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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)

4.7

Exceptional(346)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Uptown

Booked 31 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!

2. Young Joni

4.8

Exceptional(975)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 38 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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3. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5283)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 65 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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4. Manny's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(8542)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 62 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.

5. Billy Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(171)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 89 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.

6. The Copper Hen

4.6

Exceptional(2223)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 23 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.

7. Zelo

4.9

Exceptional(4164)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 36 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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8. Butcher & the Boar

4.5

Awesome(189)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 40 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

4.8

Exceptional(6271)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 33 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.

10. Pizzeria Lola

4.9

Exceptional(208)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis

Booked 34 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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Christy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Nico was our guide to dinning at Young Joni. He was helpful, informative and untuned to our quirkiness. He had help with his look alike Birch. All guides to our dinning were attentive and in tune to our every needs. What a delight. We laughed and enjoyed every coarse of our meal.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.8
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ToniVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was a fun experience and the food was very good. The grill is round and in the middle of the table. It would be easier to cook if it were rectangular. Overall a good time and good food. The beef was especially tasty and favorite of all five of us.
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ - Minneapolis, MN | Lyndale & Lake (Lyn-Lake)Price: Expensive• Japanese• Uptown
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4.7
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Tom
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and excellent service by Tammy!! Steak and dessert were bit great
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Judith
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
The oysters were exceptional! The ribeye steak and filet mignon were the best my husband and I have ever had! 5 stars
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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Timothy
Greater Boston •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 9, 2025
The sushi and service was excellent and we enjoyed the vibe.
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Billy SushiPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8

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