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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Twin Cities / Minneapolis

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Twin Cities / Minneapolis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (2411)

$30 and under

Italian

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

*******Starting April 22nd, 2024 we will be adjusting operations and capacity. Reservations will be released one week at time the week before for the following week ******

*******Stay tuned on updates and reservations released via our website and newsletter. www.italianeatery.com ********

ie is a neighborhood eatery at heart. Conveniently located on the Minnehaha Parkway nestled between the lakes of south Minneapolis. It is inspired by the dining traditions of the Italian family; community, laughter, and conversation. We welcome you to join us for a meal at our table.

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ErinL

Dined on Jun 3, 2024

This has been one of my and my husband's favorite neighborhood spots for years (our kids love it too). Thank you to all of the staff for years of good food and memories!

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Grilled Mussels

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801 Chophouse - Minneapolis

4.8

4.8 (1085)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Loring Park

About the restaurant

Experience only the finest, aged, USDA prime steaks and attentive, personable service in an authentic New York style steakhouse right in the heart of Minneapolis. Combined with a daily fresh sheet that includes Maine lobster, innovative side dishes, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and an award-winning wine selection from vineyards around the world, you're sure to have an amazing culinary experience you won't find anywhere else in the Twin Cities.

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Brian

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Great food. Worth the visit. Will return the next time I’m in the city.

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Petite Filet Mignon

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Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro

4.8

4.8 (24)

$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!’

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Eric

Dined 2 days ago

The service was great, the foot was terrific and i absolutely love the vibe. I will be coming back to Millys Wine Bar & Bistro with my girlfriend.

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RH Rooftop Restaurant Minneapolis

4.6

4.6 (2759)

$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

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Kimvip

Dined 2 days ago

First time at the restaurant. Very beautiful !! The food was very delicious, however, food and wine are very pricey. No full bar.

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SHAVED VEGETABLES

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CRISPY ARTICHOKES

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Nicollet Island Inn

4.7

4.7 (3343)

$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.

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jovip

Dined 2 days ago

0ur lunch was amazing. Annie was the best server ever. bd the food was wonderful. We stayed for over 2 1/2 hours because they were shooting a commercial outside and made us feel like honored guests.

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4.9

4.9 (1406)

$31 to $50

Spanish

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

We are a fun & cozy neighborhood Spanish Tapas bar offering a great selection of old world wines by the glass & bottle, as well as rotating craft beers on tap and in the bottle.

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BarbaraJvip

Dined 1 day ago

The food and wine are amazing (as usual) and we love the ambience. It is like a New York restaurant with the personal attention and the intimate setting. A real Minneapolis gem.

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Paella Marinera

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Paella Sevillana

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Butcher & the Boar

4.8

4.8 (43)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown / Mill District

About the restaurant

We are fine-casual dining with a fire at the core of its heart. Through the smoke and whiskey ashes of the previous iteration which closed its doors in 2020 rises a new haze of smoke and whiskey as we bring back this iconic brand, smoked meats, bourbon, beer, deep hues, and various spaces to a new location in the North Loop. Butcher & The Boar will honor its beloved roots, while spreading new ones in the fresh foundation that will help our guests embark on a journey with notes of nostalgia that carry the torch forward with new tastes and experiences.

With immense gratitude, we invite you to Live Full Boar with us.

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Adam

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Awesome server, brought out complimentary sparkling wine when they found out it was our anniversary. Tri-tip was cooked perfectly but $200+ for a couple of drinks, an app and 2 meals is steep, especially when 1 of the meals was an $18 sausage. Would return with a group and share plates but better options out there for romantic dinner

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The Butcher's Tale

4.8

4.8 (928)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

The Butchers Tale presents a fresh approach to the culinary world of artisanal meats brining back favorites and introducing new tangy, melt-in-your-mouth options including, Wagyu beef, double-cut smoked pork chops, smoked beef long rib, grilled oysters and other extensive seafood offerings.

The Butchers Tale has every mood, taste, budget, and craving covered, from specialty meats and steaks like Wagyu and prime steaks in our main dining room; to juicy burgers, fried chicken and handmade brats on our award-winning patio and beer garden. The Butchers Tale has everything needed to spend memorable time with family, friends and neighbors. We also feature 3 great private dining and event spaces that accommodate groups from 8 people up to 120.

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Sherry

Dined 3 days ago

Food was fabulous (as always). Service was great and timely for us to get to our show

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Double Cut Duroc Pork Chop

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Sampler Platter

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Pan Seared Scallops

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Oceanaire Seafood Room - Minneapolis

4.8

4.8 (6785)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.

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Kathy

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Wonderful food and drinks! Best dirty martini I have ever had! Steaks done perfectly! The clam chowder was amazing !!! The service was outstanding!!!

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Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.8

4.8 (5223)

$50 and over

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.

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jim

Dined 7 days ago

Went here for a birthday. Service was great and the food was very good as well. Will definitely come back.

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