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Dalton & Wade

323 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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With some 200-plus whiskies (and a few tequilas), Dalton & Wade is playing a Southern/Western/country game, with a menu that includes pimento cheese, but also hotdish and a bologna sandwich.

$$$, $20 and Under, American, Barbecue, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Late Night Dining, Menu, Minneapolis, North Loop, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018

Esker Grove

723 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

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Chef Doug Flicker is heading Esker Grove, the new modern and seasonal restaurant in the Walker Art Center.

$$$, American, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week July 2018, South Minneapolis

Wise Acre Eatery

5401 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419

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Ham and pea fritters at Wise Acre Eatery

Tangletown Gardens created this companion eatery serving fresh, local farm-to-fork food and old-style cooking with a modern edge. Think dill pickle fried chicken and carrot chive mashers.

$$$, American, Brunch, Dinner, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, Southwest Minneapolis, special diet, Tangletown, Wine & Beer Only

The Commodore

79 Western Ave. N., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

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St. Paul's legendary bar pays homage to the jazz age. The art deco vibe is spectacular, the fully stocked bar sports Minnesota-made liquors, and the full-service restaurant puts up classic dishes such as braised rabbit and deviled eggs.

$$$$, American, Dinner, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, New restaurant, No Reservations, Notable, Restaurant Week July 2018, Selby, St. Paul, Summit-University

La Voya

5005 Glumack Drive, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

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La Voya is a new restaurant located in the Intercontinental Hotel at Minneapolis–St. Paul airport.

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Minneapolis, Restaurant Week July 2018, Suburbs

Holman's Table

644 Bayfield St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107

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Located at the STP airport, and named for daredevil pilot Charles W. “Speed” Holman, Holman's Table is serving up American fare with a twist in travel-inspired surroundings.

$$$, American, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, special diet, St. Paul

Heirloom

2186 Marshall Ave., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104

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Wyatt Evans of W.A. Frost built upon his St. Paul cred when he opened Heirloom—a small eatery with a focus on seasonal menus using local ingredients.

$$$, American, Brunch, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Macalester-Groveland, Menu, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week July 2018, St. Paul, Wine & Beer Only

El Burrito Mercado

175 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107

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Photo by Stephanie Colgan

The Twin Cities' essential Mexican market offers the area's best tamales, great carnitas, and superior braised dishes, such as pork in green chilies and chicken mole. Grab a quick lunch at the deli counter or have a seat in the full-service café...

$, Breakfast, Dinner, Editor's Pick, Kid-friendly, Locations, Lunch, Menu, Mexican, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week July 2018, special diet, St. Paul, West Side of St. Paul

Kado no Mise

33 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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On the ground floor of chef Shigeyuki Furukawa's Japanese restaurant complex, Kado no Mise's menu is simple, delicate, finely crafted seafood and sushi made with the highest quality ingredients available.

$$$, $20 and Under, Dinner, Japanese, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, New restaurant, North Loop, Restaurant Week July 2018, Seafood

Citizen

11 Kellogg Blvd. E., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

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Citizen Supper Club has revamped as Citizen. The vibe is still very Mad Men, but there’s a brand new menu, complete with local touches like app boards featuring meats and cheeses from Red Table Meats and Redhead Creamery.

$$$, $20 and Under, American, Breakfast, Dinner, Downtown St. Paul, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Menu, No Reservations, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week July 2018, special diet, St. Paul

Mystic Steakhouse

2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372

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If you're down playing the slots, reward yourself with dinner at this classic casino steak house offering chops, seafood, pastas, salads, and more.

$$$$, Dinner, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Locations, Menu, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, Southwest Suburbs, special diet, Steak, Suburbs

Mallory's

609 2nd St., Hudson, Wisconsin 54016

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This steak spot in Hudson has a year-round rooftop for year-round al fresco dining.

$$$, Brunch, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Lunch, Menu, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, Seafood, Steak, Suburbs, Western Wisconsin

4 Bells

1610 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

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The former Joe's Garage is busy with the Loring Park set dipping in for fried chicken, oysters, and low-country cocktails. The rooftop is year-round with great views.

$$$$, American, Brunch, Dinner, Late Night Dining, Locations, Loring Park, Menu, Minneapolis, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week July 2018

Chino Latino

2916 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408

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Fidel's Capitalist Pig Roast at Chino Latino

Far and away the Twin Cities' most rollicking, youthful, edgy restaurant scene. The menu is culled from many of the equatorial countries of the world and remains more fun than refined. Cocktails are huge and infamous, and the late-night happy ho...

$$$, Dinner, Global, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, New restaurant, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week July 2018, Uptown

FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar

Radisson Blu, 31 S. 7th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

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Isabel Subtil

Cooking with a wood-fired rotisserie and hardwood grill (even in the Mall of America), it turns out tasty and accessible American fare for all three meals.

