Sidebar at Surdyk's

“One of my favorite places for an intimate date night. Their food is great, but what really makes this place special is the dessert. I will regularly skip dessert at other restaurants and come here afterwards instead. The chocolate tart with pretzel crust is absolutely divine. Pair it with a carajillo and you won’t be disappointed. The ambience is great and their servers are wonderful, especially if you sit at the bar with Evan!”

“We had such a lovely experience at Sidebar inside Surdyk’s. It’s an intimate, calm oasis that made our gathering feel special from the start, and it was easy to make a reservation, which we appreciated. The space is comfortable and quiet enough that we could easily hear each other, adding to the relaxed, cafe-like feel our server Ellu mentioned she loves about working there. The food was fresh and full of flavor. My mom really enjoyed the chicken sandwich and salad. I loved the crisp, well-prepared crudités, and Ken couldn’t stop raving about the milk bread French toast. The blueberry mocktail was refreshing and perfectly balanced. On top of all that, the staff was amazing. Our server was engaging, attentive, and genuinely added even more joy to our time together. Great food for the price, wonderful atmosphere, and exceptional service. We will definitely be back.”

“I have gone to Surdyk's so many times over the years - to pick up gruyere cheese and a baguette to make fondue, grab a bottle of wine to take to a party, pick up a few slices of dessert on a Saturday. When they put in Sidebar, I looked through the doorway, but didn't really think much about it. Friday we decided to go try out their cocktails. We traded our reserved table with another couple and sat at the bar. The staff is great. And they know cocktails. This was a lovely discovery, since a number of places we visited lately did not do cocktails well at all. I ordered the Tokyo Riff - yuzu vodka, cranberry liqueur, Vikre's herbal liqueur, and lime. When I asked if it was sweet, the bartender said he could add more lime for me. Which he did. It is a complex and very interesting cocktail. My husband ordered the No Sleep Till Brooklyn. We have had many cocktails over the years, and my husband declared it to be one of the best cocktails he had ever been served. It has bourbon, vermouth, maraschino liqueur, and an unusual bourbon liqueur. The bartender extended my husband's comments to the woman who designed the drink. Very interesting person! We ordered the cheese and charcuterie board. It was fantastic! All three cheeses were sensational, the pate was delicious, and even the slices of the unusual salami were great. The condiments balanced the cheese and meat choices very well, and the sweet and salty additions to the platter went perfectly with everything else. And finally, a place that serves enough crackers to go with the rest of the cheeseboard contents. We also tried the sweet corn fritters, and the dipping crema was a great foil for the fried dish. The staff behind the bar were knowledgeable and attentive, despite how busy they were. Honestly, they were fantastic! When we were leaving, we noticed almost 3/4 of the people were eating the burgers. We will have to do that next time. I highly recommend you stop by. Make reservations. The place is very busy. Also, don't enter via the cheese shop, because the hostess is at the door on the Hennepin side.”

“This quaint little gem in the Heart of NE is a total find! If you’re in the neighborhood and want a good food paired with an even better drink, you’ve come to the right place. The atmosphere is very small town but upscale. Because of the size, it’s usually pretty busy but that’s what makes it feel like a hometown restaurant. The drinks are absolutely delicious. You can tell they out time and effort into making these drinks. The food was amazing. Some very simple items that make it feel like you’re dining at a fine dining restaurant. The fact that it’s connected to a liquor store and cheese shop is so cool! The patio is great in the summer. It gives me Midtown vibes in NYC. Highly recommend this place!”

“One of the high end places for spending a special evening with colleagues, friends etc. Prices are also equally special. See pics and videos for more details. It is present inside a cheese 🧀 shop with liquor 🥃 shop on side (Actually it's the entrance from one side). Some parking 🅿️ spaces are available for free. Staff is very nice. They have large selections of drinks. To eat limited vegan vegetarian options are available. Thanks 👍”