Best Lunch Restaurants in Whittier

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104 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Copper Hen

4.7

Exceptional(2213)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 40 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.

A photo of Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis restaurant

2. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5827)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 78 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)

3. noa

4.3

Awesome(176)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 4 times today

Noa, situated in the IDS Center in the heart of Minneapolis, provides guests with chef-crafted dishes in a welcoming and expansive setting. The restaurant exudes a cozy ambiance and vibrant energy, offering a selection of upscale yet accessible menu options. Featuring earthy hues and abundant natural light and greenery, Noa creates a relaxed environment for visitors throughout the year. Additionally, the establishment includes a private dining space for hosting events and is capable of handling large orders and accommodating special requests.

4. Young Joni

4.8

Exceptional(916)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 49 times today

Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!

A photo of Manny's Steakhouse restaurant

5. Manny's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(8494)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 58 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 Butcher & the Boar restaurant

6. Butcher & the Boar

4.6

Exceptional(157)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 25 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.

7. Good Day Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(1768)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 50 times today

Focusing entirely on making in-house meals, Good Day Café offers diners a quality dining experience coupled with a warm, inviting ambience. With different menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, baked goods, smoothies, cocktails, wines and more, there's something for everyone at the Good Day Café but their breakfast menu stands apart.Popular menu favorites include the Iggy's Egg Sandwich and their range of pancakes that include the baked apple soufflé pancake, glazed doughnut pancake, German pancakes and more. The overall dining experience offered by Good Day Café has led to it being counted by OpenTable and others among the Top 100 Brunches in the United States.

A photo of Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge restaurant

8. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(6238)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 43 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.

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

9. Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park

4.8

Exceptional(2339)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 62 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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10. Nicollet Island Inn

4.6

Exceptional(3430)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 6 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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John
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our food was amazing as always. The ambience was great. Service was off the charts.
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Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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Megan
North Dakota •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful! Our service was outstanding and the food was all so interesting and flavorful.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.8
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Kent
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding meal as always. Server Kim was fun, helpful, and added to the experience overall. A great time had by all!
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Kimberly
Columbus •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
This was for a business meeting and the large group loved the food and said the wait staff was very responsive. They will likely go back after next years conference. Thank you.
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noaPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3
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JaneVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
Enjoyed a meal prior to show at Children's Theatre located very nearby. Staff was welcoming and informative. Variety of meal choices. Creative and all sounded tasty. I enjoyed Chicken Pot Pie and the bread board which was fun combo of different butters and jam with 3 different types of bread. As it was early, not many other diners so place was quiet. Architecture was fun and creative for an old building.
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The Copper HenPrice: Moderate• American• Whittier
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4.7

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