Zhora Darling

Very cool bar and band venue in Northeast! The drinks were made well and service was quick. Very limited parking so it's best to get a Lyft or Uber.

My friends and I were here for the first time last night, we couldn't stop talking about how nice it was. The place was clean, food was outstanding and the staff were attentive and super friendly. To your immediate left after you walk in, there's a rack full of wooden hangers for you to hang your coat free of charge(!!!!). Right next to it is a change machine that doesn't appear to be owned by a bank, which I'm assuming means there are no fees attached (but don't quote me on this!). Bar staff were asking everyone who walked in and stood by the bar if they were here for the show performing that night, and directing them accordingly. The sound insulation in this building is impressive. The venue room where live shows perform is in a separate area around the corner from the dining room/main bar area. My friends and I were in the dining room in front of the bar while a band was performing, and we barely heard anything. The venue room has a mini bar with a limited selection of canned drinks and a free water station. Restrooms are right outside the venue room, single-stall and a bit of a tight fit for anyone handicapped. The kitchen is open and serving food until 1 AM, and they have a winter menu with warm foods fit for the season. HIGHLY recommend the grilled cheese with tomato soup, it was filling and packed with flavor. Overall we had a great time at this place, I'm planning on seeing another show here at the end of the month and I can't wait!

What a great local bar. not only do they have a huge bar area but a room in the back for live bands. I went to see a newer band Pullstring tonight. It reminded me of seeing bands like Husker Du, and The Replacements at the 7th street entry back in the 1980s. Very much a young crowd as it should be. It was nice seeing people hang out in a real bar that is not a dance club. I sell a lot of homes in Northeast Minneapolis and I will be sharing this gem with my clients and friends.

Nice atmosphere, great cocktail. Some good looking specials on the board at the end of the bar. The hot dog and chili had a decent flavor but it seemed dry even tho it was covered in chili, the chili just wasn't that great I think. Would not get again, tho I'd go back for more drinks and try some other food again

Our favorite bar. They make us feel like family. Been coming here for 3 years and all of the staff always make us feel welcome and always go above and beyond. I love this bar so much. This is our go to bar. If I could give 6 stars I would. Amazing cocktails, food til 1 am. What more could you ask for?

I went to the music venue but didnt eat or drink in the bar area. It looked nice, couple pool tables in there. Venue space was nice. Sound and sightlines were good in the room. Little bar setup back there with good service and limited selection compared to the main bar.

The Most Disturbing and Violent Experience I Have Ever Had in a Bar I am still shaken by what happened at this establishment, and I feel a responsibility to warn anyone—especially people of color—about what I personally experienced here. I visited this bar expecting a normal night out. Instead, I was physically assaulted by a security staff member without justification. The violence was shocking, completely unprovoked, and something I never imagined would happen in a place that portrays itself as welcoming and “safe.” What made the situation even more disturbing was what happened afterward. Rather than supporting me, the bar manager attempted to pressure me into not reporting the assault to the police, offering future “free drinks” instead of accountability. The expectation that I should stay silent after being harmed—because it was more convenient for their business—is something I will never forget, and never forgive. I ultimately chose to file a formal police report and am now pursuing this matter through civil channels. No customer should ever be put in a position where they are assaulted and then encouraged to hide it. As a Black Minnesotan, I cannot overstate how alienating and humiliating this experience was. I walked into this bar believing it was a safe, inclusive place—only to realize that my safety and dignity were treated as expendable. This was, without exaggeration, the most disturbing, unsafe, and unprofessional experience I have had in any bar in my entire life. A business that allows its security to behave this way—and whose management responds with coercion instead of accountability—should not be serving the public. And let me be clear: I will continue to share this experience publicly, across every platform available to me, until other individuals fully understand that this is not a safe space. People deserve to know exactly what can happen here, and I refuse to let this be brushed aside or silenced. I am deeply disappointed, deeply hurt, and determined to make sure no one else goes through what I did.

Really wanted to like this place. Was a little weird going in when it was dead at 5:30pm on a weekday but it explained why the staff was so attentive. Food was okay despite the initial appeal of the menu. Cocktails were not a hit with the table. Pool tables did not work well and us and another party spent awhile getting the balls unstuck from the tubes.

Great for laid back Sunday breakfast. And they have pool tables. Look forward to trying them late night.

