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A photo of Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake) restaurant

1. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)

4.6

Exceptional(340)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Uptown

Booked 37 times today

Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

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2. Manny's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(8493)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 77 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.

3. Young Joni

4.8

Exceptional(910)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 57 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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4. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5276)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 19 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. The Copper Hen

4.7

Exceptional(2213)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 16 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.

6. Zelo

4.9

Exceptional(4132)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 60 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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7. Boketto Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(185)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • St. Louis Park

Booked 26 times today

Boketto merges the rich traditions of a steakhouse with a whisper of Asian elegance & a burst of Mediterranean zest. Whether you’re here for a romantic dinner, a celebration with friends, or a memorable night out, Boketto offers an experience beyond the ordinary. Here, upscale & intimate combine with trendy, vibrant, and most importantly — welcoming.From marbled A-5 Japanese and Australian wagyu to our Japanese milk bread, lovingly crafted by Authentic Gourmet, every dish tells a story of tradition meeting creativity. Savor the delicate flavors of our fresh seared scallops, paired with saffron coconut sauce, papaya, thai basil, mint & cilantro, or indulge in the vibrant contrast of our tomato & burrata, elevated with a hint of Calabrian chili, sweet agrodolce, peppery arugula & toasted bread.With a cocktail program and wine list designed for the discerning palate, each visit to Boketto is an exploration of flavor & texture, a journey that lingers long after the last bite.

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8. Butcher & the Boar

4.6

Exceptional(157)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 55 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 Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge restaurant

9. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.9

Exceptional(6240)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 45 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(5122)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 105 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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TeresaVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •85 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Server was excellent! He was incredibly good at describing and recommending
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Edward
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was fantastic. The service was exceptional The atmosphere was very pleasant.
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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JaneVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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JEANNETTE
Minneapolis - St. Paul •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Young Joni provides a stellar menu with variety and delicious choices.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.8
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Emma
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 27, 2025
Absolutely loved eating here! Our first time together for our anniversary and our server was amazing and even surprised us with a custom dessert. All the staff were super sweet, would absolutely come back here!
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)Price: Expensive• Japanese• Uptown
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4.6

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