New American / Tasting Menu / Theatrical Dining · Robbinsdale / Metro West

Travail Kitchen and Amusements

★ 4.7 · 1143 Google reviews · $$$

Elaborate tasting menus with tableside culinary antics. Seasonal local ingredients. James Beard Award winner.

The Room

What it's actually like

Travail is a highly acclaimed, destination-worthy restaurant that delivers consistently exceptional food and immersive theatrical dining experiences. The vast majority of reviewers praise the creativity, chef expertise, playful energy, and memorable moments, though some note the high prices and occasional theme execution inconsistencies. Most visitors feel the experience justifies the cost, particularly for special occasions.

creativeinteractivefun-energeticcelebratoryimmersive-themedhigh-energy
Diners keep mentioning
The Office-themed dinner experienceDueling Decades competitionpopcorn dessertespresso martinitasting menu with wine pairingsprosciutto fish hook interactive coursethemed basement bar experiences
Ambiance
upscale-casual with theatrical immersion
Noise level
lively
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
anniversary, birthday, date night
Reservations
Tock

Wait reality — Reservations required and highly competitive—this is a destination dining experience with limited seatings. Book well in advance, especially for themed dinner events and weekends. Themed experiences (The Office, Dueling Decades) are most sought after.

Derived from 80 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

Menu

What's cooking

Wine

Owner's Reserve Wine Pairing$130
A curated selection of premium wines to enhance the tasting menu experience

Other

Signature Chef's Tasting Menu$159
An ever-evolving multi-course tasting menu featuring bold flavors, creativity, and unexpected twists. 10+ imaginative courses crafted by chefs, showcasing inventive bites, seasonal ingredients, and culinary journey through each dish.
Details

Find it

Address
4134 Hubbard Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN
Phone
763-535-1131
Restaurant group
independent