Reviews of The Sonder Shaker. (Restaurant) in Minneapolis (Minnesota).
The Sonder Shaker
130 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States
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Information of The Sonder Shaker, Restaurant in Minneapolis (Minnesota)
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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended
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Reviews of The Sonder Shaker
This place is seriously amazing!
Right from the start the service was great. Our server Brandon was top notch. The cocktails were really creative and tasty. Appetizers were great, the perfectly seasoned, crispy smash burgers lived up to the hype! And the bananas Foster bread pudding was to die for.
We will definitely be back!
Birthday dinner with my family. Started off with appetizers, Brussels sprouts which were excellent and short ribs.
For dinner we chose 2 burgers, 2 jalapeño pesto pasta and 1 skirt steak with mushrooms. Everyone was extremely happy with their choices. Fancy drinks were ordered and beautifully presented. Dessert was a must, we ordered the Banana split with banana bread and homemade strawberry sauce and chocolate mousse. They also gave me a large piece of chocolate cake with sprinkles. Happy birthday to me !!
Thank you for a very nice evening!!
This happens to be one of our go to places to eat. Been here many times and the food is always very good. The mussels are my absolute favorite and must have. I tried a new appetizer on their menu, blue crab with avocado on endive cups. It was a miss on several levels. First it was a very light smear of the mashed avocado with a little amount of blue crab mixed in which I could not see or taste. To make it worse it was topped with Fresno chili and spice mixture which overpowered such a delicate dish. This one needs to be rethought. Can’t win them all but I will be back for my favorites!
One of our favorite restaurants not just in Northeast, but in all of Minneapolis! The vibe is great, drinks are good, and every single thing we've ordered for food has been fantastic. Pork chop - fire! (But sadly not on the menu anymore.) Brussels sprouts are amazing. Fries are a must. Jalapeño pesto pasta is unique, and great! And I saved the best for last - get the burger. One of the best in the city!
Happy hour has some worthwhile deals, but service was slow on a Monday at 5 oclock. $8 brisket fries were mostly tastey, but I got a really fatty portion of meat. "Delilah" cocktail tasted a bit soapy due to the rose flavor. Good atmosphere, I would give it another try but today was just a 3 star visit.
Loved all the drinks here and food was really good too. Happy hour is the best time to come. The wait staff is awesome too!!!
Absolutely blown away by this place. Indeed beers on tap. Delicious grilled Romain Caesar, one of the best burgers I've had (think culver's style but fancy wagyu with a delicious sauce). And leveled up with our terrific and attentive server, Devon. Tried mussels for the first time and regret not ordering them sooner. Will be back. (Picture is after they were half eaten.)
Update: their brunch is obviously unreal, but see some photos. Really enjoyed the Biscuits and Gravy that somehow photographs well, as well as the chicken and waffle. My partner loved the crab cake Benedict.
After a year plus living in the city I can confidently say Sonder Shaker is my favorite restaurant. We will be back again and again.
Great place for happy hour and date night, even a party! Highly recommend Brussels sprouts, Mussels, and Conch Fritters. Service was great and staff were very nice and friendly. Point Break and High Tide are my favorite drinks. Definitely will go back there again and again! Strongly recommended! Love this restaurant! 😃 …
I had been here once before in 2019 and enjoyed the food and cocktails. I recently returned after hearing rave reviews of their burger! The burger is fantastic, two perfect smash patties with a perfect charred crust, paired with a delicious bun and cheese! Fries were great accompaniment! Cocktails were excellent, well balanced. Happy hour pricing was an excellent perk. Looking forward to returning for another burger and trying the fall cocktail selections!
Awesome customer service and great food. We had the pork sliders, loaded fries, brussel sprouts, strawberry salad, and the the burger. The cocktails were very very good
Great atmosphere and good service throughout the meal. The Wagyu Burger was very delicious, melts in your mouth, almost identical to the burger at Parlour. The burger went well with a Mirror Universe from Fair State Brewing.
Great place for happy hour. The cocktails are refreshing and the food is a great pair. I recommend the animal fries and Brussels sprouts. I’m not big fan of the salmon appetizer, but that’s more of a personal preference. The ambiance is perfect too outside of downtown and great location for date night.
Jackpot! Mind bending drinks, dishes that require 100% consumption, top notch service and quite possibly the best (or top 2) burger in MPLS!
Do not sleep on this one. Animal fries, amazing! Burger, REQUIRED! Duck Poutine- only if you enjoy decadence.
All cocktails- well thought out with clever combinations. I loved the Pool Rules with mezcal, passion fruit , pineapple, apricot, pisco, and habenero. Lovely.
Get the burger (one of the best in the city), the pork wings, and any of their cocktails.
We thought we’d try this place after hearing of their post-Covid reopening. I’m so glad we did. What a charming place with friendly staff, good food and comfy seating. I mean it has to be cool with Wes Anderson artwork/photos on the wall.
Our server Devon was spot-on. He answered our menu questions, was friendly, offered tips when appropriate..... overall very professional.
The food and drinks were fantastic. We tried the special, boar chop with an excellent sauce which came with elote. I had salmon and wild rice (rice subbed for farro risotto due to gluten allergy) which was fixed to perfection. We also shared Brussel sprouts with a maple glaze. E ended sharing the berry pavlova.
We found easy street parking, but a public parking lot is a block away.
There was only one salad on the menu, but it was great! Nice chill vibe with good drinks.
We came here for carry-out, although I would have LOVED to dine in. The ambiance, aesthetic and overall charm was out of this world! We ordered the half chicken entree and waygu burger. The fries are wedges and are simply delicious. The chicken was very well seasoned and came with mashed potatoes, gravy, and wild rice. Everything was so dang good!! Definitely coming back here next time we're in town!
