Cool converted industrial venue with excellent food. The menu is well-labeled for gluten free (GF) choices. I sat at the bar for dinner and the vibe was friendly and fun. Highly recommend. read more

This is my first experience at spoon and stable and all i can say is WOW! The bartender Brody was very knowledgeable, kind, personable, and took the best care of us. I will DEFINITELY be returning. The margarita and oysters were simply divine. Brody made our experience spectacular! read more

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Wow. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Amazing food. And I even got a learning experience chatting with someone at the bar. I love when people teach me about my own assumptions so I can grow. Food was fantastic. read more

If, for some irrelevant reason, you do not have a reservation to dine at this epic bastion of palette pleasing perfection, get one NOW! From the moment you walk in and get greeted by the extremely pleasant hosts, to the moment you bid farewell to the staff that now feel like a new family, your experience will be awesome! The portions of every course are small enough that you need to try one from each, and you will not be disappointed. The cocktails, mocktails, and rotating taps are all well paired with the food. Truly a place to splurge! Go with friends so you can try some of everything! My wagyu steak was fork-tender, and all of the duck dishes were fabulous. Our waiter, Henry, was attentive, helpful, simultaneously zippy-quick and laid back, and even took the time to listen to my terrible dad jokes! We will be back! read more

Spoon and Stable - Wagyu Steak. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 , there were some great hitters and some miss. However, the hitters were SUPER DUPER GOOD. Get the pork chop and duck pasta. Dessert: 5/5 tried all of them, get the ice cream dessert, SO GOOD. read more

I was looking forward to coming here while in town for a conference. I am so glad that I went! The food was so yummy. I think it was the best dinner I've had in a really long time. The atmosphere is lovely and the bartenders were super nice and welcoming. read more

Who ordered the ambiance? Well we did when we made reservations here. We originally reserved the bar area but since it was full they sat us in the main dining which worked out perfect. We ordered almost everything from the bar menu, truffle arancini, wings, prawns & meatballs. All were delish. My favorite was the wings & prawns which had an Asian fusion flavor. The meatballs had an Indian masala flavor with a small side nan bread. For our mains we ordered the Duck and it was made perfect. Also ordered the scallops and you get three huge scallops cooked perfectly with great flavors. Our last dish was wagyu steak and honestly I was disappointed with this dish. It was too tough to eat and I had a hard time swallowing it. I was so looking forward to this dish too but for $38 it was not worth it. We also had some side dishes of pasta & spinach which were delish. Overall we had great service but when we got the bill our server explained the 21% service fee and stated it didn't include the gratuity which contradicts the info card regarding this fee. In any case we tipped her an extra $10 even though we already paid $49 for that fee. I really don't think the servers should be telling us that gratuity is not included when they apply such a hefty service charge already. I was about tho give this place one less star but though overall the food and service was pretty great. read more

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It would be unwise, in my opinion, to not note that the architecture and design of this beautiful establishment was taken very seriously. It is a pleasure to walk through the doors and be in this large open space with ceilings that probably sore 30 feet tall at least. It always feels clean including the bathrooms, and the general sense that every server is your server no matter what always makes me feel welcome and taken care of. It is my considered opinion that without a doubt Spoon and Stable makes a valiant effort every day to deliver high quality service and cuisine. This is my third visit for brunch, I must say I was delighted to find an open table for two on Mother's Day so that a friend and I could catch up. We arrived at the restaurant about 20 minutes early and had a seat at the bar to enjoy a cocktail and a breakfast pastry. I must say the "Salty Dog" the bartender made for me was one of the best breakfast cocktails I have had. One of the whimsical and interactive components to brunch at Spoon and Stable is the ability to walk up to the kitchen counter and view all of the pastries before you order. I already had the crêpe cake on my mind but decided to in addition to that , enjoy a starter off pastry. We were greeted by incredibly friendly hosts and shown to a lovely table for two. In my experience at this restaurant, often at the tables for two are quite small and close to others which makes it uncomfortable and uninviting for an intimate me up with a friend or loved one. Today we met great fortune and replaced at a table for two next to the beautifully and close the glass wine cellar. It felt private enough that we could have a conversation without feeling like everybody around us was listening. I will also say for those if you would like me that are incredibly concerned about the quality of coffee, here it is always searing hot and spectacular. Our selections for our brunch were very good. We felt guided through the menu by our server. I think that out of all of the things that we ordered my favorite was the sausage and biscuits. The quality of the sausage and the flavor of it brought me back to my childhood on the rare occasion that we would go out to eat for brunch. The biscuits were baked perfectly and crumbled apart with an intense battery and fresh baked taste. The "Crepe Cake" never disappoints, however, I would not be offended if perhaps a slightly larger amount of sweetness was added to the creme or to the top of the slice. It is overwhelming rich and decadent. You could certainly come in for a cup of coffee and share this piece for an indulgent Sunday morning "fix the hangover with sugar", treat. I truly enjoy eating at this restaurant. I often am waiting for that over the top wow factor that so many people say that they experience. I have found everything that I have ever ordered at Spoon and Stable to be well executed. The only thing that I would've changed about this meal, what have been being offered fresh cracked pepper, and also I must admit that the hashbrowns severely lacked salt. I'm never really sure about the etiquette of asking for salt and pepper at a finer dining restaurant, and this time I elected to not ask. My mistake. In conclusion, I'm not quite sure yet if the incredibly long wait for a Saturday night reservation is compensated for by the cuisine. That being said, I prefer it to it's across the street neighbor "Bachelor Farmer". If I were ever hungry and close by and there happened to be an opening at spoon and stable I would absolutely go mostly because they are incredibly consistent with the quality and execution of their food. A must try. read more

