To start, the food is always good. And my friend and I had good service. What I take exception…read moreto, is entering the restaurant, stating I am there for happy hour, and being told they can seat me at a table, but I can only stay for an hour and a half. They need the table for their reservations. As a paying customer, why is my problem that you need a table for a reservation? Not a very good way to do business at all.

This is such a lovely restaurants with lots of lights and plants and it's busy without feeling…read morecongested. First of all. Second of all, the service is outstanding. Multiple people checking in, offering recommendations, making sure you are happy, etc. I've been here for brunch a couple times and dinner. The shrimp scampi was pretty darn good but as a diva who has lived on both coasts it didn't blow my mind. But it was fresh and nice and no complaints. Their brunch is so good. The huevos were such an interesting spin on other versions and I loved it. Cocktails are great and inventive too! So they get five stars because they nail it on all points!

we had a great experience stopping by at Mallard's for dinner. We went at 5:30, their happy hour is…read morefrom 4 to 6 and has some amazing specials. We got a five dollar sangria and four dollar margarita, which was great. our server, John was friendly and our food came out very quickly. We ordered the salmon and the Alfredo steak pasta. Both were delicious and something I really appreciate about this place is that the food portions are just right. They are not too small or two over abundant. There's a lot of natural light and the ambience is casual but still put together and nice.

The in-laws had apparently been here before and really liked it, so they took us here on a Friday…read morenight because I love seafood (hubbie doesn't, so I don't get it as often as I'd like). The inside is quite swank, featuring a pretty large bar area on the right when you first enter. We were there for a sit-down dinner, so we proceeded around the left to the counter to get a table. I noticed this place must have a decent loyal following because of the merch you could purchase there at the counter (tee shirts, hats, sweat shirts, etc)! It wasn't too busy despite it being Friday night, so we got a table right away. It was really hard to pick what I wanted off the menu because A LOT of the options looked deliciously tempting (just gonna have to go back), but I eventually decided on a shrimp pasta, and that was the RIGHT choice. Mmm, so good! And a decent portion for the price too, as I took half of it home in a to-go box. I was pleased by the speed at which they got our order ready, as well as how attentive the server was (my in-laws suck down iced tea like no one's business, but she managed to keep them topped off regularly). The parking lot is interesting, as it has above ground and underground parking (probably nice to have the option to go below during the snowy winters around here). It shares the parking lot with a grocery and some other things, which felt a bit cramped, but as I said, we happened to be there when it wasn't too crowded somehow.

(7/18/23) Jim is bartending tonight. I have a Castle Danger in front of me. I'm going to mix it up…read moretonight and try the Italian Sausage Farfalle. The Farfalle was piping hot and rich in flavor. Jim warned me that it was heavily salted. He was right. But I countered the salt with a lot of pepper. It tasted good to me. I'm going to follow it up with Apple Crisp a la mode with a Loon Juice Apple Cider. The folks sitting down the bar from me enjoyed their portion, so I'll give it a try as well. It turned out to be a good combination. The apples in the crisp and the apples in the cider were just different enough to compliment each other. Until next time...

Terrible service. I asked how we order and the woman tossed a menu at me and walked away. Never…read morecame back so we left

Who knew this was here?? Small parking lot, and local dive like vibes. We stopped in for lunch…read moreduring the week and sat ourselves. The waitress didn't appear to be loving her life that day but it happens. She answered all of our questions on the menu and we went with a wrap and a burger, plus cheese curds to start. Food was good, exactly what you would expect when you walk in. I will say this place is super busy, for it being a bar in the middle of the day- you would have never known. By the time we left the place was popping and there was no where to park. The avocado burger was good, I did a side of onion rings and everything hit the spot. I liked that we were asked if it would be one check or two as soon as we sat down vs. having the awkward conversation later.

Shocker I haven't left a review for here…read more This is one of the best hole-in-the-wall places this side of town. Burger prices (and the burgers too) are amazing. Beer and drink specials. The place is always busy, and if you know, you know. Soups? They're always house made. New owners have taken over and I know people were initially concerned cause change is change. But you know what? Things are all good and if you haven't been in a while, you wouldn't know the difference. A true hidden gem in Bloomington.

Wow!!!! What a great find. I knew it would be exceptional…read morewhen the proprietor/manager held the door open and greeted us. We opted to sit at the bar because it is always a good place to pick up the vibes of staff and watch preparations. There is an open kitchen for all to see and Perk Up was meticulous. We shared a heavenly cinnamon roll, followed by the best breakfast skillet we have ever eaten. The skillet was accompanied by whole grain toast that was delicious with their proprietary jam. We will hit this spot next time we are in Minneapolis!

This was our first visit and we really enjoyed it. The inside is really nice and bright. They had a…read morehuge outside patio. We had both the biscuits and gravy and breakfast poutine. Both were good but the biscuits and gravy was the favorite. It came with a huge portion of potatoes and the gravy had good flavor. The poutine was good but the hollandaise soaked into the fries quickly and the scrambled eggs were a little overcooked. You can tell they use good quality ingredients and everything came out piping hot. There is plenty of parking in the lot as well.

