Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Twin Cities / Northern Suburbs

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Baldamar

4.9

4.9 (6804)

$31 to $50

Steak

Roseville

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

TriciaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great service and outstanding food The sea bass was delicious

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1:30PM Champagner Brunch with Santa 2024

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Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Little Canada

4.8

4.8 (7240)

$50 and over

Steak

Little Canada

About the restaurant

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.

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Jeanne

Dined today

Great food and drinks! Excellent service and a fun atmosphere! We had a filet and shrimp. Wonderful!

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Chianti Grill - Roseville

4.7

4.7 (6677)

$30 and under

Italian

Roseville

About the restaurant

Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged Angus steaks and seafood. The award-winning food is complimented by an extensive wine list featuring selections from California, Italy, and around the world. Chianti Grill's friendly service and warm inviting atmosphere make for a memorable experience.

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Margaret

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful spot for our Christmas gathering. Our wait staff was a great guy who was very attentive. Each of us enjoyed our menu selection. I got a gift card plus bonus card for next year!

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4.7

4.7 (2299)

$30 and under

Italian

Champlin

About the restaurant

Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

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DebVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food, cozy setting, wonderful, friendly service. Excellent value! One of our favorite restaurants.

Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove

4.7

4.7 (6974)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

A steakhouse for people who work hard and want to enjoy the rewards, Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove gives them their money's worth and more, with aged steaks selected by master butchers, hand-trimmed chops, and day boat-fresh fish; deep booths and a deeper wine list; a bar that makes everything better; and the kind of service everyone deserves but hardly ever receives.

Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove serves a full menu in the bar. Enjoy our outdoor patio with a variety of seating options including at the patio bar.

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Sharon

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The food is always superb, the wait staff is outstanding! Shawn always goes above & beyond and Lisa is the absolute best! So happy to have Pittsburgh Blue in Maple Grove!

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4.7

4.7 (1163)

$30 and under

American

Roseville

About the restaurant

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

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Kari

Dined today

Excellent experience, server was fantastic, great food !

P.F. Chang's - Maple Grove

4.5

4.5 (133)

$30 and under

Chinese

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Denise

Dined on Oct 12, 2024

It was very busy and, at times, our service was slow. However, we were appropriately attended to most of the evening. The food was delicious!

Rodizio Grill - Maple Grove

4.2

4.2 (697)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

Experience the authenticity of America's first Brazilian Steakhouse. As ambassadors of Brazil, we welcome you to our home and invite you to celebrate with us the warmth, alegria, and abundance of Rodizio Grill's authentic Brazilian dining experience. Inspired by the Southern part of Brazil, Rodizio Grill offers over a dozen rotisserie-grilled meats, perfectly seasoned and carved tableside by Rodizio Gauchos. Our meats are sliced thin to capture the tenderness and flavor produced by our slow-roasting process. Pile your plate high with over 30 award-winning salads made fresh from scratch daily. Our gourmet salad bar includes a variety of signature salads, fresh fruits and vegetables, countless cheeses and cured meats and much more. Complement our delectable meats with freshly made side dishes included with your meal. Enjoy made-from-scratch Pão de Queijo, Brazilian favorite Feijoada, Farofa, Bananas Fritas and much more. Your taste buds are bound to be satisfied.

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Lexy

Dined 6 days ago

One of the best Brazilian bbqs that we have been to.

Benihana - Maple Grove, MN

4.2

4.2 (4700)

$30 and under

Japanese

Maple Grove

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

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Jeff

Dined 3 days ago

We had an very entertaining and funny chef. Prepared the food much better than previous experiences.

Axel's - Roseville

4.1

4.1 (885)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Roseville

About the restaurant

Axels Charhouse is located in the northern suburb of Roseville and is attached to the DoubleTree By Hilton Roseville Hotel. The restaurant features classic American cuisine. Having the availability of various private meeting rooms makes Axels Charhouse the perfect spot for special events. Fine dining enthusiasts have found that the Charhouse is the perfect dining location to return to. Axels, “where traditions and memories are made.”

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Joe

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Food and service were both excellent. Coconut shrimp was great and love that they have popovers!

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