Borough

We came to Borough for a quick happy hour on a summer Friday, and I was surprised at how easy it was to get a reservation!

When we got there, most of the restaurant was empty near us other than maybe 4 other tables. Our server was very nice, however very slow. We had 30 mins left of happy hour when we arrived and by the time we got to ordering food we were trying to flag him down to make sure we could order in time to still get the special.

I started with the Pick Me Up shot, which changes. It was a delicious and refreshing gin drink, perfect for summer and the perfect sipping size.

When it came to food, selections were a little odd. Happy hour menu included a hot dog, and as foodies we didn't see anything on the regular menu we were interested in. We heard rumors of being able to order the Parlour burger, but didn't see it on the menu. Luckily, the menu rotates so if I go back for dinner I'll have to check before I go.

For happy hour I ordered the dressed mixed greens, hot dog, house white and shared fries with the famous aioli. I've said this before but the aioli price is outrageous ($3.15ish each side) but it is delicious and I recommend trying it at least once.

Hot dog and mixed greens were tasty, but nothing groundbreaking. Really odd to have a hot dog on the menu with the ambiance that this place has, but it was good! Wine was nothing special but very delicious.

Overall, will keep an eye on their HH and if their food menu rotates to something more up my alley!

We entered and were almost immediately greeted by a friendly host who promptly seated us. We were warmly greeted by our attentive server who kept our water glasses full and was attentive, but not hovering...just excellent staff. We ordered our drinks and were left with time to take in the place. For starters the  place kind of looks like a dump. The seating with cushions looks likes it belongs in a landfill or a college apt. The ceiling looks terrible as well. I don't know if it looked better pre-covid or not, but it didn't help the ambiance.

After seeing some reviews on here about portion size and some of the large plates with tiny bites we decided to change what we had planned for our order. We passed on the entire menu minus the scallop carpaccio. It was delicious, but we felt a little overpriced($22) for 7 bites.  For our entrees we knew from visits to Parlour the burgers were a little expensive, but worth the extra price...every bite just makes your mouth, tongue, and stomach happy. We were full from supper and passed on dessert. After getting our bill we were happy we didn't get dessert

5 Star Special Night at Borough!
From the moment we wandered in, without a reservation, the maître d' treated us as if we were visiting dignitaries!  The rest of the staff, waiter, bartender et al were also so welcoming and friendly.  Even better was the incredible meal!  Every bite was amazing and memorable.  We were visiting from California, and the dining experience at Borough gives us one more reason to return to Minneapolis very soon.  Thank you, Borough, for kicking off our Anniversary Week with an exceptional meal!

Excellent birthday dinner at the chef's counter. Amazing service and unforgettable dishes and experience. Was fun to watch the action - dinner and a show!

I had such high hopes for Borough. I've dined with Jester Concepts before and enjoyed my experience (specifically at Parlour), but our experience at Borough wasn't what we thought it would be. The food didn't give us the "wow factor" we thought it would. Everything was just okay to us. We ended with a large bill and a lack of satisfaction.

I will note the staff were super friendly and the space itself is beautiful!

My friend and I originally were going to Parlor but they didn't take reservations but the Borough does. They serve both the Borough menu and the Parlor menu but not the Parlor cocktails. My friend and I opted to come here instead since it was a Friday night.

When it comes to parking you'll have to park in the ramp at Nordic or do street parking since it is North Loop!

As for food the Burger from the Parlor menu didn't disappoint! Plus I was happy our server suggested we get one thing of fries since it was a lot! And it's definitely shareable between two people. Plus the Swiss aioli sauce with the fries was the cherry on top. I am taking off a star since I wish there were more food options on both the parlor menu and the Borough menu. Overall we had great service and it had a ambience! Definitely more formal dining compared to the Parlor downstairs.

Came here with my parents back in February and I'm still thinking about the bad service and food and overall negative experience.

I LOVE Parlour so was excited to try out Borough upstairs. I wished I picked another restaurant to take my parents, who were visiting from out of town, to.

We started with the smoked carrots, which you only get a few of, and they were not great. All of the entrees/dishes are weirdly small and you are not getting your moneys worth.

We had to chase down our waiter multiple times - food and drinks took forever to come out. While the staff is friendly, they are not attentive at all. It was busy, but we seriously went 30-40 min in between seeing our server when we were trying to order. The restaurant gave us a free dessert because we waited so long which was very kind. However, the dessert we got was some kind of chocolate and pistachio dish, which should have been good, but it was incredibly bitter and overall gross.

I ordered a steak medium rare for dinner and the steak came out way undercooked, I would barely call it rare. It was completely bloody. For the price point, this place isn't worth it.

Overall, would not recommend this place. The Parlour downstairs is much more worth it! Borough is overpriced with small portions and poor service.

I went to Borough for the first time last week. I enjoy the atmosphere and the windows. Super nice when there is so much brightness. They have a nice wine and cocktail selection which I always appreciate. They do serve the parlour menu as well, which is nice! I ordered the salmon and it was fine just small portions and expensive. The fries are always amazing. If I come back I would probably get the parlour burger since I know it is good. It is in the north loop so mostly street parking.

If you have not tried this restaurant you are missing out.  There is not a thing on the menu that wasn't delicious.  The staff is so knowledgeable, kind and professional.  They are well versed in the menu and offer great recommendations!!! If you are lucky enough to sit in Ian K's section he was so good at his job; and when we were curious about a specific flavoring, he went and found it for us to try... it was crispy ginger (get the scallop carpaccio!).

Thanks for a great date for two parents who don't get out too much!  You made our night worthwhile.

It was a very pleasant and satisfying meal.

It began with a good conversation with the waiter on the Mezcal cocktail. I got a special one made of Mezcal, lime juice, green chartreuse.

Everything we ordered are really yummy. Perfectly seasoned, nothing is overdone, which hasn't been the case for some high end restaurants in Minneapolis.

Octopus and the beef tartare are my favorite. The pistachio Mousse is the highlight of the night. I was already full, but glad we didn't skip dessert. Totally worth it,. The creamy texture and perfectly spiced taste are well balanced to leave subtle sweetness to wrap up a wonderful meal.