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MUST GO! Worth the hype! After driving around to find parking on the street, we went on a nice 2 block walk in the fun Minneapolis neighborhood to Spoon and Stable. We had reservations (which is a necessity as this place is full in advance) and were quickly seated to our comfy quiet table. The decor is very "inner city rustic chic" with an upscale twist, perfect for a special occasion without the stuffy feel. The food is out of this world. We purposely went hungry so we would try as many things as possible. The ingredients are great and fresh and the menu is a nice break from the "typical" new american dishes you can get around the area. Lots of creativity with each item and everything is delicious. We had the duck and snapper, both amazing as well as perfectly cooked. I also recommend the sunchoke soup and tartare for appetizers. If you have friends or family from out of town who are foodies, definitely get reservations here as soon as you have a date as it fills up fast. You won't be disappointed! read more

Great location, great venue, great staff and great food! Bravo S&S! Would recommend all of their fish dishes and clever house cocktails! read more

So delicious and cool. The atmosphere is casually chic. Great bar scene. We had excellent cocktails. I had a rum Old Fashion which was better than with whiskey. We loved the tomato and burrata salad. Then we had some kind of squash ravioli which was delicious and perfect for the current fall weather. Then, we had a delicious plate of roast beef that tasted like something your grandmother would make if she were a Cordon Bleu chef. Our waitress was a delight and made the experience fun. The place was packed which isn't surprising given how delicious it was. Come here without any hesitation. It's attractive, fun and delectable. read more

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This review has been long overdue. My parents, brother, and I visited Spoon & Stable a while ago. At the time, my mom was battling cancer and had a limited menu option of, well, basically eggs. From the time I made the reservation to the time we stepped into the restaurant, the entire staff was tremendous. The hostess confirmed her diet and said we would be taken care of...as did the waiter...and the chef delivered. The entire meal was incredible - including the simple scramble eggs my mom ate. Sadly, my mom would pass away three months later. However, the impact this staff had on us was great. While I live in Alabama, I wanted to eat at Spoon & Stable during a visit and they delivered. read more

Spoon and Stable - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I really love Spoon and Stable, I've been here several times for dinner and brunch, and always love my food and the atmosphere. The staff is always very friendly and welcoming, and the cocktails are always delicious. I really don't think you can go wrong here, I especially love coming for brunch and selecting from their array of morning sweets - shoutout to the crepe cake for becoming my new favorite form of cake. The only reason I give this place 4/5 stars is sometimes the service is too slow. We've sat for awhile before getting our drinks order or food order in a couple of times, and I don't blame the wait staff, I think they don't always have enough wait staff working. For the price and quality of the food, I really think the service should be on par with what you are paying. Like I said, always had very friendly and helpful service, but sometimes you are waiting at your table for too long before they come over to take your order. read more

This has been the fanciest restaurant I've ever been to. With that being said, the taste isn't for everyone. I had the Alaskan Black Cod and although it was good, it was not the best I've ever had. The creamed spinach did outperform however. My sister is vegetarian and said her cauliflower steak was the best meal she's ever had. The waitstaff was impressive as you could tell they had professional training. Overall a good experience but for the price it was probably not worth it. read more

