Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Mendota Heights

11 restaurants available nearby

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1. Citizen – Saint Paul

3.8

Excellent(421)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • St. Paul

Booked 4 times today

Citizen, located within the iconic InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel, offers an alluring dining and social atmosphere. It's a perfect setting to connect, celebrate, or simply unwind in the heart of Minnesota's charming capital city.Taste exquisitely prepared New American dishes that evolve with the seasons. Highlights include the Black Angus Tacos, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, and Brown Butter Walleye. Citizen's menu is deliberately diverse and approachable, also offering small plates for sharing and go-to comfort foods - all perfectly paired with thoughtfully curated cocktails and locally crafted beers. So, whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, we aim to provide a unique, elevated experience in a warm and welcoming space.

2. La Voya

4.3

Awesome(93)

Price: Expensive

• French • Bloomington

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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3. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(6191)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 144 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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4. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5637)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 119 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)

5. Twin City Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2666)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 42 times today

Located on the first floor of the Mall of America, Twin City Grill is an American grill offering a comfortable environment with homemade comfort foods, ideal for your shopping break. Take a seat at our bar during happy hour and sip on a local craft beer, or choose from one of our 20 wines by the glass or a hand-shaken classic cocktail. Enjoy our relaxing dining room as a retreat from the hustle bustle of the mall, and enjoy classic comfort foods done right. From Northern Lakes Walleye Fish Fry, to grill classics such as our Prime Meatloaf with old-fashioned gravy and a Roast Turkey Plate with scratch made stuffing, we offer a variety of dishes that are sure to leave you satisfied. Or, select from one of our crispy grilled flatbreads, fresh salads or sandwiches served with salt n’ vinegar fries. Whether it’s a casual meal, special night out, or business meeting, stop in for lunch or dinner at Twin City Grill, located in the North Garden of the mall. Reservations accepted.

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6. Rainforest Cafe - Mall Of America

3.9

Excellent(1365)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 79 times today

Rainforest Cafe - Mall Of America offers a unique dining experience with its tropical ambiance, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, and entertaining gorillas. The menu is packed with a variety of delicious items, including the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Many reviewers mention the food as being delicious and flavorful, and the atmosphere as fun and engaging for both kids and adults. Despite the high quality of food and service, some reviewers did note that the prices were a bit high. Overall, the restaurant offers a fun and memorable dining experience with its comfort food.

7. Zelo

4.8

Exceptional(4049)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 21 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.

8. The Copper Hen

4.5

Awesome(2157)

Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 57 times today

Welcome to the award winning premier farm-to-table restaurant and bakery in Minneapolis! Serving incredible comfort food from scratch - including chicken pot pie, steak, an incredible brunch, Easter brunch, Mother's Day brunch, and more! Enjoy an amazing cocktail list, beer on tap and wines by the bottle and glass. Also, great for large groups.

9. Milwaukee Road

4.4

Awesome(200)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 20 times today

Milwaukee Road at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a favorite among guests as well as Twin Cities residents, featuring distinct menus with specialized and local flare. You can always count on Milwaukee Road for a hearty breakfast buffet to start the day, followed by unique regional lunch and dinner entrées.Our chef combines the best of regional culinary specialties with memorable dishes and tempting desserts – any of which pairs beautifully with a selection from our wine list or one of our many regional craft ales. Enjoy your meal in the gorgeous restaurant dining room or our outdoor seasonal patio; you'll find either setting to be warm, welcoming and distinctly Minnesota.

10. Stray Dog

4.5

Awesome(484)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 9 times today

Stray Dog is a comfortable yet fun take on your traditional bar and grill in Nordeast Minneapolis. Fantastic burger styles with hand-cut fries or tater tots. From sandwiches to salads, to soups and Kramarczuk's hot dogs. We have a full vegetarian and vegan menu with gluten-free options. We have local craft beer and Belgians on tap. Stray Dog is open Monday-Thursday from 11am to 11pm for indoor dining and bar. Thursday has all day Happy Hour along with Trivia at 8pm. Late night eats until Midnight on Friday and Saturday. Saturday and Sunday morning we offer brunch from 11am-3pm. We have a Main Menu, Vegetarian Menu, and Kids Menu. The more you Stray, the better you feel!

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john
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I met 3 friends for lunch. We shared 2 meatballs as an appetizer. They were fantastic and 2 meatballs were plenty for an appetizer. Our meal orders were all over the menu. All were delicious but the winner was the "Minute Chicken". We shared the Banana Pudding for dessert. There was plenty to share and was the best banana pudding that I have ever had. The place was packed on this Tuesday for lunch, but our server, Jessie, treated us as if we were the only table in the house. I can't wait to go back.
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.7
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Brendavip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great experience at Hazelwood. Tasty lunch with friends with great service in a comfortable setting and reasonable price
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Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis ParkPrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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4.7
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Linda
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food and service are always super. Enjoy the comfort of the resturant.
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Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka BayPrice: Moderate• American• Excelsior
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4.6
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Joy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 Oct 2024
Kind, attentive servers and a great double-stacked burger with fries. Experience was far better than I expected!
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Citizen – Saint PaulPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• St. Paul
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3.8
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Erica
New Orleans / Louisiana •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 Jul 2024
This is a very underrated breakfast experience in the Twin Cities. You can park for free with a validation and have a very quiet, mellow brunch with a breakfast cocktail and not get the side-eye on a weekday morning. I work overnights and 72 hour shifts. It’s really a treat to go here to decompress in a benign space after an extended shift. The food is superlative, French inspired; indulgent, but not gutbusting. The waitstaff are outstanding and top-notch. Kind of hate to share this review because it’s my secret!
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La VoyaPrice: Expensive• French• Bloomington
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4.3

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Citizen – Saint Paul

2. La Voya

3. Hazelwood Bloomington

4. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

5. Twin City Grill

6. Rainforest Cafe - Mall Of America

7. Zelo

8. The Copper Hen

9. Milwaukee Road

10. Stray Dog

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