Baldamar

Amazing food and service! We arrived during lunch to try Baldamar for the first time. Our server was enthusiastic, kind, and knowledgeable. We had the Bread is Life, Prime Ribeye, Prime Filet Mignon, and 50 Shades of Chocolate cake. Everything was delicious. Bread was fresh and warm + the butters were various tasty flavors. Steaks were cooked to perfection, flavorful, and tender; these are the best steaks we have had without a doubt. Additionally, the chocolate cake is huge and everything a chocolate lover could ask for. We will be back!

My husband and I celebrated my birthday tonight and the food was spectacular. We went with a few small plates to share, followed by the largest slice of cheesecake I've ever seen. Everything was great and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our experience was top notch.

Came here on a spontaneous night with my partner and we love this spot! The portions were perfect and the food tasted amazingly. Our server was also great, very friendly. Overall our experience was a fantastic one and we’d recommend this spot to everyone!

Decided to try Baldamar for the first time for an anniversary dinner and wow! Food was absolutely amazing, especially the Ribeye and Yukon Gold potatoes. Our waitress Kylie was lovely. Atmosphere is upscale, but comfortable and not stuffy at all. They even add personal touches to the table for birthdays and anniversaries which made us feel even more welcome. Will definitely be coming back again to try more of the menu. Don't miss out on this place!

We recently went there for our wedding anniversary and was blown away at the whole experience. The atmosphere was incredible and when we were seated there was a card and decor wishing us a happy anniversary!! Like what restaurant does that? Our waiter David was one of the most professional/ top tier/ high level waiters I have ever had. He made the experience so much fun. Can’t wait to go back

Had a delicious dinner on a Saturday evening. The place was very busy so having a reservation was a smart move. Our server was excellent and took the time to share off menu items in detail along with recommendations from the menu. Tried the prime ribeye a la Oscar. The steak itself was very good. The bearnaise sauce was well done and gave a nice accent to the meat. The crab was some of the best I've had in a while. The asparagus was a welcome surprise. No small limp pieces here. You get 3 large pieces and they are cooked perfectly. All in all my meal for the month so far and will be hard to beat. Highly recommend a visit and well worth the money.

3.5 out of 5. Visited for the first time around February for Valentines Dinner. Service was friendly but often found ourselves waiting and looking for our server for service related to food or closing out our tab. Took at least 45 minutes for our food to get out after ordering, and about a 2hr dining experience that could've ended a bit sooner. Lighting is a bit dark and dim for ambience. I think brightening it up a bit would be nice. Nachos was pretty good. Addition of pickled onions was nice. Wedge salad was average and put together a bit sloppy for the price. Ordered one of their main chicken dishes with the veggies as recommended by our server. For the price, the vegetables were cooked perfectly but the chicken was overcooked and dry. I feel if you pay a premium price for a cheaper protein like chicken that it should be cooked perfectly. Was tempted to ask them to recook it but didn't want to wait again. The ribeye was superb. Probably one of the best steaks I've had at a restaurant. Great quality with very simple seasoning which really allows you to just taste the natural flavors of the beef. Cocktails were decent. I believe the oysters we had that day were blue points, but they were a bit more expensive than what I'm used to paying. Would definitely return for the steak. Substituting out the steak for that chicken dish would make for the perfect platter. Need to try them for restaurant week to get a fuller experience.

10+ stars!!! My bosses gave us a gift card because we just got married. We were promptly greeted and seated. Everybody was very friendly and attentive. Our server was Sean, and he was friendly and fun, very knowledgeable about the menu. Our food was excellent, and the portions were large. The manager came over and congratulated us on our recent marriage, and they gave us a coupon card for our next visit. Very nice touch! We felt very welcomed and celebrated. Highly recommended. We'll be back!

Baldamar is sooo good!!! I came here for restaurant week and left so satisfied. The patio in the summer is nice but a little tight. The food was phenomenal! I had the steak and summer salad and was extremely impressed with the flavors in both dishes. The Mac and cheese is amazing. I asked for it without lobster. I will definitely be returning!

Come here for happy hour Baldamar. I usually love their happy hour but this time, I felt like it wasn't as good. Maybe, because I wasn't that hungry, but I ordered the short rib birria tacos and a single patty burger with bacon. I think I had high expectations for the birra taco so, it wasn't as good as I thought. There was not much flavor. The burger was good. I feel like you can never go wrong with a burger. There is plenty of parking and is right across the mall so, I stopped and did some shopping. The waiter was nice but the service was a bit slow. Overall, everything was good but don't think I would be back for a while.

My family took my wife and I to the Sunday brunch. The food was mid. Prime rib was not prime or rib roast. I don't even think it was choice. Servers cutting the meet needed a sharper knife to cut the roast properly. The best food was the hash brown and fried chicken. The buffet line was a log jam by design. I would not go back. Service and ambiance are acceptable and perhaps the only good part of the experience. Granite City brunch back then was way better. -3 stars for advertising prime rib roast and serving reserved grade. -1 star for bad setup on buffet line.

I love Baldamar. It is a great addition to Roseville. Amazing food, great drinks, and such a cool vibe! The only reason I would give it 4 stars, I ordered the Steak Salad for lunch, and the Steak was incredibly chewy and fatty. This is unlike any of the other meals I have had there that have been to die for. I'm not going to not go back, I think this was just a fluke.