$$$$, $20 and Under, American, Breakfast, Brunch, Downtown Minneapolis, Hotel Restaurant, Late Night Dining, Locations, Minneapolis, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week July 2018

Vieux Carré

408 St. Peter St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

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A dish of mussels from Vieux Carre restaurant

The Artists' Quarter has been cleaned up and refreshed as this New Orleans–inspired jazz joint. Creole food matched with stepped-up cocktails make this spot a St. Paul destination (and not just because the kitchen is open late).

$$, American, Dinner, Downtown St. Paul, Entertainment, Locations, Lowertown, No Reservations, Notable, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, St. Paul

Cafe Alma

528 University Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

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Cafe Alma is the new addition to Alex Roberts’ award-winning Restaurant Alma.

$$, American, Breakfast, Dinner, Hotel Restaurant, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Lunch, Minneapolis, Northeast, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, St. Anthony Main

Twin Cities 400 Tavern

1330 Industrial Blvd. NE, Ste. 400, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413

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This is an all-day, independent restaurant with contemporary tavern snacks like fish 'n' chips, porchetta pizza, and a whiskey barrel burger.

$$, $20 and Under, American, Breakfast, Como, Dinner, Late Night Dining, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, Northeast, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018

Waffle Bar

2758 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408

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Bubble waffles, a craze that swept the world, have landed on Lyndale.

$, Dinner, Ice Cream, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Lunch, LynLake, Minneapolis

The Marsh Restaurant

15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, Minnesota 55345

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Promoting good eating and good health, this spa and restaurant offers a broad array of appetizers and entrées made from locally grown, organic ingredients, plus smoothies, juices, and homemade baked goods.

$$$, $20 and Under, American, Breakfast, Dinner, Entertainment, Kid-friendly, Locations, Lunch, Menu, Minnetonka, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Southwest Suburbs, special diet, Suburbs, Veg-Friendly, Wine & Beer Only

Pub 819

819 Main St., Hopkins, Minnesota 55343

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The former Hopkins Tavern has lightened up with plenty of burgers and bar food and a long list of whiskies.

$$, American, Brunch, Dinner, Hopkins, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Menu, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week 2016, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week Oct 2016, Southwest Suburbs, special diet, Suburbs

Corner Table

4537 Nicollet Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55409

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Photo by Eliesa Johnson

Corner Table has evolved into one of the best neighborhood eateries in town, again. Under the ownership and reign of Thomas Boemer and Nick Rancone, it has become refined but humble and satisfying. A true find.

$$$, American, Dinner, Editor's Pick, Kid-friendly, King Field, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, South Minneapolis, Southwest Minneapolis, Wine & Beer Only

Boca Chica Restaurante Mexicano y Cantina

11 Cesar Chavez St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107

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Since 1964, Boca Chica has been serving fresh family-recipe Mexican food to the Twin Cities. The Frias family's salsa has a loyal following, as do the chile relleno and the carnitas.

$$, Brunch, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Menu, Mexican, New restaurant, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week July 2018, special diet, St. Paul

Parallel MN Cafe

145 Holden St. N , Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

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Created by Hennepin Made, this new coffee venture in the Glenwood Corridor offers coffee, lunch and happy hour.

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moto-i

2940 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408

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Besides being the first sake brewpub outside of Japan, moto-i has really come into its own as a Japanese izakaya with ramen, whole fish, a crazy brunch menu, and one of the more zen rooftops in town.

$$, Asian, Brunch, Dinner, Dinner, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, LynLake, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, special diet, Uptown

The Capital Grille

801 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

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The one chain steak house that can compete with food-focused restaurants for quality and creativity in downtown Minneapolis. Go for the Delmonico rib eye and wonderful creamed spinach.

$$$$, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Editor's Pick, Kid-friendly, Locations, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, Steak

The Melting Pot

80 S. 9th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

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Romantic chocolate fondue at Melting Pot

There's an all-fondue menu of four-course feasts, as well as other items, including filet mignon, shrimp, sirloin, lobster tails and a vegetarian option. Also cheese and chocolate fondues.

$$$$, American, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week July 2018, special diet

al Vento

5001 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55417

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Warm and upscale, this Italian trattoria, in a part of town thin on options, prides itself on its scratch cooking, from housemade mozzarella to fresh pasta.

$$$, $20 and Under, Dinner, Dinner, Italian, Kid-friendly, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Nokomis, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, Southeast Minneapolis

Stray Dog

401 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

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In the former Bulldog NE spot, we officially now have Stray Dog, bringing a fresh new vibe.

$$, $20 and Under, American, Dinner, Late Night Dining, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week July 2018, special diet, St. Anthony Main, St. Anthony Park