I've dined here countless times and it's always incredible. This was another fantastic meal. This time the group I was with started with oysters, which were extremely fresh and the accompaniments they were served with were perfect. For an appetizer, I went with the hiramasa crudo. We all shared the sweet corn agnolotti and I couldn't believe how unique and delicious it was. For my entree, I decided on the seared scallops, they were incredible, the whole dish was so cohesive and I was sad when I finished it! The "melon frozen yogurt" dessert was perfection, I could not get enough of it. It was the perfect way to end the meal since it was light and refreshing. The service was also amazing as always. I can't recommend Spoon and Stable enough! read more

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My family and I got dinner here for my birthday celebration. The ambiance and service were both excellent. A cozy and dimly lit space with an open kitchen and attentive staff. Our server checked in about my partner's food restrictions and picked out items they could have from the menu, as well as bringing them a gluten free bread substitute and a small dessert they could eat at the end of the meal. I enjoyed my cocktail (jungle bird) and my meal (pheasant breast), however my favorite part was the starter salad (red oak salad) which I found exquisite read more

This place is AMAZING! From start to finish, the experience with stellar and the customer service was on point. I got there early enough to get prime seating for people watching, plus with the beautiful, cool weather, I was able to enjoy the outside view while sipping on wine. The black truffle arancini with fontin was perfect and paired beautifully with the wine recommended by the server. I also tried the duck meatloaf sliders, I don't usually eat duck but took a chance on this dish. It wasn't my jam but for anyone who likes duck I can imagine this would be a scrumptious appetizer for you. I love that they offer a full and half size for their dishes, I ordered a half size of their Tortellini which included stracciatella, caramelized onion, prosciutto, and citrus. This was such a delicate and delicious entree; the citrus really took this pasta to another level. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the phenomenal bread and butter that comes during service. I literally could have eaten bread bread as my meal because it tasted so good. They also have a very small but mighty wine list that has some very lovely options. I enjoyed several glasses of an italian frappato red wine that I've been trying to find ever since my dinner at Spoon & Stable! I also tried a dessert that was outside of my comfort zone, the Pistachio Pudding with raspberry granita, yogurt dip n' dots, cardamom cake, and gummies (similar to gummy bears). I absolutely loved the raspberry granita and the yogurt dippin dots together but wasn't a fan of the pistachio or the gummies. It's just a personal preference, but make sure you really love pistachio before getting this dessert. All in all, I would go back in a heartbeat. If you get a chance to have dinner here, please do it it'll be worth your time and money! read more

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Highly recommend this restaurant. The bison tartare was my favorite! Everything was excellent, including the atmosphere, service and the entrées. read more

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Stunning dining room and bar, with absolutely wonderful service to match. The bathrooms were spotless, and I was genuinely happy to see cloth hand-drying napkins--such a thoughtful touch. Now for the food: unbelievable. Every single dish prompted my husband to audibly say, "Wow, that is something special," and he was completely right. Each plate was unique, thoughtfully composed, and layered with deep, memorable flavors. Nothing felt repetitive or predictable. We ordered the following, and I would enthusiastically recommend every single item: * Black Truffle Arancini * Beef & Pork Meatballs * Pheasant Carnitas * Meatloaf Sliders * French Fries * Cappelletti An outstanding experience from start to finish. read more

Spoon and Stable provided a high end dining experience in a fairly casual, unpretentious atmosphere. Service was excellent, and while their house gin and tonic had way too many garnishes and not enough gin for my liking, the overall meal itself was very good. To start, our server brought hearty rolls and whipped butter. We also shared several appetizers, including the crudo, bison tartare, and grilled carrots. I loved the carrots in the whipped tahini, though the portion was disappointing. Carrot is such a humble ingredient there is no need to get skimpy here, right? For $16 I think the kitchen could splurge to provide at least one whole carrot. The crudo was nice, light, and a refreshing contrast to the bison tartare. The tartare was fantastic - this is the one dish I didn't want to share. Every little bite was a flavorful treat. My server recommended the Spaghetti Nero, which he called their signature pasta dish. It was delicious, and despite being a seafood dish, it felt rich and decadent. In the dimly lit dining room, it was hard to distinguish the mussels in the dish, but the large prawns and slivers of octopus were great. Despite being described as "fra' diavolo," I didn't find the dish to be spicy. I enjoyed the open kitchen and seeing the head chef interact with diners at their tableside. The menu is relatively small, but this is a restaurant I would certainly enjoying returning to again and again to work my way through trying all their dishes... and another helping of that bison tartare! read more

