Wood + Paddle Eatery

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Wood + Paddle Eatery

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31 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402

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Wood + Paddle Eatery, nestled in the Royal Sonesta, offers creatively crafted New American dishes with local flair in a warm, modern vibe.  

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David Carlson

Google
The staff was friendly. The atmosphere was fine. The food was not good. The skillet cornbread tasted like it was microwaved about three hours before it was served. It was room temperature and bland. We got the half chicken and the duck stroganoff. The best thing on either plate was the potatoes with the chicken. The crème brûlée was undercooked but they corrected that when we asked them to. Everyone was nice. The food just wasn’t good. Especially at the price point.

K “Kimmy” D

Google
My group had a variety of dishes as shown in the pics. Fine enough, however, a bit pricy. Service was now super expedient, still above board. The specials look amazing, but again, on the pricier side. May, return if someone else is paying.

Heather S.

Google
I had the stuffed cremini mushrooms and the French onion soup. The mushrooms were absolutely delicious, and the soup was just ok. Great service at the bar from Donna! I would definitely return.

Candice Frazier

Google
Stopped in after my stay at The Royal Sonesta. It was SO good! Look, I’m not even that big in hotel restaurants, but this is NOT that. The flavor was so good. Everything melted in my mouth and it was clean and crisp look with chill atmosphere. Prices weren’t even insane. My lunch was $15! So I added a cornbread app, because why not. Lol! Glad I did. Stop by this place today.

jessica hartkopf

Google
The place was lively but not loud. The food was decent. We ordered several appetizers to share. Our favorite was the hummus plate which was put together nicely and had great flavors. We also enjoyed the brussel sprouts and chicken wings. I had a blueberry Italian soda which was refreshing and my friend had another non alcoholic drink. Nice options.

Sheila Boldt

Google
Absolutely loved the food, atmosphere and friendly staff! Our drinks and food were served fast & they were respectful of our short time frame to eat (with kids too). Thank you!! Highly recommend!

Jacqui Plasha

Google
I met clients for lunch and was so pleased! We three enjoyed a great atmosphere, excellent food and had fresh, delicious food. Donna was our wonderful server who provided excellent recommendations for us to select from. I was immediately greeted and my table reserved while I waited for my guests. Amazing place to eat and enjoy a great meal with a client or friend, highly recommend!

Keng Low

Google
Stopped by for a bite after exploring downtown MN and I probably had one of the best burgers I have had in a long time. When they brought to the bar top, just the aroma of the seared meat was incredible and mouthwatering. And when I bit into it, it was just done beautifully, moist and juicy and flavorful. Best 15$ I spent on this trip. The drink itself, Naked in Minneapolis, was meh and it was another 15$. I so wanted to go there the second night but decided my waist and wallet would complain
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BJ B.

Yelp
I was visiting from out of town and ordered food from Wood + Paddle for dinner. I opted for takeout. When I called in they were not rushed to help me and the food was ready when I arrived. I ordered the cornbread and a smashburger. Both were amazing. The burger was so juicy and flavorful. The cornbread was moist with jalepenos (not too hot), peppers and honey butter. It was the best cornbread I have ever had. Great place, good service (even for takeout), friendly staff and I will definitely be back on my next trip to Minnepolis!
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Aditi D.

Yelp
Such a great brunch spot -- everything we had was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully done. The Minnesota Malted Waffle with chocolate chips was an instant favorite: crispy edges, soft center, and just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect with a coffee on the side. I went with the Veggie Omelet, which was packed with cremini mushrooms, tomato, onion, and spinach -- super hearty and well-seasoned without feeling heavy. Also tried the Quiche Lorraine, which was rich and creamy with a flaky crust, served with a light and refreshing side salad. Both the veggie and quiche options were generously portioned and really well-executed (Quiche Lorraine - $18, Veggie Omelet - $16). The space has a warm, modern vibe -- clean, cozy, and perfect for a relaxed brunch. Service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Definitely a spot I'd return to when in the area!
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Kristen M.

