This place is good for sure, and I absolutely love the decor and atmosphere. This whole part of town is very cool with a great industrial chic vibe. However, the food is overrated for me. Had the bison tartare, snap pea salad, mafalde pasta (WAY too salty, but otherwise good). All if it was... fine. The salad was probably the best, but all of it was pretty forgettable. The presentation was certainly great, but I expected more on the flavors for this price. The honey and cream cake for dessert was just meh. I'd come back to enjoy the space and have a drink at the bar, but doubt I'd splurge again for dinner here. read more

This was my first time at Spoon and Stable. I actually decided to stop in by myself on a Friday night and grab a seat at the bar. Tables are hard to come by on weekends if you don't have a reservation. However, the bar has pretty good turnover and around 20 seats total. I got a glass of the cabernet blend. It was fairly expensive (~$18/glass) but it was really good wine. They serve their house sourdough bread and butter as the preface to your meal and it is delicious. The server advised me that the pot roast was a seasonal item so I decided to order that. They serve the pot roast with a warm rosemary sauce that is poured over the dish upon arrival to your table. I would highly recommend the pot roast. It had great flavor and was very well balanced. Portion sizes aren't large by any means. If an appetizer intrigues you, I would encourage you to order the appetizer as well as an entree. The service was excellent. The bartenders were very attentive and my meal was delivered in a timely fashion. read more

One word: incredible! My boyfriend and I went on a Friday night (we got a reservation that day). The atmosphere and the service was wonderful. The food was amazing! We got: -oysters: very fresh -spaghetti Nero: amazing pasta! The sauce was very flavorful and the half portion was the perfect portion -fusilli: the sausage that was in this was the best flavored sausage that I have ever had! I'm still thinking about it. -creamy spinach: the spinach was very tasty. It had fried cheese curds on top that I felt didn't add anything to the dish. Almost wanted them not in the dish -Brussels sprouts: also a good side option for fall especially. They were baked with apples -honey and cream cake: very good! Similar to tres leche cake I was so excited to eat everything i didn't get any pictures. read more

Some of the best food I've had in the Cities. Waitress was very lovely and personable and knew the menu and wines well. The food was so delicious that I could have cried from contentement (maybe that was the wine). Definitely get the brussel sprouts. Golden brown and delicious. Food was cooked perfectly. Lovely ambiance. Didn't feel rushed which was nice to be able to enjoy the experience. read more

This was my second time here. I came here with a family member. My goodness it was delicious. The pot roast was fantastic, the meat was super tender. The endive salad was also very good. I would recommend this place. It is a great place to splurge. From start to finish. The dessert was delicious, we got the honey butter cream cake to round out our meal. read more

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Definitely a spot worth checking out when in Minneapolis. I've been here a few times, gone through my ups and downs, but I still think it's worth a solid four stars. Now, on to the dining experience. The service was absolutely excellent - the waiters and waitresses are constantly checking in on you and extremely attentive. They offer great recommendations and constantly walk by. The space itself is lovely, with mood lighting and creative alcoves for a cosy dining experience or regular tables for the more traditional diners. As for the food itself: Spaghetti Nero: This is apparently one of their signature dishes, and its quite delicious! I was definitely a fan! Salmon: I had this during a visit last year, and unfortunately, I wasn't at all impressed. It was a little bit too rare for my taste, and I didn't find it all that flavorful. Crispy Potatoes: So this is a dish where all the flavor is in the tomato aioli, which is at the very bottom of the dish, and rather difficult to reach. The potatoes themselves are meh, and I ended up piling them on top of various dishes to reach the aioli. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough aioli for even half of the potatoes, so that was rather disappointing. Brussel Sprouts: I had the opposite problem with this one - a bit too much sauce and not enough flavor. It fell flat on its face for me. Honey & Cream Cake: Absolutely spectacular - so delicious that I finished every last morsel even though I was absolutely stuffed. Ice Cream: Delicious, but at the end of the day, just plain vanilla ice cream. read more

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Top service!!! Everything is amazing!!! The staff, food and ambiance I would live there if I could.

