Best Fun Restaurants in White Bear Lake

947 restaurants available nearby

1. Baldamar

4.9

Exceptional(6716)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 113 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 8 or more.

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2. Manny's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(8369)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 77 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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3. Boketto Steakhouse

4.5

Awesome(88)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • St. Louis Park

Booked 63 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 signature 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 the aromatic trio of Thai basil, cilantro & mint, 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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4. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(6182)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 169 times today

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

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5. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5636)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 116 times today

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)

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6. Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Little Canada

4.8

Exceptional(7217)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Little Canada

Booked 43 times today

Porterhouse Steak and Seafood offers casual-fine dining with a Supper Club atmosphere. The menu consists of premium steaks aged a minimum of twenty eight days, fresh fish & seafood. All entrees are served with a choice of House, Caesar or Spinach salad, bread and choice of Potato or Vegetable.

7. Young Joni

4.4

Awesome(791)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 91 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.

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8. Hazelwood - Woodbury

4.7

Exceptional(861)

Price: Moderate

• American • Woodbury

Booked 65 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Woodbury. 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! Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We'd love to take care of you.

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9. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1100)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 52 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. Marty has owned over 10 restaurant concepts in Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City and Columbia, MO, and Iowa City, IA. Brett and his family have owned and operated The Hilltop Restaurant for the past 40 years. Pete, the head chef, brings his most recent culinary experience and creativity from California to NOLO’s, The Rooftop Bar and The Basement Bar. His culinary vision and passion for local ingredients create new modern comfort food dishes. 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.

10. Ciao Bella

4.8

Exceptional(6604)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 114 times today

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.

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Dianne
Minneapolis - St. Paul •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Unbelievable experience Teresa our waitress remembered my name and my 2 sons name from a month ago!! That’s awesome service. The mgr Mel and front staff were Very pleasant and accommodating on a busy Fri night. The food goes without saying always right on with cook time on the steaks delicious!! I’m so impressed I felt like royalty 👸🏼 and will definitely return. Ambiance is so cozy and dark. Love it. 😊
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BaldamarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Roseville
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4.9
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Patti
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place was awesome! Had the smash burger with peanut butter!! Absolutely phenomenal! Wish I lived closer because this would be my go to spot!
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Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Kaitlyn
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and the service were outstanding. The manager, Livvy, was amazing!
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Boketto SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• St. Louis Park
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4.5
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john
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I met 3 friends for lunch. We shared 2 meatballs as an appetizer. They were fantastic and 2 meatballs were plenty for an appetizer. Our meal orders were all over the menu. All were delicious but the winner was the "Minute Chicken". We shared the Banana Pudding for dessert. There was plenty to share and was the best banana pudding that I have ever had. The place was packed on this Tuesday for lunch, but our server, Jessie, treated us as if we were the only table in the house. I can't wait to go back.
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.7
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Stephen
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Was good. Portions are huge. Ribeye was so-so - not enough sear or flavor. Kind of pricey.
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7

Best Fun Restaurants in White Bear Lake

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947 restaurants available nearby

1. Baldamar

2. Manny's Steakhouse

3. Boketto Steakhouse

4. Hazelwood Bloomington

5. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

6. Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Little Canada

7. Young Joni

8. Hazelwood - Woodbury

9. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

10. Ciao Bella

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