I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Meritage. My bestie and I celebrated her 30th birthday and wanted…read moreto be somewhere that felt like a Parisian restaurant. We were not disappointed. Our server, Freeman, was attentive and gave great recommendations. He was knowledgeable on the menu and spoke french! He was such a joy! We ordered the chicken liver smear which tasted sweet and salty. It was the perfect first course to start our meal. We then moved onto the cassoulet. We did not enjoy this, the duck confit base was a bit too heavily oiled for us so instead we ordered the steak frites and burger. We loved our second choices and were happy with those selections. Then, we ordered affogato for dessert. Meritage makes their ice cream homemade and it was a good ending to the meal. The restaurant was busy but voices did not carry. It was a beautiful dinner and I would recommend anyone who likes French cuisine to visit!

We came here on a Sunday night. We have been here a few times before and it was always good. The…read moreserver asked if we were rushing off to anything. We said no. And obviously that was our big mistake. We sat for a long time as people were brought bread and their appetizers and meals. After about 30 minutes, we finally got about four tiny slices of cold bread and some butter tossed on our table. I ran out of water. About 45 minutes into this I went looking for a manager. What we figured out is that the server forgot to put our order in. We waited another 45 minutes for food. I asked to have a substantial discount on the bill considering it took over 1.5 hours for us to get our food. And I had ordered a simple salad and nothing else. We noticed other waiters glancing at our table. I mean, you would think somebody would notice us sitting there in the main traffic area. Just never being served until I asked what was going on. In the end, we got a 50% discount. But it was such a disheartening experience and felt so unwelcoming that I don't think we'll be back.

Popped in for a Late Lunch and landed in Happy Hour! Fun cocktail menu and a great happy food…read morespecials. The Oysers are served raw on ice. The highlight was the Frozen Rose Mignonette served with my oysters. Happy hour is at the bar or in the lounge. My server recommend the Croque Monsieur Bites and they were delicious! The Vibe is upscale Urban. The only reason I knew it was in a hotel are the bathrooms are past the hotel lobby.

Gorgeous restaurant and very friendly staff. The french onion soup was everything you'd want in a…read morefrench onion soup -- well salted, generous bread chunks, and a generous covering of broiled cheese on top. The bearnaise sauce that comes with the steak frites was a little bland but the steak was perfectly salted and juicy. The brunch hash browns tasted standard and the portion was generous. The brunch New York Medallion is a smaller portion than dinner, and comes with fries. There is street parking and the Stadium Parking ramp across the street. If there are no events at the stadium that day, you can ask Chloe for a ticket that will reduce the cost to $4. There is no restroom inside the restaurant itself -- you need to go through the connected lobby and use that restroom.

We were here for a drink before watching the show next door. Kimia Was our waitress and she was so…read moresweet. Would definitely return again!

We came here for my birthday. As a bday gift, they offer you and your guest a small glass of…read morebubbly. Very nice. We had a reservation but showed up an hour early as we finished our prev appt early and we were immediately seated. It was 5:30 on a Monday so not super busy. Service was excellent. Our server helped us through the French menu. He recommended the aligot which was delicious. So glad we tried it. For my entree, I chose the fish of the day which was Halibut. It was served on tomatoes and au gratin potatoes and it was excellent. Husband had the short ribs which was also delicious. There was plenty of food so glad we didn't get a side. For dessert we had crème brûlée. It was brought to the table with a big branding iron to create the crisp crust at your table. Unique feature. Loved the decor. Blues, glass, felt very French cafe-like. We enjoyed our experience very much.

Wonderful Food, Friendly & Attentive Staff/Owners, Great Dining Room, Great Experience…read more We were greeted at the curb before we could even enter. Nice! All of the above apply, and I could go on further. If this fits your budget, just book a reservation and treat yourself.

Drove an hour to this supposedly special restaurant for our anniversary for their bbq rib special…read more Our entire experience was poor starting 5 minutes before our reservation time. We arrived 5 minutes early for our 5:00pm reservation and were told we needed to wait outside because they were having a meeting (it was 94 degrees outside). We then waited until 5:03pm when we were finally let in (now we are sweating profusely). Btw, when we were walking up they had just let others in and they were seated when we entered. Bad start, but we were hopeful our meal would be great. We were seated at the bar (per our reservation) and were handed one menu for the two of us. Our primary server was the bartender, who was quite kind but was in a tough spot with the owner watching her every move and ridiculing her right in front of us. They had no greens on their limited menu so we asked if they had any sort of side salad, but were ignored. We also asked if the ribs came with a vegetable; the owner did not know and said she would check with the chef. She never returned with an answer. The soup was good, the rest was below average. We ordered the focaccia which came in a brown paper bag and stapled?? The rib plate contained 3 ribs (which were dry, not very big and had little sauce). The ribs came with wasabi mashed potatoes, but there was no wasabi flavor to be found. If you are going to have a limited menu with one item, it better be really good - it was not. The owner made it a habit of asking everyone how their food was and before you could answer she would answer "yummy?" for you. Not only annoying, but it was obvious she did not really want to know. We almost felt like our presence was an inconvenience to the owner. Needless to say, we will not be back, nor will our dozens of friends who will hear about our experience. It was very disappointing!!

