Best Restaurants with Great Beer in Downtown / Mill District

13 restaurants available nearby

1. The News Room

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 17 times today

The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center, The Orpheum, Pantages, and State Theaters.

2. Young Joni

4.5

Awesome(793)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 27 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. Back bar reservations are available, and walk-ins are always welcome.

3. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1733)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 7 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

4. Beacon Public House - Graduate Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(326)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 1 time today

The Beacon is a warm and inviting neighborhood gastropub. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we serve up a menu of American classics and feature an extensive selection of craft cocktails and beers. Get your game on over a local brew at our pool table, cozy up with friends at a booth or high top, or gather 'round the communal table in our private dining room for more intimate conversation.

5. Stray Dog

4.4

Awesome(485)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 13 times today

Stray Dog is a comfortable yet fun take on your traditional bar and grill in Nordeast Minneapolis. Fantastic burger styles with hand-cut fries or tater tots. From sandwiches to salads, to soups and Kramarczuk's hot dogs. We have a full vegetarian and vegan menu with gluten-free options. We have local craft beer and Belgians on tap. Stray Dog is open Monday-Thursday from 11am to 11pm for indoor dining and bar. Thursday has all day Happy Hour along with Trivia at 8pm. Late night eats until Midnight on Friday and Saturday. Saturday and Sunday morning we offer brunch from 11am-3pm. We have a Main Menu, Vegetarian Menu, and Kids Menu. The more you Stray, the better you feel!

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6. Trax Burgers and Bar

4.5

Awesome(225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

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7. The Howe Daily Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(105)

Price: Moderate

• American • Longfellow

Booked 5 times today

The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar located on Minneapolis' south side. Dog-friendly patio, local spirits, local beer. Sports bar.

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8. Yard House - St. Louis Park

4.5

Awesome(221)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 4 times today

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif; in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

9. Tavern23

4.5

Awesome(1936)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Edina

Booked 3 times today

Tavern23 is a contemporary American Grill; we feature high-quality food in a warm and inviting setting. Featuring a wood fire oven, savory steaks, sushi, fresh salads and a variety of burgers and sandwiches to please anyone and everyone! Try us out for brunch or sneak in for a great happy hour on food and beverages.

10. Pub 42

4.4

Awesome(173)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Hope

Booked 2 times today

We promise one thing at Pub 42; there will be a culinary culture both from a food and beverage perspective. And we want you — as a guest — to be part of it!We’re community-connected, food-driven, and are going to raise the bar. And we’re going to do this together.

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Charles
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I thoroughly enjoyed everything. The food, the Irish Old Fashioned, the service, the decor, I loved it. And so did my kids.
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The News RoomPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3
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Tessa
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
You brought back the broccolini!!!!!!!!! Thank you! As vegetarians, we haven’t been back since you took it off the menu. It’s such a great innovative flavor for a pizza, we’re so happy it’s around again. Also the rice cake starter is A STAR. WOW.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.5
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Donna
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent! Smash Burger gets rave reviews from our table! Service was excellent!
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Beacon Public House - Graduate MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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Dan
Kansas City / Kansas •6 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 17, 2024
Food was delicious. Decor was interesting. Service staff was very nice, though slow to grab our order initially. Definitely a unique and fulfilling menu with the environment to match.
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Stray DogPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.4
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Darwin
Minneapolis - St. Paul •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
Great birthday celebration for my granddaughter . Very memorable experience and the food was great!!
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The Smack ShackPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. The News Room

2. Young Joni

3. The Smack Shack

4. Beacon Public House - Graduate Minneapolis

5. Stray Dog

6. Trax Burgers and Bar

7. The Howe Daily Kitchen

8. Yard House - St. Louis Park

9. Tavern23

10. Pub 42

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