While staying at the Royal Sonesta hotel for a conference, I dined at the Wood + Paddle Eatery two times during my stay. Wood + Paddle is located inside of the Royal, it's their hotel restaurant. On my first night in Minneapolis, I'd arrived to the hotel for check-in around dinner time. Not sure where to go and tired from the flight, I headed down to the lobby and walked over. When I asked if I could get a table for 1, she asked me if I would be comfortable with eating at the bar. It was a Sunday night, so I think she wanted to reserve tables for parties of two or more. I was fine with it, but I noticed there were quite a few empty tables. A few days later, I had lunch with a Colleague here. We got seated at a table, and the service was really good. Our waiter was attentive and made sure we kept our lunch within our time requirements so we could get back to the conference without issue. The food was really good. I tried to order or sample local or MN specialties during my trip. Below are the menu items that I tried: - Bison Burger with Fries - State Fair Cheese Curds (w/ house made, smoked ketchup) - Pork Chop (w/ a Norwegian inspired sauce) - Habanero Wings read more

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Food came out fairly quick after ordering, but it wasn't too busy during 5:30-6pm on a weekday. You can customize the fries and how well the patty is done. Bison burger patty had a charred taste. The garlic dry rub wings have a good salt and dryness to them. The flourless chocolate torte is a satisfying dessert. Rich, creamy, tangy, and indulgent. I feel like they are missing out on a happy hour menu. read more

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Three buddies and I were in Downtown Minneapolis before the comedian Brad Williams' show. (Great show) We decided on Wood and Paddle before the show and it was a winner. winner. chicken dinner. A buddy of mine and I both ordered an Excelsior hazy IPA. delish...Our server was super nice and even took a picture of our group. I split a bison burger with sweet potato fries and a bison pizza with one of my friends. We ordered the fried sunnies for the table to start off with and my other friends got the chicken Caesar salad and wings and roasted brussel sprouts. The sunnies were awesome with a flavorful dipping sauce and the fishiness was just right. SCORE! The burger was juicy and had some kind of sweet chutney on it and the bun was perfect and the pizza had lots of meat and cheese on it, it was perfect. They give you a bunch of fries and they are not soggy like a lot of sweet potato fries are. I asked for a side of mustard and it became Heaven....So good! My friend's salad was huge and everyone loved their meal. The space was beautifully decorated with a large bar area and an open kitchen, where you could see the cooks applying their wares. Great food with lots of laughs and service equals five stars. read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Bison burger and sweet potato fries. Delish! - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Not good for how highly ranked it is on this app. Not sure what more to add on here bad vibe and food not good. Thanks - change my mind if you want me to return read more

The cheese curds were delicious. No idea what the sauce was that came with it. The hot honey chicken sandwich was ok. HUGE AND JUICY! But it didn't have much flavor I would eat here again read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Cheese curds - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I was in town for a conference and a group of 8 of us wanted to eat for a dinner outside of the conference. We were seated in a private room that had velvet drapes we could close for privacy and noise abatement. It was a perfectly sized room for our group. The restaurant was also lovely with an upscale decor. Our group shared some plates of cheese curds, which were delicious. We also had a variety of cocktails and mocktails, all of which were fresh tasting and creative. I had the hibiscus mocktail, which had a complex and not super sweet taste. It was delicious! We all ordered a variety of food, and everyone liked it all. Some ordered the duck stroganoff and said it was delicious with a complex taste. I ordered the pork chop, which was perfectly done. Others ordered the fish and said it too was delicious. For dessert, I split the creme brulee with a friend. It was the perfect size for sharing and had a wonderful, browned sugar glaze. The service was on point and a fine balance between taking care of us while also being invisible. If I ever find myself in Minneapolis again, I'll for sure come here again. read more

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This place is great for a quick bite or hanging out for dinner. The vibe is laid back, the food is good with an affordable price point and the bartenders mix up some of the best Old Fashions around. There is a full bar in the rear with stools and table seating. The front dining room has a view of the open kitchen. Located in the Royal Sonesta Hotel, a great option for grub without leaving the premises. read more

