MSP Takeout, Patios, and Indoor Dining in the Time of Covid

The current way to dine in the time of coronavirus.

Patio

Well. Who even remembers restauranting? We are at a new point in this pandemic journey. As the state moves toward re-opening, the Governor has allowed restaurants and bars to open patios and indoor seating with limited capacities! Someone can bring you a cocktail! As of June 1, many places saw their first full-service guests in nearly three months. But not everyone is ready to make the move back to table service with all the restrictions in place. And, without being back to full force, the majority will still have to count on takeout to help fill in the gaps.

We rejiggered the takeout list to include information about whether a place is opening for patio, indoor, or altering takeout in any way. A few things to remember:

Patio and indoor seating is limited to 50% capacity, with a max of 250.
You must have a "reservation" which means planning ahead to make one via phone or online, or walking up and providing your name and number so a rezzie can be made on the spot.
Employees must wear masks, but guests are not forced so. Though many places will ask that you wear one in and when walking around. Especially if you are using their restrooms.
There are time limits being used for reservations, usually it's 75 minutes in the daytime and 90 minutes at night. Don't make them kick your cute patooty out.
Service charges in lieu of tipping is making a big comeback with reopening.
Nobody wants to touch your cash. Paying by plastic or ordering online is the way this is being done.
Yes, you can still get booze with your takeout, so sally forth.

We are trying to keep up even when hours and menus and decisions change every day, so check before you go. And if you're a resto that wants to add or make changes, send us a note to dining@mspmag.com.

MINNEAPOLIS

Animales BBQ has a fresh new takeout window on the truck. They'll still offer call ahead takeout, but also have a walk-up menu of limited items. Seating included outdoor patio or inside at Able Brewing. Check for hours, Fri-Sat this first weekend (6/13) then Th-Sun after.

Over on Eat Street, The Bad Waitress is open again. The long-standing diner has been taking the downtime to refresh the interior. The new digs will include easier service with ordering from a kiosk at the counter, so that your plate-sized breakfast pancakes can alight on your table with less human contact (for now, a good thing).

Brit's Pub has all the chips and all the tickets: Takeout, patio, and indoor starting Wed (6/10). In house/patio is walk-up rezzie only. M-F starts at 4:00pm, Sa-Su at 11:30am.

So. Butcher & The Boar is actually back! After staying closed since March, the bourbon and sausage mavens have re-opened for takeout, patio action in the beer garden, plus limited dining indoors.

Cafe & Bar Lurcat re-opened on Thu., July 30. The Loring Park anchor will be open for dinner Tu-Sat, from 5-9pm. They'll be taking reservations for seating in the bar dining area, the front patio, and the back alley. All Minneapolis mask rules apply.

Cardigan Donuts is still baking up tasty fried dough! Will do curbside or delivery.

In downtown Mpls., Jamie Malone's Eastside is open again for a special pop-up. Welcome La Pistola, a fast-draw, walk-up seafood and ham bar, open Th-Sat from 4-9pm. We're talking white anchovies with sourdough bread, Mangalitsa ham with bread and butter, lobster and fries, bacon mayo smash burgers and all the dirty glam that implies.

Demi is back open and accepting reservations for patio and indoor dining Wed-Su.

Esker Grove has re-opened along with the Walker, serving both indoor and patio, plus offering takeout. Open Thu-Sun, this new menu feels like a perfect grab to head into the Sculpture Garden with: chicken salad sandwich, kale & farro bowl, snacky fried shrimp with spicy mayo.

FireBox Deli , the cult favorite barbecue in North Mpls., is ready to do pick up ordering right from their facebook. People love those ribs and brisket.

Fogo de Chao, the Gauchos have missed you. You can still do takeout or order grill-packs to go, or book online for indoor, where they will be celebrating your return with all day happy hour and 1/2 priced bottles of South American wine bottles. Check for varying hours.

The Freehouse in North Loop has their patio open for you. Reservations needed, and it's a cashless system, so be ready for that. Ordering takeout is still an option!

Green + the Grain, is open, if you're headed back downtown. The US Bank Bldg shop is open for takeout, but they'll also do delivery. And they've relaunched their original food truck so look for that fresh behemoth around town.

Welcome back Hell's Kitchen! After being dark for 5 months, the edgy subterranean eatery is back with a fresh new curbside takeout menu available Th-Sun, from 8am-2pm. Yes, lemon ricotta hotcakes and sausage bread are there, but they are also offering brunch platters for 2-4, a Mahnomin wild rice porridge kit with instructions, build your own Bloody kit, even a Make Your Own Peanut Butter kit! Because: moving on from bread baking to peanut butter making is episode 8 of the pandemic.

The Hewing Hotel is back open for business. While Tullibee and the lower lobby bar remain closed, the rooftop bar is open again Tues.-Sat., for small bites and cocktails. Brunch starts this weekend, with breakfast sandwich action. Reservations need to be made in advance. Do not just get in that pool, heathen.

