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 Special Event Choice |
510 Groveland Ave Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States +1 612 874 6440 http://www.510restaurant.com/ |
Tailor-made for special events, this restaurant serves well-prepared contemporary French and American cuisine in an imposing 1920s atmosphere, housed in a circa-1927 building. Diners can choose from roast rack of lamb, fresh fish, steak and occasional wild game specialties. The pre-theater special, is a three-course dinner, with salad, soup and a choice of entrée. The wine list is extensive, appealing and reasonably priced. Beer and cocktails are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Touts an international flavor |
1010 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 United States +1 612 904 1010 |
Splashes of French, Spanish and the Mediterranean tout an international flavor in this downtown hotspot. Like the bistros of Paris, the menu is sprawled on mirrors as you enter. The cream walls with gold accents and white tiled floors show a Spanish flair. The breakfast and lunch menu features traditional favorites from omelets, pastries and crepes to burgers, soups and salads. The cold seafood platter of crab legs, clams, oysters, shrimp and mussels can be a palate-pleasing appetizer for two or three or a satisfying entrée for one. A crisp garden or Caesar salad is a delicious start to any meal while the Apple Tart is the perfect ending. The wine and beer list features numerous domestic and imported brands. Cocktails, juices and soft drinks are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An Authentic Brasserie |
5601 W 78th St (Hotel Sofitel) Minneapolis, MN 55439 United States +1 952 835 1900 http://www.sofitel.com |
Nestled in the stylish Hotel Sofitel is an authentic brasserie, specializing in French food and wines. The glamorous surroundings and superb service will dazzle you. A jazz trio sets the mood on Friday and Saturday evening. Omelets, steak and eggs, fresh pastries and bagels, cream soups, deli sandwiches, salads and quiche are the highlights by day. Dinner is a culinary delight. Start with Crêpe à la Reine, filled with chicken and mushrooms in cream sauce or Escargots de Bourgogne, drenched in garlic parsley butter. Next, the soupe a l'oignon gratinee, a vintage French onion soup served under a bubbling cheese crust. No one can resist an entrée of chicken simmered in red Burgundy wine with mushrooms, pearl onions and bacon, or braised lamb shank with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. On the lighter side, linguini tossed with vegetables, wild mushrooms, garlic and olive oil is just right. The wine list is highlighted by French imports and rather expensive. Beer, cocktails, juices, coffee, tea and soft drinks are also served. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dine in an exquisite Victorian mansion |
276 Exchange St South Minneapolis, MN 55102 United States +1 651 224 5606 http://www.forepaughs.com/ |
Built in 1870 by St. Paul pioneer and dry goods tycoon Joseph Forepaugh, this exquisite Victorian mansion is now an elegant restaurant bearing his name. Overlooking both historic Irvine Park and the Alexander Ramsey House, Forepaugh's was restored to its original splendor in 1973. The three-story house, consisting of nine separate dining rooms, is filled with chandeliers, rich woodwork, antique furniture and white linen. The extensive menu is French with English subtitles. The chef has been on-site for 16 years. Most entrees include choice of soup or a salad, crusty French bread and potato. The tempting entrees include baked sea scallops, filets of beef and roasted duck. Wine, beer, cocktails and soft drinks are served. While there is no strict dress code, no jeans, shorts, or tennis shoes are allowed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Teresa Boardman |
