk, it's doable!

I love Social Oak and will continue to go there . The waiters and the the staff are super…read morefriendly. The bartenders are very friendly. It's overall just a happy place to be.

great service, drinks and excellent food and wonderfully friendly waitresses. The place was busy as…read morecould be so you know it's gotta be good.

Popped in for brunch and let me say, it nailed the spot in all the right ways…read more Think, solid neighborhood bar that you can roll into for brunch, lunch, or dinner and feel perfectly at home. Catch a game on TV? Neighborhood option. Service was great on this occasion, from the vibes, to the drinks, to the food, to the sever herself. Zero complaints. Had a maple old fashioned and espresso martini which were both mixed spot on. For food, I went with the sausage gravy and biscuits which came with a healthy amount of eggs. Everything was seasoned perfectly and for one person, questionably heathly on the portion. Exactly what you want at a neighborhood brunch on the weekends. Especially if you "turned up" the night prior. Only downside? Parking is rough. If you're in the neighborhood? Perfect. If not, the lot is tiny and it's off a busy street. They did add overflow across the street, which on my trip was also packed. If you find yourself in that scenario you should be able to snag street parking, though you'll need to walk a few blocks. Definitely recommend.

Food: Their food and drinks affordably tasty. They have…read morevegan options like the cauliflower chicken, their regular wings are seasoned to perfection and just the right amount of crisp. Drinks range from wine to bear to alcohol from Black brands. Service: Customer service was always been top notch from the bartenders and owner was so helpful in providing overview of the game, local culture/clubs, MN having the most golf courses which shocked the hell out of us. He have us basic lessons, advice on clubs for women and beginners, stance, what par meant, and hand positioning. Overall personable guy and went out his way to ensure we were good and had some background about golf and MN golf culture. Very genuine. Let the record reflect that I'm not saying that because he's from Chicago (the best city to Eva do it ) ijs Price: Very reasonably priced with options to golf for 30 mins increments. We paid 80 for 1.5 hours which was just enough time. I'm not sure about the food so I've included a menu. I didnt order anything personally this time around. Ambiance: It was an overall great experience for my 2nd time around. Last Summer that had a mixed with a DJ and it was a great turn out. Intergenerational crowd with lots of photo worthy spaces and seating areas. Very comfortable high top tables and lounge area with open space to mingle. They have great artwork, open spaces yet felt inviting for times when networking is appropriate. It would be great for corporate events or mixers. Great lightening, private party spaces and the bar area is nice. I'm glad I remained open to trying it out again after delcaring "golf wasn't my ministry" I just needed a lil more education and hands on basics. I look forward to what's in store for Par365 10/10 would recommend!

Omg. What a VIBE!!!! Went to an event they were hosting…read morewith MNBlackbox and it was such a vibe. I had never been before but I really liked it. They have virtual golf and retro video games in.the bays. They also have food and drinks (alcohol and mocktails), what more can you ask for?​ The owner is so gracious you can't help but support and the bartender made it less awkward that I was there alone Wings, cauliflower bites and a strawberry margarita made for a good night. I will definitely be back.

Absolutely loved this place! Excellence all around! This place checks almost every box…read more Great outdoor dining area- it was a little too windy to sit outside today, but will for sure be back to enjoy the summer patio. Can't beat the views and the parking if you're lucky is pretty close, but no problem to walk to this place. Inside seating is just as nice with great views. Service was exceptional! We had the absolute best server who was just amazing! So outgoing and made the visit enjoyable. Just an absolute delight and I heard others complimenting his as well. He really made our Mother's Day brunch enjoyable. Food was great: Mediterranean chop salad looked amazing and was said to be very good. Eggs, bacon and toast were good. American breakfast- good potatoes. Breakfast sandwich was good. Amazing sauce on the arugula. Breakfast tacos were also said to be good with really good tortillas. Bloody Mary was pretty good. It didn't have all the bells and whistles with it, but it was a great spicy flavor. This place is a gem and checked all the boxes. I am sure it is quite packed in the warmer months. Excellent music playlist and clean restrooms. Highly recommend this place!

Lovely restaurant with amazing views of the river, bridge, and city skyline in the heart of St…read moreAnthony Main. We sat at the beautiful bar on Easter afternoon for some lovely cocktails. I went with the Mexico City cocktail that has a smoky yet fruity taste to it alongside a black salt rim. Delish. Then I had a mini gin martini which was the perfect size to try it out (on the happy hr menu). We'll be definitely back in the future to dine in. Their brunch menu looks great and their patio overlooking the city - can't beat those views! Remy and Brady were our awesome bartenders who were friendly and helpful with suggestions.

Have been wanting to come here since they opened, but always forget about it behind the store…read more After seeing photos from a friend who stopped by, I decided to make a reservation and finally give the sidebar a try. The space is very nice. A little loud, but not so bad you can't have a conversation. I love the big windows along the side and being behind the storefront on the other side. For the food...fantastic. I saw arancini on the menu, which I can never say no to. These had a pea pesto, which was perfect for spring. I ended up getting the chicken sandwich for my dinner and had a couple fabulous cocktails. Since we stopped in for a birthday celebration, we were also treated to a delicious scoop of cake batter ice cream. Our server was delightful, very fast and incredibly friendly. He also had great suggestions for those who wanted a recommendation. All in all, would definitely come back to the Sidebar!

I absolutely love this restaurant. I've been twice and brunch and twice for dinner. The cocktails…read moreare unique and tasty, and the food is always amazing. I'm pescatarian and there are a lot of veggie forward options to choose. My favorites are the hummus crudities plate (it's not boring I promise!), fondue, mussels, and the broccolini. The ambiance is intimate and cozy, but it can get a bit loud due to how many people are seated in the smaller space.