Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul

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Updated December 05, 2024

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VUE North at Superior Shores

5.0

5 (2)

$31 to $50

American

Two Harbors

About the restaurant

American cuisine with a modern twist and affordable prices with an extensive wine list with temperature controlled wine cellar. Full bar menu and an beer list, complete with local brews. Come for a date night by the massive beautiful new fireplace. Or stop in for a friends night out. Enjoy one of the North Shore’s best views.

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Mark

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and great service. Quiet dining location made for good conversation.

Nicollet Island Inn

4.8

4.8 (3391)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

The Nicollet Island Inn has stood witness to over a century of change on the shores of the Mississippi River. The Inn is consistently named the most romantic restaurant in the area and its river views have been voted some of the best in the city. An immediately recognizable Minneapolis landmark, the Inn offers world-class cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.

Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-world tavern and the patio offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline. The Inn is a convenient, comfortable destination for breakfast or lunch meetings while the 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.

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Brwynn

Dined 2 days ago

My fiance and I both stayed at the hotel and ate at the restaurant, both were fantastic. I had the salmon and my fiance had the filet mignon and we would recommend both. The staff were very friendly, efficient, and very kind about my food allergy. We loved it and plan to go back!

Danny’s Kitchen + Bar at StoneRidge Golf Club

4.8

4.8 (256)

$31 to $50

American

Woodbury

About the restaurant

We combine award-winning cuisine with an upbeat and fun atmosphere. Enjoy an intimate night out with a nice bottle of wine on our patio with breathtaking views and our homemade specialty cocktails. Either way is a winner with our tap beer selection and live music!

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Gary

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

Oh my! How have we not been here before! Great atmosphere, great food and impeccable service - Kelly is the best! Great surprise to have live music that was a nice background sound that wasn’t too intrusive. And the steaks were perfect! Gary and Teresa.

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Experience

Eat Well, Live Better

Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters

4.7

4.7 (103)

$30 and under

American

Grand Marais

About the restaurant

When people talk about Gunflint, great food quickly becomes part of the conversation. We have been serving fine Northwood’s cuisine for more than 80 years. The dining rooms are located inside the main Lodge with a lakeside patio, and feature a panoramic view of Gunflint Lake with some amazing sights and glorious sunsets. Named by the Star Tribune as one of the 10 Most Romantic Restaurants Within a Short Drive from the Twin Cities, Justine’s serves hearty Northwoods fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We make extensive use of native ingredients, including walleye, wild berries, maple syrup, wild rice, and mushrooms.

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carter

Dined on Dec 9, 2024

Excellent menu, home style favorites, local fare and traditional steakhouse staples. Service is friendly and informative with a picture perfect view of the border lake out the window of this historic lodge. Come see for yourselves!

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Popular dish

Walleye Cakes

Popular dish

Lodge Famous Walleye Chowder

Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub

4.6

4.6 (3146)

$30 and under

American

Wayzata / Long Lake

About the restaurant

Join us for our new Fall Menu at Birch's on the Lake! Enjoy the comfort of a Wisconsin-style supperclub with an Experimental American brewery, all overlooking the beautiful waterfront of Long Lake. Ingredients are locally sourced and menus are seasonal. Please dress up or dress down. Have a date or bring your kids. Remember to contact us for all your private event parties and gatherings. Reservations are available in the Supperclub. Walk-in Seating is available in the Brewhouse and at both the Supperclub and Brewhouse Bar. Enjoy our beautiful lakeside views on Long Lake and our fresh brewed beer from Birch's Brewery. Breakfast served daily until 3pm. Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday 3-5pm.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Always a great venue for celebrations, as it was this time.

Bar Harbor

4.5

4.5 (1437)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Lake Shore

About the restaurant

The classic Supper Club on beautiful Gull Lake. Steaks,Chops, Pasta and
Seafood served in a casual atmosphere

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Deborah

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was wonderful!! Beautiful winter view of lake too.

Boat Club Restaurant and Bar

4.5

4.5 (1700)

$31 to $50

American

Duluth

About the restaurant

A premiere lakeside restaurant and event center featuring the regions freshest fish, seafood and steaks. We are proud to be named Duluth's Best Restaurant in 2020 and 2021, along with Best Outdoor Dining, Best Happy Hour and Best Bloody Mary.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

The Boat Club is one of my favorite places to dine. The food, atmosphere,staff, etc., exceed my expectations every time I visit.

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Popular dish

Lobster Roll

Popular dish

Boat Club Clam Chowder

The ' Wick Pub and Grill

4.5

4.5 (327)

$30 and under

Pub

Woodbury

About the restaurant

At The 'Wick Pub & Grill we honor the past with playful wit and delicious food and cocktails that our guests love. A place to gathered with friends and family to share a meal or partake in a pint or two. The menu features an array of pub favorites like the giant pub pretzel and a delicious selection of burgers such as the The 'Wick Burger and the Mushroom Swiss. The house specialties include Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Mac & Cheese and the Fish and Chips along with classics like the Grilled 20oz Ribeye or Broiled Walleye for a perfect evening out. Food-Pub fare-Burgers, sandwiches, wraps and salads. There is a little something for everyone. We are known for our burgers but we also have healthy options your "summer body" would love. We have many vegetarian options and proudly serve the Beyond Burger which is clean vegan. We carry gluten-free buns and many of our items can be ordered to accommodate a gluten-free or gluten sensitive diet. The 'Wick Pub & Grill also features a wonderful Saturday-Sunday brunch, available from 10a-2pm. The menu features a Family Style, all you can eat brunch. Don't worry, if you're not that hungry we feature some lighter dishes like our Maryland Crab Cake Benedict or Breakfast Sandwich.

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Ricardo

Dined 7 days ago

Always good to dine at the Wick! Had a wonderful time!

Silos Restaurant at Pier B

4.3

4.3 (689)

$30 and under

American

Duluth

About the restaurant

Watch ships navigate the Duluth-Superior Harbor from the unrivaled vantage point at Silos Restaurant. Or, navigate your own boat into our private harbor as you drop in for lunch or dinner. Either way, we’ve designed Silos Restaurant so you can de-stress in our exceptional setting –somewhere between your app and entrée, you’ll realize that the world does revolve around you. Our creative, elegant menu features locally-sourced dishes inspired by our exceptional access to land and water, and our imaginative drink selection is sure to tantalize your taste buds. With a visit to Silos Restaurant, experience the unexpected.

(Please note: Due to weather unpredictability, we are unable to reserve outside seating. We highly recommend reservations at all times, and do give preferred seating to reservations over walk-in customers whenever possible. Nonetheless, outside tables are sat on a first-come, first-seated basis.)

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Jeff

Dined 2 days ago

Good food and the server was very nice. Great table next to window overlooking the Christmas display at Bentlyville.

Bluefin Grille

4.3

4.3 (1023)

$31 to $50

American

Tofte

About the restaurant

Experience the Bluefin Grille’s sophisticated yet casual atmosphere while savoring the most breathtaking views available on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Along with breathtaking scenery, you’ll enjoy regionally inspired cuisine – fresh, seasonal and local.

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JaneVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

I had an excellent birthday meal at Bluefin Grill. Service was impeccable and friendly. Prices reasonable. Food was good. I had spinach artichoke appetizer, ribeye steak with mashed potatoes and veggies. Ended with a fun birthday tribute with chocolate cake.

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