Best Lunch Restaurants in Minneapolis

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1. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5836)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 57 times today

Comfort food with an upscale twist...In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately located in a beautiful underground space, you'll discover Hell's Kitchen, an employee-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks 7 days a week, and enjoy REAL comfort food made by chefs who care, described by food writers as "unique but not fancy; interesting but not fussy". Almost everything is made from scratch, from our award-winning peanut butter to our unique dips and dressings, winning us over 67 "best" awards as well as accolades in Gourmet Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and other national magazines. And bring the kids along... you should see the cheeky notes they write to us!"Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're in Minnesota and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring." (Jane & Michael Stern, NPR)

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2. Nicollet Island Inn

4.6

Exceptional(3440)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 18 times today

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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3. Manny's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(8515)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 82 times today

Masculine, bright, accented with wood & leather, Manny's evokes the great steakhouses of New York & Chicago - & eclipses them in critical & popular acclaim. Rated Top Five in the U.S. by the Zagat Guide, named one of America's top Steakhouses by the Knife & Fork Club, Men's Journal & the Independent Cattleman's Association, & a perennial winner of newspaper & magazine reader polls, Manny's commands a fanatical local following & a national reputation. Wrote the New York Times: "There's good news in Minneapolis for those who still share the secret pleasures of red meat, well-cut & seriously served." In addition to USDA-certified, dry- aged, center-cut beef, Manny's offers chops, chicken, fresh seafood & a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list.

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

4. Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park

4.8

Exceptional(2360)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 98 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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5. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(6249)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 37 times today

Welcome to Murray's Restaurant. Minneapolis' original restaurant for steak since 1946 & home of the award winning Silver Butterknife Steak dinner for two. Also known for mouth watering garlic toast, Hickory Smoked shrimp appetizer, and home baked pies. Well into its third generation of family ownership, Murray's stands out among local and out of town diners alike as a true Twin Cities landmark & continues to provide the best in food and service as it did in 1946.

6. The Copper Hen

4.6

Exceptional(2218)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to the award winning premier farm-to-table restaurant and bakery in Minneapolis! Serving incredible comfort food from scratch - including chicken pot pie, steak, an incredible brunch, Easter brunch, Mother's Day brunch, and more! Enjoy an amazing cocktail list, beer on tap and wines by the bottle and glass. Also, great for large groups.

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7. Butcher & the Boar

4.6

Exceptional(174)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 61 times today

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.

8. The News Room

4.5

Awesome(1345)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 9 times today

The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center, The Orpheum, Pantages, and State Theaters.

9. Zelo

4.9

Exceptional(4142)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 41 times today

At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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10. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

4.3

Awesome(5133)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 101 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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StanVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Manny’s food experience is incredible. Our waitress, Gabby is an awesome server and added so much to our dining experience. Bone in ribeyes were perfect as were the asparagus and hash browns. Only draw back is the noise level is very high for such a high end restaurant.
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Patricia
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
All in all a great lunch experience. Food, very good service was excellent. We had a great waiter, unfortunately I can’t remember his name. We were there celebrating a birthday party and it was a fun time with good food and great service.
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Nicollet Island InnPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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NancyVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •57 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I often get the Minute Chicken and it's just divine! Our server was great too.
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Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis ParkPrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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4.8
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Himanshu
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful experience. Repeat appeal. Will visit again.
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Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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DavidVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2025
It was great! Wonderful food, and outstanding service.
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Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail LoungePrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.9

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