Barbette
- Neighborhood: Uptown
- 1600 W. Lake St.
- Minneapolis, MN 55408
- 612-827-5710
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Barbette is one of those Uptown gems you hope never goes away—and with responsible food this good, it probably never will. The menu changes seasonally, with organic and local ingredients when possible. They serve a lot of seafood (obviously not local) but pay close attention to how and from where their ocean dwellers are sourced. Even their wines come from natural and responsible vineyards. The French-inspired cuisine matches the French circus-themed décor, somehow carried out with so much whimsy and class that you'll wish you had thought of it first. The mussels with white wine and garlic are likely the biggest (and tastiest) mussels in the city and the daily and nightly happy hours give you plenty of time to try them for only $5.
Getting There
- Parking:
- On Site, Street, and Metered
The Basics
- Hours:
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Sun.-Thurs.: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Fri.-Sat.: 8 a.m. - 2 a.m.
- Cuisine:
- French, Organic, Seafood, Seasonal, and American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Sunday Brunch, Breakfast, Dinner, and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Dress Code:
- Casual Chic
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Happy Hour: $3 Taps, Select Wines, Champagne
- Restaurant Style:
- Bistro and Fine Dining
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Romantic and Trendy
- Live Music:
- Yes. Mondays at 10 p.m.
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Features:
- Happy Hour, Late Night, Local Artists, Online Menu, and Prix Fixe Meals
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Barbette likes to save energy by cutting air-conditioning (which we respect), so on hot summer evenings, sit out on the sidewalk patio if there is room.
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"Best Mussels in Minneapolis"
By Souzi-Q from Uptown, April 9, 2009
I love Barbette and its kitsch. My favorite thing is their mussels. White wine, garlic, $5 at happy hour...how can you go wrong? I have eaten dinne...
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"Fantastic"
By ck from lakeview, January 29, 2009
Having just moved here from Chicago, Barbette was a gem to discover. The food is delicious and mostly organic and local. I have numerous food aller...
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"Another Amazing hidden Treasure!!!!"
By PinkBaubles from 55439, June 28, 2008
I have heard the hype for years, but this place actually lives up tp it & then some. I think 112 Eatery has a rival! The same type of European comf...
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Calendar of Events
Barbette
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Show us your Mussels!
12/01/2009 - 3:00 PM -
Show us your Mussels!
12/02/2009 - 3:00 PM -
Show us your Mussels!
12/03/2009 - 3:00 PM
