Restaurants in Minneapolis and St. Paul
Minneapolis - and all of Minnesota - is known for its wild rice. You'll find local rice and produce on the menu at Spoonriver in the Riverfront District and at the breakfast favourite, Hell's Kitchen But Minneapolis restaurants feature a wide variety of cuisines. Try Spanish tapas at Solera in the Hennepin Theatre District, spicy Asian and Latino dishes at Chino Latino or French crêpes at Café Barbette, both in the trendy Uptown district.
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Alma
At Alma the waitstaff and chefs in the open kitchen look barely older than the restaurant, which turned 20 in 2019. With their man buns, blond dreadlocks, tatoos, nose rings, and unbridled foodie enthusiasm, they bring a youthful brio to an establishment that, in the hothouse world…$$$Dinkytown - New American
Cafe Lurcat
Follow the black and white floor tiles to the bar here for food that is upscale and familiar, with a touch of "up north" hospitality that evades any trace of pretension. Across the street from the verdure of Loring Park, Lurcat is a fine place to grab a few appetizers before going…$$Loring Park - Mediterranean
FACES Mears Park
Step in from Sibley Street and join the after-work crowd for happy hour at the bar here. There's much to recommend at this restaurant, which tosses up a range of influences (North African cuisine along with some contemporary American flavors) courtesy of chef David Fhima. The décor…$$Lowertown - American
Hell's Kitchen
Inventive breakfast and lunch entrees make for very long lines at this popular downtown restaurant. The restaurant's signature breakfast dishes include lemon ricotta hotcakes and Minnesota wild rice porridge with dried blueberries, cranberries, and hazelnuts. Lighter offerings…$$Downtown Minneapolis - Vietnamese
Lotus Restaurant
The frills at this Vietnamese restaurant a 10-minute walk from downtown Minneapolis are most decidedly not in the décor. This basic, 12-table establishment is distinguished primarily for its noodle dishes, like lo mein with fresh vegetables, and meat replacements like mock duck.…$Downtown Minneapolis - French
Meritage
Consider this a "four-for-the-price-of-one" type of dining experience. The brasserie-like Meritage offers up a crepe stand, an oyster bar, a formal dining room, and a more casual outdoor terrace (in season). The entire culinary caravansary is overseen by Chef Russell Klein and his…$$$Downtown St. Paul - American
Mickey's Diner
Diner purists will respect the authenticity of this restaurant, housed in a 100 percent bona fide diner car crafted in Elizabeth, New Jersey back in 1939. It's survived all manner of urban redevelopment schemes and a number of moves over the past seven decades. The décor is truly…$Downtown St. Paul - American
Murray's
Since 1946, this classy downtown establishment has delighted guests with steaks so tender they won the "Silver Butter Knife" award. Murray's is still famous for its steaks, but you'll also find an assortment of seafood and pasta dishes and a wine list with over 500 labels. With its…$$$Downtown Minneapolis - Italian
Pazzaluna
This upscale restaurant in the heart of downtown St. Paul serves authentic Italian dishes in a sophisticated urban setting. The interior is one of rich earth tones, revamped Roman columns, and a vivid mural here and there, while little nooks and high-backed booths allow for quiet…$$St. Paul - Seafood
Sea Change Restaurant and Bar
Artfully connected to the Guthrie Theater, this is perhaps Minneapolis's premier pre-theater dining location, reflecting the coincidence of proximity blended with a masterful menu crafted by James Beard-winner chef Tim McKee and his colleagues. The interior of the restaurant brings…$$Mill District - Gourmet American
Spoon and Stable
The horses had it good in 1906. Converted from a historic stable, this restaurant's sweeping setting, with its loft-like proportions, majestic skylights and romantic lighting, just may be one of the most dramatic spaces in town. Today, the diners have it good, too, thanks to the…$$$Minneapolis, North Loop - New American/Brunch
Spoonriver Resturant
Opened in 2006 in the historic Mill District of Minneapolis, Spoonriver offers diners a chance to enjoy a cornucopia of sustainably produced entrées in a setting that's romantic and inviting. Brenda Langton and Timothy Kane are the duo at the helm and they have over 30 years of…$$Mill District - Nordic
The Bachelor Farmer
"Minnesota Nice" is on full display at this combination restaurant/cafe/bar created from an 1881 timber mill. Hosts greet guests like long-lost cousins and the servers are solicitous, ready to engage in long discussions of the menu, so that everyone gets what they really want. But…$$$Minneapolis, North Loop - American/Brunch
Wilde Roast Cafe
True to Oscar Wilde's own dandy tastes, the columns in this restaurant are draped in murals featuring peacock murals (Wilde was a fan of the feathers), and you can find a chesterfield sofa for relaxing. Steps from the banks of the Mississippi River, Wilde Roast is a comfortable place…$$Northeast - Pizza/American Fusion Fare
Young Joni
What's the usual way to nab a "Best Chef" award from the James Beard Association? Find a cozy, wood-panneled room, and fill it with no more than a dozen tables, swathed in swan-white linens. Top the tables with foie gras, caviar, kobe beef, and the other exclusive sorts of treats…$$Northeast
