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

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 Grill, the upscale casual American eatery.

Lela

A vibrant hotel-adjacent restaurant that plays sophisticated and modern with fresh dishes, housemade pasta, and some enormous steaks.

Mason Jar Kitchen

Monello Cucina

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

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.

Pig Ate My Pizza

This cutting-edge pizzeria from the Travail crew has freshly brewed beer, parking lot parties, crazy pizzas, pork nuggs, and a rotation of show-stopping burgers.

Red Stag Supperclub

As a bar, Red Stag is all that a patron expects—carved wood bar, red and black carpet, low beams, an interesting montage of art (most of it salvaged and reused)—and the drinks are everything you would expect at a supper club.

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 St. Paul Farmers' Market and serves fresh bistro dishes with a wide range. Cocktails are beautiful, dishes are friendly and expertly executed, and the...

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

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.

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. It's the place to be seen if you're a Capitol mover and...

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.

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's Sushi Bar - St. Paul

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

ninetwentyfive

In the Landing Hotel, ninetwentyfive's menu is upscale-local with things like a walleye roll that will knock you into the lake. In a good way.