Classy af. Minneapolis has a way of sneaking up on you and being a good time. This is in a very low key area with not much going on around it. It's kind of off the beaten path but man is it worth a quick trip. You need to make a reservation on a Friday or Saturday night. It was packed and we luckily found only 2 seats left at the bar. Every table was taken by people of all ages, dressed trendy and having lively conversation. Everyone inside looked like they either owned a start up or an art gallery. The ambience was a bit romantic but many people were there with friends. We only came for a drink and dessert. The desserts all seemed amazing. I wish I could have tried them all! My drink was strong and lulled me right to sleep after I left. I would confidently tell anyone to try anything on the menu. Looking around, everyone's food smells great, looked great. People were happy and life was good. I can see Minne-foodies being very happy this place is here. I am glad I visited and gave it a try. Truly memorable! It was a bit pricey, that's the only slight downside. read more

One of our absolute favorite restaurants. Very creative dishes. Great cook book too!

great place, took my family here. I would definitely go again. menu has lots of things my vegetarian wife could order...

Loved the ambiance, the food was great and the service was even better. They had vegan substitutes too which was a bonus for me. You have to have ample amount of time to dine, it is not a quick stop restaurant. read more

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These are strange times. I've been thinking back...meals I've had and just thankful for the great hospitality places like S&S have provided over the years. Our last meal at S&S was about 5 months before our son was born. Or maybe it was longer, who knows...days are blurry right now... We had eaten at S&S about 3 or 4 times prior, but this night was special. DW was celebrating a birthday, and it was white truffle season. Needless to say the gifts from the house and our special adventure into fresh white truffles are a memory we still talk about. Thanks S&S. Hang in there. We'll be back when we can. read more

Really really good food. Make sure you get a reservation and sample several things from the menu. Quality comes with a price, so don't expect a $20 night. read more

We had the duck mini's for an appetizer. They were legitimately the best app I've EVER HAD. The pork chop glaze was very flavorful, however the chop was a little fatty and on the rare side, which was not the best combo. Rendering the fat down would have enhanced the flavor and texture. I'd order it medium and I think it would be much better. read more

Food was good not great, service was excellent. I would go here again but it didn't blow my mind.

First time visiting Gavin Kaysen's Spoon & Stable. My wife and I visited in September when their fall dinner menu was out. We both really liked the atmosphere. From the high ceilings, open kitchen, and decor, it makes for a cozy dining experience. The service was superb from the moment we arrived until we left. Our waiter was attentive throughout the evening and not disruptful. My wife had the Parisian Gnocchi while I had the Lamb Chops with Crispy Potatoes. We both thought the food was alright and fairly priced. Would have liked to see more options on the menu; however, I understand this is a French restaurant and does not offer as much as Kaysen's Bellecour in Wayzata. Overall, this is a nice spot in downtown Minneapolis that's worth a visit if you have never been. I would like to visit again and try other items on the menu, including their late night menu or when a Synergy Series chef is in town. read more

Spoon and Stable - Lamb chops, potato wedges, and gnocchi. Good but not great meal. Would like to try more items. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

All I have to say is if it wasn't so hard to get a reservation, I would eat here weekly. We were lucky and scored a last minute 6pm reservation. I had been to the restaurant once before but only to have dessert. When walking in, they offer a coat check which is nice so you're not fumbling around with your jacket all through dinner. They also offer Valet Parking since parking is a bit tricky in the neighborhood. As a table of four we plotted how we would tackle the menu in order to try the most things. We ordered three appetizers which included the Bluefin Tuna Crudo, Bison Tare Tare, and the Autumn Salad. The Tuna surprised me and was me favorite starter. I could have lived without the Bison but it was my first time trying it. For the pasta we had the Capelletti, nothing short of absolute amazing. Fall and richness in the little tortellini like bites. Four entrees included the Seared Black Cod, King Salmon, Grilled Pork Chop and Pheasant with two sides of Brussels Sprouts and Creamy Spinach. I never thought creamy spinach could taste so good!! Our server was great during the meal and kept our wine glasses full. She even greeted us with the giant cotton candy at the end of meal which was the cherry on top! Overall 5 star experience to quality and taste. I plan to eat here and some of Gavin's other restaurants in the city. read more

