Woolley's Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant · Bloomington

Woolley's Kitchen & Bar

Restaurant · Bloomington

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7901 34th Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55425

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Gourmet filets, seafood, piano bar, Brussels sprouts, risotto  

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Yui Brayden

Google
Nice and clean restaurant with good food. Their Brussels sprouts is amazing. It’s a good combination between Brussels sprouts, bacon, cheese and honey. Shrimp and scallops risotto is very flavorful. Shrimps and scallops are cooked to perfection! I like al dente rice so risotto rice is a little bit overcooked for me. However, the flavor of this dish is still there. Really enjoy it. We also got NY steak. We ordered medium rare. It came out more on medium side and it’s under seasoned. Fries are so nice and crispy.

Elizabeth Rogers

Google
When we walked in the hostess was nice but made a joke, that left us feeling awkward. We were seated in a little room by the bar, which was nice. We went on valentine's night, so it was busy, but the food and drinks took a little longer than we expected. Which would be fine if the food was amazing but most of the food was just, fine, but not great. Our waitress was very friendly and nice, she did gift us a dessert. My food was not cooked how i asked for, and my sister's rice was cold. The crab cake appetizers were not very tasty. The wings, dry rub and the blue cheese were good. We didn't send food back because of how long it took to come out the first time. Over all a nice place, pricey food, for average flavor. I would probably not go back.

Becky C

Google
While staying at the hotel, we wanted a quick dinner without leaving. Called but no answer. Ordered a to go order directly from the bar instead of food was fast and hot. Flatbread & quesadillas were good. Tuesday Burgers (sliders) were just ok. Plenty of food.

Anthony kehrwald

Google
Ordered the Ruben and wedge salad the second night we ate there. It was a good sandwich, nice amount of meat. Wedge salad was very good. The dressing was excellent tasting.

Shalon Johnson

Google
The food was okay. I didn’t really like the mash potatoes or the asparagus. The asparagus was very flimsy and burnt throughout and the mash potatoes were flavorless and very salty. The crab cakes I got were decent. Not the best I’ve ever had but it was pretty good. The reason for the 3-star vs 2-star is solely due to the waiter. He was very quirky and friendly. Extremely helpful and very patient. He made the experience 10 times better.

Taryn Sims

Google
We had a fantastic experience at Woolley’s! We came for happy hour & dinner. The bar was extremely busy with the after work crowd, but there were several booths open. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. I can’t even explain how fast the food came out - we had drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert all in less than an hour. The food was delicious! I highly recommend the Korean beef tacos - they were outstanding. I also loved the French onion soup! My husband had the calamari and said it was okay, but nothing special. He’ll skip that one next time. I tried the Brussels sprouts- also okay, but nothing amazing. Definitely more of a steamed / sautéed side dish than an appetizer. Generous portions, though. We each tried the pasta, both of which were tasty. My husband had the black & blue pasta without the blue cheese - sounds like it defeats the purpose, but it didn’t. It was delicious! I had the pasta vodka, which was also tasty. We ended with some very affordable desserts! I had the whiskey caramel bread pudding - YUM - and husband had the white chocolate cheesecake. Both were great! We can’t wait to come back and try more food!

Joseph Ammouri

Google
This rating was due to the tough, bland chicken medallions. After all, if it's a restaurant, it's all about the food! To get four or more stars, I hope that this restaurant will HIRE MORE WAITERS, train them: How to dress, To ask me if I want to sit at a dark table in the corner or elsewhere, That there should be a proper handoff from hostess to waiter, That someone should get me a glass of water and identify who will be waiting on me, How to inspect the food before it goes to the patron's table, That after the patron has tasted their food, the waiter should ask them if they like it, and offer to change it if they don't. This didn't happen last night...

Madelynn Bryks

Google
I sat at the car, and was very well taken care of by the bartender, my beer and water was always full, he was awesome. I had the Apple & Prosciutto Flatbread and it was delicious, the guest sitting next to me said she had the steak sandwich the day before and it was also delicious. Atmosphere is also good. All around great place
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Khoo K.

