The name conjures up all type of images, but probably not a hip new eatery in South Minneapolis.  Two women who met in the kitchen of Birchwood a decade ago and have since been involved in the local, sustainable food scene decided to open a place where you can get bar food and not feel bad about where it came from.  I love the idea of farm-to-table food moving past the fine dining experience and settling in to the regular restaurant scene.

I’ve eaten at the restaurant twice.  I enjoyed my first meal a lot and while I had the same exact thing the second time around, it wasn’t as good.  I had a grass-fed burger and fries both times, yes I know I am a vision of healthy eating.  My first burger was juicy and flavorful, and cooked just right.  The bun and cheese were both a nice accompaniment to the burger, and the fries were the skinny kind and quite good.  The burger is a nice size at a 1/3 pound.  The second time everything was about the same, but the burger was overcooked which took away the juiciness and zapped some of the flavor.

My first meal was consumed with two hard ciders and there were no children in attendance.  My second visit I had no adult beverage and my two kids at the table keeping me company.  I’m sure that has something to do with my impressions of the two meals, but I do believe my first cheeseburger and french fries were far superior to the second.

Keeping with my nutritious dinner choices, I also opted in for dessert on both occasions.  Lowbrow does dessert to a T.  They have an excellent dessert lady named Nancy and she makes some killer delights.  I’ve tried the Chocolate Oatmeal Stout cake and the Peanut Butter Pie and both were delicious.

Prices are very reasonable.  My burger/fry combo was under 10 bucks.  The room can get loud quick as there are no soft surfaces to absorb noise and the space is all one, big room. Despite being disappointed by cheeseburger #2, I am eager to go back and dine again. I’ve heard that the chili and pulled pork sandwich are both very good and they have other options that I’d like to try.  I say, welcome to the neighborhood Lowbrow!