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

First time coming to this absolutely fabulous quaint restaurant, and it was more than I could've ever asked for. I'm from Phoenix and very much aquatinted to the service procedures in Arizona, in which we're up to par here at Spoon and Stable in the Minneapolis North Loop. We started with a bottle of wine - which was finished with joy!! Our server was very knowledgeable about the wine selection and found us a perfect bottle of Pinot Gris - Domabube Weinbach 2017. The ideal mix of a Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and a Pinot Gris! Tomato Salad - Order. It. This flavor is absolutely bursting in your mouth. The juicy tomatoes with the creamy fromage blanc are the perfect texture combination, and we haven't even talked about the FLAVORS!! You will not be disappointed in this starter. Mafalde Pasta - Absolutely perfect serving size. I was just the right amount of full with a side of prawns. The gluten-free noodles were smooth and paired perfectly with the white wine butter sauce. I added prawns on the side for some protein, and they had a nice butter sauce on top, which made them spectacular in flavor. I also could've been a bit tipsy at this point, so the food was STUNNING and everything I wanted!! Rainbow Trout - Super flavorful and fresh! My mother, whom is a foodie herself, enjoyed the freshness of the fish and the bursting flavors of the grits, and it paired well with her glass of wine. She had no complaints and complimented the portion size! Honey and Cream Cake - I am 100 percent a cake girl, and this was just meh! It was a bit flavorless, but I enjoyed the blueberry honey meringue paired with the cake. I felt as though they could've infused the cake batter with some of the blueberries to add a bit of flavor. I still enjoyed the dessert as it was the perfect end to the dinner. Service was to die for! Our server was so aware; she was capable of spreading out each dish in the appropriate timeframes, recommended some fantastic dishes, and helped pair our bottle of wine with our entire meal. Overall the meal was very light yet filling, and I was delighted with my experience. I forgot to grab photos because I was so in the moment. Side note - PERFECT for a first date! You can totally start at the bar for a drink, and if you like the person move down to a lounge table to have dinner! read more

I am a lover of New American food. My favorite restaurants in the Country are Gramercy Tavern (New York City), Girl And Goat (Chicago), and Olive + Oak (Webster Groves). I need to add Spoon & Stable to this list of the best. Because it is. I have visited twice. Both times, I was able to find a seat at the bar without a reservation and without a wait. The atmosphere is beautiful with high ceilings, miles of subway tile, vintage-inspired lighting, and glass garage doors near the entrance of the building. It is beautiful. During both visits, I have chosen the Summit Keller Pilsner for my drink, which is a clean, hoppy lager that pairs perfectly with summer salads and seafood. I also love the raw oysters, which comes with a spicy house hot sauce. It is a thicker version of Louisiana chili sauce and pairs perfectly with lemon on raw oysters. On both visits, I started with the snap pea salad. Snap peas are soaked in vinaigrette dressing with parmesan, sunflower seeds, and topped with a crispy pheasant egg. It is beautiful, when mixed, it is creamy, tart, and earthy in flavor. It is a beautiful salad. For entrées, I've sampled the Wild Nettle Gnocchi and the Bream with Asparagus. Both were delicious. But, the Gnocchi was so remarkable that I crave it and try to recreate it at home. If you must have meat at Spoon and Stable, I recommend getting the Gnocchi for an appetizer because it is that good. It would pair well with a pilsener and a red meat dish. Spoon and Stable is my favorite restaurant in Minneapolis. Spoon and Stable is the first Minnesota Restaurant to be nominated in the national category of James Beard Awards, which is no small feat. The atmosphere is beautifully designed. The menu has so many perfect offerings you'll be torn when ordering. And the staff is responsive. I can't wait to return. read more

