welcome to Travail kitchen & amusements
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, MN, just 10 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, our restaurant offers a variety of tasting menu experiences, rotating seasonal menu concepts, and pop-ups in our Basement Bar and Sky Lounge. Perfect for unique culinary experiences, private parties, group dining, specialty events, corporate gatherings, celebrations, and holiday dining near Minneapolis.
The Ultimate Travail Experience
Signature chef’s tasting
Pull up a chair for a night of flavor, creativity, and just the right amount of chaos. Our multi-course Signature Tasting menu is a culinary adventure crafted by the Travail team, featuring playful bites, unexpected twists, and seasonal ingredients that keep every course fresh and exciting. From the first sip to the last bite, this interactive dining experience is designed to surprise, delight, and entertain. Expect 10+ inventive courses wrapped in Travail’s signature immersive style, with optional wine pairings curated by our in-house Sommelier to elevate the evening even further.
Seatings:
Thursday at 6:00pm
Friday & Saturday at 5:30pm and 7:45pm
The Experience Doesn’t Stop at Signature, Explore More Ways to Enjoy Travail
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A Taste of Travail
THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO BOOK A WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A Taste of Travail is a limited-time Wednesday night dinner series, an introduction to what makes Travail Kitchen and Amusements unforgettable..
Enjoy a curated six-course chef’s tasting menu with two paired drinks for $79 per person. An optional $40 wine pairing is available.
Perfect for first-time guests and longtime fans alike, it’s a refined yet approachable way to experience Travail’s Signature Tasting menu experience, ideal for a midweek night out, date night, or introducing friends to one of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities.
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Bite Me: A Tapas Experience
SMALL PLATES. BIG FLAVOR. VERY TRAVAIL.
July 24-August 8 in the Sky Lounge
Join us for a hands-on cooking class inspired by the bold, shareable flavors of Spanish-style tapas. Guests will learn how to create a variety of bite-sized dishes perfect for entertaining, date night, or simply leveling up your next dinner at home.
This interactive class will walk you through techniques, flavor pairings, plating ideas, and the art of building a spread that feels effortless, playful, and delicious. Expect a mix of chef instruction, hands-on cooking, tasting along the way, and plenty of Travail-style fun.
Each course is paired with thoughtfully selected wine, bubbles, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Come ready to cook and prepared to say yes to just one more bite.
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BACK TO SHOOL DINNER
THE BELL HAS RUNG, YOUR DESK IS WAITING, AND CLASS IS IN SESSION.
August 13 - September 19 in the Sky Lounge
Join us for Back to School, a playful, immersive dining experience where every course is inspired by a different school subject. From science experiments and geography adventures to art class, music, gym, and, of course, lunch period, each lesson is brought to life through imaginative dishes, interactive moments, and the unexpected creativity you've come to expect from Travail.
Expect pop quizzes, extra credit, a little friendly competition, and plenty of nostalgic throwbacks along the way. Whether you aced every test, doodled through history class, or counted down the minutes until the final bell, this is one school day you'll actually want to relive.
No homework required, just bring your appetite. Class is in session!
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 three-story restaurant hosts a variety of innovative dining concepts, public parties, private events, and local chef collaborations.