Reviews of Grand Cafe (Restaurant)

joe schmoe

Such an amazing little gem The omelette and duck were superb Paul is the best and never leaves you waiting I suggest everyone go at least once

Kate Amell

Phenomenal food and wonderful, intimate ambiance. Staff was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. Amazing spot for an upscale date night!

Cassandra Trappen

Loved brunch at this super cute restaurant! The ambiance is great. The entrees were quite rich so I would recommend splitting a few plates with your party- in particular the egg cocette, cheeseburger and dumplings. Also the pancakes were probably the best I've ever had, so fluffy and tasty. I will be back!

Kathryn Stoffregen McTigue

I love everything about this place! The food is delicious, the decor is perfect, the people are lovely, attentive and knowledgeable. We went on a whim for my birthday. The staff went above and beyond to make me feel special - even while there were other birthday celebrations happening on both sides of us.

Wendy B

Twice we've been here and we gave enjoyed delicious food and excellent service both times. I feel like I need to take the chef out for dinner, except it wouldn't be a good. Our new favorite. Thank you.

Melinda Weber

The food was good, service started good, but was bad at the end.

Steven Weith

Well they really blew it as far as I'm concerned. First of all, I'm not one to leave bad reviews unless they are earned, and they had every opportunity to make it right. My friend and I were going to share the "$85 ribeye for two." You read that right, $85. Well it was literally all fat and grizzle. We are talking a cub foods discount shelf ribeye here. When I brought it up to the manager, she took the plate and showed the chef, and still charged us $50. So she literally took the plate we were eating, didn't return it, and charged us for most of it. Yes folks, our bill for four people was still over $200, and I left hungry. The best part was that the manager was acting like I was on crazy pills when I brought it up. They will need to try a lot harder for me to return. Disappointing. I was excited for this place to reopen after their remodel. Now I know who is paying for said remodel.

Fawn Phommasak

Cozy and casual atmosphere but refined and elevated plates. Service was great. I would recommend.

Sam Hasler

Dope. We are lots. I’d suggest the poached shellfish and the côtes de boeuf for two (but definitely serves four). Everything was good though. Service is outstanding.

Ta Borg

If you are looking for a special place to eat a special meal, and you love creative, French food and amazing wines and beers, look no further. Some of the highlights of our meals were: a hard cider from Normandy, France, sweet corn Madelines with a brown butter topping, A perfectly crafted omelette with king crab filling, and something they called potato salad, which really should be renamed as "the most delicious mashed potatoes you've ever had in your life". They also really know how to make a special occasion special. We have been for both our wedding anniversary and a big milestone birthday, and both times had lovely little surprises thrown in to our amazing, delicious, creative, delightful meals. It's definitely our favorite restaurant these days!

dean heller

The food was fantastic. Very original. Best meal I've had in a long time. Service was wonderful. The wine list, however, was not. Get the spinach salad!

Patty Meland

I'm sad that I didn't discover Grand Cafe long ago, the food and atmosphere are unforgettable. It would be a great date night place. I'll be back!

Michele Seliga

Amazing meal start to finish. Highly recommend.

Joshua Hanson

Every bite was perfection! Highly recommend.

Ted Anderson

Blown away by food and service. Woman tending bar was very knowledgeable about their diverse wines. La Boeuf was out of this world.

James B

For a holiday Sunday, wasn't staffed properly but the food was excellent.

Carlus Dingfelder

Finally got to the Grand Cafe after the change. This was our favorite brunch spot and wondered if the hype after the retooling was real. And we were excited to find that it was. The ambiance is lighter, brighter, and a little more refined. The service was excellent. The wine list was small, but perfectly curated. Beer was also available, but no cocktails. The starters and small plates to share were hard to choose from, but the most popular ones proved to be stellar. The short list of entrees provided a good range of options for any group of people. As we heard from other reviews, we had to have dessert... and loved every bite. A wonderful evening all around.

James Haag

Never had a bad meal. Malone at her best!

