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1. Good Day Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(1648)
Price: Moderate
• American • St. Louis Park
Booked 79 times today
Focusing entirely on making in-house meals, Good Day Café offers diners a quality dining experience coupled with a warm, inviting ambience. With different menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, baked goods, smoothies, cocktails, wines and more, there's something for everyone at the Good Day Café but their breakfast menu stands apart.Popular menu favorites include the Iggy's Egg Sandwich and their range of pancakes that include the baked apple soufflé pancake, glazed doughnut pancake, German pancakes and more. The overall dining experience offered by Good Day Café has led to it being counted by OpenTable and others among the Top 100 Brunches in the United States.
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2. CRAVE - West End
4.5
Awesome(3698)
Price: Moderate
• American • St. Louis Park
Booked 47 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.
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3. Manny's Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(8369)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 76 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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4. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis
4.7
Exceptional(5636)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 118 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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5. Zelo
4.8
Exceptional(4047)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 39 times today
Zelo is a beloved neighborhood gem in Minneapolis's downtown area. Its handcrafted Italian cuisine made from local ingredients, along with a thoughtful wine selection, consistently earns high praise from diners. The restaurant's commitment to quality food and service, coupled with a unique atmosphere and an extensive wine list, sets it apart. As one reviewer put it, 'From the complimentary valet parking to the fabulous food and atmosphere, this is a gem of a restaurant.'
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6. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1100)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 53 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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7. Bacio
4.8
Exceptional(3781)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Minnetonka
Booked 73 times today
From your very first visit to Bacio, we want you to feel like you’ve been here before. The experience of comfort; a place where you’re greeted personally and nurtured with delicious food is at the heart of what we provide every guest. We use only quality, seasonal ingredients, often coming from farmers whose names and families we know. Family owned and operated, Bacio is truly a place to know people and be known. We are driven by relationships and passionate about great food, so you’ll always feel we’ve prepared a place just for you.
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8. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(6165)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 52 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.
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9. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis
4.8
Exceptional(5245)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 24 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.
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10. Tullibee
4.7
Exceptional(1394)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 38 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.

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  • Patti
    Pittsburgh •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    This place was awesome! Had the smash burger with peanut butter!! Absolutely phenomenal! Wish I lived closer because this would be my go to spot!
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    Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.7
  • David A.
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our server was attentive and helpful. At first, we were assigned a booth by the door which was too loud. A manager moved us to a nice quiet booth where we could actually have a conversation. The food was excellent and the price was good for the value. Suggestion: add a good Mexican beer like Dos XX.
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    CRAVE - West EndPrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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    4.5
  • Jason
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Awesome food! Incredible service. And complimentary valet parking as well. Great dining experience with business clients from out of town. Cheers!
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    ZeloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.8
  • Stephen
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Was good. Portions are huge. Ribeye was so-so - not enough sear or flavor. Kind of pricey.
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    Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.7
  • Misty
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. Met a good friend and thankfully were tucked in a back corner booth (quieter) and could enjoy our conversation. It is a little noisy when crowded, but not awful- and tables are placed a nice distance apart- unlike some restaurants where the tables are on top of each other. Resisted the bread pudding French toast today, but may need to go back soon to try that! Only disappointment was that they didn’t have their blueberry scones- the absolute best I’ve ever had!
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    Good Day CafePrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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    4.6

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