I had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at the new Edina Grill officially opening on September 26th. Thank you David Burley for your invitation to the practice run!
The new space is completely different from the old restaurant. Edina Grill 2.0 is a hipper, more sophisticated version of the restaurant without being intimidating or a caricature of its former self. It is still casual enough that you can bring your kids, but cool enough that you could bring a first date.
The restaurant features a beautiful bar packed with a fantastic selection of premium beers on tap. Any restaurant that has Bell’s Two Hearted Ale on tap knows the score. The old restaurant had a counter. This is a full bar that could accommodate a happy hour crowd or a single diner not looking to sit at a table in the dining room. There were some familiar favorites on the limited test menu we experienced including their signature Turkey Burger. They retained the towels for napkins and self service silverware on the tables a detail I particularly enjoy. The wine list and menu prices also stayed the same or similar.
We began our meal by sharing some perogies. They were good though I am biased because my Eastern European grandmother makes the best perogies in the world. These were a close second. I had the Tuna Nicoise. A perfectly seared piece of fresh tuna served over green beans and artichokes. It was a great lunch option. We also sampled the meatloaf which was equally as good.
In my last review of the restaurant I complained about the entrance area. I was hoping they would resolve the waiting customer problem. The new waiting area is out of the way from the dining room and with the bar in place, I think they did a nice job solving this problem. Though judging how good the food and atmosphere is at the new restaurant, I am sure there will be no shortage of customers waiting for a table, hopefully they will be able to contol the crowds.
I think the Edina Grill offers some of the best value dining in the city. Everything is fresh, creative and energetic at a price anyone can afford. You can feel the passion for great food when you walk in the door.
The folks at Salut should take note. The majority of the diners that will be eating at your restaurant will be there because the wait for a table will be too long at the Edina Grill.
4 responses so far ↓
Bev // October 10, 2006 at 4:12 pm |
You don’t say where the new restaurant is
johngolden // October 10, 2006 at 5:00 pm |
The restaurant is located between 50th and 51st on France Avenue in Edina. Next to Salut.
http://www.edinagrill.com
Tim // October 11, 2006 at 9:45 pm |
My girlfriend and I moved to the Edina Grill neighborhood right when the move was happening. We love the food there, and everyone that works there is super nice. We said we would definitely go there again after the complimentary meal we received for the grand opening. The ribeye was the best in the cities, at least the ones I’ve tried, and that is half a cow at least.haha We are going back there tonight for a celebration, we can’t wait!
johngolden // October 16, 2006 at 10:05 pm |
Stopped in for our first official visit to the new restaurant for breakfast. It was fantastic. I had their classic Spinach Tomato Scramble. It seemed a bit more sophisticated in its presentation then it did at the old restaurant. If you go for breakfast order a glass of their fresh squeezed orange juice. It doesn’t get much better then that.
They are offering themed muli-course wine dinners now. The first one is in November and it is a Australian theme. They are serving Kangaroo as one of the courses. Interesting…