Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

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   Matthew

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   21 reviews

   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Server was terrific! Food was delicious as always! We’ll be back.
   

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   Nick

   Minneapolis

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Wonderful place.
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Bar Lurcat is a favorite spot. I've probably been there 60 times in the past 20 years, sometimes just for a burger, sometimes like tonight, for a special dinner. The ambiance is unique; even though it's a large space, it still feels intimate. It's lovely, ornate details feel almost reserved despite of the proportion of the space. Even while enjoying the view and vastness of the entire beautiful bar/restaurant and despite so many people, somehow conversations can easily be had and heard across a table and you feel like your space in this space is your own. Tonight was better than ever. Everything clicked. The holiday lights lit the space warmly. Our server (Liz) was wonderful and the support team was unintrusive, yet ever present. But even more, the food tonight was the best I've ever had there. Starters of Ginger Fried Rice (11 out of 10), and poached oysters (fantastic) were the perfect openers. I'd eat the rice every day if I could. Then enjoyed entrees of Braised Lamb Shank and Rainbow Trout Meuniere, both excellent, but the trout was delicious with the Meuiere (butter/lemon) sauce. A good combo. Wine list by the glass not quite as as special, and honestly the prices are crazy for the food and wine. The food above and a few glasses of wine for two was over $300 with tip, tax. But for a special night or two a year, it's worth it. Hard to call it a value, but it is a valuable experience.
   

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   Sarah

   Minneapolis

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance at Lurcat is very fun for a special occasion with huge windows overlooking Loring Park and the sculpture garden. The building is old (in a good way) and full of character. The service was excellent. Our server was there often enough and paced things well to allow for a relaxing evening. The cocktail list was creative and appealing. The food was excellent. Parking can be tough, but we found street parking and valet parking is available. Recommended for special occasions!
   

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   dan

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   Minneapolis

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful meal and service. The space theee is so unique it’s always a treat
   

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   Rob

   Minneapolis

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great atmosphere, service and food We enjoyed our visit
   

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   Rachel

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I thoroughly enjoy my experience every time I am at Cafe Lurcat. I appreciate the ambiance as much as the knowledge of the staff. The food is always amazing. I’m extremely grateful for gluten free accommodation and attention to ensure my selections are safe to eat. This is the only restaurant that truly makes me tear up by dessert from the pure joy of the flavor explosion in my mouth. Truly wonderful.
   

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   margene

   Minneapolis

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 27 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated our 25th anniversary at Cafe Lurcat last night and the service was outstanding. They provided Prosecco for us to toast our celebration at the start of our meal and donuts to finish our meal. The food was excellent and our server was the best. Well done cafe Lurcat. We will be back.
   

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   Jill

   VIP

   Minneapolis

   4 reviews

   2.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food is nowhere near the quality that it used to be. We ordered the burgers, chicken sliders and tuna carpaccio to start. The burgers used to be decadent and served on a garlic buttered bun with fries. The bun was dry and there were no fries. The chicken and tuna were ok, nothing great. We also ordered the sea bass, fries abs roasted cauliflower. They came to serve our 2nd course but upon seeing that our table still had plates that hadn’t been cleared, turned around and walked away without saying anything. Apparently, this is their policy and they don’t give the customer a choice. When they returned, the fries were cold. The cauliflower was charred on the outside but not fully roasted and the miso sea bass had the usually sauce but the top wasn’t broiled and carmelized. All of these items have been better in the past and we were very underwhelmed. One standout was a delicious espresso martini.
   

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    Kim

    VIP

    Kansas City

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Wonderful dining on a Friday night. Jazz combo. Wonderful food—bread, salads, salmon and bass. Delightful service. Subdued lighting.
    

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