A mix of olives marinated in herbs and olive oil, offering a savory and aromatic appetizer.
Soup • Burgers • American • Fast Food
"This will be our last time at WA Frost. In an environment where you'd expect restaurants to be putting their best foot forward to maintain patronage, they fell extremely short. With reservations, it took 15 minutes to get us seated. After watching staff continuously pass by our table, it took another 15 minutes to even put a drink order in. At that point, it was the host who asked as we had not yet been inquired upon. We then proceeded to put in our full order as the writing was on the wall. After ordering off of a very limited menu, the food delivered was about on par with Piada italian street food. Not to say that is bad, but not what you or we would expect from this establishment and for those prices. Overall, the staff was complacent, the food mediocre and overall experience was poor. I'm sorry to say that WA Frost is no longer on our list of places to go in St Paul."
Wine • Dining • American • Contemporary
"I was a big Jesse Shenker fan. My husband and I both loved the food at Recette, where we dined on a number of occasions. The menu was creative, the presentation outstanding and the food delicious. I was disappointed when Recette closed, but had high hopes for The Gander. I had dinner there a number of months ago, and basically enjoyed it, without being wowed. Last Saturday night my husband and I dined there with a friend. We sat in the Bar Room. We ordered an array of dishes to share among the three of us. The charred cauliflower was delicious, but the anchovies that were to top the dish (which we mercifully asked to be served on the side were awful (and we are anchovy lovers . They were oddly fishy and did nothing to complement the cauliflower. We ordered the salt cod fritters, which we ordered almost every time we ate at Recette, where they were always presented in a small cast iron pot. They were served in a bowl (ok and just weren 't as good as they have been in the past (I had ordered them the last time I ate at The Gander. . Something seemed different about the lamb ragout and it was really disappointing. It wasn 't as flavorful as usual. The beef tartar was tasteless a tremendous disappointment. It seemed to be a jar of chopped meat, with no visible quail egg and no other added seasoning at all, as traditional beef tartar generally has. The fork and knife Caesar was also disappointing kind of flavorless. The bucatini, which I expected to love was not very good the bottarga, which usually adds a slightly salty taste to pasta was fishy tasting rather than salty. The Bronzino was not bad, but again was a rather bland preparation. Our reservation was for 9:30 on a Saturday night. The Bar Room was almost empty and the dining room was only partly filled. Maybe The Gander does better on weekday nights, with an afterwork crowd. If not, it doesn 't look as if it will survive much longer. Jesse needs to be true to his talents. He can do much better than this!"
Cafés • Seafood • Spanish • American
"We went on a double date to North City Bistro on a recent Friday night and had a lovely time enjoying dinner and the show. The food is delicious and shareable (crispy Brussel sprouts, sautéed sea scallops, Mac and cheese, meat and cheese plate) and the live music was terrific. Yes, it can get lively (a little loud) but it is pleasant and in an intimate setting. There are about a dozen tables in front near the band where you can enjoy the show. There are also about 8 tall tops toward the back if you want something a little more intimate and cozy. We enjoyed cocktails to start, wine with dinner and affogato with dessert. With such a large variety of food and drink, there is something for everyone. We loved the creme brûlée to share! The staff and owners are kind and pleasant. We will definitely be back for their happy hour and Sunday brunch."
Vegan • Burgers • American • Steakhouse
"Very disappointing. Terrible seating for a couple with reservations (bar table by a 10 top party and another very large, noisy gathering with young children running around) instead of the restaurant side (not for lack of availability but according to management the hostess didn 't understand the concept of a reservation). Food was so undercooked we returned it and very over seasoned with pepper. Other than pepper most of the food was flavorless and bland. Dessert was also undercooked. Pathetic alcohol list available. The only good thing was the mushroom risotto and our waitress had great service skills. It has the potential for a romantic spot but I wouldn 't return."
