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FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
Radisson Blu Mall of America Hotel, 2100 Killebrew Dr., Bloomingtion; 952-881-5258
Cooking with a wood-fired rotisserie and hardwood grill, it turns out tasty and accessible American fare for all three meals. The grilled North Shore whitefish and corn-crusted walleye are great.
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American |
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 |
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 |
Manny's Steakhouse at the W
W Minneapolis–The Foshay, 825 Marquette Ave. S., Mpls.; 612-339-9900
Manny's is, for many, the quintessential local steak experience. In posh digs at the W Hotel, it seems refreshed and ready for the next 20 years. The steaks are great, the Neuske's thick-cut bacon appetizer is obnoxiously yummy, and the service is brimming with cool-kid attitude.
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Steak |
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 |
Bluefin Grille
7192 Hwy. 61 W., Tofte; 218-663-6200
Overlooking Lake Superior, this casual American grill in the Bluefin Bay resort serves crowd-pleasers such as big burgers on house-baked buns, fresh walleye specials, and big steaks.
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American |
Bloomington ChopHouse
3900 American Blvd. W., Bloomington; 952-830-5200
Surprisingly modern for a suburban hotel restaurant, the ChopHouse offers steakhouse dishes with a contemporary edge, such as wagyu carpaccio, as well as traditional steaks and chops.
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Seafood, Steak |