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17 N. 7th. St. Minneapolis, MN 55403

612-338-1828

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Best Hot Dog
Award Winner 2012

Cuisine(s): American

Hours: Sun,Sat 10am-2am, Mon-Fri 11am-2am

Price: $
Serving: Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Not Necessary
Parking: Garage, Meters

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First Avenue is still a place a teenager might feel reluctant to let her mother survey before dropping her off for a concert, but its bar-restaurant, the Depot, looks squeaky enough to belong in a suburban shopping mall. The space feels rather cavernous and kind of generic, save for the televisions that display live feeds from both of the stages, and the garage door opening onto the sidewalk, which draws in plenty of light, fresh air, and Twins fans in search of a pit stop. The Depot specializes in bar food with attitude such as thick-cut French fries that arrive with a trio of house-made dipping sauces and a bacon-wrapped hot dog served in a soft pretzel bun. Who thought you'd ever be able to order a Coconut Curry Chopped Salad at a club that's hosted Garbage and the Suicide Commandos?

2012 | Best Hot Dog

Attached to the hip and historic First Avenue & 7th St. Entry, the Depot Tavern is an ideal place to get a pre-game beer and an even better place to get an anytime dog. There's the Stadium Brat, with sauerkraut and whole grain mustard, and the awesomely messy Chili Dog, with cheddar and scallions, but it's the Depot's Diamond Dog that makes it a top hot dog destination. If the Diamond Dog were a musical act, it would be Lady Gaga, dressed to dazzle. The quarter-pound tube steak is... More »
2011 | Best Place to Drink Before a Twins Game

When First Avenue finally opened the garage door on the Depot last June, they added a new title to their list of accolades when it comes to the downtown scene: kick-ass baseball bar. Tucked neatly next door to 7th St. Entry, the Depot offers thirsty Twins fans an ultra-cool, laid-back place to get warmed up before the quick walk to nearby Target Field. With great drink specials, including $3 16-ounce beers from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day, a unique menu with items like Cajun cheese curds... More »

The Depot Tavern starts weekend brunch tomorrow

By Marsha Trainer | Fri, September 10, 2010

The rumors are true--the Depot Tavern will start serving brunch Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. General manager Nate Kranz says they are still tinkering with the menu but First Avenue's diner ... More »
The Depot at First Avenue: the slideshow

By Michelle Leon | Thu, June 17, 2010

Haven't had a chance to pop into the long-awaited new restaurant? No worries, as we take you by the hand and lead you through the Depot, First Avenue's new restaurant and bar. With an open, airy feel,... More »
First Avenue now serving food at the Depot

By Matt Smith | Thu, June 10, 2010

First Avenue has been around since 1970, but no matter how many times you've been there, beginning tonight you'll see something you never have before--food! The club's new bar and restaurant, the Dep... More »

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mcurran | Minneapolis, MN | 65 Reviews

| Tue, September 14, 2010

I just went to First Avenue's Depot Tavern and enjoyed the bar food. The bartender who served us was very friendly and knowledgeable! I want to go again when it's still warm to make use of the open garage door.

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The Depot Tavern

17 N. 7th. St. Minneapolis, MN 55403

612-338-1828

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2012 | Best Hot Dog

2011 | Best Place to Drink Before a Twins Game

By Marsha Trainer | Fri, September 10, 2010

By Michelle Leon | Thu, June 17, 2010

By Matt Smith | Thu, June 10, 2010

mcurran | Minneapolis, MN | 65 Reviews