Minneapolis
http://www.redstagsupperclub.com/
The Red Stag Supperclub located in NE Minneapolis was an instant hit for me. A huge cast aluminum sculpture of a Red Stag guards the entrance. The restaurant reminds a person of a comfortable hunting lodge. It has a nice big bar with an ample amount of seating room. It didn't feel like a supperclub to me and will bode well with the urban hipsters.
At first glance of the menu my initial reaction was, "here we go again with the small plates and the big plates." However, after further review I determined that the small plates were more like appetizers. Other than the macaroni and cheese I don't think that I would consider any of the plates dinner material.
My brother and I chose an order of smelt fries for our appetizer or small plate. These were interesting to say the least, its kind of like eating deep fried minnows but no heads and no guts. I will most likely never have them again but had to try them once. I'm sure to the smelt fry connoisseur they we great, I had nothing to compare them to. For entrees I ordered the seared Blue Fin Tuna which was amazing! My brother has the Red Deer Stroganoff which we both agreed was awesome. Our wives both had the Pork Chop which I could take or leave.
The service was great. Our waiter was defintely helpful with luring us into the best plates on the menu. They even served water with dinner.
The Red Stag is the first Leed-C1 certified restaurant in the twin cities and serves local, organic foods as much as possible. Everything is recycled and waste food is composted. Green even in the bathrooom with full flush or half flush toilets and recycle bin for paper towels.
I really enjoyed our visit to the Red Stag Supperclub. They have great food and a casual atmosphere. They have a full bar and the drinks are reasonable. Owners Kari and Kim Bartmann have it figured out and Chef Bill Baskin is on top of his game. Chalk another great restaurant up to a list which inlcudes the Bryant Lake Bowl and Barbette.
Ratings from 1-10:
Atmosphere 10
Food 7
Service 8
Noise 3
Price: Moderate
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