An amazing birthday dinner! Service was top notch, food was delicious and we forced ourselves to find room for dessert, sooo good! Warm comfortable decor and plenty of parking available in their lot.

Outstanding atmosphere, food choices and wait staff! Shared the meatball appetizer which was as big as an entree. Also ordered bread but took it all home for dinner. For both of us! Will return often.

Can we go again??!! Sometimes, you can just tell you are in for a treat and will have a great dining experience from the way the decor is set up. I know that sounds superficial, but decor and ambiance make a very important first impression. It touches all the five senses, but first comes sight. Once I saw the huge floral centerpiece in the foyer, I felt like this place knew how to wow people and my gut was right. For our appetizer, we shared the Sweet Potato Fries. This portion was definitely more than we bargained for, and there was so much left over for us to take home. For my entree, I ordered the Lamb Chops, which were just a treat--absolute deliciousness. I also tried a piece of the Miso-Marinated Seabass, which melted like butter in my mouth. After asking our waiter about what desserts he would recommend, we chose the Pistachio Creme Brulee. It was a unique and delightful combination of flavors. Since I was interested in the mud pie but was cautious about the size, our waiter did us a solid and brought out the Celebration Mud Pie, which was a perfect end to our meal. The bathroom set-up was also a plus. It was classy, clean, and sustainable, with chic, artistic elements throughout.

Champagner Brunch is for anyone that wanes to feel amazing about themselves. Highly recommend going with a group so you can try everything! Location: Baldamar is right next to the rosedale mall and it has a lot of space for parking. It's the nicest restaurant in Roseville and the decor reminds me more of downtown Saint Paul. Definitely go if you're looking for an elevated brunch or dinner in Roseville Service: for the Champagner brunch it had some of the nicest servers around. They really encourage you to try everything, they don't rush you, give great recommendations and pace out the food so you don't get overwhelmed. Sometimes with all paid brunches it's easy to feel rushed but not here. Food: TO DIE FOR!! For $90 it's so worth it. It's definitely more on the expensive side for brunch but for the quality drinks and food it has me wanting to go back and bring more people. One of the next brunches I've ever done. So many fan favorites for food (scallop, chopped salad, all the bread) at such a great quality. Can't recommend enough.

Baldamar is a snazzy upscale steakhouse emphasizing prime meats and high-level service. Last night was my first visit, based on a recommendation from a local foodie. When I arrived for my 7pm reservation, the noise level in the restaurant was equal to a Metallica concert. The decor and clientele were all sophisticated. But it was noisy. So my dining partner arrives and we wait at least 20 more minutes. When we got seated, Andrew introduced himself as our server. He then went on to explain why everything was so backed up. Apparently a group had reserved a table for 12 for some celebration and over 40 people showed up. Why the restaurant would accommodate this change impacted all the diners with reservations. So to make things right, the restaurant would let us order any two starters from the menu at no cost. The Bread is Life and Short Rib & Chorizo Nachos were our free picks. The hot loaf is accompanied by three spreads, including a yummy strawberry basil butter. The nachos were the surprise hit and a massive portion. It was literally a meal! We ordered a third starter, the Whiskey River Scallops. They were excellent, but only three for $25? Because we were getting full from the starters, we knew we had to order a steak. The 18 ounce Prime Rib Eye was calling our names. We split it. Perfectly prepared. For sides, the Twice Baked Loaded Potato and the Fire Roasted Artichokes were excellent. Andrew brought out some Sebastian Joe's ice cream, on the house, to end our meal on a high note. We left Andrew a generous tip for his excellent service.

I decided to visit Baldamar after hearing about it from friends and family. It was restaurant week when I went for lunch alone at 11:30am on a Friday. Food: I chose their restaurant week menu - a 3-course meal for $25. I started my meal with the Watermelon Salad. It was light and refreshing. The vinaigrette was lightly sweet and spicy. Everything worked well together. My second meal was Aglio e Olio, a simple pasta dish with shrimp. Despite the name "garlic and oil," it was a perfect amount of garlic and oil. The shrimp was cooked to perfection and flavorful. Finally I had the ice cream sandwich for dessert. It was a homemade profiterole that was cut in half with vanilla Sebastian Joe's ice cream and drizzle with caramel sauce. It was delicious, slightly messy upon eating, and the ice cream was thick and creamy. Overall, delicious. I definitely will have to come back with friends and family for an actual steak meal! Service: I did make a reservation online. I was greeted by the hostess, a server who poured me water, and my server. There were staff to take my plate away right as I'm pushing it away. My server checked in every shortly after every plate served. The transition between the 3-course meal was quick that I didn't even have time to play a game on my iPhone to pass the time! LOL. Attire: Despite the prices, I saw people in jeans. I saw an elderly man in cargo shorts and a polo shirt. I wore jeans with a nice sleeveless top. I saw people wearing a suit. I saw some elderly women wearing a casual blouse with capri pants. Parking: They have a parking lot outside of the restaurant or you could park in the ramp nearby. There was a lot of open spaces when I arrived.

