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St. Paul Grill

350 Market St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

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There's no denying the appeal of downtown St. Paul's clubby home for power lunches, decadent brunches, and winning pre-theater dinners. The food is classic American, the simpler the better. It's the place to be seen if you're a Capitol mover and...

$$$$, American, Brunch, Dinner, Downtown St. Paul, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Hotel Restaurant, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, St. Paul

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.

$$$, Dinner, Italian, Kid-friendly, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Nokomis, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Southeast Minneapolis, special diet

Rodizio Grill

Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369

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There's a large salad bar and servers who bring you different cuts of grilled and roasted meats at this all-you-can-eat Brazilian steak house.

$$$$, Brunch, Dinner, Dinner, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Latin American, Locations, Lunch, Maple Grove, Menu, No Reservations, Northwest Suburbs, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Steak, Suburbs

Rodizio Grill Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, Maple Grove

Rinata

2451 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

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Rinata is an Italian bistro with considerable charm. Simple elegance is applied to the warm, candlelit surroundings as well as the rustic menu. Earthy flavors from all over Italy are featured in dishes such as eggplant involtini, ravioli with br...

$$$, Calhoun Isle, Dinner, Dinner, Italian, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lowry Hill, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Uptown

Pig Ate My Pizza

4154 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422

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In the former bones of Travail, this cutting-edge pizzeria has risen from the same band of merry cooks. Your pizza might have pork, it might have a smoke-filled dome, it might be covered in potato salad, and that's the fun.

$$, American, Best Of The Twin Cities, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Editor's Pick, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Locations, Lunch, Menu, No Reservations, Northwest Suburbs, Pizza, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Suburbs, Vegetarian, Wine & Beer Only

A luscious meaty pie from Pig Ate My Pizza

Stella's Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar

1400 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408

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Casual seafood specialties such as peel-and-eat shrimp and raw oysters are served in this Uptown restaurant with a rooftop bar.

$$$, $20 and Under, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Seafood, Uptown

Sanctuary

903 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415

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In this graciously restored fieldstone building, Sanctuary's menu spans the globe with new-age verve. Call it classic fusion—Latino and Asian flavors via French technique. Chef Patrick Atanalian's plates are surprisingly innovative and playful.

$$$, American, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Gluten Free, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, Mill District, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018

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.

$$$, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Gluten Free, Japanese, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, North Loop, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian

The Restaurant Project

Giulia

215 S 4th St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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Dinner, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Hide from Homepage, Italian, Lunch, Menu, New restaurant, Restaurant Week July 2019

The Dough Room

300 Superior Blvd, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

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Brunch, Dinner, Dinner, Hide from Homepage, Italian, Menu, New restaurant, Restaurant Week July 2019, Suburbs, Vegetarian

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

50 S. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

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Though the space isn't as cool or swank as it used to be, the fish is still flown-in fresh, the portions generous, and the crab cake the best in town. Happy hour has become a popular pastime.

$$$$, $20 and Under, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Seafood, Vegetarian

Tullibee

300 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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Located in the new Hewing Hotel, Tullibee is the restaurant helmed by chef Matt Leverty.

$$, American, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, European, Gluten Free, Hotel Restaurant, Kid-friendly, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, North Loop, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Vegan, Vegetarian

OCTO Fishbar

289 E. 5th St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101

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OCTO Fishbar lives alongside Almanac Fish Market and Peterson Meats in the Market House Collaborative.

$$$, Brunch, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown St. Paul, Menu, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2019, Seafood, St. Paul

Urban Eatery

2730 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416

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Calhoun Beach Club's edgy eatery. Focused on fresh & local food, the menu plays with a few foodie touches such as duck nachos, house smoked pork chop. Local farms get a nod on the menu.

$$, American, Brunch, Burgers, Calhoun Isle, Dairy Free, Dinner, Gluten Free, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, special diet, Uptown, Vegan, Vegetarian

PLate

16323 Main Ave SE, Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372

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American, Brunch, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Gluten Free, Hide from Homepage, Menu, New restaurant, Restaurant Week July 2019, Suburbs, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Mediterranean Cruise Cafe

12500 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, Minnesota 55337

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In a grand space, this Med-focused restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, such as kebabs, pasta, gyros, pizza, and more. Check out one of the weekend belly dancing shows or enjoy a hookah on the patio.

