Best Romantic Restaurants in University of Minnesota

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Twin Cities / MinneapolisTwin Cities / Northern SuburbsTwin Cities / Southern SuburbsTwin Cities / St. PaulTwin Cities / Western Suburbs

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BloomingtonCalhoun IslesDowntown / Loring ParkDowntown / Mill DistrictDowntown / North LoopEagan

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Young Joni

4.8

Exceptional(984)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 37 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!

2. Billy Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(174)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 79 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.

A photo of Manny's Steakhouse restaurant

3. Manny's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(8544)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 55 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 Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis restaurant

4. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5289)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 42 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.

5. Baldamar

4.8

Exceptional(7343)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 104 times today

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 6 or more.

A photo of Butcher & the Boar restaurant

6. Butcher & the Boar

4.5

Awesome(190)

$$$$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.

A photo of Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant

7. Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro

4.9

Exceptional(150)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 34 times today

Just on the edge of downtown, we’re located in the stunning Mill District! Milly’s is a gathering place whether you are a wine enthusiast or novice, we hope to find the perfect pairing for you. Our goal is to make wine accessible, affordable, & fun, with food to delight your taste buds.Pull up a chair, grab a book, try something new, meet a neighbor or make a new friend. Like we always say- ‘Come for a glass, stay for a bottle!’

A photo of Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge restaurant

8. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(6272)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 44 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.

9. Billy After Dark

4.8

Exceptional(186)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Speakeasy • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 36 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.

10. Blondette

4.6

Exceptional(115)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 1 time today

A local favorite, Blondette is a brunch restaurant located on the fifth floor of the historic Rand Tower Hotel in a bright, glass-covered atrium with an outdoor terrace and firepits and one of Minneapolis’ only retractable roofs. Blondette offers a casual brunch each weekend from 9am - 2pm that highlights the best of American cuisine fused with local ingredients.Blondette also offers curated holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter and Mother's Day. SPECIAL OFFER: The 2,000 sq. ft. restaurant is available for private dining, reception events or a full buyout for up to 80 people. Book an event by March 31, 2025 and 10% off your event package!

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Mike
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food. Wait staff was a little younger and green so to speak. Long bus times and in between visits to table.
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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BarbVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Frank gave us an excellent experience! Thank you!!
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BaldamarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Roseville
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4.8
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Michelle
Minneapolis - St. Paul •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The sushi is exceptional! Prepared perfectly and incredibly fast! Our server was very attentive, but not obnoxious. Our only negative (and not significant) was the volume of the Techno music played the entire time we were there. We would have preferred a lower volume and more variety of music. However, the quality of the food and attention to detail by the kitchen and staff is impeccable! We will definitely be back again!!
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Billy SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Ella
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful place! We love coming here for the service and ambiance, and the incredible pizza!
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.8
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Leonardo
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was great, service was excellent, ambiance was good!!
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8

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