(612) 378-1905
3001 Hennepin Ave Ste A201
Minneapolis,
MN
55408
44.9482
-93.298
Neighborhoods: Uptown, Calhoun Isles
The Independent
What People Are Saying About The Independent
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In Short – The Independent has the look of a comfortable, stylish neighborhood bar, with groups of friends and couples watching flat-screen TVs. Artwork ranges from Vargas-style pinup girls to art-school paintings of tortured blondes. Open the menu--and flip past several pages of sexy martini concoctions--and you'll find Asian-influenced bistro cuisine. The seafood-heavy listings feature wasabi shrimp cocktails, panko-crusted ahi and halibut with mango sauce and creamy mashed potatoes. For dessert, there's spiced pumpkin cheesecake or mud pie.
11/01/08
Hey Kremer, you'r a D-Bag
by youreAdouche
I was on here to find the phone number of this place because I got so flippin sauced I left my debit card. Then I find myself reading some of the reviews and cannot believe some of you d-bags, especially you, Kremer-something-or-other. Boo phucking hoo you assclown. I would venture to say you are an only child that grew up in andover that now resides in coon rapids. I hope you felt better about "informing" the manager about your displeasure with "plugging" the meter and actually waiting for your food. I wish I could bet on you because I am sure you have red hair, a small pen15, have no friends and beat off to little boys. The independent is for people that aren't caught up in themselves and think they are the only responsibility in the entire place. Do the world a favor and don't "update" anyone on anything....no one cares.
07/24/08
Not the Greatest
by raizit
Had the party room for a birthday gathering. Preordered some food that should have been served on a separate table. Instead the food was randomly placed in front of guests who then had to go around collecting what they wanted. Service was so-so. Food not so good. Cream cheese wontons were pretty good. Overall dissappointed. Called in to complain and was treated well by the manager - much appreciated.
05/09/07
This place is the WORST ever!!!
by justmetosee
I do not understand how anyone can enjoy this place! It's always way too crowded with drunk frat boys, skankily dressed women, and just the general grossness of Minneapolis. Uptown is supossed to be "hip" (or so they say) but this place is just your general, everyday Meat Market. The bathrooms are the worst. There was actually various bodily fluids and excretions all over the womens' side the last time I was there. GROSS! Our waitress was rude and flippant with my group. Yeah, Sweetie, i get it, you're busy but all I wanted was a DAMN drink within a 20 minute time frame! Maybe they need more servers or bartenders or whatever, but I will never spend my money there ever again.
- Pros: decent bar food, good drinks (when you can actually get one from your surly waitress)
- Cons: Just about everything else.
The Details on The Independent
Save Money:
Stop in after 5pm Mondays for a chance to sample the kitchen's new dishes, plus a soup or salad, for $10.
Know Before You Go:
Although it's on the second level of Calhoun Square, there's a secret street entrance on Hennepin Avenue, so you don't have to enter through the mall.
When to Go:
A bottomless buffet is served Sunday from 10am to 3pm and includes eggs, French toast, pancakes and fruit.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Debit Card
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Date Spot, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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