Borough

Came in for restaurant week lunch at Borough in North Loop with a group of 8 on a tight time frame. Our server was attentive, quick, and did his best to move things along so we could make our afternoon meetings. We all ordered the Parlour Burger - just incredible!! With sides of fries, a salad, and a chocolate chip cookie. Hands down one of the best burgers in the Twin Cities

Borough absolutely delivered on every level. We went in for a birthday celebration, and they had the sweetest touch--a handwritten birthday card waiting at our table. It was such a thoughtful detail that set the tone for an amazing evening.The service was some of the best I've ever had--attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. Our server made excellent recommendations and checked in the perfect amount without being intrusive.The menu is thoughtfully designed, with wine pairings listed alongside entrees, which was a great touch. The interior is a perfect balance of cozy and industrial, with a warm ambiance that still allows for easy conversation.Now, onto the food--the arancini was outstanding. Perfectly crispy on the outside, rich and cheesy inside--an absolute must-order. The buffalo cauliflower had just the right amount of heat and was made even better by the huge chunks of blue cheese. The brussels sprouts were just okay, with a slightly odd aftertaste, but everything else more than made up for it.For entrees, the pork chop was incredible--perfectly cooked, juicy, and paired beautifully with the collard greens and polenta (which, for a first-time polenta experience, was surprisingly delicious!). Every bite was balanced and well-executed.Cocktails were also a highlight. The lemon drop martini was super sweet and refreshing--definitely an easy crowd-pleaser. We ended with the chocolate and caramel affogato--both enjoyable, but the caramel one stole the show, tasting just like a high-end frappuccino.From the stellar service to the thoughtfully crafted dishes, Borough is a top-tier dining spot in Minneapolis. The little birthday surprise made it even more special. I'll absolutely be back!

Celebrated a birthday dinner at Borough (above Parlour Bar) and had a fantastic experience. We had the friendliest service (from our host and server) and it truly made the experience all the much better. Great ambiance and fantastic food and drinks as well.For a cocktail, I started with the Parlour old fashioned. Very spirit forward and very tasty. (I later went on to go with the recommended wine pairing for the meal, which I thought was a super nice touch to include on the menu! I wish other restaurants did that as well, to be honest.)Starter: Arancini. It comes with just one, so I would recommend ordering a few for the table if you are sharing. This is a very delicious take on arancini - made with peas. Main: Grilled steak with fingerling potatoes. I had assumed the portions would be smaller, so we also got additional sides for the table, which in hindsight probably wasn't necessary! Steak was perfectly grilled (medium rare) with a crisp exterior and tender interior. The fingerling potatoes were very flavorful and covered in Parmesan cheese.Side: Brussels sprouts with pickled red onions and ham. Very flavorful and glad we got these to try (although we ended up taking most of them home). Dessert: Affogato for dessert! They had "caramel delight" and chocolate as the options this night, which differed from the two on our printed menu. The caramel was sweet and, with the espresso, resulted in a caramel macchiato kind of taste once all melted. Glad it came in a tea cup to drink! Overall, strongly recommend checking out Borough if you're in the North Loop area!

We decided to try this restaurant for New Year's Eve based on its great reviews, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype.For appetizers, we had the pea arancini and smoked salmon wontons. The arancini were decent, but the wontons didn't stand out. We also ordered fries, which weren't on the menu but were kindly brought over by the server--likely from the bar menu downstairs.For mains, I had the lobster spaghetti, and for the price it was a major letdown-- did not meet my expectation. Husband ordered the salmon, which was much better in comparison.As for drinks, they were basic and unremarkable.Overall, I liked the ambience of the bar than the main area. The experience fell short of our expectations, and we won't be returning.

Delicious food with modern rustic farmhouse vibes. Service was excellent for the most part. On street parking is available but valet parking is a nice option when they are full. Ambiance (4/5)Warm wood features with natural tones with a contemporary look.Service (4/5)Friendly and helpful waitstaff. Service was excellent except for a mishap during dessert. One server took our order and a different server gave us someone else's order, and not all at once. Food and Drink:FOIE GRAS TOAST (5/5)Delectable! I wish I had ordered 5 of these tiny but mighty appetizers. FRENCH LAVENDER 75 (2/5)The lavender smell was so overpowering that I felt like I was drinking soap. It was a beautiful drink, but didn't taste good to me. CAESAR SALAD (3/5)Tasted like a house made dressing. The huge brioche croutons stole the show!GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK (3/5)I ordered my steak rare and it was good with the pan fried fingerling potatoes... but I've had better. I'm not a fan of the roasted poblano butter and wished it wasn't smeared over all of the steak slices. BAKLAVA TART (4/5)Yummy dessert that I would rename as "Key Lime Pie with candied pistachios". It did not look or taste anything like a traditional baklava.

This was our first time trying Borough. We made reservations for two on a Saturday evening. It was fairly quiet inside and didn't feel cramped or loud. There are tall ceilings and windows allowing plenty of natural light in. I felt an upscale but semi casual vibe, however you want to make it. We started with the smoked salmon wontons. They were presented in a cute Asian take out box (see pics) and served with a very nummy sweet and sour sauce. I was hoping for a little more smoked salmon filling but they were still very tasty and crunchy! You get five small wontons. For the entrees, we tried the rye cavatelli and the flat iron steak. The lamb sugo base was very light on the tomato and heavy on the Parmesan cream. It satisfied that heavy carb/pasta craving I had and at a decent price. I feel like I'd like it even more if it was a different pasta - the cavatelli kind of looked like little bugs lol. The flat iron steak was a huge disappointment. It was prepared medium pink in the middle but the outside had an unseasoned charred taste. The steak lacked flavor and quality and did not fit this "upscale" feel. I was fairly disappointed in the cocktail options and settled for the jungle bird. It had an odd bitter taste at the end. Maybe go for the wine here instead? I was also disappointed in the side options on the menu and didn't understand where they were going with it. Service was good. There's street/metered parking that fills up pretty fast so you may have to walk a few blocks. Overall, wouldn't dine here unless it's for a quick appetizer.

First time here last night. It was surprisingly not busy for a Friday night. Food was absolutely outstanding. Our drinks were fantastic. Our server could not have been nicer or more attentive to us. Amazing experience, we will be back!

My partner made a reservation for Valentine's Day a few weeks in advance, and I think the process was fairly simple.Some of the pros from our dinner was that we were seated quickly, and got water and a bottle of wine we both liked. The octopus was grilled and I really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the affogato and our waiter was amazing!A few cons would be that valet wasn't outside so we had to wait a few moments for him. Also our entrees took entirely too long to come out of the kitchen and the waiter never mentioned why. I just figured they got behind since it is a holiday. Other than that I love the atmosphere of this location and all the staff were dressed so beautifully in their Valentine's Day attire. It was a lovely experience and I would recommend for a romantic candle lit dinner!

Do yourself a favor and go to Borough!I visited Borough with a colleague for happy hour and dinner. The restaurant wasn't busy and it was a gorgeous summer day so we sat on their outdoor patio. I was pleasantly surprised by what the happy hour food and drink menu entailed. Honestly some of the better selections in the North Loop.We decided to order a handful of things to share. We ordered fries, arancini, spicy lobster spaghetti, and buffalo cauliflower. It was all 10/10! Our waiter was very nice, attentive, and even brought us a complimentary order of brussels sprouts. Overall, the service was incredible, the food was outstanding, and I can't wait to go back!

We were there tonight for restaurant Week. Joey was our server. She was always there when we needed her. Meal was fantastic. The bartender was on point. We left full and happy.