Sushi Fix (Wayzata)

(Wayzata) Wayzata sushi spot with fresh rolls and great beer and sake selections.
Stella’s Fish Cafe

Seafood bar serving dishes in a large space plus a rooftop.
The Lexington

Classic restaurant, newly renovated, still with an old-school feel.
Ward 6 Food and Drink (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

American eatery with great cocktails and creative bar food.
Dangerous Man Brewing

Northeast brewery with great IPAs but no patio.
Nolo’s Kitchen and Bar

American restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Stem Wine Bar (PERMANENTLY CLOSED)

Upscale wine bar with small plates, wine, and cocktails.
Fair State Brewing Cooperative

Co-Op Brewery in Northeast.
Modist Brewing

Brewery serving delicious, juicy IPAs.
Parlour

Cocktail bar underneath Borough that also serves food.
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.
Yumi’s Sushi Bar

(Excelsior) Small sushi restaurant in Excelsior with some of the best rolls in Minneapolis.
Volstead’s Emporium

Speakeasy in the heart of Uptown, with great cocktails and a solid seasonal menu.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED: Marvel Bar

Swanky speakeasy with pricy but delicious cocktails.
Sociable Cider Werks

One of Minneapolis’ best cideries (is that a word?)
Sisyphus Brewing

(Loring Park) Brewery near Walker Art Center.
Red Cow (St. Paul)

Your average burger and beer bar in a bustling atmosphere.
Red Cow (Uptown)

Your average burger and beer bar in a bustling atmosphere.
Red Cow (Edina)

Your average burger and beer bar in a bustling atmosphere.
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.
Terzo

Italian inspired plates and delicious wine in a cozy, refined atmosphere.
Zen Box Izakaya

Izakaya serving Japanese comfort food.
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.
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.