Unique menu. There were only a few things I like which I tried. Probably wont return unless they bring in new dishes because the menu is small. Busy place but service was still quick! read more

My husband and I visited Minneapolis for 3 days and we decided to make Spoon & Stable our fancy dinner choice. The ambiance was alright, modern industrial style. Not very elegant or super fancy. Now about the food. We got bison tartare for appetizer. My hubby ordered dry-aged duck and I ordered the pot roast. The bread and butter was bad. Bread was very hard and salty. The tartare was very good, flavorful and refreshing /citrusy. My pot roast was good, a bit salty but still enjoyable. My husband got the first bite of the duck and he said it was not for him. I switched the food with him because I love duck. Maybe the duck was over-dried or over-aged. The first piece of duck was chewy, but still edible and swallowable. However, the second piece was soooooo chewy. Seriously, I chewed until my jaw started to hurt. I hate wasting food but I had to spit out. About the service. The manager was totally nice and took it out of the bill. They charged 21% service fee automatically and the service was bad and slow. Verrryyyy ssslllooowwww. Not very attentive either. The guy (not our waiter) kinda threw the bread and butter on the table without saying anything and didn't even eye contact with us. The water pitcher was not refilled/exchanged until I complained about the food. The drinks we ordered were delivered slow, the food was slow, even the check was slow. Overall, very overhyped, overrated, and overpriced for the food, service, and even settings. If I pay $32 plus 21% tip for an entree I do expect to be able to swallow the food after chewing it for a while. 1 star for the manager and 1 star for the appetizer/pot roast. We won't come back. Highly disappointed. Expert tip: For guys who want muscular jawline, order the dry-aged duck breast. read more

I went for takeout and ordered desserts. All the desserts were great. They didn't have Mille Crepe when I went. The service was outstanding.

This is where I go to celebrate. The food and service are always impeccable. Brunch, dinner, and bar are all phenomenal. I've been to a number of Michelin star restaurants and this competes with these all day every day. Makes sense, as Gavin has a Michelin star... I've been here probably 10-15 times over the past several years and have a few favorites. Oddly, many are on the sides menu. Seriously, try the sides. The creamed spinach with cheese curds are legendary. The pasta is always phenomenal, in particular when they have white truffles in. For real, follow them on Instagram and figure out when it's truffle season and eat all the truffles. At brunch, you can't go wrong with the pastries. The bison burger is also phenomenal, as are the cocktails. The prices aren't inexpensive, but every single bite of food is totally worth it. read more

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Had an assortment of pastas and desserts, everything was delicious. The staff has amazing recommendations and the bar staff is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Would def come back! read more

My husbands and my birthdays and anniversary are within ten days of one another. We celebrate them in one amazing dinner. This is the second year at Spoon and Stable. We chose the tasting menu with pairings. We so enjoyed last year we had high hopes for this year. The staff a Spoon and Stable did not disappoint. The food was delicious and beautiful. Some of the standouts were the sunchoke soup, the silky texture and heady aroma made us glad we had the freshly baked baguette to get to every last drop. The bison tartare was truly amazing the meat was tender and flavorful and went to well with the garbanzo bean cracker. The smoked Sturgeon was a heavenly bite. The lamb belly came near to the end of the meal and its crispy texture and bits of seed on top made me close my eyes to savor the taste. The desserts were worth every bite. The food was fantastic, but the star of the show is the staff. Every detail is seen to the moment you walk in. Your coat is checked without any fuss. It feels as if your server is only paying attention to your table, water glasses are never empty, cutlery never dirty. If you get up you will have a new napkin upon your return. Watching the action in the kitchen is like watching a ballet. At the end of your meal, you are not waiting for your check. It is presented at the perfect moment, just when you begin looking for it. Your coat is returned to you quickly and without any tickets or mistakes. We are looking forward to next year already. read more

Haven't found a better place for Sunday brunch in Orange yet. Haven't been there for other meals but surely will be.

Finally got around to using that gift card, and we were not disappointed! Thorough beer and wine list and a fancy cocktail list. We sat in the bar area where the tables are first come, otherwise you will want to make a reservation. We enjoyed the duck meatloaf sliders (comes with two), followed by a delicious gnocci with mushrooms, and then ended our meal with the five cheese tray. I will warn you, the cheeses are fairly small so really only for two in my opinion. Everything was delicious! The staff was very attentive, friendly, and helpful with recommendations. We even talked over the beer list and after ordering or waitstaff brought us a couple of tastes of another type he wanted us to try. Great atmosphere, dim and quiet, so unless your kids are top notch at going out, you will probably want to make this an adult night. read more

Had an amazing experience at Spoon & Stable last night! Was lucky enough to get a reservation at 6:45pm the morning of, definitely couldn't miss that. My boyfriend and I decided to share each dish. We ordered the Bluefin Tuna Crudo to start, followed by the Spaghetti Nero, and finally to the Scallop entre and the lamb rack. We ended the evening with dessert. Of all dishes, my favorite was probably the spaghetti nero and the lamb. The scallops were very rich in flavor, and that being our last dish was a bit much. The nero was amazingly flavorful & full of fresh octopus and mussels. Would definitely order again. Our server was exceptional, and even brought us complimentary non-alcoholic beverages!! All servers were attentive in plate clearing & water filling. The restaurant was very up to par with a Nobu experience like that in LA. I had yet to experience that in mpls - very glad I have. If you have the chance to get a reservation , definitely do. It is hard to find this level of artwork and service presented with food here in mpls. read more

