Restaurant Week July 2017

508 Bar + Restaurant

Mostly thought of as one of the popular watering holes of First Avenue, this one has a menu that tries a little harder.

Borough

The hot spot in the North Loop, Borough is a modern small-plates restaurant on the main floor with a plush, swank cocktail den called Parlour in the basement.

Café Lurcat

Lurcat remains a sophisticated and stylish place to eat off Loring Park. The bar menu's small plates are perfect for the cocktail set, and the cafe menu stays current yet accessible with modern preparations and fresh ingredients.

Campiello

This D'Amico trattoria is phenomenally refined for the moderate prices. People love its often superb regional Italian fare and relaxed, warm environment.

Cast & Cru

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

Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

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

Citizen

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 Redhead Creamery cheese curds and eggs Benedict made with Red Table Meats ham.

Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen

A cute little bakery and café on Eat Street with all the farm-to-table chic you can handle: chunky beams, mason jars, chalkboard flourishes. Best gluten-free cupcake in town, a fantastic burger, and a new round of cocktails to bring you back.

Crooners Lounge and Supper Club

Live music in the lounge is the main attraction here, alongside classic cocktails and supper club–style fare.

FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar – Mall of America

Cooking with a wood-fired rotisserie and hardwood grill, FireLake turns out tasty and accessible American fare for all three meals. The grilled North Shore whitefish and corn-crusted walleye are great.

Fogo de Chão

With its all-you-can-eat menu, strolling gauchos slicing more than a dozen grilled meats tableside, and stellar salad bar, Fogo de Chão offers many cuts of meats and flavors not otherwise found in local eateries.

Hammer & Sickle

Uptown's vodka bar has a light Soviet theme. The menu includes a round of pierogis, small-plate zakuski offerings, and even caviar.

Herbie's on the Park

Inspired by Herb Brooks and with a lot of old St. Paul swag, Herbie's on the Park offers up steaks, seafood, burgers, and creative apps in a dining room flanked with a roaring fireplace and marble bar.

It's Greek to Me Taverna E Parea

Family-owned and a LynLake landmark for more than 25 years, It's Greek to Me offers moussaka, spanakopita, kebabs, appetizers, and lamb dishes, plus seafood and vegetarian specialties.

Kafé 421

One of the more creative restaurants to draw the U of M student patron, Kafé 421 keeps it easy and friendly with creative dishes that leave diners craving another visit. The owner has Greek roots but cooks from all over the map.

Kendall's Tavern & Chophouse

The Bunker Hills Golf Club has a new draw for the clubhouse: Kendall's has opened with a hearty menu of American tavern fare. Look for big sandwiches, hefty burgers, and wood-fired meats.

Lake & Irving

In this Uptown spot, Asian meets Mediterranean meets Minnesotan. Surprisingly, it all works in a cozy pub-like atmosphere.

Lela

A vibrant hotel-adjacent restaurant that plays sophisticated and modern with fresh crudos, house-made pasta, and some enormous steaks.

Mediterranean Cruise Cafe

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

Monello

Hotel Ivy's restaurant is a slice of coastal Italy in the hands of chef Mike DeCamp, from the menu full of fresh crudo to the gilded interior. Head to the basement for the darkly cool cocktail bar, Constantine.

Mystic Steakhouse

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

Primo Plates & Pours

This old-school family spot is bringing spaghetti and meatballs and traditional Italian entrées to Long Lake.

Rinata

Rinata is an Italian bistro with considerable charm. Simple elegance is applied to the warm, candlelit surroundings, as well as to the rustic menu. Earthy flavors from all over Italy are featured on the menu.

Rodizio Grill

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

Ruth's Chris Steak House

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

Saji-Ya

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.

Smack Shack at POTLUCK

Stella's Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar

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

The Capital Grille

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

The 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.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room

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.

The St. Paul Grill

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.

Tria Restaurant

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

Urban Eatery

The Beach Club's edgy eatery. Focused on fresh & local food, the menu plays with a few foodie touches. Local farms get a nod on the menu.

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 kimchi grilled cheese, beet hummus, and plenty of greens.

moto-i

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