Leslie Sedivy

Beautiful decor and a rich, fabulous french brunch.

Aaron Kessler

I absolutely adore this place for brunch! We got the "Nook" booth last Sunday and it was the perfect place for a larger group of friends. The Avocado Toast, Cocotte and coffee is all amazing! I recommend a reservation as it's a busy place and only open for Brunch on Sunday's. Dinner is fabulous too, but brunch is my favorite here.

Stan Gutowski

Grest food and service. We had a great time!

Chris Sullivan

Brunch. Grand Cafe is such a pleasant space to eat great food. The French omelet and eggs Benedict were perfect and so delicious. The chicken liver doughnuts were a nice blend of savory and sweet. Professional service. Tasty mimosas. I can’t wait to go back.

Anne Christians

We went to celebrate our engagement and were treated to oysters with creme fraiche on the house. Every single thing we ordered was excellent an impressive. The flavors were simple, clean, and well-executed. The wine selection is very good and it's fun to try things off the bottle menu that other tables have opened. I can't wait to go back.

Kallie Rollenhagen

The Grand Cafe used to be our go-to place before it changed ownership. When Jamie Malone came onboard, we decided to hold off until a special occasion given the price increases. It's definitely special-occasion worthy. As a designer, I consider it one of the best restaurant interiors in Minneapolis. The food lives up to the elegant, laid-back, and perfectly-executed vibe. We got the carrots in carrot butter, which is like some weird form of vegetable heaven; I don't have words, just try them. My husband got the fish and I got the chicken. Both were incredible - perfectly balanced, cooked, and presented. On top of it all, the service was impeccable. I can't wait for the next occasion to go back.

Chase Nelson

I heard from a lot of people that Grand Cafe is in their top five so I figured I'd see for myself. I've only been there once but everything was so good. We sampled around 8 things from the menu and each was better than the last. In my opinion the entrees were the best part. Our server Evie was super friendly along with the rest of the wait staff. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area.

Joanna Hubbard

Beautiful atmosphere and eager staff, the plants and rustic chic really work well for this place. Although I'd like to describe this place as romantic, it appears that the dimmer and more "sexy" seating is reserved to an area for larger parties, 4 plus. Food was well constructed, seasoned to taste and was fresh. Overall, good experience.

Zah Enrique

Clam and quiet. I felt relaxed inside the building while drinking my coffee.

Casey Henrichs

The food was delicious and the service spectacular. Dress code was casual to business casual but the wait staff made it feel like a high end dining experience. Low lit candle light ambiance. Tables were close together but noise level was low. We ordered the snack attack special and there wasn't a single item we disliked. The oysters were from MA and they were some of the best I've ever had. Their raw scallop appetizer dish was amazing! We order the pot de crème for dessert and it had a layer of jellied espresso on chocolate mousse; fantastic! They have several selections of french Normandy cider as well. It took me right back to France :-) We were celebrating a birthday on our visit and they went above and beyond with a house made vermouth aperatif while we looked over the menues, a cupcake sized mini cake and candle for dessert, and a coupon for a free beverage on our next visit. The portion sizes were small for the price but we did not leave hungry.

Jim Simon

A surprising french style restaurant in a quiet neighborhood, the food was very good, and the service was very good.

Pejmon Nadimi

Delicious food, and good service. The Cafe is a little misleading. Its more of a slightly laid back fine dining vibe. Thoughtful and well executed dishes. Definitely a good dinner destination

Paola oliveras carletti

Great food! Great space! And very good service. Perfect spot for a date or going out with your girlfriends.

Alissa Oppenheimer

Unusual and well prepared seafood and fresh fish dishes.

Scott Mullins

I'm only half way through the meal and i know this is spectacular. The spinach salad alone is unforgettable. So, now that we've completed our meal... this was a dinner that surprised us even though we came in with high expectations already. Every dish from the foie gras tourine to the tartare to the crab omelet to the chicken had some surprising and delightful twist to make it unique. The grand cafe is a true gem.