Went here for Sunday brunch to cap off an awesome trip to Minneapolis. Spoon & Stable did not disappoint-- outstanding culinary experience. Oysters / Bison tartare / bacon / malfade / chorizos tostadas. All winners! Plus some bubbles to accompany all. Outstanding time. read more

Walked in at 10:28pm on 10/19 to sit at the bar and get dessert and the hostess with orange/blonde hair turned us away. Crazy because the hours online say 11pm and there was still people eating. Are the people still eating dinner going to get told they can't order desert? Do you all close at 10:30 or 11? Hope management fixes the issue. read more

Spoon and Stable is always 10/10. We went for dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Everyone was incredibly helpful and just happy to be there including the valet, host, and waitress. We enjoyed 4 different cocktails - all amazing. The pasta, lamb, and halibut were all perfectly made. The vibe was bright and upbeat to start then became intimate and cozy as the sun went down. This place deserves all the high ratings it continues to win! read more

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My husband and I were visiting family up in St. Cloud for the week of Thanksgiving and now that we're down in Minneapolis. We wanted to cleanse our pallet and have some really nice elevated flavors. We had a great time here at Spoon & Stable. It's a must-hit if you're in town. read more

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A classic and staple in Minneapolis/North Loop. We've had their brunch quite a few times but first time going to dinner. The oysters were excellent. The lamb pasta and gnocchi were delicious. Excellent service and great ambience. I would highly recommend. read more

Commuted from my hotel in Eagan to try this spot. Well worth the commute. Got there 10 minutes past opening and was able to secure a spot at the bar. Hostess was extremely nice letting me know I could sit at the bar, the window sill or she could get me a table. Bartender made me a nice ginger beer and then off I went with ordering my crudo, spaghetti Nero and rockfish. Bread to start was warm and chewy. Butter was great, could have slathered myself in it. Wish it had a bit of sea salt. Crudo had a super weird presentation and wreath on the top was interesting. Nonetheless a good start to the night but I'd skip this next time. But only to make room for that bomb ass spaghetti nero. Holy hell that was nice. Squid ink pasta cooked perfectly, bursting with seafood. Great portion size for a small. I even ate the entire shrimp head lol. Rockfish was good, nice little broth. Skin was ultra crispy. Overall, great spot. Total bill was $103 for 3 dishes and a soda. Didn't mind the 21% tip included because they didn't go off the rails and try to hit me for like 24% or more. I'd go back after a menu change but would def have my eyes peeled for that nero again. read more

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Spoon and Stable lives up to the reviews online. The ambiance is fantastic and really feels intimate. We ordered pasta and an appetizer, all of which were great. However, the best part was by far the service. Ty was an amazing server, having very deep knowledge of the menu. I highly recommend Spoon and Stable for your date night. read more