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Cute place and great service. The food was sadly just mediocre, nothing I would want to eat again. The mushroom stuffing was bland and the mushrooms weren't cooked enough. The slaw with the chicken sandwich had an odd flavor, and the cheese curds had no pull to them and a weird spice. read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The customer service wasn't that great . The food wasn't that great they need to take the Hummus Plate off the menu. Skillet Cornbread & Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms was good could have been better if both were hot. Chicken wings were ok. I wouldn't go back . read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Hummus Plate tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives, capers, chickpeas, pepperoncini, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic, toasted pita - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Had lunch here and got the salmon salad and an iced tea. The salmon was a touch undercooked (rare instead of mid rare) but they corrected it so quickly and it came out perfect and hot so it was barely disruptive at all. It was tender and I would highly prefer under than over any day. Good amount of salad dressing and everything was fresh. I do wish they had more GF options but it was a little limited. read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Stopped in for an early dinner before a show at the Orpheum. Service was good, good was great, and really enjoyed the vibe. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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In town on business, we came to Wood + Paddle after our initial restaurant was closed for a private event. We lucked-out, because WPE was perfect. Service was friendly and attentive, drinks were well made and the food was exactly what we were looking for. We wanted to eat light, so I had garlic wings and an order of sunnies, along with my W+P Old Fashioned. Cooked perfectly, well seasoned and nice portions. read more

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Cocktail: Seven Cinns was delicious! Tasted like an apple pie cocktail. Appetizer: The skillet cornbread was not my favorite but the fried cheese curds were yummy! Entree: I had the Blue Cornmeal Crusted Walleye and I really liked it with the sweet corn relish and the green pea cream. It made the dish! I tried my husbands Duck Confit Stroganoff which was also very tasty! read more

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Lovely quiet dining room. Service was thoughtful, quick and friendly. I had a beautiful Hibiscus Punch cocktail with Braised Short Ribs and shared a small plate Brussels Sprouts. Everything was excellent! Would definitely eat here again. read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Braised Short Ribs - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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The servers were just amazing- so kind and attentive. The bartender made us delicious cocktails and we had small bites because we went in around 2 pm where they were serving a limited menu. We had the jalapeño cornbread a side of fries and the Hummus plate with fresh vegetable vegetables. Everything was delicious and tasted very fresh. read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Hummus plate and cornbread - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Such a great brunch spot -- everything we had was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully done. The Minnesota Malted Waffle with chocolate chips was an instant favorite: crispy edges, soft center, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect with a coffee on the side. I went with the Veggie Omelet, which was packed with cremini mushrooms, tomato, onion, and spinach -- super hearty and well-seasoned without feeling heavy. Also tried the Quiche Lorraine, which was rich and creamy with a flaky crust, served with a light and refreshing side salad. Both the veggie and quiche options were generously portioned and really well-executed (Quiche Lorraine - $18, Veggie Omelet - $16). The space has a warm, modern vibe -- clean, cozy, and perfect for a relaxed brunch. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a spot I'd return to when in the area! read more

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The restaurant is on the first floor of a hotel, but it's definitely not a typical "hotel" restaurant. There is a view of the chefs in the kitchen and the seating is pretty comfortable. There are tables and booths. We were able to get in on a busy night without a reservation. The host seated us quickly, our waitress was lovely and helpful, and the food came out quickly. I had steak bites and they were super yummy! They served Pepsi products though, boo. read more

The menu is fairly limited. We did enjoy the wild rice soup and one of my friends really liked the beer cheese soup. The Cobb salad is no longer on the menu but the waitstaff was able to get one made for my other friend which was so nice. We tried the Sunny bites which were ok and the beef tip appetizers were just ok too. There are a lot of different beverage options, including mocktails which were good. The dining room has a nice ambiance. The bathrooms are in the hotel lobby and are locked, which is somewhat inconvenient. Parking is available in ramps downtown or at parking meters. We were there on a Sunday before a show at Pantages, so we ate and rushed out. read more

This is a great restaurant. Easily findable and a large spacious place. Nice seating. The menu is very creative and the staff were really nice. I like the ability to watch the kitchen staff. Everyone worked together. Loved the stuffed mushroom, Brussels sprouts, sunnies bites. I had only small bites, but the rest of the menu looked good. read more

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We came to the Wood and Paddle on Valentines, without a reservation and the great staff squeezed us in (it was earlier in the evening 4:30). Our waitress was very attentive and the cocktails were spot on delicious, my favorite was the spicy mango margaritas, as was the food!-5 stars for sure. The ambiance was perfect- quiet enough to be able to hear each other without hearing the conversation of your neighbor. We sat right by the kitchen so it felt like a personal experience and we didn't even come away smelling like we had worked in the kitchen. This is my second time at this restaurant and love to keep it in my pocket as a place I love to go! read more

I would come back just for the duck confit stroganoff. The stroganoff had a generous helping of duck which was so tender and delicious. The stuff mushrooms were also soo good. Just juicy and stuffed with deliciousness. The ambiance was nice for dinner, but being in a hotel it did give hotel bar/ restaurant vibes. The service was attentive but a little off. My husband agreed afterwards that the server kind of acted like he didn't work there. When I asked for recommendations he didn't have very confident recommendations. read more