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We come to Minneapolis once a year to visit our son studying at University of Minnesota. We always try to find a memorable meal, because we don't get to see him too often. We've seen Spoon and Stable on several tv shows. It was our pick for this visit and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere and service was outstanding. There was a good crowd on a Thursday night. But I sense there is always a good crowd. I had pheasant with butternut squash soup. My wife had halibut. Each was great. Our son asked for a salad not on the menu, and there made to order. For dessert, k'ul chocolate pudding. Awesome. read more

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Let me say first that this place is great if you are gluten free. Right when we sat down I asked if they had a gluten-free menu and they did have a separate menu. It was about 90% of what's on the regular menu plus some options that had been altered to fit into a gluten-free diet. When they brought the sourdough roll out for my husband they brought me some socca chips to eat as an alternative without me having to ask! We started with the Bison Tartar and it was delicious, a great preview to the meal we were about to enjoy. I ordered the Grilled Millbrook Venison and my husband ordered the Bacon Wrapped Monk Fish. My venison was cooked a perfect medium rare and was more tender than you could imagine venison could be. The Bacon wrapped monkfish was also delicious with a lovely smoky flavor and all the food was seasoned perfectly. The monk fish was a decent size portion for me, but a bit small for my husband. We also ordered the Crispy Potatoes as a side and they were a good accompaniment for the hardy entrées. We don't usually get dessert but everything was so good we went for it. Without being asked the server explained which desserts were gluten-free or that could be adjusted to be made gluten-free. We ordered the Panna cotta and they just switched out the ice cream for plain-vanilla and the pastry chef put a caramel crumble on it instead of the brioche. What a perfect end to the meal! We don't mind spending money to enjoy a good well paced meal but it is always the most satisfying when you leave and feel that every penny that you spent was worth it. I feel that way about the Spoon and Stable. This definitely seems like the kind of place that you can go and just randomly point at something on the menu and you're going to have a great meal and a great experience. The ambience and interior are very comfortable and gives you an upscale feeling without being pretentious which is also how I feel about their menu. The open kitchen concept is great for anyone who enjoys watching a well oiled kitchen work their magic. We will definitely be back. Update! We went back! Same amazing food and service, I can't wait to come here again! read more

Spoon and Stable - Pheasant! Sooooo gooooood! - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I just started a new job here and was worried the restaurants here wouldnt compare to what I was used to in Chicago. While i still think there is more of everything in Chiago (its huge after all), this restaurant showed me that there is a good food scene here in Minneapolis. We came here for dinner and the bison tartar, spaghetti nero, pork chop, creamed spinach and fried cauliflower and all of them were outstanding. My husband even said the pasta was the best pasta and sauce he had ever had. The ambiance was cool and trendy. Their wine selection was great. We really enjoyed ourselves and will come back some day! read more

Amazing atmosphere, lovely meal, attentive and knowledgeable staff. I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience the other night. I will be back ANY and EVERY chance I get! read more

Spoon and Stable - Bison striploin - AMAZING - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Returned to Spoon & Stable to try out their new winter menu. Very few things were a repeat from their summer menu (spaghetti nero, scallops crudo). I'm gonna make this short and sweet and just go with food...because that's what you're really here for. Food: -Wild Mushroom Soup (barley, leeks, vermouth, watercress) - BEST wild mushroom soup EVER -Autumn Vegetable Salad (spelt berries, figs, pecans, buttermilk dressing) - very well done, vegetables had just that perfect amount of firmness -Raviolo al Uovo (swiss chard, brussel sprouts, brown butter, pecorino cheese) - OMG, so good, and light for pasta, brussel sprouts underneath were AMAZING -Farro Cavatelli (goat goulash, parmesan flan, garlic-infused breadcrumbs) - beware, amazing and delish, but also a bit on the heavy side -Seared Halibut (matsutake mushrooms, napa cabbage, apples, chive beurre blanc) - so well made, very delicious vegetables -Grilled Wild Acres Pheasant (wild rice, pears, foie gras, parsnips, natural jus) - perfectly cooked bird and the wild rice so awesome, and yum foi gras...magnifique -Amaretto Crème Caramel (carrot cake, crème fraiche ice cream) - the carrots were an amazing delicious surprise...and creme caramel...yum -Yogurt Cheesecake (cream cheese soufflé, plum sorbet) - not what you'd expect, but you HAVE to try this! TLDR: go check out their winter menu!! read more

