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112 Eatery

Editor's Choice
$$$ | New American

This small, chic eatery in the historic Amsterdam Building is the perfect setting for chef Isaac Becker's upscale take on a neighborhood restaurant. 112 Eatery is a sophisticated spot serving bold food with a European- and American-influenced modern approach. Expect everything from sweetbreads to bacon-and-egg sandwiches and tres leches cake.

  • No Smoking
  • Kid-friendly
  • Late night dining
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • P | D M - Su
112 N. 3rd St.
Mpls., Minnesota 55401
Phone: 612-343-7696
95.8
out of 100
0.0
out of 10
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WHAT THE CRITICS SAY

Critics' Scoring

Scores will be assigned based on a 0-100 scale broken down as follows:

100 = Perfect
90 = Excellent
80 = Very Good
70 = Good, not Great
60 = High Average
50 = Average
40 = Low Average
30 = Disappointing
20 = Nearly Without Merit
10 = Poor
00 = Worthless
97
City Pages | Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl
03/02/05
112 Eatery is that rare thing, the cure for the malady you don't even know you have. It's a restaurant for restaurant people, for people who want and expect the good stuff, and know exactly what it costs. It's a place that knows exactly how things are done, but throws it all out the window and does something new. It is, in short, a revolutionary thing in this town, and something that speaks explicitly about the development of our local restaurant culture, about the size, number of participants, and sustainability of it all.
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96
StarTribune | Jeremy Iggers
03/24/05
I don't think Becker is simply being cute when he calls his restaurant an eatery instead of a bistro or trattoria or American grill. At a time when a lot of restaurants are selling sizzle, image and dining experience, he's making a statement: This isn't about the image or the ambience, it's about the food.
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95
Heavy Table | James Norton
07/06/09
Here's the critical thing that should be understood about 112 Eatery if you haven't heard it or understood it before: The place is an amazing value. It's a steal. It's an outrageous bargain basement deal.
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95
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine | Andrew Zimmern
05/05
Two decades ago, the New French Bar was about as hip as it got, a riotous party in a small space, absent pretense or affectation. 112 Eatery is organically hip in the same way. It strikes every note perfectly. Neither restaurant was developed in a conference room or with a focus group. That¹s the nature of hip.
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85
Gayot
And truly, we want to stay there---if not forever, at least most of the night, sipping wine and partaking of fare that doesn't have to bust your monthly budget.
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82.5
Zagat
Eclectic, where "taste takes center stage", the service is "excellent" and the atmosphere "immediately puts you at ease"
82
MSPFoodies.com
Excellent. One of a kind eatery in the Twin Cities with a chef that has received his share of accolades. 112 serves excellent eats until late at night and satisfies all palates and budgets.
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75
Twin Cities Eats
01/22/08
... we sat upstairs, which somehow seemed more calming and less hectic, as no one was nearby hovering coveting the table.
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BUZZ

Metro
Top Sandwich
For my money-specifically, for my measly seven bucks-I'd rather tuck into the bacon, egg and harissa sandwich at 112 Eatery.
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Pioneer Press | Kathie Jenkins
25 Great Places to Eat Right Now
07/31/08
No wonder this spot has been a tough reservation since the day it opened three years ago.
Minnesota Monthly | Rachel Hutton
Best New Restaurants
11/07
Though romance isn't immediately associated with this acclaimed Warehouse District gastropub, 112 Eatery is a great date spot for several reasons.
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City Pages
Best Of: Best Late Night Dining
2008
Designed as a place for post-shift chefs to wind down, 112 Eatery serves full gourmet meals until close, which is midnight Monday through Thursday and 1 a.m. on weekends.
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StarTribune
Restaurant of the Year
12/05
Another Becker trick is twisting the familiar until it feels almost brand new. His burger is unapologetic decadence, a thick patty composed of ground beef, eggs, thyme and onions liberally sautéed in butter, grilled to mouth-melting perfection, crowned with a fat slab of melted Brie and wedged into an English muffin.
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