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Sanctuary: Traveler Reviews

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#32 of 958 restaurants in Minneapolis
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  • Cuisines: American, Mediterranean, Eclectic, Fusion
  • Address: 903 Washington Av. S., Minneapolis, MN

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( 9-12 of 12 )
“Not Impressed”

Sanctuary

Nov 11, 2007
3/8 found this review helpful

I made reservation a couple weeks ahead based on the menu on their website. When they gave us the menu nothing was the same. The selections are very limited. I had a hard time choosing because many of the items did not sound good to me. The atmosphere is lovely and the manager was a good host. Our waitress was not great. Her timing was off. She constantly was interuppting the conversation and was to quick trying to remove the plates when people were not completely finished. I had the shrimp appetizer, 2 small shrimp soaked in sauce for $9, I also had squash soup which was not particularly tasty and overly salty. My entree was sirloin with some blueberry barbeque sauce (did not taste any blueberries) it came with fried tofu and spinach. I substituted the tofu for some grated purple potatoes that were not great. For dessert we split 2 chocolate decadence which was a small scoop of ice cream, chocolate mouuse and a piece of rich chocolate, our piece was much smaller then our dinner companions that also ordered it. Of the 4 of us I liked th food the least. My husband had the pork tenderloin and liked it. Our companions had the mahi mahi, but the portion was so small that he was still hungry. His wife had the lamb shanks and she enjoyed them The wines were very good and reasonably priced. I think they are trying so hard to make things unusual that they are forgetting that some people just want normal selections to taste good. For me I probably would not go back there are just so many great places that I would rather go to and spend my money.

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“Outstanding”

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5 of 5 stars
Minneapolis
Nov 7, 2007
2/4 found this review helpful

We were looking for a new Sushi restaurant and accidently walked into Sanctuary. As it often happens with accidental discoveries, this restaurant is absolutely lovely. The atmosphere is casual, but elegant. The menu is simple, but well put together. The management and staff are AMAZING!!! The food was incredible and well priced. We had two "entice" selections, dinner, bottle of wine for under $110. The dessert was complimentary and absolutely delicious. Michael (owner/manager) was very curtious and attentive. Molly (our server) was great as well.

Highly recommend!!!

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“Darn good”

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4 of 5 stars
Minneapolis, MN
Nov 5, 2007
3/5 found this review helpful

After our friends referred us to this restaurant, my husband & I checked it out on a Friday night. It's a cozy space, which will be awesome when the snow flies, as there is fireplace! The host / owner Michael (which many folks will know by sight, as he has been around some of the best establishments for years) was as inviting and gracious as ever, the server was knowledgeable and truly excited by the menu (they just brought on a new chef), and the food was, indeed, yummy! We will be back!!

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“Wonderful new restaurant.”

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5 of 5 stars
Minneapolis, MN
Oct 30, 2007
4/6 found this review helpful

Sanctuary is a marvelous little restaurant a block from the Guthrie. The name reflects the atmosphere--a retreat from the hectic world outside, where you can linger over a truly delicious meal. The cuisine is innovative in just the right way--not done just to be original, but because the flavors meld together beautifully. No one can eat at Sanctuary just once; your tastebuds will demand a return engagement.

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903 Washington Av. S., Minneapolis, MN
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