The food overall was good: the pork wings were tender little nibbles of braised pork w/just Amt of crunch. Roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy pork belly also a plus. Crab salad in endive cups a little bland but the walleye in red curry, and the Wagyu burger were hits (get the green salad with burger as it was a little salty and the greens help cut that). But only three stars as here are Two tips to management- lose the high tops right up against the open kitchen counter (or save them for folks who want drinks) and do not offer them to customers when there are clearly other tables and booths open. It’s a rude welcome to your restaurant to be shown high top next to kitchen and stacked plates and bowls and by the swinging kitchen doors when one has a reservation. We were at least then seated at a table but then left with three menu folders in which two paper menus were missing. Service- when it came was a pleasant server - but don’t forget to focus on those first impressions. They’re make or break for some places.
As always The Sonder Shaker didn't disappoint. Greeted warmly, table was ready and seated immediately. Service was top notch, drinks where wonderful and the food was outstanding. If you have had any thought about trying this spot, do it!
Excellent brunch! Crab cake eggs Benedict? Yes, please!
I've been here twice and both times the food and service were great! For this 2nd visit, our waitress was really nice, attentive, and patient with our large group. Apps, entrees, and desserts were all great, I will definitely come back!
Fantastic burger. The Wagyu burger here is one of the best around. Good cocktails and beautiful lounge environment. Happy hour on a Saturday too, which is just amazing.
I was mildly miffed when a table wasn't available in the lounge section when I had reserved one. But my ruffled feathers were quickly smoothed when someone whom I assume was a manager offered to buy both my wife and me cocktails. And very fine cocktails they were (Smoke & Mirrors for me, Pool Rules for my wife). I'd like to rattle off all the great dishes I've tried on the menu, but I can't seem to get past the Wagyu burger, one of the best burgers in town, and the equally delicious fries.
Nice place to have a date. Right over the Hennepin bridge. Food was tasty, and they had a decent happy hour. The server was pleasant, and we were seated right away without a reservation.
The food was top notch but the service was a little off. Food and drink refills were out of sync and wait times were a little long. The staff was apologetic, but I hope they are able to figure out to deal with a busy Friday night. I am rooting for this place to succeed!
Wagyu smash burger was delicious. Richness was perfect. Bun was just right. Added ketchup/mustard in addition to their sauce as I would have appreciated a little more. Would definetly go back for their burger
Great experience! Service was wonderful - he was very patient with us and gave great drink recommendations. The craft cocktails really do live up to the hype. The Lush Life was fruity and refreshing without being overly sweet! We got the seasonal bass and jerk chicken, which were both flavorful and cooked perfectly. Would highly recommend!
Cute atmosphere, great service, and excellent food! I love that it's a small menu so the kitchen can specialize and make everything perfect. The food was all amazing from the soup to dessert! The wine was great as well. I can't wait to return to try one of the fun drinks from the menu.
Killer chicken and waffles, great bartender and cocktails.
Elegant, yet comfortable and casual. This place has affordable food and drinks that are unique and delicious for both formal dates and casual outings. The lighting is pleasant and the music is very mellow so it’s perfect for parents bringing in sleeping babies!
Had our first meal here as a celebration and oh my, did it deliver in every possible way! The service was phenomenal, the drinks were unique and delicious, and the food was beyond anything we expected! Worth a trip to NE to explore this gem! 😍 …
Had great food and great service. The food choices range from hamburgers to Lobster mac'n cheese. I had the seared scallops and they were awesome, melted in my mouth. I highly suggest going to this great must eat at place. Will definatley be returning.
The truffle/caramel dessert was very sweet. Melted in my mouth. I had the shrimp linguine recipe and it was good, very tasty when I added the lemon juice. The ribs were a little sweet but flavorful and tender.
Food is delicious, very flavorful! Our favorite drink was the Delilah! Definitely recommend.
The five stars is based purely off their cocktails, as we did not have any food. However their food menu looked pretty solid and we were kind of disappointed we had just had dinner elsewhere.
Nice cocktails, well balanced and reasonably priced. My favorite was the seasonal slushie with white wine, aloe and another interesting liquor I can't remember off the top of my head.
Good food and drinks. Lovely restaurant with unique drinks. If you are a beer drinker, this wouldn’t be a great place to go. One of my favorite dishes is the Jamaican chicken. The roasted tomatoes are my favorite part!
Great food! Our server was very friendly and so was the host! They were able to get us in last minute. I had the butternut squash lasagna, which was very yummy! Their food and drink menu is smaller, but it's good quality. Nice local spot!
Great experience. Staff checked on our service multiple times. Food was amazing especially for a party for over 20. Highly recommend. Don't sleep on NE MPLS.
The cocktails are delicious, especially the Pool Room. But honestly try the Wagyu Burger it’s so damn good. Maybe the best I’ve had in this city.
Also wife orders Old Fashioned’s everywhere she goes and she says this is the best.
We were pleasantly surprised by the Saturday happy hour until 6pm. The food was tasty and our server Barbara was super friendly. I will for sure be going back!
A must for everyone.
Great drinks, great food, wonderful atmosphere and knowledge and lovely staff. The bartender was very nice to me and so were the rest of the staff and everything went beyond my expectations. Highly recommend to anyone in the area!
The brunch here is fantastic, cannot wait to go back for dinner
Great cocktails, good food and service in a chic but cozy venue. The drinks in particular were fantastic, the "Sunnyside" cocktail being a particular favorite. Food was good, but set your expectations at upscale, quality bar food, and not at haute cuisine. They seem to have put a decent amount of thought to creating menu items which would work with their drink selections, so all in all the dining experience was great. Would make for a good date spot!
Our server was friendly and helpful. Price was a little on the high side, but not unreasonable given the quality of the fair. I would definitely go back again!
This is the kind of place you go and tell your bartender or chef “dealer’s choice.” I’ve been to Sonder many times and at this point I’d trust them with anything they put in front of me. Great food, great drinks, great staff. NE MPLS is lucky to have this gem!!
