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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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Basil's Restaurant
710 Marquette Ave., Mpls.; 612-376-7404
The iconic café that overlooks the Crystal Court, Basil's is bright and attractive, the service professional, and the kitchen keeps the lunch crowd happy with high-end salads, creative sandwiches, and interesting entrées. Dinner is "private event" only.
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American |
Bayside Grille
687 Excelsior Blvd., Excelsior; 952-474-1113
Situated on Lake Minnetonka, Bayside Grille offers a casual American menu, including traditional and flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, wraps, big salads, and platters. Outdoor deck opens Memorial Day. Call for different winter hours.
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American |
bd's Mongolian Grill
1025 Co. Rd. 42 W., Burnsville; 952-435-0032
This Midwestern chain offers the traditional build-your-own concept commonly used in Mongolian restaurants: pile your choice of meat, veg, and sauces in a bowl to be stir-fried on a large flat-top by cooks wielding sword-like tongs.
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Asian |
Beacon Public House
615 Washington Ave. SE, Mpls.; 612-379-8888
Located in the new Commons Hotel on the U of M campus, this pub aims to be a cut above the regular college bar. There are still a lot of screens, but also craft beer and creative food.
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American |
Beaujo's Wine Bar & Bistro
4950 France Ave. S., Edina; 952-922-8974
One of the Cities' best wine bars, this European-style spot offers more than 30 wines by the glass and light nosh to accompany them.
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Wine Bar |
Beirut Restaurant
1385 S. Robert St., West St. Paul; 651-457-4886
Simply elegant for more than 20 years, this Lebanese restaurant and deli makes scratch food from family recipes. The mezza features eight appetizers, including hummus, baba gannouj, and tabbouleh. Belly dancers entertain on weekends.
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Middle Eastern |
Bella Cucina
9332 Ensign Ave. S., Bloomington; 952-941-3614
A casual Italian restaurant offering house-baked bread, made-from-scratch pastas, pizzas, salads, panini, and desserts.
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Italian |
Benihana
850 Louisiana Ave. S., Golden Valley; 763-542-9922
A national chain featuring chicken, steak, and seafood dinners prepared hibachi-style, plus a sushi menu.
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Japanese |
Benihana
11840 Fountains Way, Maple Grove; 763-315-0090
A national chain featuring chicken, steak, and seafood dinners prepared hibachi-style, plus a sushi menu.
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Japanese |