Corner Table

02/10/2008 Posted by jl501

I like this restaurant. For whatever reason, I dragged my feet for going here sooner and am kicking myself for it. Busy, fun, younger crowd and most importantly, very approachable. I am a big fan of confit and theirs was a chicken confit which was perfectly made. The local sourcing of the food is great because we started talking with the talented and approachable server and she told us that the creamy and clean chevre on the starter plate is available at The Wedge. As the evening moved on and dessert was upon us, my wife was looking to get her chocolate fix on and the only flaw of the night revealed itself: no chocolate on the dessert menu! Our server told us that they used to have an amazing flourless chocolate cake but it had been pulled from the daily menu (much to the server's disappointment as well-I am lobbying with you through this posting to get it back). So when the table next to us ordered the "chef's choice" dessert taster plate, the chocolate cake appeared on their table. And this is what capped an already great night for us: our server went back into the kitchen and grabbed a couple of nuggets of one of the best prepared pastries in the Twin Cities. Smooth, rich chocolately goodness and to be perfectly honest, chocolate is the one thing I really can take it or leave it but this stuff I will seek out. It was our first time at the restaurant and our server (who's name I regretfully didn't get), treated us like VIPs. Simple little thing but it pushed a good night into the memorable category. We are fans and look forward to making a reservation for the chef's table the next time we go to see where we very willingly will let the chef take us.

Pros: Highly recommended. Service and food are excellent.

Cons: Being mad at myself for waiting so long to go.

08/05/2007 Posted by jmaplemn

We were a little hesitant to try the Corner Table after reading the previous review. So glad we went ahead with our reservation. Four of us enjoyed an excellent dinner of appropriate proportions. We all had salads, an entree, and desserts. Each item had the flavor only fresh in season produce can provide. We were very pleased and will definitely return to see what the fall menu brings.

Pros: The excellent food

Cons: A small delay in serving our entrees (a large group was being served just ahead of us)

06/19/2007 Posted by tap000

When we got our meals I was thoroughly disappointed, I didn't remember reading on the menu that the beef, that was $24, was a children's portion! I had four, very small, strips of beef and about 5 pinky sized slices of a potato. My date had more food then I did for $18, not to mention I have had better chicken in Fargo, North Dakota. To be honest the meat was no more tender then my mother's home cooked steaks. It won't say it was bad, but put the size and quality together and I expected more. Even the presentation was lacking, at least if you are going to charge $24 for four half slices of beef you could impress me with the presentation. After we finished, we had to wait another 20 minutes for the waitress to come bring the check (no dessert with those small of portions!) and I left a tip not too small, but according to how the experience was. Now if you think this restaurant experience is what really upset me, you are wrong. Three days later I was online viewing my checking account and saw that I was charged around $7 dollars over what my bill and tip equaled. My first thought was this was a simple human error, but looking at my receipt I saw that it just so happened that I had a '1' in the bill total section, that included the tip, and the amount charged to my checking account simply had exchanged the '1' for a '7'. I doubted that it was a coincidence and could see my waitress, upset with my mediocre tip, changed my '1' to a '7'. Now you can think what you want about this "mistake" but I have ate at quite a few restaurants similar to The Corner Table and have never been over-charged nor would I expect "Minneapolis' Best Cafe" to make a mistake. When I called and asked for a manager, which I did not get, I was only refunded the money that was over-charged without any kind of apology or regret.

Cons: Price, Service, Accounting

02/26/2007 Posted by cks55407

We went to Corner Table this past weekend. It was WONDERFUL! A true asset to S. Mpls dining options. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable, and contemporary. It has a friendly neighborhood feel to it. The menu was small but very interesting and unique. They pride themselves on using local agriculture in the upper midwest. We tried an appetizer called sweet bread w/brussel sprouts...it was yummy. Then I had the rissoto and my husband had a catfish special. The food was flavorful and presentation was great. We finished up with dessert: choc flourless torte w/avacado frozen custard (it was awesome) and bread pudding. The only thing that was a little disappointing was that on their website they had a specific speciality brew that when we got to the restaurant...it wasn't on their beer list. I would highly recommend this place. Just make sure you are open to trying new things...this is not a burger and fries restaurant. It would be a great date restaurant...very romantic.

Pros: Food, service, ambience, location

Cons: Beer selection on website is different that restaurant

02/13/2007 Posted by sewthere

The food was stunningly well prepared. As older diners, we were pleased with the portion sizes, (NOT huge), and prices. We had multiple courses, well priced, and did not leave feeling like we would burst. Our waitperson was courteous and well-informed about the menu choices. As first time guests, she let us try our own combo of courses. We will return for the chef's choice menu. I'm sure it will be sensational. One small fault: Corner Table does not take American Express, for such a well run place, we find that peculiar.

Pros: food from local sources, WELL PREPARED.

Cons: Don't take American Express

01/03/2007 Posted by sigridsf

We enjoyed our evening here very much. Everything we ordered was very good - best we've had in Mpls. so far (only downfall was the gnocci - very oily). We had a great waitress, loved the atmosphere, were warm on a cold night, the dinner was paced perfectly, the prices were about right, the meal filling, and the service was perfectly paced. I'd go back and have recommended others give it a try.

Pros: food, atmosphere, waitstaff, parking

Cons: none so far

12/11/2006 Posted by peanut977

My husband and I have eaten here a few times now and have never left disappointed. On our last visit, my husband ordered something that came with brussel sprouts. I normally don't like brussel sprouts but these tasted amazing. I have ordered things that didn't look like I expected once it came but they always tasted great. The service has always been good too. My only complaints are the short beer list and the noisy atmosphere.

Pros: Great food & service

Cons: Small beer list, noisy

11/27/2006 Posted by industriousant

Five of us headed out to Corner Table to experience something different and that's what we got. It's a small restaurant, but we didn't need to wait long before a nice table in the back became available. Our waitress was very helpful and friendly. She suggested REALLY great wines that paired excellently with our meals. The Morgan red is probably my new favorite! We all tried something different...Pork Belly was an appetizer, and essentially is just a strip of pigs fat...but it was SO good. I don't know what they did to it. 2 of us ordered the Duck served on lentils, which was stellar, 2 ordered the Elk on corn meal...and you would think that corn meal would be so basic, but it was mixed with Parmesan cheese..fantastic. I had the vegetarian penne with 3 mushroom and mixed cheeses...I can't remember what the white wine was, except that it was a Pinot Grigio and it was perfect. For desert we were treated to chocolate fudge and rum in a chinese spoon...a gift from the kitchen. I could eat a whole bowl of that stuff. We were all very pleased with our meals.We left there feeling full and treated. I would definately do it again. M.

04/17/2006 Posted by rlbodine

Needed a quiet spot for dinner and relaxing and the Corner Table more than met the need. Excellent service and food--from the nosh plate to the lamb. Tender and cooked to perfection. Great pinot from an organic vinyard was well paired with both. Highly recommend this spot for a great dining experience. Will definitely return.

04/16/2006 Posted by kawong

A group of 4 of us met for dinner last night and all left disappointed. We each ordered appetizers and none were great. Scallops were tough, salad boring, salmon average, and the "large" nosh plate wasn't large at all. Entrees were more of the same--small portions of bland food. My mom's crockpot pot roast has more flavor and tenderness than the Minnesota Beef that cost me $23. Given our experience with the apps and entrees, we skipped desert to go across the street for ice cream. I had read reviews of this restaurant from other publications that made my mouth water in anticipation of our visit. I wish I had just come to this site to read the recent reviews---it would have saved me the trip.

Pros: fun beer list, not too expensive

Cons: bland food, loud