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In 2014, I anxiously waited for three questions to be answered: 1) Who would the Minnesota Vikings draft to solve their quarterback woes? 2) Would my girlfriend and I adopt a dog? 3) When would we dine at Spoon and Stable? The answers to my first two questions came last April and August, respectively, but it wasn't until a couple weeks ago the third got answered. Thanks to a close couple of friends that know my girlfriend and I love to stuff my face with delicious things, they asked us to go out one cold Monday. Ok, let's get down to it: DÉCOR: The perfectly dim lighting, exposed brick, high ceilings, the gigantic wine cellar, and combos of grays, whites, and blacks, make the space incredibly inviting and romantic. It's conducive to bring that special someone. Whether you want to innocently place your hand on your partner's thigh, or have a PG-13 make-out sesh in one of the booths, it could def. go down there. I wouldn't bring an attractive co-worker or that friend you-have-been-crushin-on, because you would probably go home and hookup with him or her. And if I learned that my girlfriend went out to Spoon & Stable with some dude, we would probably break up. #thejealousyisreal SERVICE: Like any high-end restaurant, it was incredible. Our server checked in at the appropriate times, gave his honest recommendations, and got my homegirl a huge cloud of cotton candy (even though it wasn't her birthday). Could I have this server every time I visit? FOOD: Overall, after trying two appetizers, a side, four entrees, and a dessert, I thought everything was very thoughtful and well executed. Yet, I, if I returned, I would only re-order the dessert. *Bison Tartare: Good flavor, and a little gamey (which I actually like); however, it was a bit too chewy and wasn't well diced enough. I'm not sure if I would recommend this. The socca chips were a nice touch. *Hamachi: Interesting coconut and grapefruit (maybe?) ingredients, as well as a fried jalapeño (yah?), but overall the ingredients didn't tie very well together. Surprisingly, it was somewhat flavorless. *Creamy Spinach: Yes! Absolutely delicious! This side sent me back to this mouthwatering soup I used to eat as a shorty. Thank you, S&S. Oh, and cheese curds are usually welcome on any dish. Right? **Spaghetti Nero: If you love spaghetti, this is a must! I also love the little kick they put in there. I loved the prawns, mussels, and octopus. Not my favorite dish, but something to try if you're a pasta lover. (Unless you're allergic, which I totally understand.) **Veal Tenderloin: Excellently cooked on the outside. It was a great marriage between the earthy ash grilled leeks and artichoke and hearty veal. I just wished that someone marinated the piece of veal for a bit longer, so each bite would provide more flavor. I think I could do without the polenta. **Grilled Heritage Pork: The chef cooked this hunk of meat very well, and I loved the mushrooms on top. Like the veal tenderloin, though, the meat also needed to be marinated longer. **Pot Roast: This meaty goodness broke apart very well and served as the best piece of meat I ate all night. And I would totally take shots of the sauce. (***Dips bread.***) ***Caramelized White Chocolate: If I ever had a chance to meet the pastry chef, I would totally buy her drinks all night, get her autograph, and maybe ask for a selfie coupled with this hashtag: #ithinkyoureamazingyo. (And this is coming from a person that rarely does or wants to do selfies.) While it's not the most decadent, this masterfulness definitely pushed the imaginary boundaries on what I envisioned caramelized white chocolate to be. Also, I appreciated the interesting execution on the carrot and black tea sherbet. This was a surprise, just like when Lennox Lewis knocked out Mike Tyson. DRINK: They have an extensive list of classic drinks. Unfortunately, because it was a weekday, I only tried their Old Fashioned. But if it were any consolation, I would down four or five of these. Ugh, so good. Especially, the rum. Or, maybe I just really like rum? VERDICT: If you haven't dined at Spoon and Stable, yet, it's definitely a must if you love food and live in the Twin Cities. With the food, there were some hits and misses, and for the price, I expected a bit more. The dessert made a very strong impression on me, though. But, dining out isn't always about the food (although that's a very important, obviously). The drinks will make anyone smile from ear-to-ear and the service rocks. You're likely to have a great time dining out with your group of loved ones. I'm not in a hurry to return, but plan doing so in the future. read more

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Finally got to try their Sunday Brunch with a friend this past weekend. The food was incredible as always, definitely didn't disappoint . We had their omelette and schnitzel, both were cooked perfectly. My friend is from Germany and even she would eat the schnitzel again. I am not a huge sweets fan but we decided to also share the Crepe Cake and it had the perfect balance with just the right amount of sweetness. Our server was extremely helpful and kind. As someone who has frequented their dinners the ambiance is just as pleasing as at night. We will be going back for brunch (and dinner) as often as we can! read more

