Restaurant Week February 2021

6Smith

A swanky urban restaurant took up the old Boatworks building on Lake Minnetonka. There's a serious selection of beef and lobster dishes on the menu, plus some of the best cocktails west of 494.

Baja Haus

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

Baldamar

Feel on top of the food chain at Baldamar, an innovative steakhouse. Located in Roseville, next to Rosedale Center, it keeps old-school craft at its center for the modern meat eater. Every steak is aged for 40 days for peak flavor.

Book Club

In the Armatage neighborhood space known as Book Club, the team serves up fried chicken sandwiches, mac and cheese, and weekend brunch.

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.

Bullvino's Churrascaria

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.

Central NE

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.

Duke's On 7

Giulia

Giulia serves elevated Northern Italian dishes from within its lush interior space, an atmosphere accentuated with marble and plants. Don't miss out on the tableside mozzarella cart!

Grill Hall Churrascaria

At the Grill Hall, enjoy Brazilian favorites from Brazil natives Eliane Strouth and Marcio Demoarais (self-described master churrasqueiro), who sought to bring the flavors of their country to their new home.

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.

Jimmy's Kitchen and Bar

Jimmy's is a modern supper club run by a family with deep supper club roots. The Opus Park set crowds the place for lunch, lured by a huge menu that plays up the classics with an eye toward modern preparations.

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.

Kona Grill - Eden Prairie

This national chain is focused on making your whole family happy, or at least canceling out the veto. If someone wants sushi, another wants meatloaf, and still another is craving pad Thai, they can all find what they want at Kona.

Kona Grill - Minnetonka

This national chain is focused on making your whole family happy, or at least canceling out the veto. If someone wants sushi, another wants meatloaf, and still another is craving pad Thai, they can all find what they want at Kona.

Lake & Irving

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

Legends Club Grill

Take in the views of the golf course from Legends Club Grill, the upscale casual American eatery at Legends Golf Club.

Lela

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

Mason Jar Kitchen & Bar

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.

Nicollet Island Inn

One of the most distinctive brunch sites in the city, with a charming 1893 dining room and superb river and skyline views. The menus feature chef-driven seasonal American fare cooked with fresh and local foods.

PLate on Main

PLate is an upscale neighborhood eatery in downtown Prior Lake producing distinctive, high-quality American food and beverages.

Pat's Tap

Kim Bartmann turned a crusty old dive bar into a shiny new dive bar with Pat's Tap. It's a gastropub with Skee-Ball in the back, beers and bourbon at the bar, and burgers and charcuterie from the kitchen.

Red Stag Supperclub

It feels like a baronial dining room in Scotland and is unlike any supper club you know. The menu is long on local game and regional specialties, but it's ambitious and creative fare, not steak and potatoes.

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.

Saint Dinette

A compact, just-above-street-level spot sits kitty-corner to the Saint Paul Farmers' Market and serves fresh bistro dishes with a wide range. Cocktails are beautiful, dishes are friendly and expertly executed, and the burger is heaven sent.

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.

Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse

Terzo

The third Broder initiative is a stylish but rustic wine bar in South Minneapolis with vino-centric decor and a winning menu of salumi, curated cheeses, and creative small plates to go with a stellar list of Italian wines.

The Brooklyn

This contemporary American bistro-style restaurant on the Edinburgh USA championship golf course offers a variety of dining options with locally sourced ingredients for a quick lunch or a savory dinner.

The Lexington

At The Lex, it's all about bringing back the classics but giving them a place in the now. Enjoy an updated pot pie in the plushly decorated dining room, or get an old-fashioned at the Williamsburg Room bar.

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 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.

Trattoria Mucci

Small-shop Italian run by pros, Mucci's is a fantastic reminder of how good Mom's lasagna can be at the hands of a respectful chef. For weekend breakfast action, Mucci's fries up fresh donuts Saturdays and Sundays.

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.

Twin Cities 400 Tavern

This is an all-day, independent restaurant with contemporary tavern snacks like fish-and-chips, a brunch burger, and even some fried chicken with honey drizzle.

Winchester & Rye

Cute little Victoria has another new eatery. This highly styled modern supper club brings wood-fired pizzas, pastas, burgers, and chops to town, alongside a whiskey lounge and cocktail bar.

Yumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar

Yumi is a gem packed with locals who are loyal to the fresh and generous sushi rolls. The lady of the house is always welcoming and ready to offer an Asahi beer.

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.

ninetwentyfive

Ninetwentyfive, in the Hotel Landing, serves an upscale-local menu with plates that will knock you into the lake. In a good way.