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    Woolley’s Kitchen & Bar

    4.0 (280 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    steak and fries
    Chara B.

    It was good for what it was. It was not amazing or incredible or anything of the sort. We just so happened to go here right before the ACDC concert started / buses were leaving so it was fairly packed upon walking in.. it took them quite awhile to seat us as they seemed very low staffed. Not the worst set-up or ambiance, it wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad. It's a hotel restaurant so not really sure what you would except. The lady who was our waitress and who sat us was nice, attentive, and did a good job. We both ordered the steak and frites.. they came out to our specifications and was totally decent. The two steaks could not have been more different though haha. Totally different sizes and thickness. The fries were good and crispy. The aioli was fresh and delicious. Service was slow at the end.. didn't get more water or pepsi. Anyways.. good for what it was. A little expensive.. literally $120 with tip for 2 steaks and fries. Probably don't need to go back.. . again, decent for what it was.

    Turkey club with fries
    Leslie S.

    I was attending a conference at the Embassy Suites and decided to go downstairs for dinner the first night. I decided to go with the Turkey club with fries. The service was slow and disinterested. The turkey club was a majority lettuce which was weird. I ended up taking most of it off. The fries were okay. When I finally got my bill it had 20% automatic gratuity and a delivery fee as if I ordered room service. Most expensive and disappointing club sandwich I've ever had.

    Prosciutto and Fig flatbread, Walleye Fingers, Steak Bites.
    DeeAnna C.

    This is a great little restaurant in the Embassy Suites. The decor is cozy and inviting. The service is always good and so is the food. We honestly stay at this hotel when we travel because they have this place.

    espresso martini w/bailey's & an old fashioned
    Laura A.

    We had great food, service and ambiance at Woolley's for a friends anniversary dinner celebration. This restaurant is tucked into the Embassy Suites hotel but has a great vibe and would be worth the trip even if you aren't staying there. We did notice alot of Mn Vikings fans staying the night to take the light rail to the game the next morning- great idea! My only complaint is pretty minor and that is that our wedge salad was delivered one minute after our caprese appetizer and we had specifically asked for courses to have a good amount of time in between. We didn't want them at the same time. Oh well! Everything else was great!

    Maple roasted Brussels sprouts with pork belly
    Khoo K.

    Classy (elegant) yet laid back (neighborhoody) restaurant. A place for special occasion or everyday dining, and for us was we are visiting from out of town. The staff members get 5 stars, especially Chantal. She was very attentive, kind and accommodating since we traveled with a tired and sleepy child. She came by with multiple kids stuffs :). That said, the child menu is very affordable and has a good selection. We very much enjoyed our food at Woolleys. Don't be surprised that it is right next to the Embassy Suites. It is an independent restaurant. We had the following: Maple roasted Brussels sprout with pork belly and pecan- 4.5 stars. Love the saltiness and fattiness from the pork belly and crunch from the pecan with well cooked Brussels sprout. Would recommend making it a tad less wet, ie less maple sauce. regardless we thoroughly enjoyed it. Walleye fingers - 4 stars. The breading is light and fluffy, not the heavy thick flour kind. Nice crunch and walleye was tasty. Love trying local ingredients. A squeeze of lemon and dip into the tartar sauce, yum. Need to eat it fresh as to go might not be as enjoyable. Cobb salad with chicken and blue cheese- 4 stars. Ingredients were fresh with large variety of flavors which I appreciate as I despise a boring salad. The blue cheese were high quality. Dessert samplers- 4.5 we had the crème brulee - a must have- you can see the vanilla bean and it is so creamy. Chocolate ganache cake- so moist and chocolaty. The whiskey infused bread pudding topped with apples- it was good but would add a little more whiskey . Overall I would give this place a 4.5 stars if I could put in half a star. Thank you Chantal for making our evening and visit to MSP memorable.

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    Beth C.

