(612) 825-6900
5607 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55417
44.9013
-93.2623
Neighborhoods: Nokomis, Diamond Lake
First Course Restaurant
What People Are Saying About First Course
The Editor
Molly Priesmeyer
Citysearch
The warm and inviting First Course is a great spot for first dates, first drinks and desserts, too. Tucked inside a little neighborhood strip mall in South Minneapolis, First Course is a warm, fire-lit bistro decorated in glowing Technicolor ambience. One wall is striped with hot pinks, earthy greens and sun-kissed yellow, giving the restaurant a minimalist-art-gallery vibe. Planters are filled with swirly, vertical stems, adding to the diverse shapes, colors and designs casting shadows in this lovely dimly-lit bistro. At the half-moon bar, wine lovers sip from an around-the-globe selection of…
11/07/09
Horrible service
by Lawrence Wang
We arrived, and it took 10-minutes after we were seated to get drink orders. It was another 35 minutes before we even saw a waiter to share the specials and take our order. Another 30 minutes until they brought the bread out, and another 15 after that until we got our first appetizer. One appetizer came AFTER our entrees came out. It's one thing if the kitchen is slow, but usually, wait staff is attentive, giving you updates, checking in. We got nothing. Our particular waiter never apologized for the crappy service.
The ambiance is contrived and the industrial/retro look is a facade for just plain "cheap". (There's nothing cool or charming about plywood walls)
The food was overpriced. Nothing you can't get at the Olive Garden for 3/4 the price, and more portions.
The only reason we went and stayed was cause we had a gift certificate. We'll never go back. 1 Star, only because Citysearch requires that we give at least 1. If I could give 0, I would.
- Pros: Food ok
- Cons: Bad Service, Overly Rich recipes, Overpriced
04/05/09
GREAT FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, ENJOYABLE
by TROPCHIP711
JAKE, our waiter, was attentive, prompt and effieient. All the tapas we tried were wonderful with sufficient portions for a table of 4 to share and try. Pizza and fried olives were outstanding. Rissoto was NY quality and very tasty . WINE quality and prices were a pleasant surprise and great bargain. We stayed after closing and were treated pleasantly all evening. Good hospitality. A definite MUST TRY !
- Pros: MANY CHOICES OF GOOD FOODS
02/26/09
Great comfort food on a cold night.
by Clivus
Went to First Course yesterday evening. Table waiting for 7 and no rush to finish our drinks at the bar and get seated. As we normally do for our "supper club", several appetizers, tapas, and entrees were ordered. Everything was flawless! Some favs: duck, butternut squash ravioli, mussels in red curry. Also, the selection of cheese is outstanding. We had a white chedder with apple balsamic vinagar and it was wonderful. Will definately recommend to my friends.
- Pros: Unbelievable food, fun to watch chef at his VERY small, open kitchen.
- Cons: Little cramped in space, too hot to sit next to fireplace.
The Details on First Course
Save Money:
Stop in on Tuesday evenings for half-off all wines, including hard-to-find French vintages and the always bubbly and celebratory Cava. Our suggestion: Go with one of the weird reds or new blushes youve never tried, some of which are as cheap as $15 on Tuesdays.
The Extras:
Not exactly a wine per se, but an interesting drink nonetheless: First Course offers a $5 acai berry drink as an appertif or dessert drink. Its sweet, and non-alcoholic. But this is the super-weight-loss berry all of the mags and web sites are raving about. And at $5 for a homemade drink, its worth the try to see what the fuss is all about.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Romantic Dining, Food Delivery, Fine Dining
Smoking Permitted:
No
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