Hi-Lo Diner, is back in action, with their super sweet patio and inside as well. You can make rezzies up to 24 hours in advance, but walk ups are welcome. We're just generally happy that you can get breakfast for dinner, disco fries, beef commercial sandwich, plus there's a kids menu and many of the items can be made GF or veg.

Kado no Mise is back open with a menu of takeout options, and you can curbside it from the free lot in the back of the building. Besides sushi, rolls, bento, and gyoza don't forget to get sake and Kewpie mayo.

Eastside is going to run with their Spanish ham and seafood walk-up bar called La Pistola for the time being. Pop in on Th-Sa from 3-8pm for a little fancy grab n go picnic nosh that's all packed up and ready for you walk. They'll even give you a map to nearby park points. But, if you don't want to travel far, their patio is now open Thu-Sat, 4pm-9pm.

Lowry Hill Meats, is open again doing curbside pickup. They are firing up the smoker on Friday nights in the back lot, for $40 dinners for 2, and donating all proceeds to the community.

Mac's Industrial in Northeast has re-started their takeout program, and also started patio season. They are putting up those great wings, and hello mini corn dogs, plus sammies, burgers, and beers. Call for a rezzie to make sure you get a seat, but walk-ups will be seated if there's room.

Manny's Steakhouse is back! The meat mavens are serving indoors if you have a reservation. Starts 6/12.

Matt's is back open for indoor seating! You've missed your vinyl wallpaper and the hottest of Jucy Lucy can only come straight from that griddle! They've worked hard on the inside to include partitions between booths, and they'll be using a walk-up reservation system for dining in. Don't worry, takeout is still a thing. Open at 11am, last order at 10:45p. Wear a mask, they say.

Meteor Bar is officially opening with a new plan. The cocktail driven dive bar is launching Meteor Interrupted, a new and temporary way for the bar to be open safely for everyone. Click in to reserve a 1.5 hour time slot in which your $55 will get you a 3 course cocktail experience: an aperitif, a digestif, and a grand cocktail of your choice along with three elevated bar bites. It’s something to do before or after dinner, and the bar team has been playing with recipes and unique spirits. Or if you are looking for post-shift cool down, reserve a $15 spot from midnight until close, first drink is on the house.

Mill Valley Market has indoor and outdoor seating in the Theodore Wirth Trailhead. Healthy grain bowls, smoothies, grab-n-go sandwiches and burritos are yours from 9am-8pm, from Mike and Abby Rakun of Mill Valley Kitchen and Benedicts.

Monello is open for takeout and patio service from 4-9pm daily. The finer Italian downtower has gone more casual with lots to choose from.

Murray's Steakhouse is back doing takeout! Yes the steak sandwich is available, and so is a whole raft of the legendary garlic toast. Tu-Sat, 4-8pm.

Nicollet Diner is open 24 hours for pickup and delivery, and now they have patio service. Check out their street side tables or the back semi-covered patio. Reserve online. They never close.

Oceanaire has popped open their downtown patio for service. But they'll still curbside you some serious lobster tails and grill pack goodies if you need. Lunch M-F, 12-2pm; Dinner 5-9pm (until 10pm Fr-Sa).

Palmer's Bar is open again, or at least Palmer's patio is open again. Tony Zaccardi and his crew have polished up the deck situation so that there's more space, fresh boards, and a new mask-loving attitude. The Hamm's Bear is blocking the bar, so don't even.

PS Steak is setting you up with a meaty menu of steaks and barbecue for takeout, from 4-9pm while they get ready to open for indoor on 6/17. Also check out the stacked grill packs from these guys.

Red Cow is opening for indoor and patio seating, bringing full service burgers to you! Unless you still want to grab and takeout, which you can. Call to reserve. Wed-Thu, Sun 11am to 8pm. Fri-Sat 11am to 9pm.

Red Rabbit will re-open for patio and indoor eating on Thurs. (6/11), but curbside of those toothy pasta dishes is still available. Reserve ahead or walk-up and they'll get you a seat if they have one. We-Su 11am-8pm (until 9pm Fri-Sa)

Chicken wingers are happy now, Runyon's in North Loop is finally back open again! They are doing distanced indoor dining, but those famous wings are also available for takeout. Always order more than you think you can eat, because you will eat them.

Smack Shack starts lobster rolls on the patio Weds. (6/10) for walk-ins. Then indoor dining will start on Mon. (6/15), with online rezzies. Walk-ins will be allowed if there's room. Take out continues and all this fun happens daily from 11am-10pm.

Soul Bowl is still ready to go! Order online and they'll have it all ready for you at Graze in North Loop. Don't sleep on the Mrs. Parker Peach Cobbler Donut. M-F 11am-9pm, Su 11am-8pm.

Spoon and Stable is officially open, and all seats require an advanced reservation. You'll also be asked for a $25 reservation deposit, but it will be credited to your check. They're still working their takeout program, and the weekly changing menus and cocktail kits are great. Pickup is from 4-8pm.