Yelp
Classy (elegant) yet laid back (neighborhoody) restaurant. A place for special occasion or everyday dining, and for us was we are visiting from out of town. The staff members get 5 stars, especially Chantal. She was very attentive, kind and accommodating since we traveled with a tired and sleepy child. She came by with multiple kids stuffs :). That said, the child menu is very affordable and has a good selection. We very much enjoyed our food at Woolleys. Don't be surprised that it is right next to the Embassy Suites. It is an independent restaurant. We had the following: Maple roasted Brussels sprout with pork belly and pecan- 4.5 stars. Love the saltiness and fattiness from the pork belly and crunch from the pecan with well cooked Brussels sprout. Would recommend making it a tad less wet, ie less maple sauce. regardless we thoroughly enjoyed it. Walleye fingers - 4 stars. The breading is light and fluffy, not the heavy thick flour kind. Nice crunch and walleye was tasty. Love trying local ingredients. A squeeze of lemon and dip into the tartar sauce, yum. Need to eat it fresh as to go might not be as enjoyable. Cobb salad with chicken and blue cheese- 4 stars. Ingredients were fresh with large variety of flavors which I appreciate as I despise a boring salad. The blue cheese were high quality. Dessert samplers- 4.5 we had the crème brulee - a must have- you can see the vanilla bean and it is so creamy. Chocolate ganache cake- so moist and chocolaty. The whiskey infused bread pudding topped with apples- it was good but would add a little more whiskey . Overall I would give this place a 4.5 stars if I could put in half a star. Thank you Chantal for making our evening and visit to MSP memorable.
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Chara B.

Yelp
It was good for what it was. It was not amazing or incredible or anything of the sort. We just so happened to go here right before the ACDC concert started / buses were leaving so it was fairly packed upon walking in.. it took them quite awhile to seat us as they seemed very low staffed. Not the worst set-up or ambiance, it wasn't amazing, but it wasn't bad. It's a hotel restaurant so not really sure what you would except. The lady who was our waitress and who sat us was nice, attentive, and did a good job. We both ordered the steak and frites.. they came out to our specifications and was totally decent. The two steaks could not have been more different though haha. Totally different sizes and thickness. The fries were good and crispy. The aioli was fresh and delicious. Service was slow at the end.. didn't get more water or pepsi. Anyways.. good for what it was. A little expensive.. literally $120 with tip for 2 steaks and fries. Probably don't need to go back.. . again, decent for what it was.
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Catherine T.

Yelp
Got the Flat Iron and have a few things to say. The Flat iron on the menu sounded awesome so I thought I'd try it - comes with mashed potatoes, green beans, chimichurri, special steak sauce and corn salsa. The green beans are pretty much boiled and thrown on the plate, not even a pinch of salt, tasted like a thick gmo-infused piece of grass. The steak sauce tastes like the threw some red pepper flakes in a bottle of A1 sauce and dumped it all over the steak. They didn't put any chimichurri on my steak sadly, and it's one of my favorite addition to a meal like this. Overall, disappointed, tasted like a college kid tried their best to cook me a nice meal and that's how it ended up. On the positive side, the tap beer is good and the host was really nice. They don't have Negronis (?) A little sus. Glad I can expense this meal for work..
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Beth C.

Yelp
I chose Woolley's for a date night with my husband. I was staying in a nearby hotel overnight as I had a pre-dawn flight out the next day. I needed a restaurant with food we both liked, that was casual and yet also kind of special. Woolley's ended up being the perfect place. We were there on a quiet Monday night in late October, the first possible snow for the year in the forecast mere hours away. There were not many people there, which worked out fine for us. We had wonderful service from Shannon the whole time. She was one of those genuinely pleasant people who knows how to make you feel welcome. My husband had a local beer while I had a Loon Juice cider. We started off with the French Onion Steak Bites, which was delicious. Good, tender meat and abundant cheese. My main dish was the Harvest Bowl, which was downright pretty to behold with colorful stripes of cranberries, pecans, blue cheese, and butternut squash, all atop a bed of fluffy rice. It tasted healthy and seasonally appropriate. My husband had a steak, which was cooked exactly to his preference, with asparagus and lush mashed potatoes on the side. As this was a date night, dessert was a must. I had to get the bread pudding, as that dish is one of my all-time favorites. It was beautifully done here, the thick cut of pudding heated all the way through, a chunky apple compote on top. It sat in a sea of caramel. Three swirls of cream adorned with fresh fruit framed the bread pudding. I'd definitely eat at Woolley's again. The food was great and there are more dishes I'd be interested in trying. The wonderful service just pushed it over the top.
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Andrew M.

