Muddy Waters (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Hipster café with a good beer list but underwhelming food options.
Moto-I
Japanese small-plate, ramen, and sake restaurant with a rooftop.
Mill Valley Kitchen
(St. Louis Park) California-inspired cuisine in a candlelit atmosphere.
Matt’s Bar
(Powderhorn Park) Casual bar serving the famous Juicy Lucys.
Lion’s Tap
(Eden Prairie) No-Frills burger shop.
Kyatchi
(Nicollet Ave.) Fresh and sustainable sushi and small-plates in a casual but hip setting.
Kenwood Restaurant
(Linden Hills) A mature and elegant New American restaurant nestled in the Kenwood neighborhood.
Jake O’Connor’s
(Excelsior) Your typical Irish bar serving bar food and good beer.
Icehouse
Bustling bar with live music, great cocktails, and surprisingly yummy and creative food.
Hola Arepa
(Nicollet Ave.) Originally a food truck, this restaurant specializes in arepas (cornmeal cakes stuffed with various fillings.)
Hi-Lo Diner
(Longfellow) Trendy diner serving food all-day, but killing the game with their brunch.
HeyDay (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Rustic eatery with adventurous dishes and trendy cocktails.
Handsome Hog
A bustling restaurant serving upscale southern food and creative cocktails.
GYST Fermentation Bar (CLOSED TO PUBLIC)
Cutest restaurant that serves amazing cheeses, meats, wine, and more.
George and the Dragon
Elevated pub food and craft beers served in a low-key atmosphere.
Esker Grove
(Loring Park) Modern, sophisticated restaurant attached to the Walker Art Center.
Eat Street Social
American eatery with a strong bar program.
EaTo (Formerly Eastside)
Newly revamped restaurant by Jamie Malone.
Day Block Brewing
A downtown brewery that also serves pizza and upscale bar food.
Darbar Indian Grill
Uptown restaurant with all the classic Indian food options.
Dalton & Wade (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Country-style cooking, smoked meats, and delicious sides plus a great whiskey selection.
Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen
Gorgeous restaurant and cakery serving up comfort food for every meal.
Convention Grill
(Edina) An old fashioned diner with great burgers, fries, and shakes.
Constantine
A drinking emporium with skilled bartenders and dark, gothic interior.
Coconut Thai
(Edina) Thai restaurant with fresh and flavorful ingredients.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED: Butcher and the Boar
Popular downtown eatery with a meat-heavy menu.
Burch Steak (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Trendy steakhouse with delicious sides and a solid wine list.
Broder’s Pasta Bar
Arguably the best Italian restaurant in Minneapolis, this cozy spot has fresh, homemade pastas and a great wine list.
Brit’s Pub
English pub with pints of beer, English classic plates, and fun lawn bowling on their patio.
Borough
Classy, beautiful restaurant serving contemporary American lunch, dinner, and brunch.