Muddy Waters (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Hipster café with a good beer list but underwhelming food options.
Mill Valley Kitchen
(St. Louis Park) California-inspired cuisine in a candlelit atmosphere.
Lucia’s Wine Bar (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Quaint farm-to-table restaurant, wine bar, and bakery.
Libertine (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Uptown bar and restaurant with a rooftop, serving American food.
Kenwood Restaurant
(Linden Hills) A mature and elegant New American restaurant nestled in the Kenwood neighborhood.
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.
French Meadow Bakery & Café (Uptown)
All day café with organic dishes.
French Meadow Bakery & Café (St. Paul)
All day café with organic dishes.
Esker Grove
(Loring Park) Modern, sophisticated restaurant attached to the Walker Art Center.
Day Block Brewing
A downtown brewery that also serves pizza and upscale bar food.
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.
Cardigan Donuts
Donut shop in the Minneapolis skyway.
Burch Steak (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)
Trendy steakhouse with delicious sides and a solid wine list.
Borough
Classy, beautiful restaurant serving contemporary American lunch, dinner, and brunch.
Bellecour
(Wayzata) The second restaurant of Gavin Kaysen, this time serving up French comfort food in an airy, beachy atmosphere.
Barbette
French food in a romantic and quirky atmosphere – with great wine and mussels.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED: Bachelor Farmer Café
Hipster café with a gorgeous interior and amazing baked goods.
Al’s Breakfast
Small, narrow breakfast spot serving classic American dishes.
Alma Café
(Close to Dinkytown) Modern, all-day café with a great coffee and baked good selection, as well as a sit down, yummy brunch.
Agra Culture Kitchen (Uptown)
(Uptown) Healthy fast-casual restaurant serving bowls, salads, sandwiches, and detox juices.
Agra Culture Kitchen (Edina)
(Edina) Healthy fast-casual restaurant serving bowls, salads, sandwiches, and detox juices.
4 Bells
Innovative southern food said to be inspired from South Carolina’s cuisine, offering great cocktails and a gorgeous rooftop year-round.