Yelp
More of a 4.5 bit there's no fractional ratings here . Stayed 4 nights at this hotel for work and hit up Woolley's every day! Beer selection is excellent. Food is very good! The poke bowl threw me off with its use of seared tuna instead of sashimi but the flavor of the rice and sauces made up for that! The beet salad was too heavy on the vinegarette and too light on the goat cheese but the walleye entree and walleye sandwiches were very generous and delicious. Didn't have the steaks but a coworker got one on 2 occasions and they looked perfect!
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Veronica D.

Yelp
We always stay at the Embassy Suites when we're headed out of town, we love the rooms & the set up. We visited the restaurant onsite ordered 2 cups of soup and got 3 bc they messed the order up. The Chicken & wild rice was really thick but the flavor was good. The French onion soup was tasty but thick as well. The soup of the day was actually a soup with broth, steak pieces, potatoes and vegetables which was good. (Soups need to be thinner) We actually have eaten here before and this time it ok. My fiancé had the walleye sandwich, the fish didn't have any seasoning but the sandwich was well put together. Onion rings were good. I ordered the beet salad with goat cheese & walnuts. The salad had too much dressing for my liking. I Added chicken to my salad and it bland, no taste at all. The ambience was good for a quiet dinner for 2, our waiter was talkative and xtra attentive. We will probably come back and order something totally different. Xo Veronica
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Jeff F.

Yelp
Dinner for 2. Started with the French onion soup (pretty good) and the 1/2 harvest salad (very good). Then moved on to the salmon (salmon was good, broccolini meh and the dollup of butternut squash puree good) and burger (not a lot of taste). Service was friendly and attentive. Prices were appropriate.

Steve R.

Yelp
This meal experience was a complete dumpster fire. The waitress tried to hide in our corner instead of providing service because her night was terrible. We thought it was funny at first until we shared in that experience. My salad came out drenched in an inch of balsamic. My partner's French onion soup was bottom top onion and mostly inedible. Then the fun stuff. We waited over an hour and several requests for our actual food. The table next to ours complained on our behalf since they ordered well after us and had eaten 30 minutes earlier. When my pork chop arrived, it was almost uncuttable. My green beans were completely uncooked and I had French fries instead of the mashed potato's because...they had served them to all the people that came in after us. My partner ordered a medium rare steak that only could be described as a shoe when it came out. She also had raw green beans and fries on her $30 meal. The manager was NO WHERE to be found for nearly 30 minutes. All in all, the waitress just took off our meals since she couldn't get any other help. This place sucked. Zero stars. Take an Uber downtown instead and somewhere else.
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Annette F.

Yelp
This is a nice little cafe/bar in the Embassy Suites Hotel. We only stopped in for a quick salad and glass of wine, but both were very good and the service was excellent. Nice ambience. I would definitely eat here again. I deducted one star only because we didn't have a full meal to evaluate.
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Taryn S.

Yelp
We had a fantastic experience at Woolley's! We came for happy hour & dinner. The bar was extremely busy with the after work crowd, but there were several booths open. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. I can't even explain how fast the food came out - we had drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert all in less than an hour. The food was delicious! I highly recommend the Korean beef tacos - they were outstanding. I also loved the French onion soup! My husband had the calamari and said it was okay, but nothing special. He'll skip that one next time. I tried the Brussels sprouts- also okay, but nothing amazing. Definitely more of a steamed / sautéed side dish than an appetizer. Generous portions, though. We each tried the pasta, both of which were tasty. My husband had the black & blue pasta without the blue cheese - sounds like it defeats the purpose, but it didn't. It was delicious! I had the pasta vodka, which was also tasty. We ended with some very affordable desserts! I had the whiskey caramel bread pudding - YUM - and husband had the white chocolate cheesecake. Both were great! We can't wait to come back and try more food!
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Teresa W.

Yelp
The service here was the tops. We were at the Mall of America and needed to find a good sit-down restaurant. This restaurant is in a hotel, Few small issues with the food, but the service made up for it.

Meridith N.

Yelp
Made reservations for Mother's Day to eat at the restaurant but, when we arrived it was brunch only. It was $50+ per adult. Unknown to us the brunch shut down at 2, our reservation was for 1:30. We were sat in the atrium in the hot sun. Our waitress told us she would get our drink order but, all that was ever offered was water. Menu clearly stated we were to get Champagne. The food was not worth what they charged. Although are server was nice she didn't offer to make sure we had more water. She just wanted to clear plates. I found out that the restaurant part was open but, we were told it wasn't an option to eat there. Will not recommend their Mother's Day Brunch. And likely will never try their restaurant.
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Shirley I.