$$$, $20 and Under, Burnsville, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Entertainment, Gluten Free, Greek, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Southwest Suburbs, special diet, Vegan, Vegetarian

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, Gluten Free, Late Night Dining, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, Northeast, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2018, Vegetarian

The Lowry

2112 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

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The Lowry's motto: Beer, Whiskey, Oysters, and Eggs. From early morning to late night, the fun and fresh menu aims to feed the young and hungry who crowd the neighborhood apartments.

$$, $20 and Under, American, Breakfast, Burgers, Calhoun Isle, Dinner, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2019, Uptown

The Freehouse

701 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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Blue Plate's first foray into the brewing biz, this North Loop brewpub serves its own beer and an ambitious menu of drinker's eats.

$$, American, Breakfast, Burgers, Dinner, Dinner, Entertainment, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, North Loop, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2019, Warehouse District

Photo by Katherine Harris

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, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Editor's Pick, Kid-friendly, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Steak

Smack Shack

603 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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North Loop finally has the fish shack it's been waiting for. Josh Thoma's lobster truck has evolved into a full-service joint with lobster boils, po'boys, two bars, and a giant patio.

$$$, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Editor's Pick, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, North Loop, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Seafood

Lela

5601 W. 78th St., Bloomington, Minnesota 55439

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A refreshed space adjacent to the former Sofitel plays sophisticated and modern with crudo, house-made pasta, and some enormous steaks.

$$$$, $20 and Under, Bloomington, Dinner, Hotel Restaurant, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, No Reservations, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Vegetarian

A plate of food at Lela restaurant in Bloomington, MN

Hammer & Sickle

1300 Lagoon Ave. Ste. 150, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55113

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Uptown has a new vodka bar with a light Soviet theme. Check out the menu with a round of pierogis, small plate zakuski offerings, even caviar.

$$, Dinner, Dinner, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Russian, Uptown, Vegetarian

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

JW Marriott, Mall of America, Bloomington, Minnesota 55425

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The sparkly new JW Marriott at MOA has opened an upscale dining room and bar. There's notable efforts to use local products, and the hospitality is top-notch. It's a good zen place to escape the mall hordes.

$$$$, $20 and Under, American, Bloomington, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Hotel Restaurant, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Mall of America, Menu, No Reservations, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Southwest Suburbs, Suburbs

Cast & Cru

5185 Meadville St., Greenwood, Minnesota 55331

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Launched in the freshly revamped Old Log Theater, this dining spot features meaty, modern American plates whether you're seeing a show or not.

$$$$, American, Dinner, Dinner, Excelsior, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, No Reservations, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Southwest Suburbs, Suburbs

Photo by Caitlin Abrams

Smith & Porter

428 S. 2nd St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401

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This new restaurant and bar just opened on the ground level of a senior living apartment building in the Mill District. Check out the stuffed acorn squash or chimichurri lamb.

$$$, American, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Gluten Free, Menu, Mill District, Minneapolis, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2019, Vegan, Vegetarian

Saji-Ya

695 Grand Ave., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105

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Sleek, modern design has refreshed this longtime Grand Avenue grill, known for high-quality sushi, noisy and rollicking teppanyaki tables, skillfully prepared Japanese entrées, and a general commitment to excellence.

$$$$, $20 and Under, Dinner, Dinner, Gluten Free, Grand Ave, Japanese, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, St. Paul, Summit Hill

The dragon roll sushi is prepped at Saji Ya

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, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Locations, Menu, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Southwest Suburbs, special diet, Steak, Suburbs, Vegetarian

Mercury Dining Room and Rail

505 S. Marquette Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

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Downtowners are happy dancing to Blue Plate's Mercury Dining Room and Rail which opened in the former Brasserie Zentral space.

$$$, American, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2019

Lake & Irving

1513 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408

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The brothers Ikeda have opened this Uptown spot where Asian meets Mediterranean meets Minnesotan. Surprisingly, it all works in a cozy pub-like atmosphere.

$$, American, Brunch, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Entertainment, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, special diet, Uptown, Vegan, Vegetarian

Salmon at Lake & Irving in Uptown Minneapolis

Photo by Katherine Harris

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