Klassics Kitchen + Cocktails

We stopped into Classic Kitchen during a quick day visit to Minneapolis and were blown away. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming…it truly made the experience feel special. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every dish we tried was unique, full of flavor, and clearly crafted with care. It’s not your typical menu, there were creative, stand-out options you don’t see just anywhere, and everything we ordered was very, very good. This place was such a pleasant surprise for dinner, and we’re already talking about coming back the next time we’re in town. If you’re in Minneapolis, Classic Kitchen is a must-try!

An unforgettable first date night experience with my husband! We dined at this beautiful restaurant for the first time and were truly impressed. The food was sophisticated, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented—each dish felt like a special occasion. The staff were warm, attentive, and made us feel right at home. What stood out even more was seeing the owner so hands-on and present, ensuring everything ran smoothly. You can tell this place is run with passion and care. We’ll definitely be back!

Got the jerk chicken wrap and the mango in it was flavorless. Everything else about it was good and flavorful though. The lavender lemonade was really good and not too sweet. Really love that they don’t serve pork here. Very busy on the weekends so outdoor seating is ideal for a more intimate vibe.

EJ was a great server. The music was a little loud but the drinks were delicious and weren’t too strong. The crab boil wings were good but I enjoyed the collard stuffed salmon more. This location has such a beautiful connection to African American heritage and the decor was also very beautiful. Paid street parking is available.

Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit to Klassics tonight! The sampler platter of the oxtail sliders, jerk chicken taquitos, and chicken tenders was absolutely delicious and a great combination of flavors to sample. We also had the salmon Caesar, which had a nice bbq touch and the salmon was cooked to perfection. Cocktail wise, there’s a great array of options. I went with the PYT marg because passion fruit is a passion and it did not disappoint. The special that played on their Nino Brown but was clarified with milk had such great nuanced flavors. We ended with the peach cobbler upside down cake which was the perfect end to a decadent meal. The service was so lovely and we can’t wait to come back again. Cheers to the staff and team!

Went for the "Crazy, Sexy, Cool" Instant Klassics meal experience. Other than the noise level with music playing and other guests talking (which I understand for the size of the space for this experience), it was all good. My favorite items were the chicken and the strawberry margarita. Everything was plated beautifully, the staff was phenomenal, and the food was fantastic. I'll definitely be back!

Many aspects in this establishment I fully enjoyed, ranging from the clientele to the music they played to some of the highlight food items that I will elaborate soon, this Black-owned business deserves a shoutout and people should definitely pay it a visit at least once, especially for the brunch when they have the mimosa flight which I would consider the highlight of my meal, even if I conventionally barely order drinks when eating out. In terms of food, I have tried the crab boil wings once, and so did my partner when I returned there, and we both concluded that it was excessively salty while seasoned, so I think just reducing the salt would already help since it contained a good amount of flavor. My friend had the Philly scramble and we both ordered the chicken & waffles when I first went there with her, and we thought both dishes were solid, containing combinations of different ingredients that worked well together, basically. The Pimento Philly cheesesteak was great, especially because the meat was chopped well. I couldn't really taste the pimento cheese, though, as it tasted like it could be any other kind of cheese. The oxtail sliders had good caramelized onions while the beef was unfortunately dry. Using Hawaiian bread was a good choice, though, because it was sweet, offering a flavor contrast with the savory already in the sliders. As for the Cajun parmesan fries, I really couldn't taste any of the Cajun seasoning. I tasted parmesan for sure, and the fries, but not the Cajun. Finally, my partner who ordered the mussel frites had very positive comments about them, which I personally could not speak to. One thing I would like to mention is that almost all of my dishes contained potatoes, ranging from appetizers (oxtail sliders, mussel frites) to the cheesesteak sandwich. It was definitely potato overload and I didn't know what to do with them. While I don't know if this is a coincidence, I think having other kinds of vegetables instead for some dishes, or at least as options, can offer more variety. Maybe greens, or maybe even broccoli lol. Mimosa flight was my definite highlight because for $22 I tried four very different kinds of mimosas and was able to have a very good experience with my taste buds. I vaguely remembered two of them tasted relatively similar, but the flavors were still distinct enough! Shoutout to their playlist that has so far always been on point with a bunch of old school R&B (we're talking about millennial here), and to their servers that brought my friend and I two glasses of champagne since they considered us having waited for too long when we didn't think so ourselves.