Tea • Meat • Drinks • American
"However, the food didn't quite match the quality of the service. As a hotel restaurant, it was adequate, but I had higher expectations. I ordered the Oak Burger, which is fine if you're really hungry, but as I started to feel satisfied, I noticed several flaws in the flavor. My burger was cold, likely due to the fact that I mentioned my allergy to pickles, and they had to take it back when one arrived on my plate. While the burger patty was cooked to the right temperature, it was quite dry and lacked seasoning. The bun was well-toasted and the cheese had a nice sharpness, but ultimately, it felt like something I could have easily made at home. To add to the disappointment, the fries were excessively salted—saltier than those from Five Guys. They were practically inedible, even when drenched in ketchup. For dessert, I tried the Strawberry Shortcake Cookie Skillet. It was enjoyable and certainly better than the burger, but still nothing remarkable. It’s a solid dessert recipe that I might consider making at home one day. In summary, this restaurant is a decent choice if you're not too particular about your food but want excellent service."
Wine • Pasta • French • Coffee
"Tried twice. Identical experience. Great snacks. Wines by the glass are always interesting to pick but also quite low in quality. The offer by the glass is very minimalistic. Service temperatures are not great for whites that come out too cold to be assessed. Menu lacks critical information about the wines such as alcohol content, and even sometimes the precise name of the bottle. This approximation carries over to the service.I learn while doing research at home on what I drank from the website that 3% fee for kitchen service is included. Nice idea but more transparency or a call out on the receipt in the dimly lit space would have been adequate."
Bars • Brunch • Terrace • American
"It was a birthday dinner. We hadn’t been together as a group for a year due to COVID, so we were really looking forward to it. We picked MGFD because it’s consistently good and most central to us all. The experience was horrible from the start. We waited a long while just to get water, and longer for the drinks. They arrived after our appetizers. We ordered the whole snapper who unbeknownst to us was at least an hour wait. I wish the sever would’ve mentioned that as they held the rest of our food with it. They tried bringing us chips; however it was in no ones interest. To make a long story shorter, most of the food quality was still what was expected, but the service was horrible and to make it worse, when the manager approached us to apologize, he offered us complimentary deserts as it was a birthday celebration, and never did one arrive at the table. We were there hours, and it was the longest meal I’ve had to wait for in my life. I don’t even think the fish was started til after and hour and a half into our visit. The hamburger was completely over cooked or left sitting waiting for the fish and it kept cooking itself. Regardless, the birthday girl, a foodie, was more than disappointed by the experience. This is my first and hopefully my only poor review on this site. Best"
Wine • Fish • Meat • Seafood
"PM is one of what I consider "top drawer dining" restaurants. Customer focused staff- courteous and attentive to your needs. Good people skills are evident.The food as always is second to none. My wife and I had a lovely conversation with the manager/co-owner. Our server was a gracious young woman. Our experience at PM today and always was a "reason to come back again" experience."
Fish • American • Desserts • International
"We had a great lunch at Wa Jeal. Starting with scallion pancakes (yum) and ending with my chicken and broccoli (yum again) , the lunch deal (rice, main dish and soup) was very well priced and really delicious. The setting is wonderful--brick walls, and pretty decorations and the service excellent. Highly recommend!!"
Soup • Meat • Venues • Cheese
"We came for my boyfrienda birthday. It was extremely disapppointing. The food was awful and over priced. There was also limited selection. The caesar salad was terrible and full of the ier yellow lettuce that made it bitter. I hadnt been to the restaurant for years and it has significantly gone down hill. I was speaking to an acquaintance and he had the same opinion.Service was ok but slow. Actually the busboy forget to give one of us water and when we asked for it, he argued with us and said he did give it.Truly was a waste of moey but more importantly ruined the birthday celebration."
Kitchen • American • Fast Food • Breakfast
"The food and service here is fantastic. I ordered an old fashioned from the bar and the balance of flavors was perfect. It was even served with one large ice ball. We shared the delicious marinated olives. The crostini was lightly toasted and beautifully displayed. I ordered the sea bass tacos and they were rich and delicious. The real show stopper was their Ad Lib burger. The pretzel bun, dijonaisse Vermont cheddar, truly one of three best burgers ever. Their fries and chips are fresh, made there goodness. Go. This place is great you won't be disappointed."
