Restaurant Week October 2019

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.

Betty Danger's

Betty Danger's Country Club has transformed into Betty Danger's Animal Farm: same dining car Ferris wheel (now dubbed "The Revolution"), same mini golf, brand-new Orwellian theme.

Birch's on the Lake

Birch's combines classic recipes with modern ingredients. Familiar yet fresh, the menu offers crispy flatbreads, generous sandwiches, and signature "Buckhorn" fried chicken.

Bloomington ChopHouse

A modern suburban hotel restaurant, the ChopHouse offers steak house dishes with a contemporary edge, as well as traditional steaks and chops.

Boca Chica Restaurante Mexicano y Cantina

Since 1964, Boca Chica has been serving fresh family-recipe Mexican food to the Twin Cities. The Frias family's salsa has a loyal following, as do the chile relleno and the carnitas.

Book Club

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

Cafe Alma

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

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.

Caribbean Smokehouse

Head to this smokey Caribbean restaurant in Stillwater for jerk or buttermilk fried chicken, smoked and short ribs, street tacos, and the fresh catch of the day.

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.

Devil's Advocate

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

ENJI MPLS

This modern Asian restaurant and nightclub in Uptown specializes in bao buns, and features a specialty cocktail lounge with Japanese whiskey and sake.

El Burrito Restaurant y Cantina

A Mexican market & cafe serving classic staples like tacos, enchiladas & tamales, just like mom would make.

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.

Gianni's Steakhouse

An independent suburban steakhouse that caters to the well-heeled with dry-aged steaks, large pastas, and a signature tableside-spun salad.

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.

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.

Holman's Table

Located at the St. Paul Downtown 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.

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.

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.

Nico's Taco & Tequila Bar - Minneapolis

Nico's is serving up affordable and casual tacos with fresh salsas and tequila drinks in a friendly and bright space.

Nico’s Taco & Tequila Bar - St. Paul

With locations on Hennepin and Como, Nico's is serving up affordable and casual tacos with fresh salsas and tequila drinks.

PLate on Main

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

Pittsburgh Blue

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

Pittsburgh Blue

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

Psycho Suzi's

Suzi's space is tikilicious, and the menu of kicked-up kitsch bar fare and "Minneapolis" pizza is a great bolster for a night out. The riverside patio is slamming.

Raag Progressive Indian Cuisine

Authentic but creative Indian food is now being served at 50th & France. Chef Ajay Chopra promises elegant and elevated dishes that will have you rethinking traditional ingredients and techniques.

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.

Salut Bar Américain

Parasole's casual Frenchy is a popular clubhouse in both cities, with fare that's reasonably authentic, except when it isn't. Great rooms and a buzzy vibe make for a fun meal, even if you're just having a burger and oysters.

Salut Bar Américain

Parasole's casual Frenchy is a popular clubhouse in both cities, with fare that's reasonably authentic, except when it isn't. Great rooms and a buzzy vibe make for a fun meal, even if you're just having a burger and oysters.

Smack Shack at POTLUCK

Smith & Porter

This restaurant and bar is on the ground level of a senior living apartment building in the Mill District.

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.

Tavola

This farm-to-table Italian eatery is making a play for the heart of East Town with its hearty plates, family meal nights, and warm Tuscany vibes.

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 Bungalow Club

This neighborhood restaurant specializes in handmade pasta, "comfortably adventurous" plates, and wine and cocktails.

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 Commodore Bar and Restaurant

St. Paul's legendary bar pays homage to the jazz age. The art deco vibe is spectacular, the fully stocked bar sports Minnesota-made liquors, and the full-service restaurant puts up classic dishes such as braised lamb chops and lobster deviled eggs.

The Freehouse

Blue Plate's foray into the brewing biz, this North Loop brewpub serves its own beer and an ambitious menu of drinker's eats.

The Good Earth

The Good Earth makes freshly baked goods, salads, sandwiches, and stir-fry dishes from all-natural ingredients.

The Good Earth

The Good Earth makes freshly baked goods, salads, sandwiches, and stir-fry dishes from all-natural ingredients.

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 Lowry

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.

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.

Tullibee

Located in the new Hewing Hotel is Tullibee, the restaurant helmed by chef Matt Leverty.

Twin Cities 400 Tavern

Unwind at the TC400 Tavern featuring bar selections from a range of local Minnesota breweries and distilleries. All-day dining menus offering rotisserie-cooked meats, brick oven pizzas, two-fisted sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, house-made soups an

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.

W.A. Frost and Company

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.

moto-i

America’s first craft sake brewery sits in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood of Minneapolis. moto-i's menu features Izakaya style small plates, Tokyo straight style noodle ramen, and house-made steamed buns. Our sake is brewed on-site, served on draft, and f

ninetwentyfive

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