“I hadn't been to Ambi for a year or so. I have always thought it was an adorable place with great service, wine, and food, BUT was really happy to see they've added more wine and food options, while still maintaining the same great level of service. The ladies working today were very pleasant. The Moscato Mule drink was fun. We are looking forward to patio season. Cheers!“
Cocktail Bar • $$
“Skaalvenn is a true gem, tucked away in the most unlikely of locales. The vibe is fantastic, the team running the place is super attentive and friendly, and the beverages are well crafted. Really happy we found it - and will be back soon!“
“Such a cool place. Fun vibe inside, old time movies playing, nice decorations. Staff were very friendly and fast. Also, prices are very reasonable! We got a bunch of different drinks while here, mostly NA drinks because a lot of our group doesn't drink. All the drinks were great, my favorites were the Influencer and their NA mixup, which was a bartender special creation every time! Others got some beer, cocktails, and a Japanese whiskey flight. Everyone was very happy! We even got a charcuterie board too, pretty good. Will plan to come back here again! Great drinks and cool vibes!“
Cocktail Bar • $$
“The Dampfwerk is a fantastic bar known for its exceptional service and unique distillery. The staff goes above and beyond to provide a memorable experience, and their in-house distillery adds a special touch to their cocktails, creating a truly one-of-a-kind atmosphere for guests to enjoy.“
“I've been to Copperwing a few times and have been thoroughly impressed each time. They have a wide array of beverages and the rotate seasonally. I got a strawberry and banana milkshake type beverage that used clarified milk. It was so smooth and sweet but not overpoweringly so. I also got a drink based on the Big Lebowski's favorite - the white russian. It had a coffee foam on top and went down easily! I love trying the new drinks here. Service is great, you can either order at the bar or use the QR code at your table and pay right through your phone! They bring the drink out to you and it's super convenient. There is also ample parking in their free lot.“
“We stopped in for brunch. The hours, even on the weekend, for brunch are 8-11. You could definitely tell that the restaurant was very very new. Lots of questions from the staff to the manager on the menu (which only has 6 items), questions on what glassware to use, etc. The inside is super cute and bright on the corner of Lake and Excelsior. There are a few reserved restaurant spots in the garage. We started with bloody Mary's. There were two mix choices, dill and smoky jalapeño. We ordered one of each and they were served with garnishes of a lime and an olive. The dill definitely held that taste and I thought it was great. The smoky jalapeño I'm told tasted like normal mix. There was no baby beer served with it which is something I've come to expect with a bloody in Minnesota so was a little disappointing. We both got the steak burrito which was served with a side salad and a salsa. The dressing on the salad was great! The ingredients in the burrito were also very nice but not very evenly dispersed. I love burritos though and would order it again. We split a side of potatoes which weren't needed. They were good but the burrito was full of potatoes. A few training kinks to work out but a great location and food was both reasonable and delicious.“
“We’ve eaten at the Block (on the Pawtio) several times. We’ve never had poor food or service, in fact, the excellent food and service keeps us coming back for more!! We also love that our dog is welcome to join us! To the staff at The Block: Keep doing what you’re doing, because it’s fantastic!“
“Absolutely beautiful space, felt like being on vacation. Elevated takes on classic favorites. Not the cheapest, but perfect place to enjoy the evening. Go for dinner and have after drinks at the Hi-Fi bar when you finish. Too notch service and friendly vibe. Can't wait to return!“
“There was a 15 minute wait to seat 3 people which was not the worst thing in the world. Out waitress Destiny was awesome and super kind when I sent my Million Dollar Medallions back for not being medium rare. The food was great, I highly recommend the mango wine slushy. Atmosphere was great as always, sat upstairs for the first time and appreciated how quiet it was. Wait time was typical for a busy restaurant.“