Steak • Cheese • Italian • Chicken
"I had been turned off by a few people because I LOVE prime rib. I had just heard great things about the restaurant. Unfortunately the whole experience was disappointing for us. We had reserved at the open table and requested a stand. When we got there the hostess did not confirm our reservation when we told her we booked her online and still got us to a table. She was our waitress and was pretty good. The drinks were well made but small for the price. We ordered the prime rib. I got the girls cut and my husband got the kings cut which is about a $ 20 difference in price. When they came out, they were exactly the smaller portion I ordered in length and thickness. We ordered medium rarity (which it came up with), but it had no flavor and was extremely tough. If there's one thing I love almost as much as prime rib, it's ranch dressing. It was chunky and tasted terrible. (and no, it wasn't blue cheese) To get our USD 100 bill at the end of our meal, we were both utterly disappointed with the entire meal. The quality did not reflect the cost."
Grill • American • Bar-lounge • Farm To Table
"We truly enjoyed our dinner out at Toasted Oak. We were celebrating my sister in lawâs birthday and it was her first time dining there. We were super impressed with the food and I love my T.O.Cosmo cocktail! The squash soup was divine and the salmon special was incredibly tasty! The salted caramel budino was the perfect finish! Our server Natalie was wonderful. She was helpful, cheery and friendly and clearly is an asset to the restaurant. We will absolutely return and will continue to recommend Toasted Oak to others."
Pubs • Tacos • Cocktail • American
"This restaurant is a fantastic spot to relax and unwind after a long day or to reconnect with old friends. The beverage selection is excellent, and the food is amazing, but the highlight is definitely the atmosphere. Be sure to share this gem with your friends and consider bringing someone new along. Just remember to plan ahead and make a reservation to ensure everything goes smoothly!"
Wine • Coffee • European • American
"My husband and I have made this our dinner and cocktail spot each time we watch a show at the Orpheum. While the ambience, libations and food are already fantastic, our experience has always been made stellar by Mide who has been our server most times we are there. His kind demeanor and willingness to make our experience superb is beyond words! Thank you Mide and thank you La Bande team! We will always enjoy coming here for a night out in the city."
Wine • Fish • Coffee • American
"Our time at Alma was tremendous. It was our first time there and the food was incredibly delicious. Our server was very charming. The food and wine exceeded our expectations. It could become our new, favorite restaurant."
Diners • Brunch • Cocktail • American
"We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Dudley’s tonight. I had the Sunday Supper the salmon mousse was a perfect starter. It was served on slices of endive with a light sauce. The Mahi Mahi was light and paired well with the Hawaiian rice. The papaya lemon slice was the perfect ending to the meal. The Sunday Supper is a great deal at $40 for 3 courses. My husband enjoyed the steak, always his favorite. Our cocktails were prepared well. Lane was our server tonight. She was attentive and pleasant and she answered our questions about the entrees honestly. . She helped to make our dinner part of a lovely Sunday at Dudley’s."
French • European • American Cuisine • Pan-asian Cuisine
"We boldly went with the Three Blind Wines, which is a blind taste of 3 reds or 3 whites (your pick). We were told this is what sommeliers get and they fill out a sheet identifying the wine based on its color, density, smell, taste, aura, spirit animal etc. OK, maybe not the latter two, but you get the idea. This sheet was massive, and I'm pretty proud to say we almost went the whole nine yards. In the end, the answers they revealed didn't really tell us if we identified the different attributes … – show"
Full • Wine • American • Bar-lounge
"They sell gourmet popcorn here. yeah, that 's on the menu. It was burnt, and so were the cookies. the salad was an abomination of ingredients that did not gel. the service was quite bad we were ignored most of the time. Except for the horrible food that was served to us after we got our seats, the movie experience was not bad. the service in theatre was good, but the service at the bar/restaurant was terrible. Overall, this place is a bit overpriced because you don 't get what you pay for. They are trying to be fancy and charge for it but they don 't take the time to dust. My wife and I saw many cobwebs amongst the glassware at bar just over our heads."
Tea • Drinks • Seafood • American
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