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

My wife and I went to Spoon and Stable for our 40th wedding anniversary. This truly is a "special occasion" destination because it's expensive. One cocktail, one appetizer, one pasta dish, one entree dish, and one dessert cost $154 plus a valet parking charge of $15 seems to me about the least you could spend on two people. Two drinks, two appetizers, two entrees, and a split dessert is going to be north of $100 a person, minimum. (This includes a mandatory service surcharge of 21%.) However, on the plus side, the food is excellent, as is the service. So I feel it's worth it as a special occasion kind of place. (If you are a famous celebrity, professional athlete, anesthesiologist, or a lawyer for a politician, perhaps you could do this more often!) Ambiance The vibe of Spoon and Stable is relaxed, yet upscale. People are dressed in shorts and pullover shirts to suits and everything in between. I feel everyone is welcome. It's an open kitchen that's fun to watch, and they have a mile-high locker stocked with wines. One of them costs $4000 a bottle. Overall rating for ambiance: 5/5. Food This is elevated food. The flavors are coaxed out of ingredients in a way that is not seen in other restaurants. For example, I'm not a fan of peas, but the snap pea salad my wife had was delicious. The pea pods were crisp and sweet in the best way possible. It's like great local corn picked 15 minutes ago, compared to week old corn from Florida. The tortellini was sauced perfectly and nuanced to perfection. My porkchops were glazed with a five-spice and tamarind sauce for a sticky Asian-based flavor. If you are not a veggie lover, don't be put off by the menu ingredients "hakurei turnip, lacinato kale" because they are just a garnish and tasty at that. The Smores dessert shows the creativity and technical skill of the kitchen. It was a graham cracker crust with chocolate mouse over banana ice cream, topped with chips of marshmallow (no, I don't know how they do it, see my photo). They also provided a complimentary cotton candy dessert over ice cream (for our anniversary) and treats with the bill. (I would have skipped ordering dessert if I knew I had two complimentary ones.) Based on the creativity, flavors of every dish, and visual appeal, the food rated 5/5. Service No complaints here. Our waiter explained dishes, as requested, made recommendations, as requested, and answered all of our questions competently and honestly. All in all it was a great meal and a great experience. read more

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After 3 years of trying and timing not working out, we finally made it to Spoon and Stable for brunch. We were a bit early for our table and despite that the server greeted us very warmly and we got seated promptly. The brunch fare was definitely worth the wait. The steak and eggs dish was covered in a deliciously rich cream sauce balanced by a tart green sauce on the toasted asparagus. The egg was perfectly runny and somehow the hash browns stayed crispy underneath it. The brioche French toast had a lovely crunch. They didn't have foie gras and offered us homemade sausage instead. While we see disappointed initially not to try the foie gras, the sausage turned out to be one of the highlights of the meal! It had wonderful flavor without tasting preserved or greasy--very enjoyable! For dessert, the berry and cream cruller was a great texture with a delicious berry cream filling that was neither too rich nor too sweet. Overall we enjoyed the meal and the experience and can't wait to go back to try dinner service! read more

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Great dining experience again. The four of us had bib salad, pate, gnocchi, cod, manti, and duck. Everything was delicious as expected. The only thing keeping me from selecting 5 starts was the cod size. It was wrapped in the cabbage so when the dish was first brought to the table I couldn't see the cod. It was so small for a $35 meal. It was delicious so wished we had more of it. The service was very good. The dishes were properly removed from the table all together instead of as each of the meals were completed. Liked the way the bottles of wine were brought to the table and poured and waited to be tasted. We did get the honey & cream cake and peanut Mont Blanc tarte for dessert but the additional dish of sweet treats brought at the end was a nice touch. We were also welcomed and departed by staff who were smiling and greeted us warmly. read more

I had a mini Eat, Pray, Love moment here last night sitting in the corner table by the bar, looking out the open window. It was a vibe. My server was absolutely the best. He made great recommendations, was very nice, and checked in at all the right times. The presentation here is wonderful. I mean, the butter comes out on a STONE. I started out with the snap pea salad which was very light and crisp. The dressing was very light to let the snap peas shine. The fat from the crispy quail egg on top added dimension. I got the small portion of the gigli for my main course. (The small portion is more than enough for one person if you order an appetizer. If you're just getting the pasta, the small would be perfect, I think.) I was full and should have stopped before it was gone, but i simply couldn't! The duck was tender. The sauce was incredible. The texture of the pasta was phenomenal. I have no feedback on this one other than keep doing what you're doing, Spoon and Stable. read more

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Being from out of town I expected better, but the Food and drinks were subpar, Service was ok, ambience was ok. Personally it feels overpriced for a small restaurant in the twin cities, this restaurant caters only to a certain demographic. read more

