Thrifty Hipster

Horrible. Everything about our experience here was horrible. First of all, Zeno is having a serious identity crisis. They're now trying to assume the name 'Fusion', after remodeling in recent months and adding a sushi bar, which is hands down the best thing going for them. Their signs still say Zeno outside, but the menus say Fusion. Very confusing the first time there. It's now a lounge-y atmosphere that, everytime I've been there recently, seems to attract the Ed Hardy set. But really, MORE sushi in Uptown? And the rest of the menu is all over the place and poorly executed. French press coffee, BBQ quesadillas, clams (frozen, BTW), hummus, and sushi?! On top of all of this, they claim they're a dessert bar as well. Whew, just as exhausting as looking over their too-big menus, both in physical size and number of options. The one thing going for them are their seriously long happy hour specials, I mean I don't know how the owners or servers are making any money, they're like giving everything away! If you do go, try the sushi for sure, everything else is mediocre at best. And speaking of the owners, at our last meal at Zeno/Fusion there was a heavy set man in an old baseball hat, jeans, and ratty leather jacket running around barking orders at the staff and generally acting unprofessional. I mean, we overheard him insult another server right in front of our table! I questioned our server as to who this man was and she informed me it was one of the owners. Apparently he was working there that night, and dresses and acts in such a way regularly. We will not be going back, and I give this place 6 months to run themselves into the ground.

-- Starrving gave this bar a 1 out of 5 at 01:37 03.15.10

Horrible service!!! This is one place to avoid in uptown. I agree with Gigi. Overpriced for what it is, I think the place has an identity crisis. I am ready for this one to shut down, and something new to move in. Go to Chino if you want the faux glitz and drunk middle agers.

-- Tiffany gave this bar a 1 out of 5 at 12:48 01.30.10

I am amazed that this little place is still in business. I was there years ago, but the service was so bad it took almost two years for me to go back.... and guess what.... the service still sucks. Its time this place wakes up and starts treating its valued customers with excellence. Its hard to believe that in this economy they treat people like this. AVOID AVOID AVOID. There are many worthwhile restaurants within a few blocks to dine at

-- Gigi gave this bar a 1 out of 5 at 13:24 01.25.10

Tanor Rodriguez is a thief

-- watch out for staff gave this bar a 1 out of 5 at 18:27 07.15.09

Zeno has the best happy hour going anywhere right now. Great atmosphere, eclectic crowd and a nice upscale, hip vibe. Definately spring for the premium wine, best deal in town.

-- MissMpls gave this bar a 5 out of 5 at 17:01 07.06.09