Yelp
This is a hotel restaurant so set your expectations accordingly. The prices reflect a hotel setting, not a high quality boutique restaurant. We started with the sunfish appetizer which was decent. Very heavily breaded so if you're hoping to taste sunfish, you won't. If you don't like fishy things, it has no fishy taste. We had the smashburger which was surprisingly very small. The bun looked straight out of the bread aisle of my local grocery store and could easily be served to my family for sloppy Joe night. I've had better burgers at drive through joints. I paired with a side salad which was nice. Our other entree was steak frites with filet mignon (medium rare). It was cool and near raw in the middle. To each their own. Plan accordingly. Fries were thick cut, pretty good. We shared broccolini. Good portion. Had a (sun dried?) tomato sauce with it. A bit of spice. Quite good. We had Nikki (?) for our server. She was delightful, attentive and kind. Probably not a repeat for us. For the price would have hoped for better.
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Tea J.

Yelp
The customer service wasn't that great . The food wasn't that great they need to take the Hummus Plate off the menu. Skillet Cornbread & Stuffed Cremini Mushrooms was good could have been better if both were hot. Chicken wings were ok. I wouldn't go back .
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Stacy A.

Yelp
Cute place and great service. The food was sadly just mediocre, nothing I would want to eat again. The mushroom stuffing was bland and the mushrooms weren't cooked enough. The slaw with the chicken sandwich had an odd flavor, and the cheese curds had no pull to them and a weird spice.
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Ahana D.

Yelp
The servers were just amazing- so kind and attentive. The bartender made us delicious cocktails and we had small bites because we went in around 2 pm where they were serving a limited menu. We had the jalapeño cornbread a side of fries and the Hummus plate with fresh vegetable vegetables. Everything was delicious and tasted very fresh.
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Kristin S.

Yelp
Cocktail: Seven Cinns was delicious! Tasted like an apple pie cocktail. Appetizer: The skillet cornbread was not my favorite but the fried cheese curds were yummy! Entree: I had the Blue Cornmeal Crusted Walleye and I really liked it with the sweet corn relish and the green pea cream. It made the dish! I tried my husbands Duck Confit Stroganoff which was also very tasty!
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Melitta S.

Yelp
Came after the Twins game. It wasn't busy yet. Decided to get take out for the room. We were staying at the Royal Sonesta. The Smashburger was great. Cohort loved the pork chops and asparagus
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Tyra L.

Yelp
I would come back just for the duck confit stroganoff. The stroganoff had a generous helping of duck which was so tender and delicious. The stuff mushrooms were also soo good. Just juicy and stuffed with deliciousness. The ambiance was nice for dinner, but being in a hotel it did give hotel bar/ restaurant vibes. The service was attentive but a little off. My husband agreed afterwards that the server kind of acted like he didn't work there. When I asked for recommendations he didn't have very confident recommendations.
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Lynne C.

Yelp
My husband is a sucker for bone marrow so I took him to Wood + Paddle eatery for his birthday. I made reservations a few days beforehand & we arrived to a really great table with an adorable reservation placard on the table. We went mid-week though so there were a lot of tables available & we could've easily walked in. Of course we had the marrow toast to start and then I ordered the steak and my husband had the pork chop. Everything was so incredibly well cooked!! My steak was so crispy from the grill marks and perfected by the flavored butter. My husband loved the marrow and his pork chop! The mixture of cranberry blended beautifully with the pork - sooo so good!!

Cary C.

Yelp
Our server, Morgan, was friendly, personable and attentive. We only had appetizers, including hummus, which were solid. Location was great for where we were staying.
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Stephanie D.

Yelp
I visiting for the first time. At a conference at the Marriott across the street. Decided to venture out for dinner and went across the way, so glad. I sat at the bar and ordered the olds fashion and the bison meatball. I highly recommend both. Service was amazing. Cap it off with the crème brule.
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Greg K.

Yelp
Full disclosure: this wasn't my first, or even second choice dinner, but sometimes circumstances lead you to unexpected goodness. I'd wanted to venture out a bit for dinner, but a monsoon volume of rain convinced me to stay within easy range of Nicolett Mall. Wood +Paddle is housed within a Sonesta. I thought Sonesta was a low budget brand, but the lobby's lux 60's vibe makes me want to rethink anything I might know about the chain. Likewise, the Wood + Paddle space surprised and exceeded my expectations. A very vibey, low key, warm space. A very welcoming host, and our server was just the epitome of service professionalism. Oh, and the food? The French Dip I ordered was on point, very enjoyable. And a good craft beer selection as well. All in all, sometimes a forced choice turns out to be a great choice!
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Lisa S.