After our Tuesday night dinner plans fell through we tried to pivot and go to Spoon & Stable. This place has a lot of articles written about it and it was rated well on Yelp. When we arrived, the only place they had available was in the bar area at the counter facing out the front of the restaurant. We were sat down. The restaurant was fully packed on a Tuesday night. The bar area was maybe not staffed as much as they would have liked because our server seemed like he was leaving for long periods. We ordered from the dinner menu the grilled carrots, the king salmon, and the Dorothy's pot roast. We also ordered a Hanky Panky and a white wine. The cocktail was not well balanced. A shame since the bar we were at previously (parlour) was doing a much better job. Even if I wanted another cocktail or more, getting the server's attention wasn't easy. The carrots came out. The whipped sunflower tahini was delicious. The carrots themselves were very unevenly cooked. Some were soft, some were al dente, some were barely cooked. Given that this is a $16 dish, the small amount of carrots being this inconsistent was a decent sized misstep. We then received the king salmon and the pot roast. The king salmon was overcooked. Overcooked where if you took a fork and pushed down on the salmon, it fell apart like cat food. My pot roast was obviously sitting at the pass for a long time because the bowl it was served in was room temp, the mash potatoes were cold and congealed, the broth they poured on was cool, but the braided meat was warm. The braise meat was good but the sum total was extremely disappointing. Is it too much to ask that the whole thing be brought out fresh and hot? Maybe because we sat in the bar area the level of service is drastically diminished. But this place does a 21% forced gratuity. And let me stop for a bit. I'm all for food being priced at an amount to create a living wage for employees. I've held restaurant service positions for years so I'm very compassionate towards gratuities and fair wages. I will tip well over 20% for great service (and did multiple times during my trip to Minneapolis). But. Here it felt that our server knew he was definitely getting a 21% tip so why try harder? This type of activity is going to backfire hard if Minneapolis will be able to consistently enact forced gratuities. This place was asking above the 20% industry standard for subpar service and disappointing food. I honestly couldn't understand all the positive reviews in juxtaposition to my own experience. Night and day. I wouldn't return. After the newness of this place wears off, this place better be careful if they want to continue to make it. read more

when I say this is in my top 10 restaurants in the US, I mean it! I was absolutely blown away with this spot that I randomly stumbled upon! the bison tartare is out of this world & one of the freshest, most delicious tartares Ive ever had. The pork chop was suggested and at first I was hesitant because I've had some pretty dry chops in my life, BUT ONE OF THE BEST DISHES EVER. SO moist, so flavorful, PERFECTLY seasoned and cooked - I can't say enough amazing things about this. It's also the fattier part of the pork chop so some bites just melted in my mouth. SERIOUSLY, do not miss out on this! I sat at the bar & had the absolute best service ever with some of the friendliest servers / bartenders ever. The ambience is unmatched here - anytime I come to Minneapolis, i'm coming back here to try a new dish. Seriously, that good! AMAZING JOB TO THE SPOON AND STABLE TEAM! read more

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We went to S&S to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I've been stalking this restaurant on Instagram for quite some time. If you want to go, better get reservations. We ended up sitting at the chefs counter overlooking the kitchen. How cool! We started off with beverages - I got the daily special which was a fancy margarita (seeing as it was cinco de mayo) while the hubby got a glass of wine. Then we had a bison tartare starter. I opted for the seafood pasta plate and hubby got the lamb. In hindsight I would've gotten the smaller entree cause the larger portion was just too much. We also had creamed spinach which has cheese curds!!! Hubby loved those. And everything we got was made gluten free! The coolest part was overlooking the kitchen and watching them at work...was kind of like ratatouille without the mouse if you get the reference. Delish and decadent! read more

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Food: 5/5. Service: 5/5. Brunch, August 2025. Salty Dog; wedge salad, sweet corn gazpacho; Croque Madame, hash browns.

