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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Twin Cities / Minneapolis

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Twin Cities / Minneapolis? 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!

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5.0

5 (1412)

$31 to $50

Spanish

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

We are a fun & cozy neighborhood Spanish Tapas bar offering a great selection of old world wines by the glass & bottle, as well as rotating craft beers on tap and in the bottle.

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Williamvip

Dined 2 days ago

The food was very good; the service was excellent! We enjoyed our meal and plan to return.

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Paella Marinera

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Paella Sevillana

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The Capital Grille - Minneapolis

4.8

4.8 (4661)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Grant

Dined 1 day ago

It was our first time at Capital grille. We got a complimentary desert and also got to try the chefs soup for free also! Great service and over the top on food speed, quality, and value. We will be coming back

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Filet Mignon 10oz

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Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese

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Wagyu & Wine Fall Lounge Event

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4.8

4.8 (4009)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

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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Nancy

Dined 4 days ago

This was a wonderful dining experience. This was a business luncheon. Our waiter was courteous and attentive. Very professional and representing the business well. He attended to our needs in a very subtle manner so we could continue the flow of our conversation. The maitre d' was a highlight. I never met the man, but he knew my name without me saying it and walked me to the table where my colleagues were seated. The food was excellent. All in all, a great experience!

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House Made Ravioli

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Walleye Milanese

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Walleye Sandwich

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4.8

4.8 (6543)

$30 and under

Italian

Bloomington

About the restaurant

CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING. PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.

At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us.

A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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Renee

Dined 1 day ago

I was there for a birthday lunch, with a total of four girls. After we ate, our friend opened her gifts. We sat there for another 45 minutes and finished our drinks, but felt like we were being made to leave, even though the restaurant was not busy at all. He was a Wait Staff helper in a white jacket that came over to our table and rudely grabbed our napkins and one plate with an angry look on his face. We asked him if he wanted us to leave and he turned and left without any conversation. He was not friendly at all! Our server and the host were amazing! Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, attentive and made my friends birthday feel very special. I will add that the food was excellent! Would we go back? Maybe not, due to feeling uncomfortable with the person who was the servers help.

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Spicy Crab Spaghetti

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Classic Lasagna

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4.8

4.8 (1023)

$30 and under

American

Edina

About the restaurant

Thank you for your reservation.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Barbara

Dined 3 days ago

This is a great place to eat and catch up with friends! Friendly great service!

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The Butcher's Tale

4.8

4.8 (945)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

The Butchers Tale presents a fresh approach to the culinary world of artisanal meats, bringing back favorites and introducing new tangy, melt-in-your-mouth options including Wagyu beef, double-cut smoked pork chops, our smoked beef long rib, grilled oysters and other extensive seafood offerings.

The Butchers Tale has every mood, taste, budget, and craving covered, from specialty meats and steaks like Wagyu and prime steaks in our main dining room; to juicy burgers, fried chicken and handmade brats on our award-winning patio and beer garden. The Butchers Tale has everything needed to spend memorable time with family, friends and neighbors. We also feature 3 great private dining and event spaces that accommodate groups from 8 people up to 120.

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Aliciavip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

From the service to the food everything was amazing. Food was so good and staff was super friendly

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Double Cut Duroc Pork Chop

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Sampler Platter

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Pan Seared Scallops

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Oceanaire Seafood Room - Minneapolis

4.8

4.8 (6797)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.

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Kevin

Dined 5 days ago

Superb service from Daniel. Made it a great experience, thank you!

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Tullibee - Hewing Hotel

4.8

4.8 (1374)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Tullibee celebrates the lakes and woods cuisine that is so deeply woven into the fabric of Minnesota. Named for a fish native to our Minnesota waters, Tullibee is a tribute to our beautiful state and brings its fresh and authentic flavors to each dish we serve. Under Chef Marque Collins lead, Tullibee's new menu is curated with intention to allow guests to try multiple items on the menu. We will be serving more smaller portions of the menu items meant to be ordered many at a time on a rolling basis throughout the meal allowing guests to experience different options.

Come and experience the flavors of the North! Tullibee is a taste of Minnesota.

*Reservations are for Tullibee only. Our lounge and rooftop bar are seated on a first come, first served basis.

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ILuvRamenvip

Dined 1 day ago

Hewing Hotel was a great vibe, not a ton of food selection choices but the drinks are great, the crowd is lively and the aesthetics are fun!

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Dan’s Bar and Grill

4.8

4.8 (617)

$30 and under

Burgers

Red Wing

About the restaurant

CLASSIC FOOD with a TWIST is the fare at Dan’s Bar and Grill! The menu features country favoites with a little taste of the city! You’ll always find good food, well prepared and something for everyone! Our menu changes quarterly, so make sure you stop back often!

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Travis

Dined 7 days ago

Always a great experience at Dan’s! Excellent food and the coldest beer!

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Manny's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (8315)

$50 and over

Steak

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Masculine, bright, accented with wood & leather, Manny's evokes the great steakhouses of New York & Chicago - & eclipses them in critical & popular acclaim. Rated Top Five in the U.S. by the Zagat Guide, named one of America's top Steakhouses by the Knife & Fork Club, Men's Journal & the Independent Cattleman's Association, & a perennial winner of newspaper & magazine reader polls, Manny's commands a fanatical local following & a national reputation. Wrote the New York Times: "There's good news in Minneapolis for those who still share the secret pleasures of red meat, well-cut & seriously served." In addition to USDA-certified, dry- aged, center-cut beef, Manny's offers chops, chicken, fresh seafood & a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list.

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Hanson

Dined 4 days ago

It was lovely. My daughter enjoyed celebrating her birthday there. Thank you

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