My party of 4 stopped in at about 8:30 p.m. the Friday Spoon and Stable opened with no reservations. I was pleasantly surprised that we walked right in and were able to seat ourselves in the bar area. There was impeccable decor throughout the space, it is just beautiful. We ordered drinks and dessert. Service was a bit slow but everything else made up for it. I ordered the Poloma ($13), it was the perfect blend of tequila, grapefruit cordial, lime, and soda water. We ordered the Harolson Apple Crisp, when it came out I thought it was the wrong order, nothing about it looked like a traditional crisp. I tried it and my mind was blown. Every texture imaginable was in that crisp, it took me on a taste journey and I never wanted to go back to a mediocre dessert. I couldn't believe it was only $10. I stopped in the ladies room before we headed out and boy, i am glad I did!! It smelled like what I imagine Candyland would smell like: cinnamon sticks and oranges. I had to stop and close my eyes just to relish in the delightfulness. We literally got a small sampling of what Spoon and Stable had to offer, I will be back for a bigger spoon very very soon! read more

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So...I'm not sure how to even start, how about #mindblown? I had heard for WEEKS, friends, family, colleagues that this is the hottest place in the Twin Cities for amazing food. Of course in my mind, "yeah, sure...another new place, what's the big deal?!" Haut damn was I wrong in that assumption - I made reservations 6 weeks ago for a 9pm dining experience - that's after looking all the way through May 2015 for something earlier, and this was back in February! Anyhoo...my girlfriend and I arrived a little early - after snagging a free metered spot 100 steps from the front door (free after 6pm - surface lot around the corner for $6 after 4pm). It's a little unassuming from the outside and has a smaller presence as you make your way to the door, but once you enter, you're hit with smells, visual styling of new and what was once old. I really like the circa 1920's wall mail holder - which housed candles in rando slots - still had the glass doors with numbers #classy. The bar is to your immediate left, main dining in the middle and an open U-shaped kitchen (with private dining space in the back). We waited about 10 minutes before being seated; we landed a nice table by the kitchen, where we could see all the action. Another cool spot is bar-style seating right in front of the kitchen - will gun for that next time! As a note, the spaces are tighter, providing an intimate feel - if that isn't your scene, you may not enjoy your experience. With any great dining experience, we started with drinks: a Mojito and Flat Earth "The Mercantile" Dubbel (brewed ONLY for Spoon and Stable). Classic mojito, fresh mint and not skimpy on the adult bevy portion. The dubbel was fantastic, malty, hint of spice and slight bitterness - great flavor :-) The dinner menu is simple, order from each of the three columns... * Day Boat Scallop Carpaccio * Spaghetti Nero (large) * Wisconsin Dry Aged Beef Duo We decided on one entree, since we got the large order of Nero (supported by our amazing waitress). The carpaccio is a MUST TRY...just order the damn dish, savor and gloat about it to your friends. Thin sliced raw scallops, adorned with green apple, shiso, chilies, scallion and vinaigrette - for dim sum lovers, it seriously tastes like dim sum, if that is even considered a flavor. Wicked fresh, on point, nothing you can remotely complain about - Chef/Owner Gavin Kaysen personally delivered this amazing dish to our table and explained the ingredients - how awesome?! The Nero was unique in that it used black noodles, had a nice little kick and was topped with prawns, mussels, octopus and fra diavolo. Completely worth it if you love pasta and a fan of seafood - order a large and share :-) Oh the amazing Beef Duo - who knew anything amazing other than cheese came from Wisconsin?!?!?! This wonderful dish includes strip loin, beef cheek, braised red cabbage, pommes aligot and burnt orange jus. The loin was cooked medium-rare (which is the ONLY way to eat steak - don't kill it twice folks), talk about tender, flavorful and paired perfectly with red cabbage, orange jus and pommes aligot (think cheesy mashed potatoes). The beef cheek is where it's at - love me some beef cheek - this version is fried inside a soft shell - ridiculously tender, they need to make this 100 times larger and it's own dish...I'd order it! After an amazing dining experience like that, you must get dessert, which we did! We took the recommendation of our waitress (again, she was awesome) and had the Caramelized White Chocolate; which is spiced carrot cake, black tea sherbet and cranberry. A thin slice of carrot cake, large dollop of sherbet and a smidgen of cranberry - topped off with shredded crunchy flakes of carrot (at least I think so...) - a wonderful palate teaser and beautiful presentation. Aside from the amazing service, which is old school at it's core - think new plates/utensils with each course - you could see, feel and hear the passion this team has for fine food. From where I sat, I could see the amazing creations coming from the kitchen and the delicate precision that Chef Gavin and Christopher Nye (Chef de Cuisine) put into every dish that goes out. With the team running around like mad behind them, they kept a silent, yet commanding presence - never raising their voice (oh Gordon Ramsey!) - their focus was on amazing cuisine. You know where I stand, now experience it for yourself :-) read more