Yelp
We were looking for a dinner place before the Wolves game and landed here. We had a reservation but it wasn't super busy on a Monday so plenty of tables to choose from. It's a nice cozy atmosphere with some high backed booths, a separate bar area and nice 4 person tables. Their menu is not extensive but we found plenty to choose from. I chose the lighter soup (minestrone) and Caesar salad. Both were good. I also had a bit of Husband's white fish (paddock) and that was tasty as well. This restaurant is part of a hotel. Service was well done and he got us out on time for our game . Good stop.
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Zain K.

Yelp
Staying at the Sonesta and not wanting to deal with the cold, rainy weather on this late evening, I decided to try W+P (only to realize that I'd been here years ago, when it was called Lake-something-or-other). Got the bison burger with a side salad. The burger was nicely cooked and presented, and the ghost pepper cheese was legitimately fiery, but the whole thing was too salty to be really enjoyable. (I'm glad I asked for the smoked ketchup and the bacon jam on the side; neither was needed, and neither was particularly compelling.) Disappointment with the food notwithstanding, service was attentive and professional, and I will try this place again on a future trip (but will order differently).
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Jeremy S.

Yelp
I'm not sure about the other menu items, but this was by far the worst burger I've had in a long time. When you order a bison burger, it usually is one of the top burgers on the menu, however this patty definitely came from a freezer. It was cold in the middle and yet still cooked??? We sent the first one back, simply wanting hot food, however that didn't fix the taste, needless to say it didn't get finished. Perhaps I should have ordered a steak or perhaps not. The restaurant definitely had a hotel vibe, which should have alerted me that this was going to be hotel restaurant food
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Grant G.

Yelp
A group of us, mostly from my wife's work, had dinner at Wood + Paddle on a Saturday before seeing a show at the Ordway. There were about 10 of us all together and the waiter did a great job of taking orders, answering questions, and getting our food out. At the end of the meal, he asked about dessert. We felt we might be crunched for time, but that the creme brulé sounded good. He asked when the curtain was and let us know if we ordered right now he would guarantee we would have time or he would take it off the bill. Turned out he was right and we are glad he was. The brulé was delicious and we had plenty of time to walk to the theatre. Everyone in the group.was impressed and very happy with the dinner choice we made.
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John D.

Yelp
Food and service were great. The restaurant has lots of seating options, including a private room for a larger party.
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Ellie B.

Yelp
Great ambiance, service, and food! Would highly recommend Wood + Paddle Eatery if you are downtown. We had the W+P Smash Burger + Fried and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, both had great flavor, and the fries were fresh and crispy. Look forward to going back!

Teresa L.

Yelp
Ambience was nice & bustling during happy hour on a Tuesday. Morgan was an enthusiastic & attentive server, especially when dining solo, which is so important. Duck stroganoff was yummy & steaming hot, maybe a bit over-sauced, but worth it for good comfort food. Morgan recommended a raspberry cheesecake that was rich, decadent, & tasty. Overall a really good experience. Just need a nap afterwards!
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Vanessa G.

Yelp
Classic hotel restaurant ambiance, but fast and polite service and surprisingly large portions. I can't recommend the Brussels sprouts highly enough!
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Jamie O.

Yelp
My husband and I stayed at the hotel attached for some Holiday shenanigans and stopped in the bar for drinks before heading out. We chatted with the bartender and another gentleman at the bar who ended up being the Chef. He mentioned the recent changes to the menu and when my husband heard Friend Sunnies were on the menu, I knew we had to come for dinner during our stay! The next night we arrived for dinner, sat at the bar and started with Fried Sunnies. I swear my husband was transported back to his childhood! They were very good and extremely nostalgic for that MN boy inside. We also enjoyed steak frites and roasted chicken as our entrees. The menu is a great MN menu with definite French influence. We were very pleased!
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Nick B.

Yelp
Great meal for all 3 in our party. Cocktails were delicious and promptly served despite dinner rush. Don't let their location in a hotel deter you.
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Meldria E.

