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810 W. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408

612-825-3737

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Best Bowling Alley
Award Winner 2011

Cuisine(s): American, Brunch, Traditional

Hours: Daily 8am-2am

Price: $, $$

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards
Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Late Night, Lunch

Entertainment: Live Entertainment

Alcohol: Full bar
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Description

Let's play free association. Theater....steaming pots of java. Bowling shoes....petite syrah. Neighborhood bar....exquisite beer list. Clearly you've been hanging around the Bryant-Lake Bowl, where a certain sort of perfect life has been achieved, a life where a love of the vine and a fascination with mastering the 7-10 split exist in beautiful harmony. Meals are reliable, hipster-diner fare: salads, pasta, fruit, cheese, sandwiches, burritos, and breakfast. Even if you're not much of an athlete, the Forties decor and unpushy service make this a swell place to while away the afternoon.

Mrs. Smith Live at the Bowl

7:00 p.m. every Thu., Fri., Sat. from May 17 until May 26

Mrs. Smith is back and better than ever in this brand-new revue.
Vilification Prom Night

10:00 p.m. every Fri., Sat. from May 25 until May 26

Now that schools throughout the metro are impatiently surrendering to summer, sightings of nattily attired youngsters traversing the Twin Cities in...
Cheap Date Night

Every Mon.

If you're looking for a way to hook that special sweetie you've been eyeing, or if you just need a reason to get out on Monday night, then you need...
Rockstar Storytellers: The Next Level

7:00 p.m. June 3
Phoenix

7:00 p.m. every Wed., Sun. from June 6 until June 24

The Anchor Theatre Collective presents its first production, a mounting of Scott Organ's play from the 2010 Humana Festival of New American Plays. ...

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2011 | Best Bowling Alley

If bowling is an ideal game for socializing, one best enjoyed with a cold beer (or three) and a handful of friends, then Bryant-Lake Bowl must be the ideal bowling alley. There's none of that impersonal, computerized scoring or other gimmicks, nor do you have to worry about leagues hogging all the lanes if you come on the wrong night of the week. Instead, you get to enjoy the thrills of do-it-yourself scoring, admittedly a relic of a bygone era but one that gets more fun in direct... More »
2006 | BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE

Seriously, watch Blind Date if you want a decent blueprint for a good first date. The producers have a sound basic structure, even as they populate it with silicone augmented sociopaths and sleazy fame-whores: Combine light exercise with artistic endeavor, finish with a shared meal, and you can see whether a nascent love affair is going to spark or sputter. Short of a production company picking up your bar tab, one of the best first-date bets in town is Monday nights at Bryant-Lake Bowl. The... More »
2004 | BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE

Some of us unlucky few, when put face to face with an individual we are attracted to for a first date, are reduced to neurotic, sweaty-palmed, compliment-fumbling train wrecks barely able to formulate cohesive sentences. Just like Stan Marsh on South Park, still unable to tell Wendy Testaburger his true feelings. It is for people like us that there is the Bryant-Lake Bowl, by far one of the most laid-back atmospheres in town and one place where first dates are bound to run smoothly.... More »
2004 | BEST THEATER FOR COMEDY

One should never count out the yuk-yuk progeny of Aristophanes from Brave New Workshop, Comedy Sportz, or Stevie Ray's Comedy Troupe. But the Bryant-Lake Bowl remains our favorite spot for left-of-center comedy. The Scrimshaw Brothers regularly bring their brainy satire and shameless silliness to the BLB's tiny stage, and Joshua Scrimshaw's moonlighting gig with David Mann and Craig Johnson in The Worst Holiday Pageant Ever was funnier than an eggnog dunk tank. Our absolute favorite BLB show... More »
2003 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR A FIRST DATE

There are certainly more impressive (read: expensive and fancy) options, but on a very first date, who needs the pressure (Also, more cynically, are you really sure yet that this person is worth a hundred-dollar dinner) So allow us to suggest a more casual option, the Bryant-Lake Bowl, where you'll find all the first-date necessities and more. The food is great and reasonably priced and can accommodate anyone from vegan to raging carnivore (for those who fall in the middle of that... More »
2003 | BEST THEATER FOR COMEDY

The Bryant-Lake Bowl is, of course, not exclusively devoted to comedy, but it is home to some of the smartest get-your-laugh-on theater in town, from sketch comedy to one-person shows, and a lot of Fringe Festival revivals. Here's where you can catch the acerbic satire of the Ministry of Cultural Warfare, the rock 'n' roll goofs of Ferrari McSpeedy, the one-of-a-kind phenomenon of No Refunds Theatre's Kung Fu Hamlet, and many of the Twin Cities' best improv groups. Among other notably... More »
2001 | BEST BEER SELECTION IN A BAR