Yelp
This restaurant is either great or average. Both service and food are the same uneven experience. The Cherry Manhattan is great, $12. The bone-in roasted chicken was about average with ample serving of mashed potatoes. The French onion soup and wedge salad were good. It's so convenient to have dinner without driving that I know we will eat here again.
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Bill D.

Yelp
Came here with a confirmed reservation and I was well M informed of the menu ahead of time. I figured my wife for one of two specific dishes when we ordered. Arrived to be seated in the hotel atrium inst re ad ifninside the restaurant proper. Also were handed a specific and highly reduced menu for Mother's Day. None of that was mentioned on the website when I said the reservation. One steak on the menu. One. A steakhouse that only offers one steak. Wife ended up getting a burger of all things instead of the specific seafood and risotto dish that was not being offered for this day only. I debated just getting a cup of soup out of some kind d of silent protest, but decided I needed to eat a full meal so ordered the only fish course on this days specific menu. Our child had a burger with bacon and fries. Not unexpected but he was also looking forward to a streak. I was going to its bbn him a 6oz fillet but that wasn't available this day. French onion soup, one of my wife's favorites, while tasty was barely warm. Bread was delivered to the table after her soup arrived. Plain, white, cold and uninteresting with what appears to be a whipped butter. Wife said it was not that good, sonic had none. We had to fish napkins, plates, and silverware from an unoccupied table in order to eat any of the initial food served to us. Our server came by again after delivering the food to drop off those items, and seemed momentarily confused when we appeared to already have them. Wife and kid both ordered burgers. Wife's burger was about double the cost of the kids' burger. See the photo... they're practically the same burger (kid added bacon to his). The salmon while tasting fine was a bit dry. Thenpotaties with it were a bit undercooked and were nothing special. Server stood at our table for 2 minutes holding dirty dishes waiting on dessert orders. Bad from folks. This place was billed as a $$$ to $$$$ restaurant, described as fine dining and casual elegance. We were seated in the hotel atrium near the pool. The Creme brulee was described to me as "vanilla pudding with hard sugar on top." I expected to spend Close to $300 for the meal when I made the reservation. Reality was less than half that, and 5that reduced cost goes to prove the experience. This wasn't worth even that amount of money. Not coming back here. We've stayed away from Kincaid's in St. Paul for more than a decade after they took a turn for the worse, so I'm quite certain we can avoid a return to Woolley's for the rest of our lives.

Nick T.

Yelp
Waited for 20 minutes with no one at the host stand and then they grabbed the person that came in after us and went behind the bar and continued to ignore us. Would not reccomend

Kelly A.

Yelp
Such a great place to got to for dinner for Homecoming and Prom's. Great menu and service:) Thank you Shannon! -Kelly Allen
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Taylor R.

Yelp
Had a flight get cancelled so I ended up in the Hilton here for the night. I had never eaten in a hotel restaurant so I thought this would be fun! Was pleased with the Korean tacos and the roasted mushrooms. Such great flavors! I was disappointed with the truffle fries. I looooove truffle fries so I think just compared to others I've had they weren't amazing! Service also was very slow and I sat around after eating for a while before getting a check and I also never got a refill on drinks.
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Jennie A.

Yelp
Another fantastic smorgasbord of awesome food & service at Woolley's Kitchen & Bar! Walleye Fingers, French Onion Soup, 1/2 Wedge Salad. I didn't realize the portions were so big, I couldn't eat it all. Located inside the Embassy Suites by the MSP Airport. Say hi to my favorite servers, Emily, Laura and Zach.
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Tenagne H.

Yelp
Classic prep hangar steak with blue cheese and bacon on a bed of mushrooms... I've died and gone to heaven.

Stephanie K.

Yelp
Woolleys has the best staff and service lead by Shannon. The food is amazing , I loved the prime rib! Great choice to go to Woolleys! Mark K
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Joel P.

