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Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Minneapolis - St. Paul? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9
4.9 (38)
$30 and under
Breakfast
South Minneapolis
About the restaurant
Minutes from Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport (MSP), Stonegarden blends global influences with French technique to create a chef-driven destination for breakfast and brunch. Join us when meeting friends, enjoying a date day, or business lunch; our modern, bright, and warm space is perfect for groups and individuals.

Start with our nourishing bone broths, the Scotch Egg or Maryland Crab Cake. Perhaps, indulge in the Poutine with smoked tomato gravy and sunny egg. Favorites include the French Onion Omelette, Norwegian Benedict with house-cured gravlax, Challah French Toast or delectable tartines.

Pair your meal with our handcrafted cocktails, like the Espresso Martini or Sage 75, mocktails, unique wines, or espresso beverages. Vegan, vegetarian, halal-friendly, and gluten-free choices make Stonegarden inclusive and welcoming.

Open early, Stonegarden is perfect for travelers, locals, and business persons seeking delicious breakfast and brunch.

Top review
Leah
Dined 1 day ago
My husband and I decided to treat ourselves to a day date in celebration of our kids being back in school and due to realities of our evening time constraints. Due to the wonders of Instagram we found ourselves at Stonegarden and it did not disappoint. From reception to presentation, we could not have been happier. The drinks and food were fantastic, as was the service. The menu is thoughtful, without being overwhelming, and yet everything begged to be tried. We can’t wait to come back to try more of the menu.
A photo of Borough restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1510)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
Borough was created to represent the chefs point of view of simplicity. We are a casual eatery with an ever changing menu that focuses on simple ingredients that are seasonal and sourced locally. This ever changing menu allows our chefs to stay creative with the changing of the seasons and the food that is offered by foragers during them.

Parlour seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

Top review
Kathy
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
Heard about them in the Garage Logic podcast. Glad I went. Great lunch. I’ll be back.
A photo of RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2832)
$31 to $50
American
Edina
About the restaurant
The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Minneapolis, a nearly 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.

For group dining inquiries, please email: minneapolishospitality@rh.com

Top review
RickieVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Disappointing that no horseradish sauce available for beef dishes. Salads were excellent. Glad to see expanded dessert menu expanded.
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5.0
5 (2101)
$50 and over
American
St. Paul
About the restaurant
joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Top review
Katharine
Dined 4 days ago
A wonderful place to celebrate a birthday, as we did, or just to have a very special meal . The food was absolute perfection, the service attentive and the ambience sparkling. I can't wait to go again!
A photo of Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant
4.9
4.9 (61)
$30 and under
Wine Bar
Northeast Minneapolis
About the restaurant
Just on the edge of downtown, we’re located in the stunning Mill District! Milly’s is a gathering place whether you are a wine enthusiast or novice, we hope to find the perfect pairing for you. Our goal is to make wine accessible, affordable, & fun, with food to delight your taste buds.

Pull up a chair, grab a book, try something new, meet a neighbor or make a new friend. Like we always say- ‘Come for a glass, stay for a bottle!’

Top review
John
Dined 4 days ago
Great place to try out new wine. The entire staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to go back!
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4.8
4.8 (3407)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
The Nicollet Island Inn has stood witness to over a century of change on the shores of the Mississippi River. The Inn is consistently named the most romantic restaurant in the area and its river views have been voted some of the best in the city. An immediately recognizable Minneapolis landmark, the Inn offers world-class cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.

Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-world tavern and the patio offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline. The Inn is a convenient, comfortable destination for breakfast or lunch meetings while the 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.

Top review
JudithVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Great space. Window looking on River (Mississippi) for out of towners. Historic place amidst a lot of vibe neighborhood
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4.7
4.7 (60)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / Mill District
About the restaurant
As the name suggests, P.S. Steak was established to continue the story of the historic space that was once famed La Belle Vie. As Chef Mike DeCamp spent 10 years at the former French restaurant, this will be his homecoming and opportunity to write his own chapter for the space. P.S. Steak disrupts the perceptions of a typical steakhouse while honoring the legacy of one of the great culinary foundations in the Twin Cities.
The restaurant features an elevated yet accessible seasonal menu, along with a variety of cuts of meat, dry aged in a display case.
The lounge has been given a modern makeover with chic furniture and marble table tops. A selection of living floor plants divides tables to create intimate seating. Bringing warmth to the room, the bar and adjacent fireplace keeps guests cozied up to a menu of progressive cocktails.

Top review
Zana
Dined 3 days ago
My experience was nothing but amazing. The food was delicious. 
A photo of Lake Elmo Inn restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5918)
$31 to $50
Continental
Lake Elmo
About the restaurant
**Any Special requests, please contact restaurant. Not all online reservation notes are seen until the day of the reservation.
**Bar or Veranda seating please call.
The Lake Elmo Inn offers award-winning American cuisine, and has been voted Best Restaurant, Best Service, Best Dessert, Best Brunch, and Twin Cities Institution locally by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine 'Reader's Choice Awards'. Zagat scores the Lake Elmo Inn at a 28 out of 30 for food, calling us a "hidden secret". We also received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for our extensive wine list for twelve years in a row.
The Lake Elmo Inn has been chosen as one of the top 100 Brunches in the nation by Open Table.

Top review
Jane
Dined 7 days ago
The New Year's Day brunch exceeded our expectations! The restaurant was so beautiful, our server was just great and the food was delicious and such a great value. I hope to make this a tradition.
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4.6
4.6 (9)
$50 and over
American
Blaine
About the restaurant
Prime is a family-owned restaurant, born out of a deep love for our community and a desire to create a dining experience that embodies the values and spirit of where we call home. Our owners, proud long-term residents of the area, recognized the need for a local destination that offers not only exceptional food and wine but also serves as a gathering place for friends, families, and neighbors to come together.

At Prime, we are committed to delivering quality in every aspect of your experience. We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef and offer authentic Kobe beef, ensuring that only the finest cuts make it to your plate. From sourcing the freshest ingredients to crafting a menu that celebrates both classic and innovative flavors, our focus is on providing dishes that delight the palate and warm the heart. Additionally, our wine experts have carefully curated a list that complements the chef’s creations, while our craft cocktails offer an added layer of indulgence.

Top review
ericVIP
Dined 7 days ago
We found the food and service to be very good. Steaks were a little spendt for the 'burbs.
A photo of The Capital Grille - Minneapolis restaurant
4.9
4.9 (4716)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
Top review
Rod
Dined 2 days ago
Great lunch for four of us. Server was awesome as we were celebrating 3 birthdays. Food was perfect. Lobster bisque was over the top.
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