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Now approaching its fourth anniversary of service there was no doubt Spoon and Stable would figure into the Minnesota dining itinerary, Chef Gavin Kaysen having just returned from an event in California to join Executive Chef Chris Nye inside an open kitchen where local ingredients are transformed into elegant plates that build complex flavors through unique combinations while still focusing on its owner's French training. Called Spoon and Stable thanks to the Restaurant's position inside a renovated space for Horses, Kaysen explaining at one point during the meal that Wine is stored in underground cellars discovered serendipitously during a construction process that has created a high-ceilinged room which is rustic yet upscale and lined with art, it was declining a reserved table in favor of a spot at the Chef's counter that a seat was taken, each station working diligently to feed a fully packed room on Monday night. Ironically sat next to a businessman from Nashville who was also familiar with Gavin's cooking from Cafe Boulud, a similar sensibility as relates to flavors and presentations brought back to Minneapolis indicative of precisely why Chef Kaysen is mentioned amongst America's most talented Chefs, it was from servers who balanced humor with professionalism that Bread was served, a housemade Whole Wheat Sourdough reminiscent of Keller's Epi at Bouchon but built of locally milled Flour and served with a liberal smear of Whipped Butter. Described as a "Midwest" Restaurant but probably better thought of as globally influenced and built on classic technique, a Rice Ball perfumed with Truffles atop Fontina Fondue awakening the palate, it was soon thereafter that a contribution from The Great Lakes gifted diners with Croquettes stuffed by Walleye and Potatoes in the style of Brandade, each one given levity by the acid and salt of Sauce Gribiche. Happily allowed to sample items from the Bar menu in addition to larger entrees and appetizers, a similar way of ordering employed at Bellecour to enjoy more variety, it was as Radiohead played overhead that "Sliders" featuring Duck Meatloaf lacquered in Tamarind Glaze arrived, the Celery serving to keep richness in check just as Radishes and a spritz of Mango Vinegar would the generous slice of Foie Gras that arrived next with roasted Carrots. At this point making tough choices, prices that might seem "high for Minnesota" actually a bargain for sizable servings of top quality Meat and Produce prepared with such attention to detail, it was with expletive-inducing-good housemade Pasta and 'Nduja produced on-site that savories wrapped, the program at this point turned over to Chefs Diane Yang and Alexandra Motz who'd been busily working without hardly a moment's rest throughout the evening. Torn between four choices but with limited capacity after a long day, the decision thus deferred to a server who suggested one old and one new, suffice it to say that all the praise heaped upon Yang's Honey and Cream Cake is deserved for rethinking Tres Leches to be less Sweet and more texturally compelling while a Black Sesame Sponge topped in vibrant Concord Grape Sorbet and Caramel continued in the same vein as Kaysen's plates by taking ingredients not previously seen together and making one wonder why no one ever thought of it before. Finishing up with Petit Fours, the Lemon Cake and invigorating Pate de Fruit both memorable at the end of a meal that did not lack for highlights, it was with a bill less than half what one would expect in New York paid that guests departed, the fact that Spoon and Stable could easily rest on its laurels as a "big fish in a small pond" thankfully not at all the case as Kaysen and his team are producing Food that would thrill diners in any major market on either coast or in between. read more

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The food here is very good, the service was lacking at times! Came here for dinner on a recent biz trip after a friend's recommendation! It was not easy getting a reservation due to the popularity of this place. I arrived and was immediately taken to the counter seating right in front of the open kitchen. I'm a huge fan of open kitchen and so that was very nice to watch all the action while dining. I waited and waited for quite some time before someone came to ask me what I wanted to drink. Then I had to wait some more to flag someone down to ask for a dinner menu. This person dropped off the menu and immediately left without giving me any information. I stared at the menu for a while more while being ignored and finally when the person came to bring me my drink, I was able to ask him if I could order. Then another person shows up to take my order. At this point, 3 people have came to my table doing various things and I'm thoroughly confused. I know the restaurant's busy but the person who took my order was very impatient when answering my questions regarding the menu. The meal got better once my food came out. I got the bison tartare which was well seasoned and beautifully presented. Then followed by the giant pork chop, their signature dish. I have to be honest and say that the pork chop was a bit stiff, perhaps it was just mine. I didn't finish it and took the rest of it home, it actually tasted better the next day after I took it out of the fridge. The second half of my meal was served by a different 4th person, who was very nice and helpful. Street parking was very easy to find. read more

