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Chino Latino
Category:
Mexican Restaurants
2916 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55408
I have been going to Chino since they opened. The quality of the food has changed over the years,...
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I have been going to Chino since they opened. The quality of the food has changed over the years, the blackberry mohito martini has less puree than it used to, and it caters more the the suburb crowd but it stil is Chino Latino. They need to open up locations in SF, Chicago, and NYC if you ask me.
The service can be touch and go but what I have learned is that the severs are trained to be sassy, and sometimes they get too busy to provide five star service but I have never had terrible service. They are fun and they will interact with your group. We bring groups in often on weeknights and the service tends to be a little more attentive. Make sure you try the specialty drinks, and don't be afraid to share.
Things to try:
Salt And Pepper Shrimp now known as Chino Style Shrimp Feast
Queso Fundido
Elote
Shrimp Curry
Mushi Beef
Black Laab
Smores
Volcano Cup
Pros: No other resturant like it
Cons: Loud and hard to get a table on the weekends
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Babalu Restaurant
Category:
Late Night Dining
800 Washington Ave N
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55401
We were actually on our way to a nearby sandwich shop when we decided to give Babalu a try. We...
More 1 year ago
We were actually on our way to a nearby sandwich shop when we decided to give Babalu a try. We weren't aware that they had a lunch, much less a lunch buffet. As it was nearing 2pm, they were getting ready to tear the buffet down (understandably so!), but the executive chef offered to make some more of the dishes on the buffet that were gone.
The food had to be some of the most flavorful that we've had in Minnesota. The chef came out again to check on us, and even offered to explain some of his dishes that we were enjoying. He apologized again that the food was not out immediately when we arrived and then suggested we order a dessert on him. We walked out with a bill under $25 between the two of us.
What we took from this was that Babalu has some amazing food, prepared by an executive chef who really cares that his customers are happy and enjoying his food. We'll most certainly be back...and looking forward to Dinner next time!
Pros: Flavorful food, chef interaction, atmosphere
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112 Eatery
Category:
Late Night Dining
112 N Third St
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55401
Alright, I just reviewed the reviews for 112 Eatery and urge everyone out there to ignore the bad...
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Alright, I just reviewed the reviews for 112 Eatery and urge everyone out there to ignore the bad reviews. I've eaten at 112 for years and having just moved to Chicago a little less than a year ago am arriving in town soon and the first thing that I am going to do is take the train from the airport, rush to 112, and promptly order a glass of wine and some steak tartare.
Allow me to point out a couple of points to the disgruntled: 1) You cannot complain about the food, no way, no how. This is the place that chefs, cook, and servers eat when they get off their shifts. 2) Get over your suburban, entitled attitude that the server is their to entertain you. They are certainly not. They are there to quickly and efficiently serve you food and drink. 3) It is not, I repeat, not normal to expect something free on your birthday. 4) No you cannot get a reservation at 7. It clogs up that table for the restaurant because they could have seated it at 6 and again at 8 instead of having you roll in at 7, a perfectly normal dinner hour if your staying in.
Go to 112. Go to 112. Go to 112.
Pros: steak tartare, variety of price points, ambience
Cons: hard to get a reservation
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Zelo
Category:
Late Night Dining
831 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55402
Went to Zelo for our anniversary, every moment was perfect...got sat in a beautiful booth (without...
More 9 months ago
Went to Zelo for our anniversary, every moment was perfect...got sat in a beautiful booth (without having to ask) Wait staff (Jeff) was attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is in search of a delightful evening.
p.s. order the pesto sea bass, it is amazing!
Pros: Best Sea Bass Ever
Cons: None, seriously, none
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Tiburon Restaurants
Category:
Restaurants
1201 Harmon Pl
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55403
(612) 604-0585
if you sit at a table for more than 3 hours and there are only 2 of you and you are asked to move...
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if you sit at a table for more than 3 hours and there are only 2 of you and you are asked to move to the bar and offered a free round of drinks i dont think that is rude. Have you ever worked in a restaurant? there are other people that want to have dinner just like you! Servers make there minimum wage plus tips to live. Please show some respect to the people who give you service. The place is awesome. Very FUN! Staff is very friendly and fun. So remember dont be a dick and you will get some respect back!
Pros: service, hot staff
Cons: nothing
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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 11 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 10 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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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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Sushi Tango
Category:
People Watching
3001 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55408
I've been going to this Tango for about a year since I moved to Minneapolis and I love it. The...
More 20 days ago
I've been going to this Tango for about a year since I moved to Minneapolis and I love it. The staff is wonderful and the sushi is always top quality and done to perfection.
The happy hour is a good deal as well. Keep up the good work, guys!
Pros: Delicious sushi and non-sushi items.
Cons: They need to open earlier on weekdays.
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