Derek Wendt: Cheese selection looks amazing and so many wine here. Big plus when I saw my state's beers.
Melissa Duffy: Great deals during their semi annual wine sales, but otherwise it's kind of spendy.
Mike Guswiler: Love this place, great fresh mozzarella, fantastic selection of beer and wine, cigars AND close to Punch pizza...
2. Barbette
8.7
1600 W Lake St (at Irving), Minneapolis, MN
French Restaurant · Uptown · 96 tips and reviews
City Pages: Voted by City Pages as having the Best Wine List in 2010's Best of the Twin Cities. Barbette’s bubbly selection is both broader and better priced than you’re likely to find around town.
Amber W.: Not sure if it's an everyday thing, but we just had a 2 appetizer + bottle of wine happy hour special for $20! Wonderful :)
BestOf: Best Wine List is always a tough category.
City Pages: Voted as Best Liquor Store in the 2010 City Pages Best of the Twin Cities. The shop now boasts an epic wine selection, a thoughtful collection of unique 22-ounce beers, and a notable range of scotch.
Jimmy Dunn: Great place to pick up Familia Meschini wine from Argentina
Jeanine P.: Best wine shop in town. The staff knows their stuff!
Nico Moreau: The wine flites are amazing here!!!
Fiona Q: Ask for Josh the bartender, fantastically friendly & knowledgeble on wines & beer
Elizabeth Mack: Great atmosphere, great food, excellent beer and wine menu. And just to add some stank on it, the servers are very knowledgeable about the menu. Awesome local joint!
7. Café & Bar Lurcat
8.5
1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Loring Park · 62 tips and reviews
Jill N.: Foodies will appreciate the exceptional dishes,notable wine list and even my fav apps: mini burgers w fries & hollandaise or healthier option: ahi tuna w apple coleslaw. 5stars Scallops wrapped bacon
Cole Kennedy: The bar menu during happy hour (half price drafts, well drinks, and house wine) is the best.
Sara: Love the apple, cheese & chive salad with Prosecco.
Evan Bretzman: Free beer tasting on Tuesdays and free wine tasting on Fri+Sat
Garin Hamburger: Try telling them what you're having for dinner, they will pair the perfect wine!
NMarie: Pompous staff. Asked re: dessert wines; guy got incredibly pissed I didn't trust his "10 yrs experience" on a $40+ bottle. Heard it all b4! Unless there's a $ back guarantee, I want to try a glass 1st
13. French Meadow Cafe
8.8
2610 Lyndale Ave S (at 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Breakfast Spot · Whittier · 134 tips and reviews
Rohn Jay Miller: Great dinners! Surprisingly intimate, great food, good wine specials. Candlelit.
Monica Bongart: Whether it's an Americano in the morning, a great sandwich for lunch or enjoying a quiet dinner with a glass of wine I love FMB! You must try the snicker doodle cookies. Yum!
Mary Speidel: Did you know French Meadow now has Happy Hour every Monday thru Thursday from 4pm-6pm. Featuring $5 Chef select apps and $3 house wine and draft beer.
14. Bar La Grassa
8.7
800 Washington Ave N (at 8th Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Warehouse District · 174 tips and reviews
Jill N.: Delicious small plates, great wine list & the seafood food dinner is amazing! Many gluten free options here!
Michael Foehse: Start with some Bruschetta. I recommend the Spicy Carpaccio, or the Pork Shoulder. Entrees: the Crab Ravioli was excellent! my wife loved the Red Wine Spaghetti. Get creative and share! Enjoy!
keeley patterson: Beats NYC. Must-eat: roasted shishito pepper with chocolate tapenade bruschetta, paccheri w/saffron milk braised chicken, gnocchi w/cauliflower & orange, saporosa vinegar linguine, red wine spaghetti!
Kate Galloway: A great shop for beer lovers and a nice selection of wine too. Owners are friendly and helpful. Prices are just a bit high, but the convenience is worth it.
Albert M: Great friendly staff!! Really good selection of beer with a walk in fridge!! Also covering all the basic with spirits and wine. Give them a try!!
Anna Picchetti: Elevated currently has a promotion: 'Get a 6 pack of (select) bottles of wine for $36'. It's about a $1-2 savings per bottle. Good deal! They also have a good variety. #winelover