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Last Wednesday (the night before Thanksgiving) I went to Spoon and Stable for the 2nd time, but it was my first time eating in the restaurant and not at the bar. We had a group of 4, with one friend visiting for the holiday weekend from Colorado, and we were so excited to have a night out at Spoon and Stable, but unfortunately, we did not have a very good experience. My friend had made a reservation at 6pm, but when they got there the host and Bill Summerville couldn't find our reservation in the system. They finally searched for it, and told us it was at 9pm. This was odd, as the Open Table reservation confirmation email said 6pm, and Spoon and Stable had called and confirmed (with a voicemail) for 6pm. The general attitude towards us was that we made a mistake in our reservation time, and were just trying to get in early. They then told us that we were lucky and they would make room for us to sit at the "Chef's Table" - which is really a counter and not ideal for 4 people. We were courteous and thanked Bill for seating us there, but his demeanor made us feel silly and like we weren't wanted at the restaurant before we even sat down. I try to be pretty positive, so once we were seated, I tried to forget about our reservation snafu. Our server came over, and I talked to him about the menu and explained that my group really likes to share multiple dishes at restaurants so we can try more things. He told me that really wouldn't work well at the counter, and he didn't recommend it. I agree that a counter is not ideal for this, but we didn't request it and would have rather sat at a table for 4. When asking for wine recommendations, the responses from our server were "its a pretty basic red" and "its a Spanish white"... Our server was working a private room as well, and you could tell that was his priority. Gavin Kaysen did come over and say hello to us and thank us for coming in, which was exciting. It was also fun to watch all the salads and appetizers being made right in front of us, but no one making them engaged us at all (I'm not sure if they do this for anyone else). It was also tough because we couldn't all talk since we were in a line down the counter. We ordered multiple dishes, and we did share at the counter (we made it work just fine). Our favorites were the dill cured salmon and endive appetizers, and the cod and chicken for main dishes. We also liked the pappardelle and spinach with cheese curds. The presentation of the milk chocolate tort was good, but it was too sweet for me and i would have preferred a darker chocolate. After our meal, my friend pulled up his Open Table email and nicely showed Bill in case something was wrong with their system. He wasn't interested in looking at it. I loved the ambiance of Spoon and Stable, and was so excited for a new, good restaurant in the North Loop. I had a great experience at the bar the Friday night before the official Sunday opening. Unfortunately, I was very unimpressed by the service at my last visit and don't know if I'll be recommending Spoon and Stable to anyone soon... read more

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Why. So. Salty?! We went to Spoon & Stable on Saturday, July 27th to celebrate our Anniversary. We were excited about it as we had heard good things about it. We were disappointed. It wasn't all bad, but for the life of me I can't understand why good/better restaurants need to use so much salt? Especially in dishes where it's not really needed. The restaurant is in the North Loop in Downtown Minneapolis and it is a neat space, open and airy. And, though it was only 6 pm, it was already packed. To start they brought out whole wheat sourdough buns with whipped butter. These were excellent! Our server said that the chef has had the same starter for over 12 years and you could tell. Really good. We then had the bison tartare and it was excellent as well. By itself or using some of the sourdough with it, it was really good. That's when things went downhill. I ordered the pork chop and my wife had the scallops with couscous. We also ordered a side of creamed spinach as that is a favorite of ours. My pork chop was overdone. The sauce on it was flavorful, but the chew on the chop itself was tough due to being well done. It was also too salty. My wife's scallops were good and had a nice sear on them. However, the couscous and its sauce was too salty as well. When the creamed spinach arrived we were surprised to see that it was covered in fried cheese curds which we thought was odd as it didn't say that on the menu. I mean if we wanted cheese curds, we would have ordered cheese curds (they aren't on the menu). What it meant was that we each had 2 small bites of creamed spinach as we didn't want to eat cheese curds. And for $12 there should have been more of, oh I don't know, what we ordered. And, guess what, it was too salty. Granted, I am not a professional chef, but I do cook a lot and use salt when I cook. However, salt should help accompany and bring out the flavor of the dish not dominate it and be the overwhelming flavor. The wine selection is large so you can find one to your liking. As for tipping, I like the fact that Spoon just includes the 21% tip. That way a hard-working server doesn't get stiffed. Maybe a bit controversial as sometimes people use a poor tip to act a comment on the overall experience and the quality and taste of the food. All in we spent $241 on our meal. Hey, maybe some folks enjoy that much salt, just not us so we won't be back. read more

