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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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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 |
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 |
Bank
Minneapolis Westin, 88 S. 6th St., Mpls.; 612-656-3255
Arguably one of the most alluring dining rooms in Minnesota, this spacious, restored art deco bank lobby often outshines its modern American cuisine. A great place for an innovative cocktail and a quick bite.
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American |
Bar Abilene
1300 Lagoon Ave., Mpls.; 612-825-2525
One of the Cities' few Tex-Mex eateries, Abilene boasts several pages of margarita specialties and a list of rare tequilas, plus guacamole, fajitas, nachos, and enchiladas.
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American |
Bar La Grassa
800 Washington Ave. N., Mpls.; 612-333-3837
Still clicking and packing them in, BLG feeds stylish eaters with innovative pastas and Italian dishes created with amazing ingredients. Sit at the counter and watch the action of a James Beard award-winning kitchen.
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Italian |
Barbary Fig
720 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 651-290-2085
Tastes of North Africa and the Mediterranean beckon diners to owner Brahim Hadj-Moussa's café, featuring a short menu of couscous, tagines, brek, and other homemade specialties.
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African |
Barrio Minneapolis
925 Nicollet Mall, Mpls.; 612-333-9953
Barrio is a darkly hip tequila bar packed with irreverent décor and beautiful people. Tequila and mezcal dominate the drinks list, and the menu is stacked with finely crafted but nicely priced Mexican bar nosh.
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Mexican |
Barrio St. Paul
235 E. 6th St., St. Paul; 651-222-3250
Barrio is a darkly hip tequila bar. The spaces are packed with irreverent décor and beautiful people. Tequila and mezcal dominate the drinks list, and the menu is stacked with finely crafted Mexican bar nosh: small plates, bigger dishes, plus tacos and enchiladas under $7.
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Mexican |