I'm not entirely sure how to describe Zhora- hipster bar with food? Modern day tavern? However you describe it, it's a nice stop for brunch in Northeast. The brunch menu isn't huge (and few vegan options) but it is well curated. I ordered their take on eggs Benedict - that included a tomato jam with greens on the side. It was excellent - good combination of flavors. The drip coffee was excellent-some of the best I've had for brunch anywhere. I just wish it was a little easier to get refills. The server never seemed thrilled when I asked her. Oh well. Overall a good experience

Located in the old Red Stag location, Zhora Darling has a nice loungey vibe to it. A group of us went to check it out, specifically their karaoke room. My drink was wonderfully festive and set on fire. The Crimson Frost is a seasonal beverage that includes cranberry and a bunch of things I don't remember. Sorry! But, the sprig of delight that was on top added a nice Christmas in a glass feel. We ordered various apps: chicken wings, fries, pirogies, pizza, and pretzel bites. The fries and pirogies were great, however, the chicken wings looked like the saddest chicken wings I've ever seen. Barely anything on it. The pizza was more like an extremely thick biscuit with cheese on top. Was it an off night? Who knows, but the apps just didn't hit. The staff behind the bar was maybe having a bad night. They acted more put out than anything that they had to pour drinks for us. It was kind of rude, but again maybe it was a bad day. The karaoke room was a lot of fun! The website says it can fit 15-20 people...absolutely no way. There were 9 of us and there wasn't a whole lot of room to maneuver. All in all, it was a fun night and the drink was great. Not sure I would be a frequent visitor.

Walked in on a Saturday for brunch and was seated right away. There were tons of tables available. Parking was a little tricky, but not too bad if you're willing to walk a block or so. The bartender was the only server and he was fantastic. Super attentive and quick. My friend and I both ordered the stuffed French toast and were SO happy we did. A massive portion with strawberries that were super fresh. And not too sweet. I also ordered a side of eggs and sausage - the eggs were a tad undercooked, but not terrible. I would absolutely come here for brunch again!

Odd but possibly fun place and I would say the food very much reflects that. My group ordered a mishmash of offerings and the burger was amazeballs but literally everything else was really not great at all. The pretzel bites are really really not it.

I had been meaning to check them out and having family in town was the excuse I needed! We walked by around brunch on a Saturday and it was empty since they're primarily a late-night spot for music and drinks. The space is unique since it used to be the Red Stag and gives off supper club vibes that don't match the venue or menu. Speaking of... We tried to order 2 separate apps and were told they were both not available. After asking it seems they're changing the menu soon so just aren't prepping a lot of stuff. That's fine but a note on the menu would have been nice. We got a couple cocktails and they were decent. The egg sandwich was "ok" but nothing remarkable. The best part about it was the tomato jam. Main flavor was pepper. The sandwich was just pretty empty. There was a soft brioche bun, some slightly sage-flavored eggs, and a very small slather of some aioli. I was disappointed by the lack of flavor for how much it costs. Egg on a Roll across the river will give you 10x the flavor for 2/3 the price. If you're going to go simple like "eggs, one herb, mayo" it's got to be really well executed. The avocado toast was much better but, again, is kind of pricey. The avocado spread was nice and bright from the lime and the toast was flavorful. The eggs are the perfect french-style texture but, again, unseasoned. Lack of flavor strikes again. We also tried a watermelon salad that was very refreshing. Still expensive for some spinach, watermelon chunks, cucumber, and feta. Overall I don't think I'll be back but it was a good experience. I assume going at night when they're running their main menu and you're looking for a trendy spot is better.

I got close to experiencing all the facets of this place last night except the pool tables, maybe next time! My main purpose was music, specifically Fenix Dion, my only complaint is that the set was so short. Sound in the room is good, and there is a bar in it that includes THC beverages. The staff were very helpful for the most part, and I asked quite a few questions since it was my first time. Later in the evening as it got busier, there were longer waits for service; they may need to staff up more for nights when there is good music in the back. I kind of knew I was going to try the Green Pea Falafel because falafel is one of my favorite things to try wherever it is served. They were yummy, not dry and the sauce complemented them well.

Probably the single blandest burger I have ever eaten in my life. Drinks were alright, but overpriced relative to their quality. They also forgot about one of our orders, so three of us were eating while one had nothing.

I checked out this cute little spot last night with a girlfriend of mine because they were having a comedy show in the back room. We decided we'd have dinner here first. Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. the price of the food was pretty good and same for the drinks. My girlfriend had the strawberry vodka drink, and I had a glass of red wine. They do have a parking lot, but it was closed off because of construction. I did find a close place nearby to park though that I didn't have to pay. The Comedy show was a lot of fun. I will definitely be back.