"The spoon is a reader's friend, scooping from the plate almost by itself. The fork requires more attention." ~Erri De Luca, Tre cavalli Give me a bigger spoon! Housed in what was once a horse stable, dating back to 1906, Spoon & Stable provided us with one of the best meals we have ever experienced anywhere. The pot roast with the foie gras was so amazingly extraordinary! It gave us delicious taste sensations that we have never experienced before, The creamed spinach topped with fried cheese curds was superb too. We have dined at some of the best restaurants in the world, and Spoon & Stable is at the top of the Magnifico! read more

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The spectacular service and open air ambiance were to be expected when booking a reservation at Spoon and Stable, but the food exceeded even the highest of expections I could have held. I could write a sonnet about the quiche, I could write an entire opera about the quiche and it still wouldn't convey how amazing the quiche is. The texture should be impossible to achieve, it is so light and fluffy and silky and flavorful and yet somehow still manages to hold it's shape. Everything else was amazing as well but I dream about that quiche. read more

Fabulous tasting food, great wine selection, very open space with kitchen and chef completely visible! For one, there's nothing better than being able to see the chefs prepare your food on the far side of the restaurant. The servers are so kind and well conditioned to check on their guests when walking past! We never had an empty water glass, they're very on top of it! I also ordered a coffee NA cocktail (not pictured), and i loved it!! Great space to share a meal with a lover, friend, or even business partner(s). Food 5/5 Bev 5/5 read more

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Great food, great service, and a cool atmosphere. I will try to go back every time I visit the area.

Sometimes a restaurant and a meal are just unforgettable. This was one of those meals. The space is modern and cool. The ambience is very hip without being pretentious. Our friend from Red Wagon recommended Spoon and Stable and he definitely sent us to the right place. We started with an amazing squash salad. Our main courses were the steak and the pork chop. Both were just perfect. The steak, a Denver cut, was melt in your mouth tender. The pork chop was hearty and delicious. I can't say enough about how delicious these meals were. Then there was dessert. We ordered a budino. It was new to us and so very good. The wine list was extensive, the service was exceptional and the overall experience was just wonderful, enough said. read more

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FOOD: Best dining experience I've had in Minneapolis so far. We started off with an appetizer of Bison Tartare... and it was incredible. The season pasta- roasted butternut squash cappelletti was the best pasta I've had, and even the pork chop was incredible. They even gave some yummy cookies at the end with the check:) SERVICE: Great service here! Our waitress was awesome and gave us great recommendations. The food came out very quickly especially considering the restaurant was packed. AMBIANCE: The ambiance is awesome! Very cool, modern vibe inside. I love that you can watch the chefs cook/create your food! If you are looking for a fancy date night, this is definitely the spot! LOCATION/PARKING: The restaurant is in the North Loop, which is the best area in Minneapolis. Very walkable if you live downtown! They do have valet parking as well! read more

Spoon and Stable - Pork Chop Dinner - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Spoon and Stable is a standout for a fine-dining experience, worth the price point! I went for a special occasion, but plan to loosen to incorporate more frequently because the experience and cuisine is spectacular. We ordered the Creamy Spinach for an appetizer which we briefly considered ordering another and skipping an entree because it was so delicious and savory. The cocktails were mixed to perfection and packed a punch of flavor and spirit. As a fan of savory over sweet, I ordered the Ricotta Gnocchi, which was scrumptious. I tasted my significant other's Pheasant Breast which was drastically different though equally scrumptious. If able, please go! I will definitely be back to try out other food options, because I trust the whole menu and bar list will please the palate. read more

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Food: 4 Decor: 4 Service: 2 Came here for dinner by walking in, and was promptly seated at a table next to the bar. Bread service Delicious. Bread was hot and toasty, and the butter was nice and soft. SPAGHETTI NERO octopus, prawn, mussels, fra' diavolo (gf/df available) 24/34 Pretty good. Seafood was delicious and fresh, and the pasta had a nice bite to it. Sauce also complemented the dish quite well. PORK CHOP* tamarind glaze, ancho mole, sweet potato, escarole, thai basil (gf/df)(veg available) 37 Pretty good. Pork chop was cooked nicely, and I liked the other ingredients between the mole, sweet potato, and tamarind glaze. HONEY & CREAM CAKE honey meringue, beeswax ice cream 15 Okay. Thought it could have used something to complement (I noticed that it now has grapefruit) since it was a bit boring. Service was disappointing. My water ran empty for a while, and I had to flag down the waiter twice. read more

