Dan DeBaun
My wife and I had the pleasure of going to Cave Vin for the first time. We were looking for a hidden gem restaurant we haven’t been to before and are so happy we went here. The service was incredible and the food delicious. Best tartare I’ve ever had. I don’t know much about wine but enjoyed tasting what my wife ordered. They seem to have a great selection. We can’t wait to come back again!
Carolina Margaria
Delicious! The service is outstanding, the drinks just keep on coming, the food is delicious and I honestly can't say enough.
THE BEST GARLIC FRIES in the Twin Cities.
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Update:
Highly recommend the tartare, the lamb, the steak, the tres leches cake and the fries.
They no longer do the garlic fries but the fries are still on point and I could drink the garlic aoili it's so good.
We've been coming here for 3 years and it's still a super chill intimate place with amazing food and great service. The menu can change whenever they feel like it (they print it the day of and can even customize it if you have a special celebration) so you never get bored!
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Post pandemic update: still a great place with delicious food and service. They haven't sacrificed quality at all.
Kristin H
This place is such a gem! The service was unmatched. The manager (maybe owner) was quick to greet us, gave us a sample of wine while we waited and checked in frequently. The food was incredible! The pesto pasta was amazing, the beat salad was a surprisingly refreshing and delicious starter that I was not expecting to love as much as I did! It was all great. Would definitely recommend!
Joanne Platt
What a delightful and cozy gem of a restaurant! This was our first time dining at Cavé Vin, but it won't be our last. From start to finish we were impressed with the quality of the delicious food and engaging, proficient service. The mussels in white wine were perhaps the best I have ever enjoyed, and the salad of alternately layered beets and cucumbers tasted as wonderful as it was artfully presented. The top sirloin was blanketed in a smooth demi glace and served with a pat of Bleu cheese butter that slowly melted into the sauce. My one regret was not ordering the baguette to mop up all the decadent sauces that accompanied the mussels and steak! We will definitely add Cavé Vin into our rotation of favorite restaurants!
Gabriel Mata
This unsuspecting gem was an exquisite dining experience. With a party of 4, we practically tried everything. There is an amazing wine selection that the staff is informed on and we had an exquisite paring. All of the food was amazing, truly a feast. Come hungry. We did not have room for dessert, so we had both and we do not regret them. I highly recommend this restaurant and the owner is just absolutely wonderful. Before we left, a table before us applauded the kitchen staff. We should have done the same. One of my favorite restaurants in Mpls.
Joy Hazucha
Delicious food, as before. Great service and pleasant space. Great for early Valentine's!
Eric Cook
I love this cozy little nook. I can always count on an exceptional meal and is one of a very few places I look forward to dessert. Tres Leches is a MUST! The pork tenderloin is fabulous, and has not changed since I first dined here many moons ago. The mussels are the best I have had anywhere. Simple, classic, no-nonsense preparation with quality ingredients. I decided on the Flank Steak this time and it certainly did not disappoint! Perfectly cook and delicious, but don't take my word for it, check out the pic! Cheers!
Kathryn Stoffregen McTigue
Best meal I've had in a while! Mussels that taste like they actually came from the sea in the most delicious sauce. Our server suggested that she leave the bowl and bring more bread - a woman who just gets it. Perfectly cooked lamb and vegetables. My partner thought his steak was a little overdone, but still melt in your mouth high quality. Went for my birthday and received complimentary dessert. If you like chocolatey spoonfuls of heaven, I highly recommend the pot de creme.
Kristin
Been wanting to try this place for a long time. I love French restaurants. Unfortunately there isn’t much for French food on the menu but the owner did say if you book ahead they can pre-order escargot and they serve it out of the shell in what I’m sure is some great garlic buttery yumminess. Service is exceptional (we had Andy) and they personalize the menu which is fun. You can tell the Caesar salad dressing is home made (very good). Great mussels and steak tar tar. Not a fan of sirloin being served with the steak frites. Not much flavor to that cut but it was cooked perfectly with a very nice outside sear. Frites and aioli were great. Nice light desserts as well. Wine menu wasn’t extensive but gives you what you’d need (besides a Bordeaux) and it’s affordable.
