Named “Best French Restaurant, populist vote” by Mpls St. Paul Magazine, Barbette has also received "best of's" from local press for its late night dining, desserts, wine list, date spot, music, and, of course, those French fries that accompany the steak frites. Chef Sarah Master uses local and organic ingredients as often as possible, presenting beautiful food in a casual, eclectic, bistro atmosphere. Says Star Tribune reviewer Rick Nelson: "I reveled in a meal that tasted far more expensive than the final tab suggested..." and, " a restaurant that can be enjoyed by diners of all ages." Tasting menus are available upon request with prior notice, and if you have any special dietary needs we are happy to accommodate when possible. Barbette is a member of Heartland Food Network, whose mission is to encourage and facilitate the increased consumption of local foods as a way to build stronger communities, healthier lives and a cleaner environment. Barbette also supports the work of The Land Stewardship Project, and a host of other organizations that focus on sustainable agriculture and supporting local economy.

Barbette has an extensive beer, wine, and cocktail menu, and offers a large champagne list at near-retail prices.

Happy hour is 3-6 pm Monday through Friday and 10pm-close Sunday - Thursday.

Barbette has a beautiful patio available for outdoor seating when weather permits.

We offer a Prix Fixe dinner on Mondays, with live music starting at 10pm.

Barbette has several food & wine events throughout the year, including our Bastille Day Block Party, July 12, 2009.

Barbette is named for the renowned aerialist Vander Clyde, who graduated from high school early so as to join the circus. Using the stage name 'Barbette', he became a world-famous performer, moving to France in the 1930's. He was a friend to Jean Cocteau and Man Ray, appearing in Cocteau's first film "LE SANG D'UN POÈTE" (The Blood of a Poet), 1930. Man Ray's photographs of Vander/'Barbette' appear beautifully reproduced in an out-of-print book along with Cocteau's essay about Barbette's performances. (If anyone finds our copy, please return it.) Vander Clyde later returned to the States and taught aerial work at Disney.

Barbette features a rotation of local artist's works on its 'gallery' wall. If you are interested in showing work, please email us some examples and they will be forwarded to our curator.

Barbette is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night dining 8-1am Sunday-Thursday and 8-2am Friday and Saturday.

Call for reservations at 612-827-5710.

We are located on the corner of Lake and Irving in Uptown Minneapolis.
1600 West Lake Street
Mpls, MN 55408
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Barbette accepts all major credit cards and cash, but not checks.

We take reservations; please keep in mind that on busy nights we will hold your table for only 15 minutes past your reservation time. We do not accept same day reservations after 5pm. We only reserve a portion of the room, so you can always expect to be able to walk in.