This place is going on my list as one of the top places to eat in Minneapolis. It's located in North Loop. The food is amazing. I ate so well, that I didn't even finish the treat box at the end of the meal. Completely complimentary, and we still left some behind. 5 stars - Baby beet tartine. Beets on rye toast, fresh goat cheese, shallot marmalade, and bee pollen. There was a mix of golden and red beets and also shaved red beets that were softly pickled. I love beets and this was one of the best preparation combos of beet that I've seen. 5 stars - Wild mushroom soup. Barley, leeks, vermouth, and watercress. Very good. I could have eaten two bowls. Not just puréed mushrooms, but while wild mushrooms in this one. The barley added a great chew and substance to this dish making it enough for a meal. 5 stars - Spinach with cheese curds. No question, bets part of the meal. Creamed spinach and deep fried cheese curds on top. I liked the texture difference with the taste of it all. So good! 4 stars - Grapefruit Pavlova. With an olive oil cake and frozen yogurt. I liked that this one was not too sweet. The flavors were not competing but instead complimentary. The grapefruit segments, olive oil cake, and pavlova with a lemon curd like filling worked well together. 5 stars - Small tin filled with treats. The best one of all was the mint chocolate macaron. Tasted just like mint chocolate chip ice cream. There was also a piece of fruit jelly, pistachio biscotti, and caramel. This is a place not to be missed. Most others know that too because it's hard to get reservations. We got there right when service started at 5pm, and took a seat at their tables by the bar. First come first serve. I'll do this again next time I come. And there will be a next time, no doubt! read more

Spoon and Stable - Baby beet salad - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

This was probably the best meal of my life. We got a last-minute Friday night reservation that someone must have just cancelled. The space is beautiful, and we had a particularly lovely table with a view of the extensive wine collection. We ordered the most popular dishes according to Yelp: the bison tartare, spaghetti nero, pork chop, and finished with the honey and cream cake for dessert. WOW. Everything was perfect. I was hesitant to order the pork chop because it's not a dish I typically go for, but it was so tender and delicious. Our waiter was fantastic. So attentive and friendly, which I really appreciate. Can't wait to return! read more

Spoon and Stable - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Delicious, must visit! We went with my partner's mom who's from outside of Minneapolis and she enjoyed as well. I really wanted to find the best of Minneapolis and we certainly found it. And it is walking distance from our hotel, Hewing. read more

I left happy, because I was full. The food and service did not disappoint! It was my birthday, of course I heard about the cotton candy, so I booked reservations 2 months in advance. The space is beautiful and modern. Open concept. You can see the bar, kitchen, and a classy little wine space. If I had limitless dough I'd build an enclosed wine room like they have here. Maybe I could make my whole basement a wine room...hmmm...so many ideas. They even had a "counter" garden. It was awesome! The space was cozy, yet spacious. I felt like I was dining at a rich friends house. Although I don't have any insanely rich friends that have homes like this... My fiancé told the server it was my birthday and that we expected a delicious dinner. We're assholes like that. Good thing our server was GREAT! She explained the menu and made oohhh ahhh noises at our orders which reassured our decisions. I had an old fashion to start, with a twist, pineapple I think, either way, it was very good. For our meal we tried the smoked sturgeon tartine, 50- day aged ribeye for two, cheese curds with creamed spinach, and smoked wild mushrooms. Wow, wow, wow, wow. The chilled sturgeon was a great start to our meal. It was refreshing and light, with a good zip of flavor. Meat came with a black truffle au jus. My god it was good. The smoked mushrooms with Parmesan cheese put it out of this world. The mushrooms were a must. We also had broccolini with the ribeye. It had a perfect soy like glaze on it and added a nice tang. My fiancé is also now demanding his cheese curds come on top of creamed spinach. High maintenance is what I say. I've created a foodie monster. To top it all off we ordered a chocolate panna cotta. It came with ice cream, crunchy graham cracker thingys, and chocolate bits. Sooooo f'ing creamy, decadent, and mind blowing. My favorite of the night. After all that food our server brought me cotton candy, quadruple the size of my head. Yes, I ate it. #fatanddontcare read more