Stopped in for a quick bite on a Saturday night, wasn’t too busy 3-4 other tables and a large group. Took a while to get served, wait staff seemed a bit distracted. Food was good, had the ravioli, a farm salad, and a happy hour rail cocktail. Salad was pretty basic, items were fresh but nothing fancy. Would the happy hour cocktails are pretty limited, comparing to other nearby options - hopefully they’ll add a couple more. Restaurant is bright and airy, hopefully they find their groove.

15/10!!! THIS IS THE SPOT!! I was in Minneapolis for a wedding this weekend and I just happened to come across this restaurant serendipitously and I am so grateful I did. First, we came 30 minutes earlier than our reservation and the hostess was still gracious to get us seated within 15 minutes of arrival. I HIGHLY suggest a buffet option for both food and drinks. WELL WORTH the price. The music was so good. I was literally doing the happy dance as I ate my food. The buffet had a great selection of items you do not typically see. My favorite was the LAMB CHOPS. Whew wee were they seasoned well and I enjoyed to my hearts content within reason...I am still a lady at the end of the day lol. There was peach french toast with powdered sugar and an assortment of jellies and syrup available to accommodate. They also had very tasty salmon filets, sweet and tangy chicken wings, red rice and beans, typical brunch items like hash browns, eggs, assorted fruit, bacon, sausage and chicken biscuits with gravy. I am a picky eater and I still had plenty of options. Did I mention LAMB CHOPS. Come on NOW. Stop playing and stop by. I also got the mimosa flight and the drinks were strong and the plating was beautiful and creative. The staff was really nice and personable and attentive despite them being busy with multiple large parties celebrating milestones. The bathrooms were clean and overall I had a great time. I rarely ever write any reviews. So take my word. This was a great place. I visited on a Sunday afternoon for Brunch if the time and day is important to anyone. If I am ever back in Minneapolis I will most CERTAINLY come by.

Always try to visit a restaurant I've never been to whenever I am out of town, I went on social media to ask what is a popular place I should try and Klassic got the majority vote so I knew I was in for a treat. Located in Minneapolis, the restaurant looks really nice, has plenty of seats as well as patio options, a bar and I think I saw a section for private dining, which is always a good look. I liked the open format of the restaurant, it had a lot of space and a ton of lighting. I hate when I can't remember my server's name I'll do a better job of that, but we actually had two servers. The first one that came was a female, while she was giving the table water, one actually fell and broke on the table. I think she was embarrassed and we had another waiter. Accidents happen, I hope she didn't think we were upset, the second waiter we had was a gentleman and he had really good energy like he was happy to be at work, I think that is always a staple of a good restaurant how happy your employees are because I believe energy transfers and he was pleasant. Now for the food! It was so good, the menu had a bunch of things we all wanted to try, so we ordered a few shareables just so everyone could get a taste of multiple things. Everything was full of flavor and just a joy to eat. I didn't have any expectations coming in, there was no doubt in my mind that food was going to be good because so many people recommended it, but I was still pleasantly surprised.

Beautiful spot downtown offering lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Clean spacious dining area with good music and a great drink menu. The brunch was $40 and well worth it considering the protein choices. Everything is on the website and clearly presented by the waitstaff. Downside: Not open Saturdays! We will be back again! Thank you.