Yelp
Restaurant is located inside of the embassy suites hotel, and it would be nice if there was some signage that indicated this. Took me a second to realize that, else we would have easily driven past it and had to double back. Speaking of confusing things, there were several signs with arrows that said to see hostess for seating but they all seemed to contradict each other. It took me asking an employee to get us to the right area. I did notice that multiple other groups of people had the same issue. For an appetizer we got the soft pretzels. The pretzels themselves were good, crispy on the outside and super soft inside. The cheese that came with it was also good, but there was WAY too little of it. There were 5 pretzels, and by the time that 2 were eaten the cheese sauce was gone. Don't know if we could have gotten more, couldn't find the waitress to ask (more on that later). For dinner my wife got a cheeseburger, plain (and specifically stated she only wanted meat, cheese, and bun) and upgraded to French fries for $2 more. When it arrived there was pickles, lettuce, tomato and onions on it. Rather than sending it back, my wife just cut off the parts of the bun/meat that had touched it (she is a very picky eater). One of my girls got the wings appetizer as an entree and a Caesar salad. The wings came out looking good, but we never saw the salad. There were enough wings, and it came with celery too, so she had enough to eat. The good news is that the Caesar salad wasn't on the bill either, maybe there was a misunderstanding as to whether we really wanted it it not? Other girl got the fettuccine pasta and asked for it to be plain, with the sauce on the side and no butter, etc. just the noodles by themselves. When it came out, the sauce was indeed on the side, but the pasta had cheese and parsley all over it. I asked her if she wanted me to send it back, but she was worried that it would take a long time and may still be wrong. So she tried to eat the noodles that were truly plain, which was less than a fifth of the plate. I got the black and bleu pasta. Not a good choice on my part. WAY too much blackening seasoning in the dish, and not because of heat but just too much seasoning to food ratio. About 2/3 of the pieces of beef were pretty good, but the rest were inedible. Between the fat and the gristle, way too much ended up being discarded. Besides the food issues, our waitress told us multiple times about how slow they were / how the hotel was only 15% full. It appeared to be a pathetic attempt to try and get a larger tip. Honestly, if we had gotten decent service then I have no problem tipping accordingly. Despite being slow, our waitress couldn't bother to stop by and see how things were. We had to flag her down, when we could even find her. Bad service. Bad food. Definitely not worth the price. Save yourself the poor experience and go somewhere better.

Steve P.

Yelp
The service was fantastic and the bar area was very nice. However, the food was very disappointing. The filet was $45 and not worth it. Came with inedible broccolini and cheesy mashed potatoes. The potatoes were definitely laying around in a warmer. Basically seemed like buffet food besides the steak. The "Demi glacé" ruined the entire steak dish.
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Mykenna C.

Yelp
Went here for my birthday dinner. Food was AMAZING. Super modern decor - loved it. Waiter was great and offered us all the dessert for the price of two! The Bread Pudding was by far the best one of them all!!
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Vanessa A.

Yelp
This was recommended by our hotel and was surprised that they'd send us somewhere else. It was great. I really enjoyed it. Service was fantastic and food was heat. Don't really go to many bars in a hotel and this was a wonderful surprise! Would definitely come back.
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Edwin S.

Yelp
Overall (4.4 stars composite score): Food/Drink (80% 1.5 star total): Prime Rib. So juicy and tender. I've been good and this feels like a grand reward. Shrimp and Scallops. Large pieces. Totally gorgeous. Loved the Cream sauce and risotto base Service (100% of 1.5 star total) Shout out to Manager Stephanie. Staff is super friendly and you feel like family Value (80% of 1 star total): Solid portions, crafted with the utmost care. Pricing isn't cheap, but you get what you pay for. Quality for sure , all day long. Atmosphere (90% of 1 star total): True steakhouse vibe, with a contemporary twist. Chill contemporary music sets the tone
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Ashley T.

Yelp
This is what I expect every time I order room service. Man oh man.....this is exactly what the doctor ordered for my going home blues. The shrimp and scallops were cooked to perfection , and the lobster cream risotto was sooooooo creamy. My mouth is literally watering as I type this review. I don't eat steak anymore, but I know a good steak when I see one. The sear was perfect and it was so juicy when it was finally cut open. Nothing was needed other than our napkins and utensils. The chefs cooked this food with nothing but love for their art, and just want to say thank you!!!!
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jason h.

