Nicollet Island Inn
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Boutique Inn with a quality restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Birchwood Cafe
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Neighborhood café with dynamic dishes using fresh and local ingredients.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED: Fig + Farro
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Healthy, vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Uptown.
Lake and Irving
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Uptown bar with better than average bar food.
Grand Cafe (SPACE CLOSED PERMANETELY)
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Gorgeous French restaurant by Jamie Malone.
Book Club
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Cozy restaurant serving salads, soups, and sandwiches alongside draft beer, wines, and craft cocktails.
Hasty Tasty (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
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Quirky American restaurant with a large cocktail and mocktail list.
Punch Bowl Social (West End)
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I always thought Punch Bowl Social was just for games and drinks. However, I had the chance to try their food for the first time this winter and was pleasantly surprised. They do comfort food right – no frills and lots of flavor. The place is massive, and they have areas and rooms you can […]
Martina (Linden Hills)
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Argentinian seafood and craft cocktails in an open, gorgeous restaurant.
Victor’s 1959 Cafe
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Cuban café with a funky interior.
Ward 6 Food and Drink (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
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American eatery with great cocktails and creative bar food.
Nolo’s Kitchen and Bar
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American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Modist Brewing
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Brewery serving delicious, juicy IPAs.
Bryant Lake Bowl
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Funky, old-school bowling alley with simple and delicious American food.
Coalition (Excelsior)
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(Excelsior) Elevated American food and craft cocktails served in a simplistic atmosphere.
Coalition (50th and France)
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(Edina) Elevated American food and craft cocktails served in a simplistic atmosphere.
The Bird (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
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(Loring Park) Farm to Table restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options.
Sociable Cider Werks
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One of Minneapolis’ best cideries (is that a word?)
Tongue in Cheek
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Quirky, delicious New American restaurant with an awesome brunch.
World Street Kitchen
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Fast-casual restaurant offering an eclectic menu with meals from all over the world.
The Draft Horse (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
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Chic bistro serving local bites, cheese plates, and brunch.
Upton Forty-Three (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
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(NOTE: Upton 43 closed in South Minneapolis and will be opening a new location in North Loop.) Well-known Chef Erick Harcey makes Swedish food cool. Honestly everything I ate here was fantastic, especially the Swedish Meatballs. The service might be the best I’ve experienced in a long time, and the cocktails were fabulous. The […]
Tilia
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Warm, cozy restaurant serving American dishes and solid brunch.
Tattersall Distilling
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Northeast Minneapolis distillery with a stellar patio and delicious cocktails.
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Surly Brewing Company
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Minneapolis’ powerhouse brewery with amazing food options.
St. Genevieve
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Sunny, chic bistro famous for its champagne and French classics.
Spoon and Stable
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Gorgeous restaurant serving French-inspired dishes (with a twist) and offering the highest-quality service.
Smack Shack
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Seafood bar with solid oysters, lobster, and cocktails.
Sea Salt Eatery
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(Minnehaha Falls) Busy, classic outdoor eatery right next to Minnehaha Falls.
Saint Dinette
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American eatery with an eclectic menu and a famous cheeseburger.