Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Twin Cities / Northern 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!

Maynards - Rogers

4.8

4.8 (471)

$30 and under

American

Rogers

About the restaurant

Maynard’s in Rogers opened in 2004 with a mission to provide amazing food as well as impeccable service. We proudly aim to be the place the locals are proud to call home, but also a place for a great pit stop on your hwy 94 commute!

Maynard’s is locally owned and operated and is proud to give back to the communities it serves. We truly enjoy contributing in any way we can –from donating a percentage of sales to our local food shelf and sports teams, to grilling burgers at the Rogers high school football games.

Top review

JamesK

Dined on Jul 30, 2024

First time trying this restaurant. Good food with reasonable prices. We will be back

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Little Canada

4.7

4.7 (7157)

$50 and over

Steak

Little Canada

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

Denny

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food and excellent service! We highly recommend the Porterhouse!

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Chianti Grill - Roseville

4.7

4.7 (6542)

$30 and under

Italian

Roseville

About the restaurant

Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged Angus steaks and 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 service and warm inviting atmosphere make for a memorable experience.

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Holly

Dined 7 days ago

Chianti Grill is fantastic. Not only is the food superb, the waitstaff is friendly, courteous, and professional.

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4.7

4.7 (2266)

$30 and under

Italian

Champlin

About the restaurant

Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

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Jim

Dined 2 days ago

It was great experience, We will return very soon !

Redstone American Grill - Maple Grove

4.6

4.6 (3246)

$30 and under

American

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

From the moment you walk into Redstone, you know you’re in for a truly special experience. Each guest is warmly greeted at the door with a genuine smile. The people here are glad to see you and it shows. As you pass the cozy fireplace and take in the view of the bustling bar, you know you’ve arrived.

Dining at Redstone is so much more than a delicious meal; it’s a memorable experience – from the carefully selected music to the first class service.

Redstone features a wood-burning grill, rotisserie and an open exhibition kitchen where our signature steaks, creative appetizers, chicken and the freshest seafood available are creatively prepared.

The rugged yet romantic atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, an intimate dinner, a business lunch or Sunday brunch.

Adventurous and uncompromising, Redstone’s attention to detail is evident in our commitment to making everything from scratch and to our relentless pursuit of total guest satisfaction.

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Tim

Dined 3 days ago

Food and service was exceptional. We will definitely be back

Pub 42

4.6

4.6 (162)

$30 and under

American

New Hope

About the restaurant

We promise one thing at Pub 42; there will be a culinary culture both from a food and beverage perspective. And we want you — as a guest — to be part of it!

We’re community-connected, food-driven, and are going to raise the bar. And we’re going to do this together.

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Melissa

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

New breakfast menu was delish! Our server was attentive and friendly

Granite City Food & Brewery - Maple Grove

4.5

4.5 (2271)

$30 and under

American

Maple Grove

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, 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 Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

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Joycevip

Dined on Sep 2, 2024

Great dinner out with our favorite server, Kayla. Thanks for a reasonable, yummy dinner!

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Experience

Lawless Sunday Brunch

CRAVE - Roseville

4.5

4.5 (1148)

$30 and under

American

Roseville

About the restaurant

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

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Ryanvip

Dined on Aug 21, 2024

We go a few times a year, love the wide menu and especially the attention to gluten free and vegetarian items, makes it easy to satisfy a family of 6. Food is solid, service is generally good but have had some ups and downs with our visits.

P.F. Chang's - Maple Grove

4.4

4.4 (127)

$30 and under

Chinese

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Rob

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, enjoyable experience. The restaurant is clean and well organized. Service is great, I have had very nice waitstaff every trip.

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Experience

Lucky 8 Happy Hour (Mon - Fri, 3 - 6pm)

Barzini's Italiano

4.2

4.2 (214)

$30 and under

Italian

Coon Rapids

About the restaurant

Barzini's Italiano offers an intimate yet classic dining experience. Our dining room is set in the theme of the classic 1972 movie The Godfather! The vibe is cozy, intimate as well as visually stimulating! Great for a date night, Anniversary celebration or just looking for a great meal at a good price. Everything that comes out of our kitchen is made from scratch with extra attention to detail. We take pride in our food, atmosphere and impeccable service!! We have a selection of wines that pair beautifully with each meal. While our menu is short and sweet our severs and chefs will go above and beyond to make your experience personable and truly one of a kind! We have 5 star reviews on many sites and they are all true!! A truly unique, entertaining and one of a kind delicious dining experience!! We promise to provide you with an evening you will be talking about for a long time!! The food is to die for and the experience is unforgettable!!

Top review

Robvip

Dined 4 days ago

Food was great! Went to celebrate hubby’s birthday. Price was reasonable and staff very friendly. The only cheesy part was the music in the background 😝 We will go back!

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