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You have to make a reservation. Make one....like right now. I'll wait. This is the best restaurant in Minneapolis at it's price point. I've never had a bad experience here. The waiters are thoughtful and professional and the food is amazing. The menu changes often but they usually have the pork chop which I highly recommend, not only is it super Instagramable but it's also delicious. Save room for dessert because even if you don't order one, you're getting a little free one before the check come. Tip: if you can get a seat at the kitchen bar you get to see all the food go out if you're into food porn like I am. read more

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Went for brunch on a Sunday, made reservations about a month in advance. Like everyone has said, the space is gorgeous, during brunch the skylights allow daylight to stream in and really lights up the place in the most refreshing way. The staff are all totally on point, always thinking ahead so that you never have to ask for anything else, because they already have it all taken care of. We got 4 savory dishes and 3 pastries, and our waitress was so kind as to bring us a free dessert. Spent about $110, which isn't horrible considering how much we ordered, but remember we didn't order any beverages. The food itself was hit or miss, and nothing really blew my mind away, besides the quiche. Peach cheese danish - when there is peach, it's a wonderful bite of sweet, savory, and buttery. But when there is no peach, as most of it is, it's lacking much flavor. Burrata danish - the savory pastry item, the pastry itself was delicious. It was so delicate and you could taste the quality of buttery layers. The burrata was a little on the salty side but was the perfect amount and balance to the richness of the crispy pastry itself. Chocolate croissant - the chocolate was delicious, melted, gooey, but quality. The croissant itself was flaky, and there was a good balance of chocolate to bread. Quiche - incredibly velvety soft with the perfect crust to accompany it. A few bites will do it though, so consider sharing this one. It's not huge, but the mouth feel and the richness of the dish can get to be too much. Sausage gravy & biscuits - This admittedly was a let down. It came with two small biscuits, two relatively tasteless patties, and a gravy that didn't really help. Only one of the biscuits was smothered, the other one had a quail egg, which didn't help the dryness since it was so small. All in all, would definitely not recommend this particular dish. Corned beef - The corned beef was very tender and flavorful. In accompaniment with the potatoes and horseradish, this dish came together well. It wasn't huge but it was rich, so maybe it's just enough. Lamb burger - Would not recommend this one. The lamb burger itself was tough, not very flavorful and the chips that it came with were overly seasoned and salty. Worth it for a special get together, but not really a place that is a MUST like I thought it was for visiting Minneapolis. read more

Let me first start off with stating that there were redeemable qualities in our visit but that the few things that lead to overall 3 rating was: 1) little over priced for sure. $15 for an old fashion is crazy. We had a total of 5 drinks between the two of us, 1 starter app, 1 pasta, 2 mains and a side with a total of $230. 2) not quite on time to seat us for our reservation time. 3) felt a little rushed. 4) the 2 main dishes (duck breast - very tough even to cut & striped bass lacked flavor) were the biggest let downs as far as food (oh and the Brussels sprouts weren't that great neither). The other parts of the meals were outstanding with the spaghetti Nero & bison tartare being the highlight. Lastly, the desserts were on point. So we may be back again to try other items but it's not on the short list to revisit anytime soon. read more

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...kind of even questioning why I think I have the authority to rate such a spectacular restaurant. Who am I in comparison to Spoon and Stable?! Anyway, entire experience was spectacular. Friend took me for my birthday. We ended up getting seated at the kitchen seating so we got to watch the chefs make everything. Got some good white wine at a reasonable price. I had handmade gluten free pasta which FLOORED me. Nothing makes me happier than feeling special and considered when eating GF at a fancy place. Menu changes often so hard to cite what we had. We split the ice creams for dessert and then they surprised us with some cute in-house made cotton candy! Honestly the little touches like that, in addition to extremely professional wait staff, made the experience extraordinary. read more

Spoon and Stable - Eating handmade gluten free pasta right in front of the people that made it...does it get better than this? - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Outstanding food. Great atmosphere! Visited this place twice while in town because it was so good!