Appetizers: - Bread is Life ($11). A seasoned bread loaf with 3 incredible butters. Perhaps, the BEST table bread ever! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - Calamari ($16). Gently fried with Thai spices. A good dish, but a little sparse on the Calamari. Entree: - Seared Lamb Chops ($40). Sorry, but this is where the train got derailed. The Lamb Chops were a little over-cooked, but worse--how big was the lamb? These chops are SMALL (see photo). DO NOT RECOMMEND. Service: On point, fast, and efficient. Ambiance: Dark woods and gentle lighting provide a pleasant dining experience. Summary: The bread was great, the service was exceptional, but I'm sorry . . . I cannot forgive you for Lamb Chops that cost $40, were not mid-rare, and are the size of a rabbit's leg.

Did not disappoint for being an upscale and swanky place to eat. Great for business dinner and for special occasions. The foods were prepared to perfection. The dessert was very decadent. The service was excellent! Ample of parking and easy to get to.

My sister and I went to restaurant for Happy Houry on a Friday and it was fantastic. Great ambiance, excellent service and a wonderful happy hour menu with lots of great options to choose from. We ordered from the happy hour menu and regular menu and it did not disappoint. Our waitress was soooo spectacular, she made great recommendations, was patient, friendly and polite. The restaurant itself is very nice and modern an the hostess were super pleasant as well. It was a great choice being from out of town visiting. I would highly recommend of visiting from out of town or a local looking for a nice place to celebrate, have a great happy hour or a nice meal.

Baldamar has never disappointed! The space itself is beautiful! Not your typical Steakhouse I have only ever sat in the bar area, which has generous booths including the actual bar! Whatever you do, get their Old Fashioned Theirs is great! I have never had a bad experience with wait staff here either! Next, start with their Bread is Life with their house butters!! Not pictured because they were gobbled up so fast! Dry Spice Wings are also tasty and "fried hard" for those that prefer! (IYKYK) and those were also gobbled up prior to pictures! Lobster Mac is also a good option but partner thought it was a bit salty. Tried the hangar steak chimichurri this time and it was sooo good!! Lastly, but not least GET the 50 shades of chocolate cake!! Especially if it's your birthday or date night! And even if you think you don't like chocolate! Trust and believe! And add the vanilla bean ice cream! It's always busy and packed here so make sure you have reservations!

The food here is always a we went for restaurant week they had a pre fix menu I got the a watermelon salad, steak burger and fries and pumpkin cheesecake was phenomenal 10/10 I ordered whiskey glazed mushrooms which have quickly become my favorite appetizer. The service was above and beyond our service even let us stay a little bit later after closing

Beautiful restaurant with lots of space. I appreciate that they take reservations. We came during Restaurant Week and overall enjoyed our evening. I ordered the tamarind short ribs and my husband ordered the tenderloin (med rare). Our friends also ordered the tenderloin (med rare) The reason that I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is purely because all three tenderloins were overcooked. All came out med well. Disappointing but didn't send it back. We loved the butter flight but be warned they said that we can get extra bread but they charge $4 for it. Didn't know until the check. For Restaurant Week, the entrees does not come with any sides so you'll have to order separately. We ordered the mashed potatoes and lobster Mac and cheese. Both were good. Overall the Restaurant Week deal wasn't much of a deal once you add a side.

One of our places for yummy brunch and great happy hour. Vibes & Aesthetics Baldamar is a casual (but can be semi-formal if you want) place to eat. It has great aesthetics and modern features. It's moody but not too dark. Food We especially love their lobster rolls during happy hour. However, my photos are of the Sunday Brunch. It is about $60/person. Great quality brunch! I absolutely love their cinnamon and carmel rolls. It's largely the reason I come here! Anything you like for brunch they have it: savory and sweet. Good lunch options, too. My husband tried their pasta bar. It was good! I do think it's very expensive for brunch, so we come sparingly. Service Fantastic. We were told how brunch works and were well taken care of.

This is a really nice, somewhat fancy, place to get some 5-star food. The place is huge with a couple of private dining areas which my family and I made use of for my mom's 80th birthday. The staff made her feel really special with some on-the-house treats and a steady stream of staff checking in on us. Drinks were well made with a nice selection of wines, specials, and locally crafted brews. The overall vibe of the place felt very upscale but there wasn't an enforced dress code (although it seemed like people were enforcing their own dress code if casual business attire). The scallops and crab legs - which they cracked and cut open for you if requested- were just amazing! I honestly haven't had better scallops! Brussels sprouts were also really tasty. Parking was pretty convenient with lots of options in the adjacent lot but also the parking ramp of Rosedale mall. Appetizers were very robust with the bread and dips just absolutely amazing (MUST try the strawberry dip! Just WOW). Reservations are strongly recommended for pretty much anytime as this place seemed constantly busy!

This has quickly become one of my favorite food destination spots in the city! They do lunch, dinner, happy hour, and brunch all exceptionally well! I can easily book a reservation online at any time and there is always great availability. My favorite part about this place is the excellent service. I have been here a few times now, and I always receive high, attentive treatment. You will want for nothing as these servers are clearly skilled at their craft. They are also very kind and personable, and I have often ended up having great conversations with my waiter. The food is impeccable and my pictures do it no justice. I have had brunch, lunch, dinner and happy hour here multiple times. I find all the menus filled with a great amount of delicious offerings. I tried multiple dishes by now and I have loved all of them! Another great thing I love about this place is the upscale decor, clean bathrooms, dim lighting, and just peaceful and inviting atmosphere. I couldn't ask for more when it comes to a complete dining experience. I love it here and now frequent often!