My husband is a sucker for bone marrow so I took him to Wood + Paddle eatery for his birthday. I made reservations a few days beforehand & we arrived to a really great table with an adorable reservation placard on the table. We went mid-week though so there were a lot of tables available & we could've easily walked in. Of course we had the marrow toast to start and then I ordered the steak and my husband had the pork chop. Everything was so incredibly well cooked!! My steak was so crispy from the grill marks and perfected by the flavored butter. My husband loved the marrow and his pork chop! The mixture of cranberry blended beautifully with the pork - sooo so good!! read more

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Came after the Twins game. It wasn't busy yet. Decided to get take out for the room. We were staying at the Royal Sonesta. The Smashburger was great. Cohort loved the pork chops and asparagus read more

This is a hotel restaurant so set your expectations accordingly. The prices reflect a hotel setting, not a high quality boutique restaurant. We started with the sunfish appetizer which was decent. Very heavily breaded so if you're hoping to taste sunfish, you won't. If you don't like fishy things, it has no fishy taste. We had the smashburger which was surprisingly very small. The bun looked straight out of the bread aisle of my local grocery store and could easily be served to my family for sloppy Joe night. I've had better burgers at drive through joints. I paired with a side salad which was nice. Our other entree was steak frites with filet mignon (medium rare). It was cool and near raw in the middle. To each their own. Plan accordingly. Fries were thick cut, pretty good. We shared broccolini. Good portion. Had a (sun dried?) tomato sauce with it. A bit of spice. Quite good. We had Nikki (?) for our server. She was delightful, attentive and kind. Probably not a repeat for us. For the price would have hoped for better. read more

We were looking for a dinner place before the Wolves game and landed here. We had a reservation but it wasn't super busy on a Monday so plenty of tables to choose from. It's a nice cozy atmosphere with some high backed booths, a separate bar area and nice 4 person tables. Their menu is not extensive but we found plenty to choose from. I chose the lighter soup (minestrone) and Caesar salad. Both were good. I also had a bit of Husband's white fish (paddock) and that was tasty as well. This restaurant is part of a hotel. Service was well done and he got us out on time for our game . Good stop. read more

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I'm not sure about the other menu items, but this was by far the worst burger I've had in a long time. When you order a bison burger, it usually is one of the top burgers on the menu, however this patty definitely came from a freezer. It was cold in the middle and yet still cooked??? We sent the first one back, simply wanting hot food, however that didn't fix the taste, needless to say it didn't get finished. Perhaps I should have ordered a steak or perhaps not. The restaurant definitely had a hotel vibe, which should have alerted me that this was going to be hotel restaurant food read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Bison burger - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Staying at the Sonesta and not wanting to deal with the cold, rainy weather on this late evening, I decided to try W+P (only to realize that I'd been here years ago, when it was called Lake-something-or-other). Got the bison burger with a side salad. The burger was nicely cooked and presented, and the ghost pepper cheese was legitimately fiery, but the whole thing was too salty to be really enjoyable. (I'm glad I asked for the smoked ketchup and the bacon jam on the side; neither was needed, and neither was particularly compelling.) Disappointment with the food notwithstanding, service was attentive and professional, and I will try this place again on a future trip (but will order differently). read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Bison burger - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Full disclosure: this wasn't my first, or even second choice dinner, but sometimes circumstances lead you to unexpected goodness. I'd wanted to venture out a bit for dinner, but a monsoon volume of rain convinced me to stay within easy range of Nicolett Mall. Wood +Paddle is housed within a Sonesta. I thought Sonesta was a low budget brand, but the lobby's lux 60's vibe makes me want to rethink anything I might know about the chain. Likewise, the Wood + Paddle space surprised and exceeded my expectations. A very vibey, low key, warm space. A very welcoming host, and our server was just the epitome of service professionalism. Oh, and the food? The French Dip I ordered was on point, very enjoyable. And a good craft beer selection as well. All in all, sometimes a forced choice turns out to be a great choice! read more

The ambiance of this restaurant was wonderful. Mario (our waiter) was extremely pleasant and kind. We waited no longer than 10-12 mins before our food arrived. The Smash double-patty burger was excellent. Great tasting meat and the fries were perfection. The chicken and wild rice creamy soup was delicious. The mascato was some of the best I've had. Overall ...on a scale of 1-10, I give Wood+Paddle a 12. read more

