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1. Red Lobster - Minneapolis
4.3
Awesome(42)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Blaine
Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.
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2. Young Joni
4.8
Exceptional(938)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis
Booked 73 times today
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!
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3. Baldamar
4.8
Exceptional(7233)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Roseville
Booked 97 times today
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 6 or more.
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4. Manny's Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(8515)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 90 times today
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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5. Butcher & the Boar
4.6
Exceptional(174)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Mill District
Booked 31 times today
We are fine-casual dining with a fire at the core of its heart. Through the smoke and whiskey ashes of the previous iteration which closed its doors in 2020 rises a new haze of smoke and whiskey as we bring back this iconic brand, smoked meats, bourbon, beer, deep hues, and various spaces to a new location in the North Loop. Butcher & The Boar will honor its beloved roots, while spreading new ones in the fresh foundation that will help our guests embark on a journey with notes of nostalgia that carry the torch forward with new tastes and experiences. With immense gratitude, we invite you to Live Full Boar with us.
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6. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis
4.7
Exceptional(5278)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 21 times today
Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.
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7. Zelo
4.9
Exceptional(4138)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 68 times today
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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8. Chianti Grill - Roseville
4.8
Exceptional(6834)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Roseville
Booked 37 times today
Nestled near Rosedale Center and Snelling Avenue, Chianti Grill is a celebrated culinary gem, proudly recognized as an OpenTable All-Around Best Restaurant winner. We delight your palate with a vibrant fusion of authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine, alongside aged Angus steaks and seafood. Our dishes are expertly paired with an impressive wine list featuring exquisite selections from California, Italy, and beyond. Experience our welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service ensuring every visit to Chianti Grill is simply the best!
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9. Boketto Steakhouse
4.5
Awesome(195)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • St. Louis Park
Booked 15 times today
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.
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10. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1151)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 43 times today
**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.

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  • Laurie
    New Orleans / Louisiana •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We had "linner" at 3:00 so Manny's was very quiet. Jorge was a top notch server and great guide to an enjoyable day of celebration. It was odd when the music was turned off per the Manny's tradition given that the place was so empty. This reduced the festive atmosphere. Food was over the top good and the cocktails were exceptional. Jorge and the manager came to deliver an incredibly large chocolate dessert for my mom who was celebrating her 80th birthday. What a treat and show stopping experience. Manny's will remain our place of family celebrations. Minneapolis is fortunate to have such a legendary opportunity!
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    Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
    •
    4.8
  • Jack
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great food, great ambience and a very good waiter makes the difference of a good or bad evening. All were excellent
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    BacioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Minnetonka
    •
    4.8
  • kevin
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •40 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The happy hour food and drinks are an exceptional value. Our sever was wonderful, making for an enjoyable experience.
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    BaldamarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Roseville
    •
    4.8
  • Jessie
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 26 May 2025
    Service was spectacular, food was incredible and ambience was so chic and comfortable. Highly recommend!
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    Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
    •
    4.8
  • JoVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 Mar 2025
    They closed the Red Lobster in my suburb so had to drive a bit to get to this one for a Ladies lunch. So impressed with the cleanliness, service and food! We had an awesome waiter, Nate, who was very attentive and helpful. Highly recommend this Red Lobster! It reminded me of the initial years they were open and excelled, unfortunately the one in my town went downhill in a big way but this one is so refreshing!
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    Red Lobster - MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Blaine
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    4.3

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