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1. Young Joni
4.8
Exceptional(871)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis
Booked 53 times today
Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!
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2. Manny's Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(8475)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 59 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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3. Zelo
4.9
Exceptional(4101)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 41 times today
Zelo is a beloved neighborhood gem in Minneapolis's downtown area. Its handcrafted Italian cuisine made from local ingredients, along with a thoughtful wine selection, consistently earns high praise from diners. The restaurant's commitment to quality food and service, coupled with a unique atmosphere and an extensive wine list, sets it apart. As one reviewer put it, 'From the complimentary valet parking to the fabulous food and atmosphere, this is a gem of a restaurant.'
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4. Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(102)
Price: Moderate
• Wine Bar • Northeast Minneapolis
Booked 29 times today
Just on the edge of downtown, we’re located in the stunning Mill District! Milly’s is a gathering place whether you are a wine enthusiast or novice, we hope to find the perfect pairing for you. Our goal is to make wine accessible, affordable, & fun, with food to delight your taste buds.Pull up a chair, grab a book, try something new, meet a neighbor or make a new friend. Like we always say- ‘Come for a glass, stay for a bottle!’
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5. Tullibee
4.6
Exceptional(1442)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 27 times today
Tullibee celebrates the lakes and woods cuisine that is so deeply woven into the fabric of Minnesota. Named for a fish native to our Minnesota waters, Tullibee is a tribute to our beautiful state and brings its fresh and authentic flavors to each dish we serve. Under Chef Marque Collins lead, Tullibee's new menu is curated with intention to allow guests to try multiple items on the menu. We will be serving more smaller portions of the menu items meant to be ordered many at a time on a rolling basis throughout the meal allowing guests to experience different options. Come and experience the flavors of the North! Tullibee is a taste of Minnesota. *Reservations are for Tullibee only. Our lounge and rooftop bar are seated on a first come, first served basis.
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6. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(6222)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 42 times today
Welcome to Murray's Restaurant. Minneapolis' original restaurant for steak since 1946 & home of the award winning Silver Butterknife Steak dinner for two. Also known for mouth watering garlic toast, Hickory Smoked shrimp appetizer, and home baked pies. Well into its third generation of family ownership, Murray's stands out among local and out of town diners alike as a true Twin Cities landmark & continues to provide the best in food and service as it did in 1946.
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7. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1127)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 70 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.
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8. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis
4.7
Exceptional(5278)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 14 times today
Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.
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9. Chianti Grill - Roseville
4.8
Exceptional(6778)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Roseville
Booked 47 times today
Nestled near Rosedale Center and Snelling Avenue, Chianti Grill is a celebrated culinary gem, proudly recognized as an OpenTable All-Around Best Restaurant winner. We delight your palate with a vibrant fusion of authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine, alongside aged Angus steaks and seafood. Our dishes are expertly paired with an impressive wine list featuring exquisite selections from California, Italy, and beyond. Experience our welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service ensuring every visit to Chianti Grill is simply the best!
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10. The Smack Shack
4.7
Exceptional(1759)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 41 times today
Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.
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  • OpenTable Diner
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    They treated me so well and the food was unbelievable. I enjoyed dining alone here while on travel but it’s also a great spot for dates and group dinners.
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    ZeloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.9
  • Brad
    Phoenix / Arizona •30 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Have not been to Manny’s in over 30 years (I don’t live in the area) and I had been so looking forward to being in Minneapolis and return to one of the best steak houses I know. Manny’s did not disappoint! The steak was great, the sides were great and dessert was enormous. Now I can’t wait to come back to Manny’s!
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    Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.8
  • OpenTable Diner
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Justin and Tanner were so kind and wonderful!! the shareables we ordered were so tasty, albeit small, and the wine pairings were excellent. we’ll definitely be back!
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    Milly's Wine Bar & BistroPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Northeast Minneapolis
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    4.9
  • Todd
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Delicious food and cocktails. Had the Roasted Brussels Sprouts and the Bison Steak Frites.The Brussels were very roasted and still moist and delicious. The Bison Steak was perfectly done and the accompanying fries tasty all alone or with the optional dill aioli. Only not was the food took a bit to arrive, but was well worth the wait.
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    TullibeePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.6
  • Kathryn
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 4, 2025
    Great place to celebrate a birthday with family! Salads and apps were terrific, followed by an excellent assortment of pizza. Tess, our server, was friendly, attentive and made our evening one to remember!
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    Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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    4.8

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