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Everything was amazing! We were in town for a long weekend and were looking for a nice spot for dinner. From the atmosphere, to the staff, to the food and drinks, even to the real hand towels in the bathroom, everything was fabulous. We had Dane as our server and he was probably the best server I've ever had. His exquisite attention to detail made the evening. My boyfriend and I were joking that he was listening to our conversation because he showed up with what we needed in perfect timing. His food and wine knowledge was phenomenal. If we're ever back in the area, we will definitely come back! read more

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TAKE MY MONEY. I should give Diane Yang and Gavin Kaysen my account and routing #. Everything is great here. Nothing is shy on flavor, texture or seasoning. Drinks are also top notch. Oh and the service ?? (Go Adam!) wonderful. Doesn't matter if it's packed, eat at the bar if you have to. The food is worth it. You can't go wrong with anything in the menu and even Yelp photos don't do it justice. Play menu roulette and don't be disappointed. read more

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Wow! This place is amazing. How does it not have Michelin stars?! Oh, right, not in a coastal city... such a fantastic establishment that now I'm hoping to move to the Twin Cities! The food is impeccable with attention to every detail from the sourcing, to the cooking and presentation. Rivals any restaurant in NYC, some of the food reminded us of Cafe Boulud but with a touch more contemporary twist and reflective of the regional cuisine. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive, made us feel right at home. The interior architecture and decor was lovely as well. An absolute gem that we were so lucky to have stumbled on in our travels and hope to call a local! read more

Located in North Loop, Spoon and Stable is one of the most popular destinations for fine dining in the area. They do online reservations for dinner and they are always booked out for a month. If you want to walk in, they have a lounge that is good for groups who are interested in dinner. You just put your name on the list and they can give you an approximate time for the wait. Otherwise, the bar has open seating. We came in at just the right time and found 2 seats at the bar. Starting off with drinks, I went with the Mule. It was really good and had a strong ginger taste to it (which I love!). After putting in our order, they brought out warm sour dough bread and bread - absolutely loved it and I was sad to share. If you are a fan of tartare, I would highly recommend the Bison Tartare. It had great flavor and was a great appetizer to share. We decided on two pastas and went with the smaller portion sizes so we could try more off the menu. I enjoyed the Spaghetti Nero but was sad that there was only one prawn on the smaller portion size so we had to split it. It was definitely the best part of the meal. I was not very impressed by the red pepper orecchiete. For some reason, the sauce did not sit well with stomach and I guess I am not a big fan of rabbit (this was my first time trying rabbit). Overall, I was not super impressed by the pasta at Spoon and Stable. I think next time, I will stick with the entree options and leave the pasta cravings to Bar La Grassa. Street parking only in the North Loop. Spoon and stable does offer valet parking. read more

This restaurant is amazing. We have been here twice and each time was different and equally amazing. They served us complimentary glasses of wine the second time as we had a reservation mix up. All dishes are made from scratch (pastas, sauces, you name it) and the servers are super knowledgeable. Cocktails are other worldly and the bar setup is mind blowing in and of itself. They always give you a free dessert bite too. Last time we got a fun house-made cotton candy stick to share! Highly recommend for a special occasion as it's a bit on the pricier side. read more

Spoon and Stable - Orange mint cocktail - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A friend from New York was in town, so we decided to dine here. I knew he would love it. So, Sunday, 10pm I book reservations for that Monday 9pm (all that was available). Monday, 10am the restaurant calls and confirms my reservation. I asked if they could fit us sooner (around 7 or 7:30pm), she says that that won't be a problem. WAIT WHAT? Yes, totally awesome. So all day long, I knew I wanted the raviolo. Dreamed all day about the goey center cut of the egg, the delicate dough. I basically couldn't think of anything else. 7:30pm we walk in and are seated immediately. Awesome, because who wears comfortable high heels on date? So sitting immediately was preferred. We skipped an appetizer. We both eat a lot of food, but tonight we were not interested in ruining our main courses. I had the much anticipated raviolo and my date had the monkfish. My dish was excellent, yet light. I was full from the dish, but any normal human being would not be. Initially turned off by monkfish, I wanted to devour his plate after he let me sample. I am a new monkfish fan. The lentils that were under the monkfish were perfectly cooked, the fish was buttery and soft (not over-cooked or over-salted). We chose creamed spinach for our side and if they sold that in a gallon container, I would buy it in bulk. I love spinach but creamed is even better. The only unfortunate taste we received came from the waitress towards the end of the night. We asked about the cotton candy floating by us and she scoffed "it's only for special events and birthdays". While, we understand that it's not our birthday nor is it a special event, we just asked a question and didn't think her tone was necessary. Leaving with a weird taste in our mouths from her response, we walked past the hosts who were too busy talking to each other that they didn't even say goodnight or thank you. Which, it's fine, just a bit rude. So, I love the food, the service though is somewhat not as great as brunch was back in the summer (my first time here). read more

