Corner Table
(612) 823-0011
4257 Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55409
44.9259
-93.2775
Neighborhoods: Kingfield, Southwest
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In Short
This cozy South Minneapolis restaurant consistently wins awards for its food and service, and for good reason. The tables are adorned with simple, elegant touches like stemless Riedel tumblers. A community table allows diners to eat food the way it should be eaten: among conversations and full wine glasses and the bounty of local fare. And white walls are graced with mirrors and a tribute to James Beard. It makes sense that this Kingsfield bistro would honor the father of the foodie movement: The mission of the Corner Table goes beyond just great food to focus on local agriculture and sustainability. The menu changes weekly, with foods inspired by the farms throughout Minnesota, the conversations that start in neighborhood kitchens and the lives those foods and conversations inspire.
User Reviews
rebeccatr
January 04, 2009
I have never written a restaurant review before, but feel compelled to do so in this case. First, I very much appreciate the attempt of many restaurants to serve local and organic food, and I would love to patronize such restaurants. But--this restaurant was extremely disappointing. The menu is small and limited, especially for vegetarians. Prices are very expensive and for small portions and pretty uninteresting food. The restaurant was so loud that I got a sore throat trying to talk to my friends. And the service was extremely poor. Our server recommended the polenta, but when it came, it did not look or taste like the polenta on the menu description. After talking to two other servers (ours never noticed my attempts to get her attention, even though she was serving the couple next to us at the "communal table"), I realized I had been given the incorrect item. When I finally received the polenta with wild mushrooms that I did order, my friends were finished with their meals, and I had had a lot of bread (which was the best part of the meal) and a salad, so I didn't think I could finish the polenta, but it was only about 5 smallish bites worth of pretty mediocre food. Earlier, I had had a spinach salad with roasted beets (about 10 very small dices) and shaved fennel (about 4 small half circles)--for $8. About the most pathetic salad for the price I have ever had. Our original server never addressed my polenta/wrong order, even though she was always close by and she came back for dessert orders. She never apologized or asked how our food was. And what service we did receive from her was with a very superior attitude and with no patience or interest in us at all. The polenta did not appear on the bill, which was evidently the server's way of addressing the screw-up. Needless to say, I will never go back here or recommend this place to anyone.
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tmkipp
October 06, 2008
Love the menu - organic/local ingredients and all incredibly tasty. Everything we ordered was great - I was tempted to lick my plates. The drink and dessert choices were also outstanding. The atmosphere is neighborhood-cozy. And we went on old LP night so the music was great. I always recommend.
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bluerose1027
September 21, 2008
We went on a Saturday night, and had expert friendly service. The restaurant noise level did not become an issue until after 8:30 pm when almost every table was full. We opted for the chef's tasting menu with the flight of wine. The food was excellent, the portions small enough that we had a good taste of each 6 courses without being too full to continue. Wine choice were somewhat eclectic, so keep an open mind. Not every wine is for every taste, but with 6 or 7 varieties served, going without wasn't an issue.
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What to Drink:
Find a mostly California Coastal wine list, plus a few from Italy and France.
The Extras:
The dessert menu is always delightful, with each chef-made creation touched with local, seasonal ingredients. But for a true treat, check out the chef's choice, a surprise from the kitchen that reveals the genius behind every dish at this beloved restaurant.
When to Go:
Check out the Corner Table on Sunday evenings, and be sure to bring along your vinyl records to add to the ambience. From 5:30pm till 9:30pm, enjoy old records and a wine flight---three glasses for $19---at this cozy restaurant that's the perfect spot for crackling vinyl and inspiring toasts.
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Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Wine List