Urban Forage Winery + Cider House is re-opening this weekend, and they have a brand new patio out back. Limited hours of operation to start are Fri. 4-8pm, and Sat. 1-8pm.

Those ramen heads (that's high praise, to be clear) at Zen Box Izakaya have opened up their patio for your breezy slurping needs. Takeout is still available, but you can now show up and order/pay onsite and have your Japanese potato salad, grilled beef short ribs, katsu sando, and yes, ramen brought to your street side table.

Nordeast

The Anchor Fish & Chips has thrown together a cool tent/patio situation and are now open for outdoor dining. Not only are those crisp chips ready to be eaten al fresco, but all the burgers are back (including the famous Helicopter topped with Irish cheddar, ham, and egg) and everything is still flowing as takeout too.

Remy Pettus is bringing back his Northeast Bardo restaurant this weekend with a bit of a different vibe. BardoG is an affordable and approachable concept inspired by Chicago's Hot Doug restaurant. Think sausages and some old Bardo hits that will keep you going. What's more, Pettus has brought on legendary musician Wain McFarlane as partner and music director, with plans incorporate live music into the new vision of the restaurant as they go forward. There will be some chill vibes on that patio this summer.

The restaurant that replaced Bad Waitress in Northeast is now open. Central NE is a new concept that was launched by the same owners (Mary and Andy Cohen) in conjunction with Morrissey Hospitality. The pretty wide ranging menu offers small plates such as oysters, Brussels sprouts with bacon, mussels in a red coconut curry among others. Find flatbreads and greens, handhelds (code: sandwiches), burgers, and bigger plates like roasted chicken, gnocchi, duck, pot roast, and more. Open for indoor and patio dining, plus takeout. They are a service included restaurant so no tipping.

Centro on Quincy is ready with takeout from 11am-8pm daily. Their patio will open Fri (6/12), and they have outlined their reservation procedures pretty clearly, so make sure your expectations are level set before you go.

Create Catering launched The Automat as way to provide bi-weekly meals. And they are still on track with that, but are working on a way to open with indoor seating, so stay tuned!

Nordeast's favorite sandwich shop is back: Dipped and Debris is back slinging egg-salad and fried chicken sammies. Takeout only, M-Thu 4pm-8pm, Fri-Sa 4pm-9pm.

Erte, the revitalized Nordeast steakhouse, has extended their patio options and re-opened for indoor dining. Rezzies are required, but takeout will continue. M-Th, 4-10pm, Fr-Sa 4-11pm.

Fair State Brewing is currently running curbside and taproom pick-up only.

Both Hai Hai and Hola Arepa patios are now open! Outdoor only for now, and you need to make a reservation, but imagine all the vacation vibes. They do ask that you wear a mask when walking through, but you can also still get takeout.

Kieran's Kitchen is ready for patio season. Rezzies are on a first come, first serve basis. You'll order inside and then head to the outside tables. Takeout, heat-and-eat meals, and the local makers market is still on. Daily, 11am-6pm.

Masu opened their Northeast patio this week (for steamed buns, noodles, maki, and sushi). Takeout has also resumed, just call to check on open times and reservation policies.

Maya Cuisine in Nordeast has dropped their prices since everything is takeout, go get some tacos!!!

Minnesota BBQ is in the takeout game, but you have to call-ahead or stop-by the shop to order. Enjoy some fresh BBQ for lunch, dinner or both! Open Thu-Su, noon-8pm.

Gustavo Romero's tortilleria Nixta is officially open in Nordeast. Those same heirloom corn tortillas he showcased at the Travail pop-up Kua are back. Though there's no indoor dining yet, you can sign up to order weekly rotating family meal kits for $55 complete with those tortillas, a protein, sides and sauces enough to feed four.

The Sample Room in Nordeast is taking patio reservations in addition to takeout orders.That greasy good Bottineau burger, and a solid Reuben are within your grasp! Also, cheese curds and blue cheese grits.

Trax Burger Bar is back open in the North Loop. They are whipping up the garage door walls and readying for patio and indoor dining. And they are offering a Get Some, Give Some program: every entrée purchased will result in a meal donated to Second Harvest Heartland.

Yia Vang's Union Kitchen is back open for takeout and delivery from the Sociable Cider Werks. They've pledged to put the dollars you spend back into the community. M-F 4-7pm, Sa-Su 3-7pm.

Young Joni is sticking to just takeout for now, while they figure out what's next. They're donating 5% of June sales to the West Broadway and Area Coalition to support North Mpls. businesses. Daily, 3-8pm. Calls for orders start at 2pm.

Uptown/Lynlake-ish

Amore Uptown's rooftop is open and reservable. They are sticking to the 90 minute rotation, which means you have time to tuck into some classic deep-fried calamari, a panzanella salad, some gnocchi pistachio, maybe a meatball on the side. If you're fretting weather, consider that you can do both single and family style portions of their food for curbside and takeout from 3-8pm daily.