Jenny Spencer
The menu at Cave Vin is full of variety. It's the perfect place to go if you're looking to explore different flavors and try something new. American dishes are really awesome.
Beverly Fritz
My best friend are both impressed with Cave Vin. Loved our house white wine from Spain - only $6 a glass. The PEI mussels for a small plate were delicious. We shared our entree (chicken) and loved every bite. A hidden neighborhood gem. Make sure to make a reservation.
K.C. Danzansky
Cave Vin is truly a neighborhood gem! The food is always outstanding (mussels, frites and tartar are go-tos) and the service is exemplary. Ken is a consummate host and a delightful conversationalist. If you’re lucky enough to have Marquis as a server, your evening will be even better! The atmosphere is elegant, yet comfortable, and I always feel welcomed, whether dressed up or down. One of our very favorites!
Misha Shvartsman
Great service. Saturday, 12/3 night. My girlfriend and I celebrated our 10 years together!! Our waiter, a young fellow was super attentive, super helpful, and with a great sense of humor. My girlfriend also liked him, and the food was amazing!!! She had some kind of salmon with risotto that tasted like you went to heaven, and my ravioli was super delicious as well. Desserts completed the picture notwithstanding great Riesling and espresso that allowed us to continue evening later with 3 hours of dancing!!
Geoffrey M Brown
Great food, lovely atmosphere. Even brought our 1 yr old and had a good time. Muscles were delicious, frittes with aioli were on point, and the spinach salad was nice and simple lightly dressed. Marquis took good care of us and the owner was sweet to our kiddo. He even offered off-menu kid-friendly options. As a family with a young child who like nice places, it's good to find an upscale spot that's family friendly.
Allecia Plamondon
Amazing food, always awesome service! This is one of my favorite places for a nice meal and wine. The first time I came the owner paired a glass of wine with my bucatini and it was the perfect fit.
Rachel Arneson
I was nervous about the reservation procedure, especially since I was calling the day of. But it was a risk well worth taking. The wine, the Seafood Stew, and the service were all easily the best I’ve had in my lifetime. Also, it was refreshing to not be rushed through our order. We ordered each course as we finished the one before it. Go to Cavé Vin!
Gail Thayer Penner
Phenomenal service. Great wine selection. The best lamb! We can’t wait to go back for our birthdays in June to enjoy the patio.
Gerard O'Halloran
Great wine, beer. simple menu all good. rec: seafood stew, steak frites, all salads. all desserts are awesome
Jim Lunde
Absolutely the best french fries we've ever had! Great owner and staff. Super wine selection.
Terry Metelak
Tonight, myself and three family members dined at Cave Vin at 5555 Xerxes Ave S. It was our first visit and certainly won't be our last. Ken, the owner of this establishment, was actively working the floor insuring everything went smoothly. Tim, our server was knowledgeable, patient and attentive. Did I mention that the food was superb. Thanks, Cave Vin for a great dining experience.
The Metelaks
Roger Beck
You will never be disappointed! The best for flavor and super friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Sarah Slavick Malakoff
Ken and the staff take hospitality to a new level, and every dish is phenomenal. You can't go wrong with your order, from starters to dessert, and can rest assured you'll be treated like family here. My favorites: Beef tartare or baked feta to start, then onion soup, the chicken or Arctic char (or lamb if it's on the menu), then pot du creme or tres leches for dessert. Yum!
Clarke Farup O'Reilly
Used the Steak frites to "test" - prepared as ordered, excellent frites and service. Nice wine list, we got in early before the rush. Nice neighbourhood place that is worth a trip from anywhere in town.
Ashley Hawks Patterson
I have fallen in love. With the food, the owner, the staff, the wine, the ambiance. Xo
Scott Rudolph
Enjoyed a late dinner last night which included a couple glasses of French red, the smoked Salmon and Trout spread, julienne fries, PEI mussels, 2 plates of Tres Leches, and a cup of coffee. Love this place! Solid execution as always!
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