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One of the best dining options in the Twin Cities. Spoon and Stable has an elite wine list to pair with specialty dining nights or an extensive menu of savory options that will melt in your mouth. The grouper and halibut as well as any seafood here will not let you down and will leave your mouth wanting more. Pasta dishes like risotto are decadent and always have a great paired wine to brighten the experience. Reservations a must and you will invest in your meal but it will be worth every dollar! Thanks to our friends for opening our eyes! read more

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I was skeptical given the prices, but this place was great. Classy ambiance, and the server was very explanatory and helped us choose our food. The truffle paste was INCREDIBLE. I just wish the portions were larger but that's how fancy restaurants are ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ read more

Spoon and Stable - Black Truffle Arancini, Brussels Sprouts Dinner - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I'm increasing my score to five stars. The food was so good. Everything had a variety of flavors that I was glad to be with good friends so I could try their food. We had two amazing pastas, pork chop, venison, scallops and sea bass. Amazing. Pork chop in mole was so good I want more as I write this. The service team is awesome and the vibe is so nice in the space. Check it out for special events or just because. Parking valet or meters. Or sit at the bar for a drink and fries and split an entree. Lots of Na beer and drinks too. read more

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Gavin Kaysen is a Minnesota food genius who has an unblemished resume of Michelin-starred work, James Beard Rising Star, and Café Boulud. Spoon and Stable portrays his international training in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The cuisine is sophisticated and unpretentious, the staff is classy, and the interior is lovely. A first-rate restaurant that is worthy of the impressive resume of the chef. Just book well in advance. read more

A random Monday evening in Spoon and Stable set up the right tone for the rest of the week. High end gourmet food in a casual and trendy setting. 5 plus star for the pork chop. First time to have bison tartare, huge success! Also love the popular dessert honey and cream cake. Service was exceptional. We fell in love with their dark roast coffee and bought 2 pounds of coffee beans there. Who bought coffee beans from a nice restaurant?! Definitely come back for more! read more

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I went for dinner with my partner and a friend and we sat in the bar area which is the best of both worlds because you get the dinner and the bar menu which you can mix and match. We ordered fries, brussel sprouts, lamb meatballs, meatloaf sliders, the agnotti and dessert. Everyone was very very good, with full flavors and a savory-sweet combo for the meat and pasta items. The service was great, and the food came out well timed. They are handicap accessible which is also great, and do have a valet. Parking was tough so I'd recommend it unless you want to drive around for a bit or go to a ramp. read more

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

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You can always count on having the best crêpe cake for brunch at Spoon and Stable! It's been a few good years since my last visit (and review). While I am thankful that the quality and service has not diminished over the years since my last visit and I can always count on having the best crepé cake that is on par with renowned "Lady M", the menu options did not make me feel like there was anything more interesting that would make me feel like I want to come back soon. I was also quite disappointed that the "Ropa Vieja" entrée item which was a favourite of mine was no longer available on the menu. read more

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Food was beyond compare. Pork chops have incredible glaze. The stuffed. Menus are seasonal but staff was helpful. Nice atmosphere but little loud and crowded and had to wait on reservation. Sat at. Chefs counter which was very entertaining and they were open to questions. Got little gruyere balls that were bliss. Bison tatare was outstanding app. read more