Such good brunch! Unreal Bloody Mary & the sausage waffles were to die for! It is so cute in here and the service is amazing

Omg. You must get to Zhora asap. Amazing. In the old red stag spot. Pool tables. craft cocktails. Wine, beer. Incredible food. We had the shishito peppers, I had the outstanding five leaves burger the spring pea ravioli, roasted corn salad, celery potato mash and crème brûlée to die for. Outstanding servers. Live music is coming in November. Get to zhora. The ambiance is everything.

Trendier place with the feel of a neighborhood joint. Liked the pool tables they had and the overall space, seemed to be busy but not overly crowded on a Friday night! Good place to chat with friends, super nice workers. I only tried a seltzer, so can't speak to the food or other cocktails- but they have a decent list of somewhat healthier bar food. I wouldn't say anything was special about this place, which is why I gave it a 3!

Would come here for drinks and apps as another person suggested, probably skip the mains as they are pricey and also not good enough to justify the price. I liked the bacon wrapped dates and the truffle fries the most. All of the cocktails were good too.

Great place for dinner and drinks. Good atmosphere and music. Really like the burger with veggie (homemade) or beef option, the bacon wrapped dates and the COCKTAILS! In regular rotation for me and my husband.

Zhora has taken over the space that Red Stag used to be at and renovated it into a trendier spot. When you walk in there are lots of neon lights and pool tables to greet you. We were sat immediately as it was pretty sparse for a Thursday dinner. Our drinks were good but nothing extraordinary. The same could be said about the food. They are a new spot so maybe they're still settling in. Most of the patrons there were seated at the bar and I think that is how I would do it next time. This spot would be cool for drinks and apps but I might skip on dinner when I come back.

Awesome food and cocktails with a super chill ambiance. The server had a great sense of humor too! A nice addition to NE Minneapolis.

The mussles and the wings are my favorite apps. Snowbird is my fav cocktail. Steak is my fav entree and the sticky date pudding is my fav desert. Two great dads native to MN own this joint. Free pool, food till 1am every night if the week! amazing 200 capacity music venue in the back. Karaoke back there on Tuesdays and comedy on Thursdays!

This place is incredible! Such a wonderful new addition to NorthEast! Incredibly nice bartenders and wait staff! The property is incredibly redone! Love the ambiance - so rustic chic, kept the style of the old supper club but elevated it amazingly! The food is absolutely incredible! So good - highly recommend the oysters, bacon wrapped dates, and muscles!

Wonderful brunch! Not busy and the food was great. We enjoyed the cherry gin drink and a Manhattan. For brunch we had the ricotta pancakes and big breakfast. Each was excellent!

2.5 stars more accurate. Saturday night out. Server pushed a couple of menu items and cocktails, which is fine. But knew little about the rest of the menu and even less about the drinks. By knew less, I mean could tell us nothing about them beyond what was written in the menu. Kinda made her recommendations less credible. Otherwise, service was prompt and attentive. Started with dead ringer (unusual but not memorable) and lifeboat (too sweet) for cocktails ($15 each). Had pea falafel which was tasty. Needed a bit more if the accompanying sauce and julienned veggies. Ordered brussels sprouts (sweet and sappy) corn salad (good!) and the five leaves burger (pineapple and beets just don't work. Burger cooked perfectly medium rare). Best thing served were the truffle fries. At about $115 (including tip), it felt on the pricey side though if we'd have liked the food, we'd have felt differently. It's definitely a different menu and that can be a good thing. But not here, not tonight. New place. Skippable.

service was great, everyone was attentive and personable! relaxed fun atmosphere with a menu that has something for everyone.

A serious disappointment for such a beautiful space. We had high hopes but the food, service, and space was lacking in effort.

Not a great experience. Lack of attention to detail. The restaurant had PLENTY of open seating, yet our party of 4 was sat at a table set for 5 in which half of our party would have to look at a displeasing view of the kitchen. I requested to be moved to a table with a more pleasing view and we were happily accommodated. We ordered drinks and I ordered a glass of sparkling rosé and another ordered an IPA. Our server came back and said they were out of rosé but I could have a "bubbly rosé". Several sips in, my friend realized he had been served a Pilsner , and not an IPA. Our server checked on it and said "oh they were out of what you ordered." She offered him a different IPA. Would have been nice if he had been told what he ordered wasn't available, and given the chance to chose something else rather than just being served something else of bar tender's choosing. When deciding what to order, we realized 3 of us had a dinner menu and one had a brunch menu. One of the people in our party had his heart set on the fried artichokes, but that was in the dinner menu and we were told we had to order off the brunch menu that only one person was given. The food was fine, but the service and lack of attention to detail kind of spoiled the LONG-awaited food.