Amazing atmosphere, great wait staff, and even better food. We walked in thinking "burgers at the bar" because of a sandwich board ad on the sidewalk, but we ended up finding a pleasantly surprising trendy menu that could satisfy most anyone who walked in. We started with Tostones... house braised pork, pickled onions and fresh cilantro atop queso fresco and mole. Then we added fried cauliflower with herb aioli. Dinner was pan-seared halibut atop risotto with fresh peas and mushrooms. The halibut was perfect with a crusty outer layer and aoist flaky middle. The risotto was creamy and those peas just poppes in your mouth. We chose an added accompaniment of their fall salad comprising of radicchio, endive, shaved fennel, champagne poached pears, marcona almonds, gorgonzola, and a light champagne vinaigrette. It was the perfect balance of hearty, light, salty and sweet flavors. My tummy is sooo happy!
Came here for a business HH. Finding parking on the street was surprisingly easy. We got the Brussels sprouts and Wagyu burgers with broccolini on the side. Soooooo good!
Great service fun atmosphere for a group or dinner for 2. Great drinks with pop culture inspired names. High quality great tasting food.
I haven't always liked beets but have grown to adore the earthiness taste they bring.
This specialty drink is 🍸Bailarina
Thai chili infused tequila, dry Curacao, beet, lime, orange bitter
Definitely have to be open minded with this one.
The vibe: Super laid-back
The drinks: Priced right and STRONG
The food: Cauliflower wings were light and crunchy
Excited to go back‼️
Great drinks and the staff was phenomenal! Only thing I didn't like is that some of the specialty cocktails are on a tap and are still full price ($12) and the menu doesn't indicate that.
Service was great!!! Food only so-so. We loved the conch fritter and fried cauliflower appetizers, yum! The bottom buns on the sliders where wet/doggy and the Mediterranean cauliflower entree was very small and tough. Wagyu burgers were also good.
Absolutely amazing burgers. I've gone a few times and accidentally had to get something else - brunch when I got a great chicken and waffle, a Monday night where they had delicious ramen. On days they have burgers though, I'm not getting anything else.
Staff is great too. Brandon comped us a free entree the last time we were there and gives great drink and food recs. Going to keep coming back and bringing new people with :)
Went here for the first time for Valentine's dinner and it was incredible! The food was AMAZING, service was great and we loved the ambiance. Highly recommend the poké nachos!
This restaurant is one of my favorite places in Minneapolis. The cocktails are great, I recommend the old fashioned and the grumpy old men. The food is also fantastic. The crispy cauliflower is the best I've had. The waygu burger is one of the best in the Twin Cities. The king salmon was perfectly cooked when I had it. I've yet to have a bad experience here.
Wonderful space and great staff. Ordered half the menu and the Butternut Squash Lasagna was the standout. Hands down the best dining experience I've had in Minneapolis since the Coronapocalypse started.
Prices aren't crazy high and there's a good selection of Cocktails. Sit by the kitchen if you can.
We had the most fantastic time at the sonder shaker. Our server (pink hair, I wish I remembered her name!) was polite, knowledgeable and absolutely fantastic. Seriously some of the best service I’ve had in minneapolis in quite some time.
Our table has wine & old fashions, we were very pleased with size of pour and the quality of cocktail.
Dinner was fantastic! Two of us had the waygu burgers and we could not stop talking about how it’s the best burger in town. The walleye was also a hit. My only advice is don’t get the eggplant lasagna as your main dish unless you plan on getting additional sides. It was delicious and prepared beautifully, just not enough for a main meal (it’s listed as a starter so don’t make our mistake and think otherwise.)
Overall, I am thrilled with our meal and experience at The Sonder Shaker, check this spot out to discover one of your new favorite spots.
Stopped in to have a Passport drink on our way to a birthday (if you like cocktails don’t know about the MPLS Passport Program, look it up!). Really cool atmosphere, friendly service, and great cocktails. We’ll have to come back sometime to try the food (maybe that would put it at a 5 🤔). Try and get the sidewalk level window seating, great people watching.
Wow. Came here by accident for happy hour and was blown away by the quality of the drinks and food. Best old fashioned I've ever had. The animal fries are insane!!! The Waygu Burger is the best burger I've had in a while. Will be coming back for sure!
(This goes out to Craig).
The food was great. I was told by the waiter that everything on the menu was shareable, which is true in theory, but the dishes weren't all made to be shared - some seemed like entrees while others were appetizers - just not labeled that way. My friend and I ordered three food items, and they were all great. The burger was perfectly greasy, and the quail was perfectly seasoned. Definitely would go again.
Really good food, albeit a bit pricey. I ordered the green curry scallops and it was super great. I'd say that they could use a single overall theme with their menu, though. There was so much available that it was really hard to decide!
Great cocktails and food! Friendly servers and knowledgeable bartenders who know how to make the classics and the house cocktails. First time here but will be coming back again!
Lovely atmosphere, excellent food and great service. A date night must!
Went in on a burger mission and left wanting more. Looking forward to trying more of their menu.
Metti is a talented, amazing, professional who served us well for our second brunch visit and the food and cocktails were delicious!
Love the ambiance and cocktails are always delicious. I usually go on a different night than the ramen and pho night. I was expecting the pho to taste like traditional pho, but it seems like they did a spin off. Would recommend more flavor in the broth and meatballs in the meat version.
Visited the Sonder Shaker last evening with a pal. The apps we had were delicious and the ambiance was very cool. Nice place, great service! Only 01 complaint, they carry no ‘lagers’ only ales? Seems easy to have a Stella or some form of ‘lager’ or even a pilsner in stock…needs to improve. Otherwise excellent experience.
Went here for date night, got two drinks and entrees for a 70 bill. Server was great food was amazing and drinks spectacular. Will be back to try out brunch and happy hour.
Food was great, the drinks were very well done. I'd suggest the wagyu burger - it was delicious!
We liked how you could also tip the kitchen staff. That was a nice touch to support all members of their establishment.
There is a Chef. Her name is Bridgett. She prepared my Squash Lasagna. It was spectacular! Our server was a young man named Devin. Meticulous in his attention to our needs both stated and unbeknownst to us. We've eaten there several times now. Each time they knock it out of the park. My dining partner stated that the Wild Rice Soup was the best he had ever had. Folks, you need to get to the Sonder.
sonder
"n. the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness."
