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Minervas Restaurant & Bar
1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401, United States
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Ke
Review №1

Have had bad luck in the past but gave them another shot tonight. Everything was awesome! Great service , fast and everything cooked perfect. Will continue going again.

Br
Review №2

We wanted a bottle of wine but they didnt have a wine menu so waitress had to keep running to the back to check what they had. It took a out 20 min to order a bottle. The steak was tough . The wallet was good but for $24 you would expect a better presentation than brown fish and white potatoes on a white plate. When we tried talking to the manager she was very defensive.

Mi
Review №3

A wonderful dinner option. They offer Steaks, Seafood, Pasta meal choices and a full bar.

Li
Review №4

Always has nice seasonal menus. Decor could use a refresh.

NE
Review №5

Very slow and it still took us 5-10 minutes to be seated. Then we got the Menu with no price listing and absolutely no Steak. It was 2:10pm. We waited another 5 minutes to get ordered for drinks. The complete dissapointment had me get my Family up and leave.

Da
Review №6

There were 6 of us there for lunch, the menu had many options and the food was very good. The bill was a little more than $100.

Sc
Review №7

After eating and drinking at the lunch time, Ive decided to change my review, the bartender/server Dave is such a treat! I enjoy just chatting with him! Hes very knowledgeable about the drink and food menus, I think I might become a regular in the lunch time!

Su
Review №8

Wonderful place for my Moms birthday party.

Tr
Review №9

Service was great. The champagne chicken was so good.

Da
Review №10

Food was great our server was rude though was not impressed that way being as i worked there for years and our servers especially in the bar were surely great in the past.

Ga
Review №11

Ive ate there many times in the past 18 yrs. Very disappointed.. The service is not as good! Never could find waitress. Over hour to get food. Chicken Alfredo was macaroni noodles with slight glaze of sauce. Not what youd expect from a fine dining establishment!

Co
Review №12

The decor feels a but dated but the great food and service make up for that one shortfall.

Je
Review №13

Food was quite good, service wasnt quite as good. They came quick enough to take plates and get the money, but never got a refill on drinks.

Ma
Review №14

Unfortunately not the place it used to be. Salad was served at the same time as entrée. Server stood at bar visiting with bartender and manager. Had to go ask for box and check. 7 steps of service is long gone. Food was good however took a long time to be served. We visited at 5 pm.

39
Review №15

Waitress was slow w/service, refills, & bill . Some meals were OK, others were cold. Ive been there many times before when both the service & food were much better. Hate giving a low review when most of the time is a lot better.

An
Review №16

Ordered room service from the bar. Everything was to specification and very delicious!

An
Review №17

First time eating there tonight. We were seated promptly and met our waitress quickly. She didnt even bat an eye when I made a special request regarding my pasta dish. Food came out quickly and was awesome! And big thank you to our waitress and the cooks for accommodating my request and not making me feel awkward about it. Definitely will go back!

Bi
Review №18

Good food. Great service. Awesome burgers

Ra
Review №19

Very poor waitress,good food! Ordered medium rare steak got well done! Ordered chips got fries.

Ma
Review №20

Fantastic Food, knowledgeable wait staff. Worth every penny! Definitely recommend.

Fr
Review №21

Great greasy spoon lol but seriously good home style cooking would definitely eat there again if ever down in that area.

Ri
Review №22

Amazingly friendly staff and management. Great with toddlers too. A little dark on the lighting but it also set the mood for a romantic quiet place. Food was amazing. I had the hot beef...diner favorite the was dressed up for dinner... melt in your mouth delicious. My wife had the Stir fry with Stake... perfectly cooked with a hint of spice. Even their house salad was above par... eat there and you will see what I mean.

Mi
Review №23

Great food and typically a great atmosphere. Currently offering very reasonably priced, family meals for pickup only during COVID-19.

Hi
Review №24

Just left the breakfast buffet still hungry. Stood in a line with 30 people waiting for food. Line moved 3 people in 5 minutes. Went back to my room. When 30 people are standing there and they only bring out 10 milk there is a problem.Brighter note the dining in the restaurant last night was top notch and the food was excellent. This morning bombs the rating though. Not enough food and not enough room gives this rating. Sorry.Actually we are standing in the hotel attached to Minerva so im not sure if they are together or not. Seems like the hotel has the problem with their non existent breakfast.

Ly
Review №25

Cold beer, great nachos, good service. Waitress/bartender was really nice.

Be
Review №26

My family and I were looking for a good meal in a quieter place. We found that and more at minervas. The food was amazing! I got the steak stir fry and it was so good. The service was fantastic as well, a table check by the manager and all. Very impressed. We will be back!

Ap
Review №27

I do enjoy the bread appetizer (when they actually bring it to you). I do not enjoy barely anything on the menu. I can not eat spicy food and I am bit of a picky eater. I tried to go easy and get the chicken tortellini, it was much spicier than I wanted. Too much seasoning. I do not like that the drink menu is not on the menu. Also the waitress was not very friendly.