Jon Pool

This place is great! Incredibly kind servers, bartenders , chef amd Management! Great food. Hometown feel! Number 1 destination

Sara Kelly

Honestly one of the best meals of my life. This is the kind of food that makes you close you eyes so you give every bite your full attention. Thanks for a great birthday!

David H. Parish

Interesting and eclectic menu, very comfortable setting and good service. Also, nicely priced. The steak tartare was excellent, as was the spinach salad with a luxurious brown butter dressing and fried sunchokes. Found it a little limiting that 2 of the smallish selection of entrees were egg dishes. Odd that brown butter was used in 3 of the dishes we ordered. As much as I love brown butter, it got a little redundant. Also 2 sweet corn sides - one in the form of a Madeleine and the other as souffle, with very similar flavor profiles and both too sweet for my taste. There was a turbo special, which we did not try, with three different preparations of cabbage, which seemed more like a fixation on a single ingredient than a compelling dinner option. Would return, but not necessarily seek it out. In all, a nice meal but a bit disappointed given the acclaim.

Jennifer Krantz

Delicious food, knowledgeable wait staff

Dan Belfry

Food and ambiance are amazing. Service is even better.

Peter Cahill

Highest quality meals where you savor each bite.

shomari whittaker

We like to go to the best restaurants in town for special occasions and this was our first time at Grand Cafe. We had amazing seating, the food was great. Our waiter was nice but it seemed like she was more interested in upselling us on crab omelette than actually making sure we have a great dining experience. In two hours we spent there, our coffee got refilled once and it was because we had to call another waiter over and ask for it. Then we waited a really long time for the error on the check to be fixed and our food also took a long time to come out. I'm sure it was because they were so busy but going to a lot of nice places, we think the service could be better. Also we had a birthday at the table and they didn't do anything special for it... usually places like these give you something small to celebrate. Still an enjoyable experience and we would recommend this place to others for the food quality.

Lucas Schmidt

I am an absolute foodie, adventurous eater and avid cook. This place served me one of the best meals of my life tonight. I had the grilled mussels which came with fresh bread and butter. The staff was immensely helpful and knowledgeable from the server who took my coat to the gorgeous Dominican bartender that knew everything about the food and drinks. I will honestly be submitting this place to the Michelin guide for a hopeful star. Bravo!

Audrey Rice

Delicious brunch and wonderful service

josh king

Excellent, rich, flavorful food.

Brandon Doan

Amazing food, service, and patio. My wife and I shared the $50 Snack Attack and it was delicious. It was a perfect sampling of things from the menu and left us with just enough room for dessert for which we had the Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta which was also delightful. I would strongly recommend this restuarant to anyone looking to have an exquisite meal in a charming location.

Aodhán Ó Conchubhair

She waved at me in the window!

Lyndsey Fraser

Great atmosphere! Went there for a dessert and after dinner drink. They quickly found us a spot at the bar. Highly recommend!

Craig Roelke

Wonderful. Had high expectations based on love of French-inspired food and Grand Cafe delivered in every aspect of the experience. Such a beautiful space, friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff, and the food - exceptional. Well-chosen wine list - appreciated the recommended pairing(s). So glad this is closeby. Highly, highly recommended.

David Stevens

Great food nice staff! atmosphere not so much

Rachel Kosse

Amazing food, incredible atmosphere!! The attention to detail goes far in creating an all around unbelievable experience here at Grand. I am so happy I went and cannot wait to go again.

Libby Fahrenkamp

I went to Grand Cafe for the first time for brunch this past weekend. I am honestly sad to be writing a review that isn't 100% positive because this was my expectation based on what I have heard and read about Grand Cafe. Let me start by saying that, overall, the service was great. Super helpful, friendly, and kind. The biggest reason for my 3 star rating is that my ham and egg cocotte was served to me cold/barely warm. We waited longer than I anticipated we would for the food to be served, and having cold food placed in front of me was shocking. They fixed the situation immediately and I was happy with the resolution. I look forward trying the dinner menu here in the near future, and I anticipate finding that my first encounter is not representative of Grand Cafe.

elliot drobac

Subtle feel, knowledgeable staff and wonderful food!

