Best Romantic Restaurants in Downtown St. Paul

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1. Billy Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(129)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 114 times today

There are ninety-nine different ways to write “sushi” in the Japanese script of kanji. Each with its own unique interpretation and meaning. It was with great deliberation that our founder, Billy, chose 寿司 to best represent his personal interpretation of the word - Celebration of Fish!That’s exactly how Billy feels about the art of making sushi and the atmosphere that surrounds it - it should be a celebration! Which is why Billy Sushi is more than just a restaurant, it is an experience for anyone who allows themselves to take part. A three-ring performance of sorts - sushi bar, sake bar and dining room - brought to life by the performances of sushi chefs, bartenders and servers. And the Ring Master and your host, Billy.

2. Billy After Dark

4.6

Exceptional(179)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 16 times today

“Our Cocktail Philosophy”Billy After Dark cocktails are inspired by the twenty-four micro-seasons that define the flow of life in Japan. Enter a world where you are brought back to your best memories. Reminding you of that the feel & flow from each one.Perfected classics like the Manhattan and Negroni, riffs on some of Japan’s most beloved cocktails such as the Whisky Highball, and even alcohol-free drinks influenced by ingredients such as yuzu, and umé round out the collection. Through all of this, we want everyone to indulge in enjoyable recollections of the past with our entire cocktail menu being named after great albums from the 90’s & 2000’s.

3. Tullibee

4.6

Exceptional(1465)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 18 times today

Tullibee celebrates the lakes and woods cuisine that is so deeply woven into the fabric of Minnesota. Named for a fish native to our Minnesota waters, Tullibee is a tribute to our beautiful state and brings its fresh and authentic flavors to each dish we serve. Under Chef Marque Collins lead, Tullibee's new menu is curated with intention to allow guests to try multiple items on the menu. We will be serving more smaller portions of the menu items meant to be ordered many at a time on a rolling basis throughout the meal allowing guests to experience different options. Come and experience the flavors of the North! Tullibee is a taste of Minnesota. *Reservations are for Tullibee only. Our lounge and rooftop bar are seated on a first come, first served basis.

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4. Cosmos - Minneapolis

4.3

Awesome(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 3 times today

The Lofton Hotel features an intimate escape known as Cosmos Restaurant & Bar. The Iconic Cosmos bar has been operating within the hotel for over 20 years with much of the same staff! Cosmos offers the perfect atmosphere and cuisine for a relaxed dinner onsite or a kick-start to your day with a spectacular breakfast. Or it makes for an amazing mid-day retreat for lunch. Located on the fourth floor of The Lofton Hotel, Cosmos serves modern American, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Midwest favorites to provide a local culinary experience to our guests. Cosmos is open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

5. Young Joni

4.8

Exceptional(928)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 56 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!

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6. Manny's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(8497)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 68 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.

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7. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5827)

$$$$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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8. Butcher & the Boar

4.6

Exceptional(167)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 42 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.

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9. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(6243)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 40 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.

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10. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

4.3

Awesome(5128)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 74 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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Emily
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We really had the best time at Billy Sushi! The food, the drinks, the service, it was all great. We tried a lot of things but our favorites were the hot si fu salad and the French Laundry.
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Billy SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Amanda
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved the vibe. The music was off the charts. The food and drinks were top notch. Highly recommend!
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Billy After DarkPrice: Moderate• Speakeasy• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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Ange
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We did the chef’s choice family meal for my kid’s graduation and it was a great way to try interesting dishes and focus on chatting as a family. Food was all excellent. Old Fashioned cocktail was also really tasty.
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TullibeePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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mark
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We did appetizers and sides. The chicken wings are some of the best we have ever eaten.
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Cosmos - MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.3
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Mary
Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Staff was so knowledgeable and helpful in requested suggestions and appropriately attentive! Food choices were flavorful, perfectly portioned and beyond delicious!
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.8

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