Best Casual Restaurants in Robbinsdale

49 restaurants available nearby

1. Young Joni

4.7

Exceptional(818)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 74 times today

Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open. Back bar reservations are available, and walk-ins are always welcome.

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2. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5268)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 31 times today

Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.

3. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1742)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 24 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

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4. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

4.3

Awesome(5086)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 129 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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5. The Butcher's Tale

4.8

Exceptional(992)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 36 times today

The Butchers Tale presents a fresh approach to the culinary world of artisanal meats, bringing back favorites and introducing new tangy, melt-in-your-mouth options including Wagyu beef, double-cut smoked pork chops, our smoked beef long rib, grilled oysters and other extensive seafood offerings. The Butchers Tale has every mood, taste, budget, and craving covered, from specialty meats and steaks like Wagyu and prime steaks in our main dining room; to juicy burgers, fried chicken and handmade brats on our award-winning patio and beer garden. The Butchers Tale has everything needed to spend memorable time with family, friends and neighbors. We also feature 3 great private dining and event spaces that accommodate groups from 8 people up to 120.

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6. Butcher & the Boar

4.6

Exceptional(88)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 45 times today

We are fine-casual dining with a fire at the core of its heart. Through the smoke and whiskey ashes of the previous iteration which closed its doors in 2020 rises a new haze of smoke and whiskey as we bring back this iconic brand, smoked meats, bourbon, beer, deep hues, and various spaces to a new location in the North Loop. Butcher & The Boar will honor its beloved roots, while spreading new ones in the fresh foundation that will help our guests embark on a journey with notes of nostalgia that carry the torch forward with new tastes and experiences. With immense gratitude, we invite you to Live Full Boar with us.

7. noa

4.3

Awesome(160)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 17 times today

Noa, situated in the IDS Center in the heart of Minneapolis, provides guests with chef-crafted dishes in a welcoming and expansive setting. The restaurant exudes a cozy ambiance and vibrant energy, offering a selection of upscale yet accessible menu options. Featuring earthy hues and abundant natural light and greenery, Noa creates a relaxed environment for visitors throughout the year. Additionally, the establishment includes a private dining space for hosting events and is capable of handling large orders and accommodating special requests.

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8. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(6214)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to Murray's Restaurant. Minneapolis' original restaurant for steak since 1946 & home of the award winning Silver Butterknife Steak dinner for two. Also known for mouth watering garlic toast, Hickory Smoked shrimp appetizer, and home baked pies. Well into its third generation of family ownership, Murray's stands out among local and out of town diners alike as a true Twin Cities landmark & continues to provide the best in food and service as it did in 1946.

9. Zelo

4.9

Exceptional(4078)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 51 times today

At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

10. Borough

4.7

Exceptional(1510)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 13 times today

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.

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Leah
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place is a gem! It was our little girls birthday and they made her feel so special! We celebrate a lot of our special occasions at Smack Shack and will continue to return again and again. Food and service is always 5 stars!
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The Smack ShackPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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Justine
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Hands down one of the best meals I’ve ever had and the vibe and servers were incredible.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.7
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Henrique
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A very good combination of well prepared meats with a salad bar and good service. The only bad point was the music, which was a little bit louder than what I’d like to have. Don’t miss the cheese bread and cooked bananas they serve.
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Fogo de Chao - MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3
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RolfVIP
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
An overall excellent dining experience. Food and service were absolutely perfect, and the prices were not out of control like the other Minneapolis "M" steakhouses. The only negatives were that the tables were too small for the plates being used and the tables were too close together. The wait staff and bussers bumped into us and our table several times. We will definitely be back next time we are in Minnesota.
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The Butcher's TalePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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ShelleyVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •52 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
Nate was are wait person. He was attentive and perfect. We loved our dinner & tried many things. Can’t wait till next year. Table 107 .. thank you! Merry Christmas
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7

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49 restaurants available nearby

1. Young Joni

2. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

3. The Smack Shack

4. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

5. The Butcher's Tale

6. Butcher & the Boar

7. noa

8. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

9. Zelo

10. Borough

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