Eighteen beers on tap. Eighteen! Pilsner Urquell, Bell's Amber, Hop Ottin' IPA, Grain Belt--all for a mere $3.75 a pint, and that's not even counting the special, guest beers. Then, another 15 lagers in cans or bottles--from Hamm's in cans to Sapporo. Ten ales of every stripe, from cult-favorite Theakston's Old Peculiar (at $3.75 not much more than you pay at the beer store) to Young's Old Nick Barley Wine. Add in half a dozen more stouts, half a dozen porters, and then, factor in 16 more... More »
2000 | BEST BEER SELECTION IN A BAR

"Best" doesn't always mean "most." No, Bryant-Lake Bowl does not offer every beer known to man or woman. But they do have a mighty liberal selection of fine, high-quality beers. The tap beers ($3.75) include a nice array of local brands (two each from Summit and James Page, plus one from Schell's, and Grain Belt Premium) as well as some of the world's finest, most venerated beers: Guinness, Newcastle, and Anchor Steam. They also offer a good selection of other bottled ales, lagers, porters,... More »

The Princess Bride Drinking Game

By Jessica Armbruster | Wed, May 16, 2012

For kids of the '80s, The Princess Bride is a flick that carries warm memories. Although the movie centers on a tale of vengeance, arranged marriage, plans of suicide, and the occasional poisoning, narrator Peter Falk and the fairytale cast manage... More »
Mrs. Smith is back, Broadway style

By Ed Huyck | Wed, May 16, 2012

After a year where his Mrs. Smith alter-ego had a scary Halloween, hosted a failing fundraiser, and then went to a women's prison, David Hanbury wanted to explore a different side of the character -- ... More »
Jaime Carrera's 'Sensation' brings a taste of the '80s to BLB

By Sheila Regan | Thu, April 26, 2012

If you feel like you just don't have enough style in your life, you may want to head over to the Bryant-Lake Bowl this Sunday for a healthy dose of '80s glitz served up by performance artist Jaime Car... More »
Soul Train vs. Solid Gold

By Jessica Armbruster | Wed, April 25, 2012

For this special performance boasting "beauty, boobs, and bounce!" at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater, New York City's Brown Girls Burlesque will be teaming up with Foxy Tann and friends for an evening of performances by talented ladies and gents of ... More »
SENSATION

By Sheila Regan | Wed, April 25, 2012

Leave it to interdisciplinary artist Jaime Carrera to continually wow us with hilarity and subversiveness. His newest evening at the Bryant-Lake Bowl takes Solid Gold, the quintessentially 1980s variety show famous for its lusty dance numbers set ... More »
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GSeven | Saint Paul, MN | 7 Reviews

| Mon, May 3, 2010

Good food, good beer, and a theater where you can enjoy both while you take in a show. What's not to like?
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hhunt | Minneapolis, MN | 129 Reviews

| Mon, May 3, 2010

cheap date night is the best! bowling, wine & cheap, yet yummy bites = first date bliss
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chrisfrost508 | Minneapolis, MN | 4 Reviews

| Thu, September 17, 2009

Fun place chill atmosphere to get some grub, drinks, and bowl.
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Main Menu

Appetizers

Cup $4.00
Bowl $6.00

Soup Of The Day

Cup $4.00
Bowl $6.00

Vegetarian Chili Cheddar Cheese And Red Onions

$4.75

Chips & Salsa

$6.75

Chips & Guacamole

$8.75

Chips, Salsa & Guacamole

$7.50

Grilled Flatbread
daily preparation -or- fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, and red onion

Small $9.00
Large $13.00

Interstate Artisanal Cheese Plate
accompaniments, crackers, baguette

$8.50

Mock Duck Rolls
pan fried, ginger tahini sauce

Small $10.00
Large $14.00

Beer Plate
sausage, prosciutto, terrine, cheese, house pickled vegetables, crackers

$8.75

Larry Schultz Organic Chicken Wings
sweet and spicy bbq or lemon, garlic, herb

$9.50
Add Roasted Chicken, Ground Beef, Or Roasted Pork $3.25
Add Sour Cream $1.25
Add Guacamole $1.75

Small Four Nachos
cheddar, pepperjack, beans, salsa, and red fresno peppers

$13.50
Add Roasted Chicken, Ground Beef, Or Roasted Pork $3.25
Add Sour Cream $1.25
Add Guacamole $1.75

Big Four Nachos
cheddar, pepperjack, beans, salsa, and red fresno peppers

$7.00

Homemade Tater Tots
sriracha aioli

Salads
All Of Our Dressings Are Made Right Here. Choose From Green Goddess, Ginger Tahini, Black River Blue Cheese, Balsamic, Champagne Dijon Vinaigrette, 1000 Island. Add Protein To Any Salad. Roasted Organic Chicken $3.25

Small $7.25
Large $9.50

Organic Mixed Greens
carrot, cucumber, and red onion

$11.00

Roasted Beets With Spinach
goat cheese, orange segments, red onion, champagne dijon vinaigrette

$11.00

Chop Salad
romaine, pastures a plenty ham, cheddar, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, hard boiled egg, croutons, champagne dijon vinaigrette

