“I came here for the first time last week and Maura took care of us and she was AHHH MAZING! I want to drown myself in her lavender lychee martini…but seriously, if you come here TRY THIS! She also makes a delectable alcoholic espresso shot, I’d for sure reccomended you end your night with that. SOO GOOD!!!!“
“My expectations at first, to be honest, were not particularly high. We were just grabbing an early dinner at the hotel before the show. The bar is a shared lobby/restaurant bar. It has a great cocktail program, and an excellent selection of local draft beers. The restaurant space is very attractive, airy and spacious. Lots of light, and open to the kitchen. We were the first, and only diners, through a fairly quick 5pm seating on a Friday. After such a pleasant experience, it made us a bit sad that they weren't getting more business. Service was prompt, friendly and helpful. We shared the shishito peppers as a starter. The peppers were fresh and perfectly cooked. The plate at first appeared a little busy, with a caramel miso underneath and a nori and bonito topping. But it was well composed, and the additional ingredients added flavors I've not usually seen in shishito plates. The "wedge" was a split heart of romaine with abundant chunks of bacon. A nice and reasonably sized salad course. To keep the meal light, I did the wedge as half my main, and the bison meatballs as the second portion. The three meatballs were small and dense, but nicely flavored, and the mash and gravy made the plate a good lighter meal. The star of the plate was the grilled sourdough; so delicious I asked for a second piece. The wife's main was the mixed greens salad with shrimp. She enjoyed it, though commented it was a huge amount of greens. Overall very pleasant. We'll be staying at the Marriott Uptown again when we're in the area, and would now consider Good Graces to be our must stop for first night dining. 5 stars; they deserve a lot more business than is coming through the doors today.“
“The salmon with tarragon béchamel was sublime. Great location next to the Majestic and near the Arts District, St Paul Station, and parking, with a cozy atmosphere that feels like a Parisian café. Service is top-notch. Will definitely return, probably for a special occasion.Bonus: the espresso is what espresso is supposed to taste like, strong not bitter, with smooth mouth feel and the perfect kiss of caramel at the finish. (This place is going to turn me into a foodie!)Dietary restrictions: The reservation app asked about dietary/allergy restrictions, but I don't know what difference that would make, because I don't think the restaurant knew that person was me. I could be wrong. Nevertheless, the fact that they ask, and that they did graciously accommodate my sensitivity, speaks volumes.“