Spoon and Stable - Dessert with strawberry and meringue. Incredible flavor but very light and easy. - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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If any Minneapolis restaurants engage in the Michelin star system, I think this establishment would be one of the first, if not the first, to earn at least one star. Not saying I like that system, but I am just tryinh to magnify the fact that Spoon and Stable is a comprehensively amazing establishment. I have spent two birthdays within the past 3 years here and I have to conclude that they were both worth it in terms of my dinner experience. Amazing. Some of the photos I have chosen to include contain items that no longer exist, but I did re-order some of the dishes that were still there, namely the Spaghetti Nero, the Bison Tartare, and the Honey & Cream Cake. For appetizers, the kanpachi crudo perfectly allowed me to take one bite with everything included (fish, ponzu, peach, and lemon balm) to have a completely new flavor profile experience. I have not had the same experience with crudo in general yet in other places, so yeah, this was amazing. The bison tartare was amazing as well because the aïoli and radish really created a contrast from the raw beef flavor that just happened to work. Every pasta was a hit! I have had the spaghetti nero twice and I thought both times the dish was perfect because nothing was overpowering! It was very easy to make the sauce very sour or dominate the flavor but it wasn't the case. Including octopus, prawn, and mussels worked very well, too, because some of the small bits were just enough to provide the squid ink pasta with a flavor and texture balance. For the pansotti, I really enjoyed the black garlic soubise on the outside and the juxtaposition its flavor created with what was inside the pasta: ossau-iraty cheese. Two completely different flavors that worked beautifully. The raviolo was great as well, with all flavors that managed to mesh together. The mushroom was very pronounced once taking a bite into those bits. It was slightly too oily, maybe due to the abundance of butter, but great regardless. I also ordered the rainbow trout which was a new experience but I ended up concluding that it was a dish that I could personally try to replicate. The coriander flavor was very strong and that wasn't something that everyone could get used to. I enjoyed it overall, especially with the crust perfectly cooked to crisp and flavorful, but I did have to dip the fish into the cucumber broth for even more flavor beyond the coriander-infused crust. The creamy spinach having cheese curds on top was a pleasant surprise and wow it worked very well! Eating some spinach with the cheese curds really just created this new flavor that worked like charm. Dessert was simply out of this world. Honey & cream cake is a must and it looks like they are using red currants now instead of blackberries, which is cool! But man, those tiny pieces of cookies they included... I don't know what they were made out of, but they were the best I have ever had in my life. Even though I had only one piece of it, that piece really astonished me. The pistachio pudding waa aesthetically very pleasing and tasted like nothing else I have ever tasted. The raspberry granita and yogurt dip n' dots both provided taste and texture, making the whole dessert an entity that one has to enjoy by including a little bit of everything on a spoon. The peaches and cream was just so interesting in terms of flavor, which I deduced it was due to the anise hyssop, but it was very evident. The thinly sliced peaches contained that flavor as well, so the contrast between that heavily emphasized taste and the cream taste was so huge that I ended up treating this peaches and cream dessert as its own unique entity among all desserts of similar types I have had. Uniqueness is the key. Other than food, the atmosphere was lovely. We could visibly see the room with a ladder and lots of types of alcohol. The chairs and couches were clean and comfortable, and my partner and I could visibly see the chefs giving their best shots. Perfect place for a date. I would recommend reserving their dinner service a long time in advance, so if you intend to come here, please ensure you check as early as possible!! read more

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Spoon was the first of many restaurants that now saturate North 1st Street in Minneapolis' North Loop. Modern yet elegant describes the interior. With a stately, expansive bar, high ceilings offering plenty of skylight, and an open kitchen concept, Spoon delivers creative French dishes with seasonal Midwest ingredients. With Sunday brunch and daily dinner reservations, you won't regret your effort in competing for one of these highly coveted tables. I visited more recently for brunch and will focus my review on that occasion. Although a rainy Sunday morning, it was as if the weather outside had no influence on the people within. Even as clouds moved overhead, the skylight provided natural rays of mid-morning light. Seated in a comfy corner booth, we were free to watch other diners while glimpsing the staff hard at work in the open concept kitchen. I ordered the spinach & Gruyère quiche which had a decadent, thick crust and creamy, soft eggs punctuated by texture from the spinach and mild, nutty notes from the cheese. My friends were also pleased with their choices (soft shell crab sandwiches and a pasta dish). We of course finished with the infamous vanilla crêpe cake and a pistachio filled croissant. Both delightful! Highly recommend for the out of town guest, the special occasion, or the rainy Sunday morning where the outdoor conditions have no bearing on the bright and open interior of Spoon and Stable and its guests. read more

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