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First Course
- Restaurants
- Minneapolis, MN
About this business
Location details
5607 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. |
Diamond in the rough! – Part of me hesitates to write this because I’ve kind of been keeping First Course all to myself!! That is, if they were located downtown or in Uptown there would be a line out the door to get in every night. Instead, they are located in a subtle neighborhood in South Minneapolis with easy parking and in general you can walk in and find a table. BUT this restaurant is first class! Owner and chef Travis Metzger in my opinion ranks among the best in the Twin Cities. From his twist on traditional favorite... read more
HORRIBLE – This was by far the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. First when we walked in there were four or five tables available and had to wait ten minutes to be seated when we asked the host if there were a lot of reservations tonight he responded with "yes you are lucky to be able to eat here tonight." Needless to say the tables were never filled with customers even after we finished our meal. After a long wait for our food we received two disappointing and overpriced entrees of mushy, overcooked risotto at $1... read more
RUDEST TREATMENT EVER!!! – I just called to see if they any reservations left for tonight, as I live a few blocks away and wanted to check this place out. I called at 4pm, an hour before the restaurant opened, and the woman who answered said she didn't know if they had any spots available left tonight, then put the phone down presumably to check (but I could hear her converse with other workers there, and it wasn't about my question on reservations). After over three minutes of listening to her talk about something else and ... read more
Very nice restaurant in twin cities – We were a group of five went in today to FirstCourse. What a great evening we had!!! Starting with the bread, every course was so tasty. We ordered the anti pastI platter for appetizer. It was neatly laid out and very good. The wines we ordered were suggested by the waiter and they went well with the food. All of us ordered entrees and tasted each others. Chicken roulade, halibut, butternut squash ravioli, gnocchi and corn meal encrusted tilapia. The portion size was perfect. We would de... read more
Horrible service – We arrived, and it took 10-minutes after we were seated to get drink orders. It was another 35 minutes before we even saw a waiter to share the specials and take our order. Another 30 minutes until they brought the bread out, and another 15 after that until we got our first appetizer. One appetizer came AFTER our entrees came out. It's one thing if the kitchen is slow, but usually, wait staff is attentive, giving you updates, checking in. We got nothing. Our particular waiter never apologized for the crapp... read more
A great spot for first dates, first drinks and desserts. – The warm and inviting First Course is a great spot for first dates, first drinks and desserts, too. Tucked inside a little neighborhood strip mall in South Minneapolis, First Course is a warm, fire-lit bistro decorated in glowing Technicolor ambience. One wall is striped with hot pinks, earthy greens and sun-kissed yellow, giving the restaurant a minimalist-art-gallery vibe. Planters are filled with swirly, vertical stems, adding to the diverse shapes, colors and des... read more
GREAT FOOD, GOOD SERVICE, ENJOYABLE – JAKE, our waiter, was attentive, prompt and effieient. All the tapas we tried were wonderful with sufficient portions for a table of 4 to share and try. Pizza and fried olives were outstanding. Rissoto was NY quality and very tasty . WINE quality and prices were a pleasant surprise and great bargain. We stayed after closing and were treated pleasantly all evening. Good hospitality. A definite MUST TRY !
Great comfort food on a cold night. – Went to First Course yesterday evening. Table waiting for 7 and no rush to finish our drinks at the bar and get seated. As we normally do for our "supper club", several appetizers, tapas, and entrees were ordered. Everything was flawless! Some favs: duck, butternut squash ravioli, mussels in red curry. Also, the selection of cheese is outstanding. We had a white chedder with apple balsamic vinagar and it was wonderful. Will definately recommend to my friends.
Most disappointing service in Minneapolis – We went there on New Year's Eve and were very disappointed with the service. We had earlier reservations so there was only one other couple in the restaurant. The restaurant had a set menu but as we were waiting for a friend to join us, we heard the waitstaff discussing how they would be serving other items off their regular menu. Since we had time to waste, we asked our already unfriendly waitress (asking for our drink orders with arms crossed and never once smiling) to see the re... read more
Frequently asked questions about First Course
How is First Course rated?
First Course has a 4.3 star rating with 103 reviews.
When is First Course open?
First Course is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 4:00 p.m.
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