Best Seasonal Restaurants in Mendota Heights

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Twin Cities / MinneapolisTwin Cities / Northern SuburbsTwin Cities / Southern SuburbsTwin Cities / St. Paul

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BloomingtonDowntown / Loring ParkDowntown / Mill DistrictDowntown / North LoopEaganRichfield

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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33 restaurants available nearby

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1. joan's in the Park

5.0

Exceptional(2128)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 5 times today

joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

2. Kyndred Hearth

4.7

Exceptional(1215)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Eagan

Booked 37 times today

With a focus on quality ingredients, simplicity and execution, the menu features James Beard award-winning chef, Ann Kim’s take on familiar favorites. Located on the first floor, Kyndred Hearth is a comfortable, modern setting. It will serve as a welcoming neighborhood gathering space for the community, and gives out of town visitors a taste of the Minneapolis food scene during their stay at Viking Lakes.

3. La Voya

4.3

Awesome(95)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Bloomington

Featuring traditional French dishes infused with Minnesotan influence, La Voya delights with a signature twist on favorite classics. An enviable wine and champagne list, as well as expertly crafted traditional cocktails, compliments the Brasserie's well-rounded menu, which offers selections ranging from light, healthy choices to delectable comfort foods. Beautiful windows create bright and inviting spaces for breakfast and lunch, while plush curtains candlelight and music creates an intimate, sophisticated environment for evening dining and lingering, late night drinking.

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4. Downtowner Woodfire Grill

4.7

Exceptional(3845)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 29 times today

"simply beyond the ordinary""****" - Kathie Jenkins - Saint Paul Pioneer PressDowntowner Woodfire Grill specializes in Persian fire roasted meats, grilled steaks and chops, and gourmet wood-fired pizzas. The atmosphere is warm & lively offering 2 fireplaces, a full bar with 3 fountains and live jazz. The restaurant offers free parking with convenience to both the Xcel Energy Center & Ordway Theater. Downtowner Woodfire Grill also provides a full menu for breakfast & lunch, and a children's menu. This cozy restaurant serves a great plate as well as provides an experience to savor.

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5. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

4.5

Awesome(1031)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Eagan

Booked 13 times today

With its warm, inviting and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar and three private dining areas, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

6. Crasqui

4.9

Exceptional(107)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Venezuelan • Saint Paul

Booked 7 times today

Crasqui is a lively Venezuelan restaurant in Saint Paul. Recipes are inspired in our chef-owner Soleil Ramirez 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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7. Bradstreet Crafthouse

3.6

Very Good(6)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Bloomington

Bradstreet Craftshouse is a revelry-forward, gaming hall featuring gastropub favorites, expertly-crafted cocktails, a wide beer selection and interactive entertainment that energizes both players and spectators of shuffleboard, foosball or pool. Waking up as the day winds down, the space opens for happy hour. Warm and welcoming, it’s the modern-day version of a party in the billiard room of a lumber baron’s mansion. A hub of joviality, this is the place to lounge about with friends or to meet and make new ones while enjoying a menu that’s perfect for everything from happy hour noshing to a full dinner or late evening bar snacks with nightcaps.

8. Baldamar

4.9

Exceptional(7065)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 108 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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9. 801 Chophouse - Minneapolis

4.8

Exceptional(1191)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Loring Park

Booked 17 times today

## 801 Chophouse: Where Classic Steakhouse Meets Modern Elegance Step into a world of culinary excellence at 801 Chophouse, Minneapolis' premier destination for discerning steak lovers. Here, you'll find only the finest, aged USDA Prime steaks, expertly prepared and served with impeccable attention to detail. Each bite is a symphony of flavor, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. But 801 Chophouse is more than just a steakhouse. It's an experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a touch of old-world charm and contemporary elegance. The attentive staff ensures your every need is met, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Beyond the steaks, 801 Chophouse offers a tantalizing selection of fresh seafood, delectable appetizers, and decadent desserts. The extensive wine list features award-winning selections from around the globe, perfectly complementing your meal. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a night of culinary delight, 801 Chophouse is the perfect destination. Come experience the epitome of fine dining in the heart of Minneapolis.

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10. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5773)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 42 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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Harvey
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Very crowded in a Wednesday evening, but we got a round table in the middle of the restaurant for six people. We could hear each other well despite the background noise. Good energy, excellent attentive, service. Menu is relatively small, but all six items were very good to excellent. Salmon, steak special, flatbread pizza, and skol burger all well rated very good to excellent. Second time here, will return.
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Kyndred HearthPrice: Expensive• Italian• Eagan
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4.7
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Sandra
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Friendly and efficient staff. Delicious food. Cozy atmosphere and an overall great dining experience.
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Downtowner Woodfire GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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4.7
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PhilipVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Stunning food coupled with stunning service created a stunning evening! Thank you…..
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joan's in the ParkPrice: Very Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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5
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Hasan Hasan (sp?)is warm and welcoming and John provides personalized, impeccable service!
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La VoyaPrice: Expensive• French• Bloomington
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4.3
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KimVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 3, 2025
It was busy as it was burger night however Brittany , our waitress was excellent. Food is always very good.
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Granite City Food & Brewery - EaganPrice: Moderate• American• Eagan
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4.5

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