Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Parlour Excelsior

4.7

4.7 (15)

$30 and under

American

Excelsior

About the restaurant

Parlour Excelsior is a casual diner and craft cocktail bar located on Water St. in downtown Excelsior. Try the famous Parlour Burger, a double patty smash burger with American cheese and pickles or one of our other unique and delicious items while having a craft cocktail. Our menu offers more eclectic dishes in addition to breakfast food all day.

We do not accept reservations, and are walk in only except for private event bookings.

When full, we run a waitlist once you have checked in, in person, with the host and a text message will be sent to you when your table is ready.

Top review

Donna

Dined 7 days ago

We love the original Parlour so we were excited to try the one in Excelsior. It did not disappoint. Burgers are sooooo good. Tried the hot dog too, and it was delicious.

joan's in the Park

5.0

5 (2173)

$50 and over

American

Saint Paul

About the restaurant

joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

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Darren

Dined 5 days ago

Make sure to choose the shrimp for course 2. It's amazing

Wildfire - Eden Prairie

4.8

4.8 (7778)

$30 and under

American

Eden Prairie

About the restaurant

Step back in time to when going out for dinner meant something really special. From the decor to the jazz music, Wildfire has the style and warmth that makes it perfect for celebrating with friends or a quiet evening for two. The extensive menu features broiled steaks and chops, wood-roasted seafood and roasted meats, all prepared in an open kitchen. Signature dishes include Horseradish Crusted Filet Mignon, Macadamia Nut Crusted Halibut, Wildfire Chopped Salad and Cedar Planked Salmon. So order a signature martini or one of our many wines by the glass, then sit back and enjoy the 1940s supper club experience of Wildfire.

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SueVIP

Dined 1 day ago

we can always count on a great meal at Wildfire. Excellent prime rib sandwich, great hamburgers. The only thing I would change is I wish they had a happy hour!

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Popular dish

Caesar Salad

Popular dish

Door County Cherry Pie

Popular dish

The Wildfire Chopped Salad

Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.9

4.9 (6276)

$50 and over

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Welcome to Murray's Restaurant. Minneapolis' original restaurant for steak since 1946 & home of the award winning Silver Butterknife Steak dinner for two. Also known for mouth watering garlic toast, Hickory Smoked shrimp appetizer, and home baked pies. Well into its third generation of family ownership, Murray's stands out among local and out of town diners alike as a true Twin Cities landmark & continues to provide the best in food and service as it did in 1946.

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David

Dined 1 day ago

We had an excellent meal and the staff are awesome. The food was perfect and cooked to perfection!

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Chateaubriand for Two

The Hilltop

4.9

4.9 (1170)

$30 and under

American

Edina

About the restaurant

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

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Royalee

Dined 7 days ago

The food was fantastic! Our server was so attentive, and our dishes were bussed just at the right time by a nice young man, and he got us boxes for the leftovers. It was a wonderful experience!

Our Paladar

4.8

4.8 (309)

$31 to $50

American

Rochester

About the restaurant

Chefs Nick Diaz and Kiefer Manning have been hard at work renovating the historic Chicago & Great Western Railroad Depot into a cozy and inviting restaurant for you to enjoy. Our Paladar offers a locally sourced, seasonal dinner menu most evenings. You can look forward to handmade breads and pastas along with small and main plates. Patio seating is available when the season allows. The team at Our Paladar cannot wait to welcome you!

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Jason

Dined 2 days ago

One of the best steaks if ever had Very unique and diverse menu

Juniper's

4.7

4.7 (198)

$31 to $50

American

Lanesboro

About the restaurant

Fast casual cuisine by Executive Chef Tyler Shipton consists of a more inviting sit-down ambiance with counter side ordering and food delivered to your table. Fast Casual has something for everyone and welcomes all, including vegetarian, allergy friendly, families & kids.

Award winning burgers - Handmade pastas and soups - organic/scratch kitchen - rotating season items and chef’s specials
Hand crafted cocktails, wines from around the world, rotating craft beer on tap
Located along the stunning Root River - Lanesboro, MN
*Indoor dining (April/May/November/December)
*Outdoor dining (Memorial weekend to to mid October)

Top review

Tony

Dined 4 days ago

We love Juniper’s!!! The food is awesome and the staff are fun. We highly recommend you stop in and check it out.

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Popular dish

Mushroom Soup

Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park

4.8

4.8 (2398)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in St. Louis Park. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!
We'd love to take care of you.
On the go, call us at 952.977.800 for take out.
Online reservations available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com

Top review

Kristin

Dined 3 days ago

Staff was very accomodating to one person in our parte Who has a mobilility issue.steak was cooked to perfection.

Hazelwood Bloomington

4.8

4.8 (6644)

$30 and under

American

Bloomington

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington.
A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite!
We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!

We would love to take care of you.

On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.

Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com

Top review

MaribethVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Love Hazelwood! Always awesome! And great servers!

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Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay

4.7

4.7 (2039)

$30 and under

American

Excelsior

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hazelwood.
Hazelwood is your favorite neighborhood spot, tucked in the beautiful Tonka Bay area. With a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11-4 and dinner from 4-close, and with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting or special event, date night, or family outing! We hope to see you in soon!

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ShelleyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Theresa was a wonderful server! Very professional and friendly!

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