Yelp
Dined here with family on 12/20/22. Great vibe, something modern, yet late 1930's about it. May have been the epic Old Fashioned that our waiter Ralphie endorsed. They were fantastic! Sweet, bitter, with a subtle orange & cherry, enveloped by a rich, smokey, bourbon. Ralphie suggested the walleye fingers, or steak bites for an appetizer...but I wanted turkey. He wasn't pleased & threatened to shoot my eye out with his official Red Ryder, carbine action, 200 shot, range model air rifle...which was hard to miss as he had it strapped across his chest....slightly concealed by his candy cane tie...I relented & got the steak. Turns out he was right...they were delicious! After our appetizer, he came bouncing out in a ridiculous rabbit costume that, "HE CLAIMED", his mother & aunt Clara made home wear, but I don't buy it...he was smiling too much. He enjoys that outfit. He then steered me towards the walleye with broccolini...I wanted Chinese turkey, but he had some lame excuse about "Bumpous Hounds" eating it all. Lies I'm sure, but I went with the walleye...& Ralphie delivered again. He was an excellent server, until the end, when he sent Miss Shields over for payment, claiming he had to peel his buddies tongue off the flagpole. Such a stupid excuse, oh well. I enjoyed the experience greatly, & didn't hesitate in tipping him well, as he ultimately admitted...he was out of BB's. So lame. I'd give the meal, drinks, service, atmosphere & even Ralphie 5 stars...but if you go, request his brother Randy.
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Lisa M.

Yelp
Amazing food, fast and courteous service! If anybody ever thinks eating at a hotel restaurant is run of the mill, they need to check out Woolley's! Ask for Cherish; She pays attention without hovering, and refilled water regularly (which doesn't sound like a lot, but trust me, a lot of restaurant staff forget all about you after they drop your food off).
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Marie G.

Yelp
Conveniently located inside the Minneapolis Airport Embassy Suites, it is a 5 minute shuttle ride from the airport. Great food, friendly service with a great atmosphere. They have a bar where you can sit and watch the game, the bartenders and staff make you feel right at home. They also have more formal dining, and they will put on large events as well. It is a local place with regulars, and a warm inviting atmosphere. One of our favorite places to eat.
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Nathan N.

Yelp
Richard gave awesome service. Solid restaurant for a hotel option. Chicken quesadilla was tasty.
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Jean K.

Yelp
We were looking for a quiet upscale restaurant. This was not it. No dining room. The food was good....scallops and shrimp and the short ribs. But, we were seated in a booth next to the loud bar. Won't go back.
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Kenneth S.

Yelp
Years ago, like maybe 7, I was stuck in MSP, after an ice storm had blocked my home airport in STL. I was computer less and grounded for a few days. The Embassy Suites was the only place I could find a room. Well, this fine restaurant was where I ate a couple of meals and found their food to be remarkable. This is not taking into account that they are in a hotel. Hotels generally have crap for food, except breakfast. Returning to MSP, I found myself once again at the Embassy this week and Woolley's is still there and still really good. Woolley's is a steakhouse that would be top tier anywhere in the US. The service from the whole staff and especially Jillian was first rate. I wanted to try some things that were not on the menu and a few old favorites. The French onion soup was one of two apps I tried. The cheese and onions were superb and the brown broth was a delight. It was not too heavy on the salt like some places and was well balanced. They have elk sausage as an app and I decided to try it. It was really good and the casing had a nice snap to it. The house-made Bbq sauce that came on it was really quite tasty. The main dish was a 10 ounce filet. I had it prepared medium rare. It came out hot with a cool red center and had a buttery yet crispy crust on it. This was an outstanding steak. I also ordered Brussels sprouts. They were phenomenal. Finally the dessert was there. It was bread pudding and it roc
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Amanda V.

Yelp
You can't make reservations for a large party online. It has to be by phone per the website. I tried calling the restaurant and got the voicemail every single time. I left 3 messages and got no answer in return for a good 2-3days. No one ever called me back. The only way I was able to make a reservation was by emailing the restaurant. The manager replied within a business day. The day of my reservation I wanted to know if there was a dress code for the restaurant so I called and got voicemail again. Again no calls back. I tried their Facebook page, no answer. I emailed the manager and got a response within a few hours so bottom line is do not call. Email the restaurant. If you have a big party please make your reservation at least a week or two in advance because chances are people won't reply right away. Food was good but nothing exceptional. The inside of the restaurant is pretty. Good ambiance but I would not come back.
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Mike H.

Yelp
Shannon was our server & did a great job!!!! She made the evening a delight with her obvious connection to her customers. My wife had the salmon, and I had the walleye. Both dishes were perfect, done just right and very tasty. I do have a warning though, if you order a dessert sampler, you better have room as it isn't really a "sample," it's a full portion of each selection. We learned the hard way, LOL !!
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Christina L.

