Best Restaurants for Foodies in Downtown / Mill District

17 restaurants available nearby

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1. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5739)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 71 times today

Comfort food with an upscale twist...In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately located in a beautiful underground space, you'll discover Hell's Kitchen, an employee-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks 7 days a week, and enjoy REAL comfort food made by chefs who care, described by food writers as "unique but not fancy; interesting but not fussy". Almost everything is made from scratch, from our award-winning peanut butter to our unique dips and dressings, winning us over 67 "best" awards as well as accolades in Gourmet Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and other national magazines. And bring the kids along... you should see the cheeky notes they write to us!"Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're in Minnesota and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring." (Jane & Michael Stern, NPR)

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2. The Butcher's Tale

4.8

Exceptional(992)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 24 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.

3. Young Joni

4.7

Exceptional(820)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 76 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.

4. Tullibee

4.7

Exceptional(1418)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 25 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.

5. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1325)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 9 times today

The News Room is a foodie's paradise, offering a unique American eclectic menu. The reviews rave about the delicious food, with one reviewer calling it 'fantastic' and 'very, very good'. Another mentions 'unique food options', while others mention the 'attention to detail' across the menu. The ambiance is also highly praised, with one reviewer describing it as 'fun and unique'. All in all, it's a place food lovers will definitely want to visit.

6. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1742)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 21 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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7. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3072)

Price: Moderate

• American • Calhoun Isles

Booked 32 times today

Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.

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8. The Howe Daily Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(122)

Price: Moderate

• American • Longfellow

Booked 21 times today

The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar located on Minneapolis' south side. Dog-friendly patio, local spirits, local beer. Sports bar.

9. Rincon 38

4.8

Exceptional(1432)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • South Minneapolis

Booked 11 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.

10. Pizzeria Lola

4.7

Exceptional(151)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis

Booked 37 times today

Pizzeria Lola is James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim's neighborhood pizzeria in Minneapolis. Our menu features signature wood-fired pizzas, sharable salads & sides, wine & beer wine, and a curated list of classic cocktails. Pizzas include familiar classics including My Sha-Roni (pepperoni & sausage) and Margherita, and signature guest favorites like Lady Zaza (kimchi and Korean sausage) and Korean BBQ (our #1 best-seller). Our menu is vegetarian-friendly and offers a housemade gluten-free crust as an option for all of our pizzas. Pizzeria Lola has been featured in the New York Times and on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," "CBS Saturday" and Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Pizzeria Lola is located in Southwest Minneapolis (just off Highway 62) and is easily accessible on the way to or from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.We're open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are available and walk-ins are always welcome.

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Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing bloody mary and mimosa bar, almost a meal in themselves! We were celebrating a birthday, which got us a free photo booth token and dessert to share. I didn't realize how big this place is! We were seated in the quieter dining side, but the live music playing in the other area wasn't too loud. Looks like a nice happy hour, too, so we'll have to return soon for that!
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Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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SheilaVIP
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Delicious and creative food and great service. Fun and lively atmosphere and brilliant space.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.7
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Amy
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
4 of us indulged in the Chef's Choice. Might be the best meal that we've ever tasted. Every dish was magical. I can't say enough good things. The server and atmosphere was perfect! Warm , cozy and comfortable. Beautiful decor and amazing experience. Highly recommend!
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TullibeePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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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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Stephanie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The News Room is a great eating establishment. The bar is shaped like a ship, there are news articles as the wall paper, and the music is on point. Our waitress was very nice, the food was amazing. We had the tortellini and Angus steak round, oh and the chocolate torte! Yum!
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The News RoomPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

2. The Butcher's Tale

3. Young Joni

4. Tullibee

5. The News Room

6. The Smack Shack

7. Mill Valley Kitchen

8. The Howe Daily Kitchen

9. Rincon 38

10. Pizzeria Lola

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