We had an amazing meal here tonight. The Duck stroganoff, Pork chop and Salmon were all amazing!. I would definitely eat here again in town. Amazing food and great service. read more

Amazing food! Rather upscale - even for breakfast - and wonderful service! Would definitely return when in Minneapolis from sunny California! read more

A group of us, mostly from my wife's work, had dinner at Wood + Paddle on a Saturday before seeing a show at the Ordway. There were about 10 of us all together and the waiter did a great job of taking orders, answering questions, and getting our food out. At the end of the meal, he asked about dessert. We felt we might be crunched for time, but that the creme brulé sounded good. He asked when the curtain was and let us know if we ordered right now he would guarantee we would have time or he would take it off the bill. Turned out he was right and we are glad he was. The brulé was delicious and we had plenty of time to walk to the theatre. Everyone in the group.was impressed and very happy with the dinner choice we made. read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Creme brule - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Great ambiance, service, and food! Would highly recommend Wood + Paddle Eatery if you are downtown. We had the W+P Smash Burger + Fried and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, both had great flavor, and the fries were fresh and crispy. Look forward to going back! read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - W+P Smash Burger + Fries and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Classic hotel restaurant ambiance, but fast and polite service and surprisingly large portions. I can't recommend the Brussels sprouts highly enough! read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Half chicken, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Food and service were great. The restaurant has lots of seating options, including a private room for a larger party. read more

Wood + Paddle Eatery - Sunnies - American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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My husband and I stayed at the hotel attached for some Holiday shenanigans and stopped in the bar for drinks before heading out. We chatted with the bartender and another gentleman at the bar who ended up being the Chef. He mentioned the recent changes to the menu and when my husband heard Friend Sunnies were on the menu, I knew we had to come for dinner during our stay! The next night we arrived for dinner, sat at the bar and started with Fried Sunnies. I swear my husband was transported back to his childhood! They were very good and extremely nostalgic for that MN boy inside. We also enjoyed steak frites and roasted chicken as our entrees. The menu is a great MN menu with definite French influence. We were very pleased! read more

The atmosphere is cozy. The cocktails tend to be on sweeter side, and by that I mean overly sweetened. We went two times since it was in our hotel and we were tired. The waiter we had the both tomes was veryyyyy slow. The first night we were one of 2 tables so it was crazy for her not to be able to check on us a little more. She also took forever to get our checks and then we she did they were wrong The food is just okay. Sometimes parts of it come out cold and I can tell they microwave their cornbread because the center was cold but the outide was warm read more

I visiting for the first time. At a conference at the Marriott across the street. Decided to venture out for dinner and went across the way, so glad. I sat at the bar and ordered the olds fashion and the bison meatball. I highly recommend both. Service was amazing. Cap it off with the crème brule. read more

The food was some of the best I've had. The beet salad is sublime, and the duck was perfect. However, the service was abysmal. My girlfriend and I arrived for our reservation, we were the only people there. The waiter took no time explaining dishes, drinks or anything else. My girlfriend has a condition that prevents her from eating very much at any one sitting. We ordered 2 appetizers and one entree to split. From that point on, we were ignored, with the waiter not bothering to check if we needed anything. He even dropped the check off without asking if we wanted dessert. The only reason to not give 1 star is the food quality. read more

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We were desperate for somewhere to go eat prior to seeing a play at the Orpheum. Everywhere around that area wasn't accepting any additional people 1.5 hours before the shows. This made it tough... we stumbled upon W+P eatery. It was inside a cute boutique hotel and only has limited hours. We were excited and ready to eat. They were serving breakfast and a few lunch items on a Sunday morning. I was really excited for the food because of the atmosphere. It was super charming inside and comfy chairs. Food was ok. People have said... "you eat with your eyes first". It wasn't that impressive... I'm not sure if it was the size of the plates or the bright white circle plates but it didn't seem as fancy as the inside looked. The chicken sandwich was on a fancy plate, but the bun felt store bought and not exciting. The fries were decent. Nothing impressive about this sandwich. Normally at a place that looks like this, there would be a unique sauce and a fancy (not squished) bun. Maybe a pesto aioli or something jazzy with some freshness? The two breakfast plates felt very lackluster. They did have turkey sausage though... so that was cool, but sadly nothing felt like it was prepared fresh. It all felt like it was frozen and cooked. Nothing wrong with that, but typically at a dive bar for half the cost. Not trying to be super critically as I still rated them 4 stars. My mom got a free beer because I check in and they got us fed and out in time for our show. Super grateful, but I wouldn't stop here again if the menu stayed the same. read more

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