I'm so sorry to be leaving this review and especially without any photos!…read more Racks has been a happy hour 'safe bet' for a while. It's close to the office, has a laid back vibe and the food has always been reliable. Our experience this evening was enough for us to say, "never again." Walking in - the first observation - mildew smell. I'm not sure if they're battling water in the restaurant or straight up, mold, but it wasn't pleasant. Secondly, our waitress... well, let's just say she had two MAJOR distractions. Her kids were spending the night with her at work! As 5-7 year olds typically are, they were antsy, running around and likely hungry. She was visibly frustrated at the situation and I genuinely felt bad for her, but this impacted our service in a BIG way! I will say, she filled our (relatively simple) orders accurately, but not timely. There's just better options. Oh! Unless you want to see butt cheeks, like full on buttocks (regardless of the time of day), I would avoid Racks on a professional dime.

First timer here. I stopped randomly out of curiosity and convenience to check it out. Ordered…read morechicken tenders and overall it was not good. The meat kind of tasted like overcooked, shredded tofu. Very strange texturally. I mentioned I wasn't happy with it and waitress said she'd let the cook staff know. That was it. I most likely will not go back.

Consistently great food and service. The martinis are outstanding. Love the supper club ambience.read more

We had an early Thanksgiving meal at Jensen's Food & Cocktails at the bar, and it was absolutely…read moremouthwateringly delicious. Everything was full of flavor, perfectly prepared, and tasted like the kind of meal you keep thinking about after you leave. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the whole experience was fantastic. Definitely a place worth going back to.

highly recommend firelake grill house if you are at/near the mall of america! its upscale yet…read moreinviting. stunning bar and dining room. my friend said she often comes here for family celebrations since they have plenty of seating options! we tried a variety of cocktails and enjoyed them all. apps: i know it sounds silly but get the chips and dip! the smoked bleu dip is soooo good. smoked wings were a crowd pleaser as well! entrees: we loved the salmon. the firelake flatbread was good but not my favorite thing. butcher's melt was flavorful!

First and foremost, thank you Juan for taking very good care of me while I was dining. Very…read moreattentive and pretty good recommendations. This restaurant is stunning. I sat in the corner and ordered up Chilaquiles Rojo with my eggs being over medium. Honestly, one of the best chilaquiles and it's a newly added item. Go me! Coffee was good and I did ask for a few different hot sauces. I have to say the Garlic habanero was nowhere near being hot for my fiery taste. I'm appreciative of the discount that was given due to my company and when I come back again (which most likely I will) I will be dining here again.

Ended up here on accident, but decided to stay for a few hours to play with the juke box and…read morepinball machine. The JAWS pinball machine was hard to activate, but after bringing it quarters to eat it was ready. There is also a digital golf game next to it. The service is good - people are nice. It's what you would expect for a Midwest bowling ally and bar/eatery. The eating area is very spacious so you have plenty of places to sit. The menu has an overwhelming amount of choices, but when you are drinking it becomes more of an exciting fun house to navigate. I thought that may mean the food would be average, but it was DANG delicious bar food. We got the BLT that is stacked with bacon and it is definitely one of the best BLTs I've had in a while. Crunchy tots. Big parking lot. Free parking.

Horrible bartenders. Missy is the worst. Nothing else needed to say. Avoid. Better places to venue…read morethat actually appreciate you.

Great spot for brunch! We really enjoyed our food and drinks. We shared the Minnesota sampler and…read moreit was fantastic. Also the Dubai croissant was divine. I had kind of a cheat day and I am on a low sodium diet per my Cardiologist. I am pleased they were able to work with my dish to lower the salt content. The service was stellar. This is a very busy establishment so make reservations! Otherwise wait times can be long.

Cute place went for a happy hour and didn't get pics but had the wings, cheese curds, and chips and…read moredip. It was happy hour so definitely small portions but a decent variety of options and they all were really good! Great cocktail and mocktail list and my drink was super refreshing

I always enjoy the food at this Hazelwood location. Came with a group and got a few appetizers and…read morethe salmon entree. Great service, tasty apps, and everyone enjoyed their meals. The server paid attention to people's special requests and got things out very quickly, including the check and boxes. It was a little loud because of how busy it was, but we could still talk to the people sitting closest to us.