Al
Review №28

Excellent service and great food.

Os
Review №29

Had the hunters rib eye with the Oscar steak topping and side of garlic mashed potatoes. The artichoke spinach dip for appetizer and Minervas Lager to drink. It was great, the food was good, the service was friendly and the atmosphere was awesome.

Ca
Review №30

The employees are great with all the customers.

Do
Review №31

Always great food and atmosphere with friendly personality.

Br
Review №32

The bar manager is the best!!! Friendly and helpful!!!

Ke
Review №33

Waitress was outstanding. Food was excellent.

Ja
Review №34

The pizzas and pastas are delicious. I always order the pastas which are amazing and service is great Ill be back there soon!!! Also it is super family friendly and Sunday buffet is delicious.

Ma
Review №35

Great Happy Hour drink and food specials in the bar! Great service and nicest bar atmosphere in town.

El
Review №36

The Chicken Cajun Linguini and their house salad are sssoo good!!! Their Tiramisu is also delicious! Depending on the time you go (dinner) service can be slow. Not slow enough to stop me from going, but a more relaxed time-frame for your dining will help you enjoy it more.

Ra
Review №37

Ive been to Minervas many times over the course of several years. Unfortunately, the quality isnt what it used to be. The steaks were good and done perfectly. But what used to be one of the best steaks Ive ever tasted is now just good. The wine selection is decent, definitely worth trying some of their wines. But the cocktails werent terribly special (though, theres potential there). Overall, for the price, Id like to see done improvements. That said, its still the best restaurant in town, so it deserves a star for that. I wish a Sunday evening filled the dining room with people again.

Br
Review №38

Amazing service and great food

Ka
Review №39

I went here after church with mom and a friend. Its a very popular place on a Sunday for lunch. There is a buffet which is very good. Location is perfect for moms church.

Ma
Review №40

Tasty American fare served here. Weve stuck with the wings and pizzas. Very good food. They were extremely busy when we visited so things took a little longer than usual but they didnt forget uggs and refreshed drinks and took the time to keep tabs on us.

Ri
Review №41

Little pricey, but very good food and service.

Hu
Review №42

Good food service was okay but cant knock the food.

Do
Review №43

Horrible, it took an hour to even order our food. My grate grandma almost passed out. And we were there for over two hours food was great tho .

Je
Review №44

Friendly staff, really good food. Quick service. Area was kinda dark but it gave it a more romantic setting. Food was expensive. But it was worth the quality time I had with my husband.

Te
Review №45

Wonderful atmosphere and quiet enough to have a great visit with HS friends.

ja
Review №46

Definitely in the top 5 of best restaurants in Aberdeen

Jo
Review №47

Minervas is an okay place to have a decent, somewhat expensive, meal. Its worth mentioning that its a nice low-key and comfortable atmosphere.

Ge
Review №48

Great food, great service, nice atmosphere

Al
Review №49

Great steaks, and salads, dessert is a must. Excellent service and staff.

Lu
Review №50

Staff is friendly, courteous and attentive. Food is delicious and served in a timely manner! Loved the atmosphere and their brunch was amazing!

An
Review №51

Had supper with my family tonight. Service was extremely slow!. Steak was overcooked to the point that I could hardly cut it with the steak knife and garlic mashed potatoes were cold. Ive eaten here many times and was always pleased with the food and service...was very disappointed tonight.

Ea
Review №52

The food is good. The price is always higher everytime we go to Sunday brunch. We go a couple times a year. The biggest problem I have is the exceptionally slow service. Everytime we go we have to find a waiter or waitress to serve us. I hate that! It is utterly irritating. Not to mention extremely bad for business. They are lucky they have hotel guests to serve, otherwise they would not succeed as a restaurant.

Ka
Review №53

Had to re-edit to upgrade from 4 to 5 stars after the incredible lunch we had in the lounge area yesterday! Dave our waiter was unbelievably fantastic, Kathy our hostess was so very nice and accommodating and the food was just out-of- this world delicious! Gorgeous new decor in the front desk area too. Way to add class to Aberdeen Minervas and Ramkota!

Pa
Review №54

Southwest Grilled Chicken salad was just perfect & delicious! Hostess was very accommodating to my take-out order!

Pa
Review №55

Great American classics. Amazing Sunday buffet, too. Service A+.

Ki
Review №56

Very nice, Bartender Dave was on spot..Salmon Salad w/RaspberryDressing was Awesome..Buffalo Soup looked great.I will return..

hr
Review №57

Good atmosphere and service. Foodconsistently good.

ma
Review №58

It was a great experience and very friendly staff and crew and the food was yummy

Ke
Review №59

Food was great! Service is even better.

