Best Casual Restaurants in Linden Hills

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BloomingtonDowntown / Mill DistrictDowntown / North LoopEden PrairieEdinaHopkins

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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A photo of Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park restaurant

1. Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park

4.7

Exceptional(2374)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 71 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in St. Louis Park. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We'd love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.977.800 for take out.Online reservations available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com

2. Pizzeria Lola

4.8

Exceptional(202)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis

Booked 27 times today

Pizzeria Lola is James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim's neighborhood pizzeria in Minneapolis. Our menu features signature wood-fired pizzas, sharable salads & sides, wine & beer wine, and a curated list of classic cocktails. Pizzas include familiar classics including My Sha-Roni (pepperoni & sausage) and Margherita, and signature guest favorites like Lady Zaza (kimchi and Korean sausage) and Korean BBQ (our #1 best-seller). Our menu is vegetarian-friendly and offers a housemade gluten-free crust as an option for all of our pizzas. Pizzeria Lola has been featured in the New York Times and on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," "CBS Saturday" and Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Pizzeria Lola is located in Southwest Minneapolis (just off Highway 62) and is easily accessible on the way to or from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.We're open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are available and walk-ins are always welcome.

A photo of The Lynhall No. 3945 restaurant

3. The Lynhall No. 3945

4.4

Awesome(498)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Edina

Booked 11 times today

The Lynhall is a market-inspired restaurant, bakery, event space and kitchen studio. As a collective of culinary-driven individuals, we teach classes, bake goods, cook rotisserie meats, make thoughtful cocktails and coffee, and always have something new and nourishing to share. Stop by to learn, shop, meet friends or make new ones, get a bite, and be inspired. Grab a seat at the table.

4. The Block

4.8

Exceptional(339)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 42 times today

Restaurant located in St. Louis Park. Upscale Bar Food, Full Menu, 36 Taps, Boozy-Shakes & a Year-Ro

A photo of Nolo's Kitchen & Bar restaurant

5. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1153)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 15 times today

**Please note all reservations are for Nolo's Kitchen, the rooftop is first come, first serve. For cabana rentals please visit https://www.rooftopbarmpls.com/cabanas**Located at the historic Gardner Hardware Building at 515 Washington Ave N in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The NOLO's team consists of Marty Collins, Brett Johnson and Peter Hoff, each native Minnesotans with extensive industry experience. The team shares a passion for the restaurant and bar industry and sees an opportunity to fill gaps in the market in the North Loop.

6. CRAVE - West End

4.4

Awesome(3718)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 13 times today

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

7. UNION Rooftop

4.6

Exceptional(3328)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 40 times today

A word from UNION RooftopExperience the Union of talent, creativity, art, food, and design.Kaskaid Hospitality has been credited with bringing dining in the Twin Cities to new heights, and UNION Rooftop is the crown jewel in its latest unveiling of unique hospitality concepts. Painstaking attention was paid to every detail, from restoring the building’s original architectural treasures to installing the one-of-a-kind retractable rooftop. UNION has engaged a talented culinary team that holds themselves to the highest standards, ensuring every dish is special, surprising, and cohesive. We have created a menu that can be experienced in just the right proportions, from an elegant snack before the theater, to a celebratory private dining tasting menu featuring ingredients that change daily.Valet Parking Available Nightly

8. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1785)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 50 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

A photo of The Smack Shack Bloomington restaurant

9. The Smack Shack Bloomington

4.5

Awesome(1048)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bloomington

Booked 47 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in Bloomington. Reservations are taken for the dining room only, patio seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that the appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as in any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild-caught or farm-raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long-term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.Group reservations and private dining available. One of MSP's top 50 restaurants in 2022! Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

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10. Mallards - Bloomington

4.4

Awesome(496)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 6 times today

Award winning seafood, American and Cajun fare! Come enjoy our famous lobster roll, jambalaya, eclectic tacos, steaks & much more at Mallards! Check out our great Happy Hour! #mallardsrestaurant #awardwinningseafood #southernhospitality

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TimVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •72 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Hazelwood consistently provides a variety of well prepared starters and entrees at very reasonable prices. Servers are generally pleasant and engaged. The St. Louis Park site provides generous amounts of free parking. The dining room is well maintained.
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Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis ParkPrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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4.7
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MikeVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •64 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 24, 2025
Wonderful night at The Block! Evan was fantastic! Grateful for his wit, kindness, attentiveness, and help. You know it's a great night when we can finish last in trivia and it's still an amazing night! Goes to show what good fun, people, food, and fellowship can do! Thank you to The Block for all you do!
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The BlockPrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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4.8
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Loraine
Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
Great spot. We had the Korean bbq pizza and it was excellent. The blend of rib meat with seasoned arugula was so tasty!
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Pizzeria LolaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• South Minneapolis
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4.8
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Andrew
Minneapolis - St. Paul •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Quiet, pleasant atmosphere. Eggs benedict was solid, not outstanding. Appreciated willingness to switch salad for fruit cup.
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The Lynhall No. 3945Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Edina
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4.4
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ErinVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
We had a great time! Great service and the turkey burger is fantastic!
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Nolo's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7

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