Jayson Massa

Yep. French is back. With the loss of le belle vie, what were we to do? Saint gen just doesn’t fill the void. The other options for French, like bellecour, just aren’t the authentic full on French. Jamie at grand cafe puts it out right. We are talking dishes straight from Lyon. Dishes that just scream French in an intimate setting with suburb service. Hands down one of the most outstanding new (and for a long Long time) best restaurants in mpls.

Rob Goggins

I'm not a foodie, but this place was pretty darn good. Service was outstanding, food was great and the ambiance was just right. The lobster-filled omelette could be my one and only meal for life...that good. Cons: a bit pricey, the tables are fairly close together (not a big fan of that urban seating style) and they need to invest in a new A/C unit - it was 80 degrees outside and it felt 80 degrees inside too.

Brendan Bremener

The service was amazing - they really go out of their way to take care of you. Made our night with out of town friends really special.

Mattiey Gaunt

Dress up and go fancy. Get one of everything. You owe it to yourself and this is one of the greatest places to do it.

Tamella Hajiyeva

This place is nominated for best new restaurant award so i decided to check it out with my friends. Will start from positive factors: food is fresh and delicious, service is professional and fast, ambiance is nice. Negative factor: i still smell like food, it was even slightly smoky inside. Kitchen was literally in a dining area which normally is mot a problem for most of the places but here the ventilation perhaps was not the best. I had a cup that was not washed that well and i assume that is not what you expect from this place. I rate it 3.5 out of 5

Rachel Herr

What a wonderful experience! Every bite was exceptional and the service was the perfect level of care and attention without being overwhelming. My only criticism is that I think it’s a bit expensive for what you get. Other then that, I would highly recommend going on your birthday for one of the most beautiful free desserts I’ve ever seen!

Tim Hoekstra

Seriously, one of the best neighborhood restaurants, if not one of the best overall, in the city

Amanda Parker

Really cute place. Great if you like French food but not fuss.

Marcus Brandt

We had an amazing brunch. Perfect soft French omelette and a super savory lobster cognac spaghetti with bacon lardons. My wife and I loved the service and the service ware, easy 5 stars.

Carolina Margaria

The quality was great and everything was well cooked but I wish the menu had a little more variety and the prices were a bit high. The service was fantastic and the ambiance was romantic but laid back.The steak tartare was phenomenal but I'd stay away from the sweetbreads. The omelet was great but $30 for just an omelette and toast is ridiculous. The chicken was well cooked but bland.

Aaron B

Anyone who rates this below five stars is an idiot and should stop reviewing restaurants. Amazing French style cuisine. Who doesn't like free champagne at the start of dinner?

Amy Dray

This space is a hidden gem. Mouthwatering dishes, eye pleasing decor, all with a small business vibe that makes one happy to support small.

Chloe Johnson

Took my mom here for her birthday dinner. Service was amazing, staff was amazing, and the food was to die for! I recommend asking your waiter to pick a wine to go with your meal. They get so excited that you're trusting them, and what my waiter paired with my meal was amazing. I can't wait to go again!

Mark Rynda

Amazing brunch and dinner with extraordinary service

Bryson F

This is obviously one of the coolest restaurants in the region. Every time I come there I am greatly pleased. They hold their high standard service and the topmost level of dishes they give. You are always happy with this place. Highly recommended.

Darya Tabakov

Amazing restaurant, delicious food. We came here for friends birthday and they made is extra special. Loved the wine, loved the food. The service was beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend coming here. The decor indoors doesn't match the outdoors so don't judge the restaurant right away until you're done with your meals.

Kelly Blodgett

AMAZING amazing food, cute neighborhood spot, great decor and the best staff!

Lionel M

Cool vibe to chill.