Went here for restaurant week 2024 Place was packed when we arrived as a weekend and were told might be a bit of a wait even though we had reservations,seated maybe 15 mins later Server was nice ,definitely trying to upsell the expensive wines!! So I opted for a Blackberry Collins instead. Little too harsh flavored for me prob would not order again and I love gin. Hubby had a Cabernet wine was good The server did warn us that our food would be smaller portions if we did the restaurant week menu- which was fine for us ,so glad she pre mentioned it though Food- came out slower than normal I think as a at night was crazy busy and they were having their regular menu plus restaurant week Our 3 course dinner was their house salad- 7/10 good flavor with the bacon bits 7oz filet mignon served with bernaise sauce- 9/10 Definitely the highlight of our meal-cooked to perfection medium. We did order their mashed potatoes as a side coz I can't just eat a piece of meat by itself- I have to have a veggie at least. These were also delicious but extra $ Dessert- I had their Tiramisu 5/10 too soggy and not as tasty as others I've had Hubby had the chocolate cheesecake-5/10 average Overall I would not do their restaurant week menu again as it did end up being more expensive than you would think as we added alcohol and the side dish and the tax was high I would like to come back here for their regular menu I have heard good things about their weekend brunches too so will add this to my list Ambiance- the main dining room is loud but decor is nice , we were seated on the more quiet dining area and it just felt kinda flat in there - they need to add a fireplace or something for more ambiance

Elegant, classy and date-worthy! Experience great service, delicious steaks and upscale decor abound. The gigantic double doors welcomed us into the restaurant with masculine charm. I was hungry for a burger but opted for a steak because the decor was so fancy, I didn't feel right eating food with my bare hands. Here's what we ate: Steak Frites (5/5) Steak was perfectly prepared. Pan Seared Salmon (4/5) good but not great. House & Caesar Side Salads (3/5) they were ok, but nothing special. Tiramisu (3/5) was ok, but did not taste so fresh Chocolate Cheesecake (2/5) I would skip this dessert next time Ambiance was (5/5) decor was outstanding and made me feel so classy and comfortable.

Finally visited this place after hearing so much about it! Dinner with a friend. Ambiance 5/5 Dimly lit restaurant, very elegant décor, high top booths with coat/ purse hooks on the side, and tables. Very nice décor. Service 5/5 Very welcoming, walked me to my seat, servers gave great recommendations on bread and pricing for Wagyu steaks. Food 4/5 Chimichurri Shrimp $24 | Bread is Life $12 | Whiskey Smith Scallops $24 Caesar Royale $14 | Whiskey Cream Mushrooms $16 | Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes $13 Total: 103 (not including tip) Overall 4/5 A nice place to treat yourself. While we didn't have the Wagyu the food was delectable, bread was fresh, mushrooms was amazing and salad was beyond my expectations. Definitely want to try the Wagyu next time.

We went for the standard brunch buffet and let me start by saying the service is top notch. Everyone we interacted with was amazingly friendly, helpful, and upbeat. Maybe too much so for some folks but it's a nice touch. The atmosphere is chill and the bar area is super nice. Their happy hour is a good deal so we'll have to come back. Overall I would say I wasn't overwhelmed by the food. I'm a sucker for salmon and was really let down by their smoked version. It was pretty dry and very bitter. Like they over baked it with too much under-ripe lemon. I normally eat my weight in the stuff but that one piece in the picture was all I could handle. The Mac and cheese was good, but it's hard to go wrong there. Brisket was also middling. A lot of gristle and connective tissue and a bit too done for my personal preference. The star of the show was the French toast bake. That was almost worth the price of admission alone. I would say if you're going to do anything, make it that and the MTO pasta station. The rest of the desserts were pretty bland and not baked very well. Scones were overdone and the cake was dense and claggy. I don't think I'd go back for the buffet given all the other options in the area, but the staff and ambiance are great. I'd 100% try the Champagner if I could justify the cost, though! It looks fantastic.

Excellent food, beautiful décor - 4 stars. First of all, the food is great. We started off with an order of Whiskey Smith Scallops. These were 3 giant scallops with candied bacon and various flavorful sundries - yum! Then we moved on to our entrees, a burger from the Happy Hour Menu and an 18 ounce Prime Ribeye from the Dinner Menu. We added bacon and an egg to the burger. The sauce on the burger reminded me - a lot - like McDonald's secret sauce on the Big Mac except waaay better. And the Ribeye - it was perfection. I couldn't have asked for anything better. LOW CARB: It was easy to eat low carbohydrate carnivore style at Baldamar. The steaks are sold as sole menu items, sides are separate. I didn't understand this at first but the bartender finally got it through my thick head. Enough said. Easy. My only bitch was our experience with seating. It was our first time at Baldamar. I literally called from the parking lot to check if you need reservations and to determine if there was seating available. No big deal if we didn't get in though, we had a list of 3 restaurants we'd try to visit on our way back home and Baldamar was our first attempt. Here's what I found out... Yes - you need reservations. No - there were no tables available. Yes - you can sit at the rail in the bar (not at a high top table). No problem. We don't mind the bar. So...we sat at the bar and the food was great. I know you need reservations but the restaurant was over half empty!!! I was so irritated watching the seating, I actually counted open tables in the dining room and open tables in the bar. 2/3 of the tables in the dining room were open when we arrived. And 2/3 were open when we left (about an hour and 15 minutes later). Half of the high tops in the bar were open when we arrived. And half were open when we left. So why couldn't we sit at a table? Why were we relegated to sitting at the bar when the tables were mostly empty for well over an hour? Yet there were a total of FOUR (4) employees bumbling around at the host/hostess stand and they couldn't figure this out? Tacky. Irritating. Weren't we dressed nice enough? Was it my casual style Columbia vest? Are they simply trying to act busier than they really are? Can't the staff count tables? Are they waiting for a bus load of football players to show up for dinner? Are they simply understaffed? Who knows? Overall, a good (food) experience other than the snobby seating thing. Hey, folks. We have social media now. Don't they realize that customers who experience this stuff will blab about it and share it with the world? You know, like I'm doing right now? -Maxx

