Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul? 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!

Italian Eatery

4.8

4.8 (2411)

$30 and under

Italian

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

*******Starting April 22nd, 2024 we will be adjusting operations and capacity. Reservations will be released one week at time the week before for the following week ******

*******Stay tuned on updates and reservations released via our website and newsletter. www.italianeatery.com ********

ie is a neighborhood eatery at heart. Conveniently located on the Minnehaha Parkway nestled between the lakes of south Minneapolis. It is inspired by the dining traditions of the Italian family; community, laughter, and conversation. We welcome you to join us for a meal at our table.

Top review

ErinL

Dined on Jun 3, 2024

This has been one of my and my husband's favorite neighborhood spots for years (our kids love it too). Thank you to all of the staff for years of good food and memories!

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Popular dish

Grilled Mussels

Miyabi - Excelsior

4.9

4.9 (421)

$30 and under

Asian

Excelsior

About the restaurant

Delicious Japanese & Asian Food! Our restaurant offers a wide array of authentic Japanese & Asian cuisine, ranging from traditional dishes sush as Traditional Sushi Rolls, Noodle Soup, Fresh Sashimi to Specials such as Thai dishes, Indian curry and Chinese Szechuan dishes created by our chef. Come ignite your senses with our fabulous fresh dishes. We are open 7 days a week and offer a fantastic lunch special. We offer cater to parties. If you are looking for a relaxing or intimate dinner, Miyabi is the place to be for your Asian cravings.

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Debravip

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

We love Miyabi! They have some of the best sushi in the Twin Cities and a great cocktail list. The people watching Downtown Excelsior is fun to watch as well. *Sit at a booth or on the outdoor patio, along Water Street.

Rincon 38

5.0

5 (1411)

$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.

Top review

Pete

Dined 4 days ago

In my opinion this is one of the best places and values in Minneapolis. Staff and food are incredible!

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McCormick's Pub & Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (881)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wayzata / Long Lake

About the restaurant

Welcome! Our PATIO and PUB are first come, first served basis, reservations are only for our dining room. Walk-ins are welcomed. Waitlist upon arrival. Reservations are for our dining room only.
We are a family owned and operated restaurant locate in beautiful downtown Wayzata, MN. McCormick's Pub and Restaurant features a cozy pub and dining areas, steeped in the Irish tradition of warm hospitality. We offer a unique guest experience that blends the best of traditional Irish pub fare, as well as Continental and Nouveau International cuisine that is made entirely from scratch by Chef Evan Lane and Sous Chef Quin Meyer and team.
We have a beautiful covered and heated patio that overlooks lake Minnetonka. Please know that we have limited space for large parties. For large parties, please visit our website at www.mccormicks.pub and send us a note.

Top review

Gretchenvip

Dined 4 days ago

Love everything about McCormicks!! Food is fabulous! The patio is the best:)

Our Paladar

4.9

4.9 (225)

$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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Bob

Dined 2 days ago

Completely enjoyed dinner at the bar. Definitely recommend.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Rochester

4.8

4.8 (59)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Rochester

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Rochester, MN!

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Ken

Dined today

Fantastic food and service! It was a great experience from beginning to end.

Crasqui

4.9

4.9 (70)

$50 and over

Venezuelan

Saint Paul

About the restaurant

Crasqui is a lively Venezuelan restaurant in Saint Paul. Recipes are inspired in our chef-owner childhood, family and friends in her home-country Venezuela. For us Crasqui is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vessel for memories, dreams, flavors, and connections. We will keep infusing our passion, dedication and love into every dish to make every guest experience memorable.

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Gail

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

We enjoyed every dish we ordered. The chicken/avocado arepa was very flavorful and would be perfect for a light meal. Our entrees (sea bass, pork chop and ribeye/chorizo) were cooked perfectly. My pork was wonderfully seasoned and juicy.

Panola Valley Gardens

4.8

4.8 (20)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Lindstrom

About the restaurant

For a special occasion or just an afternoon with some friends, join us for lunch or afternoon tea and enjoy a unique outdoor dining experience.

Reservations required.

Served on select dates only--

Luncheons:
June 26, Wednesday, Rose Luncheon
July 9, Tuesday, Hibiscus Luncheon
July 17, Wednesday, Lily Luncheon
July 23, Tuesday, Geranium Luncheon
July 31, Wednesday, Daylily Luncheon
August 7, Wednesday, Marigold Luncheon
August 13, Tuesday, Gladiolus Luncheon
August 21, Wednesday, Zinnia Luncheon
August 27, Tuesday, Dahlia Luncheon
August 28, Wednesday, Calla Lily Luncheon

Afternoon Teas:
June 23, Sunday, Peony Afternoon Tea
June 30, Sunday, Hydrangea Afternoon Tea
July 10, Wednesday, Petunia Afternoon Tea
July 14, Sunday, Daisy Afternoon Tea
July 24, Wednesday, Hosta Afternoon Tea
July 28, Sunday, Fern Afternoon Tea
August 4, Sunday, Impatient Afternoon Tea
August 14, Wednesday, Sunflower Afternoon Tea
August 18, Sunday, Aster Afternoon Tea
September 8, Sunday, Mum Afternoon Tea

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Karen

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

Absolutely lovely tea in their gazebo overlooking beautiful grounds ds. Our server Maddy was friendly and attentive.

Bravi's Craft Mexican Kitchen

4.8

4.8 (97)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Shakopee

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

Top review

Mike

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

Bravi's really went out of their way to make a very nice night for me and my wife to celebrate our anniversary. From a personalized anniversary card to the strawberry margarita waiting at our table when we got seated. You guys really helped a guy out who missed the date by a day. Thank you again for the wonderful food and personal touch you guys gave us.

Ciao Bella

4.8

4.8 (6541)

$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.

Top review

Fred

Dined 3 days ago

Ate outside. The patio is very nice. Service was friendly and prompt. Food arrived hot and was very good. Highly recommend. One of our favorite “go to” restaurants.

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