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See our dining team's picks for best BBQ, brunch, burger, food truck, Greek, French, Mexican, kid-friendly, and more.
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Axel's
560 W. 78th St., Chanhassen; 952-934-9340
This local chain, fashioned as a modern American supper club, features a traditional menu of steaks, seafood, prime rib, and an extensive list of wines, scotch, and martinis.
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American, Steak |
Axel's
2540 Cleveland Ave. N., Roseville; 651-367-3967
This local chain, fashioned as a modern American supper club, features a traditional menu of steaks, seafood, prime rib, and an extensive list of wines, scotch, and martinis.
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American, Steak |
Axel's
1318 Sibley Memorial Hwy., Mendota Heights; 651-686-4840
This local chain, fashioned as a modern American supper club, features a traditional menu of steaks, seafood, prime rib, and an extensive list of wines, scotch, and martinis.
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American, Steak |
Babani's Kurdish Restaurant
Colonnade Bldg., 544 St. Peter St., St. Paul; 651-602-9964
Costumes, carpets, and countryside photos decorate the USA's first Kurdish restaurant. Specialties include eggplant stuffed with spicy ground beef, homemade bread with feta and olives, and baklava.
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Middle Eastern |
Bacio
1571 Plymouth Rd. S., Minnetonka; 952-544-7000
This high-style west metro eatery's fare is neither highly authentic nor a bargain, but everything tastes great, the service is always top-notch, and the barrel-vaulted stone ceiling is worth the price of admission.
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Italian |
Bad Waitress Diner and Coffee Shop
2 E. 26th St., Mpls.; 612-872-7575
This Eat Street diner gives everyone a break, even bad waitresses. Step up to the counter and order; there are no servers here. Then nab a retro table under the kitschy décor and enjoy some of the largest and best pancakes in the city.
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American |
Bagu Sushi
4741 Chicago Ave., Mpls.; 612-823-5254
Besides beautifully crafted, smart sushi rolls, the chefs put forth innovative Asian dishes such as ahi poke with quail egg and Thai curries, noodles, and stir-fries.
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Japanese, Thai |
Baker's Ribs
8019 Glen Ln., Eden Prairie; 952-942-5337
This cafeteria-style Texas BBQ joint makes its own cast-iron wood smokers. The majority of the meats are good, but Baker's bests are its spareribs, sausage links, and a thin but winning barbecue sauce.
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Barbecue |
Bambu
1715 Beam Ave., Maplewood; 651-747-1000
This small Asian restaurant has contemporary atmosphere and serves Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, and fusion dishes.
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Asian |
Band Box
729 S. 10th St., Mpls.; 612-332-0850
The lone survivor of the Band Box diners (which once numbered 13) sits in Elliot Park. Expect home-cooked diner fare.
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American |