Travail Kitchen and Amusements

Exceeded expectations. Food was well conceived and executed.

Amazing experience and fantastic food, very fun event! We did the dueling chef dinner for wife's bday and we were very impressed by everything. I'm sure it's not for everyone, especially picky eaters, but every single bite was amazing and we could barely finish dessert.

A unique dining experience. We attended a through the decades competition. 4 courses and in each course a diss representing three different decades. Supper attentive staff addressed dietary restrictions with ease and without making anyone feel like they were missing out. Will recommend and will return.

Fresh ingredients and wonderful execution.

Great vegetarian options — fresh, flavorful, and satisfying.

UPDATED: Jun 19th, 2025. Today, I went back with my wife for our anniversary, and we did the Duel theme, and it was delicious. I loved the theme. It was fast, and it was a lot for them, but they made it happen. The food was delicious. I did not like everything, such as the fajitas and the Happy Meal, but everything else was on point. It was definitely worth the money. The desserts were crazy good. I'm for sure coming back to try the Office theme.

Last year: Great place! Great experience! Delicious food! The customer service was outstanding, very welcoming. They gave us a complementary drink. It was very good. The cocktails were very well done. The chefs were nice and friendly. The food was simple to cook but fun! My steak was undercooked, so the chefs apologized. It wasn't his fault because I cooked it. He offered to cook it for me, and it came out way better. Great service! I'm definitely coming back.

Amazing experience! Third time visiting the restaurant and this one of the best! The food is amazing, the unique cocktails some of the best in the cities and the staff is even better. Love the energy, fun and experience of the basement! Attended the Otfice - part 2!

This place is legit top restaurants in msp, why??? Because they have talent and imagination. Any one can buy great ingredients and high end products, but can you make sidewalk grass , spruce pine , lingcod , wildrice and strawberry taste good ?(Not a real dish just something off top of my head) That's talented and worth talking about , the folks here have talent. And if your looking for adventure of the palette look no further.

Did the Halloween experience in the Basement Bar and can't wait to go back. They are right - you don't get a meal, you get tickets to the show! Super creative and fun. You can tell they enjoy it . Very yummy.

One thing our group didn't love that we were forced to do a "pairing" of beverages ( NA or not)with our experience. And then service fees were added. So the price is not very transparent and become a contention for our group and some backed out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lots of fun . Many areas to explore packed with entertaining people. So much good food and drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Cheek Risotto with Charred Broccoli Leaves and Chanterelles

Waiting to go to Travail, so I went to Dream creamery! Wow loved my ice cream can't wait for my burger! Wanted to leave this review on trip advisor as I am a foodie world traveler. Oh how I love the great local spots!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place every time I get a chance to go. The basement Umami menu is so much fun. Had the Filipino Latino menu upstairs and it was a ton of fun.

Chefs were fun to talk to, and the servers were great to talk to. My wife ended up making a connection with bartender because of a shaded tattoo artist!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just the best place for a unique food and drink experience. Everyone is lovely, food tastes amazing and you leave feeling full and satisfied.

I had the most life changing experience a few years back where I fell in love with a dish with an ingredient I typically hate. This place always makes me question my perceptions and views on food. Plus they do trivia ?

Better than some Michelin star restaurants around the world. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wow! An over the top immersive experience. We were there for the Halloween themed dinner in the basement. I've never had a dinner quite like this one. The acting, customer service, food, drinks.. incredible!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was a very fun experience!