Super cute place and delicious drinks! 😍
If I could rate this higher I would! Amazing atmosphere, service, drinks, and some of the best food in the twin cities.
Their wagyu burger, fries, squash hummus, and jalapeño pesto pasta are some of our favorites. Haven’t had a bad thing yet!
Really feels like an elevated neighborhood spot where everyone is welcome.
It was my first time here a few nights ago with a friend, and I had been hearing about the great cocktails here. Sonder Shaker did not disappoint! Great beer and mixed drinks no matter what you’re into. Hannah was our server and was FANTASTIC- very attentive, compassionate, and made recommendations from the menu. We ended up getting the carnitas tacos and cavatappi pesto pasta. We will be back! Thank you for the incredible service Hannah & other staff members!
I definitely consider myself a food connoisseur and oh my gosh, I just found my new favorite restaurant in Minnesota! I went on my birthday with about 20 people a couple weeks ago and we tried almost everything on the menu and I had some of the best tasting food that I can remember. Their appetizers are absolutely amazing, the brussel sprouts are simply to die for, the fried cauliflower is phenomenal, there white asparagus is delicious, and the mussels were out of this world. Literally the best brussel sprouts I've ever had and are almost like candy with their maple glaze infused and tasty pork belly incorporated and the mussels might have been the best tasting mussels I've ever ate and the broth they were served in was absolutely amazing and I even have family on the east coast. Lastly, their wagyu burger is definitely one of the tastiest and most flavorful burger I've ever ate. Also they have a very unique and eclectic drink menu. The staff and service was also superb. After going there for my birthday a couple weeks ago, I've already been back 3 times. Love this place and I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone that loves food like me! Thanks Sonder Shaker for becoming my new favorite restaurant!
Just wow. Best food I’ve had in a long time. Go here! You won’t regret it! And order the small plates. (They’re NOT small)
This restaurant offers a lovely atmosphere, some of the best food and cocktails in the city and some lovely culinary presentation. The food we ordered were mussels, fried cauliflower, ahi tuna sandwich, grilled quail, and the into the wild ( chocolate mousse). All of these dishes had the most amazing flavor profiles. The cauliflower was light yet fried and the aioli was so well balanced and subtle. The mussels were the most uniquely flavorful dish I have had in a very long time, a perfectly played together dish. The quail and ahi tuna were so perfectly cooked I was in awe, bread perfectly toasted, not too crisp not too light, the quail was charred to perfection that matched the wild rice it was presented with. The mousse was a perfect ending - both light, but interestingly flavored with the basil & mint sugar dust and a surprise of gummy worms at the bottom.
TL;DR: This is our new favorite restaurant and will definitely be recommending to all.
Amazing bar! Perfect place to meet friends—great balance of inventive drinks + food and inviting atmosphere. Awesome service, too! Came back within a week after my first time there.
Great little restaurant in Northeast, definitely recommend you stop by!
Their cocktails were delicious and very well priced ($10-13), the lounge was very intimate and great for sitting down with friends to have a conversation in a cozy setting and staff were wonderful and knew the menu well.
Loved it! Great wagyu burger and martinis!
Food was good. REALLY good service. But the menu just didn't speak to the taste buds. I can honestly say, if I went back to MSP, this wouldn't be the first restaurant I went back to... If I did at all.
Solid cocktails and a fun atmosphere. Bartenders are super friendly and easy to chat with. The burger is hands down the best - super juicy and great flavor. This may be controversial but preferred over the Parlour burger which I find just a little too salty.
Do your tastebuds a favor and order the Rose sour cocktail. The best drink I've ever had! The ice was even in thr shape of a rose. Highly recommended! All around, good vibes.
The animal fries were ridiculously good. I'd go back just for those. Good drinks too... Enjoyed the Daliah. Wasn't too sweet like so many cocktails can be.
Arctic Char was cooked beautifully. Chocolate mousse that tasted like chocolate instead of just sugary treat was a pleasant surprise. The cocktails were excellent. Qudos to the chef and drink mixologist! Great reasons to returns. Service was impeccable.
Great drinks and wonderful food. Service was excellent.
Food was good but service was slow and they were out of the steak hash that the majority of our group wanted so that was a bummer. Overall a decent place - would try again with a smaller group
This is our favorite cocktail restaurant! We stumbled upon it on our first anniversary a few months after it opened and it's become our place for both special occasions as well as just random date nights.
We love sitting at the bar and watching the bartenders work their craft on our drinks, and they're the perfect friendliest bartenders as well! Watching and talking with them has upped our cocktail game at home as well, it's always an experience here.
It's the perfect amount of noise level to feel like you're in a vibrant place where you can still hear each other
The food is also always delicious! We really can't say enough great things about this place!
Great ambiance, professional and attentive staff, and then there's the food and drinks .... our group shared four different apps, did the burgers and tried basically every craft cocktail they were offering. Everything was amazing.
The different palllet takes and the sheer expertise going into their signature drinks are nothing short of stunning. Order anything from their options with confidence, you're going to have an amazing drink dropped in front of you regardless of your choice.
The appetizers were all more decadent than the one that came before. Duck poutine for the win people! Our only regret is not being able to run the whole menu ...
Lastly, that burger. From guys who take some pride in knowing the burger scene in MPLS, this thing is top two available in the metro, period. Parlour, Vincent and Animales are in there, up to my experience today tells me they have a new bar to meet.
Plan ahead and reserve the chef's table next to the open kitchen. Chat with your chefs, get a great look at all the all the things you didnt order, and basically have a ringside seat to watching the magic of this kitchen happen.
This place was amazing. Loved the interior, beautiful and fun artwork. They really know how to make great drinks, new and exciting options on the menu and very familiar with the classic cocktails as well. I ordered 'the last word' and it was one of the best versions I've had. The food is fun, tasty and very sharable. We ordered the bacon jelly crostini, deconstructed elotes, fried chicken sandwich and the burrito bowl. Craving to go back. Also, met the owner and found out his family's history with a Wisconsin super club, they know what they're doing. They also make a great Irish coffee, NE is lucky to have this new gem!
