joan's in the Park

“This was our first visit here and we were celebrating my husband's birthday. They were very welcoming and attentive to our needs. They brought us celebratory champagne, had confetti on the table and took our picture for us to take with as a memory of the evening. Our waitress was knowledgeable and helped us made decisions for selections. The food was excellent and the flavors were unique, which is a plus for me! Our drinks were tasty. I enjoyed a refreshing non alcoholic drink. We me the owner, Joan and Susan, and were impressed with their genuine kindness, welcoming smiles and willingness to visit, and to make everyone welcome. This is a beautiful restaurant and it feels so comfortable here, and designed for a relaxing experience. I cannot recommend this place enough and I feel it's very fair priced for the food, hospitality and service.”

“First time at Joan's and I was blown away by the experience. Fine dining and white table clothes with a relaxed and casual setting. The onion bread was warm and savory with the whipped ricotta. The beef steak tartare was delicious. The cavatelli pasta was also very good. The filet mignon was incredible! Cooked a perfect medium rare too. The glaze on the filet coupled with the tomato sauce made for an irresistible taste. The Brown butter pudding for dessert is a must have dish! I was perfectly full after the 4 courses and dessert. The service was on point and every person on the team was friendly! I absolutely will be back to try other items on the menu.”

“We enjoy trying new restaurants in the Cities and returning to long-loved favorites. Joan's is the place we love returning to most. A tasting menu that's refined but never pretentious. Service that's attentive but not overbearing. I've had countless dishes here over the years and never a bad one. These folks love making your night special as much as they love making your food memorable. We'll keep coming back because this is simply one of the most consistently excellent restaurants you'll find in the area. Superb, again and again.”

“We went here for my husband’s birthday. Everyone was so kind and made his birthday special with confetti and bubbles. Our server had great wine pairing suggestions. Every bite was delicious. Pork schnitzel, lamb chop, spaghetti, and the shrimp were some highlights. We will absolutely be coming back.”

“Extremely personal service and hospitality. Food was excellent. Atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. Very thoughtful touches throughout the meal, the owners commitment to making their guests feel cared for is experienced at every step from reception to departure.”