Nicollet Island Inn
Boutique Inn with a quality restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Birchwood Cafe
Neighborhood café with dynamic dishes using fresh and local ingredients.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED: Fig + Farro
Healthy, vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Uptown.
Lake and Irving
Uptown bar with better than average bar food.
Grand Cafe (SPACE CLOSED PERMANETELY)
Gorgeous French restaurant by Jamie Malone.
Book Club
Cozy restaurant serving salads, soups, and sandwiches alongside draft beer, wines, and craft cocktails.
Hasty Tasty (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Quirky American restaurant with a large cocktail and mocktail list.
Punch Bowl Social (West End)
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)
Argentinian seafood and craft cocktails in an open, gorgeous restaurant.
Victor’s 1959 Cafe
Cuban café with a funky interior.
Ward 6 Food and Drink (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
American eatery with great cocktails and creative bar food.
Nolo’s Kitchen and Bar
American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Modist Brewing
Brewery serving delicious, juicy IPAs.
Bryant Lake Bowl
Funky, old-school bowling alley with simple and delicious American food.
Coalition (Excelsior)
(Excelsior) Elevated American food and craft cocktails served in a simplistic atmosphere.
Coalition (50th and France)
(Edina) Elevated American food and craft cocktails served in a simplistic atmosphere.
The Bird (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
(Loring Park) Farm to Table restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options.
Sociable Cider Werks
One of Minneapolis’ best cideries (is that a word?)
Tongue in Cheek
Quirky, delicious New American restaurant with an awesome brunch.
World Street Kitchen
Fast-casual restaurant offering an eclectic menu with meals from all over the world.
The Draft Horse (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Chic bistro serving local bites, cheese plates, and brunch.
Upton Forty-Three (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
(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
Warm, cozy restaurant serving American dishes and solid brunch.
Tattersall Distilling
Northeast Minneapolis distillery with a stellar patio and delicious cocktails.
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC: Surly Brewing Company
Minneapolis’ powerhouse brewery with amazing food options.
St. Genevieve
Sunny, chic bistro famous for its champagne and French classics.
Spoon and Stable
Gorgeous restaurant serving French-inspired dishes (with a twist) and offering the highest-quality service.
Smack Shack
Seafood bar with solid oysters, lobster, and cocktails.
Sea Salt Eatery
(Minnehaha Falls) Busy, classic outdoor eatery right next to Minnehaha Falls.
Saint Dinette
American eatery with an eclectic menu and a famous cheeseburger.
