Zhora Darling
509 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis
(612) 489-6030
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Great bar, great PA system in music venue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful service, interesting menu, great tastes! The atmosphere is very cool, the drinks are phenomenal and the server was top notch. They have a small music venue and a karaoke room they let people use. I recommend going in for brunch on Saturday or Sunday - the stuffed French toast is bigger than your head! - or going in for late night food and drinks. Their kitchen is open until 1am!!!
Dietary restrictions: They have gluten free buns!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vibes are fun and all but all the food is so so so extremely overly salty, ordered three different thing off the menu and all were unbearably overly salty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 3
I’ve come here twice. First time, the bar staff all looked like they hated each other and it took forever to be served on a slow night even though we sat at the bar with empty seats all around us. Came in a second time, sat down for food and waited 20 minutes to never have a server take our order. Table next to us went to the bar to order drinks and still complained to us about not being able to order food. We left without ordering anything. Two times in a row, horrible service. It’s a shame because it’s a cool spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Excellent small plates, I highly recommend the fried shrimp on lettuce.
Parking: Works easy if you are set up with Minneapolis Parking
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in on a whim to meet a friend for a cocktail. Had never been here before! Walking in the girl bar tender didn’t look very pleased to see me if I’m being honest. It was after 11pm though. Ordered a beer right away and walked to a table instead of the bar. After my first drink or 2 a different bartender came over and he was very nice and I closed my tab out with him! The cocktails were super aesthetically pleasing! My cider was great too. Would like to go back and try again.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
As a traveler visiting the Twin Cities for just a quick weekend trip with friends, this venue was AMAZING!! Located on a perfect corner in a hip area of the city, Zorah’s is the perfect bar/restaurant to meet up with friends. Drink delicious cocktails. Watch a game. And even take in a concert or live comedy show! The outdoor patio area is street side and quaint. The restaurant seating is comfortable and ready to accommodate groups of just about any size with two nice pool table to play. Classic, big, retro style booths are great for sipping drinks and laughing with friends.
The real draw for me was the cocktail menu. Our day bartender, beard/glasses, was awesome. He was quick with a drink and a quip. I love it when a staff member ‘reads the room’ with guests. I haven’t seen my friends in years and he picked up on that quickly and allowed us to catch up and have some long overdue laughs while still being attentive and informative.
Ok…. I’ll just say it. I’m a bartender for 22 years and my favorite drink to make is a Whiskey Sour. The bar was already set nearly impossibly high, as I selected the MN. Sour as my first drink with no expectations. What was delivered was a clinic in balance and complexity. Perfectly crafted. This place was so cool and so good that we went back a second time later in the day! Again our server, Girl/glasses/piercings, was a sweetheart and had a great vibe. She recommended 2 drinks. I also love it when a server is confident and has a voice about the menu. I took her recommendation and drank the Blonde Redhead. It was spectacular! Unique flavors and house made elixirs combined to create this clean and refreshing drink. I most likely would have blacked out on craft cocktails, but I down shifted to beer to regulate my euphoric buzz.
One word…. Hamms! An ice cold 16 oz. can… maybe 2?
Another great story from the staff and locals emerged when I found out the owners grandfather drove a Hamms delivery truck around the Cities for 30 years! These are the bars that matter! The bars with character and quality. This will be my first stop when I
re-visit the Cities and I can’t wait!! Thanks for a great time Zorah Darling??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
The bar is very modern and chill. The staffs here are very friendly and attentive. I want to go back! Thanks Dakota!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really love this place! The cocktails are incredible and so is the service. Really good food and it’s served until 1AM which is a lifesaver. Also, free pool!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The blonde redhead if phenomenal, in my top 3 minneapolis cocktails
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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This place is AMAZING! I've been here twice now and it's always a good experience. Our waiter was awesome and the food was sooo good! The prices aren't over the top. So glad this gem is in my neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My bartender was rude, petty, and unprofessional. He treated me and my group with little charisma that one would expect from an establishment as Zhora portrays itself to be. I hope that management holds itself to hiring staff who are welcoming and accommodating to the needs of their guests because my bartender was far from this ideal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Huevos Rancheros OUTSTANDING
I'm in and out of MPLS. All the time, hidden Gem vibes are fabulous
Severe on top of it. It's a great recommendation
I go back any time I'm in town. Great job folks ? ? ? ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The new all day menu is fantastic - two burger options and a vegan “fried chicken” sandwich that meat-eaters will love. Best fries. Boom Boom shrimp and shishitos are great starters, and the shrimp is a great main if you don’t want to share.
Brunch is also great - classic Benedict made with shaved ham instead of Canadian bacon, and a vegetarian version with roasted tomatoes and spinach. Will be back for some of the sweet options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zhora Darling is a restaurant and bar in NE Minneapolis. The brunch menu is standard with options like eggs Benedict, classic American Breakfast, coffee, etc. The food is also comforting and well-prepared. Excellent service and a low-key vibe. But there was nothing overly special or unique. Still, it’s a solid option for brunch!
Parking: Parking is much like NE: pay to park on the street.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
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