Hazelwood Food + Drink absolutely nailed the food. Everything we ordered was excellent, flavorful,…read morewell prepared, and honestly one of the better meals I've had in a while. The atmosphere was also great and made for a really enjoyable evening. The only reason I can't give 5 stars was the service. We barely saw our actual server beyond taking our order and bringing the check. At one point we had to ask three different employees just to get water, and it finally arrived after we had already finished our appetizers. Everyone was polite, but the attentiveness just was not there. That said, the food was good enough that I'd still come back and give them another shot, because the kitchen is clearly doing something right.

This bar has great food. I ordered the Elvis Burger and their onion rings. Both were fantastic…read more I enjoyed the ratio of what they put on their juicy burger and their onion rings were deep fried with no air pockets or breaded stuff. I ate them with mustard and were delicious. The atmosphere is such a dive bar filled with Elvis and Marlyn Monroes. It looks like they are trying to make it kid friendly with a stack of picture books in the corner. A good place for small and large group of people. The waitress was sweet and accommodating. Bonus: they have a billiard table and good sized televisions.

Great service, friendly servers, very good breakfasts, reasonable prices and large servings…read more We go every week and love this restaurant!

Another fabulous breakfast at J's! I had the Colette's omelette with tomatoes and he had (forgot…read morewhat it's called) two eggs, toast, sausage patties and hash browns. Everything was exceptionally delicious, the portions are large and piping hot! In addition to the food, two things really stood out: The coffee was exceptional and the service was fantastic! The restaurant was clean and at a good temperature. Booths are older but they're worn in just right! If you're in the area, please visit this place. You won't be disappointed!

Our monthly happy hour hang out brought us to Volstead House this month to check out the snacks and…read moresips! Plenty of parking available in the shared lot out front! Enter through the Burger spot and look for the Coca Cola machine! Once you enter Volstead House, you can't help but be transported into what feels like a Spirit Library. A huge accent wall lined from floor to ceiling with spirit bottles is the perfect back drop to this cozy hang out. Perfect for a date night, friend catch-up, or solo Whiskey adventure, Volstead House is a vibe! Pair the atmosphere with top notch, educated bartenders and mixologists...you know you'll be taken care of! We started with the A La Louisiane, a spirit-forward, whiskey cocktail with some funk from Peychauds and Absinthe. It was delicious and well balanced. We also shared the Glazed Carrots and the Parm Fries. The carrots didn't hit for me, as the glaze and sauce lacked a punch of flavor but the fries were crispy and delicious. If you have a spirit enthusiast or someone that likes to explore the world of cocktails, I think this is the perfect vibe!

Finally crossed off Volstead House from my A-Z restaurant list, and honestly this one was more…read moreabout the experience than the food for me. First off, going through the hidden Coke machine entrance is actually really fun and makes the whole place feel like a little adventure. The decor and speakeasy atmosphere are definitely the standout. Very cool space. VERY loud though. Like "lean across the table and say WHAT?" loud at times. The waitress was super nice and recommended a mocktail for me that called Ass in the Sand. It ended up being really good. It tasted like an elevated lemonade and was probably one of my favorite parts of the meal. Started with the rolls and whipped honey butter which were delicious. Very soft, warm, and honestly dangerous because I could've just kept eating bread all night. For the main meal, I did the Wagyu Burger with Parmesan fries. The burger itself was okay but surprisingly didn't have a ton of flavor outside of the grilled/charred taste. The Parmesan fries were actually the standout for me -- hand cut fries and parmesan fries are just hard to mess up. My partner tried the Mushroom Soup en Croute and wasn't a fan because the mushrooms were blended and he said it lacked flavor. He also had a Steak Taco special using their medallion steak and said even with lime it still needed more flavor. Finished with Crème Brûlée which is always a classic favorite for me and this one was good. Overall: fun experience, cool hidden entrance, great decor, good mocktail and bread, but the actual food menu is pretty limited and the flavors didn't totally wow me for the price. Glad I went and finally crossed it off my list, but probably a one-and-done visit for me.