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Eat + Drink
See our dining team's picks for best BBQ, brunch, burger, food truck, Greek, French, Mexican, kid-friendly, and more.
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Nami
251 1st Ave. N., Mpls.; 612-333-1999
This spacious, neutral-toned space is a stylish Japanese eatery where happy hour loyalists find a good deal and the sushi is decent and fresh.
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Japanese |
Normandy Kitchen
Normandy Inn & Suites, 405 S. 8th St., Mpls.; 612-455-1204
The menu offers classics such as crab cakes and cobb salad, but also plays with more modern flavors as with the cider-brined pork tenderloin.
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American |
O'Donovan's Irish Pub
700 1st Ave. N., Mpls.; 612-317-8896
Pre-gamers looking for something better than a sports bar frequent this Irish pub just across from the Target Center. Built in Ireland and shipped here piece by piece, it serves corned beef, malt chips, and shepherd's pie.
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European |
One Two Three Sushi
80 S. 8th St., skyway level, Mpls.; 612-354-3040
This little skyway spot makes fresh custom sushi rolls while you watch. Plus there are some hearty rames bowls and steamed buns for the downtown lunchers.
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Japanese, Veg-Friendly |
Peter's Grill
114 S. 8th St., Mpls.; 612-333-1981
Step into the past and boldly order a plate of nostalgia. Old-school waitresses (not servers) will bring you a hot roast-turkey sandwich, a quarter of a baked chicken, or Swedish meatballs. Save room for the rhubarb pie.
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American |
Pizza Lucé
119 N. 4th St., Mpls.; 612-333-7359
Hard-core and edgy, Lucé's medium-crust, inventive-ingredient approach to pizza has won many converts, even from the ranks of traditionalists.
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Pizza |
Porter & Frye
Hotel Ivy, 1115 2nd Ave. S., Mpls.; 612-353-3500
A swank space in the Hotel Ivy, Porter & Frye serves up posh cocktails and Midwest-modern dishes that spin seasonal fare. The broad menu covers substantial entrees of local beef, pork, and chicken as well as lighter vegetarian and spa plates.
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American |
Prairie Kitchen & Bar
1300 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.; 612-596-4640
The Hyatt's Minnesota-focused restaurant and lounge in the lobby is upscale local with a huge fireplace anchoring the room.
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American |