Everything is fantastic here, from the quality cocktails, to the fresh oysters, caviar topped house…read moremade chips, and cheese board. Chic little place that nails it every time.

All of it. It feels hidden gem though it's just around the corner of a busy commerce intersection…read more By day, there's patio seating. At night, it feels romantic. Good burger, risotto, frites, oysters, you name it. Limited NA options. Staff is always friendly. Definitely check this place out.

The restaurant is very quaint and beautifully attired. The staff was extremely knowledgable and so…read morepolite. We did the wine pairing with our 10 course experience and it was the BEST overall dining experience we have ever had anywhere! They only have 2 seatings an evening but even each seating is staggered so it's like you are having your own private tasting for your party. Each course was better than the previous course and every course was INCREDIBLE with outstanding flavors that were explained in great detail each time! It was such a memorable experience from the first course to the last course that you never wanted it to end. You also get the entire menu including the wine pairing in a nice note before you leave. It includes your various Sous Chefs and service directors you had the entire evening! This was an EXCEPTIONAL overall dining experience that everyone should try especially if you love, food and wine!!!! I can't wait to go back and experience a whole new menu for sure!

I have hesitated to write this review. But in the end - I had to be honest about my overall…read moreexperience. Demi had been on my list for a long time, and we finally decided to experience it. There is a lot to say about this restaurant, and most of it is very good. The ambiance had perfect energy. It felt lively, but never loud or overwhelming. It struck a really nice balance for a special night out. You could comfortably enjoy the experience and conversation. The service was exceptional. Not just friendly, but incredibly knowledgeable. Every course and every pairing was explained in detail, and the staff clearly knew their craft. Service - they absolutely delivered. We chose The W.C. Whitney Menu. I had the Premium Wine Pairing, which was excellent and very well done. My wife chose the Temperance Pairing since she does not drink alcohol. This was one of the few disappointments of the evening. Many of the drinks were designed to mimic the taste of cocktails and wine, while my wife does not care for the taste of alcoholic drinks. When it came to the food, there was a range. Some dishes were truly outstanding and worthy of Demi's reputation. Some were good but not exactly great. And honestly, a few were mediocre. With a tasting menu, you expect some variation, but at this level and at this price, mediocre does not cut it. Here's what it really comes down to. I would rate the experience itself 5-stars. But the cost of the evening did not come close to matching what was delivered. I was not looking for, or expecting value! We spent over $700 for the evening. Demi is very good. The service is exceptional. The ambiance is awesome. Much of the food is outstanding. But in my opinion, the overall experience did not justify the extremely high cost.

Had an hour between appointments and the receptionist recommended the Astoria Cafe for excellent…read morecoffee - boy was she right! The young man at the counter offered me an extensive menu of regular coffees, espresso drinks and specialty drinks, all of which could be made hot or cold. They also have a variety of milk selections. Unfortunately, they were out of skim milk today, but he offered to tweak the amount when I told him that the main reason I usually had skim milk was to enhance the coffee flavor(and their coffee really tasted good). Additionally, he offered to make my drink in my personal cup which was great since I hate to use plastic whenever I can. This location is only a half block from United Hospital and all its various buildings and there is no good coffee within that entire complex. It's definitely worth getting a breath of fresh air and taking a block and a half stroll to have a great cup of Joe! By the way, although I tried hard not to look, their pastry case looked scrumptious, filled with homemade pies by the slice and other goodies. Since they are so close to the hospital it's really nice that they also have a lovely display of fresh cut flowers. Next time I'm down here I'm going to stop in for a meal. If the food is as good as the coffee I think I'll become a regular.

Stopped by Cafe Astoria in St. Paul and had a pumpkin spice latte and a chocolate croissant. Both…read morewere excellent. The latte had great flavor without being overly sweet, and the croissant was fresh, flaky, and full of chocolate. The atmosphere was one of my favorite parts.Its a cool, laid back, scene and a great place to relax for a while. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good coffee spot in St. Paul.