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Icehouse

American Restaurant, Music Venue, and Pub$$$$
Whittier, Minneapolis
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    The experts at Epicurious and The Wall Street Journal recommend this place
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    Jay J.
    "Wonderful craft cocktails, i recommend the icehouse rocks for $6."(3 Tips)
    Macey M.
    "Wednesday night whiskey and wings special was to die for!"(2 Tips)
    Adrienne W.
    "Sipping shots are amazing."(3 Tips)
    Lisa P.
    "I loved the For His Majesty."(2 Tips)
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  • Sharifa S.heart icon on user image
    Sharifa SimonAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Love that the menu changes. If the aerated cheesecake or the rabbit saddle w/ sausage comes back, order it! Brunch is delicious, the live music makes it very unique, the building is a gem.
  • Albert M.heart icon on user image
    Albert MAugust 23, 2014
    Atmosphere: excellent, jazz band, live music. Food: great, the lamb is excellent. Overall it's a great restaurant with very good service, good food and super good music!
  • The Wall Street Journal
    Named for a lyric in the Replacements anthem "Left of the Dial," the Playing Makeup, Wearing a Guitar is a riff on a classic Manhattan, made with carbonated bourbon and cola-cherry bitters. It rocks. Read more
  • City Pages
    City PagesMarch 27, 2013
    The opposites-attract concept has never been so deliciously extreme. An eclair with chewy maple-glazed pork is dressed with creamy, sharp cheddar cheese & stuffed between slices of a sugary bun! Read more
  • Chase M.heart icon on user image
    Chase MaxwellSeptember 19, 2015
    Fantastic, albeit pricy, cocktails. Beware the strength of the cocktails! All proceeds from the cover charge go to the musician, which is a laudable model. Fantastic ambience—perfect for dates.
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
    The wings are frenched to resemble lollipops, cured in a mixed-spice dry rub, smoked over hickory wood, then flash-fried and garnished with green-tomato chutney and smoky barbecued carrots. Read more
  • City Pages
    City PagesAugust 5, 2014
    The concept behind the new Icehouse was to create a fun-for-all restaurant and music venue on Eat Street, with a chef-driven menu of imaginative, elevated small plates. Read more
  • Poppa W.
    Poppa WheelieMarch 29, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    The Pickle Jar is the original from the PickleBarrel 500, and only $6! Value!
  • Lisa P.heart icon on user image
    Lisa PercyFebruary 16, 2014
    Colonel Mustard!  Drink menu was outstanding.  I loved the For His Majesty.  The Salty Caramel Macarons are to die for.  I want to go back for the 10 course meal at the chef's bar.  
  • Hilary G.
    Hilary GJanuary 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Thursday nights they have a surprise five dollar food item and three dollar drink so be sure to ask what it is that night! Strong drinks so you get your money's worth. Great service-Tim is the man.
  • Amanda B.
    Amanda B.March 4, 2014
    Splurge and get the $10 foie gras add-on to the burger. Even if it's lunch time. It was the best burger I have ever had!!
  • Lynn S.heart icon on user image
    Lynn StudenyFebruary 10, 2015
    I ate at the Icehouse for the first time on Saturday. Great atmosphere and the steak skirt was excellent. Overall, very impressed. Would defiantly recommend and go again.
  • Steve S.heart icon on user image
    Steve SmithJanuary 29, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    Good selection of whisky and cocktails. Food is spendy and if it’s busy on a show night you’re sort of fending for yourself. Come for the outstanding music.
  • City Pages
    City PagesNovember 13, 2012
    Voted City Pages top ten craft cocktail bars! The drink menu goes on for days, with every sort of classy cocktail, from frilly girly drinks to the Robert Mitchum whiskey collection.
  • Heavy Table
    Heavy TableJuly 25, 2012
    The trio of cured salmon is fresh, silky, and served with a kick-ass dill, rye, and anchovy marinade. Be sure to order the bourbon caramel sundae to top things off. Read more
  • Mary G.heart icon on user image
    Mary GastJuly 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The pork cutlet at lunch is amazing! Little apple slaw and brie. I do no bun and salad instead, but it's still delicious! Great brunch on weekends too!
  • Peter E.heart icon on user image
    Peter EklundFebruary 22, 2020
    Never had the food, but their $6 mini cocktails are fantastic! Try the one with absinthe, it's amazing. Great venue for slam poetry
  • Georgia A.heart icon on user image
    Georgia AnsleyDecember 4, 2015
    Such an amazing place for brunch and live music. The food is amazing and everyone is very friendly.
  • Ricardo Jesus Q.
    Ricardo Jesus QuesoMarch 1, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great place to be if you're soup curious
  • Jay J.heart icon on user image
    Jay JacksonSeptember 5, 2019
    Great, creative food. Wonderful craft cocktails, i recommend the icehouse rocks for $6. Also a great music venue. Win - win!
