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1. Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay

4.7

Exceptional(1867)

Price: Moderate

• American • Excelsior

Booked 88 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood. Hazelwood is your favorite neighborhood spot, tucked in the beautiful Tonka Bay area. With a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11-4 and dinner from 4-close, and with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting or special event, date night, or family outing! We hope to see you in soon!

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2. Boketto Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(95)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • St. Louis Park

Booked 35 times today

Boketto merges the rich traditions of a steakhouse with a whisper of Asian elegance & a burst of Mediterranean zest. Whether you’re here for a romantic dinner, a celebration with friends, or a memorable night out, Boketto offers an experience beyond the ordinary. Here, upscale & intimate combine with trendy, vibrant, and most importantly — welcoming.From marbled A-5 Japanese and Australian wagyu to our signature Japanese milk bread, lovingly crafted by Authentic Gourmet, every dish tells a story of tradition meeting creativity. Savor the delicate flavors of our fresh seared scallops, paired with the aromatic trio of Thai basil, cilantro & mint, or indulge in the vibrant contrast of our tomato & burrata, elevated with a hint of Calabrian chili, sweet agrodolce, peppery arugula, & toasted bread.With a cocktail program and wine list designed for the discerning palate, each visit to Boketto is an exploration of flavor & texture, a journey that lingers long after the last bite.

3. Tavern 4 & 5

4.7

Exceptional(2139)

Price: Moderate

• American • Eden Prairie

Booked 112 times today

For Reservations visit Tavern4and5.com -OR-Call us at 952-934-4545 for your reservation needs.

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4. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(6199)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 184 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We would love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com

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5. Manny's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(8385)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 70 times today

Masculine, bright, accented with wood & leather, Manny's evokes the great steakhouses of New York & Chicago - & eclipses them in critical & popular acclaim. Rated Top Five in the U.S. by the Zagat Guide, named one of America's top Steakhouses by the Knife & Fork Club, Men's Journal & the Independent Cattleman's Association, & a perennial winner of newspaper & magazine reader polls, Manny's commands a fanatical local following & a national reputation. Wrote the New York Times: "There's good news in Minneapolis for those who still share the secret pleasures of red meat, well-cut & seriously served." In addition to USDA-certified, dry- aged, center-cut beef, Manny's offers chops, chicken, fresh seafood & a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list.

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6. Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub

4.6

Exceptional(3136)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wayzata / Long Lake

Booked 50 times today

Join us for our new Fall Menu at Birch's on the Lake! Enjoy the comfort of a Wisconsin-style supperclub with an Experimental American brewery, all overlooking the beautiful waterfront of Long Lake. Ingredients are locally sourced and menus are seasonal. Please dress up or dress down. Have a date or bring your kids. Remember to contact us for all your private event parties and gatherings. Reservations are available in the Supperclub. Walk-in Seating is available in the Brewhouse and at both the Supperclub and Brewhouse Bar. Enjoy our beautiful lakeside views on Long Lake and our fresh brewed beer from Birch's Brewery. Breakfast served daily until 3pm. Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday 3-5pm.

7. Ciao Bella

4.8

Exceptional(6613)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 83 times today

CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING. PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

8. Young Joni

4.6

Exceptional(796)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 84 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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9. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5647)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 135 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)

10. Baldamar

4.9

Exceptional(6741)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 110 times today

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.

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Vicki Lvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •88 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
They have a wonderful brunch!! Gouda hash browns and Rueben Benedict! Delicious! Toast bread was from a bakery not run of the mill loaf of bread. Will certainly go again!
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Tavern 4 & 5Price: Moderate• American• Eden Prairie
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4.7
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Richard And Maryvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was wonderful and poor guy also had to tend bar. He was attentive and the food was great. Especially enjoyed poke salad. And since Covid I rarely travel with me purse. Had it for a different purpose and accidentally left behind. After going home about a mile realized my mistake. Called and they retrieved. Much appreciated
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Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka BayPrice: Moderate• American• Excelsior
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4.7
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Gailvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •58 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have a tradition of going to Manny's on Thanksgiving for lobster and it was fantastic! The chef served us deconstructed whole lobsters in a beautiful presentation served by Sean. Great cocktails, wine, and amazing food. (No turkey!). Beautiful night at this amazing restaurant that always delivers a wonderful experience!
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Kevin
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic food - loved my steak and my wife loved her burger. Sushi was great as well. Neat interior - very sophisticated feeling. Service got pretty slow towards the end of the meal but that's fine - we loved it!
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Boketto SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• St. Louis Park
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4.6
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sara
Minneapolis - St. Paul •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Met a business colleague there for lunch and was impressed. Lots of light made the space feel open and airy. Menu was diverse. I chose the meatloaf which was a daily lunch feature and my friend had the Reuben which he said was excellent and looked amazing. The meatloaf was very good and a large portion. I would come back for happy hour to see who the restaurant draws in the evening.
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.7

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944 restaurants available nearby

1. Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay

2. Boketto Steakhouse

3. Tavern 4 & 5

4. Hazelwood Bloomington

5. Manny's Steakhouse

6. Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub

7. Ciao Bella

8. Young Joni

9. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

10. Baldamar

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