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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Highland Park

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1. Fogao Gaucho
4.6
Exceptional(152)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian • Bloomington
Booked 21 times today
Fogão Gaúcho is a family-owned and operated restaurant connecting flavors of Brazil with the community through culinary traditions and culture. With decades of experience, our obsession with high quality food and superior service is reflected in every aspect of the Guest experience. The drive comes from a passion for excellence and attention to detail and quality in everything we do. Our gaúcho chefs prepare a variety of delicious meats and serve them directly to your table side, cooked to your perfection. We here, at Fogão Gaúcho, are filled with culture and passion, ready to serve our guests!
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2. Stonegarden
4.9
Exceptional(35)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • South Minneapolis
Booked 15 times today
Minutes from Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport (MSP), Stonegarden blends global influences with French technique to create a chef-driven destination for breakfast and brunch. Join us when meeting friends, enjoying a date day, or business lunch; our modern, bright, and warm space is perfect for groups and individuals. Start with our nourishing bone broths, the Scotch Egg or Maryland Crab Cake. Perhaps, indulge in the Poutine with smoked tomato gravy and sunny egg. Favorites include the French Onion Omelette, Norwegian Benedict with house-cured gravlax, Challah French Toast or delectable tartines. Pair your meal with our handcrafted cocktails, like the Espresso Martini or Sage 75, mocktails, unique wines, or espresso beverages. Vegan, vegetarian, halal-friendly, and gluten-free choices make Stonegarden inclusive and welcoming.Open early, Stonegarden is perfect for travelers, locals, and business persons seeking delicious breakfast and brunch.
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3. La Voya
4.3
Awesome(94)
Price: Expensive
• French • Bloomington
Booked 1 time today
Featuring traditional French dishes infused with Minnesotan influence, La Voya delights with a signature twist on favorite classics. An enviable wine and champagne list, as well as expertly crafted traditional cocktails, compliments the Brasserie's well-rounded menu, which offers selections ranging from light, healthy choices to delectable comfort foods. Beautiful windows create bright and inviting spaces for breakfast and lunch, while plush curtains candlelight and music creates an intimate, sophisticated environment for evening dining and lingering, late night drinking.
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4. Pizzeria Lola
4.8
Exceptional(152)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis
Booked 27 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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5. Breva
3.9
Excellent(101)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Mill District
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Breva, the quintessential neighborhood gathering spot in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis. At Breva, we invite you to experience the essence of conviviality, served up with a touch of elegance in a casual chic setting. Our culinary journey is guided by the expert hands of Chef Bjorn Thomson and a team of seasoned hospitality professionals. Together, they've crafted a menu that's a true celebration of the New American spirit – elevated, unpretentious, and discerning. Breva is just minutes from the Convention Center and Orchestra Hall, and a short drive from local theaters and sports stadiums. Breva is an ideal destination for all groups and occasions!
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6. Baldamar
4.9
Exceptional(6868)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Roseville
Booked 104 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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7. Kyndred Hearth
4.7
Exceptional(1181)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Eagan
Booked 30 times today
With a focus on quality ingredients, simplicity and execution, the menu features James Beard award-winning chef, Ann Kim’s take on familiar favorites. Located on the first floor, Kyndred Hearth is a comfortable, modern setting. It will serve as a welcoming neighborhood gathering space for the community, and gives out of town visitors a taste of the Minneapolis food scene during their stay at Viking Lakes.
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8. Young Joni
4.7
Exceptional(821)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis
Booked 79 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. Holman's Table
4.6
Exceptional(612)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • St. Paul
Booked 37 times today
Intimate setting in a beautiful, historic building overlooking the runway of Holman's Field. Fresh, modern dishes complemented by a classic bar and beautiful wine list. Open to the public with no security checks required.
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10. 1881 by LEI
4.4
Awesome(107)
Price: Moderate
• American • St. Paul
Booked 7 times today
Lake Elmo Inn is opened a new restaurant at Union Depot in Saint Paul. Owners Chef John and Christine Schiltz named 1881. The name “1881” pays homage to the year both the original Union Depot and Lake Elmo Inn opened, reflecting the deep historical connection the restaurant hopes to foster. Offering a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn will merge the charm of a storied past with a modern culinary flair, becoming a destination for both locals and visitors. 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn is to be a place where families can build lasting memories. We want to offer an experience that generations can cherish, from proms to graduations to weddings, we’re here to make moments unforgettable.The Menu is inspired by the success of the original Lake Elmo Inn and will include both favorites from the flagship restaurant as well as exclusive new offerings hand-crafted from fresh, local

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  • Jeff
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We always enjoy going to Holmans. A little disappointed with my Benedict because the eggs were overcooked,but still delicious. Mushroom toast was delicious as always. We also thought we could use more than one $25 bonus gift card at one time. Still had a very good brunch with our friends.
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    Holman's TablePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• St. Paul
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    4.6
  • BethVIP
    Cincinnati / Dayton •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Caesar salad, pizza, and ice cream was delicious. We had the Boise and My She-roni- they were excellent. Service was excellent as well.
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    Pizzeria LolaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• South Minneapolis
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    4.8
  • Michelle
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was a great experience. Super attentive hosts. Great food both the meat and the salad bar. We were so impressed and will be back!
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    Fogao GauchoPrice: Expensive• Brazilian• Bloomington
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    4.6
  • Tim
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We were there early, they got us in with no problem. Reservations are so easy online. Great experience there. Have been there before. Excellent food.
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    Bullvino's Churrascaria BloomingtonPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Bloomington
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    4.7
  • Megan
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Ordered the open face sandwich and the Stone Garden Benedict for brunch, with a side of the potatoes. Both came out hot and fresh and were very flavorful. Highly recommend the salted caramel latte which had a good strong flavor profile. I also ordered a Bloody Mary… They blend their own tomato bloody base that is heavy on the garlic, but tasted amazing. The environment is very new and reflects a minimalist approach which can come off a bit sterile. I’m excited to see this place grow and then next year and hopefully the environment will grow with it. Overall, it was an excellent meal and we will definitely be back.
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    StonegardenPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• South Minneapolis
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    4.9

Discover best worth the drive restaurants in Highland Park

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