Your ice cream game is about to level up. Bebe Zito is a new scoop shop now open in Uptown, off of Lyndale. Crazy flavors made with premium ice cream, like Gochujang Brownie, Bacon & Bourbon, Peanut Butter Puppy Chow come from the cool mind of Ben Spangler (the opening ice cream chef at Milkjam). Gabriella Grant, to whom Spangler proposed in front of their shop, is responsible for the very cool visuals. Great tilework and wallpaper to snap your cones in front of.

Black Walnut Bakery has nummy croissants and pastries during limited takeout hours: 8am - 1pm.

Bogart's Donuts is whipping out the soft serve! And before you ask, of course of course, there's a soft-serve donut. Be aware no soft serve on Mondays, but otherwise dark chocolate and brown butter flavors available Tues-Sun. You get a swirl! You get a swirl!

Christos is staying strong with takeout for now. Think of those oregano chicken wings and a feta-kicked greek salad for your lunch today.

French Meadow has patios open and ready for seating and avocado toast eating. Make a reservation, wear a mask, or get takeout.

Lake & Irving has taken down the boards and re-opened today for both patio and takeout. Rezzies can be made online, where you can join a virtual wait list if all rezzies are full. There's a $10/head cancellation fee if you bail within 30 minutes of the rezzie time.

The Lynhall is working on feeding the Pillsbury United Communities and still working their takeout program, but they have pitched a tent and are open for outdoor dining. You must make a rezzie and please go knowing your time limit, the all-day Lynhall hang is not the now. And brunch is back!

LynLake Brewery is opening their rooftop patio and taproom seating on Th (6/11), so you can cop a squat when you get your hand on that Burger Joint burger they got cooking.

Midtown Global Market is open again for takeout: Manny's Tortas, Intown Sushi, Jakeeno’s Tattoria, and Eastlake Craft Brewery, Hot Indian, Moroccan Flavors too!

Mill Valley Kitchen is coming full steam with takeout, patio, and in-house dining. They've added an 18% service charge to each check so that added tip is not needed. Check out their healthy foods, including vegan friendly items every day from 3-9pm.

Mucci's is your Italian takeout concept with frozen pizzas, spaghetti, lasagna, and some weekends even, doughscuits!

Nico's Taco & Tequila Bar has come back with takeout and open patios. Reserve your table online to hold one, but if you walk up they'll get you in if they can. They're limiting table times to 1 hour and 15 minutes, so plan accordingly.

It's good to know that Uptown's Nightingale is back in action, and with an open bar and patio! Make your reservations but know there is room saved for walk ins. Full menu, and curbside is still available.

Punch Pizza has been rolling open store by store, one at a time, and started with the Calhoun store and soon added Wayzata. Order online, and order in store for takeout.

Rustica is back open. They are off their covid hiatus and are open from 7am-4pm.

The Kenwood is still running with takeout six days a week. Check out the special morel mushroom features through 6/14. Tu-Fr, 12-8pm. Sa-Su, 11am-8pm.

Victor's 1959 Cafe is back open with takeout. That charming Cuban spot is ready to go with ropa vieja, Cubanos, Picadillo plates and more. Wed-Sun, 10:30am-7:30pm.

World Street Kitchen has been open for takeout, and through donations and proceeds from takeout orders, gave over $10K to local charities.

Young Man took over the Dragon Wok in Kingfield and they have sallied forth with curbside. From the owners of the Don Oishi food truck, this little spot is putting forth some cool looking fusion dishes.

Yum Kitchen! is open everyday for takeout, outdoor, and indoor seating! And on Th-Su they stay open until 8pm to get the most of the sunny day. I mean yes, you can get all the good bakery treats and eat a whole Patticake yourself (self-care), but don't forget they have pizzas, pastas, a chicken club that slaps, quarts of soup, and so much more. Brekkie on weekends starts at 9am.

SoMinny

Apoy has opened for patio seating, but you can still get the kurbside kamayan feast for $20/person. Plus there's a ton of other great Filipino food, six days a week from noon-9pm (no Mon). Pop onto their website for rezzie request.

Birchwood Cafe is staying on the takeout train. Not only does that mean savory waffle brought right to your car, but they're still on for Friday Fish Fry needs: Fried Red Lake Nation walleye delivered to your door.

Black Forest Inn believes this is the würst käse scenario, and they're not wrong. But, it's getting better because they have opened the patio beer garden and reworked the indoor bar to be ready for you. You can still call them up and order curbside kraut balls and sausage.

Boludo is still set up for takeout, though they closed during the protests and have not reopened yet. Empanadas and pizzas can be grabbed or brought to you curbside, there's a shared parking lot off of 38th street, between Nicollet Ave and 1st Ave S and street parking on Nicollet Ave.

Oh HEY Broders Cucina has a spiffy new walk up window and that translates directly into walking slices (like walking tacos, but not tacos, actually pizza).