Holly Carson

This place is amazing! Amazing food, service and ambiance. The best restaurant in the twin cities.

Clayton Haapala

Very nice meal, especially the chilled shellfish appetizer. Waitress gave great wine suggestions. Entrees could have been more interesting. Ambiance was loud, and there was a good crowd there for a Tuesday evening.

Chris Burval

Bruch food was excellent!

Martin Lipschultz

This is the real deal; how do I know? The most prominent chef-restaurant owner in Minneapolis was dining with his family at the table next to us. Innovative menu, excellent food, inspired service.

Sara Luedtke

Snack attack is the best menu

S ES

No diversity.

Donald Phillips

Do you think Grand Café recycles? I noticed a garbage (not recycling) truck hauling recyclable products labeled "Grand Café". It could have been from an off-site/event, thrown by accident or just a mistake.

David Rust

This is a very upscale, French Bistro. It really has high quality Cuisine and you get what you pay for! That means higher prices but much, much higher quality than what you are probably used to when dining out. The eggs benedict was phenomenal at today's brunch and I'm looking forward to returning to this lovely, relaxing restaurant for a fine dinner someday, soon.

Joan Lucas Moore

We enjoyed this charming restaurant with knowledgeable staff and fabulous food!

Brandy Churchill

Delightful, chic, delicious, and fabulous service. Vegetarian friendly, which is rare for French restaurants I've been to in the past!

The Refunked Kennedy

Sweet Somethin' Almighty. French French French! OK, Brunch, just Sunday brunch, when one would be accustomed to Bloody Marys and loosely specialized riffs on the blending of breakfast and lunch foods... there is a beacon. That beacon is the Grand Cafe, nothing is left behind after this dining experience... Especially plates with remaining food. . Pescaphiles rejoice, mussels, the best oysters ever, there is no prudish sentiment on the palate here, it is in full 4 wheel super overdrive, yet it doesn't overwhelm, the French based menu finds its strengths in the complex dishes flowing with those for the not so adventurous types they may be dining with. By hitting the silent undertones and complimentary notes with enough vigor to fill out the melody in full without sacrificing any of the full symphonic splendor of all of the 5 senses. I will definately return for the full menu dining experience and again for brunch. Do this for yourself, do this for those you love, just do this, you'll not be the following the same,or be the same following.

Gianna DaGiau

Charming relaxing restaurant. Excellent service. Delicious food. We had a wonderful time.

Pang Zoua Thor

Great ambience, love the decor. Great for light lunches and dinners

Andy M.

Grand Cafe represents the best of dining in Minneapolis. Jamie Milone has started something special. The food is unforgettable; the service second to none; the atmosphere inviting and quirky. If you love divine food, without pretentious B.S. check out this chef-driven gem.

KatyandBeau Hammel

The food was FANTASTIC! Each course offered delightful options. The wine selection is really great. Well informed and friendly staff. We look forward to returning!

Danae Bye

Came here on my birthday and it was a blast. The staff is amazing. We had the opportunity to try some of the liquor they make. We got on amazing bottle of bubbly and it made for an amazing birthday.

Mark Lenss

Not sure what to say, just disappointed. Service was excellent, food was good, not great in my opinion and it seemed expensive for what you were served. We won't go back.

Abdullahi Abdulle

Exceptionally delicious food, off this world hospitality, and cozy environment. This place is amazing in anyway you look at it. A little pricey but rightfully so.

Connie

This is absolutely my not so "new" favorite restaurant in, not just the Twin Cities Metro metro area, but in many places I've wandered to throughout my life. Consistently outstanding service and the food is always as good as the service. I have yet to order for myself, no matter who the server is, I leave it up to them to order for me. Never disappointed, always delighted! I make sure I have a reservation for the next time before I leave. I cannot say enough about how much I enjoy this wonderful addition to the world of culinary surprises. We are Lucky to have this as a choice here in flyover land. Midwest meets France in the excellency of delicious food, and service. This is a destination restaurant. 10 stars from this local lady who calls the world her home.