I've had my eye on this restaurant for the past two years and finally snagged a last minute reservation. My husband and I loved the atmosphere and service. We tried several cocktails with our favorite being the Lion's tail, nice cocktail featuring a Japanese whiskey. We had the mushroom soup and bison tartare to start. Both were good, but the bison tartare was the star. It was unlike any other tartare Ive ever had. For entrees, I chose the pork chop and my husband the snapper. We both were very pleased with our choices. Last but not least was dessert. By far, the star of the show. We both opted for the chocolate financier. It was outstanding! I'm a dessert snob and this hit the mark. read more

Two words: Sunday brunch. A group of girlfriends and I came here yesterday for brunch. I made a reservation about a month ago and am glad I did! This place fills up fast. I had looked at the menu ahead of time and already knew what I wanted to eat. I ordered a bloody mary to start, which was good. For food, I ordered the Croque Madame, which came with house made ham, gruyere cheese, a sunny side up egg and brioche. I also ordered a side of the Creamy Spinach, which is served with fried cheese curds. The Croque Madame was bigger than I expected it to be and had a lot of flavor. The texture of the bread, ham, egg and cheese fit together perfectly. The only thing I will add is that it's a tad bit salty for my taste. At the end of our meal, the table ordered some sweets to finish off our meal. The waiter brings over a little pencil and paper where you can check off which type of bakery item you want. While I didn't have anything since I was so full, everything looked great! Everyone was satisfied with their meal and had a great time. The decor inside is also very open, and gives it a "homey" feel--almost as if you're eating at someone's house. I will be back to to check out their dinner menu! read more

Spoon and Stable - From bottom left and going counter-clockwise: Croque Madame, Pork Schnitzel, Ropa Vieja, Spinach Quiche and Creamed Spinach in the middle. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Visiting Minneapolis and as luck would have it I got a table at this hot spot and absolutely loved it. Great old building with open, airy upscale warehouse-chic atmosphere. Chef collected spoons from dozens of Michelin star restaurants round the world and his brother affixed then to driftwood as art displayed on the wall. Love that. Inventive food that satisfies. Local liquors in craft cocktails, great waitstaff. Try to crudo, pork chop with greens, black bass and pork cheek. Oh, and tonight they served a white truffle risotto that was out of this world! read more

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Unfortunately it was just OK. We came in with high expectations. The ambiance was lovely and service felt high class, but even the bread on the table was rock hard and too salty. We ordered the king crab tartine to start and found it fine... a spoonful of crab on one piece of tough, salty toast to share... certainly not a $16 appetizer. My husband had the sea scallops which were delicious in flavor but a small portion. I ordered the ricotta ravioli and found them so oily that I was very turned off and couldn't eat much. I'm not one to complain at restaurants but I did mention the oil to the server who kind of dejectedly said he'd ask the kitchen, which he did, stating "Maybe too much brown butter" but no apologies or accommodations. We noticed the scallops were also drenched in oil. Our bill was almost $200. We decided to get dessert and another glass of wine elsewhere. We did enjoy our side of creamy spinach and curds. read more

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I was visiting Minneapolis and was looking for a dinner restaurant, and found this place. This is a cute spot. I came here on a Wednesday night and sat at the bar since there weren't any tables available. My friend and I got wine, and oysters which were good. I also had the duck sliders with fries. The food was ok....the duck sliders weren't anything special. I will have to come back to try another dish. Overall the service was great. read more

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ordered the pineapple old fashioned (which is made with rum) along with bison tartare and Spaghetti Nero...everything was excellent! the butter served with the bread was worth mentioning too...so good. great service and ambiance. I would definitely go back read more

