Thirty Bales is a celebration of everything Midwestern cuisine has to offer. We're an upbeat neighborhood restaurant bringing together bright personalities, bold recipes, clean ingredients and craft spirits and playing with the flavors that make the Midwest a place unlike any other.If you're curious about our name, it comes from the legend of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. As the story goes, Babe had an appetite as big as Bunyan himself and is rumored to have eaten 30 bales of hay a day.Like our restaurant's big blue spirit animal, we're a pack of people that lives to eat and drink. We're endlessly in love with the Midwest and its connection to seasonal ingredients grown close to home. It's what inspires our menu and our team. And it's what inspires us as we tell our own story with the flavors and spirits of the Midwest.
Serving American cuisine inspired by the diverse cultural influences within Minnesota, Blue Birch puts a modern spin on classic dishes. Executive Chef, Dawa Tsering, and his culinary team add variety through crafting monthly Dinner Specials and rotating Happy Hour plates. Signature cocktails, local craft beer and hand-selected wines complement the menu, making Blue Birch an ideal gathering place for happy hour, business lunches or a night out. Conveniently centered in the Great Room of the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, located in the Opus II Business Park, Blue Birch is a destination for foodies, everyday diners and happy hour enthusiasts.