Best burger I've had in the twin cities. Fantastic cocktails too!
First off the good: the atmosphere was fun! This is a well put together place. The drinks were very good. The food was delicious and fresh. Very interesting flavors.
Unfortunately this location still only rates 3 stars because of how long it took. One of our party was seated for 10 minutes before getting any service. We were waiting for the food for a very long time, probably over 40 minutes. Our server was very kind but not very responsive to our concerns about the timing until the check arrived.
Seriously considered a 2 star review.
First time here. Had the Tuna poke nachos. Very yummy! Wonderful drinks. The staff were incredible. Will be back!
Edit: Tried the jerk chicken my second time there on a staff recommendation. It was even better than the poke nachos. I've been craving it ever since!
Excellent cocktail menu, food, and service
Have had a few great meals here, but last weekend was awesome. Had a wedding rehearsal dinner at Sonder Shaker, and it was wonderful! From the special cocktails all the way to the excellent dessert, Jessica and the team could not have done a better job taking care of us--everything was perfect. For dinner, or for an event, either way, this place is great!
Their burger is fantastic. The sides..particularly the brussels were phenomenal. I love the ambiance. I love the service. I love the flavors. Its pure mouth bliss.
I love the concept of Sonder...that we are all living this life separate but that we have moments of connecting or intersecting. Every cocktail I have had has been delicious. My husband loves the ribs and the deconstructed elotes had been something I have ordered every time! Atmosphere and service have been great. It is great to have a neighborhood spot!
Great and creative cocktails from a very fun and sociable bar staff. Sat chatting, exchanging cocktail knowledge and enjoying the day. Place is clean, with a great open layout. Little things that tell you they put thought into many many details. The food is also great, creative and delicious in a well-thoughout menu. Got to meet both co-owners and learn their story. Good and heartfelt people, both of them. Can't say enough about this place. Also, cant wait until Summer and their patio opens up!
Food: Amazing
Staff: Amazing
Service: Amazing
Atmosphere: Amazing
I had such a pleasent and chill experience here! I'm already planning my next trip back! All of the cocktails were great especially the Irish coffee. I would recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for any type of food experience! It's a bit pricey, but that's the neighborhood and it's WORTH IT
So delicious. Our waiter was amazing and knowledgeable!
Try the Diss Track cocktail!!!! Such a delicious and refreshing beverage with a perfect kick from the habanero bitters!!! Love it!.
Great cocktails. The crispy ribs appetizer is amazing. They fall off the bone and are seasoned really well. All day happy hour on sunday. Lots of other specials throughout the week as well. Cute interior design, great place for a date night
Tasty food but small menu. The conch fritters were a bit spicy for the wife. Make sure to sit on the north side for dinner on the "patio" (sidewalk) if you don't want to sit in the sun.
We wanted to try something different in the area and the Sonder Shaker didn't disappoint. The space and layout are cool, the drinks (during happy hour on a Saturday no less) were good, and the food was good. Barb gave great service. Tried the lush tequila drink and shared the loaded fries and had a Sonder burger. I would come back, especially during HH again.
We love everything about Sonder Shaker. The ambiance is inviting and comfortable. The cocktails are fun and delicious. The service is top notch; their staff is very knowledgeable. And the food is superb. They use high quality ingredients to create some amazing flavor combinations. We can't wait to go back for a third visit.
Our server was attentive and personable. He knew a ton about the menu and had great suggestions. It's an awesome place to eat great food, hang out with friends and have a fun evening. Try the loaded fries, you'll love them.
We had a wonderful time at Sounder Shaker! The food, the service and the atmosphere is great. I love that you can seat yourself were you want during happy hours. The cocktails are delicious and the food is really really good. We came with our 14 months old baby and felt very welcome.
We will come back very soon for sure!
I absolutely love this restaurant! Great food, atmosphere and crew! It can be a place to have a nice fancy dinner or just a quick delicious drink! I try to go once a month! Love it!
Stopped in for cocktail. Tasty for sure. Ambiance was modern and airy, more like a hotel bar than a cozy cocktail bar. Worth a stop if you are in the area, but no need to seek it out specifically.
Delicious food. Amazing variety of ice. Jake made some killer cocktails, have him make you his version of a mexcal old fashioned.
Great atmosphere! Our table each had something different and everyone really enjoyed their meal. I had the SS burger and brussel sprouts. They were excellent. Great drinks and service too!
I got poached eggs crab cakes for breakfast, and it was delicious. The atmosphere/environment was on point, and the service was quite nice.
From the amazing atmosphere to the wonderful staff, the food and service from Sonder has been nothing but pleasurable. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a restaurant with an out of this world vibe!
Simple menu but well thought out representing your core seafood, steak and chicken choices. The flavors are amazing and the drinks as well! We will be back for another round. We ordered the scallops dish, flank steak and salmon all were worthy of an award.
Our waitress was very polite and helpful explaining the menu, as we have some dietary restrictions. It would have also been helpful had she explained not only what was on the burger but what was in it. On delivering our meal, she mentioned there was ground bacon in it, and it had some spices in it as well. Good thing we eat pork. Their window advertised an "American Kitchen", which we took as more basic foods. All their dishes seemed to nclude extra ingredients to enhance flavors and make them unique, which is great if that's what you're looking for. Unfortunately, we weren't. We were just hungry and not looking to experiment. We will probably not return.
Top tier service, melt in your mouth burger, flame grilled honey crisp salad, and perfectly crafted cocktails. Literally counting down the days until my next vist 🤤 could not reccomend Sonder Shaker enough!!! …
Wanted to try for a couple weeks. Took my sister out for her birthday. Seating was quick, cocktails were fresh and tasty, food was satisfying (we only had starters), and service was great! Brandon was very friendly and I plan to come back for a full meal sometime in the near future. A must try!
The best lobster mac this side of the Mississippi. Perfectly crafted cocktails. Staff is phenomenal, such a great experience. I will be back at least 10 more times.