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I came here expecting a nice fine-dining experience and had one that rivaled some of the nicest restaurants I've been to! We were here for a special occasion so we indulged in as many dishes as our eyes could consume (to the dismay of our stomachs) and were wowed from plate to plate. The décor of the place is somewhat casual, yet still feels very classy and elegant. We happened to catch a last minute reservation, 8:30 on a Tuesday (through Open Table, for weekends you'll want to look at least a few weeks in advance) and the restaurant was essentially full all the while we were there. As to be expected from a restaurant of this caliber, the service was prompt, professional and honed in to make empty plates disappear quickly. The food! We started with some creative cocktails and the farro dumplings (sort of a doughy pasta noodle, not a traditional dumpling) with goat goulash and crème fraîche - this was probably my favorite dish! If you haven't had goat, this is a great introduction to it. Super flavorful, tender pulled goat and the dumplings were perfect! We also indulged in the sweet potato tortellini, dry-aged duck breast, tamarind glazed porkchop (which I swear had 10 different flavors and they all worked flawlessly together, prepare your mouth) and creamy spinach on the side. The cheese curds on top of the spinach are 10/10 better than the state fair sorry not sorry. We ended the meal too full for dessert and awaiting a birthday cake at home, so they brought us a HUGE cotton candy that ended the meal perfectly accompanied by the cookie assortment that comes with the check. Bravo Spoon and Stable, bravo. read more

This is my favorite restaurant right now. So excuse my while I do some gushing. Wine for miles. I just ask the staff to choose wine. I tell them what I like and what I'm thinking of ordering for food plus a price limit and just leave it up to them. It's worked out perfectly and I've been happy every time. I have no shame in my lack of wine knowledge. For starters the bison tartare is one of my all time favs. It's a little sour and rich and Get In My Mouth! Love it. The carrot starter is also great. Personally, I feel carrots kind of suck. I mean, that's a vegetable I serve my children with ranch because I'm lazy. But these carrots are so delicious and the creamy sauce is all the yums. We had the pork chop and sturgeon last time we were in. Both are lovely and rich. The chop is huge and super flavorful and tangy. This is not an restaurant that you'll leave hungry. The spinach is good. I think it's a little salty, but maybe you need the salt to stand up to the delicious cheese curds on top. Ok. So here's the deal. You cannot go here and not get dessert. It's the best I've ever had. As I rule I don't eat any sugar. Ever. Really. But for the dressert here, I break that rule every single time. I love the pot de creme. It's everything. The milk cake with strawberries is still over of the best things I've ever had in my life. Ugh. Delicious. Service is lovely of course. Space is beautiful. I've never been disappointed here. read more

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The spaghetti Nero is so tasty. The pork chop was also solid with a cool presentation. The honey cream cake stole the show at the end and is worth the visit alone. read more

Overall a really good experience for my first time! Went here for dinner with some friends to celebrate my 21st. For food we ordered the pork chop, cod, rainbow trout, green salad, Brussels sprout, and the crispy potatoes. We also ordered a bottle of the Elio Perrone red wine (was sweet and absolutely delicious!). Service was good; Kitchen was pretty slow. Did take a while for our food to be made and come out. The cod also did turn out to be very salty but thankfully they made another one for us that tasted so much better. I'd say give this place a try! Just don't forget to put in a reservation since it's hard to get in. read more

