Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Minnetonka

Price

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanComfort Food

Regions

Twin Cities / MinneapolisTwin Cities / Northern SuburbsTwin Cities / Western Suburbs

Neighborhoods

BloomingtonCalhoun IslesDowntown / North LoopEden PrairieEdinaExcelsior

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacio

4.8

Exceptional(3895)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Minnetonka

Booked 57 times today

From your very first visit to Bacio, we want you to feel like you’ve been here before. The experience of comfort; a place where you’re greeted personally and nurtured with delicious food is at the heart of what we provide every guest. We use only quality, seasonal ingredients, often coming from farmers whose names and families we know. Family owned and operated, Bacio is truly a place to know people and be known. We are driven by relationships and passionate about great food, so you’ll always feel we’ve prepared a place just for you.

2. ninetwentyfive

4.6

Exceptional(1838)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Wayzata / Long Lake

Booked 15 times today

We apply a seasonal, local lens to coastal trends, delivering a casually sophisticated experience with signature Midwestern hospitality.

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3. Kona Grill - Minnetonka

4.1

Excellent(1258)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Minnetonka

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Kona Grill Minnetonka, located at Ridgedale Center. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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4. Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis Park

4.5

Awesome(798)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • St. Louis Park

Booked 15 times today

Rojo Mexican Grill serves new culinary creations and many traditional dishes, such as quesadillas, tacos and enchiladas, but with bold new flavors or in unique presentations. Ingredients, such as the tortillas, guacamole, and salsas, are made fresh from scratch each day. And Rojo uses special proprietary blends of Mexican spices to create the unique recipes.The stylish restaurant seats more than 280 guests and was designed to evoke traditional Mexican décor, but with a modern influence. Warm woods and soft red upholstery are offset by accents of leather, stone and steel. The dining room offers traditional table service and a generous view of the kitchen where diners can watch food prepared throughout the process. Three centrally located tables are dedicated to preparing hand-rolled tortillas, fresh guacamole and salsa in full view each day.

5. Kip's Irish Pub

4.7

Exceptional(173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Irish • St. Louis Park

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to Kip’s Irish Pub and Restaurant. A favorite gathering spot for locals since 2005, Kip’s is now open to serve you for happy hour and dinner! The fun really starts ramping up in the late afternoon with our happy hour specials, complemented by sunsets on our outdoor patio. Stop in for dinner indoors or on the patio and visit with a friend and a pint. Frequent dinning club to daily specials; we shake things up each and every day. Live entertainment is here on designated weekend evenings, check out our website for dates and times. This is also the place to be to watch your favorite game! Let’s cheer and celebrate together as we watch all the action on our seven HD TVs. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers!

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6. Scoreboard Bar & Grill

4.7

Exceptional(479)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Minnetonka

Booked 16 times today

The Scoreboard Bar & Grill, which is located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, offers great food in a casual setting for dining. There is a kids� menu available for the little ones, as well as happy hour specials for the adults in your group. At the Scoreboard Bar & Grill, the flatbreads are a signature item, with many varieties like the BLT or the Buffalo chicken to tempt you.

7. Ciao Bella

4.9

Exceptional(6767)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 104 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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8. Pinstripes - Edina

4.8

Exceptional(656)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Edina

Booked 4 times today

Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!

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9. Jimmy's Kitchen and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(4181)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Minnetonka

Booked 29 times today

Located at Crosstown Hwy 62 and Shady Oak Road, Jimmy's - Minnetonka features contemporary and traditional American cuisine with global influences, market fresh fish and seafood, Certified Angus Beef steaks and chops, slowly roasted baby back ribs, gourmet salads, chicken, pastas, burgers and hand-crafted sandwiches, served in a rich, handsome upscale-casual atmosphere.

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10. Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay

4.8

Exceptional(1958)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Excelsior

Booked 38 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood. Hazelwood is your favorite neighborhood spot, tucked in the beautiful Tonka Bay area. 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 for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11-4 and dinner from 4-close, and with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting or special event, date night, or family outing! We hope to see you in soon!

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Sharon
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We made a meal of the happy hour apps which were delicious.
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Kona Grill - MinnetonkaPrice: Moderate• American• Minnetonka
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4.1
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ThomasS
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food & friendly staff. I would recommend to anyone.
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BacioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Minnetonka
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 5, 2025
Great food and Patty was awesome!
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ninetwentyfivePrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Wayzata / Long Lake
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4.6
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Darralu
Minneapolis - St. Paul •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 26, 2025
Great food + great service. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you for a very nice lunch!
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Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis ParkPrice: Moderate• Mexican• St. Louis Park
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4.5
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Sandi
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
The food was good with the exception of the salmon that was grilled and burnt and overdone. The burnt provided a bitter taste. The staff took it off the bill and brought us dessert. I appreciated the kindness concerning the upset. The restaurant was loud with the live music. They could have brought the sound down a notch. The ambiance was lovely. The server and manager was attentive and lovely.
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Kip's Irish PubPrice: Moderate• Irish• St. Louis Park
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4.7

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