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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!


A photo of Miyabi - Excelsior restaurant
4.8
4.8 (433)
$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.
Top review
Cee
Dined on Apr 20, 2025
Fantastic experience! Great food and atmosphere! The sushi and rolls are always on point! The entire family loves it there!
A photo of Young Joni restaurant
4.8
4.8 (960)
$31 to $50
Pizzeria
Northeast Minneapolis
About the restaurant
Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.

Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza."

Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!

Top review
Kirk
Dined 3 days ago
We had the mussels and two astounding pizzas. The chew of the crust, the flavors, everything blended for a delicious experience. Recommendation: Hang on to the bowl of mussel broth and dip your pizza crust in it.
A photo of Hazelwood Bloomington restaurant
4.8
4.8 (6601)
$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
Elaine
Dined 1 day ago
The food food and service is always excellent here!
A photo of Billy Sushi restaurant
4.8
4.8 (162)
$30 and under
Sushi
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
There are ninety-nine different ways to write “sushi” in the Japanese script of kanji. Each with its own unique interpretation and meaning. It was with great deliberation that our founder, Billy, chose 寿司 to best represent his personal interpretation of the word - Celebration of Fish!

That’s exactly how Billy feels about the art of making sushi and the atmosphere that surrounds it - it should be a celebration! Which is why Billy Sushi is more than just a restaurant, it is an experience for anyone who allows themselves to take part.

A three-ring performance of sorts - sushi bar, sake bar and dining room - brought to life by the performances of sushi chefs, bartenders and servers. And the Ring Master and your host, Billy.

Top review
AndreaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Exceptional food and fun as always just wish a tad quieter
A photo of Our Paladar restaurant
4.8
4.8 (301)
$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!
Top review
Amy
Dined on Jun 22, 2025
I’d heard that friends had the best drink of their lives here and I’m only in town for a few days so I talked some people into going to happy hour with me on Saturday and dinner on Sunday (had to try all the menus I could). It’s fantastic. The drinks are delicious and the food is like modern comfort meets upscale. I would highly recommend coming here, especially for the happy hour.
A photo of Danny’s Kitchen + Bar at StoneRidge Golf Club restaurant
4.7
4.7 (282)
$31 to $50
American
Woodbury
About the restaurant
We combine award-winning cuisine with an upbeat and fun atmosphere. Enjoy an intimate night out with a nice bottle of wine on our patio with breathtaking views and our homemade specialty cocktails. Either way is a winner with our tap beer selection and live music!
Top review
Rick
Dined on Jun 14, 2025
Beautiful views on golf course. Service was very friendly and spot on. Music was so much fun during dining. Food was very flavorful. Portions could have been more. But overall it was amazing experience
A photo of Nolo's Kitchen & Bar restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1153)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
**Please note all reservations are for Nolo's Kitchen, the rooftop is first come, first serve. For cabana rentals please visit https://www.rooftopbarmpls.com/cabanas**


Located at the historic Gardner Hardware Building at 515 Washington Ave N in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The NOLO's team consists of Marty Collins, Brett Johnson and Peter Hoff, each native Minnesotans with extensive industry experience. The team shares a passion for the restaurant and bar industry and sees an opportunity to fill gaps in the market in the North Loop.

Top review
ErinVIP
Dined on Jun 16, 2025
We had a great time! Great service and the turkey burger is fantastic!
About the restaurant
Founded in Tokyo in 1996, Gyu-Kaku has become the world’s #1 Japanese BBQ brand! Thanks to our devoted fans we have reached over 700 locations worldwide. Each day, hundreds of thousands of people gather around the table-top smokeless grill, a centerpiece of our dining concept, enjoying selections of premium meats, just off the grill, and other freshly prepared foods from our kitchens, inspiring laughter, conversation, and a magical dining experience.

Our authentic yakiniku (grilled barbeque) dining experience crowns you the chef. Share a variety of delicious appetizers and premium cooked meats over a flaming grill, paired with Japanese sake, frosty cold beers, or other alcoholic and non-alcoholic options of your choice. We're the perfect spot to enjoy time with friends and family, organize an office party, or to spend quality time with your significant other!

Before you go, don't forget to taste our best-seller Harami Skirt Steak or Prime Kalbi Short Rib among other must-try dishes!

Top review
RaShadd
Dined on May 31, 2025
It was great! Happy happy, food was delicious.hhhhhhh
A photo of Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis restaurant
4.6
4.6 (5859)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
Comfort food with an upscale twist...

In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately located in a beautiful underground space, you'll discover Hell's Kitchen, an employee-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks 7 days a week, and enjoy REAL comfort food made by chefs who care, described by food writers as "unique but not fancy; interesting but not fussy". Almost everything is made from scratch, from our award-winning peanut butter to our unique dips and dressings, winning us over 67 "best" awards as well as accolades in Gourmet Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and other national magazines. And bring the kids along... you should see the cheeky notes they write to us!

"Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're in Minnesota and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring." (Jane & Michael Stern, NPR)

Top review
Sherri
Dined 2 days ago
It was my son's 25th birthday and we had planned five beautiful days in Minnesota driving from Wisconsin. His choice for his birthday dinner was to go to Hell's Kitchen. Everyone was extra nice and our waiter was a delight. My son was happy. Thanks to all.
A photo of Boketto Steakhouse restaurant
4.5
4.5 (204)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
St. Louis Park
About the restaurant
Boketto merges the rich traditions of a steakhouse with a whisper of Asian elegance & a burst of Mediterranean zest.
Whether you’re here for a romantic dinner, a celebration with friends, or a memorable night out, Boketto offers an experience beyond the ordinary. Here, upscale & intimate combine with trendy, vibrant, and most importantly — welcoming.

From marbled A-5 Japanese and Australian wagyu to our Japanese milk bread, lovingly crafted by Authentic Gourmet, every dish tells a story of tradition meeting creativity. Savor the delicate flavors of our fresh seared scallops, paired with saffron coconut sauce, papaya, thai basil, mint & cilantro, or indulge in the vibrant contrast of our tomato & burrata, elevated with a hint of Calabrian chili, sweet agrodolce, peppery arugula & toasted bread.

With a cocktail program and wine list designed for the discerning palate, each visit to Boketto is an exploration of flavor & texture, a journey that lingers long after the last bite.

Top review
JayVIP
Dined on Jun 20, 2025
Nice vibes in this spot. Food is alway prepared with care and skill
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