Temple Bar and Restaurant
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (612) 767-3770
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Daily 3pm-2am
Editorial Review for Temple Bar and Restaurant – by Stephanie Davila
In Short
A hostess draped in a black kimono welcomes well-heeled customers into the Zen vestibule. She swings open the heavy door, unveiling an Asian-inspired dining room where city socialites unwind with Peking duck and other fine eats amid flickering candles. Further back, a private dining room with a fountain and apple-red linens awaits larger parties. A room-length aquarium snakes through the restaurant, dividing diners from the loungers who come for a sake martini.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoPopping in for a cocktail? The swanky lounge is available for walk-ins. But you need reservations if you want a table in the dining room.
The ExtrasA DJ normally spins from 10pm to 2am. Call or check the website to see who's mixing that night.
What to DrinkA long martini list is full of creative concoctions like Barbara Streisand Dirty Dancing, (Grey Goose and olive oil) and the Innocent Geisha with sake, cranberry juice and fresh lime.
Valet ParkingTake advantage of the valet services from 6pm to close.
User Reviews for Temple Bar and Restaurant
04/13/2008 Posted by npetrina
I guess the cocktails and appetizers are okay. However, the unknowledgeable staff and manager definitely dissapointed me big time!! Apparently, their take on INDONESIAN Cuisine is including WASABI in the dish. And both the waiter and manager insisted that wasabi came from Indonesia.
03/27/2008 Posted by daphne_027
There just aren't enough stars. Five stars are not enough. I would give Temple six stars after my last dinner there. I was there for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner with my beloved. We are both vegetarian an had planned to split the Singapore noodle--an amazing dish with five spice. But it had been recently removed from the menu, much to our dismay. The hot and spicy eggplant had been too hot and spicy for us the last time, so we didn't know what to do. The chef made us a new creation with noodles and five spice and a variety of vegetables. It was better than anything I've ever had before anywhere. He is truly talented. As usual, we ordered the squash dumplings, edamame, tamago, and seaweed salad. Everything was delicious, as always. These are my favorite dishes at Temple. The dumplings are more flavorful than any I have ever tasted before. The edamame shells just fall off the bean. The tamago is smoother and more perfectly layered than any I've ever had. The wine list is great too. I recommend this restaurant for anyone who is looking for a relaxing evening of sensational flavors, great service, and romantic ambiance.
Pros: Talented chef, flavorful food, romantic ambiance
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