It's a year of firsts, for sure. After 26 years of sticklership, Broders Pasta Bar will start taking RESERVATIONS and serving their full pasta menu on the patio. They are sticking to patio only at this time, no indoor. And do review their safety guidelines, and stick to them so that we can watch another 26 years tick by with them, hmmmm?

Bull's Horn, your favorite meat raffle cheffy dive bar, has opened limited seating on the patio, to go with their curbside fun. Make a rezzie day of, or within 7 days of your call for a 90 minute hang. Pull up to the kitchen door on 34th, daily from 3-9pm, and Sa-Su open at 11am.

Bungalow Club is still rocking takeout for now, but that patio won't be held back for long. Notably, they are still running a pay-what-you-can model for ordering, so if you're a little short during rent week, you can still be well-fed.

Butter Bakery Cafe in Kingfield is happily running takeout, and they have a sharing library at their shop for neighbors to donate items others may need (i.e toilet paper, sanitizer, beans, etc.).

George & The Dragon is still working their pub food magic through takeout, and have announced that they're targeting 6/22 for an open date.

Glam Doll Donuts will continue to offer takeout from 8am-4pm daily at the Eat Street shop on Nicollet Ave., while the Nordeast location officially reopens for business on Mon. (6/15)!

Grand Cafe has started opening for Friday night patio dinners. It's Friday Act Like It, is a five course patio pop-up with two seatings, 5:30 and 7:30. Tickets are $90 for French classics such as sweetcorn madelines with foie gras butter, seabass wrapped in greens with smoked buerre monte, and there will be caviar. You can bet your best lipgloss on that.

Hello Pizza, is open again doing contactless takeout (no delivery) from 4-8pm. Pizzeria Lola, is on covid hiatus and will return 6/17.

Icehouse is back open for indoor and outdoor dining. They are marking 8 years on Eat Street, and are embracing change with a new menu and a new chef: Steve Schirber. Look for the music to return sometime later this summer. Open from 10am-9pm Sa-Su, and 3-9pm M-F.

The Lowbrow in Kingfield is opening for patio and indoor seating starting 6/15! They've been doing phone-in takeout and word around the 'hood is their fruit pies are stellar.

Nighthawks is doing takeout starting at 4-8pm on Tu-Sat. First order gets 15% off! Think about the Nighthawks Cobb or a cheeseburger!

Patisserie 46 will launch delivery service this week, but already they'll bring your chocolate croissant to your curbside car if you wish. W-Su, 7am-2pm.

Rainbow Chinese is Tammy Wong strong, and they are back open for your takeout egg roll needs (those egg rolls).

Red Wagon Pizza is staying the course of just takeout and delivery at this time. They're shipping pizzas all over the country and right next door, so they'll roll back slowly. Download their app!

Revival is on covid hiatus.

Mon ami, St. Genevieve is back!! Starting this week, Thu.-Mon. from 2-4pm, the SDH (socially distanced hour) in on for your elegant, citified life. Also, StG smash burgers and $2 off tap beers. Though, you're having bubbles, no?

St. Paul Bagelry is open for takeout and curbside of your bagel mornings!

Tenant is back with dinner service in their South Minneapolis spot. Cranking out that fresh pasta they do so well, they've opened up reservations for distanced indoor dining of six courses for $60.

Tilia and St. Genevieve is sticking to takeout for now, M, Th-Sa from 4-8pm, Sun 4-7pm! Find favorite dishes from each place, but pick up at one: Linden Hills at Tilia.

Tinto Kitchen has the full menu queued up for takeout and patio time. W-Su, 3-9pm.

Wise Acre Eatery is holding with pre-order grocery and farm fresh takeout from 11am-6pm W-Su. If you want to do curb-side pick up make sure you mention it when you call!

Zettas. Doesn't really have patio or a dining room, so just go and grab those killer ricotta stuffed sandwiches and run away! M-Sa 11:30am-7pm.

U of M AREA

ALMA has a plan. Right now they are doing brunch and dinner kits for pick up on weekends. Cafe Alma is open for takeout W-Su. The restaurant is open for patio and indoor dining with reservation Thus-Sun.

Al's Breakfast, your fave brekkie spot, is still on takeout only. But that includes getting quarts of pancake batter!

Pho Mai is NEW! From the same family that brought MT Noodles to Brooklyn Park, this fast-casual Vietnamese shop just launched in Dinkytown with offers of pho, banh mi, spring rolls, and rice platters.

Surly is ready to welcome back its Nation, with a new menu for takeout and patio seating. During the first week of service, 100% of beer hall proceeds will benefit local charities. To sit, you need a rezzie and they ask that you wear a mask while walking in, out, and around. Plus, they've eliminated the tip line and instead opted for a 15% service charge to cover their people.

