libertine ⋆⋆⋆
www.libertinempls.com • 612-877-7263
Location
3001 Hennepin Av. S. in Calhoun Square, Mpls.
Hours
3 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thu., 3 p.m.- 2 a.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-2 am. Sat., 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Sun.
service
Enthusiastic if a bit rough around the edges.
Price ranges
Salads $9-$11, shared plates $9-$14, entrees $10-$24, desserts $7-$9, brunch entrees $7-$20.
Recommended dishes
Bacon chop, ham steak, point steak, feather steak, burgers, saddle chop, spatchcocked chicken, bone marrow toast, tomato salad, desserts.
Beverage program
Cocktail czar Johnny Michaels — a longtime Tim McKee collaborator — doubles down on whiskey, rye and bourbon, with winning results; ditto the non-alcohol versions. There's a long list of beers (sold in 8- and 16-oz. pours) and ciders.
Special menus
For an animal protein-centric restaurant, there's a surprising number of vegetarian options, including a half-dozen imaginative and appealing side dishes ($5-$8).