I took my dad here for a very belated birthday brunch and we decided to try the buffet! It is $40 a person and there is 90 minute time limit. The restaurant is very clean and kind of gives the vibe of a hotel lobby. They have a decent sized patio as well! The drinks are around $12-16. The bellini was delicious and tasted like a strawberry banana smoothie. I tried the drink my dad got and usually i hate tequila but it was surprisingly good! He seemed to enjoy it. I have also come to happy hour since we went to brunch and had their blueberry mojito and it was so good, the whole table agreed. The buffet was clean and well organized. The line never got super bad while we were there. They had a really good selection of things that I think make the $40 worth it if you have a big appetite. They had cheesy hash browns (got two servings they were so good), corn ribs (super delicious and flavorful), beef bacon (i prefer pork but this was still good!), cajun grits (I LOVE THESE!), Cesar salad (tasted good but pretty soggy), lamb chops (my dad enjoyed a lot), biscuits and chicken gravy (super good, the biscuit is nice and fluffy), salmon, eggs, wings (they change, but they were good), and this peach french toast (super yummy). All of the food i had tasted really good! The only critiques i have for the food was 1. It could be warmer. I didn't mind the temp but i can imagine a lot of people would not think it was warm enough. 2. The salad should have the dressing on the side and people can pour it themselves because otherwise it gets too soggy. The flavor was good though! I have also tried their buffalo wings which were super great, their crab boil wings which are my fave thing on their normal menu, and my friends love the oxtail sliders! The service was good! Our server was Jacob and he was great. The drinks did take a little while to come out but other than that, can't complain Overall, i would definitely recommend this restaurant!!! They're pretty new so definitely go and support.

I've been hearing about the Cajun boil wings from the state fair. When I found out this restaurant offers that, I had to go find out. This restaurant actually has a parking lot in front, however you will have to scan the barcode and pay online. We actually made reservations and was glad we did. They were busy and quickly filling up on both sides of the wall. The Cajun wings were fried crispy and then tossed into the Cajun boil sauce, like the butter based. It comes with potatoes, corn, and sausages. So delicious!! Also ordered the watermelon feta salad, that was also delicious. My friend ordered the sampler platter to try the other appetizers. Ambiance was chill vibe, good time, good music playing.

The the food and drinks were incredible. The Bbq chicken pizza had a unique sweet potato crust that gave it an amazing twist. The crab boil wings were phenomenal. The Jerk chicken taquitos were my least favorite but still delicious. The drinks were beautiful and tasty. As a driver I had the blueberry strawberry lemonade which was great and free refills. Definitely check this place out.

Ordered a yummy jerk chicken wrap with thin fried potato. Nice seating outdoors or in.

I have tried klassics for both brunch and dinner and they did not disappoint either time. The food was good. The server was friendly. It's a nice place to come and have a meal with family or friends. They also have a very reasonable happy hour.

Klassics did not disappoint! Ambiance 5/5 The Blue and Gold accents provides the perfect ambiance whether it's daytime, happy hour or evening event. Klassics is conveniently located across from the Depot with plenty of side street parking and overall great space. The fireplace is a great staple along with the mixed buffet style booths, tables and window seating. Food and price 5/5 Starters: Chicken boil wings $20( shareable) Lamb chops $36 (2x) Margaritas$12 Mojito $13 International Players Club anthem$15 Pad Thai * Chicken Tequitos Total: $200 for 3 of people The food was seasoned to perfection, and great portions sizes. Service 4/5 Host was friendly, responsive and seated us immediately. Waitress provided great suggestions, answered our questions, and promptly corrected a miscommunication in ordering. Overall 5/5 The food, location, and service was in line with the owners' superior quality across all their restaurants -Soul Bowl, C.R.E.A.M., and now Klassics. I look forward to patio dining this Summer!

This is a brand new spot over in the Northeast area. I came here for happy hour, and overall had a really pleasant experience. 1. I found the space very spacious with great natural lighting. The decor is very updated and clean since it's brand new, so I found the vibes welcoming and comfortable. 2. Service was great. We were sat immediately with no issue, but this place does offer reservations if you need them. Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. He was helpful with making suggestions. 3. The regular menu appears to have a wide variety of classic American bar & grill foods, but I was very pleased with the amount of options on the Happy Hour menu as well. Great pricing and great quality of food for Happy hour. My favorite were the wings and the Ox-Tail Burger sliders 4. This place also had phenomenal cocktails that were beautiful to look at and delicious to drink as well. I'm giving this place 4 stars because I think it's an excellent hang out spot for happy hour, and I will be back for that. However, I'm not sure how inclined I am to go at dinner time for the full price menu.