Came to Baldamar to celebrate a birthday. We didn't have a lunch reservation and fortunately, we were able to get right in. Our waiter was kind and very informative when running through the menu. The good: The restaurant is gorgeous, the restrooms were very clean (love the men's/women's restroom signs - so cute!), the calamari was cooked perfectly, the brussels sprouts were delicious, and the wedge salad, chilled lobster roll and soup were also tasty. The complimentary birthday ice cream dessert was phenomenal and it was great that they split the salad and sandwich onto 2 plates (as my husband and I wanted to share 2 menu items). The not so good: One of us ordered the BLT sandwich and there were 2 pieces of bacon on it. For a BLT and the price, it was pretty skimpy. The chicken on the crispy Cajun chicken sandwich was a bit too crispy (to the point where the edges were tough/hard to chew). We also had to track down our waiter to get some ketchup for our fries, which was a little frustrating. Overall, we had a good experience and we'll visit again to order different menu items to see how they compare to what we tried.

Situated at Rosedale Center, Baldamar greats you with some great big doors leading to a dark, very chic, upscale, and elegant interior. Dinner started with the escargot and bread is life. The escargot were not quite up to the standard that I would have expected from such a place, but fortunately everything else from there was great including the Bread is Life with its accompanied butters and chimichurri. For the mains, I opted for the Prime New York, which was full of flavor, balanced, and seasoned to perfection. Coming off my most recent steak visit at Porzana and their $285 Tomahawk, this still stood out as a top notch cut. Excellently prepared, I would say this was a definite 5-star steak. Baldamar is well worth a visit and a Top 5 (maybe even higher) steakhouse in the Twin Cities without a doubt!

Went to Baldamar today for an 11 year olds birthday dinner, it wasn't our original plan but we did some research and saw the great reviews so ended up here. Starting with the table, the hostess decorated it and had a little card at the table. Then our server was amazing, very friendly and knowledgeable as well, and super personable. For the food, everything we had was amazing. We started with the meatballs and scallops, the scallops come with 3 but they can add on more if you'd like. The bread with the meatballs with the ricotta cheese was so good. For our meals we did steaks and the loaded baked potato and Brussels for the side. Steaks cooked perfectly, and sides could easily stand on their own. Lastly we got the 50 shades of chocolate and phone did not eat first. The birthday boy said "this is the best thing I've ever eaten". Overall, if you are looking for a great steak restaurant in Minnesota, that one has moved to the top of our list!

My sister and I popped in for the Christmas Champanger with Santa this year. Typically we can't justify spending this much on one meal, but we wanted to do something special and this seemed like a fun way to go about it. Walking in this was a beautiful experience. The Claus's were waiting for us at the entrance, and upon check in there was sparkling rose, mimosas and champagne beautifully presented. We were seated quickly and our server was wonderful. She took our drink order, talked through the setup with us and got our orders placed quickly. My sister and I shared most entree's so we could try it all. I was in LOVE with the AM Aviation, and the old-fashioned. The Aviation was bright and floral, the old-fashioned rich and complex. We tried a small army of dishes, but my stand outs were the French Toast (get it as dessert to share or you will fill up quickly), the crab cake and the Aglio e Olio. The scallop was well cooked, the dishes small enough to share and all presented beautifully. I wish I'd have tried more but it was all so filling when put together. If you enjoy your beverages and good food, treat yourself to this at least once!

Pre Mother's Day lunch on Saturday. This way we could choose from the entire menu and beat the crowds. We started off with a few too many appetizers, apparently we were very hungry. We ordered - Bread is Life, Meatballs, Truffle Fries. Bread was outstanding, the meatballs were so good and the Truffle fries were fine but the others held my attention. I ordered the special which was a steak, with chimichurri sauce served on a toasted roll. It was perfectly cooked, the chimichurri was fantastic and the steak juices and chimichurri made that roll succulent with flavors. Everyone enjoyed their meals, several to go boxes were carried out and service was excellent as always. Baldamar always delivers but the bill will demonstrate you get what you pay for.