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Brunch review, coming in hot. Let's start with one of the most important pieces of any lush brunch: the cocktails. We ordered the bloody, the southside, and the corpse reviver. The bloody impresses with it's base and the addition of some mustardy pickles, it doesn't have to over compensate with a massive skewer of assorted meats and olives. The southside is just stupid good, it's light and refreshing and everything a brunch cocktail should me. Shout out to the fresh mint for making all of the flavors in the southside sing. The corspe reviver is a stunner with it's peppered gin and a strong anise flavor profile. When the server leaves you with the mini-golf pencil and the list of the daily pastries this is your time to really shine. The most efficient and effective way to go about this to just draw a line straight down and order one of each. The goat cheese danish is the perfect savory breakfast pastry. While all the croissants are pretty legit the white chocolate pistachio is a real winner. I'd say the banana bread is pretty predictable, so maybe focus your carb-loving energies elsewhere. Savory to sweet (entrees): The oysters are an excellent edition to your overall brunch experience. Quality of the oysters comes standard. The addition of a creamy horseradish sauce in the sauce-caddy is what tips the scale on the oyster order. The beet-cured steelhead trout was almost too pretty too eat. I mean, obviously that didn't stop me in the end and I'm happy to report that it tasted as good as it looked. The amaranth is slightly toasted, bringing in a nice nutty, grain flavor and texture. The beets and kohlrabi are Red wine poached eggs are the brunch dish you never knew you were missing. Now that I feel like I've successfully ate enough of the brunch menu I can confidently say I'd order these eggs every time. The grilled bread soaks up all the wild mushrooms and red wine egg goodness. Just realizing now that I've eaten virtually the entire brunch menu. I want to say I'm embarrassed, but I don't think I am. The Bison Tartare is pretty damn good, but it fits better with dinner (in my opinion, obviously this entire review is in my opinion. The quiche is also good, but honestly, order the red wine poached eggs if you want eggs and a pastry if you're looking for some buttery, flaky goodness. The croque madame is a classic that is done up right. The hazelnut crusted pork 'schnitzel' is not for the faint of heart. Sides: The bacon is bacon, don't get too excited. The hashbrowns are crispy and come in as a solid option, but if you're debating between an extra pastry and the hashbrowns save the potatoes for another day and get another croissant. The cheese curds on the creamy spinach is the single best thing to ever happen to spinach. DO NOT MISS THE CREPE CAKE! If you order one thing, make it the crepe cake. 30ish light layers that aren't overly sweet. Breaking through the caramelized sugar top and gliding through all those layers to get the perfect bite is the little slice of heave your Sunday morning needs. read more

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My husband and I celebrated our last anniversary here. We love the food and the atmosphere. Great service too. Everything always comes out with perfection. This is by far our favorite restaurant. read more

The food was alright though not worth it for the price point. But the reason for the one star was the service we received. We were there for a special occasion and were never asked if that was the case. It's alright to be forgetful and I usually would not care. But, the table next to us that had the same server was acknowledged of their special occasion and received a dessert. I see that others in the reviews had similar experiences. Not only were we not asked, through out the dinner we were never checked in on and our food arrived at our table cold 40 minutes after ordering. It's hard not to feel like the difference in treatment is because we were women of color. At the end of our meal, we weren't even offered a dessert menu. For other people of color, I would recommend looking for other places to eat. read more

Our dinner at Spoon and Stable last night made up for all the mediocre dining experiences that we've had in Minneapolis so far--it wasn't perfect, but it was memorable. First, the architecture: it's beautiful, and certainly one of the loveliest spaces that we've ever been to. They converted an old industrial building but kept many of its key architectural components and everything was done with both taste and elegance. You could tell that there was a lot of restraint--it showed. Stunning, truly. Drinks: kind of modern takes on the classics. The gin and tonic was delicious but it really puts a bee in our bonnet when nobody thinks about drinking execution. No straw, so when you sip from a balloon wine glass, the ice cubes inevitably end up smashing into your nose. So annoying. We liked the 3 other cocktails (French 75, Fitzgerald, Negroni) we also had that night, which had smarter presentations. We did not enjoy the ice wine we had for dessert. Food: Everything we had was delicious, but some dishes shone more than others. We started with half a dozen oysters, the bison tartare, and the snap pea salad. But first...that bread! So sour, so crisp, so warm. And that butter! Just yes. The oysters were great, PEI ones that even our three-year-old ate two of. The tartare was also wonderful, but we were expecting more of a "wow" in the flavor department given the list of ingredients. The salad, like the space, showed a lot of creativity and restraint and we loved everything about it; the crispy pheasant egg was a perfect addition. For dinner, we all shared the potato gnocchi with lobster and the lamb two ways. The gnocchi were cooked perfectly and there was a healthy amount of lobster (better have been given the price tag $$$$) in a dreamy sauce. The lamb was disappointing. One cut was 33% fat and the other cut was two smaller pieces. Our kid loves lamb and ate the majority of the dish. Also where the hell was the eggplant on there?? A bummer of a dish. Dessert was their honey and cream cake. It was moist. Whatever. Nothing super special. Our daughter pretty much annihilated that too. Service. Fine, to the point. The maitre d(?) was friendly with our table because of our kid who is mercifully well-behaved at these fancier kinds of places. The whole tip thing was awkward. They put on a 21% gratuity which gets shared--OK, fine, great, we're into it, let's support the staff. But then the whole spiel about how putting extra goes to your server specifically (but only if you want to!) really did not land well with us. Either build it into the price, or put that info on the bill, or something else--the whole song-and-dance explanation is no fun for anyone. Final bill was NYC high. We were kind of shocked by it, but we hadn't eaten all day because we wanted to indulge here--and we sure did. We're waffling between 4 and 5 stars because it's a true 4.5. But we're ultimately rounding up to 5 because we had a wonderful meal in a beautiful space and most of everything was to our liking, which rarely happens since we tend to find these kinds of restaurants overhyped. But Spoon and Stable delivered, so 5 stars. read more