I visited Klassics Kitchen and Cocktails their second day of opening and I was very impressed with their attentive and friendly service, and the food and cocktails were really good. The space is also decorated nicely and I appreciated that the tables were spread out and it didn't feel cramped at all. There are so many unique menu items that are a fusion of cuisines with a southern twist. This is more of a fine dining place, and the food and drinks are very well thought out. I will definitely will be going back! The only thing I wish is that they would offer some signature cocktails that are less sweet, but I'm sure their bartenders can make something like that if asked.

This is a beautiful, large, modern space. However, on arrival, 3 parties (2 quite large groups & mine) arrived at 12:30 pm & the hostess took an inordinate time to return to check us in; it was Sunday & they serve brunch 10-3; they also offer a buffet ($59/person); we were ONLY given a list of the buffet offerings - no drink menu OR brunch entrees Al carte was given to us. Only 1 server & I in training for the place; bartender was REALLY slow! The food & drinks were good but not fantastic or amazing.

Went to Klassics Kitchen for happy hour on a Friday and got seated right away. This is a newer restaurant so we thought we'd give them a try! Our service was prompt, professional, and inviting. They gave great recommendations and checked on us frequently. We started with a few of the appetizers off the happy hour menu. The jerk chicken taquitos, oxtail sliders, and Nashville hot tenders. The food was warm and had some good flavor. I enjoyed the tenders the most. The cocktails were fun, classy, and so tasty. The best thing I ate the whole evening was this butter cake. OMG! Talk about warm, luscious, and the right amount of sweetness. I'd go back just to order this cake. Overall, it was a good experience and I'd love to continue supporting my black owned businesses! Nice work Klassics.

Went during happy hour and tried the oxtail sliders, crab boil wings, French fries and the butter cake lavender syrup fruit ice cream. We also tried the bánh mi bibb salad and the spiced seared salmon. Food was delicious! It took some time for food to come out but servers were nice and gave great recommendations. Also located a fun area with many things to check out nearby. Will come back to try more of the menu!

WOAH. my mind was blown here. First of all the vibes at Klassics were amazing. It's a lot less casual than I expected but I went for lunch with co workers so it was perfect. I had the cashville salmon: tomato, cucumber salad, avocado mashed potatoes, with a brown sugar Nashville hot glaze over the salmon. FIRE. the avocado and hot glaze and cucumber salad all went perfectly together. Will be back.

Great atmosphere, food and location! Came to classics for a birthday party in order the chicken curry gnocchi, which was very flavorful and delicious. The ambience of the restaurant is really inviting in. The location is great right down the street from the Guthrie Theater. I will definitely be back!

Everything I have tried I pretty much love! The oxtail sliders, mussel frites, grab boil wings, Nashville salmon, the mojito mocktail. All so good. The ambiance has a beautiful esthetic. Great for a girls night or date night. The service is great. They also have a patio!

There is indoor and outdoor seating and the servers were nice. However, the food took about 45 min to come and then dessert took another 30 minutes. A drink took about 30 minutes. The food itself had good flavor, though the chicken was quite spicy.

Food was outstanding. We got the watermelon salad and the jalapeño's added just the right touch, the blueberry mojito. Service was great. The Ambience was simply classic. Over an amazing dinning exper

Food was amazing and so good both times I couldn't take pics. I went t for lunch and had Plantains with rice and lamb chops with a fresh strawberry lemonade. That meal was so good I came back the next day and had breakfast which was a sausage biscuit with waffle sticks that were maple infused! Two for two on great meals in the twin cities! Mixed with the 90s R&B music in the background this is a must spot for anyone in Minneapolis. Will definitely be back!

Great restaurant with an incredible vibe!! The owners really understand how to create a great restaurant experience.

I was in the mood to check out a new restaurant and do some work in a new environment and fell in love the minute I walked in. Brittany (one of the Co-owners) seated me and was so sweet. The entire wait staff, management staff and ambience was amazing. I had the salmon smear, I believe, it was so good. The portions size was just the right size and I was just thrown back. It was so good. This restaurant gets a 10 star review. Just amazing!!!!

Great food and service! Stylish contemporary vibe. I tried the sneaky link drink which was amazing! I also highly recommend the wings! 10/10