  • Guy
    GuyApril 12, 2015
    A Negroni, Aperol in place of the Campari. Talk to the bartender about Cocchi Vermouth di Torino vs Kina Lillet.
  • Tom H.heart icon on user image
    Tom HorgenJune 7, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The craft they put into the space, the food and the drinks is amazing. Grab a seat on the far side of the balcony for the best seat in the house.
  • Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
    Mpls.St.Paul MagazineDecember 18, 2012
    Best Hipster Hangout: New School 2012: Here’s how you know you’re in the right place: The walls are fragrant cedar, the drinks have clever names, and the servers are mustachioed. http://bit.ly/UPfToG
  • Abby A.heart icon on user image
    Love the Bloody Marys here! Great brunch menu, including brunch sandwiches.
  • Frank
    FrankFebruary 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome Reuben. Fantastic brisket sandwich. Great veggie burger. Awesome service. Matt and Brian are great!!!!!!!Awesome customer service
  • Arielle L.
    Arielle LenoxJuly 5, 2018
    Such a cool atmosphere with great live music. Good spot to go for dinner and hangout all evening!
  • Angela C.
    Angela ChangJune 30, 2013
    Never leave this place without ordering the apple pie. One of the best in town :)
  • Nathaniel H.
    Nathaniel HoodAugust 3, 2013
    Excellent environment. Great setup. Creative drinks. Slow service, but the blame goes to the waitress, not establishment. Certainly recommended.
  • Amy S.heart icon on user image
    Amy SullivanMarch 19, 2015
    Fascinating cocktail options. Great menu. Warm service.
  • City Pages
    City PagesJanuary 30, 2015
    Best invention since sliced bread! The Sipping Shot is too big to be tossed back, but to little to be an overpriced cocktail. Read more
  • Cyn C.
    Cyn CollinsJune 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Great music and sound, try several of the delicious cocktails for $5, delicious oysters n shrimp po' boy!
  • Jenniferheart icon on user image
    JenniferAugust 12, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get any slice of pie for dessert. You won't be disappointed.
  • John E.
    John EichtenApril 10, 2013
    Apparently Tuesdays with Bunny Clogs are either Date Nights or Girls Nights Out here. Awesome sound system designed by music mixer Jay Perlman!
  • Gabriel D.
    Gabriel DouglasJune 14, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Olives: you get about 70-80 really good olives. Most still have pits. The marinate is great.
  • Ben R.heart icon on user image
    Ben RosasJuly 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome vegetarian food you should try, even as a meat-eater.
  • Kate M.
    Kate MurrayApril 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Satan Laughs and Spreads His Wings is delicious for sipping. Stronger than it tastes, for sure.. You'll feel it in the morning if you have too many!
  • Stephen K.heart icon on user image
    Stephen KoontzNovember 24, 2014
    You go there for the good local music and you're surprised by the quality of food
  • Kasey S.
    Kasey SkalaNovember 24, 2012
    Spicy lamb casserole is amazing. Scallops with prosciutto is tasty.
  • Sean S.heart icon on user image
    Sean ScottApril 21, 2018
    The drinks are awesome and so are the garlic wings
  • Shalani J.
    Shalani JainJuly 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is amazing on all levels. Great space, service, food, and drinks!
  • Laura N.
    Laura NorenJanuary 19, 2014
    Great cocktails - try Strangers in the Night if you like vodka
  • Rachel M.
    Rachel MusolfJuly 6, 2012
    Service = not great. But good sippin shots rocks style. Hopefully will get better in a few months. Hopefully the music will get better as well... Atmosphere is different & enjoyable.
  • Macey M.heart icon on user image
    Macey MeyerAugust 20, 2016
    Wednesday night whiskey and wings special was to die for!
  • Jon C.
    Jon CassAugust 19, 2012
    Beef brisket hash is spicy and tasty.....yum
  • Maggie M.
    Maggie MasonJuly 10, 2014
    Superior Bloody Marys, and they go all out with garishes on the weekends.
  • Brandon S.
    Brandon SullivanSeptember 4, 2012
    Kind of pricey for the quality/portions of food. Punctual service and decent sound system. Good place for the guild of elder-hipsters.
  • Kelly L.heart icon on user image
    Kelly LoubetNovember 11, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    If you love bacon... Ask for the pork belly!
  • Leah M.
    Leah MicheleDecember 9, 2012
    Great space, great sound system for live music. Casual atmosphere. Less than stellar service, though.
  • Grant
    GrantJanuary 11, 2013
    Mushroom pot pie is excellent. Try it even if you don't like mushrooms.
  • Maggie R.
    Maggie RJune 17, 2012
    Lovely atmosphere, service, music and acoustics. $5 original cocktails.
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