Fantastic. Had bison tartar for the first time ever. It was delicious. Service and atmosphere was amazing and beautiful. We splurged and ordered much of the menu. Absolutely everything was delicious. The chef likes it when you order everything at once, and they bring it out in stages. It's nice that way, I realized, because you aren't always thinking about putting in the next order. They have it figured out. The menu is small so it's easy to pick, and organized into appetizers, pasta, and entrees. You pick your appetizers, your pasta, and your entree. There are also some sides. In my opinion, this is not a great place for anyone with dietary restrictions or a vegetarian because of the small menu. My memorable order was the leg of lamb and the bison tartar. Everything though was amazing. read more

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Very good experience. I really liked the high ceilings and atmosphere of the place. We ordered oysters, spaghetti nero, foie gras, the halibut, and the cauliflower. Also, ordered the pink lady cocktail which was super cute and refreshing. My favorite was the side of cauliflower it tasted amazing and cooked perfectly. Everything was very well prepared and tasted great. Since it was my birthday they gave me a scoop of ice cream that had cotton candy on top. Such a nice dining experience. read more

Had an amazing experience here while in Mn from NY for the weekend. The place had rave reviews, so as a foodie I had to check it out. So worth it! The fish, butternut squash soup, bison tar tar (I usually hate meat tar tar), gnocchi, potato ravioli, to the complementary cotton candy, everything was amazing. Including the complementary bread with whipped butter (every restaurant should whip their butter). As far as venue: it was perfect. Crowd was classy. There was a cool bar area in the front, wine cellar in middle, and open kitchen design. Loved it. Service: unbelievable. Such a sweet server. I dropped a spoon and a knife at 2 separate occasions during dinner (I don't know what was wrong with me). Within seconds both were picked up and replaced. Just the speed and attention to service was awesome. This place deserves its reputation. Love it here! read more

Love the design of the place. Amazing food, wonderful cocktails and overall a fantastic experience!

We had brunch there, and it was quite good. Some of the portions were a little small for the entrees, but the pastries were fairly priced, and the Croque Madame was a very generous portion that had house-made chips on it that had the tastiest seasonings I think I had ever had. Overall prices were reasonable given that it's one of the hottest restaurants in town. read more

Everything is amazing, the atmosphere, staff and service, and the food and drinks were just icing on the cake! We shared everything we ordered that way we got to try a little bit of everything. Yum yum. read more

Good Food , Great Customer Service And Even Better Vibes . Clean And Crisp In And Out !

One of the most amazing meals I've ever had, seriously. And in Minneapolis of all places? Not exactly what I'd call a culinary mecca but cheers to pleasant surprises! I decided to come here for dinner while in town for work. I called to see if I could get a last minute reservation, with no real idea of how popular this place is. There were none, but I was told I could sit at the bar which is first-come, first-serve with the full menu available. Christine was the one who helped me that night and she was great! I started with the HIGHBALL, a cocktail of Hibiki Harmony, apricot and saffron honey. Yum! Then some some starter bread and butter were laid out. I loved the texture of the bread...incredibly crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside...and the butter was beyond creamy, a big dollop brought out on a stone slab. For my entree, I ordered the GRILLED BISON STRIPLOIN. The meat was cooked just the way I like it, medium rare on the rarer side, tender and juicy. It came on some braised oxtail, with some young winter squash, pumpkin seed and ground cherries. Excellent! For dessert I had the BLACKBERRY AND BEESWAX CREMA. The plating on this was really interesting. It was set at the extreme edge of the plate, leaving most of the plate empty like a blank canvass. There was sesame brittle, bee pollen and cocoa nibs. It tasted good, but the plating threw me a bit. Some petit fours came with the bill too! I took those to go. I'm so glad I got the chance to try Spoon and Stable! read more