Hey Travoodies Hey. Last week was restaurant week at Baldamar and I am so glad I got invited. About Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu's made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind -- with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. The Ambiance Date night vibes for sure. I can see professionals gathering there for after work drinks. The low lighting and clean touches make it ideal for adult celebrations or just along time with friends. The Service Our waiter was very nice, attentive and offered some great suggestions. The hostess ushered us to our seats with the biggest smile. The Food I started with calamari and brussel sprouts. I don't know if this was becuase of restaurant week that the portions were smaller, however the food packed a powerful punch. I do remember saying I wanted more but again I was not disappointed. The flavoring or the flash fried brussels an thai sauced calamari instantly sent my taste buds into a frenzy. Dinner was their Pan Seared Organic Atlantic Salmon with potato puree and sweet corn and red pepper succotash. The first bite melted into my my mouth do delightful. The salmon was cooked to perfection, flaky and moist. The potato puree was the perfect blend and the succotash she the dish over top. The dessert was their ice cream sandwhich. Though my dishes were amazing, the ice cream lacked a little for me. Overall experience was definitiely 10 out of 10.

This spot is a mist for any date night or celebrations. The restaurant is decorated so beautifully and has a dark low lit ambiance for dinner. We started our meal with bread is life and they even gave me a gluten free roll so I could try all the butters and dips. We got the chilled lobster roll, so amazing and loaded with lobster! I got the filet and the potatoes, can't decide which potatoes were my favorite! We also got the burger and fries both of which were top notch! I loved the wine selection and my friends really enjoyed their old fashions, so much so, we had a couple of rounds! Put this on your list of places to go for dinner! I hear they have a great brunch, so I will be back to try that for sure! Great service, great food and great quality!

I love Baldamar. It has become one of my lunch go-to places for personal and business lunches. First of all, the service at Baldamar is TOP NOTCH. I haven't been to Baldamar for dinner, but their lunch and brunch is a great experience. The Food: Wedge Salad: This is my go-to meal at Baldamar. I wish they had it during brunch! I always add the steak, giving it a little extra razzle-dazzle. The wedge salad is huge and perfect for sharing, or if you want it all to yourself, that's fine too! 5/5 Carrot Cake: Who doesn't love carrot cake? They have the best carrot cake in the Twin Cities. 5/5 Brunch: The brunch buffet has something for everyone. The overall service, quality of food, and ambiance make it perfect for small dates and large groups. 5/5

In all honesty, the experience was good. It could be better. The services were great, our server/waiter was amazing! He did a great job refilling and going over the menu. The ambiance was loud and a lot of things going on. The food: i was with five other friends. We order different varieties of food. The steak was juicy and cook medium rare. The lobster spicy mac and cheese was good, kind of running. The sauce wasnt sticking to the pasta. The fries were alright, it wasnt crunchy like the sweet potato. Now the sweet potato was awesome, crunchy, salty and go well with the sauce. The burger was good, just very heavy, made us feel bloated. The lamp chop was good, just a lot of veggies. The 7 spice wings was kind of disappointing. I thought it was going to come out as a whole wing . The chicken didnt have much flavor other than salty. The ice cream was a plus! This was a really good ice cream. I'm not a fan of coconut so i only took a small couple of bites. Overall, it was good. The price is pricey for me. Good place for date!

Food 5/5 - As a regular, the food is always amazing at Baldamar! The flavor and taste of each dish is so unique. My favorite is always the brick pressed chicken and brussle sprouts (I ask for light oil). Service / Ambiance 5/5 - Service was outstanding! Love the dark steakhouse esthetic they have going on. Always a great experience/atmosphere here!

Baldamar 1) Raw Oysters - Cape Cove, and Canadian (7.5/10) 2) Chimichurri Shrimp - pan seared, parmesan, baguette crostini (8/10) 3) Calamari - Thai sauce, carrots, cilantro, fresno peppers, scallions (8/10) 4) Brussels Sprouts - flash fried, Asian Vinaigrette, fresno peppers (8.2/10) 5) Prime Rib Eye - cooked perfectly medium as requested (9.2/10) Overall Food & Vibe (8.3/10)

I recommend making reservations as Baldamar is a popular place. The ambience is elegant yet modern, comfortable with seating in a dining room, bar or patio. The patio seating has large umbrellas for shade. We started off with two bourbon cocktails and the Bread is Life. Omg look at the flaky salt on that bread. It was SO good. The honey jalapeño butter was perfectly sweet and spicy. The strawberry basil butter was balanced and addicting. The chimichurri was our least favorite but still good. For dinner, my partner and I shared the watermelon salad, the 12oz prime filet mignon and roasted cauli. The salad was fresh and flavorful, would absolutely order again. The cauliflower had a flavorful seasoning but was dry. It really needed more of a cook or ideally a sauce. We ordered the filet medium (I know I'm the problem.. my partner prefers medium rare) and it came out rare. We didn't send it back but I know if we had mentioned it our server would have made it right. The béarnaise that comes with the filet is bland. I wish there was a Demi option as an upgrade. While our steak wasn't cooked to our preference and the cauliflower was lackluster, I still give this restaurant 5 stars for the experience and service. The chocolate cake was very rich and could use something to cut the cocoa like ice cream or a whipped bourbon cream. Even sharing, we had leftovers to take home so the serving sizes are great. I love you Baldamar, I'll be back!

