Nick and Eddie
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1916
Phone: (612) 486-5800
- Price:
- $$$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-3pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 11am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sat 9am-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 9am-3pm, 5:30pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Nick and Eddie – by Molly Priesmeyer
In Short
This chic Loring Park restaurant has received raves from local critics and foodies alike. It is, after all, the new venture of Doug Anderson of the now shuttered A Rebours. To be sure, the dishes are stellar; it just might be the home of perfect high-end comfort food. If you're looking for a downtown experience with all the trendy fixins, Nick and Eddie has it in spades.
Hits
Dishes such as the vegetarian risotto with radicchio, the pork ribs and the poached salmon aren't to be missed.
Misses
The service and atmosphere are slightly alienating, if not off-putting. The décor is almost too cool, with velvet-caked wallpaper and sleek black-and-white designs. The surroundings and under-enthusiastic staff don't necessarily evoke loads of warmth.
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Insider Tips
Happy HourAfter a party or show at the nearby Walker or Woman's Club Theater, skip on over and check out the potato pancakes, oysters and more until 1am on the late-night bar menu.
ParkingThere's metered parking right along Harmon Place, though it's nearly impossible to snare a spot on weekends. For $7, you can valet park and forget about the quarters.
User Reviews for Nick and Eddie
07/12/2008 Posted by Skug
The service experience at Nick & Eddie may be the worst I have ever suffered. When ordering my entree, I also ordered a beer. Twenty-five minutes later, the entree arrived, but the beer and our server were nowhere in sight. Approximately ten minutes later, my beer finally arrived. What's more, my companion's beer arrived in a plastic keg cup. Yes, a plastic keg cup. Classy, huh? When I explained our displeasure to the server in measured detail, he stood there aloof and glassy eyed and sarcastically asked, "How's the food?" Wait a minute! Shouldn't the server be apologetic about undeniable deficiencies in service? These indignities were exacerbated by the number of youngsters who left a stormy Basilica Block Party to seek refuge from the rain at Nick & Eddie. For most of our meal, several of these folks were congregating and hovering over their friends table, which abutted our table. Consequently, it felt as though we were eating in a crowded bar in the Warehouse District. To make matters worse, the acoustics in this space are extremely unforgiving, and civilized conversation is nearly impossible. Lastly, I am coming to the conclusion that this restaurant -- with its focus on reinventing and refining classic fare -- is leaving vegetarian diners out in the cold. My girlfriend is a vegetarian, and while the other entrees at our table were quite good, her entree (supposedly, Mushroom Polenta) sat largely uneaten. This dish consisted of every vegetable in the kitchen tossed together, such that every bite was a different meal, and one of those meals was an undercooked lima bean. What an utter disappointment!
Pros: Tasty meat-based entrees
Cons: Dreadful service, poor vegetarian options, unforviging acoustics
07/07/2008 Posted by sppunk
I've eaten at the first, I eat at the second, and I think its great. The preceeding post refers to a bagel?...Never seen bialy? Maybe you should stay at Joe's. The staff at N and E are far more experienced than you would guess by appearance I recognize many of them from "great" restaurants in the TC's. The food is very good, the music is great,unless of course you prefer to hear hits by Journey, ELO the Eagles etc...This restaurant takes food seriously not themselves.
Pros: Great Food, Great Service, The Best Music
