Petite Leon - Minneapolis

Been meaning to try this place out for a while. The wife and I met up with a friend for dinner on a Friday night. We had a reservation for 6 PM but were running... read more Been meaning to try this place out for a while. The wife and I met up with a friend for dinner on a Friday night. We had a reservation for 6 PM but were running late. Called the restaurant to let them know and they were very accommodating. Good start and already a pleasant experience with their customer service.Once we got there, we were seated right away and the server came over with waters and helped us decide on some drinks. She was super friendly and courteous. Ordered a couple of drinks to get the evening started.The place has a old school casual vibe. Bar seating with a bunch of tables and booths that gives a classy vibe without being pretentious.We ordered the Piquillo Peppers for a snack and then ordered a bunch of appetizers. The peppers stuffed with goat cheese were excellent. The eggplant tostadas we also very good although a little on the oily side. The beets had a great balance of flavors between the creamy whipped feta and the serrano. The broccoli was the weakest of the apps I felt. It wasn't bad but not really standout either.For entrees, we shared the Steak Frites and Pollo al Carbon. Both of which were good. Even though a lot of places make Steak Frites or a similar dish, the béarnaise aioli and bordelaise chili sauce that came with this were what set it apart. Definitely would have that again and this would be something that would come to mind whenever I think of Steak Frites. The chicken was moist, cooked perfectly, boneless while retaining the shape of bone-in. The piri-piri sauce covering it had subtlety of flavor and enhanced the chicken in the best way. Definitely a delightful take on chicken.We finished off the meal by sharing a slice of the basque style cheesecake. Definitely a big enough of a piece to share between three people. I enjoyed the bitter basque style although it could have used a little more flavoring. The cream cheese overpowered the other flavors and even though the crumble helped, it wasn't enough.Overall, the service was great, most of the food was very good and the cocktails were enjoyable. I would go back for the peppers and the steak and give some of the other appetizers a try.

The food and service were mediocre at best. The prices were too high for the quality of food being served. It was also frustrating that they requested a tip on... read more The food and service were mediocre at best. The prices were too high for the quality of food being served. It was also frustrating that they requested a tip on top of the surcharge.

Dim lighting and very nice atmosphere for an evening dinner. Good for party of 2 and maybe as many as 8 comfortably. Started out with some small plates for appe... read more Dim lighting and very nice atmosphere for an evening dinner. Good for party of 2 and maybe as many as 8 comfortably. Started out with some small plates for appetizers and my top two were the piquillo peppers and the Le petite cheeseburger (yes we split a cheeseburger as an appetizer lol).For the main course we shared the steak picanha, skate and pollo Al carbon. All three were great but the skate would be my number 1 recommendation followed by the steak.My espresso martini was ok not great but the Paloma was really good. Overall very nice restaurant and we were very pleased with the experience!

Food was excellent. They must have amazing chefs...Service was very good too. We were there during happy hour. 6 buck beers too. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere:... read more Food was excellent. They must have amazing chefs...Service was very good too. We were there during happy hour. 6 buck beers too. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Price per person: $30–50 Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge street parking

What a fabulous HH. Not a lot for variety on the menu but ordered a few things to share! Perfect for a date night or small group. Service was great. Food: 4 Ser... read more What a fabulous HH. Not a lot for variety on the menu but ordered a few things to share! Perfect for a date night or small group. Service was great. Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $20–30 Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options: Free of charge street parking