What it's actually like
Lynette is a beloved neighborhood restaurant earning near-universal acclaim for its thoughtfully prepared seasonal cuisine, versatile atmosphere accommodating both casual and special occasions, and genuinely hospitable service. The standout burger and duck fat fries are menu anchors, while the kitchen's creative use of global seasonings (fish sauce, curry, hoisin) and quality ingredients impresses diners. Rare negative reviews cite execution inconsistencies and portion sizes, but the overwhelming majority celebrate it as a go-to destination for any dining need.
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Diners keep mentioning
duck fat friesburgershort ribsbeef tartareavocado toastfried chickenmussels in red curry saucebread pudding
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
Yes
Good for
brunch, date night, family dining
Reservations
Tock
Wait reality — Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and brunch on weekends. Parking available in back lot and street parking. Early arrival advised during peak times.
Derived from 76 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
When to go
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
What's cooking
Appetizer
Chicken Wings$19
dry rub w/ dolce blue cheese, korean bbq, or buffalo wings
Japanese Fried Shrimpgluten freecontains shellfish$18
furikake tartar sauce, gluten free dredge, cilantro
Salad
Bandera Emerald Kalevegetarian$15
peanut vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, peanuts, cilantro, mint, scallion, garlic
Caesar$17
fresh parmesan, garlic bread crumbs, black pepper, lemon, fish sauce, crispy soft poached egg
Soup
Tomato Soupvegetarianvegan$8
Pizza
Lamb Sausage$20
crushed tomato, red pepper flakes, mozzarella, mint
Margheritavegetarian$18
basil, crushed tomato, mozzarella
Pepperoni$18
crushed tomato, mozzarella
Seasonal$20
tomato, fontina, harissa aioli, radicchio, bacon, butternut squash, maple
Wild Mushroomvegetarian$20
cream sauce, fontina, truffle, arugula
Side
Bacon (3)$5
Duck Fat Fries$10
Hashbrown Cakes (3)vegetarianvegan$7
Side of Potatoesvegetarianvegan$4
Toastvegetarianvegan$3.50
Turkey Sausage (3)$6
Two Eggsvegetarian$6
Dessert
Assorted Pastriesvegetarian
Cocktail
BLOODY MARY$13
vodka, lovejoy bloody mix, snacks + a beer back
BOOZIN' SUZENvegan$13
gin & akvavit blend, suze, dolin dry vermouth, manzanilla, orange bitters
BRASS SMASHvegan$13
cucumber vodka, avocado, pineapple, lime
DIRTY MARTINIvegan$13
icelandic gin, dry vermouth, manzanilla, olive brine, mushroom tincture
ESPRESSO MARTINIvegan$15
GHIDORAHvegan$13
oka japanese gin, bermutto sake vermouth, verbena tonic
OLD FASHIONEDvegan$13
bourbon + rye, sugar, lyn bitters
PALOMAvegan$13
tequila, hibiscus, strawberry, flores rose vermouth, jarritos grapefruit
WEEKLY SPECIALS$13
rum blend, california spiced liqueur, miso ginger, lime, celery bitters
WHITE LOTUSvegan$13
italicus bergamotto, kinakaro, americano vermouth, carbonated white wine
WINTER OF '91vegan$13
london dry gin, okar australian red bitter liqueur, vermouth blend
Beer
ARBEITER HAHA PILSvegan$8
CANNED HARD MANGO SELTZERvegan$7
DUAL CITIZEN GOOD GOOD IPAvegan$8
DUAL CITIZEN RASPBERRY SOURvegan$11
DUAL CITIZEN WAVE RACER IPAvegan$8
FALLING KNIFE TOMM'S LAGERvegan$8
GUINNESS STOUTvegan$8
MODELO ESPECIAL LAGERvegan$6
VENN BASIC DECENCY AMERICAN PALE ALEvegan$8
WILD STATE DRY CIDERvegan$9
Non alcoholic
3L FERMENTED BEVvegan$12
3L TONICvegan$8
AMERICANOvegan$5
ATHLETIC GOLDEN ALE N/Avegan$7.50
BLACK OR GREEN ICED TEAvegan$5.25
CAPPUCCINOvegetarian$5.25
CASAMARA CLUB SUPERCLASICOvegan$7
CHAI LATTEvegetarian$6
COKE/DIET COKE, SPRITE, JARRITOSvegan$4
COLD BREWvegan$6
CORTADOvegetarian$5.25
DRIPvegan$4.50
ESPRESSOvegan$4
ESPRESSO TONICvegan$6.50
FLAT WHITEvegetarian$5.25
FRITZ MULLER NA SPARKLING WINEvegan$14
LATTEvegetarian$6
LEMONADEvegan$5
LIMITLESSvegan$12
aplós arise, n/a spirit, pineapple, n/a vermouth, lime, carbonation
LONDON FOGvegetarian$5.50
MARIGOLD + BAUHAUS TETRA 5MG THCvegan$12
MATCHA LATTEvegetarian$6.50
NIGHT MOVESvegan$11
yerba mate sweet tea, 3 spirit social elixir (cacao + lion's mane)
ORANGE, APPLE, PINEAPPLE, CRANBERRY JUICEvegan
ROTATING RISHI TEASvegan$4.50
SEASONAL DRINK SPECIALS
SPICY BOYvegan$11
strawberry, jarritos grapefruit, capsaicin, tajin
SWEET DREAMSvegetarian$9
jalepeno honey, pineapple, champagne vin, 3 spirit night cap, sparkling mineral water
YERBA MATE SWEET TEAvegan$5.50
Other
Blackened Avocado Toastvegan$16
cilantro pesto, arugula, pickled fresno, chili crisp, toasted pepitas (add 2 eggs +$6)
Breakfast Burrito$15
flour tortilla, pulled pork, avocado, egg, mozzarella, potato, ancho chile, salsa verde, salsa rojo
Breakfast Sandwich$15
brioche, scrambled eggs, bacon, pesto, tomato jam, arugula, american cheese
Burger$16
dijonnaise, american cheese pickles
Classic Breakfast
2 eggs any style, sourdough, home fries, choice of turkey sausage or bacon
Focaccia Avocado BLT$18
fennel + tomato jam, bacon, arugula, garlic mayo
Focaccia Ham & Cheese$16
drive thru style, golden & crispy
Grilled Cheesevegetarian$16
fontina, american cheese, pesto, parmesan, mozzarella, cup of tomato soup (no side salad)
Oatmealvegetarian$12
caramelized banana, sesame oat crumble, coconut, pure maple
Quichevegetarian$16
caramelized shallot, broccoli, comte cheese
Stuffed French Toastvegetarian$17
rhubarb cream cheese, pistachio, streusel, creme fraiche, maple
Find it
Address
3753 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-605-8900
Restaurant group
independent