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Whiskey & Soda - Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, MN

Whiskey & Soda - Rand Tower Hotel

3.8 (17)
$30 and under
American
527 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
RISE ABOVE THE ORDINARY

There was a time when cocktails had a style and sophistication all their own. When a night out with friends was both an occasion and a celebration in itself, and now this stylish joie de vivre lives again at Whiskey and Soda, the unforgettable lobby bar in the Rand Tower Hotel.

What better inspiration for a roaring good time? Named after two lion cubs who lived among the American airmen of WWI’s Lafayette Escadrille, these furry mascots provide a rich, thematic backdrop for their namesake bar – including delightful elements related to the irrepressible Whiskey and Soda themselves.

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Additional information

  • Location
    527 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Mill District
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Whiskey & Soda - Rand Tower Hotel's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

Starters

  • Composed Meat & Cheese$24.00

    fennel salami, sweet copa, smoked salmon mousse, hard and soft cheeses, smoked almonds, cranberry compote, seasonal fruit

    • Burrata$18.00

      roasted tomatoes, arugula, banyuls

      • Grilled Gem Lettuce$18.00

        classic Caesar dressing, pecorino, giant croutons, white anchovies

        • Chicken & Wild Rice Soup

          pulled chicken, Minnesota wild rice, cranberries

          • Cup$6.00
          • Bow$8.00

        • Chips & Dip$8.00

          smoked pimento cheese, toasted pine nuts, seasoned chips

          • Turkey Avocado Club$16.00

            turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, aioli on toasted sourdough with seasoned chips

            • The Rand Burger$19.00

              7 oz black angus patty, pimento cheese, bacon, house, jalapeños, served with fries

              • Chicken Croquettes$19.00

                smoked tomato, spinach and speck, mornay sauce, stewed lentils

                • Harrisa Shrimp$32.00

                  harissa shrimp over a bed of coconut milk and turmeric stewed chickpeas with cauliflower, zucchini, asparagus, red pepper, cilantro

                  • Vegetable Risotto$24.00

                    risotto with foraged mushrooms, peas, asparagus tips, leeks, parmesan

                    Savory

                    • Steak Frites$30.00

                      grilled 10 oz bavette steak, chili garlic butter with fries

                      • Banhmi$18.00

                        crispy pork belly, sambal aioli, cilantro, carrot slaw, fried egg, on baguette with seasoned chips

                        Sweet

                        • New York Cheesecake$12.00

                          mixed berries, whipped cream

                          • Whiskey Caramel Tart$13.00

                            whiskey ganache, salted caramel gelato, chocolate short dough

                            • Warm Brownie Sundae$10.00

                              raspberries, hot fudge, vanilla gelato

                              What 17 people are saying

                              Whiskey & Soda - Rand Tower Hotel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                              Overall ratings and reviews

                              3.8
                              3.8 based on all time ratings
                              • 3.8Food
                              • 3.9Service
                              • 4.1Ambience
                              • 3.6Value

                              Noise • Moderate

                              17 Reviews

                              1. Jessica

                                Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

                                1.0

                                Dined on June 11, 2022

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 1
                                We had a reservation to find out it was first come first served. Also, this is not a restaurant. They only offered a hamburger, tartar and fries. I would not recommend this place to eat. Do not wast your time reserving a table as well. Open table should take this off of their list of restaurants.

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                              2. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

                                1.0

                                Dined on May 27, 2022

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 2
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Don’t bother going if you want whiskey or any specialty drinks. Very limited bar.

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                              3. StevenT

                                Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

                                1.0

                                Dined on May 21, 2022

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 2
                                3. Service 4
                                4. Ambience 2
                                They had a limited menu, no whiskey (or any liquor), and the staff was all brand new. The food options were heavy and not very good. The staff was very nice, just to new to be helpful.

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                              4. Mcleks

                                Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

                                1.0

                                Dined on May 14, 2022

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 1
                                This place is not open. We made a reservation for 10pm but they were closed.

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                              5. OpenTable Diner

                                Minneapolis - St. Paul9 reviews

                                5.0

                                Dined on May 7, 2022

                                1. Overall 5
                                2. Food 5
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 5
                                Wonderful experience. The salmon was very good as was the vegetable risotto. Our server and also the manager were very gracious and the service was excellent. Prices were fair on both the food and wine. It is a cozy little place and unique.

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                              6. MarshaL

                                Minneapolis - St. Paul11 reviews

                                1.0

                                Dined on April 29, 2022

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 1
                                4. Ambience 1
                                We waited at the bar for 15 minutes and were never served. We left.

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                              7. Michelle

                                Nebraska1 review

                                1.0

                                Dined on April 23, 2022

                                1. Overall 1
                                2. Food 1
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 1
                                They were not serving any hard alcohol the Saturday night we went. With whisky in the name, you’d think they’d have at least one whisky drink option. The food was overpriced and poor quality.

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                              8. MissKeshiaP

                                Alabama35 reviews

                                3.0

                                Dined on March 19, 2022

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 3
                                3. Service 3
                                4. Ambience 3
                                Quick option for food within hotel. Bartender was good. Food was just ok. Id give it another try.

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                              9. Norge VIP

                                Minneapolis - St. Paul78 reviews

                                4.0

                                Dined on March 15, 2022

                                1. Overall 4
                                2. Food 4
                                3. Service 5
                                4. Ambience 4
                                Stop by Whiskey both are delicious! For libations, if you like an "old fashioned," I would highly recommend "Paper Plane," one of the menus "golden age classics." I would NOT recommend ordering any straight/neat pours from the whisk(e)y menu; I had an Irish single malt that was way overpriced.

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                              10. OpenTable Diner

                                New York City10 reviews

                                3.0

                                Dined on February 1, 2022

                                1. Overall 3
                                2. Food 3
                                3. Service 2
                                4. Ambience 2
                                It was my birthday and we decided to go here. Online it looks more like a restaurant not per se a bar. Acknowledged her birthday but didn’t do anything like a piece of cake or anything. The food took forever and there was hardly anyone in the restaurant. The medium burger was more like well and the fries were cool. Overall I was fairly disappointed with the experience

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                              Whiskey & Soda - Rand Tower Hotel is rated 3.8 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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                              2. United States
                              3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
                              4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
                              5. Downtown / Mill District

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                              527 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402

                              Additional information

                              • Neighborhood
                                Downtown / Mill District
                              • Hours of operation
                                Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
                              • Price
                                $30 and under
                              • Cuisines
                                American
                              • Dining style
                                Casual Dining
                              • Dress code
                                Casual Dress
                              • Parking details
                                Hotel Parking
                              • Payment options
                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                              • Additional
                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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