Yelp
This restaurant is more for picture purposes as the food was mid at best. Wings had little to no flavor and the only thing carrying it really was the sauce. The burger was the same way. The lemonade tasted like tap water and was barely sweet- kinda tasted like flavored lemon water without the sugar. The ambience is nice and I like how we can see the kitchen but to be honest I don't see myself back.

Donna R.

Yelp
Great spot for breakfast. Close to our hotel and friendly service. Clean and fresh food.
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Rich S.

Yelp
Wow what a gem of a find. Staying at the Marriott I didn't want to venture far. Wood +Paddle had nice reviews so I hoped over for a late meal. Old fashioned outstanding. Corn bread app, amazing. The pork chop with a Chardonnay- Perfect. I will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend. And it's a nice setting too. Glad for my server's recommendations!
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David W.

Yelp
The food was some of the best I've had. The beet salad is sublime, and the duck was perfect. However, the service was abysmal. My girlfriend and I arrived for our reservation, we were the only people there. The waiter took no time explaining dishes, drinks or anything else. My girlfriend has a condition that prevents her from eating very much at any one sitting. We ordered 2 appetizers and one entree to split. From that point on, we were ignored, with the waiter not bothering to check if we needed anything. He even dropped the check off without asking if we wanted dessert. The only reason to not give 1 star is the food quality.

Mike G.

Yelp
Excellent food and outstanding service in a very good hotel Light dinner once and breakfast once, both excellent Highly recommended
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Lindsay S.

Yelp
We were desperate for somewhere to go eat prior to seeing a play at the Orpheum. Everywhere around that area wasn't accepting any additional people 1.5 hours before the shows. This made it tough... we stumbled upon W+P eatery. It was inside a cute boutique hotel and only has limited hours. We were excited and ready to eat. They were serving breakfast and a few lunch items on a Sunday morning. I was really excited for the food because of the atmosphere. It was super charming inside and comfy chairs. Food was ok. People have said... "you eat with your eyes first". It wasn't that impressive... I'm not sure if it was the size of the plates or the bright white circle plates but it didn't seem as fancy as the inside looked. The chicken sandwich was on a fancy plate, but the bun felt store bought and not exciting. The fries were decent. Nothing impressive about this sandwich. Normally at a place that looks like this, there would be a unique sauce and a fancy (not squished) bun. Maybe a pesto aioli or something jazzy with some freshness? The two breakfast plates felt very lackluster. They did have turkey sausage though... so that was cool, but sadly nothing felt like it was prepared fresh. It all felt like it was frozen and cooked. Nothing wrong with that, but typically at a dive bar for half the cost. Not trying to be super critically as I still rated them 4 stars. My mom got a free beer because I check in and they got us fed and out in time for our show. Super grateful, but I wouldn't stop here again if the menu stayed the same.
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Ria T.

Yelp
Food was ok, never had any one ask why they didn't get a tip and which I feel is not professional especially when a service charge fee is already added to the bill. Would not be going back.

Sue A.

Yelp
My son, daughter, and I ate there tonight. The service was excellent and the food was fantastic. I had a Duroc smoked pork chop with a tasty sauce on it. My son had Duck Confit Stroganoff and my daughter had blue cornmeal crusted walleye. We were all very impressed with the food and the sides that we had. The portions were very large. The restaurant was tastefully decorated and also quiet enough to carry on a conversation!

Karmen A.

