Graze | Provisions + Libations

This place is great for meeting up with a large group of friends or date night. There’s a lot of space to eat, relaxing lounge spaces, and enough bar stools to keep your drinks full. The variety of food options are wonderful. There’s something for everyone. On certain nights that have live DJ’s that spin indoors or out and getting a drink here before a Twins game is a lot of fun. I will say, the price points are a little higher than normal bars.

I recently attended a groomsmen dinner at Graze which had a reserved section for us on the top half of their terrace. While the locale in downtown Minneapolis promises a certain ambiance, the execution left much to be desired. The layout was, quite frankly, a logistical nightmare. With only one entrance serving both our formal party and the casual diners on the other side of the terrace, there was a jarring juxtaposition. Half the terrace buzzed with diners in sports jerseys, while our side, donned in formal attire, tried to savor a special evening. We had anticipated a level of exclusivity and separation given that we reserved a space, but this expectation wasn't met. The food was decent, yet the drink service was a letdown. Multiple mix-ups in our drink orders didn't help the evening's atmosphere. And for an event where they knew the headcount and requirements well in advance, the service did not feel tailor-made or special. Instead of a VIP experience, it felt rather generic. While it wasn't my wedding, I was there for a dear friend, and I couldn't help but feel that the groomsman dinner was merely par for the course. Given the numerous venue options in Minneapolis, Graze might not be our first choice next time around. The attention to detail, organization, and overall layout needs improvement for such occasions.

Fun environment that gets good business theres 4 food places downstairs and a couple upstairs. The set up and seating of the place is nicely decorated. We tried the Hmong cold noodles and the Buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. Both were really great! The noodle dish was more unique and the people working there were very kind. We also tried the coffee flight which was fun! Definitely kept me awake throughout the night

I love that those food court concept is popping up in many places in Minneapolis. They have spacious terrace, patio, and indoor dining area furnished with various types of tables and chairs, making this a great place to work, create, collaborate or just relax. Despite the construction noise from Northloop Green, I liked the place a lot. Will be coming back.