Jo
Review №60

The food was pretty good, but the service was slow. Overall decent experience.

Ri
Review №61

Good food; nice selection of Oktoberfest specials.

Ka
Review №62

Best fries in town 😋. Almost never can make it out of there for an hour lunch though, just so those know that are on a timed lunch schedule.

Je
Review №63

Happy hour awesome! Excellent food. Pizzas are amazing

Jo
Review №64

I will not be eating here anymore. problem is they changed there menu and now food selection is very poor also they used to have salad bowl with dinner and you could eat as much of it as you liked but now they give just a little plate of salad... so I dont like that. Also seems like the pricing went up. All in all I will not be eating there anymore as they made too many negative changes!!!!!

Ro
Review №65

Have attempted to eat there twice. The first time the waitstaff was rude and the service was so slow, we ended up leaving before we ordered. The second time we went there for a buffet and while the food was OK the service was still abysmally slow. Would not return.

Je
Review №66

Sunday buffet is good and a fair price. Always look forward to the Taste of New Orleans menu.

Er
Review №67

If you are looking for that fine-dining experience... this is the place! A beautiful Restaurant with a warm cozy atmosphere to definitely make you feel welcome :)

Ja
Review №68

Wonderful place. Great food

Sp
Review №69

Food and atmosphere were terrific. Totally recommend! Drinks were good too!

Ro
Review №70

Great staff. Great food. Great happy hour specials!

An
Review №71

Poor food, staff did nothing when questioned about it just laughed - not likely to return.

Ma
Review №72

Appetizers are small and overpriced but the wine was good and the server did a nice job of getting us drinks on the happy hour price!

Je
Review №73

Host seated my family of 7 in the bar, at a round table. As a disabled person and now using crutches to aid in mobility

Er
Review №74

Great menu at a reasonable price.

An
Review №75

This place is pretty pricey, but the food is always very good and often unique for Aberdeen. Service is ok, but can be slower and a bit unknowledgeable.

Ti
Review №76

The bartender is awesome. Drinks and such were great as well.

Mi
Review №77

Food was very good. Great bartender

Sk
Review №78

Great food, great wine, peaceful atmosphere

Jo
Review №79

Consistent service good food

Ad
Review №80

Good food, service was Ok, but not the greatest.

Ge
Review №81

Great food

Ma
Review №82

Consistently delicious with great service. Their blackened salmon salad is to die for, while their terimasu works miracles on any sweet tooth.

Mi
Review №83

Good food and service. Small menu and a bit spendy though.

Ra
Review №84

We had a great lunch, and the lemon cake dessert is the best ever!

So
Review №85

Terrible wait service. Great food.

Go
Review №86

A rather large group will be celebrating our 60th anniversary of graduating from Central High School at your facility on the 8th and 9th of this month. Please make available menus with large type and warn the wait staff they will need to speak a bit louder. ;-)Thanking you in advance for outstanding food and excellent service. (Discounts accepted.)

Ic
Review №87

Foods not bad

AS
Review №88

I have been to Minerva’s a few times, is very good restaurant

An
Review №89

Bad attitude waitress and food temps not the greatest.... plus heard waitress complain about a tip left by an older gentleman .... smh

Jo
Review №90

It is the best in town ... and very friending and good food

Je
Review №91

Great lunch date with the wife...

ja
Review №92

1st time there and food and service was amazing!

Ti
Review №93

Food was good but service was not very attentive.

Ry
Review №94

Fast and pleasant service. Food was good too.

De
Review №95

Yummy food and friendly, efficient staff.

Tr
Review №96

I was there last nite food was good but took them just about 2 hours to get it to us.Then they tell us we can have desert on the house because ticket took so long and they charge us for one of them.And the price it’s overrated the flame down on Main Street is just as good and half price.On the menu house salad is 3 but they charge you 4 will never see me again

To
Review №97

Food was awesome and the service was great!

M
Review №98

Fine dining. The salmon salad is superb, as is the filet mignon. Ive never gotten anything that I didnt like. The staff are friendly and professional.

De
Review №99

Great food and service!

Ca
Review №100

Love the staff and the special menus

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  • Address:1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401, United States
  • Site:https://www.minervasrestaurants.com/
  • Phone:+1 605-226-2988
Categories
  • Banquet hall
  • American restaurant
  • Bar
  • Bar & grill
  • Family restaurant
  • Restaurant
  • Steak house
  • Wedding venue
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–10pm
  • Tuesday:11am–10pm
  • Wednesday:4–9pm
  • Thursday:11am–9pm
  • Friday:11am–9pm
  • Saturday:11am–9pm
  • Sunday:11am–9am
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Great dessert:Yes
Popular for
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Healthy options:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Vegetarian options:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Breakfast:Yes
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Catering:Yes
  • Dessert:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • High chairs:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Upmarket:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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