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Dining at Travail is an experience unlike any other. We serve a chef’s tasting menu inspired by traditional and contemporary culinary techniques, seasonal ingredients, and the whimsy of ideas. Our menu is continuously evolving in our endless pursuit of the best, freshest, and most delicious ingredients. Expect tableside cooking with personality and curated beverage pairings.
Located in the heart of Robbinsdale, our restaurant hosts a variety of tasting menu experiences, rotating menu concepts, and pop-ups in our Basement Bar.
The Ultimate Travail Experience
Signature chef’s tasting: Duel
Duel: The name says it all—this menu is a culinary face-off between three talented teams of chefs, each bringing their unique flair to every dish. Each course will be a thrilling competition between the teams, with guests having the chance to vote on which dish they prefer. This playful yet friendly competition will still incorporate Travail’s intimate dining experience with a 12+ course tasting menu and optional wine pairings by our Sommelier.
Hosted in Travail’s Skylounge Rooftop
THE ULTIMATE GIRL DINNER TASTING MENU
We’re taking the viral girl dinner trend and giving it the full Travail treatment — think beautifully curated small plates, bold bites, and a few surprises hosted in our rooftop Sky Lounge. This multi-course dinner includes your choice of beverage pairing—go playful with a build-your-own martini, espresso martini, and more, or opt for a curated wine pairing handpicked by our sommelier.
Sitcom TV Series Dinner
Dinner Party: Rebooted
Join Travail Kitchen for a bold new chapter in our hit dinner series. The Office 2.0 is an all-new tasting menu experience inspired by life at the world’s most lovable paper company. Expect 8+ thoughtful, episode-inspired courses, wine and cocktail pairings, and an unexpected twist or two.
New menu. Same chaos. Book your seat now.
DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED AT TRAVAIL KITCHEN AND AMUSEMENTS
We are a group of culinary innovators and event curators passionate about hospitality. Travail Kitchen and Amusements is led by chef-owners and James Beard semi-finalists Mike Brown, Bob Gerken, and James Winberg in downtown Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Our newly constructed three-story restaurant hosts a variety of innovative dining concepts, public parties, private events, and local chef collaborations.
