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1. Pizzeria Lola
4.8
Exceptional(202)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis
Booked 36 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 Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park restaurant
2. Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park
4.7
Exceptional(2374)
Price: Moderate
• American • St. Louis Park
Booked 79 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
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3. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1153)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 22 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.
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4. The Block
4.8
Exceptional(339)
Price: Moderate
• American • St. Louis Park
Booked 38 times today
Restaurant located in St. Louis Park. Upscale Bar Food, Full Menu, 36 Taps, Boozy-Shakes & a Year-Ro
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5. UNION Rooftop
4.6
Exceptional(3328)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 37 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
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6. Ena Latin Fusion Cuisine
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4.7
Exceptional(2)
Price: Moderate
• Latin American • South Minneapolis
Booked 2 times today
Héctor Ruiz, the visionary chef and owner of ENA restaurant, has long been enchanted by the art of cooking. His culinary journey began in the heart of his family kitchen, where he cultivated a profound appreciation for the rich spices and vibrant ingredients of Latin America - elements that have since become the cornerstone of his acclaimed cuisine. Héctor's passion led him across the Atlantic to Europe, where he mastered the refined techniques of French culinary arts, further enriching his professional repertoire.
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7. 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.
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8. Bagu Sushi & Thai
3.9
Excellent(314)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • South Minneapolis
Booked 5 times today
Neighborhood restaurant serves fresh and clean Japanese & Thai food in a friendly atmosphere.
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9. The Lynhall No. 3945
4.4
Awesome(498)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Edina
Booked 10 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.
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10. The Howe Daily Kitchen
4.6
Exceptional(158)
Price: Moderate
• American • Longfellow
Booked 12 times today
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar located on Minneapolis' south side. Dog-friendly patio, local spirits, local beer. Sports bar.

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