Stepchld

This small menu packs a big punch! Stepchld has been on our list for ages, and as burger fans, we were dying to try theirs.The price point is pretty steep for some of their menu items and the space is small so you'll need a dinner rezy even on a weeknight, but some of their menu items are worth it!Ambiance is 10/10 here - the kitchen is fully open so you get to see them preparing everything. If I go back, I'll request a bar seat as close to the kitchen as possible!We tried the:- sweet potato fritters: delish, kinda like cornbread- ethiopian birria tacos: these were flavorful but felt like a small portion for the cost - burger: THIS is what you need to have when you come here! It's been my husband's favorite in MN to date even after trying multiple others in the metro.All in all a 4.5/5 experience for us! We'll be back to try their WildChld, and I know my husband will want another burger there stat.

This restaurant is lovely and has an excellent, intimate vibe. We sat at the bar but were quite comfortable. The staff was friendly and attentive. I am not sure if they are responding to dry January or if this is a regular feature but two mocktails are on the menu. The blueberry Juniper is a tart piney delight.The food itself was fine. The concepts on the menu were really Interesting but the preparation was not very tasty. Much of the flavor was in the toppings and sauce that accompanied the items. We started with the sweet potato fritters. The flavor was reminiscent of sweet potato pie, but with a hint of heat. The goat cheese added an interesting complexity. The mushroom tacos were okay. I love mushrooms but these did not have the depth of flavor I was hoping for.Those are all I would describe it as an OK experience. I just really had been hoping for more.

Cute unique menu. Probably not aligned with my tastes as I ordered the most popular item, the burger. It had some spicy coleslaw or something, and perhaps because I was pregnant, it tasted more rancid than it likely was. The goat cheese appetizer was great though! I'd recommend trying this place for a unique experience and if you like atypical food aka you consider yourself a foodie, and want to try something different from chain restaurants.

Overall: Some of the food was great, some so-so.It's a small dining room with a long stretch of bar seeting, a beautiful brickwork bar, and colorful murals.They were out of a bunch of items when we went in on a Sunday night. (One of them was cauliflower and another was a carrot dish, and I am unsure how you run out of those by 6 pm, unless you just didn't... buy enough vegetables?) All told, they were out of 3 apps and one main, and the menu isn't that big to begin with.The Brussels sprouts with apricots and almonds were AMAZING. I would go back just to eat those. But that starter was the best thing we had.The starter wings were good.The bierra tacos were good, but not mind blowing. The Baja salad was uninspired in terms of flavor- I added shrimp and that was tasty, and but I didn't think the dressing had a lot of flavor. Maybe that is why there were jalapenos in the salad, but I didn't want that many raw jalapenos because then that's all you taste. Points were given for having yummy N/A beverages. However, they also cleared the whole table while I was still eating, so I didn't love that. Unfortunately wasn't super impressed (except for the brussel sprouts) so 3 stars.

Amazing flavors with each dish. We absolutely enjoyed the sweet potato fritters, tiger from Burma salad and birra tacos. I made a reservation online. Parking is on street. Was seated immediately upon arrival. Our waitstaff was friendly and just right attentive. The pots de crème had the consistency of banana bread batter and explosion of banana flavor. Maybe not quite right for me but we also ate it all?!? The bathroom was extremely clean but also extremely cold. The downfall of an exterior facing wall in a closed door room...

Visiting Minnesota for the first time, and in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, we wanted to at least have dinner at one restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. Stepchild more than fitted the bill with a wonderful seasonal bar menu in a lovely interior with bamboo woven seats and black leather booths and awesome glass art lighting. While they didn't have their liquor license yet at the time we visited the location, the experience was still deeply satisfying.For drinks, I settled on their Pomalo Methode Ancestrale Debit sparkling wine made in Croatia. It was delicious sparkling wine to where I ordered two glasses.For dinner, my wife enjoyed the pork belly and ginger coconut rice that was served with Kimchi, sesame seed, gochujang aioli, and lime leaf curry. Since my wife is celiac, we had the aioli served on the side since that had gluten. It was absolutely magical and savory. Additionally, we enjoyed the Ethiopian Birria tacos that were also gluten free, made with berbere spice, Monterey Jack, corn tortillas, white onion, cilantro, pickled red onion. The Ethiopian Birria tacos were the bee's knees; so savory and delicious.For dessert, the miso caramel pot de crème was fantastic (also gluten-free) made with Banana Chantilly cream and toasted pecan. It capped off an amazing meal from an amazing restaurant where we were served well by the man who ensure we had what we needed.

Came by on a Wednesday night after seeing them advertise an "off-kilter concept" and "exploratory menu" and was barely able to get a seat at the bar. Would definitely recommend making a reservation due to the smaller capacity. Started off with the Maitake Mushroom Tacos ($18), which were certainly flavorful but nothing elevated or different. The main course of the Pistachio Pesto Orecchiette ($18) was disappointing, as the pasta barely had any flavor to it. While the Sweet Potato Fritters ($18) are technically an appetizer on the menu, my server suggested I take it last due to the sweetness. While the combination of the whipped goat cheese and maple syrup wasn't my favorite, I at least appreciated the unique blend of flavors. Overall an okay experience, but far from advertised.

We walked by stepchild for months before finally sitting down for dinner there. It's at a great location on the corner of 1st Ave in NE--a small restaurant with a relatively large variety of fairs. We started with a glass of wine (beer and wine only), not bad, but they were out of about half of the Reds. The food was fantastic. We had muscles and the beef short rib pasta. I am always skeptical about Midwest seafood, but they did a great job preparing the muscles.The service was excellent! She was patient with our slow wine selection and happy to answer any questions. I'm glad we finally found time to go!

I love the aesthetic of this place! This snug restaurant requires booking ahead due to its cozy setting.They boast an impressive array of cocktails, although the THC seltzer was underwhelming.The sweet potato fritters were a standout, bursting with flavor and accompanied by delightful maple syrup butter.While the Minneapple burger was enjoyable, it lacked warmth and portion size for the price. The tacos looked great and would go for those next time.Service was top-notch, with attentive staff ready to assist, making it an ideal spot for an upscale date night or hosting out-of-towners in Minneapolis. Plus, it's conveniently located on Northeast, near other bars for another drink after dinner.

I went here on a first date. The menu is small. But the food was fantastic. I got the pesto pasta. The service was great. Parking is all metered, however since it was a Saturday night, it was not actively enforced.