We have been waiting to dine here since we moved to the twin cities back in MID August! So when Yumi's mother came to town it was the perfect excuse to make it happen! Service: 9/10 The wait staff was very attentive and watched our table like a hawk! I don't think any of our glasses were left empty at any point in the meal and there wasn't a crumb left on the table due to meticulous table sweeping. Our waitress knew her stuff and offered suggestions to pair with our meal choices as well as offered impeccable service and attention. Food: 9/10 I am currently laying on my back because I am so full... That being said we got just about 1 of everything on the menu and just about nothing disappointed us... Ok ONE thing did disappoint us and I'll explain below! Mushroom soup : 10/10 Flavor, presentation and just all around delicious. Yumi polished this off.. And then set the bowl on my side of the table as if I MYSELF had licked the bowl clean. Endive salad : 4/10 We LOVED the blue cheese bits but... There were far too few and far between! We really enjoyed the dressing and felt that it was really enriching and not over powering but the rest of the salad was just a pile of leaves with some walnuts sprinkled throughout... MORE blue cheese please! Scallop Crudo: 10/10 Very unique flavor with a blend of mild spice and just all around great texture. Would highly recommend and would order again! Old fashioned (rum) : 8/10 Run with pineapple wedge sliced paper thin was a nice touch and it was VERY strong just the way I like it. I am partial to GIANT ice cubes so it was right up my alley ***Spaghetti Nero*** : 10/10 If you like seafood or even if you don't this was the most flavorful and delicious dish we had! Check out the ensemble on the menu but definitely GET THIS on your next trip to the Spoon and Stable!!! Bacon Wrapped Monkfish : 8/10 But only cause there was bacon... Very creative mix and blend of taste but it left me wanting... More Spaghetti Nero! Lamb Shank : 6/10 Lots and lots and lots of fall off the bone MEAT! Some tough and chewy with almost a goat flavor the dish was a lot of food however lacked seasoning in my opinion! It was cooked to perfection but there is only so much leathery lamb you can gnaw on before you need some heat or spice or variation. I think the beans and the sun chokes were very bland. Would NOT get it again but I brought some left over chunks home and I'm going to experiment with the taste at home :) Honey and cream cake : 10/10 Explained as Tres Leches "LIKE" Definitely approve and it was absolutely what I wanted after a huge savory meal. Hits the spot! Finish your meal off with this for sure as you can't get it anywhere else! Atmosphere: 9/10 A bit noisy but very fun to see how the kitchen operates! They are EXTREMELY busy at all times so be sure to show up on time for your reservations and be patient with the staff. The bar area was packed during our entire dining experience and that generated a fair amount of noise but from what I could tell it mainly circulated from the open kitchen! All in all great restaurant and experience overall and hope you enjoy your visit as well! Happy holidays! read more

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Spoon and Stable is a classy, high-end, and high-quality eatery perfect for a special occasion or a fancy night. The restaurant features sleek and modern styling, with a large open design (you can see over the counters into the kitchen), high ceilings, and lots of white walls an glass to make it feel as spacious as possible. The servers are extra friendly and helpful, and they're always there to please. This is high-class, but not in your typical dim-light, black tie, chandelier-and-mahogany style. Rather, Spoon and Stable is the bright and cheery alternative to that dark and posh vibe. The food here is all exquisitely prepared and has a focus on high-quality and slightly more trendy/hipster ingredients and preparations. Think "microgreens," aioli, and whipped chèvre. Portion sizes are on the smaller side, but you won't leave still hungry. The menu rotates, so I can't advise on specific dishes, but I'm sure they're all delicious and satisfying. Prices obviously prohibit making this a common experience. But if you're looking for a high-class night out (with a bill to match), then Spoon and Stable is an excellent choice! read more

oh my goodness. I want to die right now since I'm so full and so happy. I can't imagine a better way to go... I ordered the scallops and the creme brulee dessert + mint julet & rye whiskey cocktail. The scallops were buttery soft, cooked to perfection. The ravioli was a great component as well. The creme brulee dessert was a work of art. I didn't want to touch it since it was SO beautiful. The portion size for the dessert was also very generous. The creme brulee was standard - well done, nothing extraordinary but visually it was WOW. The granola and the rhubarb were great complements. Highly, highly recommend. I do want to come back here again. The chef also seemed super nice! Request a chef's table if you come alone. It's quite interesting to watch the chefs work!!! read more

This will be the brunch to which I compare all future brunches. WOW. My fiancé and I came here on a visit to Minneapolis and loved it. I had the Croque Madame and Yogurt and Granola. Both were excellent--this was one of the best yogurt parfaits I've ever had! My fiancé had the Buttermilk Waffle, and we also split a really tasty donut. (They have a bunch of pastries available that you order on a card when you sit down, which I thought was a good idea). The service was excellent, and the atmosphere is beautiful. I would love to come back here when I'm back in Minneapolis! read more

