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1. UNION Rooftop
4.5
Awesome(3327)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 44 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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2. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis
4.7
Exceptional(5276)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 10 times today
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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3. The Smack Shack
4.6
Exceptional(1780)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 40 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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4. Milwaukee Road
4.4
Awesome(232)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 4 times today
Milwaukee Road at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a favorite among guests as well as Twin Cities residents, featuring distinct menus with specialized and local flare. You can always count on Milwaukee Road for a hearty breakfast buffet to start the day, followed by unique regional lunch and dinner entrées.Our chef combines the best of regional culinary specialties with memorable dishes and tempting desserts – any of which pairs beautifully with a selection from our wine list or one of our many regional craft ales. Enjoy your meal in the gorgeous restaurant dining room or our outdoor seasonal patio; you'll find either setting to be warm, welcoming and distinctly Minnesota.
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5. CRAVE - West End
4.4
Awesome(3713)
Price: Moderate
• American • St. Louis Park
Booked 20 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.
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6. Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis Park
4.5
Awesome(799)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • St. Louis Park
Booked 23 times today
Rojo Mexican Grill serves new culinary creations and many traditional dishes, such as quesadillas, tacos and enchiladas, but with bold new flavors or in unique presentations. Ingredients, such as the tortillas, guacamole, and salsas, are made fresh from scratch each day. And Rojo uses special proprietary blends of Mexican spices to create the unique recipes.The stylish restaurant seats more than 280 guests and was designed to evoke traditional Mexican décor, but with a modern influence. Warm woods and soft red upholstery are offset by accents of leather, stone and steel. The dining room offers traditional table service and a generous view of the kitchen where diners can watch food prepared throughout the process. Three centrally located tables are dedicated to preparing hand-rolled tortillas, fresh guacamole and salsa in full view each day.
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7. Ciao Bella
4.8
Exceptional(6846)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomington
Booked 75 times today
CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING.  PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.
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8. Pinstripes - Edina
4.8
Exceptional(659)
Price: Moderate
• American • Edina
Booked 3 times today
Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6:30pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!
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9. Bacio
4.8
Exceptional(3961)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Minnetonka
Booked 89 times today
From your very first visit to Bacio, we want you to feel like you’ve been here before. The experience of comfort; a place where you’re greeted personally and nurtured with delicious food is at the heart of what we provide every guest. We use only quality, seasonal ingredients, often coming from farmers whose names and families we know. Family owned and operated, Bacio is truly a place to know people and be known. We are driven by relationships and passionate about great food, so you’ll always feel we’ve prepared a place just for you.
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10. Pizzeria Lola
4.9
Exceptional(201)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis
Booked 33 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.

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  • PollyVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •89 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Nate was a wonderful server. Attentive. We enjoyed our meal, as always. Happy 37th anniversary to us❤️
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    Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.7
  • Randy
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We Love Crave. Menu has so many terrific options and is consistent no matter which location you’re dining in. Service is always top notch. Thank you Crave for another wonderful experience.
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    CRAVE - West EndPrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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    4.4
  • Halle
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Great food and drink options! A little pricey, but you're downtown on a beautiful rooftop, so it makes sense. Our server was awesome, I didn't catch his name, but we came in with a large group for a birthday and he made sure we had everything we needed and kept up a great, energetic atmosphere! I totally recommend for a younger, lively crowd to enjoy! -Just a note for those hard of hearing or older folks, the noise level can be a bit difficult to hear your table mates. We didn't have an issue speaking up, but it could be worthy of note for some.
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    UNION RooftopPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.5
  • Jennifer
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 29, 2025
    Fun environment! Love the open garage doors to the patio. The hot lobster roll was delicious! The service was excellent! We were celebrating my birthday and received a complimentary cheesecake for dessert. Will definitely go back!
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    The Smack ShackPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.6
  • David
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 11, 2025
    So my Brother and I went there for what I assumed was a Mother's Day Brunch, but apparently it was not? Okay, we had a Mother's Day Lunch then. It was good but you could tell that it was not very popular, as there were only three other tables that were seated, no big deal, we still had a good lunch and when I decided to order a desert, I had the chocolate cake. IT WAS GINORMOUS! and for $15 a pretty good deal, if you are a bear! I still have some left at this writing. Otherwise, a very nice lunch with my Brother.
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    Milwaukee RoadPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.4

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