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A very good restaurant that deserves 5 stars for effort and execution. More of a world tour than a world class experience though. First off, the food was much better than last time with no misses. I almost ordered the pot roast again to see if I got unlucky, but maybe next time. Everything we ordered was between good and great, if not a bit confusing. Let me explain. One thing I noticed when I left is that they bill themselves as a "French-inspired menu in a cozy, rustic-chic vintage carriage house." This was a huge surprise to me and did not capture what I was seeing on the menu. Then I looked up the chef's background and it all became very clear!! He cut his teeth under Boulud. Daniel is one of my all time favorite's and I often reference as some of the best service and execution I've ever seen. That training really shines at S&S! We sat inside this time and the kitchen is very well run. However, the menu composition and flavors are where I get confused. Just like at Demi, the food is a world tour of fusions and rustic dishes. There is absolutely no focus or theme. Each dish is it's own thing that has nothing to with the next. I will admit, that I love it though. It's like a tour of NYC dining (if a bit outdated) and his execution is the best in town. If only it was billed as such, then I wouldn't have had to go here twice and Demi once just to figure that out. Also, his use of flavors seems off, but maybe with this perspective it would be more palatable. For this one, I will go though each dish to explain my thoughts. Bread: Still love fresh bread but this time was slightly under. Still much appreciated and the butter is delicious. Great with soup. THEME: Sure, French rustic. Hamachi: If I didn't have the best crudo of my life last week (Colita) then I would probably rave about this more. It's great and fresh and the fish was excellently prepared. The acid (lime?), pepper and scallion is a great combo. I recommend this. Just looked up the pepper and wow, the habanero is the best flavored pepper IMO and this is a heatless one?! Cool. THEME: South American? Caribbean? Tartare: This is my favorite dish of the night. The crackers are there, but don't get in the way. The flavor and acid are spot on! I would go back for this dish. THEME: Bobby Flay SW American? Carrot Soup: The soup we had in the summer was excellent, while this time it was probably the weakest dish of the night. It was pretty, executed perfectly and they split it for the two of us, which is A+ service. However, other than carrot, it was one note: Ginger. And not even a balanced ginger flavor with some heat, just lots of well cooked ginger. We make ginger tea a lot and this is what it tastes like when you boil ginger for a long time. I have to assume there were other ingredients, but they did not come through at all. Great way to finish the bread though. THEME: Carrot soup is French, but something makes me want to say ginger carrot is more British? I think we can say this one was on theme, maybe. Will give this one to Gordon Ramsey. Cappelletti: Again, another really cool ingredient, the Koginut! This is part of the "Italian" menu. I was telling my wife that the Nero is really well reviewed and she said to me "maybe this is a pasta place?". Anyways, this was not the most exciting dish, but was so comforting and delicious. THEME: Blue Hill Rustic American Italian. Pork Chop: The pork was cooked perfectly. Some of the fatty bits were the best bites of pork chop I've ever had. The flavors were big too! For me, this is a home run combination - the dish was big, flavorful, meaty and interesting! I also thought crabapples were not really edible. Were these pickled or something maybe? While I loved the dish, the flavors did not really meld together. The sweet tamarind BBQ and the funky curry tasted like a weird tour of Asia, but it was still fun and different and well plated. My wife was eating the cappelletti as her main and these 2 dishes could not be more different. THEME: Jean Georges American plus more Asian flavors cause why not. Now that I have been in MN for a while, I can put some perspective on this place. I had heard from many people that this was the best non-tasting menu restaurant in town, which in some ways is true. The execution, drinks, design and service are all world class. However, the lack of personality will always hold this place (And Demi) back from being one of the top places in town. Trying to master every flavor profile of every food theme is impossible. Now that I understand this, Demi and S&S are great places to go and pretend you're at the best restaurants around the world. These are crowd pleaser places for the wealthy with fun menus that would be perfectly suited for hotel chains like the W. This would also make sense as a super club in Montreal where it's more about the scene. But ultimately, it also make sense in a medium sized city. read more

We celebrated our wedding with our parents on Feb 20th and had the most incredible experience. The food was amazing - some of our favorites included: bison tartare, seared scallops, pot roast with foie gras. The whisky sour was one of the best I have had. Dining in felt safe and the staff went above and beyond to make our celebration feel special. read more

