Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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Panola Valley Gardens

4.8

4.8 (20)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Lindstrom

About the restaurant

For a special occasion or just an afternoon with some friends, join us for lunch or afternoon tea and enjoy a unique outdoor dining experience.

Reservations required.

Served on select dates only--

Luncheons:
June 26, Wednesday, Rose Luncheon
July 9, Tuesday, Hibiscus Luncheon
July 17, Wednesday, Lily Luncheon
July 23, Tuesday, Geranium Luncheon
July 31, Wednesday, Daylily Luncheon
August 7, Wednesday, Marigold Luncheon
August 13, Tuesday, Gladiolus Luncheon
August 21, Wednesday, Zinnia Luncheon
August 27, Tuesday, Dahlia Luncheon
August 28, Wednesday, Calla Lily Luncheon

Afternoon Teas:
June 23, Sunday, Peony Afternoon Tea
June 30, Sunday, Hydrangea Afternoon Tea
July 10, Wednesday, Petunia Afternoon Tea
July 14, Sunday, Daisy Afternoon Tea
July 24, Wednesday, Hosta Afternoon Tea
July 28, Sunday, Fern Afternoon Tea
August 4, Sunday, Impatient Afternoon Tea
August 14, Wednesday, Sunflower Afternoon Tea
August 18, Sunday, Aster Afternoon Tea
September 8, Sunday, Mum Afternoon Tea

Top review

Karen

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Absolutely lovely tea in their gazebo overlooking beautiful grounds ds. Our server Maddy was friendly and attentive.

Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters

4.5

4.5 (100)

$30 and under

American

Grand Marais

About the restaurant

When people talk about Gunflint, great food quickly becomes part of the conversation. We have been serving fine Northwood’s cuisine for more than 80 years. The dining rooms are located inside the main Lodge with a lakeside patio, and feature a panoramic view of Gunflint Lake with some amazing sights and glorious sunsets. Named by the Star Tribune as one of the 10 Most Romantic Restaurants Within a Short Drive from the Twin Cities, Justine’s serves hearty Northwoods fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We make extensive use of native ingredients, including walleye, wild berries, maple syrup, wild rice, and mushrooms.

Top review

Jennifervip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Wonderful server Amber, and good was great! Family loved the walleye chowder.

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Popular dish

Walleye Cakes

Popular dish

Lodge Famous Walleye Chowder

McCormick's Pub & Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (884)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wayzata / Long Lake

About the restaurant

Welcome! Our PATIO and PUB are first come, first served basis, reservations are only for our dining room. Walk-ins are welcomed. Waitlist upon arrival. Reservations are for our dining room only.
We are a family owned and operated restaurant locate in beautiful downtown Wayzata, MN. McCormick's Pub and Restaurant features a cozy pub and dining areas, steeped in the Irish tradition of warm hospitality. We offer a unique guest experience that blends the best of traditional Irish pub fare, as well as Continental and Nouveau International cuisine that is made entirely from scratch by Chef Evan Lane and Sous Chef Quin Meyer and team.
We have a beautiful covered and heated patio that overlooks lake Minnetonka. Please know that we have limited space for large parties. For large parties, please visit our website at www.mccormicks.pub and send us a note.

Top review

Diane

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Service was exceptional, loved the Manhattans, special scallop entree was delicious.

Juniper's

4.7

4.7 (168)

$31 to $50

American

Lanesboro

About the restaurant

Fast casual cuisine by Executive Chef Tyler Shipton
Fast casual dining consists of a more inviting sit-down ambiance with counter side ordering and food delivered to your table. The menu consists of higher quality ingredients, flavors and presentations. Fast Casual has something for everyone and welcomes all, including vegetarian, allergy friendly, families & kids.

Award winning burgers - Handmade pastas and soups - organic/scratch kitchen - rotating season items and chef’s specials
Hand crafted cocktails, wines from around the world, rotating craft beer on tap
Located along the stunning Root River - Lanesboro, MN

Top review

Michele

Dined 3 days ago

So good! Amazing food, ambiance on the patio was perfection. Service top notch, this husband and wife team is nailing it!

