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1. The Smack Shack Bloomington
4.6
Exceptional(1057)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Bloomington
Booked 33 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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2. Red Wagon Pizza Company
4.8
Exceptional(15)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis
Booked 22 times today
Red Wagon Pizza Company is in Minneapolis, MN and it has become a popular location to get together with some friends and family for a meal and drinks. The eatery has 36 beers on tap and a range of wines available. Of course, it also offers up quite a few delicious items on the menu. Red Wagon Pizza Company has some great appetizers. Consider the meatballs, wings, pepperoni roll and the fire roasted veggies. The eatery also offers several types of pasta, including meat lasagna. Certainly, you will also want to try the various pizzas at Red Wagon Pizza Company.
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3. Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
4.5
Awesome(329)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fargo
Booked 7 times today
In the spirit of wine country, Porter Creek features a fresh contemporary American menu with California-Mediterranean influences. Signature to the brand are fire roasted meats and rustic vegetables from the rotisserie and woodfired oven where temperatures approach 600 degrees.As a complement to the menu, Porter Creek offers 80+ bottles of wine – 60 of which are featured by the glass, and over 100 premium brands of spirits. Scotch, tequila, bourbon & rye sippers encourage EXPLORE-ation!Rejoice during the warmer months on this outdoor patio! Whether you’re dining al fresco or enjoying a cocktail at the outdoor bar, a fireplace or water feature is never far away…your oasis in the city!Inspire, Create, Explore Porter Creek today!
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4. Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill - Mall of America
3.8
Excellent(372)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 7 times today
Cadillac Ranch is an eclectic mix of great food, great service, and a fun and entertaining experience. We feature a made from scratch menu with a wide variety of steaks, burgers, seafood, pasta, salads and outstanding flatbreads. Couple that with multiple bars, a mechanical bull, and a rock ’n roll inspired décor that will keep you coming back for more. Cadillac Ranch creates a fun, comfortably social atmosphere, delivers great service and well mixed drinks along with a large selection of beers.
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5. Margaritaville - Mall of America
3.8
Excellent(53)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 3 times today
From a large flowing margarita machine to our tropical atmosphere, Margaritaville is more than a restaurant; it's a state of mind. Margaritaville has everything you need to have a good time: island-inspired flavors, live entertainment on our patio and indoor stage, and a welcoming 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar. Sip and savor in paradise with house-made margaritas, frozen boat drinks and cold LandShark Lager, and enjoy signature food items like the Cheeseburger in Paradise and Volcano Nachos. Whichever you choose, our restaurant is the perfect location for family fun!
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6. LARS Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to LARS Restaurant & BarOur Bloomington, MN eatery provides a casual dining experience with a menu infused with local ingredients and flavors.The features, feel, and ambiance of LARS is specifically designed to resonate with all our patrons, on many levels. From delicious cocktails to bar rituals and even live music, there is always a welcoming atmosphere.
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7. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis
4.6
Exceptional(5872)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 54 times today
Comfort food with an upscale twist...In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately located in a beautiful underground space, you'll discover Hell's Kitchen, an employee-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks 7 days a week, and enjoy REAL comfort food made by chefs who care, described by food writers as "unique but not fancy; interesting but not fussy". Almost everything is made from scratch, from our award-winning peanut butter to our unique dips and dressings, winning us over 67 "best" awards as well as accolades in Gourmet Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and other national magazines. And bring the kids along... you should see the cheeky notes they write to us!"Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're in Minnesota and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring." (Jane & Michael Stern, NPR)
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8. Blue Birch
3.7
Very Good(40)
Price: Moderate
• American • Minnetonka
Serving American cuisine inspired by the diverse cultural influences within Minnesota, Blue Birch puts a modern spin on classic dishes. Executive Chef, Dawa Tsering, and his culinary team add variety through crafting monthly Dinner Specials and rotating Happy Hour plates. Signature cocktails, local craft beer and hand-selected wines complement the menu, making Blue Birch an ideal gathering place for happy hour, business lunches or a night out. Conveniently centered in the Great Room of the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, located in the Opus II Business Park, Blue Birch is a destination for foodies, everyday diners and happy hour enthusiasts.
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9. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill
4.5
Awesome(629)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Eagan
Booked 5 times today
The Ansari family is proud to continue serving Eagan and the surrounding twin cities for over 30 years. Ansari's offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a warm family friendly environment. Specialties include: Shish Kabobs, Hummus, Gyros, Falafel, Lamb Shank, Tabouli, Baba Ganoush, Kibbeh, and more! Ansari's also is well known for the BEST Craft Beer List in the Twin Cities! We carry a rotating menu of rare and up and coming craft beer from all over the country! We also have a large Whiskey & Bourbon assortment as well as Greek & Lebanese Wines available. Belly Dancing on the weekends and Hookah Lounge on the patio in the summer time, come check us out!
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10. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Minneapolis
4.5
Awesome(105)
Price: Moderate
• Thai • Downtown / Mill District
Booked 3 times today
Welcome to Sawatdee - Minneapolis! We are OPEN for dine in, take out and delivery. Serving award-winning Thai cuisine since 1983, Sawatdee is home to Thai food, party spaces, a great happy hour, live music, and impeccable service. When we first opened our doors at 1983, the Sawatdee mission was simple: to take our community on an adventure full of Thai flavors and good times. Many years later, that adventure is still as exciting as ever. Not only we expanded with more restaurants to share our flavors with more folks, we've added to to the flavors we offer, as well! Our Minneapolis location is a beautiful warehouse-turned-restaurant, complete with a gold leaf ceiling and glass etchings of a Thai goddess. Specialties include Rama Thai Delight, Pad Thai, and a Tail of Two Cities.Thai it. You'll Like it! (tm)

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