Looking for a place to have dinner with a colleague, we decided here. It is located on the 2nd…read morelevel of the Radisson Hotel. We found spots at the bar and were immediately greeted. Bartender was friendly. They had fun drink and food options. I went with their blueberry vodka cocktail and a BBQ chicken flatbread. Pricing was fair.

This is definitely a "I'd come back" restaurant for me. The atmosphere was classy and upscale…read morewithout feeling overly fancy or intimidating. The inside is beautiful and made for a really nice dining experience. We started with the Eichten's cheese curds, and they were excellent. They were soft on the inside, some had a great cheese pull, and the spicy dipping sauce paired really well with them. I ordered the Flat Iron Frites. The steak was seasoned well, cooked nicely, and didn't have much fat, which I appreciated. The fries were crispy and came with house-made ketchup. I usually don't even like ketchup, but this one was actually really good. My partner ordered the deviled eggs as his appetizer, and he enjoyed them so much he finished them in no time. For dessert, we had the Strawberry Shortcake Crème Brûlée, and it was fantastic. I've never had crème brûlée like that before. It was a unique twist on a classic dessert and ended the meal perfectly. The only small downside was that the complimentary water tasted clean and fresh. But it was warm instead of cold. Overall, the food, atmosphere, and service made for a great experience, and I'd happily return. Glad i was able to cross this one off of my list.

The cauliflower appetizer!!! OMG! It's a must have if you like spicy food…read more I also got the salmon bowl which was pretty good as well but next time I might prefer chicken. The salmon was a bit well done to my liking but the dressing on it was really good. I would definitely come back here and just eat the cauliflower!!

My chilaquiles breakfast was great! Good service made the experience even better. My kiddo is a…read moresuper picky eater and loves their pizza.

If you are looking for above average bar food with great service (Thanks Rachel!) then Lucky's 13…read morePub is the perfect spot. They have a pretty straightforward menu, a nice selection of beers and bourbons, and a lively atmosphere. I really enjoyed my Firecracker Shrimp and the Smashburger was pretty good too. Now, if you are looking for fine dining or a fancy night out this probably isn't the spot.

This is a great place to stop for Lunch. It has the decor of…read morea typical bar restaurant. The staff is amazing and really helpful. The menu has a nice Selection of different types of food.

We had quite the day of travel nightmares and walking into Bistro 79 was such a relief largely…read morebecause of Shaun. From the moment he greeted us with the most gracious smile and genuine kindness everything started to feel better. Our order was very specific and a bit complicated yet Shaun remembered every single detail perfectly. Honestly better than we could have ourselves. (We were raving about the food in the hotel room as well. Couldn't have asked for a better meal!) That level of attentiveness is rare and so appreciated. Beyond that he took the time to engage with us in conversation and made us feel truly cared for. Knowing he has been there for over 25 years speaks volumes and it is clear why. Shaun is exceptional in every sense of the word. I truly hope he receives the recognition and praise he deserves. He made a lasting impression on us and we are so grateful.

We checked in late at the hotel and were hoping that the restaurant would be a good American dining…read moreexperience, but we were really disappointed. First, the prices were at least a little insane. We'd seen some menus online, but the menu we had was much more expensive. $46 for Steak Frites, over $20 for sandwiches. But we were hungry from traveling and decided to roll the dice. It should have been a sign that the only people eating were at the bar. The bartender was the only server so we waited a long while. He was super nice, but had his hands full at the bar. I know it's a convention center kitchen behind everything, but should you even be able to charge $46 for a steak if you don't have dedicated table service? We ordered the Steak Frites and a chicken sandwich to save our budget. And the food, frankly, was pretty terrible. We ordered the steak medium, but it came out extra rare. The truffle fries (just regular fries with some seasoning on them) and the sweet potato fries were really undercooked and while someone had nicely charred the green beans, they had not bothered to cook them past being raw on the inside. Undercooked seems to have been the theme. I was very grateful that the bartender realized our disappointment and gave us a discount on the bill, but I could never recommend this place to anyone.

Excellent choice that's away from the bustle of the food court scenes on Level 2 & 3. Comfort…read morefoods are available in addition to your typical burger fare. It's good a good blend of bar/pub along with having a medium sized dining room. Food was good and came out quick. Would've liked to have a larger portion of cranberry sauce with my meal, but it does come served not as a jelly but as actual cranberries - which was nice. Rolls/bread and butter are provided before your meal, so don't fill up too soon, as you'll need to save room for their Summit Extra Pale Ale which is on tap. Slainte.

I went in here for dinner with a friend to try a few things. The atmosphere seemed really…read moreprofessional, but it felt light hearted at the same time, was nice. I ordered the spaghetti bake (which I didn't even know existed?!) Along with BBQ chicken flatbread. They have some other unique items on the menu I wanted to try, but didn't. Everything tasted nice and the flatbread had nice seasoning. Prices were okay. The spaghetti bake wasn't my cup of tea and just too cheesy, maybe someone out there will like it. It was like eating a big block of macaroni cheese along with cottage cheese, kind of? The food was decent and the people were incredibly nice, but I personally wouldn't go here again. It's not a "to die for" restaurant, but was fun to try.