I think it might be best of the local mags didn't hype places so much because it sets the expectations pretty high. Went to S&S after a 6 week wait to get in. The space is pretty cool inside, albeit a bit loud and cramped. I had a martini - and I do have a pet peeve about them being served in a round stem vs an "up" glass - but in addition for a place heralded for it's cocktails I can make them better at home. For the meal, I had the chilled lobster and the Heritage pork. Both were fine - for my taste the lobster was the better of the two; the pork was overpowered by the glaze. They do offer valet parking which is good (although I hate paying for parking) because street parking is pretty tough in this neighborhood. When leaving, my thought was "check" (not as in the bill, but as in off the list) I'm sure many others will feel differently, but this was my experience. I'll likely go back when the hype simmers down and we can get a reservation so we can have the meal on our timing vs theirs. read more

My experience here didn't start too well. I knew it was busy and couldn't get a reservation for the short amount of time I was back in town visiting BUT I really wanted to eat there! I convinced a good friend to go with me to try to see if we can walk in and get a table....I was fully expecting a significant wait. The hostess told us an hour, which I was fine with. We waited around hoping to maybe be able to get a seat at the bar for a drink, and that didn't seem to work out. We left to go to Marvel Bar. About an hour after when we first checked in, we called and they said it would be another 20 minutes. We went over there 10-15 minutes later and they told us they didn't have anything. I was irritated and started complaining on twitter. Finally, we got seated at the counter by the kitchen, looked around and saw plenty of seats open. Continued to be annoyed and went on with my complaining. Anyways, it got better after that. I wouldn't let that ruin my excitement for the food! We ordered basically half of the menu but avoided the meat entrees. Everything we had was as good as I was expecting it to be. Sitting and watching the chefs make our food actually convinced us to order more food than we anticipated. Chef Kaysen stopped by a few times to greet us and had some lengthy conversations with us...given us recommendations and then stopping by to check up on us -- which was awesome. At some point in the night, somebody at the restaurant figured out I was the one complaining on twitter and came over to apologize for our wait. Really appreciated it and thought that was all. We ended our meal and was getting ready to order dessert and was having a hard time trying to decide which one. (We sat the entire night staring at desserts getting plated, so you can understand why it was so hard!) They ended up surprising us with a flight of desserts courtesy of Chef Diane Yang. I think I feel in love. The place is beautiful! There was thought put into every aspect of the restaurant. I loved the bathrooms! My experience could've ended extremely bad but it did a complete 180. Thanks for your great customer service. I hope to stop by again when I'm back home! p.s. we hear secret menu items happen once in awhile. stick around -- you never know what's going to happen! read more

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I would give Spoon and Stable 6 stars, if I could. We visited in August while on a family vacation. I knew I would be in love, but my husband and 3 children were as well. My 16 year old son said that the pork chop was "the best thing I've ever put into my mouth". I can't say that any of us disagreed with him. From the moment we walked in, the entire experience was wonderful. We felt like a million dollars. The food and staff are some of the best I've had the pleasure of enjoying. Everything we ordered was great, but the pork chop was hands down the best. Honey and cream cake won us all over for desert. read more

I had middling expectations going into my first of two reservations in one week at S&S. Yelpers seem to think it's pretty good, but not great. Based on both nights, however, I think S&S is pretty darn awesome, and one of my top ten in the TC. Dishes that stood out were the raw apps, a snapper crudo and a scallop carpaccio. Both were two of my favorite raw fish dishes I've ever had - lots of layers of flavor and obviously the seafood was stellar in quality. Bison tartare was pretty good, but not worth ordering again. Just not that exciting. I'd say the same about the chilled Maine lobster app - better than most, but not something I've been waking up in a cold sweat about with a drool spot on my pillow (I'm looking at you, scallops). Potato gnocchi was some of the better gnocchi I've had, although I generally find gnocchi to be a waste of valuable stomach space at S&S. Grilled foie gras was bomb, a huge slab on top of a corn cake of equal size, surrounded by various smoky, crunchy, and tangy things. Entrees are a close second behind raw apps. Duck breast was perfectly cooked and perfectly complemented with Tasso ham; bison striploin was amazingly tender and paired with a variety of preparations of sweet corn (hello, summer!), and my fave app was probably the scallops a la plancha, which were paired with oxtail ravioli. So good. Service is great, cocktails are spot on. Lord knows I probably won't get another reservation for a couple more months now, but I'll make sure to skip lunch when I do. read more

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everything was delish! DH had the steak - it was terrific.. I had the ravioli with lemon and it was FABULOUS. I am not even really a pasta girl but the dish was nuanced and delicious - we loved the energy of the place and the service was perfection. We will be back read more