Yelp
Best restaurant inside of a hotel I have ever experienced! The food is second to none and Richard is fantastic! The Shrimp and Scallop with lobster bisque was OUTSTANDING!! The Pasta Vodka was amazing! Wine selection and restaurant bar is superb!! I was stuck at Embassy Suites for 3 days due to a blizzard delaying a work trip but now I am planning an entire trip for my family to revisit the hotel and intentionally eat at Woolley's again!

Alyson B.

Yelp
Biff is the best! (Richard) We had amazing food and amazing drinks! But most importantly wonderful service!
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Tiffany L.

Yelp
Came here second night in row. Food is consistent in quality. I cannot appreciate more that the waiter Richard, and chefs and manager being accomdating to my dietary needs. Thanks to their hospitality I had a great evening after a long day at work. Would def come back when I'm in town.
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Elliott R.

Yelp
Ramon/Richard was hilarious and awesome. Really brought the experience to the next level. Every dish/drink he suggested was spot on. I'd actually come to a hotel to eat even if I'm not staying here next time I'm in the area. Who does that?! Also made a specialty cocktail for my wife that I need to learn how to make now. Ask for the gangster booth. Ramon will know.
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Sean R.

Yelp
Food was excellent. I had the shrimp/scallop risotto. Delicious. The calamari and Korean taco apps were also excellent. Ask for Richard! He rocks!!!
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Aly R.

Yelp
A wonderful dining experience! Richard, our waiter, had excellent suggestions for dinner, had us laughing!, and provided excellent service. The food was delicious, too!
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Denise P.

Yelp
Went in search of a great French Dip Sandwich- more specifically a prime rib sandwich and Yelp took me to Woolleys. I was pretty surprised. I didn't realize the restaurant to be in the hotel. Once inside I thought the ambience was modern, clean and inviting. All three of us (my friends and I) ordered Prime (French) Dips. The meat was delicious and tender. The au jus had nice flavor. I was really impressed with the service. Polite and attentive.
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Daneih I.

Yelp
We got a room service at embassy suite from Woolley's. The food was great and the room service is good. For two days we ordered room services and each day we loved the food. One day we got pizza, calamari and truffle fries. The next day we got shrimp flatbread, buffalo wings and burger. All the food was great. We enjoyed it.

Joey P.

Yelp
Pretty bad experience. Overcooked steak. Dry baked potato and asparagus still had its stalks. Béarnaise sauce was thick and salty. Everything was salty, service wasn't attentive. I needed some water to help wash down that food.
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Dawn L.

Yelp
Ralphy was the BEST!!! Everything he suggested was Amazing !! Especially the Bakers Old Fashion!!! We will make this our Go-To when we come to Minneapolis!!
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Jennifer M.

Yelp
I've stayed at the attached hotel(embassy suites) on and off for the last month. Every time I come into this restaurant/bar it takes forever to be served. It seems as if the bartender sees me and masks eye contact several times but still blows me off. I under being under staffed. Tonight I come in again and I had to wait 10!minutes for a beer. Two people behind the bar made eye contact and never said a word. I give the bartender 10.00 for my one beer. I assumed it would be expensive and was more than likely going to give the change to the bartender. My bill was 8.73 and she give me back 1.00, not cheap at all, but when you assume my money is yours then I have a problem. The bartenders are rude.
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Kris R.

Yelp
We pulled up with a large group about an hour before closing and we were welcomed and served well. The food was good and well-priced. Our server did her best to take care of all of us--even as individual checks had to be sorted out.
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Amanda R.

Yelp
Woolley's provided exceptional service during our stay. Ivan and Diamond were both professional and engaged in our group to ensure we received exceptional service. They were courteous and efficient at all levels. We will absolutely choose Embassy Suites for our business needs going forward!
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Brian S.

Yelp
I am not usually a "dine in the hotel" sort of person, but I was feeling a bit lazy tonight and decided to try the in-house steakhouse. I have to say, I was very pleasantly surprised with my dinner! The Red-Eye Ribeye was one of the best that I have ever had in a restaurant, and perfectly cooked to my request. The Brussels sprouts (with bacon, shallots and maple glaze) were pretty amazing and almost made me wonder why I didn't order that alone as an entree. At any rate, the food was fantastic, and the service was also top notch! For sure I will do this again :)
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Leona D.

Yelp
Excellent service and wonderful pork chops. Service was quick but not rushed. Food was hot. The meatball soup was delicious