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1. Buca di Beppo - St. Paul
4.5
Awesome(1149)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Saint Paul
Booked 11 times today
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in St. Paul, MN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you want plentiful portions of the best tasting Italian food, you better go to Buca. Located on Gannon Road, in a bend of the Mississippi River, your St. Paul Buca is serving up authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas for lunch and dinner every day.
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2. Bradstreet Crafthouse
3.6
Very Good(6)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Bloomington
Bradstreet Craftshouse is a revelry-forward, gaming hall featuring gastropub favorites, expertly-crafted cocktails, a wide beer selection and interactive entertainment that energizes both players and spectators of shuffleboard, foosball or pool. Waking up as the day winds down, the space opens for happy hour. Warm and welcoming, it’s the modern-day version of a party in the billiard room of a lumber baron’s mansion. A hub of joviality, this is the place to lounge about with friends or to meet and make new ones while enjoying a menu that’s perfect for everything from happy hour noshing to a full dinner or late evening bar snacks with nightcaps.
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3. Ciao Bella
4.8
Exceptional(6803)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomington
Booked 102 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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4. Pizzeria Lola
4.8
Exceptional(191)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis
Booked 32 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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5. Billy After Dark
4.6
Exceptional(177)
Price: Moderate
• Speakeasy • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 22 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.
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6. Rainforest Cafe - Mall Of America
4.0
Excellent(1422)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 28 times today
Rainforest Cafe at Mall of America is a hit among kids and adults alike for its unique, fun, and adventurous ambiance. It's not just a meal, it's an experience - complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants, and entertaining gorillas. As one reviewer put it, it's a 'safari for the senses.' The food is delicious, with a menu full of tropical treats and an out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. It's a great place for special birthday meals and is highly recommended by many for its fun atmosphere, great service, and wonderful food.
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7. P.S. Steak
4.7
Exceptional(111)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Mill District
Booked 15 times today
As the name suggests, P.S. Steak was established to continue the story of the historic space that was once famed La Belle Vie. As Chef Mike DeCamp spent 10 years at the former French restaurant, this will be his homecoming and opportunity to write his own chapter for the space. P.S. Steak disrupts the perceptions of a typical steakhouse while honoring the legacy of one of the great culinary foundations in the Twin Cities. The restaurant features an elevated yet accessible seasonal menu, along with a variety of cuts of meat, dry aged in a display case.The lounge has been given a modern makeover with chic furniture and marble table tops. A selection of living floor plants divides tables to create intimate seating. Bringing warmth to the room, the bar and adjacent fireplace keeps guests cozied up to a menu of progressive cocktails.
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8. The Smack Shack Bloomington
4.5
Awesome(1031)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bloomington
Booked 18 times today
Casual, coastal restaurant in Bloomington. Reservations are taken for the 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 the appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as in any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a 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.Group reservations and private dining available. One of MSP's top 50 restaurants in 2022! Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
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9. The Smack Shack
4.7
Exceptional(1770)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 16 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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10. Tavern23
4.6
Exceptional(1957)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Edina
Booked 28 times today
Tavern23 is a contemporary American Grill; we feature high-quality food in a warm and inviting setting. Featuring a wood fire oven, savory steaks, sushi, fresh salads and a variety of burgers and sandwiches to please anyone and everyone! Try us out for brunch or sneak in for a great happy hour on food and beverages.
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  • BarbaraVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •32 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We shared the special pea burrata crostini, Parma pizza and icecream with olive oil & sea salt. Everything was delicious. Good witch cocktails also delicious & so pretty. Great service. The only thing was we felt like we were being rushed off the table. We hadn’t seen each other and were spending time catching up but kept getting side glances from hostess & server so finally felt we better leave. Had barely hit the 2 hour mark & had ordered a glass of wine after.
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    Pizzeria LolaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• South Minneapolis
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    4.8
  • RickVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Perfect as always! Doug was fantastic! We had a very nice evening.
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    Ciao BellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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    4.8
  • Christina
    Vermont •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    What a breath of fresh air! We went for a birthday celebration. The staff immediately kicked it off by honoring our celebrant with a glass of cava. The service and exceptional experience continued from there. On service, our server was the best we've had in a decade at least. She kept an eye on us, stopped by when needed and never left us looking for her. She also joined our celebration, making it extra special. On food, everything was beautifully presented, high quality, well prepared and fairly priced. Drinks were absolutely delicious. And the environment was fun and energetic without being overpowering. Finally an experience the way is supposed to be. Thank you!!!!
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    Billy After DarkPrice: Moderate• Speakeasy• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.6
  • Sally
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Apr 20, 2025
    Our waitress, Liberty was very nice and pleasant. She gave us plenty of time to look at the menu and decide on our order.
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    Buca di Beppo - St. PaulPrice: Moderate• Italian• Saint Paul
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    4.5
  • MarkL
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Sep 24, 2021
    Took the Intercontinental Hotel shuttle from the airport to the restaurant located in the hotel. So convenient! The food was excellent. The service a bit slow.. however not unusual these days. All in all a good dining experience.
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    Bradstreet CrafthousePrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Bloomington
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    3.6

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