First visited for drinks at the bar and was intrigued by the menu. Our next visit was with friends for dinner and we were impressed. Service was great (not rushed and helpful in recommendations). Boulibase was fantastic and cocktails were a highlight. Hoping this place has a long run in Northeast.
Super pricey for mediocre cocktails, but the staff is all very nice and service is quick. Lots of better places for a cocktail in the Northeast.
Came for dinner and throughly enjoyed the Wagyu burger and fries. Atmosphere was fantastic, laid back vibe. Service was fantastic.
Went here for dinner and cocktails. Both was great. Our favorites where the bankers punch and the mussels. Service was also outstanding.
A month ago was first visit and the best fish fish tacos ever. I could not wait to return. Today, the fish tacos were cold and rubbery. Ended up removing fish and tortilla and just enjoyed tbe salsa dressing. Service was good and they took 10% off because we were unhappy. I will return but will find something new to order. Bummed to miss out on best fish tacos.
Sonder Shaker was the gateway to my newfound addiction to cocktails. Their old fashioned is a great entry point to a classic drink, and that's just the start of a well-curated list of cocktails. A recently revised menu provides well portioned entrees and a nice selection of sharables. Daily deals and happy hours make for plenty of opportunities to save. As well as a rewards program and numerous contests to partake in. Try their new Sonder burger with an old fashioned, you won't be disappointed!
Good food. Good service. Nice atmosphere. A fun Friday night. I had the bass, my husband had the scallops. Our friends had the tacos and steak. Everything was tasty- the seafood options were by far everyone’s favorites.
We came up to Minneapolis for a long weekend and ended up eating at Sonder Shaker twice because we liked it so much. The cocktail menu has a lot of creative originals (The Goonies was my favorite) and the bartenders nailed it on the classics (especially the Irish Coffee). Dinner was amazing. I highly recommend the fish tacos and the kale caesar salad. Service was friendly and helpful. They work hard to make you feel welcome and comfortable here. Minneapolis is lucky to have this place! We'll be back!
Great atmosphere and staff. Monday night is pho and ramen night. I wasn't thrilled with the flavor of the beef ramen. Seemed too salty and strong.
The Sonder Shaker was an unexpected treat. We came for drinks and apps but ended up ordering dinner because we enjoyed the space. Dinner was better than either of us expected and the cocktail menu didn't disappoint. We're excited for our next visit.
Prime location
Beautiful and romantic ambience
Friendly and attentive servers
Great food, very tasty
Strong delicious drink
Shoutout to the staff - so friendly and attentive. The Wagyu Burger is amazing, one of the best burgers I’ve had in my life. Great cocktails. Great atmosphere.
An extremely approachable bar and restaurant. Affordable cocktails, delicious food, and a great atmosphere. There is no kid’s menu, more of an adult atmosphere.
First come first serve with super friendly staff!
All are welcome to enjoy the company of those they love and nice strangers they meet along the way.
Sonder Shaker is a great young restaurant. Open just over 5 months the drinks and the food are fabulous. The creativity is obvious in the preparation and the blending of textures and flavors of the food as well as the cocktails that are sure to please. Sonder Shaker aims to please and would love any feedback to continue to excell their passion for a great dining experience.
Great food & cocktails. I had the tostones topped with pulled pork and mole. Muy bueno! The curried rutabaga soup was inventive and delicious. The waitress described it as "Autumn in a bowl". She was right! They also have a very inventive list of cocktails. Nice ambiance.
Great drinks, good food and portions designed for sharing. I like The Sonder Shaker, just based on the one trip in I think it has a lot to offer. If you've been hearing more about this place I think there's a reason to stop by, it's worth it.
Not sure what was up the night we visited since it was a less busy weeknight, but we waited 20 minutes for a server then another 30 for drinks. We almost left. However, the bar manager came over, apologized, comped our drinks, and the food was great. That's how you fix a problem, get a happy customer and a good review. Well done!
Our favorite Cocktail Bar, great service every time and fantastic food and drinks. The staff are exceptional and do yourself a favor if you like steak, try the hangar steak. It’s delicious 😀 …
Bartenders here are super friendly, would drink again 🤙 …
I had been to Sonders for brunch, but tried happy hour and dinner. I highly recommend the Goonie drink and the FBI! Great HH cocktail prices, plus full HH menu if smaller portion items. Must order the crispy ribs. And cannot miss with the Sonder burger. Fries are reminiscent of McDonalds, only better. And if you just want a beer or wine, plenty of choices. And if your lucky to have Cassidy as your barkeep, ask him about his place. His passion for his establishment and what it offers is infectious! I will be back!
Great cocktails, food, and service! Our favorites were the corn appetizer and the burger. Will definitely be back to try more items on the menu.
The atmosphere was cute we only went to have a drink with some friends as a four some we couldn't have a conversation due to the set up of chairs we found to sit so we split into 2 somes which was fine but not ideal. Prices were fair. At some point someone around us ordered food I have no idea what it was but it sure had a very unappealing smell with it. Overall we enjoyed our time and would come back to see if we could find a better sitting arrangement
We come for happy hour a few times a month. Great cocktails, and happy hour menu. Plenty of seating and small patio seating
The best new spot in the neighborhood. I’m hesitant to even post because I want to keep it under wraps for as long as possible, but Sonder Shaker deserves some recognition. The service is amazing, the food is crazy good (get the Brussels and the Burger) and the vibe is on point. Between the introduction from the owner and the perfect playlist, it’s safe to say I’m going to be a regular at the Sonder Shaker from now on.
Great food great cocktails and great staff
Wondered into Sonder, 😂... Honestly didn't even know it was there until the construction in the area completed 🚧.I was pleasanty surprised by the quality of the drinks and food during happy hour. The drink Samurai Cup was my favorite! 🤗 The Pork Taco was much larger than a street taco 🌮. The service was Gucci too, Cane? Was legit 👌 …
A nice joint to grab a fantastic cocktail or quick bite, with a simple menu. Be advised that if you get a bartender's choice non-alcoholic drink that you truly don't know what you may get, so prepare to be quite surprised. And you may run into famous people as well (the only time I went the Minneapolis mayor was in the booth next to us)!
