Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Downtown / Mill District

22 restaurants available nearby

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1. Manny's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(8449)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 72 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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2. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5739)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 77 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)

3. Zelo

4.9

Exceptional(4079)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 66 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.

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4. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

4.2

Awesome(5087)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 131 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.

5. UNION Rooftop

4.2

Awesome(3312)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 35 times today

A word from UNION RooftopExperience the Union of talent, creativity, art, food, and design.Kaskaid Hospitality has been credited with bringing dining in the Twin Cities to new heights, and UNION Rooftop is the crown jewel in its latest unveiling of unique hospitality concepts. Painstaking attention was paid to every detail, from restoring the building’s original architectural treasures to installing the one-of-a-kind retractable rooftop. UNION has engaged a talented culinary team that holds themselves to the highest standards, ensuring every dish is special, surprising, and cohesive. We have created a menu that can be experienced in just the right proportions, from an elegant snack before the theater, to a celebratory private dining tasting menu featuring ingredients that change daily.Valet Parking Available Nightly

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6. The Capital Grille - Minneapolis

4.9

Exceptional(4716)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 50 times today

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.

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7. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1108)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 66 times today

**Please note all reservations are for Nolo's Kitchen, the rooftop is first come, first serve. For cabana rentals please visit https://www.rooftopbarmpls.com/cabanas**Located at the historic Gardner Hardware Building at 515 Washington Ave N in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The NOLO's team consists of Marty Collins, Brett Johnson and Peter Hoff, each native Minnesotans with extensive industry experience. Marty has owned over 10 restaurant concepts in Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City and Columbia, MO, and Iowa City, IA. Brett and his family have owned and operated The Hilltop Restaurant for the past 40 years. Pete, the head chef, brings his most recent culinary experience and creativity from California to NOLO’s, The Rooftop Bar and The Basement Bar. His culinary vision and passion for local ingredients create new modern comfort food dishes. The team shares a passion for the restaurant and bar industry and sees an opportunity to fill gaps in the market in the North Loop.

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8. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.5

Awesome(4302)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 39 times today

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

9. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1743)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 31 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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10. The Loop Bar + Restaurant - North Loop

4.4

Awesome(162)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 3 times today

FUN. FRESH. LOCAL.Opened in 2006, The Loop is a high-energy full-service restaurant, which features one of the largest 360-degree bars in the City. We are a high energy, upbeat restaurant right in the popular North Loop Neighborhood! Looking for a spot to watch your favorite sports?! We offer many TV's to watch them on! Looking to dance the night away?? We have a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10pm! We serve our lunch and dinner (4pm)menus daily. We offer a Saturday and Sunday brunch menu from 9am-1pm!

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Cierra
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Very very good! Would come back again! Service was amazing and food was fantastic!
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UNION RooftopPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.2
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Vicki
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was wonderful and the food was amazing - pistachio salmon especially. Feels like a special event. Ambiance was like a nice business lunch in New York..been a while but you get what I mean. Linen tablecloths, positive upbeat vibes, welcoming host, great service. Ok, maybe not like NY, exactly, lol
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ZeloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / North Loop
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4.9
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J
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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Sally
Minneapolis - St. Paul •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Jan 2025
Our waiter Charles and his team helping him were amazing. Anticipated our every need and did not hover. Perfection on every level! Thank you Charles for making our son’s bday special! We will be back.
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Henrique
Chicago / Illinois •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
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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4.2

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Manny's Steakhouse

2. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

3. Zelo

4. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

5. UNION Rooftop

6. The Capital Grille - Minneapolis

7. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

8. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

9. The Smack Shack

10. The Loop Bar + Restaurant - North Loop

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