Spoon and Stable - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Was here for my birthday with my mother...and wow...I will sum it up with one word: AMAZING! Our table was just perfect as we were seated right up by the kitchen....and wow...how neat it was to see the chefs creating their creations right in front of you! Got a special treat sitting near the kitchen... we were able to sample some truffle arancini as appetizers and they were sooooo delicious! The space is beautiful, modern and very open. You can see the bar, kitchen, and a classy wine room in the dining area... For the appetizer course, we ordered a bison tartare and a scallop carpaccio. Both were fun to eat and absolutely delicious ...I highly recommend! For dinner my mom and I ordered the Spaghetti Nero....which is black squid ink spaghetti...our first time with this delicacy.. it was soooo GOOD....! For dessert my mom and I shared the honey and crepe cake....ok, I know it may be getting old...but I will keep saying it again, and again, and again....AMAZING! And yes... I got the special surprise for my birthday that everyone raves about..a cloud of cotton candy the size of my head... brought out at the end of the meal. Our waitress was fantastic and even the chef that was super busy stopped by to talk to us at the end of dinner. The whole experience, from the valet parking, to being greeted by the door by the hostess, to the impeccable service from our waitress, to the most delicious food...was just so outstanding and so, so, so AMAZING! Thank you Spoon and Stable for such a wonderful, memorable AMAZING Birthday dinner to remember! read more

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Lovely restaurant in this area of Minneapolis where all the hot new restaurants are located. It's white truffle season and it'll be gone by December so get your butt over there and get some truffle shaved in everything (ok just get it on the risotto, it's delicious!) The pastas here are handmade and really shine. I had a delicious glass of cab sauv from Washington that paired well with everything we ate. Finished it off with their famous honey & cream cake even though I was stuffed to the brim. Those meringue cookie things are divine!! You Minnesotans are lucky to have this restaurant! read more

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21% service fee added unannounced Mediocre service and rude when we asked about it. Food OK but not worth the deception and attitude. read more

Spoon and Stable - Front - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Came here the two of us for an early dinner on Monday night. Seems like a portion of the restaurant is for reservations and the other part is for walk-ins, because when we reserved, all slots were full, but when we were there, there were a lot of empty tables. We started dinner with the daily special cocktail (an old fashioned remix) and a mule. The old fashioned remix was a bit too sweet, but not bad. For the appetizer, we had the duck prosciutto. I found the dressing on top of the duck better than the actual duck prosciutto itself. Not the worst appetizer, but not one I would order or recommend either. We continued our dinner with a half order of Spaghetti Nero, Red Pepper Orecchiette, and the Lamb Leg & Belly. Spaghetti Nero was awesome. There's no wonder that this is what most people rave about. The pasta itself was perfectly cooked al dente and had its own flavor, not just carbs. The fra diavolo sauce was a very good complement to it: a good creamy flavor but not too heavy. It went really well with the seafood. The mussels had a little grit to it, but still an awesome, fantastic dish! The Red Pepper Orecchiette was good as well. The rabbit was very soft with a good smoked flavor. There wasn't a gaminess to it, which was nice. The sauce was a nice cream sauce, but a little on the salty side for me. The pasta was a bit too chewy for me; unsure if that's how you're supposed to eat orecchiette or if it was slightly underdone. The lamb came in two parts: the leg and the belly. The leg was served as a nice steak tenderloin shape. It came with a good bacon-y flavor and they did away with the gaminess very well. The pork belly was a bit on the fatty side, but the lean pieces had excellent Indian spice like flavor. Maybe a murgh-like seasoning combo? All in all though, the whole dish under-performed to my expectations of a classy restaurant. It was not a dish to remember. For dessert, we had the ice cider and the brown butter cake. The yogurt/ice cream that came with the brown butter cake was awesome, but the 'cake' itself was more of a graham cracker like thing which wasn't quite what we expected. Spaghetti Nero was the start highlight of the show, followed by the Orecchiette. The rest of the dishes were just 'meh'. For the price tag of a little under $200, the meal just wasn't worth it. I really was expecting a lot better, seeing the 4.5 star average review. I think they just had an oopsy and we were the receiving end of it :( The higher rated trip-advisor MPLS restaurants were definitely a better experience for us. read more

A trendy open air dining space with a unique spin on culinary cuisine. Now let's get down to business about the food! Scallop Crudo - Fabulous and bursting with flavors. Foie Gras - Decent taste but the way it was prepared wasn't my cup of tea since it was a muddy like texture. The presentation was unique since it looked like a piece of pie. Sea Bass entree - Out of this world! The prosciutto was a nice addition and the sauce was amazing. I devoured it. Lamb entree - The piece I tried was succulent. My boyfriend said it was good and enjoyed it. Angel cake dessert - Recommended by the waiter and it was light and hit the spot. The service was a bit slow since the bartenders seemed to get really behind and it took over 20 minutes to get our two drinks after we ordered. There was also somewhat of a long lag time here and there. Our food came out pretty quick and we got seated with our reservation right away at least. This is a place to try at least once if you are into the fine dining scene. The atmosphere is neat and the dishes have some amazing flavors. read more