This spot was recommended to us, and I am very glad we went. The ambience felt refined and high end but comfortable. The lighting was very relaxing, and I loved the wine wall. The wine wall went all the way to the ceiling, and there was a ladder for retrieval. The server was prompt, and helpful. The food was phenomenal! I got the Garden Party NA drink, and loved the sweet and sour flavor. I read another review that said this beverage was too sour, but I think it was perfect. However, I don't like super sweet cocktails or mocktails. I ordered hanger steak. It was very tender for a hanger steak cut. We also order the twice baked potato and broccolini for sides to share. There were three of us and that was plenty. The sides were yummy, especially the potato dish- I loved the crispy skin edge. Finally, we split the carrot cake. The caramel was very sweet, and I wish it was more salty. Next time, I won't put the full serving of caramel over the cake. The cake it's self was moist and perfectly blended with spice. We will be back!

Just had a wonderful lunch at Baldamar! The service was great, space was clean and the food was delicious. We enjoyed the cauliflower, short rib grilled cheese, tomato soup and B.L.A.T! Everything was great and our waitress Amanda was 5. We'll be back and hopefully we'll save room for dessert next time.

What a reunion! While visiting Minneapolis on a work trip, I got to see a friend I haven't hung out with in YEARS. She sent me a list of her favorite eateries, as well as a few places on her bucket list. Baldamar stood out, so we made reservations. Fun, classy, beautiful steakhouse experience without being stuffy. Service was great, and the vibe was addictingly energetic. We got the following: * Bread is Life * Spicy Bacon Lobster Mac & Cheese * Whiskey Smith Scallops * Steak with Brandy Peppercorn (mine!!) Everything was DELICIOUS! They weren't kidding about the bread and spreads being one of the most popular items on the menu. The dishes were flavorful, well-plated, and generously portioned. Had a whiskey cocktail and dirty martini with my meal which were sufficiently boozy. Of all the other places to try in MN, I'm still making it a priority to come back to Baldamar again.

We came here for restaurant week for lunch. We had the beer cheese soup, watermelon salad, estate burger, the beef, tres leches and ice cream sandwich. All of the aforementioned for $25 per person. We also added the bread is life, and I am so happy I did. Because bread is life! Plus we had some drinks too! Everything was delicious, and the service was amazing. Nate our server was fabulous! The only downside to this experience were the fries that came with our dishes. They put a lot of care and thought into our dishes but they missed the mark on the fries. To me not a big deal since everything else was amazing and we were too full to even think about eating the fries. I will definitely be back and asking to sit in Nate's section! Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Love Sunday funday all day happy hour! Everything I have tried has been mouthwatering delicious. Birria tacos l, fries with three dipping sauces, lobster sliders, burgers etc it's all good. Saturday I want to try the all you can eat and drink brunch, a bit on the $$$ side but the menu sounds top notch and bottomless drinks.

This is our favorite restaurant! Every time we dine here they knock it out of the park. The service is impeccable! They always seem to make our dining experience over-the-top & memorable. The servers are always attentive to our needs or dietary restrictions and really do pay attention to detail. The food is outstanding! Always packed with flavor and incredibly delicious. Our experience has always been wonderful. 10/10 highly recommend!!

An excellent mid-to-upscale steakhouse. We were absolutely delighted with our orders. The Prime Rib Eye was seasoned and prepared perfectly, though I have to say that the Sea Bass was the dark horse winner. For appetizers, the Bread is well liked for a reason but the Brussels sprouts are just superb. We ordered calamari too and loved the flavor profiles. Ordered the mushrooms with the steak which was a fine pairing.

I made Tuesday lunch reservations for myself and 3 coworkers during restaurant week. $25 for a 3 course meal (limited menu). We came on time and were sat quickly. Had great service throughout our visit. Drink orders were non-alcoholic as we were heading into work. Cat ordered the Garden Party. Menu described it as watermelon, cucumber, mint. Sounds refreshing. It was not! It was sour, tart and tasted like pickle juice. Cat was going to sip on it but when the waitress came back to see how things were, I spoke up (Cat doesn't send things back) and she got a new drink...the Red Rosie. She liked that better. Apps ordered: House Salad. Shan liked it, Jack didn't. Be warned that the dressing is a lemon vinegarette. And is blah otherwise. Don't mistake it for ranch. I had the beer cheese soup. Delicious... order a bowl. Cat got the Brussel sprouts. I tasted and liked the Asian flavors. Entrees: Jack and I got the Short Rib Grilled Cheese. It was hard to eat as hand- held, need to use silverware. It was sweet and savory. Rich and heavy. Fries were well seasoned and accompanied by garlic aioli. Loved that. Spent the rest of the afternoon in a food coma but well worth it. Cat got Just the Tips. Shan got the Pan Seared salmon. Dessert: Jack got the mango sorbet. Light and refreshing. The rest of us got the Ice Cream Sandwich. We weren't a fan of the puff pastry. Wasn't much of a sandwich since you still had to use silverware, not hand held. Ice cream had little vanilla bean specks and the caramel drizzle was yummy. Maybe put this 2 on a cookie instead?? Some things were a miss but the things that were a hit will make us come back another time.

