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Bar Abilene
Category:
Restaurants
1300 Lagoon Ave S
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55408
(612) 825-2525
Some nights the bar has 1/2 off wine & appetizers. The taquitos aren't the best but the other...
More 12 months ago
Some nights the bar has 1/2 off wine & appetizers. The taquitos aren't the best but the other appetizers are really good. The staff is super friendly & the atmosphere is really nice. They play a good mix of music also! I would definitely recommend this restaurant/bar!
Pros: Good deals & friendly staff
Cons: Parking is expensive in Uptown
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King & I Thai
Category:
Local Favorite
1346 Lasalle Ave
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55403
I've been eating here since it was still located on Nicollet Mall (until Target tore it down.)...
More 2 years ago
I've been eating here since it was still located on Nicollet Mall (until Target tore it down.) People who just order noodles and rice, as noted in other reviews, might be disappointed.
If you don't play it "safe" you will be rewarded: (I always order the shrimp where available, they are huge, plump, and tender) 1. Holy Basil Sauce with beef, ask for no mushroom, just onion, the mushrooms wash out the flavor. Very hot and one of the best meals I've ever had. Beef is tender and semi shredded. 2. Roasted Hot Pepper Sauce with cashews, peanuts, and shrimp. Sweet and hot, the shrimp are great. 3. Thai-Style Sweet and Sour with batter-fried shrimp. A smokey sweet sauce, probably the best sweet and sour I've ever had. 4. Tom Yum - clear tangy soup with shrimp, the best Tom Yum in town. Very spicy, very crisp and clean flavor. Most Thai restaurants don't push the flavors enough when making a Tom Yum, they make it weak for Minnesota tastes. 5. The curries are great, can't remember which i had last time but very solid.
I prefer to eat in the bar area, though dining room is a tad more formal. Make reservations normally, it gets busy. Trust me on those dishes, I don't think you will be disappointed.
Pros: If you know what to order, best Thai in Minneapolis
Cons: A little more expensive then it used to be, but after I'm done eating, I have no regrets.
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I had breakfast the other day at FireLake for the first time. I can't understand why it was so...
More 11 months ago
I had breakfast the other day at FireLake for the first time. I can't understand why it was so slow. What a hidden gem. I tried the Asparagus Bruschetta Benedict, it was fantastic. My fiancee had the stuffed french toast. The canadian bacon, they call it something else, was the best I have ever had. The service was terrific. Tyrone treated us like a guest in his home. I loved the open kitchen to watch the Chef's work.
It was a great experience and we will be back soon with friends.
Pros: Service, Food, Hidden Gem
Cons: They don't validate parking
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I've been going to this place since the 80's and some things never change, still the best salsa in...
More 7 months ago
I've been going to this place since the 80's and some things never change, still the best salsa in town. If you've never been to Pepitos, you got to try their nacho lupitas. Im addicted!
Pros: solid food and service
Cons: hard to find parking
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There just aren't enough stars. Five stars are not enough. I would give Temple six stars after my...
More 2 years ago
There just aren't enough stars. Five stars are not enough. I would give Temple six stars after my last dinner there. I was there for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner with my beloved. We are both vegetarian an had planned to split the Singapore noodle--an amazing dish with five spice. But it had been recently removed from the menu, much to our dismay. The hot and spicy eggplant had been too hot and spicy for us the last time, so we didn't know what to do. The chef made us a new creation with noodles and five spice and a variety of vegetables. It was better than anything I've ever had before anywhere. He is truly talented.
As usual, we ordered the squash dumplings, edamame, tamago, and seaweed salad. Everything was delicious, as always. These are my favorite dishes at Temple. The dumplings are more flavorful than any I have ever tasted before. The edamame shells just fall off the bean. The tamago is smoother and more perfectly layered than any I've ever had. The wine list is great too.
I recommend this restaurant for anyone who is looking for a relaxing evening of sensational flavors, great service, and romantic ambiance.
Pros: Talented chef, flavorful food, romantic ambiance
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Tryg's
Category:
Late Night Dining
3118 W Lake St
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55416
They have a Saturday patio grill special 12-4 - burgers & brats and such all for $5. It was...
More 3 months ago
They have a Saturday patio grill special 12-4 - burgers & brats and such all for $5. It was awesome! Whats more Minnesotan than enjoying a beautiful day on a patio with an outdoor grill - kickin out those brats! Good times!
Pros: great value, great food &service
Cons: none
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Sample Room
Category:
Lunch Spot
2124 Marshall St NE
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55418
I was told about this place by my hairstylists (Boji Hairstudio, they're the best, also NE:) and...
More 1 year ago
I was told about this place by my hairstylists (Boji Hairstudio, they're the best, also NE:) and have
been here 3 or 4 times. Okay, it's a perfect late after noon, early evening spot. I've always had great
service and the food is 99% bullet-proof. NO restaurant get every dish perfect every time, but overall
the food is scrumptious and reasonably priced. This whole area is very cool and friendly.
Pros: Tasty/Friendly
Cons: slightly overpriced but worth it
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My husband and I recently ate at Cafe Lurcat to celebrate an anniversary. It was a fabulous...
More 2 years ago
My husband and I recently ate at Cafe Lurcat to celebrate an anniversary. It was a fabulous dining experience. The restaurant has an upscale, elegant, even romantic, atmosphere. Dining at Cafe Lurcat was a surprise for me, so I didn't have any expectations as we entered. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The wait staff was outstanding and we both loved the food. It is expensive--but I had such a great night that I would love to eat there again for a special occasion.
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Murray's
Category:
Bars, Pubs & Clubs
26 S Sixth St
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55402
(651) 315-8028
My dad wanted to bring me to Murray's because as he says, 'anyone who lives in MN should try it...
More 2 years ago
My dad wanted to bring me to Murray's because as he says, 'anyone who lives in MN should try it once.' When we got there, the old charm brings you back right away. We were promptly greeted by our server who asked if we needed a few moments. Once we were set, we ordered; I had the filet of beef which I requested Bearnaise sauce, a baked potato and a caesar (per the previous reviews I had to try). My dad ordered the same but with the NY strip. The caesar was the best ever and the steak- one of the bests I have ever had. For dessert, we ordered coffee and the chocolate souffle which takes 11-15 minutes to make from scratch and worth the wait. Everything was wonderful and the price really not as bad once you also add in the restaurant it's self and what other restaurants change that don't have half the charm. I do have to say, our server Shane was also wonderful- the way service should be!
Pros: The place it's self !
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People were talking shit about the service but we got our food real fast and our waitress was...
More 2 months ago
People were talking shit about the service but we got our food real fast and our waitress was friendly and down with the conversation. Tamales were tubular, the corn tortillas sent the taste buds on a journey. The dirty funk playing through the stereo was a nice change of pace for a Mexican restaurant. Overall, it was not your typical Mexican eating experience but totally worth the trip.
P.S. Get your chips oiled.
Pros: Fun atmosphere, interesting decorations, spicy salsa, QUICK
Cons: Dry chips were too dry - get 'em oiled.
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