Tenant Restaurant

We came to Tenant to celebrate a friend's belated birthday & wow, it was amazing. The space itself is really cute, the service was fantastic, & the food!!!This was only my second coursed meal experience & I want for every dining experience to be like this. I had one decision to make: wine pairing or no wine? They were also super accommodating for my meatless diet, which I really appreciated. I would hands down recommend this spot for any & every celebration, since their menu changes seasonally. I can't wait for an excuse to come back!

For some reason, I have a subconcious expection with prix fixe dinners that I'm not just going to eat an amazing meal, but that I'm going to get an *experience*. It's probably something I should bring up in therapy, but at least with Tenant that expectation was mostly met. The experience begins Next Door where your group can gather, grab a cocktail, and feel special because you're about to eat a fancy meal which means you're entitled to feeling snobby for the next 2ish hours. The restaurant itself is simple and I could see where it could feel crowded with a full house, but with only three groups in our time slot it felt intimate and relaxed which I really appreciated.The food was good. I wish I had more to write about it to be honest but my takeaway was that it was tasty but predictable. The salt level was a little much, by the time the pork course was served my pallate was a little blown and it could benefitted with the citrus burst may have benefitted from being between the ravioli and the pork instead of before dessert. I was also kind of disappointed that we didn't receive more of an explanation from the staff on each dish. Maybe it's annoying of me but they spent so much time planning, preparing, and plating the courses that I wanted to know the details and hear about their innovative techniques, interesting spice blends, odd flavor combos, or just general thoughts they may have had on the meals.Most of my party got the wine paring with the meal which I would recommend if you drink. I unfortunately can't at the moment although they were kind enough to offer a small bit of each for me to experience! That does bring me to another point - while I wasn't blown away by the food, their ability and willingness to accommodate different diets/allergies was SO appreciated.The pacing was pretty well done although the pork course was much larger than expected and it felt like we had to eat quickly in order to stay on track and not hold up the meal for everyone.Overall, it was a good experience with good food, good ambiance, and good service. Just wish I could call one of them great or outstanding. Maybe next time!

I visited Tenant's bar Next Door with my family over the holidays and had an extremely uncomfortable experience with the chef / owner. As I was waiting outside the bathroom, the the chef came out from the kitchen and stood close to me, not moving. When I asked if I was in the way, he said no but that he wanted to "just stare at me, but not talk". I tried to laugh it off, but was very uncomfortable as he continued to stand there staring at me. Eventually he walked away, give me a fist bump, and said "don't hold this against the bar, just me."My family and I paid our bill and left immediately.After my experience, I took a look at other reviews and have seen multiple other reviews with similar experiences of the owner being incredibly rude, hostile, and creepy.I hope something is done about this, and I would avoid coming here.

Another amazing evening at Tenant. Both Cameron and Grisha were lovely and professional, offering top notch service and dining experience. The food was so good as always, and the ambiance maintains its warm, intimate and lively vibe.Started with a dirty martini at the bar with a very friendly and attentive bartender. 6 courses as usual- Salmon crudo with fresno peppers and salsa verde, tomato soup with pickled veggies and croutons, scallop garlic/parsley linguini, bison ravioli with kale, pork schnitzel with fennel slaw, chocolate pot de creme with graham crackers and toasty marshmallow.I brought my sister who was a first timer (and a foodie) and she was raving about it. 10/10 will return.

Wow we had such a spectacular time at Tenant. I had heard wonderful things, but we were so blown away. I will say it is a pricey place, but the food is spectacular.It's a set menu, and no a la carte service. You can get an optional wine pairing. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and fun.The vibe of the space makes you feel like you're at home, if your home was a real nice gastronomic kitchen. One small detail I noticed that I loved was that they're constantly picking out records to play. The staff themselves make the choices and are always jamming. It's stuff like that that makes you just instantly feel really at ease and comfortable in the space.We didn't sit at the counter and that was a bit more relaxed but we're looking to book a dinner by the counter soon!!

