Book Club Restaurant - American restaurant in Minneapolis - 5411 Penn Ave S, USA

Very charming place that feels just like a cozy family home. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to enjoy a meal. Our server was exceptionally friendly and attentive, which added to the overall positive experience.

Overall [2/5] Food is not good. Don’t recommend and won’t be returning. Food [1/3] Shrimp skewer was very tasty and the only thing that stood out that night. The fried tofu was good but wasn’t anything memorable. The entrees were a huge let down. For how trendy this places looked, both the steak and chicken were very poorly seasoned and somewhat tough to eat. Ended up having to ask for the shrimp skewer sauce on the side and steak sauce in order to consume it. The roasted potato salad felt more like regular roasted potatoes, but at least it was tasty. Broccolini is pretty average tasting. Dessert (forgot to take photos because service was slow) was not at the level of a restaurant. Only decent one was the banana split, where there was some caramelization on the bananas that enhanced the flavor. Service [0/1] Very slow service. Other tables who order after us got food first. Ambiance [1/1] Great atmosphere, lighting, and decorations. Dining set was good.

For me the food saved this place. It had that odd smell that you find in some restaurants. The server and host were fine but seemed bored. There was a nice booth available but they stuck us at tables(which need updated.) My group of 5 all enjoyed everything we ordered and the cocktails. Pricing is fairly decent as well.

Loved the bread pudding here! Like a French toast that got dressed up for a fancy party. Coffee was perfect. I always hate when chicken sandwiches are too thick but the one here is crispy and just the right thickness. I haven't even eaten the Cobb salad I brought home yet but it looks beautiful. Great service and a nice atmosphere. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options labeled on the menu.

First and last time eating food from here. There was a laughable amount of chicken on my sandwich. The chocolate pot de cream was way too heavy on the cocoa powder. We were really excited to eat here but it was very disappointing.

Purely delicious. A very unique menu (that changes over time). I had the Mezcal Sour to drink and loved it!! The strong smoky taste was perfect for our winter meal. My salmon was cooked perfectly and the cheese underneath was very well paired. Husband loved his seafood red curry!!

We enjoyed a late lunch at The Book Club. There were an abundance of vegan and vegetarian options and the food was fabulous! Our server, Monica, made it a fun experience.

I have nothing to complain about. My fiancé and I shared both the fried tofu and both the steak and chicken kabobs. All were amazing. I had the Broccoli Mac and Cheese with added fried chicken. And my fiancé had the fried chicken sandwich with house made chips. Neither of us talked while eating. It met our expectations and we will be back. We went fairly late and it wasn’t busy at all.