ST.PAUL

Dock & Paddle is the latest name and iteration of the cafe in Como Lakeside Pavilion. Fish 'n' Chips is the house special, but also find tacos, burgers, salads, and other noshy bits. They have patio and indoor dining M-F 11am-9pm, Sa-Su 12pm-8:30pm

Now open! Justin Sutherland's Handsome Hog 2.0 has relocated to Cathedral Hill. It's open for indoor dining and patio, and whoa daddy what a patio they've installed in the former Fitz parking lot. Good news there are more smokers on site, which means never having to say "sorry, out of brisket". That's a good new normal.

Joans in the Park is happy to invite you back in for patio or indoor dining, but they'll pack you up for takeout too! They'll make it easy with a fixed menu that you pay for when you make your reservation, so that there is easier flow and less touches.

The Keg and Case Market food hall is open! But they're going inside out, having moved all the common seating and some of the vendors to the big ol' patio space: Clutch Brewing has a new outdoor taproom and Spinning Wyld cotton candy will be spinning from a sweet pink house. Others who will be reopening include: Five Watt Coffee, Pimento Kitchen, O’Cheeze, Bread n’ Boba, Pastamoré, Forest to Fork, Sweet Science Ice Cream, Soul Lao, K’nack, House of Halva, Revival Smoked Meats, and more. Per the Mayor, you have to wear a mask inside while you shop, and tables outside will be socially distanced, but need no rezzie.

More paletas for St. Paul! La Michoacana Purépecha is now open on E. 7th across from the Centromex Supermercado. On the menu is 50+ popsicles and 30+ ice cream flavors, exclusive fruit yogurts, fruit cups, and Mexican snacks. Crossing fingers for Dorilocos with the good, fiery hot sauce.

Magic Noodle is changing their name to Master Noodle, k? Just a little name change, don't make a big deal of it, same springy hand-pulled noodles you love. Now I'm thinking about those Sichuan cold noodles. Open for take-out Thu-Tues 11am-10pm.

Mancini's is so excited to have us all back, that they started serving LUNCH for the first time in their history! Manhattan lunch is a thing. They're ready for indoor and outdoor seating, but they'll still put your garlic toast and a steak in a takeout container if you want.

Swing over to Mojo Monkey Donuts on weekends for a newly launched donut initiative. Curbside pick up and delivery, no lingering and choosing so be prepared and order ahead.

Pajarito on West Seventh is continuing with the normal W-Su takeout program of family meals feeding 2 or 4 of tacos, pork ribs, tortas, and cilantro habanero margarita mix of course. Their re-opened dining room hours are Tue-Sa, 4pm-9pm.

Parlour in St. Paul is open for takeout and patio time. Yes, Elvis burger, Rodeo burger, and all the rest of the goods from noon-8pm. Masks are required if you want to use the indoor restrooms.

Rose Street Patisserie has re-opened their Snelling location. They are on the slow roll with a limited menu, but they'll expand it with time. Wed, Thu, Sun 8am-2pm. Fr-Sat 8am-5pm.

Taste of Rondo is a new bar and grill open in St. Paul. Located off of Concordia near Lexington, this eatery wants to reconnect the Rondo community through food and hospitality. The place has been busy with folks raving about the Southern buttermilk fried chicken, the cajun catfish, and the jerk spiced jumbo shrimp and grits. Be aware that you do need a reservation, they are not taking walk ins.

Tori Ramen on West Seventh has carved out a neat little takeout window from the side of the dining car. They are open 11am-10pm W-Sun.

Lowertown

Barrel Theory is crowler sales only, for now, open from 12pm - 6pm.

Birch's Lowertown is coming back! They plan to re-open on Wed (6/17) for burgers and beer. W-Su, 4pm-close.

Black Dog Cafe in Lowertown is used to holding that neighborhood together. They're ready with an open patio, limited indoor, and cashless delivery to the 'hood, still on track.

The Buttered Tin is open again for service. They'll kick it 7am - 3pm daily, and have eliminated tipping across the board, opting for a 20% surcharge. They're also rolling out a customer loyalty program, so the more you eat, the more you get.

Saint Dinette is sticking with takeout options for now, but there are new menu items like a Crunchwrap to keep you coming back (or really, just that bologna sandwich).

Urban Wok tells me they have a pretty huge delivery zone, like all the way from Lowertown to downtown Minneapolis maybe. So if you're feeling like building your best bowl, use code UW20 for 20% off your entire order.

West St. Paul

Babani's Kurdish Restaurant in West St. Paul is open for takeout, and they've also made a nice little patio system out front if you like the fresh air. Talk about a rut buster, if you're sick of pizza dial up some chicken tawa, with layers of lemon, potato, and green pepper.

El Burrito Mercado is still open for your grocery needs, M-Sa 9am-8pm. And the restaurant will serve you on the patio if you make a rezzie and wear a mask. Also, still takeout!

Boca Chica's Taco House has those family recipe tacos, enchiladas, and burritos there for takeout.

