Barbette

It's my first time there. The service and food were excellent. We were a party of 5. My wife and I split the steak tartar, which was great to start. I moved to the special of scallops. Perfectly done. My wife's chicken fricasee was tasty and tender. Fun vibe. Reservations are needed. We went pre-theater to a show at the Grenada, which was an easy walk.

Let me start out by saying this place is SO CUTE! I love all the French inspired decor and it has such a cozy bistro feel. The was a bit of a mixed back. The appetizers were wonderful! We got the Classic Beef Tartare and Pan Seared Scallops. Both were 5/5 and I would order again. For entrees we got Lamb Chops, Steak Frites, and Butternut Squash & Mushroom Risotto. They were all just okay. The fries for the Steak Frites were the star - crispy and salty, but arrived just above room temperature. The steak itself I could have gotten from Applebee's and not know the difference. The Lamb Chops were flavorful, but very small portions. The Risotto was very bland.The staff was all very friendly, but service was a bit slow. We were there on a Thursday night and it wasn't busy, so it seemed odd that it took so long to get our entrées. We had wanted to order dessert, but we had an event to get to and were concerned about timing. Overall I was a bit underwhelmed by our experience. I would give the place a second chance, but maybe just for drinks and appetizers or dessert.

Enjoyable food, good menu variety, and timing offerings (brunch, lunch, dinner). The restaurant itself is cute and cozy and service has been great each time I've been.Burger is good (4/5), French toast is great (5/5), steak and beef offerings have been fantastic (5/5), and of course the French fries are (7/5). Generally the apps are pretty good (tartare, cheeses, and scallops).

Always one of our favorite haunts in the uptown area of the city, the cozy decor featuring local artists work and staff have created a fan favorite base and the food is classically French without airs.... Even as a vegetarian and GF I can find options...Not going to lie, a warm baguette is a must if you can indulge! They have a lovely assortment of wine and beverage as well with full bar - choose to sit here if you didn't make reservations if you can find an empty stool!Nestled in the heart of the neighborhood, seating is comfortable and well spaced and outdoor seating is a great option in the warmer season! Bon appétit In the foreground is my GF vegetarian option with sweet potato, wild rice, avocado, and egg (can be made vegan as well as adding protein with greens... also cauliflower gratin, and of course steak / frites with mayo (aioli shown here) is the quintessential French option!

My boyfriend and I decided to come here for their happy hour and it was an okay experience. We ordered a dozen oysters and a bottle of bubbly for $42 which is a great deal. We definitely wish they would've told us the west cost oysters were huge and had a much different texture from most oysters. They were a bit hard to eat. We also ordered steak tartare and it was pretty good but nothing memorable. This is a cute restaurant but I don't think it's anything I'd come back for. The service wasn't up to par either. Our waitress was nice but we found ourselves looking around trying to get attention to order and grab our check.

Yum! I went here with a friend for her birthday brunch and it was amazing. I got the Le American and she got the Breakfast Tacos. I appreciated the traditional breakfast options available as well as some unique choices! We shared the Sticky Bun Cinnamon Roll and I have dreams about that dessert. It was SO good and came warm. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone. Inside was so warm and inviting, it feels like your friendly neighborhood breakfast spot. Everyone there was super nice as well. I'll be adding this spot to my usual breakfast rotation!

First time going to Barbette was yesterday, and we enjoyed our experience there. The ambience and vibe of the space is a unique and fun one. We came for lunch but both noted that it looked like a fun place for casual drinks. The service was good but nothing special. The food was very tasty and it felt like we were eating French food with some fun twists. My burger the royale with cheese was $17.50 and with a $2 upgrade on fries it came out to be $19.50. The ham and gruyere omelet was $16. We thought this was a bit more pricey than a typical sit down place, but definitely worth the value. We'll definitely be back for more

We came here for the first time during restaurant week. It's a super cute little place right in uptown. There was plenty of metered street parking. For starters: the smoked duck breast was really good! Very tender and the sweet sauce drizzled around it made it better. The scallops were also a good choice for those seafood lovers. The gremolata was a nice added twist, giving the dish a fresh taste. For entrees we tried the mushroom risotto with braised lamb and the pork tenderloin with a blackberry bourbon jam. The risotto: I wish the rice had a little more flavor to it but with the mushrooms and lamb it was pretty tasty. The pork tenderloin was also a decent choice - the jam was a perfectly sweet and savory sauce that paired well with the pork. The pork was a little over cooked and dry. Service was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We liked the unique menu options here.

Looking for a relaxed and quirky place to eat delicious food and receive amazing service and not break the bank? This place should be one of your next stops. We started with Champagne and Oysters. You can order East and/or West. Also- love that the champagne is served in a wine glass and not a traditional flute...meaning you get more! Woo hoo! Moved onto the main course and I had the root vegetables with poached eggs in an onion broth. All of it was amazing. The eggs were poached perfectly. The veggies were cooked perfectly and the onion broth was so flavorful! Served with a couple pieces of bread so you can sop up every last morsel of it! My mom had the buckwheat crepe with poached eggs and said it was equally as delicious as mine. Flavorful, hearty meal that didn't leave us stuffed. Finished off splitting the chocolate mousse- yum! Service was top notch from the moment we walked in the door. Can't wait to return and try other items on the menu.

We tried Barbette because they were part of the Citytins deal. The interior is romantic and small for a quieter night out. We didn't have a reservation on a Thursday night and it seemed like almost all of the dining room was saved for reservations, so keep that in mind. We tried the beef tartare and pommes frites which were both delicious! The aoili that came with the fries was great. We split the mushroom risotto, which unfortunately was really bad. It came out cold and completely bland with the only flavor being a smoky aftertaste. The server was nice and the restaurant is still worth trying for the atmosphere and appetizers (and a different entree than the risotto). It's a little off of the craziness of Hennepin Ave in uptown so street parking is easier to come by.