LUSH Lounge & Theater

990 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis
(612) 208-0053

Recent Reviews

lindsay morrow

This place is amazing anytime of day! They always have new and exciting events. Stick around for the drag show!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cooper Mine

Visiting from out of town this bar was close to our airbnb. I'd say It's like the parody of a queer bar. The lack of diversity with a few token non white people isn't shocking for mid westerners. Food is so overpriced for the quality of it all. Overall tacky.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Hummus Plate, Fried Chicken Sandwich

Michael Hamacher

Complimentary midnight toast for NYE - we never got it. What a let down!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 2

Zachary B

We came here for a pride brunch this year and it was awful. First, the food was an egg bake that was undercooked and boring. Second, the drag performers looked great but it was probably the most boring show I’ve ever seen. Slow deep cuts and lackluster performances just ruined our Sunday. It was clear people wanted to leave but were being polite. I’ve been back a few times since and the drag is just boring… Also - bring back Friday 3-4-1s!!!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 4

Melina Cauley

I have been here a few times and always forget to leave a review lol. More recently I have been for my birthday , my sisters and just because friend date. Just so happens its always for brunch on Saturday so we always see the performers. The food is delicious , fresh and hot . The waiters are always great fun, funny too. The drinks honey amazing. Not watery either and they always have a new drink to try for the table depending on the time of year. Its always a good time a LUSH. Doing my 30th b-day there again in 2024. Make sure to bring cash for the performers they will read you if you don't, well the host will :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict, Biscuits and Gravy

dennis hodges

Lush stands out as a top gay club for a safe and clean experience. The bartenders are exceptionally sweet and outgoing, always ready to assist. However, there's room for improvement in their brunch. The food needs optimization – regrouping and refining would enhance the dining experience. Unfortunately, the prices are a bit overwhelming, especially considering the quality. My breakfast burger was priced at $19.00, but its taste and portion size fell short. A friend's order of Chicken tenders was hard and overly cooked. Despite my reluctance to leave a negative review, the high prices prompted me to share my feedback. On a positive note, the bottomless mimosa option is the best in town. I suggest reviewing the menu and taking appropriate action for an overall enhanced dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Adreanna Gjerning

Jen who works in management is PHENOMENA!!!! She made our morning by being so kind and understanding. The food was good. Drinks were strong. Drag show was ON POINT. Service was sooo good! 10/10 would recommend a Sunday drag brunch.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Jon Hilgers

As far as I'm concerned, when a bartender says "Yes, I can make you a Rusty Nail," you've won me over. This is a good place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Shea Coghlan-Peppard

Love going here. They have various events throughout the week. Our favorite time is their Wednesday night drag bingo. Great food, friendly staff, wonderful food, and fabulous queens, and cash to win !Don’t miss out !Parking: They have a small lot like 4 cars can fit (not their fault there’s nowhere to grow) . There is street parking but can fill up FAST. Do NOT a park in the lot across the street behind the fence (across the street)!!! Tow or locked in are both options that can happen.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Boom Burger, Hummus, Jojo Potatoes, Pimento Cheese and Bacon Jam Burger, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, Chicken Sandwich

Greg Lewis

On a whim, went to play on their trivia night. The blue burger with JoJo fries was absolutely perfect. It was not super fancy or messy. Just a perfect meal. The fun friendly staff really made the night.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dante Smith-Infernoo

I wanted to give this place a few tries before making a review. In my experiences here I sense a racial diversity course needed for all staff members. Each time I’ve gone there there’s been many examples in which it made me feel invisible or treated as if I didn’t belong for what I interpreted in relation to my skin tone via experiments by having other friends order for me that were not of the same complexion. Just doing a call out and making others aware of the spaces they support.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 1

Chris Ross

Went to Lush for the first time last night. The bartender was rude, and that's enough to decide to not go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 1

Kevin V

This place is ridiculous. The bartenders sit on their phones and don't pay attention. I've sat at the bar for 20 minutes without being served until I made eye contact with a manager who was just standing in a corner doing nothing, who then went to the bartender. One of my coworkers sat at the bar for 30 minutes without being served until I arrived and when we were served, the bartender somehow accidentally charged her $138 for a martini which took them days to fix. I was charged $17 for one Johnny Red on the rocks when it cost $10 from another bartender. Johnny on the rocks doesn't even cost that much at any downtown bar. I don't understand how this place is still open...

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tim May

Attended Drag Brunch Saturday July 22nd for the first time. Was greeted right away, both women were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the show was entertaining and fun. One of the Queens sat our table after and we had a nice conversation!Will definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Morgan McElroy

Had a great pride here, was outside when it started raining, was told that I had to pay $20 or get the hell out. So I left. Had to walk a mile to the next bar. Didn’t matter that I was at lush for 5 hours on pride. Gays in the rain. Not the place to go on pride unless u have plan to leave and don’t care how your are treated.

Atmosphere: 2

Load More