Basil's - Minneapolis

My son and I were traveling over the weekend, and he is allergic to practically every ingredient that most restaurants use. So, I called ahead of time to ensure that this restaurant to which I'd never been would be able to accommodate my son's particular situation. When we first arrived, we met with Chef Mark, and he worked with us to create a lunch meal that worked for my son. The food was great, so we came back for dinner with similar results. When we come back to Minneapolis in the future, we will be sure to go to Basil's for every meal, as they are very customer oriented and their food is high quality at a very reasonable price!!!

I eat a lot of Mediterranean food; it's my favorite cuisine. No doubt Basil's is the best Mediterranean restaurant in the city! My first visit, I ordered the smoked salmon flatbread, and it was delicious! The salmon was moist, the sauce was just right, and the flatbread was light and crunchy. My first visit was so marvelous I decided to pay a visit the next day. During my latest visit, I ordered the Mediterranean Platter. It carries the pita bread, hummus, tabbouleh, marinated chicken, falafel, and jasmine rice. It was so yummy I ate as I drove. I talked my boyfriend into joining me days later; he wasn't impressed and as empty as it was the staff was slow, the place was unorganized. I'll continue explore the menu but certainly during lunchtime when the staff's slightly more attentive and not panicky.

I have never had a meal I was disappointed in here. The food is always impeccably prepared and I love their choice of ingredients and flavors. The food ranges from simple (the best french fries in town) to more sophisticated (octopus with clams and hearts of palm).

Fantastic spot for a business lunch! The menu features an excellent selection of seasonal dishes. The soup and salad are outstanding. They also offer a full bar and an espresso bar. Enjoy your meal indoors...

The service was excellent, and the view was wonderful. The pork belly sandwich was delicious, although it was a bit on the small side. I tried a Thai soup, which I found to be quite unusual. While it had a nice amount of spice, the texture was not what I had anticipated. The beer selection was decent; there were a few local options along with two national brands, Miller Lite and Stella.