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Since my gf and I were visiting Minneapolis for a short time we decided to have one nice meal before we leave. I yelped around and came across a few I wanted but narrowed it down to Spoon and Stable. And it was near out hotel. I immediately loved the atmosphere, layout and design. It reminded me a lot of LA restaurants. Very romantic and open space, with an open kitchen as well. Chic and modern, but also had a cozy and warm feeling to it. Reservation was all closed but luckily when we got there, there were a few bar tables that were available. The menu has some great appetizers and entrees to choose from. I love that the pasta dishes comes in 2 prices, for smaller dish and entree size. We just went all out and got a little of everything. Our waiter came with complimentary bread and butter. What attracted to me about this place at first was the whipped butter placed on a small marbled plate. The bread comes in 2 and it was fresh and warm. The bread was sourdough, and you can really taste the subtle sourness from the bread. The butter was nicely whipped, but I think some sea salt on the butter or bread would have been perfect. _Scallop Crudo ($12) Kumquat, black lime, celery hearts. This was a very tiny portion. The scallop was very fresh but was not a fan of the sauce. I think it was some carrot juice that was overwhelming and took away from the scallop as well as the sharp flavor from the celery hearts. _Winter Green Salad ($14) Haralson apples, stracciatella, black walnut, banyuls vinaigrette. A great salad, simple but flavorful. I love stracciatella, similar to burrata texture so this was a win. The dressing was light and the perfect amount, without outdoing the salad itself. Great textures and flavors, a must. _Seared Foie Gras ($22) Carrot sourdough, baby carrots, elderberries, horseradish. I'm not huge on foie gras so this is based on personal preference. My gf got this and loved it. I will say the flavors were great and bold. The bread was amazing, and whatever sauce was on top or around it had depth and was perfect with the foie. _Spaghetti Nero ($18/$25) Prawns, mussels, octopus, fra diavolo, fines herbes. I got the small size on this, and it was still pretty a pretty good portion. The seafood were all fresh and tasty. Good amount of seafood to pasta ratio. The sauce was great, a very warming tomato sauce. A bit sweet and acidic, you get the flavors from the seafood. I was not a huge fan of the pasta itself. It was good, but maybe too al dente or not the right pasta. This is a good dish, but there are so many in LA just like this, I can't say it was amazing, but a flavorful seafood pasta dish. _Alaskan Black Cod ($30) Roasted cauliflower, polenta, aji amarillo, persimmon. The cod was perfectly cooked and butter. The fish itself did not have much flavor, it was very subtle so if you get any meat dish, I'd eat this first, otherwise it will taste too bland. I love polenta, so this was a great pair with the fish. The roasted cauliflower added nice texture and the amarillo on top added flavor and freshness to the fish. _Tamarind Glazed Pork Chop ($30) Spicy carrot-cucumber pickle, bok choy, tatsoi, natural jus. I'm not a huge fan of pork chops, so take this with a grain of rice. The pork chops were cooked well and pink in the middle, but the cut was super thick and heavy for my liking. One part of the pork that had the bone was rare, more like raw so my gf could not eat it, even though that was her favorite part. My gf enjoyed the dish so If you like pork chop, you will probably enjoy this. Nothing on the dessert menu intrigued us so we skipped this. Luckily towards the end we got complimentary desserts. A few bite sized cookies and macarons, so that was a nice touch to the end. Complimentary bread/butter and dessert with good service, it's a yes in my book! read more