Bistros near Minneapolis

“When is a wine bar more than just a wine bar? When it's Milly's and they serve you 2 glasses of wine and you get to guess which one is which. The prize is just bragging rights, but it's so much fun! Their wine list is extensive and amazing, and the servers are amazingly knowledgeable about them. The food is delicious too: mezze, flatbreads, charcuterie. The ambiance is just lovely. This is a must-try!“

“My 94-year-old grandfather, Quentin Johnson, used to work here from 1947 to 1951 as a busboy and fry cook. Fast forward 73 years later, he took me here for my 27th birthday. We both had the signature Henry VIII hamburger, which he used to broil back in the day. It was a wonderful meal. The restaurant and inn are beautiful, rich in history, and very charming. As my grandpa put it, "This is what you call 'Class.'"Tonight was particularly special because we had the honor of speaking with Mike Noble, the innkeeper and grandson of founder John Noble. If you get to read this, Mike, thank you for such a special and precious night. My grandpa told me that this was one of the most special nights he's had in years. Hearing him share stories of working at the Normandy and learning that this job put him through college (and housed him while attending Augsburg) really is a big part of his life story and is a lifelong memory I will cherish.The Normandy is a shining example of the quality and care you give to your patrons as well as to your staff. Thank you for keeping such a special place running.Respectfully,Andrew Johnson“

“Got takeout one evening and got a brisket taco and a fajita taco. The brisket was delicious but the fajita taco had good flavor but wasn't great in a taco form as the chicken pieces were too large and needed to be shredded more. My friend's order also was not made correctly, with queso instead of guacamole.“

“I haven’t eaten many things on the menu but what I’ve had was very good to excellent. However if the staff and ambience doesn’t work great food won’t bring me back. The restaurant has a funky lived in feel that’s very comfortable. I can’t wait to check out the patio. The wait staff is superb. You can tell they enjoy themselves with lots easy banter and laughter. They actually make eye contact when I talk to them :-). You can tell they were hired for their great people skills.“