Best Healthy Restaurants in South Minneapolis

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BloomingtonBurnsvilleDowntown / Mill DistrictDowntown / North LoopEden PrairieEdina

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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1. Stonegarden

4.8

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • South Minneapolis

Booked 15 times today

Minutes from Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport (MSP), Stonegarden blends global influences with French technique to create a chef-driven destination for breakfast and brunch. Join us when meeting friends, enjoying a date day, or business lunch; our modern, bright, and warm space is perfect for groups and individuals. Start with our nourishing bone broths, the Scotch Egg or Maryland Crab Cake. Perhaps, indulge in the Poutine with smoked tomato gravy and sunny egg. Favorites include the French Onion Omelette, Norwegian Benedict with house-cured gravlax, Challah French Toast or delectable tartines. Pair your meal with our handcrafted cocktails, like the Espresso Martini or Sage 75, mocktails, unique wines, or espresso beverages. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices make Stonegarden inclusive and welcoming.Open early, Stonegarden is perfect for travelers, locals, and business persons seeking delicious breakfast and brunch.

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2. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.8

Exceptional(6580)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 140 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We would love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com

3. Zelo

4.9

Exceptional(4144)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 43 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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4. The Lynhall No. 3945

4.5

Awesome(496)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Edina

Booked 11 times today

The Lynhall is a market-inspired restaurant, bakery, event space and kitchen studio. As a collective of culinary-driven individuals, we teach classes, bake goods, cook rotisserie meats, make thoughtful cocktails and coffee, and always have something new and nourishing to share. Stop by to learn, shop, meet friends or make new ones, get a bite, and be inspired. Grab a seat at the table.

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5. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

4.3

Awesome(5136)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 76 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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6. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1152)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 45 times today

**Please note all reservations are for Nolo's Kitchen, the rooftop is first come, first serve. For cabana rentals please visit https://www.rooftopbarmpls.com/cabanas**Located at the historic Gardner Hardware Building at 515 Washington Ave N in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The NOLO's team consists of Marty Collins, Brett Johnson and Peter Hoff, each native Minnesotans with extensive industry experience. The team shares a passion for the restaurant and bar industry and sees an opportunity to fill gaps in the market in the North Loop.

7. Bagu Sushi & Thai

4.3

Awesome(313)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South Minneapolis

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood restaurant serves fresh and clean Japanese & Thai food in a friendly atmosphere.

8. CRAVE - Galleria

4.6

Exceptional(3839)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Edina

Booked 35 times today

CRAVE - Galleria is a healthy spot, offering diverse menu choices that cater to various dietary needs. They have a great selection of plant-based options like the Veggie Chopped Salad and Vegan Stir Fry, as well as gluten-sensitive choices like the BLT Caesar Grilled Chicken. The use of high-quality ingredients and in-house preparation, as mentioned in the reviews, further contributes to a healthy dining experience.

9. noa

4.3

Awesome(181)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 11 times today

Noa, situated in the IDS Center in the heart of Minneapolis, provides guests with chef-crafted dishes in a welcoming and expansive setting. The restaurant exudes a cozy ambiance and vibrant energy, offering a selection of upscale yet accessible menu options. Featuring earthy hues and abundant natural light and greenery, Noa creates a relaxed environment for visitors throughout the year. Additionally, the establishment includes a private dining space for hosting events and is capable of handling large orders and accommodating special requests.

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10. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.7

Exceptional(4301)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 33 times today

CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza is a healthy restaurant that offers a variety of plant-based and gluten-free options. Reviewers have praised its diverse menu that accommodates different dietary needs. The dishes are made with quality-sourced ingredients, and the food is well-prepared and flavorful. It's a great place for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

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Karen
Minneapolis - St. Paul •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Stonegarden is a bright, open, lovely place for brunch. The food is very good and beautifullly presented. The choices are varied and interesting. The coffee is excellent! Service is attentive and unobtrusive. My friend and I enjoyed a leisurely conversation in a comfortable and quiet spot and enjoyed every aspect of our visit. We plan to be regulars!
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StonegardenPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• South Minneapolis
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4.8
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DeannaVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Watermelon margarita was perfect for a summer night! Mushroom Thume soup was full of flavor and mushrooms, Minute Chicken never disappoints, the Grilled Meatloaf is one of my husbands favorites AND a Banana Cream Pie to go was the perfect way to end the meal. Our server Katie was awesome!!! We’ll be back
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.8
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BruceVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was good as always. Our server, Yasmin, was fantastic. She was always checking with us to see if we needed anything.
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Fogo de Chao - MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3
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Mary
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was delicious and the service was great!!
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ZeloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / North Loop
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4.9
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AnneVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •38 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
We love coming to Lynhal for brunch! It has nice menu/drink options and a quiet patio that was perfect for a spring day!
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The Lynhall No. 3945Price: Moderate• Unspecified• Edina
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4.5

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