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*Updated August 2020* we had such a pleasant, and dare I say "normal" dining experience at Spoon & Stable. They are certainly setting the standard for a safe, clean dining experience during the pandemic. Their attention to cleaning & customer spacing was ideal. For food, we split the sweet corn gazpacho which was the right amount. The melon added the best flavor to the crab. The lamb rack was a new addition to the entree menu and it was certainly 5/5. We also couldn't say enough good things about the watermelon gin & tonic. Get it before it's gone! read more

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Definitely recommend stopping by we weren't particularly hungry but were in the mood for a dessert so we ordered two ( can't remember the names) but they were amazing. I also couldn't leave without trying an appetizer so I ordered the tacos and so glad I did they were delicious. I live in Houston so unfortunately won't be back for dinner but I'd recommend anyone to stop in you won't be disappointed. read more

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We've always gotten good service at this place. It's hard to get an early seating unless you sit at the chef's kitchen counter - which is actually great for foodies! So that's first-come-first-serve, come early! The pastries are great so leave room for dessert! The patisserie chef used to be from La Belle Vie so great quality all around. Of course the main course is the highlight of the restaurant with changing menus based on what's in season. I recommend going for the tasting menu if it's your first time. Don't worry, it's good food and not as expensive as La Belle Vie! Enjoy the place with a date or a group friends, either way it's a winner! read more

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Always exceeding expectations. Environment fancy but also relaxed. The staff is polished and knowledgeable. Everything you look for in a restaurant is right here. I had the best glass of Prosecco I've ever had here. So I ordered 3 that night. Which I NEVER do. It was just too good. read more

I love everything about Spoon. . The food and drinks are spectacular. Flavors that tingle on your tastebuds. The ambiance is casual. They are always mixing things up seasonally which is very fun. read more

To die for.... Oh my this was one of the best dining experiences of my life. We sat at the chefs table and watched the magic happen. My only complaint is not being able to afford eating here daily! We dropped a pretty penny, so definitely only for special occasions going forward. I would highly recommend! read more

It has been a great dinning experience. Delicious food, lovely chef counter and efficient service. Well done and this place is one of my favorite local restaurant in Minneapolis. read more

Spoon and Stable - Lambs two ways - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The food and drinks were excellent. We sat in the bar area, which was quite cramped. The wait staff was professional but not terribly interactive. It was a bit noisy. But overall, it was a culinary delight after a long day of driving into town. read more

This place is so hyped up. After a couple of times eating here and other restaurants it is clear people come here for the hype not really the quality of food, service or atmosphere. Someone needs to tell them that experience starts at the entrance. Graters couldn't be bothered to seat you or talk to you like you are a human. The bar is near the entrance so you have to squeeze yourself in to even get the attention of the hosts. They act like it is your lucky day to be admitted to their restaurant. Food was meh overpriced. Duck dish was chewy and scallops over cooked. There are so many other places in the TC I would rather go to that will treat you with respect. And oh don't order to go. They can't seem to take the correct order charged me and cancel at the last minute with no apology. read more

Spoon and Stable (SAS) deserves all the accolades that they are receiving. We went to Spoon and Stable to celebrate law school graduation and SAS did not disappoint. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable (both on the menu and drink recommendations). My partner had the Tri Tip Wagyu steak and it was well presented, perfectly prepared and tender. I had the half portion of the spaghetti nero (squid ink pasta with prawn, octopus, mussels and a spicy red sauce) and it was as delicious (al dente, flavorful and light) as any pasta dish I had in my travels to Italy. Well done SAS, I can't wait until my next trip to the Twin Cities to come back. It's not cheap but well worth the splurge! read more

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We didn't get the opportunity to dine here because they weren't willing to honor a $200 Bellecour gift card that we had and since Bellecour closed without notice, we were hoping to use the card at their sister restaurant owned by Gavin Kaysen. It's unfortunate that they were unwilling to be accommodating and I even offered to give up 50% of the value of the card so that both the restaurant and I would be sharing the loss equally. The manager Sara I spoke with was firm and unwilling to understand my desire to recoup some of the value I paid for the card. It is sad that a high-end place like this can't see the value of good-will towards potential new customers. read more