112 N. 3rd St. : Minneapolis, MN 55401 : 612-343-7696
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 When Minneapolis chef Isaac Becker (formerly of D'Amico Cucina and Café Lurcat) and his wife Nancy St. Pierre (a decade in the front of the house at Cucina) opened their homey little downtown restaurant with its cozy booths, they changed the face of fine dining in Minneapolis. First,... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
American |
Fireplace, Private Party, Takeout, Vegetarian Friendly |
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800 N. Washington Ave. : Minneapolis, MN 55401 : 612-333-3837
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 Chef Isaac Becker, who runs the 112 Eatery with his wife Nancy St. Pierre, partnered with some of the restaurateurs behind Barrio, to launch this trendy, Warehouse District pasta bar. The space exudes the relaxed luxury of a wealthy person's family cabin and even though La Grassa means "the fat"... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Italian |
Takeout |
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925 Nicollet Mall : Minneapolis, MN 55402 : 612-333-9953
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 Forget all the awful tequila stories you've heard (or told)--the ones that ended hunched over the toilet, waking up in a stranger's bed, or spending the night in jail--because Barrio is out to class up the much-maligned spirit. Tim McKee and Josh Thoma, of La Belle Vie fame, partnered with local... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Latin American |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
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601 First Ave. N. : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-312-1821
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 The first thing you'll probably wonder about the drinks at Bradstreet Craftshouse is why they're taking so long to make. What are they doing? Adding ingredients with eyedroppers? Actually, yes. That's because Bradstreet's bartenders treat each drink as a work of art--the Dark and Stormy looks... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
American, Small Plates |
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Mill City Farmers Market, 704 S. Second St. : Minneapolis, MN 55401 : 612-341-7580
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 This mobile kitchen operated by two local culinary pros, Carrie Summer and Lisa Carlson, dispels misconceptions about mediocre street food every Saturday morning during the Mill City Farmers' Market and Sundays at the Kingfield Farmers' Market. Summer handles the sweets, and Carlson, the chef at... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
American, Street Food |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
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601 First Ave. N. : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-312-1168
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 It might not be one of the seven wonders of the world, but it sure ranks as one of the seven design wonders of Minnesota. The word breathtaking doesn’t even do justice to this Charles-and-Ray-Eames-meet-the-Matrix marvel of a dining room, where elements of classic Modernism are interpreted... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Breakfast, Contemporary, Seafood, Wine Bar |
Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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901 Hennepin Ave. : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-767-6960
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 D?Amico Cucina, the restaurant which spent decades at the pinnacle of luxury dining in the Twin Cities, has been reborn as D'Amico Kitchen, which presents Italian fare in a way that's hard to find in the Twin Cities?with an approach as urban and contemporary as the Chambers Hotel's chic setting.... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Italian, Small Plates |
Fireplace, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$ |
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1010 Nicollet Mall : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-332-1010
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 The standard line on the Dakota is that it has the best food of any jazz club in the country. That's got to be true, but doesn't really cover it. When there is no music playing at all, the Dakota is a very classy lunch or dinner spot, thanks to the great work of chef Jack Riebel, formerly of... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
American, Burgers, Contemporary, Wine Bar |
Coat Check, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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119 Washington Ave. N. : Minneapolis, MN 55401 : 612-338-8484
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 Landon Schoenefeld has a reputation for having a creative mind and an intense work ethic?as well as an impulsive, volatile personality. His legacy at the Bulldog NE, for starters, is one of mustard munitions, not first-rate hamburgers. But these days, Schoenefeld is leading the next wave of... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
American |
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Wifi Access |
$$, $$$ |
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510 Groveland Ave. : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-874-6440
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 Fine dining is often attempted, but rarely done. Why? Few and far between are the chefs with the cooking skills to design an unforgettable menu, and fewer and farther between are the cooks with the skills to pull those menus off flawlessly, all night long. Few and far between are the dining... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
French, Mediterranean, Wine Bar |
Business Dining, Delivery, Private Party, Prix Fixe |
$$$$ |
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1070 Nicollet Mall : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-338-6272
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 D'Amico's Mexican restaurant Masa opened to the kind of reviews that kept using words like upscale and high design; words that made most people assume: expensive. Not so! Masa is really just an everyday Mexican restaurant, albeit one in a nicely polished room with some splashy cocktails. At... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Mexican, Wine Bar |
Business Dining, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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1300 Nicollet Mall : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-333-2277
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 A sidecar, clams casino, lobster thermidor, and thou--is this Miami Beach in 1958? Close, with the same deco-echoing architecture of fanciful fun and many of those classic American hotel dishes. The only difference is that here the freshness of the fish relies on airlines, not proximity to the... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Seafood, Steakhouse, Wine Bar |
Business Dining, Coat Check, Private Party |
$$$$ |