    I chose Woolley's for a date night with my husband. I was staying in a nearby hotel overnight as I had a pre-dawn flight out the next day. I needed a restaurant with food we both liked, that was casual and yet also kind of special. Woolley's ended up being the perfect place. We were there on a quiet Monday night in late October, the first possible snow for the year in the forecast mere hours away. There were not many people there, which worked out fine for us. We had wonderful service from Shannon the whole time. She was one of those genuinely pleasant people who knows how to make you feel welcome. My husband had a local beer while I had a Loon Juice cider. We started off with the French Onion Steak Bites, which was delicious. Good, tender meat and abundant cheese. My main dish was the Harvest Bowl, which was downright pretty to behold with colorful stripes of cranberries, pecans, blue cheese, and butternut squash, all atop a bed of fluffy rice. It tasted healthy and seasonally appropriate. My husband had a steak, which was cooked exactly to his preference, with asparagus and lush mashed potatoes on the side. As this was a date night, dessert was a must. I had to get the bread pudding, as that dish is one of my all-time favorites. It was beautifully done here, the thick cut of pudding heated all the way through, a chunky apple compote on top. It sat in a sea of caramel. Three swirls of cream adorned with fresh fruit framed the bread pudding. I'd definitely eat at Woolley's again. The food was great and there are more dishes I'd be interested in trying. The wonderful service just pushed it over the top.

    Flat Iron - to go
    Catherine T.

    Got the Flat Iron and have a few things to say. The Flat iron on the menu sounded awesome so I thought I'd try it - comes with mashed potatoes, green beans, chimichurri, special steak sauce and corn salsa. The green beans are pretty much boiled and thrown on the plate, not even a pinch of salt, tasted like a thick gmo-infused piece of grass. The steak sauce tastes like the threw some red pepper flakes in a bottle of A1 sauce and dumped it all over the steak. They didn't put any chimichurri on my steak sadly, and it's one of my favorite addition to a meal like this. Overall, disappointed, tasted like a college kid tried their best to cook me a nice meal and that's how it ended up. On the positive side, the tap beer is good and the host was really nice. They don't have Negronis (?) A little sus. Glad I can expense this meal for work..

    Steak Soup of the Day
    Veronica D.

    We always stay at the Embassy Suites when we're headed out of town, we love the rooms & the set up. We visited the restaurant onsite ordered 2 cups of soup and got 3 bc they messed the order up. The Chicken & wild rice was really thick but the flavor was good. The French onion soup was tasty but thick as well. The soup of the day was actually a soup with broth, steak pieces, potatoes and vegetables which was good. (Soups need to be thinner) We actually have eaten here before and this time it ok. My fiancé had the walleye sandwich, the fish didn't have any seasoning but the sandwich was well put together. Onion rings were good. I ordered the beet salad with goat cheese & walnuts. The salad had too much dressing for my liking. I Added chicken to my salad and it bland, no taste at all. The ambience was good for a quiet dinner for 2, our waiter was talkative and xtra attentive. We will probably come back and order something totally different. Xo Veronica

    French Onion Soup, Walleye Fingers, Wedge Salad
    Jennie A.

    Another fantastic smorgasbord of awesome food & service at Woolley's Kitchen & Bar! Walleye Fingers, French Onion Soup, 1/2 Wedge Salad. I didn't realize the portions were so big, I couldn't eat it all. Located inside the Embassy Suites by the MSP Airport. Say hi to my favorite servers, Emily, Laura and Zach.

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    Thanks so much for the visit and kind feedback, Aly!

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    Thanks so much for your kind reviews :) We appreciate you!

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    Excellent service and wonderful pork chops. Service was quick but not rushed. Food was hot. The meatball soup was delicious

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    Do you have a Sunday brunch buffet?

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    Are these guys open? I tried calling two different time in the last two days trying to make a reservation but never heard back and got no answer when I called

    Hello Joe! Yes, we are open. Here are our current hours: Sunday-Thursday: 4pm-10pm; Friday &… Read more

    Is the salad bar still available here in the main dining room?

    Hi Jessica! We no longer have the salad bar. We renovated about a year ago - we do have some tasty… Read more

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    Complete sadness. The once stellar beer selection did not make the move to the new location.
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