Best Cosy Restaurants in Dinkytown

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BloomingtonCalhoun IslesDowntown / Mill DistrictDowntown / North LoopEdinaGolden Valley

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. noa

4.3

Awesome(169)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 18 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.

A photo of The Melting Pot - Minneapolis restaurant

2. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

4.4

Awesome(2878)

££££Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 44 times today

Bring your big appetite to the big city. In downtown Minneapolis, The Melting Pot is your quintessential fine-dining restaurant. Start with freshly made salads and handcrafted dressings before you skewer succulent strips of steak, and finish the smorgasbord with our famous chocolate fondue. Desserts rank high here, and just like the complex taste of our entrées, there’s something to be said of our artisan cheeses and luscious chocolates. But in our cozy corner of dessert paradise, we’re more than just a classy addition to Minnesota’s culinary scene. We are casual and approachable, which makes us an excellent choice for reconnecting with long-lost friends, updating loved ones about your life, or simply breaking the ice on a romantic date.

3. Beacon Public House - Graduate Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(342)

££££Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 4 times today

The Beacon is a warm and inviting neighborhood gastropub. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we serve up a menu of American classics and feature an extensive selection of craft cocktails and beers. Get your game on over a local brew at our pool table, cozy up with friends at a booth or high top, or gather 'round the communal table in our private dining room for more intimate conversation.

4. Milwaukee Road

3.9

Excellent(227)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Milwaukee Road at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a favorite among guests as well as Twin Cities residents, featuring distinct menus with specialized and local flare. You can always count on Milwaukee Road for a hearty breakfast buffet to start the day, followed by unique regional lunch and dinner entrées.Our chef combines the best of regional culinary specialties with memorable dishes and tempting desserts – any of which pairs beautifully with a selection from our wine list or one of our many regional craft ales. Enjoy your meal in the gorgeous restaurant dining room or our outdoor seasonal patio; you'll find either setting to be warm, welcoming and distinctly Minnesota.

A photo of Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant

5. Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(102)

££££Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 20 times today

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!’

6. Tullibee

4.6

Exceptional(1442)

££££Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 17 times today

Tullibee celebrates the lakes and woods cuisine that is so deeply woven into the fabric of Minnesota. Named for a fish native to our Minnesota waters, Tullibee is a tribute to our beautiful state and brings its fresh and authentic flavors to each dish we serve. Under Chef Marque Collins lead, Tullibee's new menu is curated with intention to allow guests to try multiple items on the menu. We will be serving more smaller portions of the menu items meant to be ordered many at a time on a rolling basis throughout the meal allowing guests to experience different options. Come and experience the flavors of the North! Tullibee is a taste of Minnesota. *Reservations are for Tullibee only. Our lounge and rooftop bar are seated on a first come, first served basis.

7. Blondette

3.7

Very Good(112)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 2 times today

A local favorite, Blondette is a brunch restaurant located on the fifth floor of the historic Rand Tower Hotel in a bright, glass-covered atrium with an outdoor terrace and firepits and one of Minneapolis’ only retractable roofs. Blondette offers a casual brunch each weekend from 9am - 2pm that highlights the best of American cuisine fused with local ingredients.Blondette also offers curated holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter and Mother's Day. SPECIAL OFFER: The 2,000 sq. ft. restaurant is available for private dining, reception events or a full buyout for up to 80 people. Book an event by March 31, 2025 and 10% off your event package!

8. Rincon 38

4.9

Exceptional(1448)

££££Price: Expensive

• Spanish • South Minneapolis

Booked 10 times today

We are a fun & cozy neighborhood Spanish Tapas bar offering a great selection of old world wines by the glass & bottle, as well as rotating craft beers on tap and in the bottle.

9. Billy After Dark

4.7

Exceptional(170)

££££Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 26 times today

“Our Cocktail Philosophy”Billy After Dark cocktails are inspired by the twenty-four micro-seasons that define the flow of life in Japan. Enter a world where you are brought back to your best memories. Reminding you of that the feel & flow from each one.Perfected classics like the Manhattan and Negroni, riffs on some of Japan’s most beloved cocktails such as the Whisky Highball, and even alcohol-free drinks influenced by ingredients such as yuzu, and umé round out the collection. Through all of this, we want everyone to indulge in enjoyable recollections of the past with our entire cocktail menu being named after great albums from the 90’s & 2000’s.

A photo of Butcher & the Boar restaurant

10. Butcher & the Boar

4.6

Exceptional(133)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 59 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.

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Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Justin and Tanner were so kind and wonderful!! the shareables we ordered were so tasty, albeit small, and the wine pairings were excellent. we’ll definitely be back!
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Milly's Wine Bar & BistroPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.9
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New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Truly enjoyed the experience and would definitely do it again!
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The Melting Pot - MinneapolisPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown / North Loop
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4.4
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DebbieVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
We have visited the Beacon at least 10x. It's a great spot on the U of M Campus to have a meal with our student , to have pre-game drinks and food and just to spend time relaxing. The food is good, the staff friendly and the atmosphere is a nice "getaway" near a location that is outnumbered by college student hangouts.
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Beacon Public House - Graduate MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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JanVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Feb 2025
We had a lovely Restaurant Week dinner at Noa on Friday night. We selected Noa because they had a more interesting Restaurant Week menu. Despite the very exuberant happy hour group at the bar, we had a great meal. Service was efficient and friendly and we really enjoyed our food choices.
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noaPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3
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Callie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
Loved my meal! And the chai old fashioned was great.
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Milwaukee RoadPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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3.9

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