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30 1st St. N. : Minneapolis, MN 55401 : 612-333-8430
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 Fold yourself into a chair at Origami if you want to try what many agree is the best sushi in the state, and order the omakase. What's that? It's when you establish some kind of rapport with the sushi chef, and give him carte blanche to put together a meal for you. (You can specify a price... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Japanese, Sushi |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$, $$$ |
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123 N. 3rd St. : Minneapolis, MN 55401 : 612-746-5533
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 Say you love a good street-cart falafel, exploding with onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes, and leaving a trail of creamy yogurt dressing dripping down your wrist. Say you make weekly trips to Holy Land to stock up on pita, hummus, tabouli, and stuffed grape leaves. What do you do when you want to... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Middle Eastern |
Business Dining, Private Party |
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806 S. 2nd St. : Minneapolis, MN 55415 : 612-225-6499
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 James Beard Award-winning chef Tim McKee took over the Guthrie?s first-floor restaurant space and transformed it into a sustainable seafood eatery that?s quickly become among the best places to dine in the Twin Cities. Erik Anderson?s cooking is a marvel--flavor pairings pop and textures... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Seafood |
Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party |
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900 Hennepin Ave. : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-338-0062
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 The Twin Cities were forever changed the fateful night that this four-story tapas bar opened in the middle of downtown. It wasn't just the Gaudi-inspired architecture with all that Barcelona style that changed Minnesota. And it wasn't just that Solera has probably this country's best sherry... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Seafood, Spanish, Wine Bar |
Business Dining, Coat Check, Free Wifi, Multi-Level, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
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750 S. 2nd St. : Minneapolis, MN 55415 : 612-436-2236
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 People who take their diet seriously have a friend in Spoonriver owner Brenda Langton: Vegetables, and specifically locally grown, organic vegetables, are the root of most of her dishes, and cream, butter, sweeteners and oil are only garnishes. Even without the prop of fat, many of the dishes... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Brunch, Health, Seafood, Vegetarian |
Business Dining, Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$, $$$ |
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1100 Nicollet Ave. : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-630-1189
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 It looks as placid as a museum, but things go on behind the ceiling-height windows of Vincent that are terribly, terribly intriguing. Trout fillets, crisped till you expect to hear them crack if touched by a fork, recline decadently on smoky beds of bacon, leeks, and chanterelles; tripe stew... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
French, Seafood, Wine Bar |
Business Dining, Catering, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Takeout |
$$$, $$$$ |
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Regal Minneapolis Hotel; 1313 Nicollet Mall : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-359-2260
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Fresh seasonal foods with bold flavors, presented with flair and splashes of vivid color, crunchy textures, and innovative garnishes. More >> |
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1750 Hennepin Ave. S. : Minneapolis, MN 55403-2115 : 612-253-3410
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 20.21 unites two famous brand names: the Walker Art Center, where fine-dining restaurant 20.21 is located, and Wolfgang Puck, the grand old titular chef and international businessman. What results is a restaurant that dazzles with style, polish, and pop, but lacks any particular heart. But will... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
American, Asian, Asian Fusion, Brunch, Fine Dining, Health, New American, Organic, Specialties |
Banquet Facilities, Catering, Kid Friendly, Patio-Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Vegetarian Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$, $$$$ |
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508 1st Ave. N. : Minneapolis, MN 55403 : 612-339-0036
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 One of the newer generation of sports bars to benefit from the close proximity of Target Field, the 508 isn't just a crash pad for Twins fans left without a ticket -- it's a booming, two-level club with sidewalk patio seating and better-yet-cheaper-than-average bar food. More >> |
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800 Marquette Ave. : Minneapolis, MN 55402 : 612-349-5717
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 In this skyway-strewn downtown, some of the best after-work hangouts still sit at street level, and the 8th Street Grill is one of them. The subdued decor and emphasis on homestyle cooking make it a subtler alternative to the garish whimsy of your typical chain restaurant, though the real... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
American, Traditional |
Business Dining, Patio-Sidewalk Dining |
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329 S. Cedar Ave. : Minneapolis, MN 55454 : 612-874-8702
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 Ever since they moved into their current location at Cedar & Riverside on Minneapolis' West Bank, the Acadia has made itself a welcome presence in a neighborhood with no shortage of great bars. Part of that owes to the club's bountiful beer selection, with more than two dozen tap brews and more... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
Cafe |
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible |
$ |
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708 1st St. N. : Minneapolis, MN 55401-1133 : 612-338-6393
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 Located in the Warehouse District, this house of humor sits just outside of the downtown scene. Comedians take the stage Mondays through Saturdays twice each evening. Jokes aren't the only thing you get at Acme -- the adjacent restaurant Sticks includes a full menu, and the cocktail specials in... More >> |
| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
American |
Wheelchair Accessible |
$$$ |
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1939 5th St. S. : Minneapolis, MN 55454 : 612-871-5555
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| Minneapolis (Downtown) |
African, American, Middle Eastern |
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