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 […]
Red Wagon Pizza Company

Great place for pizza, salads, and craft beer.
Quang Restaurant

One of the best places for pho in the Twin Cities.
Pho 79

No frills Vietnamese restaurant serving large, steaming bowls of pho.
Norseman Distillery

Funky distillery with small plates.
Young Joni Back Bar

“Speakeasy” type bar attached to Young Joni with a funky atmosphere and genius cocktails.
Young Joni

Trendy pizza joint serving a plethora of Korean items and craft cocktails.
Troubadour Wine Bar

Cozy wine bar with live music every night of the week.
Tilia

Warm, cozy restaurant serving American dishes and solid brunch.
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.
Revival (Minneapolis)

(Nicollet Ave.) “Upscale” southern restaurant with unbelievable fried chicken, burger, and great sides.
Revival (St. Paul)

“Upscale” southern restaurant with 5-star cocktails and great sides.
Red Rabbit

Modern-Italian spot with craft cocktails and small plates.
Ramen Kazama

(Nicollet Ave.) Authentic ramen joint serving big bowls of flavorful goodness.
Pizzeria Lola

A pizzeria with a twist, serving creative dishes with lots of flavor.
Pat’s Tap

(Nicollet Ave.) A gastropub with a solid beer selection and a patio.
Obento-Ya

(Como Park area) Japanese restaurant with a large menu, serving sushi, bento-boxes, ramen and more.
Tullibee

Scandinavian food served in a trendy, upscale atmosphere.
Anchor Fish and Chips

Food truck turned brick and mortar spot for phenomenal fish and chips.
318 Café

(Excelsior) Café and wine bar with live music.
New Bohemia (Uptown) (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

Beer hall and gourmet sausage joint with multiple locations.
New Bohemia (St. Paul)

Beer hall and gourmet sausage joint with multiple locations.
New Bohemia (Northeast) (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

Beer hall and gourmet sausage joint with multiple locations.
Naughty Greek

Greek fast-casual restaurant in a clean and airy atmosphere.