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

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Baldamar

4.8

4.8 (6583)

$31 to $50

Steak

Roseville

About the restaurant

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.

*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.

Top review

Darcy

Dined 3 days ago

Food was amazing and our server, Jennifer, was outstanding!

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Experience

Champagner Brunch with Santa 2025

Chianti Grill - Roseville

4.7

4.7 (6563)

$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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Kathleenvip

Dined 2 days ago

The shrimp and lobster linguine is outstanding every single time! Stella was our waitress. She was awesome!

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Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove

4.7

4.7 (6922)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

A steakhouse for people who work hard and want to enjoy the rewards, Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove gives them their money's worth and more, with aged steaks selected by master butchers, hand-trimmed chops, and day boat-fresh fish; deep booths and a deeper wine list; a bar that makes everything better; and the kind of service everyone deserves but hardly ever receives.

Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove serves a full menu in the bar. Enjoy our outdoor patio with a variety of seating options including at the patio bar.

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Gladys

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Always a good time, delicious food, impeccable service. Brianna was fabulous!

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Redstone American Grill - Maple Grove

4.6

4.6 (3254)

$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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Kimberlyvip

Dined 2 days ago

Is a good place to bring my mom for the atmosphere and the food was delish!

Pub 42

4.6

4.6 (165)

$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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Kelli

Dined 6 days ago

First time eating here and the food was so good! The cheese curds were the best I have ever had! Definitely coming ba k with my family!

Granite City Food & Brewery - Maple Grove

4.5

4.5 (2281)

$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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Scottvip

Dined 5 days ago

We went for the Octoberfest specials. Great meal I recommend trying it

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Experience

Lawless Sunday Brunch

Experience

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

CRAVE - Roseville

4.4

4.4 (1152)

$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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Robin

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

We love coming to this Crave!! The staff Is always friendly and so professional. Crave in Roseville caters to children sooo great!!! They bring them fruit and nice drinks with lids and so much more!! We love this place!!!

CRAVE - Maple Grove

4.4

4.4 (1974)

$31 to $50

American

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

***Rooftop Seating cannot be reserved, Walk-Ins Welcome!
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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Lisa

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

Toshina is just amazing, remembering our names and greeting us when she sees us. We first met her when we came in to Crave after a sad event, my husband's mother's funeral, in early May, and Crave has a special place in our hearts now because of the care and sympathy shown by Toshina,❤️

Rojo Mexican Grill - Maple Grove

4.3

4.3 (29)

$30 and under

Mexican

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Rachel

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Excellent service and the food was great. Love it here

Benihana - Maple Grove, MN

4.1

4.1 (4674)

$30 and under

Japanese

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Bruce

Dined 3 days ago

Did not appreciate the 20 percent service charge. Should be able to tip based on service.

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