Drinks were good, food was good, our server was nice. This place has a cool atmosphere to it. Having a daily happy hour is a treat as well!
Love this place! Super hip and artsy decor, and the food is amazing. I recommend the deconstructed elotes and the roasted Brussels sprouts. The burger is incredible too.
Casual, comfortable open space with outstanding options on both menu and beverage list. Everything I had was a creation of flavors that will make your taste buds jump for joy! I will be back soon! Oh ya, and the staff was awesome too!
Expensive, bougie. The cocktails were great even if requested off menu. The food was good. Would recommend.
Unreal, it’s been a long time since I’ve experienced such great service and amazing food. The Cripys Ribs, the Fryed Cauliflower is a bliss of flavor. The staff should be proud of this new bar and restaurant.
Love this place! Great cocktails, good burger and fries! And the pulled pork tacos are legit. Was there for the Vikes game with some friends. Going to make it a tradition!
Are you planning a date or a hang out place or perhaps you are bored of going to the same restaurant again and again! Well I would really suggest to go to this amazing restaurant! I travel alot and eat at loads of places which ranges from 5 star restaurants to MC Donald's but this place surely has its own charm. Starting from the ambience, the food (which is awesome the young chef does gives his heart out on the plate) and amazing cocktails. And you get all of that without spending alot too! I mean even Joey(from friends) had $100 to spend on a date in NY believe me this is much cheaper! So If you are in Minneapolis and planning a lunch date, happy hour or a date night do go to this amazing restaurant.
Tasty unusual menu really enjoyed our dinner. very cozy romantic setting and although we don't drink we noticed the bar was busy but still intimate
One of the best and most underrated restaurants in the twin cities. Great cocktails and even better food
The drinks were delicious but the Barramundi dish I ordered was very underwhelming. Go with the Brussels and you won't be disappointed!
Really terrific cocktails and service.
Sonder Shaker is my favorite restaurant in town. Food and service are outstanding and Cass’s drink menu is always incredible! My wife and I love this place!
Good cocktails, great service. We arrive 10 minutes before the opened, but they let us in early and were happy to mix us some drinks.
We love coming here and sitting at the bar. The drinks are phenomenal, the food is always great, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and engaged. Highly recommend this place.
Great Service. Great Drinks. Top 5 burger in the twin cities!!
Great spot & atmosphere. Maddie (server) and Jackson (bartender) are dynamite. Highly recommend.
Girly bar, go here if you want to buy $12 drinks that are OK and look fancy because they put a colorful straw and a flower. Not my cup of tea. Food is tiny portions. Just a Rip off.
I never leave reviews, but this place was so good I needed to. The jalapeno pesto pasta was out of this world! 10/10 will be back in the future!
Fantastic cocktails and unique dishes served by friendly staff in an awesome setting ~ Highly recommend!
Charlie was our server very pleasant!! Checking on us at the right time.
Jessica greated us as we came in and checked on us at the end of our meal.
The food was out of this world.
You must try...
Great location, menu still needs work, but new place and hopefully they are working on that. No draft beer which is strange in an area where that is expected. Lots of interesting cocktails.
Great place! Friendly staff, good food, great drinks. Happy hour menu is amazing - the blistered shishitos were very tasty.
This should be at the top of your list to swing by anytime you’re in Minneapolis! The vibe and aesthetic are second only to the amazingly delicious cocktails and friendly staff.
Appetizers are to die for! Love the seasonal menus. Make a killer cosmo. Atmosphere is warm. Great date place!!!
Excellent kobi beef burger
Our favorite place for date night. Fantastic food and drinks. The seared tuna fried wonton appetizers are excellent as well as the steak with chimmichurri
The service here was fabulous. The staff bent over backwards to provide exceptional service to our large group. The food was very good and the atmosphere was inviting.
I've been to The Sonder Shaker various times and will continue to go back! Great service, excellent food, and very tasty cocktails!
Great ambiance and super tasty old fashioned (that thing was smooth!) Also, the service was amazing, granted I was here on a weeknight, but hospitality seemed genuine from the front door to the table.
Very good eggs Benedict, service was great, just a little pricey
One of our go to places. Good service and good food. The brussel sprouts are incredible. The bar can get loud.
Great drinks. Had various small plates and enjoyed them all on my last visit. Had entrees previously and enjoyed them also.
decent burger but the mezcal watermelon drink was 10/10
Great service. Good drinks. Tasty food. Our server was so nice and helped us tourists with places to visit.
Great Food, Great Staff! Owners are around daily making sure everything is top notch! Highly Recommended
Sonder Shaker is a great addition to the neighborhood. Although a small menu, everything we ordered was great. Give it a go you will be glad you did!
UPDATE: glad I stopped by for another visit -- service and drinks are still great and they've definitely upped their food game! great addition to the neighborhood
Great cocktails, apps and entrees. Huge fan of the crispy chicken sandwich! Dog friendly patio.
I got the braised short rib on an arepa and loved the flavors! Also had the death and taxes cocktail, which I also recommend.
Service is a bit strange and uninterested, but the burger is amazing.
Phenomenal food and outstanding service. The Brussel sprouts and Pumpkin Creme Brûlée
Well served drinks where you can get the classic cocktails (Old Fashioned, Negroni, etc.) as well as innovative new "in-house only"
cocktails.
Most excellent cocktails! Their chicken sandwich is top tier!
Great late night happy hour. Bartender Jake and manager Jessica were awesome and easy to talk to.
What??? Most amazing restaurant!! The ribs are to die for and lovin the new menu! Cocktails are delish! #duelingbanjococktail ❤️
Really surprised by this place. NE needed a top notch cocktail bar for a while. Food is a little pricey but really delicious.
Go for the Montepulciano wine and seared tuna nachos and stay for the vibes.
My company for the morning may be influencing my review here, but...breakfast was most delightful.