Maybe I am being a super steakhouse snob after traveling and living in cities like Boston, Chicago, Miami, Brooklyn, New York, Manhattan, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Detroit, and LA, but I think this place is mad mad mad overrated... And way way way over priced for something that I could make just as well at home (although I'm a Great Cook!) I have been here for happy hour and also for dinner. I can see what they are trying to do and being innovated and different however, the execution of the dishes lack so much. For example, the Caesar Royale, while it has ingredients and the flavors that necessitate a great salad, it is impossible and stupid to eat. Also, it is a small portion. One Romain lettuce leaf with parmesan cheese and the other fixings that make it a "caesar salad"... I spent more time trying to cut it to eat it than enjoying it. For $14. And once I actually had a few bites after wrestling the ingredients on the plate? Disappointing especially for the price. Also, why is bread $14 with butter? The steaks yes, are good quality and decent. However, you can get just as great of steaks at Pittsburgh blue or another steakhouse, even outback steakhouse. Yes, I said it. Outback steakhouse. Although, you will pay at least three times the price here. And why? For the name? I do not know why. One of the times that I came here, I got the cheapest steak entrée, the chimichurri hanger steak for $38. It came on the baguette with the sauce, a.k.a. chimichurri, which was not plentiful, and instead just soaked into the bread, so it did not accompany the flavor of the steak, which would have been refreshing with a chimichurri sauce. Instead, I was left with grilled piece of hanger steak and a piece of bread coated (because the sauce was not plentiful enough to be soaked or even decently saturated in the bread) with chimichurri sauce. Again, I could make such a dish 1 million times better at home for a fifth of the price. Just... Buy the ingredients for a third of the price and make them at home which will probably be just as great, or even better, or go to another restaurant that is a steakhouse, even the supposedly pricey places in downtown Minneapolis, which actually execute great stakes with accoutrements that make the price worthwhile. This place is a freaking joke. Actually, I originally rated this restaurant three stars, however, after reflecting, and writing the review, I demoted the ranking to two stars. And I am sorry, but the "wagyu" burger, supposedly wagyu (改良和牛, kairyō wagyū), with four patties for $28? Stupid. I promise you that it is not real wagyu, as wagyu comes from a very specific region in Japan and the cows are massaged. Just... Save yourself, the headache, and go somewhere where the money actually reflects the quality and quantity of the food. This place is kind of like that knock off 20th rated product that is trying to present itself as the top of the line... it is not.

I haven't posted a good review in over 8 years, and this place has made me want to post a review. WOW. I drive by all the time and wasn't sure what to expect-- I was anticipating overpriced food items like many other places. My friends and I went for happy hour on Sunday around 5 o'clock after seeing a Facebook post on Eat MN. It was so busy already! The bar was packed but thankfully there was a small round high table for the four of us. Our waiter was awesome, very funny guy and chill. Ambience was good and felt more upscale.. we felt like we underdressed Our favorites were the birria tacos.. WOW. The meat was so so so tender and so flavorful with the consume. Highly impressed as these are the best tasting birrias I've had compared to even authentic places. The dips for the fries were soooo good. The garlic aioli was my favorite but the curry ketchup one was also such a nice twist I haven't tried before! Mac and cheese was heavy, but so good and not overly cheesy. Both burgers/rolls were good. We added a double patty but it was good! No complaints for those two. Oysters were also fresh as well. We shared all of this food and each got drinks and our total came to $115! Without tip . If the happy hour tastes this BOMB on a weekend, I can't imagine how the full menu items tastes like. Even when I got home, I couldn't stop thinking about this food. Next time I will be coming back in better attire and to try the other things I missed on the menu!

I chose this location for my 50th birthday celebration.The food every time we come is hands down the best there were several off menu specials that we chose at our table. We had an amazing server Chris He was efficient, proficient, attentive and it was a super busy Saturday night but he did not skip a beat with our party of 12. We were seated right by the kitchen underneath the wine in the front where we could see everyone coming and going yet we were still in a sort of secluded little nook where we didn't have to scream over each other to hear it was perfect. The reservations manager was gracious with accommodating our party they even decorated the table. This is one of my favorite fine dining restaurants for many reasons not just the food but the amazing service, attention to detail and personal touches. This was the third birthday party that I had at this location. I would highly recommend

I've been trying a lot of different places this year and this just blew them allllll out of the water! Where to even begin... The vibe of this place is perfection! From the outdoor lighting and greenery the building itself is just gorgeous! Walking inside, I absolutely loved how open it was! The color scheme is dark and romantic! This would be an excellent date spot! Details have definitely been thought out here! Very rich luxurious feel to it! The hostess was very friendly and we were seated quickly. Our server was Kevin and he was a sweetheart! We really enjoyed having him as our server. Food was brought out right when it should be, water glasses never empty and he didn't forget anything! The food here was spectacular! I honestly can't wait to come back and try other options!! The steaks were done beautifully! The bread.... Oh you HAVE to get the bread here!! I would say the only disappointing part was their lavender creme brûlée. I wasn't a fan of the flavor, it was cooked in certain spots (so not creamy) and the sugar top wasn't really crunchy/breakable like it should be. I would not get that again, but they had other options I would absolutely try such as the 50 shades of chocolate cake! I can't say enough nice things about this place! Definitely a new favorite for me!! Absolutely loved it, and I know if you go... you will too!

Review of their new dining experience offered only on Saturday, the unlimited boozy champagne brunch - bottomless champagne, mimosa, signature cocktails, wines, mocktails, juices, coffee and unlimited made to order brunch menu plus desserts. Had to take a breather after two rounds outside to catch some fresh air to clear my head. Service was top notch with fresh bouquets. Tried about 90% of the menu and had to tap out. Will be back and highly recommend. Must make reservation ahead and select the champagne brunchexperience