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moto-i

2940 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408

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, 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 February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, special diet, Uptown

Devil's Advocate

1070 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

Written About

This downtown spot is a serious beer bar with a refreshed menu. Look for tons of local and international beers and a killer Philly cheesesteak in this slip that somehow feels off the grid.

$$, American, Downtown Minneapolis, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, New restaurant, Private Dining, Restaurant Week October 2019, Vegetarian

Meatball sandwich, fries, and a beer at Devil's Advocate in downtown Minneapolis

Photo by Katherine Harris

Pittsburgh Blue

Galleria, Edina, Minnesota 55435

Written About

This Parasole venture is Manny's-lite, featuring traditional steak house fare, plus whimsical apps such as house-made pigs-in-a-blanket and a more casual tavern menu.

$$$$, $20 and Under, Brunch, Dinner, Edina, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Menu, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week October 2019, Seafood, Southwest Suburbs, Steak, Suburbs

Pig Ate My Pizza

4154 W. Broadway, Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422

Written About

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, 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, Restaurant Week October 2019, Suburbs, Wine & Beer Only

A luscious meaty pie from Pig Ate My Pizza

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, Dinner, 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, Restaurant Week October 2019, special diet, Uptown

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.

$$$, Burnsville, Dinner, Dinner, Entertainment, Greek, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, 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, Restaurant Week October 2019, Southwest Suburbs, special diet, Suburbs

Holman's Table

644 Bayfield St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107

Written About

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, Gluten Free, Lunch, Menu, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, special diet, St. Paul, St. Paul, Vegetarian

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Cafe Alma

528 University Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

Written About

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

$$, American, Breakfast, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Gluten Free, Hotel Restaurant, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, Northeast, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, St. Anthony Main, Vegetarian

Twin Cities 400 Tavern

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

Written About

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, Dairy Free, 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, Restaurant Week October 2019, Vegan, Vegetarian

St. Paul Grill

350 Market St., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

Written About

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...

$$$$, $20 and Under, American, Brunch, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown St. Paul, Editor's Pick, Entertainment, Hotel Restaurant, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, St. Paul

The Lexington

1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105

Written About

It's all about bringing back the classics at The Lex, but giving them a place in the now.

$$$, American, Dinner, Dinner, Gluten Free, Menu, Private Dining, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, St. Paul, St. Paul, Summit-University

Pittsburgh Blue

11900 N. Main St., Maple Grove, Minnesota 55369

Written About

This Parasole venture is Manny's-lite, featuring traditional steak house fare, plus whimsical apps such as house-made pigs-in-a-blanket and a more casual tavern menu.

$$$$, $20 and Under, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Maple Grove, Menu, New restaurant, Northwest Suburbs, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week October 2019, Seafood, Steak, Suburbs

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, Restaurant Week October 2019, Southeast Minneapolis, special diet

4 Bells

1610 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

Written About

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, Dinner, Late Night Dining, Locations, Loring Park, Menu, Minneapolis, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019

Nico's Taco & Tequila Bar

2516 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

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In the former Birdhouse on Hennepin, Nico's is serving up affordable and casual tacos with fresh salsas and tequila drinks.

$$, $20 and Under, Brunch, Calhoun Isle, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Mexican, Minneapolis, No Reservations, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, Uptown, Vegan, Vegetarian

Taco options at Nico's Taco and Tequila Bar in Uptown Minneapolis

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, Restaurant Week October 2019, special diet, Uptown, Vegetarian

Salmon at Lake & Irving in Uptown Minneapolis

Photo by Katherine Harris

The Good Earth

1901 Hwy. 36 W., Roseville, Minnesota 55113

Written About

The Jogger and The Surfer were smoothie benchmarks 20 years ago, but The Good Earth is still making freshly baked goods, salads, sandwiches, and stir-fry dishes from all-natural ingredients.

$$$, $20 and Under, American, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, New restaurant, Northeast Suburbs, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week October 2019, Roseville, Suburbs, Veg-Friendly, Wine & Beer Only

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W.A. Frost & Company

374 Selby Ave., Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

Written About

A landmark location and creative cuisine make W.A. Frost one of the best in St. Paul. Whether it's burgers on the stunning patio in summer or the six-course tasting menu next to one of the roaring fireplaces in winter, Frost is a singular experience.

$$$, American, Brunch, Cathedral Hill, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown St. Paul, Editor's Pick, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week October 2019, Selby, St. Paul, Summit-University, Vegan, Vegetarian

Photo by Caitlin Abrams

The Lowry

2112 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55405

Written About

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, Restaurant Week October 2019, Uptown, Vegetarian

Esker Grove

723 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403

Written About

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

$$$, American, Dinner, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Lunch, Menu, Minneapolis, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, South Minneapolis, Vegetarian

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Pazzaluna Urban Italian

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

Written About

This Italian trattoria has a buzzy after-work scene. Sit at the kitchen bar or chef's table to experience Calabrian mussels, handmade gnocchi, or trout with a horseradish crust.

$$$, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown St. Paul, Italian, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lowertown, Menu, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, St. Paul

The bar at Pazzaluna Urban Italian restaurant in St. Paul

Photo by Caitlin Abrams

Baja Haus

830 E. Lake St., Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

Written About

Baja Haus is providing beachy waves of tacos to the Wayzata lakeside set.

$$$, Dairy Free, Dinner, Dinner, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Menu, Mexican, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2017, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, Seafood, Southwest Minneapolis, Suburbs, Vegetarian, Wayzata

Tria Restaurant

5959 Centerville Rd., North Oaks, Minnesota 55127

Written About

This attractive north suburban restaurant feels like a European country house and is popular for gatherings. The food is similarly influenced, hearty, and comforting.

$$, American, Brunch, Dinner, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Locations, Menu, Northeast Suburbs, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining, Restaurant Week Feb 2018, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2018, Restaurant Week October 2019, Suburbs

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, Restaurant Week October 2019, Uptown

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.

$$$, American, Breakfast, Downtown St. Paul, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, No Reservations, Private Dining, Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week July 2018, Restaurant Week July 2019, Restaurant Week October 2018, special diet, St. Paul

Legends Bar and Grill

825 Hennepin Ave. E., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414

The emphasis here is on the bar, but the grill offers a long list of sandwiches and burgers.

$$, American, Brunch, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Lunch, Minneapolis, Northeast, Outdoor Dining, Private Dining

Smith & Porter

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

Written About

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, Restaurant Week October 2019, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ruth's Chris Steak House

920 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402

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Ruth's is perhaps the least flashy of the local high-ticket steak houses. Generous portions, super sides, and great service are its benchmarks.

$$$$, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, East Town, Gluten Free, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, 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, Restaurant Week October 2019, special diet, Steak, Vegetarian

Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge

1900 NE Marshall St., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

Written About

Suzi's space is still tikilicious and the menu of kicked-up kitsch bar fare and "Minneapolis" pizza is a great bolster for a night out. The upstairs features three theme bars and a tiki band on weekends. The riverside patio is slamming.

$$, American, Dinner, Dinner, Kid-friendly, Late Night Dining, Locations, Menu, Minneapolis, Northeast, Notable, Outdoor Dining, Pizza, Private Dining, Restaurant Week February 2019, Restaurant Week October 2019, Vegetarian

Erik the Red

601 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415

Written About

Erik the Red is home to plenty of beer, lots of music, and both smoked turkey legs and elk sausage wrapped in lefse.

$$, $20 and Under, American, Dinner, Dinner, Downtown Minneapolis, Entertainment, European, Kid-friendly, Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, Menu, Minneapolis, New restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Week October 2019

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