Yelp
Worst date night experience ever. To begin, Morgan was our server - she was perfectly fine. However I would absolutely never ever recommend this place to anyone. Worst $95 ever spent. My boyfriend and I went here for our birthdays, and our first dish set the tone for the meal. We ordered the fried sunnies (these were pictured and reviewed many times and we were really excited for them). I wish I would've taken a picture of what we got so I could show everyone reading this. Picture this: 3 of the smallest sunny fillets on top of 3 massive soggy tater tots and the only thing with any flavor was a grocery store tartar sauce. Absolutely blind sided with what we received and were very very let down. The sunnies were good but $14 for three 2-3 inch sunny fillets, no. We were optimistic about our main dishes being better but they were again the worst food we have had dinning out. I opted for the chicken sandwich as again reviews suggested it, and online pictures made my mouth water. My sandwich was burnt and dry. Online it shows the sandwich dripping with a saucey glaze. This photo is very deceiving, do not order this sandwich. Somehow the most disappointing dish though was what my boyfriend ordered. He opted for the walleye by server suggestion (and we don't blame her at all) but this dish was the most tasteless gritty dish ever. The fish tasted like absolutely nothing, no seasoning at all. The cornmeal literally tasted like chewing sand. $30 for walleye is something we are willing to pay, $30 for that tasteless dish is absolutely unacceptable! To close we were offered free desert, it being our birthdays, and we both chose the strawberry rhubarb crisp. Literally not sure what the kitchen is serving because what we received was a bitter soup with minimal crisp topping. My dad makes an incredible strawberry rhubarb crisp so I was really looking forward to this. Overall, most painful $95 ever spent. If the restaurant is reading this do not bother responding, refund our payment for our food, what we were served was awful but our server deserves her tip. This experience was absolutely awful. Do not dine here.
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Rohan D.

Yelp
Disinterested service, mediocre food but expensive. At one point it was hard to get the waiter's attention because there was a lengthy conversation facing away from customers with the manager. I wonder if they were talking about customer service. When I'm staying at a hotel I like to have a couple of meals at the hotel restaurant(s) but the first meal has to be good enough for me to return and breakfast is not the Wood and Paddle's forte. It's the most important meal to get right at a conference hotel. I don't get the name either, it sounds a little kinky to me. The hotel across the street has a much better overpriced breakfast.
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Alyssa C.

Yelp
I came here for breakfast with my friend. I ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of fruit. I love eggs Benedict, however, it tasted like the cook accidentally dumped the whole salt container on the food. Typically if things are pretty salty I don't mind, but it was so salty to the point in which I ended up not eating half of it. My friend let me have a bite of her pancake which was really good! I liked the way the restaurant looked. It was really cool on the inside and had comfortable seating. Our waitress wasn't very kind. She may have been having a bad day. I try not to judge servers as I know it's not a easy job, but she was a bit rude to my friend when we were ordering food, and seemed irritated to be there. I wanted to ask for new food because it was so salty, but I was nervous too because our server was in a bad mood. The hostess was super sweet and she ended up bringing us our food, she was really kind to us and everyone. I don't think I'd eat here again solely because it's a bit pricy for the quantity of food you get. 2 people for breakfast was 45$ and 55$ after tip.
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Mary P.

Yelp
Breakfast on Mothers Day before a baseball game! Bloody Mary's were nice. My eggs, bacon & hash browns were perfectly done. Hubby's pot roast hash & eggs were tasty! Friend's French toast was good, but only came with 1-2 tablespoons of syrup. Service prompt. The place is modern & bright.

Frank G.

Yelp
Terrific locally inspired menu. Great atmosphere even though it's located inside a hotel. Not overpriced and good value for the food and drinks. Terrific service and just a lovely meal
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Herschel C.

Yelp
Fantastic service along with great food! Service was excellent all around and Willie was just a pleasure!!!
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Ralph M.

Yelp
Recently visited this gem of an eatery nestled within the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis and strap in folks -- cause you're about to go on an epicurean menu ride. The space is modern, posh, and intimate, almost what you would expect from an ordinary hotel bar and restaurant -- but I gotta stress "almost" because your experience will be far from ordinary. Exec Chef Niki Heber greeted us at the table with fervent enthusiasm for his new American cuisine using seasonal MN ingredients. When I inquired what his favored dishes are we received a playful response of "how do you pick your favorite child?" Heard, Chef. So we ordered a few things and let him surprise us with a few others. What we ordered: Seared Whitefish ~ cucumber * radish * potato * green broth Wild Rice & Mushroom Croquettes ~ paprika * herbs * creme fraiche Fried Sunnies ~ buttermilk marinade * lemon aioli * togarashi Rye Flatbread ~ cultured butter * herb powder * sea salt Spit Roasted Lamb Shoulder ~ zah'tar * sesame yogurt * grilled zucchini * lemon Old Fashioned * Hot Honey Bee Lemon Custard ~ chamomile shortbread * summer berries **all of these dishes are completely resplendent with masterful flavors.
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Anna S.

