My husband and I took four friends to Kari and Kim Bartmann’s Red Stag Supper Club, a great favorite of ours, on a recent bitterly cold Saturday night. It was our friends’ first time at this fun neighborhood restaurant and they absolutely loved it. Upon entering this charming retreat from the winter air, we were warmly greeted by the two cheerful hostesses. I had requested a quiet table and was delighted to find us quickly seated in the pretty glass-walled front alcove that made us feel as if we were in our own little café. The music was low and the atmosphere cozy — a perfect dinner spot for friends to talk (which is surprisingly rare in this town). Our waiter was outstanding — as was rest of the wait staff who were consistently available to fill water glasses and take away plates throughout our two-hour dinner. The service was not only professional, but extremely personable and accommodating of our table’s needs. I give the service 4 of 4 stars.
The Food — Appetizers and Small Plates
We started with the magnificent French fries. These arrived in a heaping bowl with generous topping of freshly grated parmesan cheese and seasoned with chives and sea salt — these are a must-have staple of any dinner party! The hand made potato chips were enormous and served stacked on a plate.
We had the house salad, which featured very fresh, crisp greens and a fabulously zippy roasted shallot vinaigrette. This vinaigrette is a must-try!
The small plate of Lobster Mac & Cheese with Leeks was richly decadent and large enough to share. I was amazed at the amount of big chunks of lobster. The creamy cheese and leeks were fabulous, this is definitely a mac and cheese for adults.
The Food — Entrees
My husband had the elk stroganoff entree and raved about the creaminess of the sauce and tasty flavor of the elk. The oyster mushrooms and tagliatelle complimented and enhanced the flavor of the elk.
My pan fried trout was presented as wonderfully as the texture was light and slightly crunchy — the true flavor of the trout was highlighted, not the seasoning. The side of buckwheat noodle and carrot salad was delightfully al dente and filled with subtle flavor, an excellent pairing with the trout.
My friend’s eight-ounce Petit Fillet was marvelously juicy and simply garnished. It was presented with a mound of whipped potatoes, braised greens and covered in a lovely Madeira demi-sauce.
My friends and I enjoyed this outstanding meal and felt that the prices were quite reasonable, especially as a holiday treat. We plan on coming back to sample the Fish Fry and the Bar menu — which looks intriguing and more affordable.
To go:
http://www.redstagsupperclub.com
509 First Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Call 612-767-7766 for reservations
Open Monday through Friday from 11 am to 2 am and Saturday through Sunday from 9 am to 2 am.
Red Stag Supper Club’s Cheap Date Night is Tuesday! Get a bottle of wine, two entrees, and dessert for only $32 per couple!
Also check out Kari and Kim Bartmann’s other restaurants: Cafe Barbette and Bryant Lake Bowl.
One Response to “Eat MN-grown at Red Stag Supper Club”
Thank you for the great review of Red Stag! We are so glad you enjoyed your evening!
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