Interested in a 6 course dinner?!Last night we got to experience the tasting menu at @tenantmpls which is located in Minneapolis close to Lake HarrietThe menu is predetermined by the chefs which makes each course a surprise!Although, they do take into consideration dietary restrictions and/or allergies (which you would provide the restaurant upon booking your reservation). It's an intimate setting with limiting seating which makes for a cozy/personalized experienceThere's an option for a wine pairing during dinner which is a preselected sparkling, white, and red wineMy husband and I sat at the chefs counter and thought the service was fantastic! We were seated at 6pm with a prompt 6:15pm start time. The restaurant has a bar directly next door where you can grab a cocktail before or after your meal. We throughly enjoyed our experience!

Visited Tenant with high expectations for their tasting menu, but unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. The concept of a carefully curated multi-course meal is appealing, but the execution fell short in several aspects.The pacing of the meal was the first noticeable issue. Six small dishes stretched over two hours made for an unnecessarily prolonged dining experience. The extended wait times between courses disrupted the flow of the meal and left us feeling more impatient than anticipatory.When it came to the dishes themselves, the flavors were inconsistent and often missed the mark. Some courses were overpoweringly salty, while others lacked seasoning entirely. A few dishes relied too heavily on citrus notes, which became tiresome rather than refreshing. The overall impression was that of a disjointed menu lacking harmony or cohesion.The portion sizes were also a point of concern. While tasting menus typically feature smaller servings, the dishes at Tenant were exceptionally tiny, leaving us unsatisfied even after completing all six courses.On a positive note, the dessert was a standout, providing a pleasant end to an otherwise disappointing meal.While Tenant shows potential with its tasting menu concept, there's significant room for improvement in flavor balance, description of dishes, and pacing.

So sorry to write this ,I wanted to like this place but expectations fell short. Don't get me wrong they have a lot of potential but for a "course tasting menu " I was wishing for more So first off we got here half hour early and enjoyed a cocktail at their bar "Next door" this was really cute with bright murals of cherubs on the wall and the friendliest bartender I have seen in a while. Granted tiny menu but drinks tasted good but served in those weird Mexican glassware with the blue rim?! Not fancy glassware. She checks you in for your restaurant reservation Next off one of the chefs bring u back to your seat , we we were seated at the chefs counter for 6 and I likedhow it was spaced out per couple . Great view of the kitchen and to watch the courses being prepared Next the 1st course was really delicious. I won't spoil the menu ,as it's not printed everything is a surprise. So I imagined that the next ones were going to be as good -now this is where I began to get disappointed So unfortunately they bring your dish and give a 5 second explanation of what it is - barely any interaction about the do ish is given. We did try the wine pairing which is 3 wines and I will say that they did give BIG pours ! Price was worth that but the next few dishes did not excite me at all. Again lackluster explanation and food quality just not by up to par - maybe I have higher standards I was just expecting more . They were presented very well asthetic wise but taste not amazing. I think for the price it is a decent night out but I'm unsure if I would try this place again,supposedly the menu changes seasonallyIt seems. like they want to be a fancy restaurant but then try to be too casual so they need to figure out though which direction they want to go in fancy or not seems more like a casual neighborhood local spot for someParking is easy on the street, all the staff were nice and friendly I feel like if you asked them questions then they would engage with you more! Seemed a little strange for this type of concept of a restaurant

Tenant is my favorite restaurant. Before we were seated we had drinks at the side bar which were delicious and then they came to seat us all at once. Every single course had so much flavor and was plated so meticulously. Stand out favorites were the Crudo and the Rhubard dessert- but they change the menu seasonally. Six courses for $80 is a STEAL in my opinion. Definitely did not leave hungry like some course dinners. Another fun touch is that you can see everything that is going on in the kitchen AND the chefs are bringing the courses out to you. HIGHLY recommend!

Late post so the food option for their menu will be different, but it's the same concept.Cool cozy tasting menu experience. The space is small but it feels almost like you are in someone's home kitchen. It's an open kitchen layout. The vibes are if you had a few friends who decided to cook together and try out some fun recipes. Decent pricing for 6 course tasting menu. All the dishes are explained as they are served. Good experience!I opted out but they also have wine pairings available.