Wow! This place has an exciting menu and brilliantly crafted cocktails. One of my new favorite places in DT Minneapolis.
New Cocktail released this week. Its a perfect summer sipper. Go in and try the "Side Hustle"
Amazing drinks, great food, and exceptional service! What more could you ask for?
Great cocktails, great food, great atmosphere, and an amazing service
This place is amazing! The food is fantastic and it has such a great atmosphere, I love it!
Amazing Cocktails and even better food! Favorite spot in the entire city!
Happy hour rocks! The "small" plates were NOT small. 👍Great drinks too! …
First time there last night and it well exceeded our expectations. Service and food were fantastic. We really enjoyed it.
Great experience, terrific craft cocktails and a delicious brunch. Small intimate setting with quality people.
Great food and drinks!
Best old-fashioned I’ve ever had! And the owner is a great guy and fun to talk to! Definitely will be coming back
Great atmosphere and really fun, tasty cocktails.
Amazing time!! Love the food and the drinks are outstanding!
Always great food, staff is super friendly and the drinks are to die for
Awesome new NE spot! Great cocktails - the Irish Coffee is top notch.
We loved the burger and the brunch items
Favorite go-to place for phenomenal cocktails and service! Amazing food too!
AMAZING rib tips and great steak!!! energy at this place is great and drinks are top notch!!!!
Great service. Cool place. Food was ok.
Great food, drinks, and service.
Went for a client dinner. Good prices but food? Well....Meh. Nothing was bad. But nothing at all stood out either.
Delicious cocktails. Pricey and slow service. Not enough bartenders on for weekends.
Friendly atmosphere, EXCELLENT staff and creative drinks and food are phenomenal! Worth a visit... Then a return visit!!!
Great place, great food and servers, and great decor and design! Visited a couple of times, need to get back to Minnesota!
Exception service and a nice drink menu. Happy hour is a must do!
Really enjoyed the new menu. Great Brussels and Strip Steak!
Friendly staff. Best Brussels sprouts I've ever had!!!
Fun cocktails, good food, good service in NE
Delicious cocktails, great apps and a solid happy hour menu
Amazing craft cocktails! Great food! Love this place
Going back for the veg burger and fish tacos! Great atmosphere and staff, too.
I just stopped here briefly for an appetizer and a drink. Both were delicious! 😍 …
Delicious food, better drinks, all in all a great cocktail place to relax.
Charles was awesome. Food very tasty and Irish coffee was life changer
Great Old Fashioned. Best fish tacos & jerk chicken I've had.
Great food and phenomenal service. We will definitely be back.
Great cocktails and wonderful atmosphere
Great food and cocktails!
The absolute best drinks in Minneapolis, and great food too!
They kind of had me at conch fritters tho.
Stiff drinks, very good atmosphere, service, and food.
Service is great, the food is awesome and the old fashioneds are AMAZING
Thoughtful service, excellent crab cakes! 🦀 …
Excellent! I recommend anything that comes with their "end of summer risotto"
Amazing drinks!!! The Irish Coffee was phenomenal.
Great environment, fun drinks!
The Wagyu burger is epic and a must have!
Great ambiance, cocktails, food and service!
Great staff and delicious cocktails!
Amazing cocktails, food, and staff.
Great atmosphere, great service, a local spot with real personality. Try it. Then become a regular.
Great for drinks, didn't eat there.
Good food. A little pricey. Great ombience.
Best burger, amazing staff.
Amazing burger. Will be back.
Food was good. Service didn't come with a smile.
Overpriced for no reason. There are a lot of better options right down the street
Great food, great drinks, great service
Ahhhmazzinng place, the vibes, the setting, the food highly recommend
Only one thing. Do they serve Sangria?
Great mixology drinks and desserts
Great food, service, and music. Must try
Not my scene, but quality food and craft cocktails.
Go for the ambiance. Stay for the cocktails.
Great food and service!
Great place. Burger was awesome
Great Bloody Marys
Try the old fashion. You won't regret it.
Favorite place in MPLS!
Very kind to industry people!!
Excellent Benedictine cocktail
Great cocktails fun place
Good looking and Tasty cocktails.
Burger is VERY good
Amazing food and even better drinks
Best Irish coffee in town!!
Great service. Pretty noisy.
Little pricey but very fancy!
Tyler is the best cook!
Food and service are average.
great food and service
Great place for drinks.
Cool vibe and good drinks
First time here, like it so far.
Great cocktails.
Great neighborhood spot.
Great food with friends
Awesome
Awesome burger
Delicious food!
Delightful find!
Try the tacos
Winning spot.
Great spot
8 out of 9 happy hour food options include meat. I get they are going for a throwback vibe but lack of vegetarian options is something we should keep in the past. Even the brussels sprouts have pork in them.
Good drinks and vibe otherwise.
Fries were wildly disappointing. So pale and undercooked. Sent them back and no better. Weird thing to not have down. Not seasoned either.
First time dining here. Amazing...
Phenomenal wagyu burger!
I would also recommend the pork wings. I believe they have a couple different flavors to choose from.
Great staff.
Well definitely stop in again.
Amazing cocktails and great food! They also came into All Saints to give me my CC back that I forgot. Always a great experience and highly recommend.
I've tried Brussels Sprouts in many locations around the city and even country and this place has taken the #1 spot for the best ones I've ever tasted! They come in a large bowl with enough to share with your date :)
Best burger in the Twin Cities that no one knows about. Seriously how is that thing not on every burger list? Wow. So good!
(Translation) Nice restaurant with easy parking. We were a group of 8 people without a reservation and the waitress figured out more or less how to place us.
The food did not stand out, it did not have much flavor and we did not like it very much.
(Original)
Restaurante bonito, con fácil aparcamiento. Éramos un grupo de 8 personas sin reserva y la camarera resolvió más o menos bien como colocarnos.
La comida no destacó, no tenía mucho sabor y no nos gustó mucho.
(Translation) Good place to enjoy delicious food!!
(Original)
Buen lugar para disfrutar de una deliciosa comida!!