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Big Bowl Ridgedale

4.6
4.6
1043 Reviews
$30 and under
Chinese
There’s really only one place for authentic Chinese and Thai–and that’s Big Bowl. It all begins with the highest quality ingredients–naturally raised chicken and beef, heirloom pork, sustainable seafood and produce grown locally. Because Big Bowl believes that the best food is made from scratch, you can taste big, bold layers of flavors in every dish, from the curries right down to the dipping sauces. Everyone raves about the pad Thai, our spicy dishes that are truly hot, and our create-your-own stir-fry–and for good reason. Every element adds up to big taste and takes our food to another level, be it a fresh squeeze of lime, fragrant herbs or the seared Thai chilies. Big Bowl is so big on authentic flavors that even the ginger ale is made with fresh ginger root–from scratch, of course.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

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Other options

  • Order online

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Thai

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–6:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (952) 797-9888

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate large parties up to 40 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Kim Backer: (952) 797-9888

  • Neighborhood

    Minnetonka

  • Cross street

    Ridgedale Dr

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. RCAH

    Minneapolis

    189 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    189 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent. The nous level was great we could talk to each other. Very good service
  2. VickiC

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated promptly, service and food were great! It was wonderful since we had not been for awhile - we have had take out and not been entirely satisfied so this was truly a pleasure.
  3. LucyLou

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was great. The waitress was nice, but not attentive. Didn’t check on us and didn’t notice when we wanted the check. Floor wasn’t the cleanest, but better than the last time I was there.
  4. VickiL

    Minneapolis

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good good, good service!!! Miss the Stir-Fry bar!!!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Jessica is our favorite server and love her cocktail recommendations!
  6. SarahB

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    It’s been awhile since I’ve been here and oh man I didn’t know how much I missed it. I had the shrimp pad Thai and it tasted so fresh and flavorful. Nice big portion and they didn’t skimp on the shrimp.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    I normally love the chicken pad Thai here but For Some reason it didn’t taste good at all . My husband who is not at all picky disliked it as well. I asked for a birthday candle dessert when I made these reservations and it was never followed through with which was disappointing. Why even bother asking in open table any special requests then?!
  8. Cobber

    Fargo

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, atmosphere- will definitely be going back.
  9. CraigM

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was not as normal. We tried different things this time which could be the reason it wasn’t up to our normal expectations. Service was as usual outstanding! New gal and she did a superb job! We love Big Bowl!
  10. Iris

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A nice restaurant to go if you want to try some Asian style meals. The amount of food was good for an individual. Staff were nice. We had to wait for about 40 minutes to get our food during busy lunch hour. Try to avoid the busy time if you don't want to wait that long.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    On a very bitter cold night, we were welcomed to a toasty back room. The service was friendly and outstanding. The food and ambiance were delicious and pleasing. The only detraction was the flickering overhead lights. Management made up for that by offering a free dessert. Overall, a very pleasant and enjoyable dining experience!
  12. jklmn

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    All good. Sweet and sour soup was not hot. Didn’t taste well. Server took off check.
  13. RichH

    Minneapolis

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Dining in or take out. Always a good place to go.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and attentive service. Great restaurant.
  15. Laha

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Food was ok. Definitely has changed compared to years past.
  16. katwas

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Restaurant was busy but service was still good. Enjoyed our meal - portions were ample too.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    this big bowl location never lets us down. Always great (and fast!) service and great food
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Food came out warm and fast. Server was attentive and did an awesome job!
  19. FrannieD

    Cancun

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    The Big Bowl always has great food & service. They still have a Covid-19 surcharge, which in my opinion should be dropped. At this point, they might as well be upfront and raise prices like everyone else. It puts the server in a bad spot when the bill arrives and you see a 3.5% fee. This location is also very tired, and is in need of a refresh. 
  20. AnneT

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    We were one of the first guest in the restaurant when they opened We had to wait a long time for our food, because the watress noticed that they had made meal wrong, Otherwise food was ok and service was 9k
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly server, excellent food!
  22. RajD

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was pretty good. Caveat. We were in on Christmas Eve. I thank anyone who will take a day that should be holiday to serve us. My parents are elderly and going out was important to them. However our server couldn’t remember a lot of the simple things we asked for.
  23. DineshM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was very nice experience as always! The only thing I realized is pricing has increased a lot in last 6 months.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good foid.
  25. TimC

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food quality continues to drop.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was SO kind and helpful, best customer service experience of 2023. Food was great, we loved the ahi poke bowl. Only suggestion would be to bring back the chicken satay, it was our daughter’s favorite and she was disappointed, it was great option for kids.
  27. ronna

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Liked the original recipe for egg rolls better than the new ones we had last night.
  28. RoseL

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Loved that you have riced cauliflower! Also good service and good food.
  29. Tashmmm

    Minneapolis

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great place for celiac safety.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2022

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Our food took forever. Our server was great. Apologized but it took about 40 min from placing the order to receiving food
  31. MErickson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were at Big Bowl for Black Friday shopping! We had a reservation for seven. We were seated early and had the best service. Everyone’s dishes were hot and delicious!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    We were there for a birthday dinner. It took 30 minutes after sitting down just to get water at our table. I had to go to the front host after 48 minutes if sitting there waiting to ask for a new server. Unfortunately did not get a new server but ours finally came over after 53 minutes to take our food order. She never came back after or food was delivered I Had to walk up 2 times to find her to get thinks from her for our meal. ABSOLUTELY THE WORST SERVICE I HAVE EVER RECEIVED
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Birthday celebration! Great service - server was accommodating and intent on making our traditional location for birthday celebration great. And it was!
  34. PatM

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Good food, friendly staff but the music played over the speakers was awful.
  35. KJBa

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Pad Thai was cold. Service was good. Didn’t say anything because other people in our group were late to reservations. I away like Big Bowl and the food.
  36. michaelb

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food never disappoints!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a great meal! Chris waited on us- he was a very nice, polite and service-oriented server.
  38. tessie

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    The pot stickers were fair. The Asian peanut noodle appetizer was good but it should’ve been on a larger plate with pea pods on the side instead of cucumbers. The wine was very good but there was only one Chardonnay on the menu. Would have liked happy hour prices but there weren’t any.
  39. JennineD

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    One of my go-to spots. The food is always plentiful and hot, and the cocktails are yummy.
  40. SueW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good choice if you have vegetarians in your group. The edemame is a must as an appetizer!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Big Bowl Ridgedale using the Order Online button. Big Bowl Ridgedale also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 797-9888.

Big Bowl Ridgedale is rated 4.6 stars by 1043 OpenTable diners.

Big Bowl Ridgedale does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Big Bowl Ridgedale

12649 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Ridgedale Dr

  • Neighborhood

    Minnetonka

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–6:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Chinese, Thai

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (952) 797-9888

  • Private party facilities

    We can accommodate large parties up to 40 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Kim Backer: (952) 797-9888

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