Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Twin Cities / Southern Suburbs? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Lakeville

4.8

4.8 (7596)

$31 to $50

Steak

Lakeville

About the restaurant

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood offers casual-fine dining with a Supper Club atmosphere. The menu consists of premium steaks aged a minimum of twenty eight days, fresh fish & seafood. All entrees are served with a choice of House, Caesar or Spinach salad, bread and choice of Potato or Vegetable.

Top review

gina

Dined 4 days ago

Our first time at Porterhouse was excellent! Seriously, the whole experience was made because of our waitress Pamela. She was personable and knowledgeable and helped us make great choices. Fresh crab cakes, great steaks and masked potatoes and a delicious pineapple mojito! We will be back!

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4.8

4.8 (1138)

$31 to $50

Italian

Eagan

About the restaurant

With a focus on quality ingredients, simplicity and execution, the menu features James Beard award-winning chef, Ann Kim’s take on familiar favorites. Located on the first floor, Kyndred Hearth is a comfortable, modern setting. It will serve as a welcoming neighborhood gathering space for the community, and gives out of town visitors a taste of the Minneapolis food scene during their stay at Viking Lakes.

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Vicky

Dined 4 days ago

Service was impeccable, drinks and food delicious! Would definitely recommend!

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Popular dish

Margherita

Popular dish

Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich

Bravi's Craft Mexican Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (98)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Shakopee

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Rachel

Dined 2 days ago

This is the absolute best place to get Mexican food!! Everything is delicious and the service is amazing!

Chianti Grill - Burnsville

4.7

4.7 (6597)

$30 and under

Italian

Burnsville

About the restaurant

Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged angus steaks and fresh seafood. The award winning food is complimented by an extensive wine list featuring selections from California, Italy and around the world. Chianti Grill’s friendly, professional service...

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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

Always great food and service Never have been disappointed at Chianti Grill

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Popular dish

Chicken Sorrento

Gary's Supper Club - Lakeville

4.7

4.7 (768)

$31 to $50

Steak

Lakeville

About the restaurant

Gary's Supper Club is a modern day twist on your grandparent's supper club. We are delighted to provide the south metro with an energetic, fun-filled restaurant, providing a new twist on some of the old school supper club favorites. Cozy up in one of our booths, peruse our menu of salads, steaks, and seafood. Enjoy traditional supper club dishes, such as prime rib and the finest Friday night Fish Fry around! Our bartenders will be happy to satisfy your libation needs with a handcrafted cocktail or pour from an extensive wine menu. No meal would be complete without Gary's famous Key Lime Pie.

We source locally and support our regional farmers. We are careful to use sustainable seafood selections to provide you with the freshest and finest seafood flown in daily. We are active in the community and strive to support local with "Gary's Give Backs".

Come as you are! We're FUN, not fancy. Stop in, grab a barstool, and tell us you know Gary. We'll take it from there! #EatDrink&BeGary"

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danvip

Dined 7 days ago

First experience here and it was great. Just wish it was a little closer east of the Mississippi in Minnesota. When we’re back down that way, this will be a stop.

Mallards - Shakopee

4.7

4.7 (245)

$30 and under

Cajun

Shakopee

About the restaurant

Award winning seafood, American and Cajun fare! Come enjoy our famous lobster roll, jambalaya, eclectic tacos, steaks & much more at Mallards! Check out our great Happy Hour!

#mallardsrestaurant #awardwinningseafood #southernhospitality

www.mallardsmn.com

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Bev

Dined 2 days ago

Sweet Adelyne sandwich is fantastic. Have unique hamburgers that are very good-overall great food.

Mystic Steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (3164)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Prior Lake

About the restaurant

OpenTable Diners' Choice Award 2023

WHERE ONLY THE BEST MAKES THE CUT
Fresh from the farm or straight from the sea, enjoy the finest Prime 100% Black Angus beef and savory seafood. Whenever possible, we incorporate seasonal, locally sourced ingredients for the freshest flavors around. Enhance your experience with an extensive, ever changing list of thoughtfully curated boutique wines.

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Natalie

Dined 3 days ago

Phenomenal experience at Mystic Steakhouse. Made our reservation easily and everything from start to finish was terrific. Our filets were divine and perfectly cooked to our liking, and the short ribs, crab cakes and sides ordered by others at our table were equally delish. Definitely get the fried brussels! Our server was delightful and they were very attentive. It was a busy Friday night but the service was outstanding. I’ve never done a restaurant review but our experience warranted the share.

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Mallards - Inver Grove Heights

4.5

4.5 (417)

$30 and under

Seafood

Inver Grove Heights

About the restaurant

Mallards is serving up award winning seafood & Cajun fare with southern hospitality.

Born and raised in Kansas City Missouri, southern hospitality is on the top of our list. It’s more than tradition. It’s ice cold beer, key lime pie, and a party in our backyard. Our family wanted to turn passion into a reality in 2013, so we came together and opened Mallards. With Dad in charge of the menu all of our favorites started showing up! From Jambalaya to Tennessee Hot Chicken, our story finds itself on each and every plate!

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Leslie

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Great meal and ambiance to catch up with friends. Our server Hannah was absolutely FANTASTIC! Will dine at mallards again!

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Popular dish

Veggie Fries

Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

4.4

4.4 (988)

$30 and under

American

Eagan

About the restaurant

With its warm, inviting and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar and three private dining areas, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.

Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

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Brucevip

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Our favorite local restaurant/brewery did it again with their Octoberfest menu & specialty beer selections. The Octoberfest brat appetizer was delicious.

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Experience

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Pizzeria Social & The Pop Up Series

3.9

3.9 (18)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Apple Valley

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pizzeria Social, where Chef Chris Pare brings his culinary expertise to create a vibrant dining experience unlike any other. Known for our Oysters, Small Plate Appetizers, and Wood-fired Pizzas, every bite is crafted with care and passion.
Our open-kitchen design allows guests to witness the magic as our talented chefs prepare each dish with precision and flair. Step outside to our cozy backyard oasis, complete with an unparalleled outdoor bar and patio.
Be sure to check out our ever changing "Pop-up Experience" where chefs, bartenders, and food entrepreneurs set up a limited-time dining experience at Pizzeria Social. Our current rotation is Farmer and the Fishmonger:

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, Farmer and the Fishmonger stands as a beacon of coastal charm and culinary excellence, bridging the gap between the ocean shores of Maine and the heartland. From the lobster shacks to the catch of the day, the flavors of Maine's ocean and rivers are

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Susan

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

We sat on their beautiful patio. Service was great. Had one of the sqaure cut pizzas. Very good. A little expensive, but we will probably go back sometime.

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