Grand

Bap & Chicken is offering a bonus $10 gift card for every $50 gift card you buy. And if you do so in March, you are automatically entered to win another $50. Also: curbside for those meaty drummies.

French Meadow has patios open and ready for seating and avocado toast eating. Make a reservation, wear a mask, or get takeout.

Hey, what's crackin'? Grand Catch in St. Paul is back in action! They have takeout and delivery of their seafood goodness, with Boil@Home kits. Takeout and dine in dinner service start at 4pm daily.

Hyacinth has craftily turned itself into a sandwich shop yo, and you can order and takeout some roast beef beauties (among others). Pick up until 8pm.

Saji-ya, Dixie's, and Emmet's are all open for patio, indoor, and takeout Tu-Sun. You can have it all: raw fish, red fish, or fried fish! Reservations online or by phone, some tables set aside for walk-ins.

WEST SUBS

6Smith in Wayzata is all in: roof deck and water-side patio, indoor dining, and takeout (curbside or dockside). Make a rezzie!

Baja Haus is open for indoor party time. Your rezzie must be made the same day, called in between 2-4pm, you have to talk to a human voicemails don't count. They won't be taking walk-ins, so if you miss the window you can still get those tacos as takeout.

Benedict's in Wayzata is open for full service indoors and outdoors. Call to make same-day reservations, open from 7:30am-3pm.

Birch's on the Lake is open with a spiffy deck, and limited seating in their dining room and lower level brewery. New summer salads, live music, and brunch!

The Block in St. Louis Park has opened for patio time (or pawtio time, since you know, they consider your fur babies as friends), but are holding on the indoor seating for now. Rezzies online, and they still have takeout along with that cute ice cream pick up window.

Christos is set up to hand off all the Greek love with curbside and delivery, think of those oregano chicken wings and a feta-kicked greek salad for your lunch today.

Copper Cow in Minnetonka is open for patio and indoor burger games, that will last 1 hour and 15 mntues. They still have the cute drive-up window if you need to get takeout. Daily, from 4-8pm.

CoV Edina has readied their patio and indoor spots, call for your rezzie: your hang will be 75 minutes before 4pm, and 90 minutes afterward. Takeout too.

Crossroads Deli in Hopkins is back with indoor seating. They are striving for the full menu, but have some limitations. They have nixed the brunch buffet but are working on a Sunday brunch menu. They will be taking forehead scans for temperature, and ask you wear a mask when you come in. Takeout is still on.

NEW, in Plymouth: a fresh place to grab a real slice of NY pizza. It's so real, that the slice shop known as ElMar's is using New York water to make the dough!

France 44 Curbside means you pick your sandwiches, and wine online and just pull up for it. Not too shabby! Times for this are 10am - 7pm M- Sat, and 12pm - 4pm Sun.

Galaxy Drive-In is open again! New management has plugged in new life to the St. Louis Park icon, offering burgers, dogs, shaved steak Philly, big thick shakes, had made flying saucer pretzels, and car loads more.

Gianni's in Wayzata has a freshly poured patio, of course they'll use it. They're also accepting rezzies for indoor dining, but will continue to offer takeout and dockside steaks and hashies.

Good Day Cafe in Golden Valley is coming back to life with a fancy new patio for seating. The breakfast and lunch powerhouse is also offering takeout, daily from 8am-7pm. Iggy's fried egg sandwich is back, those souffle omelettes, popover basket, and Charlie Boone's hot turkey sandwich too.

Hana Bistro at 50th & France is staying open and strong with takeout. Card payments only, and no contact delivery, for comforting pad Thai, sushi rolls, and curry.

Lagos Tacos in Excelsior is still focusing on takeout only.

Lat14 is back on the grid in Golden Valley, PTL. They are focusing on takeout, but have set up the patio and tent area for takeout eaters, and will have a small cocktail menu as well. Grab some seriously tasty lumpia eggrolls, fried rice, noodles and curries on Wed-Sun, 4-8pm.

Lela in Edina is still rocking the takeout game. They've got family meals feeding 3-4 people, think about the meatball bucatini, or smaller orders like the chicken BLT and the pesto campanelle.

Lola's Lakehouse is now open daily from 11am-10pm for indoor, patio, and takeout (including dockside). Rezzies are for indoor dining, while the patio will be walk-ins only.

Lucky Street in Plymouth is open daily for takeout and patio seating. Tom yum soup, gyoza, egg rolls, all fit.

Pajarito Edina is finally, officially open as of Tues July 28 for indoor dining, after being shut down the day they were supposed to open officially in March. They've been doing takeout, but rezzies are being taken.

Park Tavern in St. Louis Park is ready for some ten-pin and burgers. Outdoor seating on a huge patio, plus indoor and bowling at limited numbers. They're adjusting takeout days to “Essential Worker Monday’s”, BOGO Burger and/or Chicken Sandwich Thursday and “Family Style Dinners” going forward.