$10.00

Ceasar
grilled roma tomato, parmesan, ciabatta toasts

$14.75

Grilled Bison Salad
roasted red peppers, bibb lettuce, shaved red onions, tomato, blue cheese, caramelized onions, black river blue cheese dressing

$1.75

Side Grilled Baguette

Entrees

Fresh Fish Dish

From A Local Farm

Seasonal Vegetarian

Nightly Pasta

$14.00

Pork Sirloin
polenta cakes, asparagus, tarragon, sunny side up egg

$11.00

English Pea Risotto
shallots, chili flake, parmesan, mint, pea shoots

$10.00
Add Pastures A Plenty Bratwurst $3.00

Soho Grand Mac & Cheese
diced onions, sharp cheddar, parmesan, toasted bread crumbs

$11.00
Add Tofu $2.00
Add Mock Duck $2.25
Add Roasted Organic Chicken $3.25
Add Bison $4.00

Pad Thai
rice noodles, red onion, carrot, cilantro, bean sprouts, crushed peanuts. served mild, medium or hot

$11.75
Add Coconut Yellow Curry $1.25
Add Tofu $2.00
Add Mock Duck $2.25
Add Roasted Organic Chicken $3.25
Add Bison $4.00

Basmati Rice And Steamed Vegetables
broccoli, mushroom, carrot, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and onion sautéed in sesame oil, tamari, mint

$10.75
Add Roasted Organic Chicken, Ground Beef Or Roasted Pork $3.25
Add Sautéed Vegetables $2.50

Bean Burrito
cheddar or pepper jack, black beans, pinto beans and basmati rice rolled into a flour tortilla. served with tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole

Sandwiches
All Sandwiches Served With Either Kettle Or Tortilla Chips. Sub Organic Greens Or Potato Salad For $3.00

$13.00

Silver Ranch Bison Philly
shaved top round, peppers, onions and swiss with roasted garlic aioli

$14.00

Lobster & Shrimp Roll
cream cheese, red onion, celery, capers. served cold

$9.50
Add Cheese $1.50

Pastures A Plenty Pulled Pork
home made north carolina style bbq with cabbage and red onion

$13.00

Rueben
house made corned beef, homemade sauerkraut, thousand island, swiss cheese

$13.00

Rachel
wild acres turkey breast, homemade sauerkraut, thousand island, swiss cheese

$14.00

Grilled Ahi Tuna
sushi grade ahi, wasabi aioli, pickled ginger, cabbage slaw

$9.00

Turkey, Avocado & Bacon
wild acres turkey, mayo and sprouts

$6.50
Add A Fried Egg, Bacon Or Avocado $2.00
Add Roasted Organic Chickenor Ham $3.25

Cheddar Grilled Cheese
red barn white cheddar (add tomato and/or garlic no charge)

Burgers
All Burgers Served With Kettle Or Tortilla Chips. Sub Organic Greens Or Potato Salad For $3.00. All Our Beef Burgers Come From Moon Stone Farm And Are 100% Grass Fed And Organic. Add Bacon Or Fried Egg To Any Burger $2.00, Add Cheese To Any Burger $1.50. Choose: Maple Leaf Farms Smoked Gouda, Black River Wi Gorgonzola, Red Barn White Cheddar, Cady Creek Swiss, Or Spicy Pepperjack.

$13.00

Wild Acres Turkey Burger
free-range turkey, mayo, avocado, sprouts

$10.25

Moonstone Burger
the original. lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo

$13.25

Mushroom & Swiss Burger
roasted mushrooms, porcini powder, roasted garlic aioli

$11.00

Blb Spicy Black Bean Burger
a house made wild rice, chipotle, and black bean veggie patty with cilantro avocado aioli and bean sprouts

$13.25

Ham & Brie Burger
pastures a plenty ham, triple cream brie, caramelized onions, on a house made english muffin

$12.50

Jalapeno Cream Cheese Burger
pickled jalapenos, fried shallots

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Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater

810 W. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN 55408

612-825-3737

Description

7:00 p.m. every Thu., Fri., Sat. from May 17 until May 26

10:00 p.m. every Fri., Sat. from May 25 until May 26

Every Mon.

7:00 p.m. June 3

7:00 p.m. every Wed., Sun. from June 6 until June 24

2011 | Best Bowling Alley

2006 | BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE

2004 | BEST PLACE FOR A FIRST DATE

2004 | BEST THEATER FOR COMEDY

2003 | BEST RESTAURANT FOR A FIRST DATE

2003 | BEST THEATER FOR COMEDY

2001 | BEST BEER SELECTION IN A BAR

2000 | BEST BEER SELECTION IN A BAR

By Jessica Armbruster | Wed, May 16, 2012

By Ed Huyck | Wed, May 16, 2012

By Sheila Regan | Thu, April 26, 2012

By Jessica Armbruster | Wed, April 25, 2012

By Sheila Regan | Wed, April 25, 2012

GSeven | Saint Paul, MN | 7 Reviews

hhunt | Minneapolis, MN | 129 Reviews

chrisfrost508 | Minneapolis, MN | 4 Reviews

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