Yelp
I had a business dinner and Wooden Paddle was central for all. The space was open it wasn't too busy. Service was good and our food came out quickly. I ordered the porkchop & it was huge! We had a side of broccolini for the table. The porkchop tasted good but still seemed a little tough; not only to cut through, but to chew as well. Since it was business, I didn't get photos of the others' meals. The group thought it was decent. I'd still try it again and return.
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Vera D.

Yelp
The restaurant is connected to the hotel we stayed at during our trip to Minneapolis. Great cappuccinos made by Lolo in the morning and a great dinner menu! The steak salad and French dip sandwich are perfect!! Will definitely recommend to anyone traveling to Minneapolis!

A A.

Yelp
Food was excellent. Service was horrible. The server was ok but pretentious. Makes us feel we are not important enough for him to answer our questions. The manager was downright rude. We already finished and paid and just spent a few minutes chatting. The manager came by to kick us out. I checked my phone - it was right at 9:00pm. No I am sorry, please or thank you. Just "we are clearing out. You have to leave now." We will take our business dinner elsewhere next time.
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Doug M.

Yelp
Pretty darn good folks! Service wonderful Drinks excellent Stay here all day Winner winner chicken dinner
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Carol W.

Yelp
Nice ambiance and service. The appetizer of sunnies was wonderful. Everyone at our table was very pleased with the entrees. Would definitely return.

Lauren V.

Yelp
Great service & the beef tartare with fresh bread was to die for! Came here to work but will definitely be back with friends
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John M.

Yelp
Some of the spin they put on dishes is a little too fancy for it's own food and gets in the way of what is otherwise very good technical execution.
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Dennis K.

Yelp
I've been to this location when it was under a different name. I assume it was also a different chef, but the decor is more or less the same with the open kitchen and views to things being roasted. My last visit was before a show at the Orpheum Theatre. It's one of the few restaurants within walking distance that isn't a chain, for those of us who avoid Crave. In the current iteration, I thought it was really good food. Perhaps a bit overpriced for the quality of service and the portion size and the ambiance. Is it just me or are the tables a little low? The Brussels Sprouts are an exceptional appetizer. Our table had the Smoked Cauliflower entree and the Walleye Schnitzel. I'd probably pass on the cauliflower in the future, although the cheese curd grits that accompanied it were great. Maybe smoky vegetables just aren't my thing? Everything about the schnitzel and the sides it came with were great. We also had the Grilled Broccolini side and didn't have any complaints, although it also didn't leave much of an impression.
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Tom D.

Yelp
We crossed 7th Street from the Marriott City Center Hotel to breakfast at Wood & Paddle. Great decision! Upscale but very casual atmosphere off the lobby of the Royal Sonesta Hotel. My two colleagues and I all rated our menu items as excellent. Star of the breakfast was the thick cut bacon and the pastries - croissant and English muffins. Our server, Hector was friendly and talkative, perhaps a bit too much. He seemed more focused on joining our conversation and entertaining us than on the details of the meal. He neglected to provide us water until asked and didn't provide salt and pepper. I'm sure with some additional training he will hone his craft. Based on our experience we'll likely return tomorrow for breakfast. You should also.
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Krista G.

Yelp
I am visiting from out of state and walked upon this restaurant. I was seated promptly for a Monday evening. I was sat near the kitchen so I could watch my food being made if I wanted. I checked in through Yelp and therefore got a free beer on tap. I chose the Cider beer which was very sweet. I wanted to try something different for an entree so I ordered the cauliflower. It was delicious and had a sweet yet sour taste. The cheese curd grits were ok, I did think they were somewhat bland and completely expected something more flavorful. Again, I am just visiting but if I were to come back, I would definitely try something different.
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Jesse W.

Yelp
So, our first part of our trip we tried the wood and paddle eatery. Breakfast wasn't bad at all. I mean, the coffee speciality drinks are something you need to get from outside of this place. This place is best for cocktails and evening drinks. The happy hour prices are fine. The appetizers are good too. However, they seemed like they didn't know there was a major sporting event this weekend and didn't plan accordingly. An easy night for extra revenue for late night drinks, but they closed early. I'm torn between great drinks, but limited service and hours.