Pub 819 in Hopkins is opened for patio time (or pawtio time, since you know, they consider your fur babies as friends), but are holding on the indoor seating for now. Rezzies online, and they still have takeout along with that cute ice cream pick up window.

Rock Elm Tavern is open for indoor and patio time in both Plymouth and Maple Grove. Reservations are required, but they'll consider walk-ins if there's room. They're moving away from a tipping model and will start charging a 20% service fee.

Sift Gluten Free Bakery is open for curbside. You have to pre-order and pay online, but the reward is sea salt brownies, bake at home cookies, and donuts. So. Fri-Su, 9am-noon.

The Vine Room is open on Mainstreet in Hopkins. The cute little winebar is open for indoor and outdoor sipping, from Tu-Sa. There's a brief menu of snacks, like cheeseboards and the like. Don't forget to check out their new next door wine shop, where you can take those previously sipped bottles home.

Vann, the freshly opened seafood room on Lake Minnetonka, is on hiatus and will re-open on 6/18.

Out in Victoria, Winchester & Rye is taking reservations for their patio time. Call or email to get a spot for sure, with the 35% off beer and wine special it could be a hot deck.

NORTH SUBS

Baldamar is ready to serve steaks and chops indoors in Roseville. Check in with rezzies and don't forget to do takeout if the pattern is full.

Barley John's Brew Pub, one of the OG's, is ready to open the patio so that you can have your crafty beers and goodly sandwiches in the open air. M-F,11am-8pm. Sa 3-8pm.

Get your Biscuits! Betty & Earl's will be doing takeout W-Su from 12-8pm, and they'll be popping up all over town to bring those beauties to you for the rest of the month too!

Marna's Eatery in Robbinsdale has crafted a patio so that you can eat Costa Rican eats under the sun. Takeout is another way to get their plantainerrific food.

Pig Ate My Pizza has constructed a patio in the parking lot for outdoor dining. Make a rezzie, show up and order at the window, then grab a socially distanced table under the sails. Takeout is your other option.

Travail Family Meals are still available for takeout order. On the menu this week is ribeye, asparagus and mushroom ragout, brown rice, beet-apple-citrus salad, and dinner rolls. The plan is to have a new meal on a weekly basis, pick up at Pig.

SOUTH SUBS

Cedar + Stone is open in the JW Marriott and by Thursday (6/11) they'll have a slick patio open and ready for you. Lunch and dinner menus, daily 11am-10pm.

I Nonni in Lilydale has opened the patio for limited seating. Think of twirling into some linguine with clams, or spicy amatriciana pasta with a side of fresh burrata. Or get it for takeout on your own patio.

LION'S TAP is still working those takeout burgers, and won't be opening yet. Call and order and then hang in your car while someone brings you double California with cheese and extra pickles.

Olivia's Organic Cafe in Burnsville is open again. The dedicated gluten-free and dairy free kitchen is easing back in with service only on Fri-Sun, from 8am-2pm. They have vegan options, but also love some Larry Schultz organic chicken tenders, so it works for all.

PLate in Prior Lake is open for patio, indoor seating, and takeout. Make a reservation on their site to grab a table, but know there's a private patio that seats up to 6 which can be booked for a $500 table minimum with no time limit.

EAST SUBS

Out by the free flowing river, Marine on St. Criox's small town good burger Brookside Bar & Grill is open for takeout, patio seating, fire pit good times, and live music. Worth a drive out.

Manger is open for takeout, indoor seating, and patio dining, out Bayport way. Cava and oysters on a deck make a great night. Call for rezzies.

Pizzeria Pezzo in Woodbury and White Bear Lake is still on the takeout program for their deep dish pizzas.

Hello Woodbury, T. Morris Pub has opened up their patio, offering the same menu full of pizza, pasta, salads, burgers, and sandwiches as they're still offering for takeout.

MULTI LOCATIONAL

Crisp & Green wants to help keep you balanced in these stressy times! With seven locations, you can order from their app and swing by to pick up, or delivery in some places. You can either do your normal salad (No Prob Cobb over here) or do the Crisp @ Home option and pick and choose from their list of good-for-you ingredients to make over 20 meal combos (hot and cold) and can be eaten over the week.

Don't forget ALL the Davanni's. Those pizzas and hoagies have always been best from your couch, and now they're reopening for indoor dining too.

Your deep-dish buddies at Giordano's promise no-touches, no-gives, no-backs with contact free delivery.

Are we all clear that MyBurger does takeout and delivery?! Like get out of that non-local chain drive-thru and just order a locally owned delicious burger please!!

Portillo's in Woodbury, Maple Grove, and Roseville is happy to bring you hot dogs, or you can simply drive-thru for the limited takeout menu.

Red's Savoy Pizza assures you that you can get your square-cut to go, yo! All locations.

Spyhouse Coffee has re-opened for takeout! All cafes, except the Emery Hotel spot, will be open from 7am - 5pm for your cuppa cuppa fix. I know it will be hard not to cop a squat with your laptop, but just hold a little while longer.