112 Eatery

112 N. 3rd Street
Minneapolis
http://www.112eatery.com/

I had the pleasure of eating at 112 Eatery the other day with a client from work. I have heard great things about this restaurant since it opened four years ago. I tried many times to get a reservation on both Friday and Saturday nights with no success. At one point I tried to make a reservation 5 weeks out and they were booked. I recommend a weeknight if you don't feel like making reservations six weeks in advance. Or, just show up and eat at one of the bars.

I understood immediately upon entering the restaurant why its is so difficult to get a reservation. The restaurant itself is really small. We sat at the small bar on the main floor right as you walk in. There is also a second level which has another bar and more seating. I did not actually look at this section of the restaurant but from what I understand its not huge either.

The menu is set-up with appetizers, entrees and sides. Some of the entrees could be ordered ala carte. Knowing my appetite, I stayed away from this portion of the menu. Although, I hear the 112 Cheeseburger is to die for. We Started out with and order of sea scallops in butternut bean sauce and blue prawns with rooster mayo. Both were absolutely amazing and cooked to perfection. For my main course I had the tagliatelle with foie gras meatballs and my client friend had the maltagliati with oysters & beurre blanc. Both were pastas of some form. I had to ask the server for a translation. Pronunciation aside the pasta was wonderful.

112 Eatery definitely lived up to all the hype for me. The food was amazing, different and moderately priced. The service was excellent considering we were seated at the bar. The drink prices were pretty much in line with restaurants in the warehouse district. Chef Isaac Becker and his wife Nancy St. Pierre have it figured out. Her taste buds and his creativity in the kitchen is a recipe for success. I can't wait for my next visit to their restaurant!

Ratings from 1-10:

Food 9

Atmosphere 8

Service 9

Noise 2

Price: Moderate