Manhattan's at Manhattan Beach Lodge

4.6

4.6 (61)

$31 to $50

American

Crosslake

About the restaurant

Manhattan's at the historic Manhattan Beach Lodge offers year round lakeview dining on Big Trout Lake of the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. Our large patio is great for summer and indoor fireside dining available fall-spring. Great venue for date night, group dinners and celebrations!

Come for the Food ~ Stay for the Sunset

Top review

Beth

Dined 3 days ago

The food is delicious at Manhattan’s! The drinks and desserts are good as well, every time!

Lake Elmo Inn

4.8

4.8 (5856)

$31 to $50

Continental

Lake Elmo

About the restaurant

**Any Special requests, please contact restaurant. Not all online reservation notes are seen until the day of the reservation.
**Bar or Veranda seating please call.
The Lake Elmo Inn offers award-winning American cuisine, and has been voted Best Restaurant, Best Service, Best Dessert, Best Brunch, and Twin Cities Institution locally by Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine 'Reader's Choice Awards'. Zagat scores the Lake Elmo Inn at a 28 out of 30 for food, calling us a "hidden secret". We also received Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for our extensive wine list for twelve years in a row.
The Lake Elmo Inn has been chosen as one of the top 100 Brunches in the nation by Open Table.

Top review

Rita

Dined 3 days ago

We celebrated our 66th Wedding Anniversary tonite just like we have for the last few years at the LakeElmo Inn!!The atmosphere, food and staff all contribute to make everything perfect!!. We have never been disappointed.

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Popular dish

Chocolate Mousse

Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro

4.8

4.8 (34)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Northeast Minneapolis

About the restaurant

Just on the edge of downtown, we’re located in the stunning Mill District! Milly’s is a gathering place whether you are a wine enthusiast or novice, we hope to find the perfect pairing for you. Our goal is to make wine accessible, affordable, & fun, with food to delight your taste buds.

Pull up a chair, grab a book, try something new, meet a neighbor or make a new friend. Like we always say- ‘Come for a glass, stay for a bottle!’

Top review

Beth

Dined 2 days ago

My best friend and I loved the wine guessing game. The food was lovely and the service was amazing by all. One staff brought us a free small glass of champagne as I noted we were celebrating my friend's birthday. I would absolutely recommend and will go back.

Nicollet Island Inn

4.7

4.7 (3360)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

The Nicollet Island Inn has stood witness to over a century of change on the shores of the Mississippi River. The Inn is consistently named the most romantic restaurant in the area and its river views have been voted some of the best in the city. An immediately recognizable Minneapolis landmark, the Inn offers world-class cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.

Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-world tavern and the patio offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline. The Inn is a convenient, comfortable destination for breakfast or lunch meetings while the 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.

Top review

Michaelvip

Dined 2 days ago

Perfect celebration! The Inn is a true neighborhood gem.

RH Rooftop Restaurant Minneapolis

4.6

4.6 (2776)

$31 to $50

American

Edina

About the restaurant

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Minneapolis, a nearly 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.

For group dining inquiries, please email: minneapolishospitality@rh.com

Top review

Annebel

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience. Loved the service and the food. Great place for pictures 🤭❤️

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Lord Fletcher's- Lake Minnetonka

4.8

4.8 (1770)

$30 and under

American

Spring Park

About the restaurant

Lord Fletcher's has garnered national awards for food, wine & individualized service, including the DiRoNA & the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Nestled on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge is a cozy neighborhood, year-round destination where savory food and lake life are not only celebrated, but cherished.

Since 1968 Lord Fletcher’s has been providing an exceptional dining experience for its guests. Come enjoy a burger and beer or one of our seasonally fresh lodge inspired small plates or entrees (steak, pasta, freshwater fish, our acclaimed walleye, lobster, etc). Our multi-venue, resort style setting offers something for everyone…and for every occasion!

Be sure to stop by the Gift Shop for a memento of this unique experience.

Top review

Bill

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful food, ambience, service as always for the 25 years we’ve been coming here

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