Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Golden Valley

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacio

4.8

Exceptional(3784)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Minnetonka

Booked 74 times today

Bacio is a hot spot because of its outstanding service, cozy atmosphere, and high-quality Italian cuisine. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent food, friendly and attentive staff, and the overall excellent dining experience. The restaurant's personal touch and focus on quality ingredients further add to its charm.

2. CRAVE - West End

4.5

Awesome(3701)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 29 times today

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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3. Kona Grill - Minnetonka

4.0

Excellent(1228)

Price: Moderate

• American • Minnetonka

Booked 10 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. Manny's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(8385)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 72 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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5. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5647)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 136 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)

6. Ciao Bella

4.8

Exceptional(6613)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 85 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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7. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1101)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 59 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.

8. Zelo

4.8

Exceptional(4051)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 40 times today

At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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9. The Capital Grille - Minneapolis

4.9

Exceptional(4697)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 43 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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10. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.4

Awesome(4286)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 58 times today

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Gailvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •58 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have a tradition of going to Manny's on Thanksgiving for lobster and it was fantastic! The chef served us deconstructed whole lobsters in a beautiful presentation served by Sean. Great cocktails, wine, and amazing food. (No turkey!). Beautiful night at this amazing restaurant that always delivers a wonderful experience!
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Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Becky
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our server was fabulous. The menu was limited given the holiday (we were there for a birthday celebration after the holiday.) our kids didn’t have many options. The drinks were tasty. Ambiance was quiet. 9/10 recommended.
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Kona Grill - MinnetonkaPrice: Moderate• American• Minnetonka
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Nancy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Had the pear sandwich for dinner, the queso for the chips was homeade and next level good. My date had the bison tacos, they were delicious. We had the lemon ricotta hot cakes and bison Benedict for breakfast the next morning. The service was excellent, I am going to recommend it to everyone going to Minneapolis and I will definitely go again.
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Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Matthew J.
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great environment, and ambience, service was wonderful, food was great, little pricey but understandable.
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BacioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Minnetonka
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4.8
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David A.
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 21, 2024
Our server was attentive and helpful. At first, we were assigned a booth by the door which was too loud. A manager moved us to a nice quiet booth where we could actually have a conversation. The food was excellent and the price was good for the value. Suggestion: add a good Mexican beer like Dos XX.
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CRAVE - West EndPrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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4.5

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Bacio

2. CRAVE - West End

3. Kona Grill - Minnetonka

4. Manny's Steakhouse

5. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

6. Ciao Bella

7. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

8. Zelo

9. The Capital Grille - Minneapolis

10. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

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