Best Cozy Restaurants in Albert Lea

56 restaurants available nearby

1. Rincon 38

4.8

Exceptional(1425)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • South Minneapolis

Booked 8 times today

We are a fun & cozy neighborhood Spanish Tapas bar offering a great selection of old world wines by the glass & bottle, as well as rotating craft beers on tap and in the bottle.

2. noa

4.5

Awesome(152)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 21 times today

Noa, situated in the IDS Center in the heart of Minneapolis, provides guests with chef-crafted dishes in a welcoming and expansive setting. The restaurant exudes a cozy ambiance and vibrant energy, offering a selection of upscale yet accessible menu options. Featuring earthy hues and abundant natural light and greenery, Noa creates a relaxed environment for visitors throughout the year. Additionally, the establishment includes a private dining space for hosting events and is capable of handling large orders and accommodating special requests.

3. The Copper Hen

4.6

Exceptional(2158)

Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to the award winning premier farm-to-table restaurant and bakery in Minneapolis! Serving incredible comfort food from scratch - including chicken pot pie, steak, an incredible brunch, Easter brunch, Mother's Day brunch, and more! Enjoy an amazing cocktail list, beer on tap and wines by the bottle and glass. Also, great for large groups.

4. Blondette

4.1

Excellent(100)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 4 times today

Blondette is a French-inspired restaurant, concepted by award-winning Chef Daniel del Prado, offering traditional French cuisine fused with Pacific Northwest ingredients. Housed in a glass-covered atrium complete with an outdoor terrace and one of Minneapolis’ only retractable roofs, Blondette invites guests to mix and mingle under the stars all year long. In addition to dinner daily, each Saturday and Sunday, Blondette serves up elevated brunch fare from 9am - 2pm. Reservations recommended but not required. We also offer curated holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter and Mother's Day. LOCATION: Blondette is located on the 5th floor of the iconic Rand Tower Hotel, conveniently attached to the Downtown Minneapolis Skyway. Each of Rand Tower Hotel’s restaurants and bars is a destination all its own, offering locals and travelers a unique culinary journey they won’t find anywhere else.PARKING: $10 valet parking is available with dining validation.

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5. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(2859)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 32 times today

Bring your big appetite to the big city. In downtown Minneapolis, The Melting Pot is your quintessential fine-dining restaurant. Start with freshly made salads and handcrafted dressings before you skewer succulent strips of steak, and finish the smorgasbord with our famous chocolate fondue. Desserts rank high here, and just like the complex taste of our entrées, there’s something to be said of our artisan cheeses and luscious chocolates. But in our cozy corner of dessert paradise, we’re more than just a classy addition to Minnesota’s culinary scene. We are casual and approachable, which makes us an excellent choice for reconnecting with long-lost friends, updating loved ones about your life, or simply breaking the ice on a romantic date.

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6. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1100)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 43 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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7. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(6167)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 46 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.

8. Masa & Agave

4.2

Awesome(62)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Masa & Agave, a speakeasy-style cantina hidden below stairs at the historic Hotel Ivy in Downtown Minneapolis. On Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's from 8pm to Close we are first-come, first-served and do not accept reservations during this time.Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times. Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs. Our collection of 200 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!

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9. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.8

Exceptional(5246)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 30 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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10. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3048)

Price: Moderate

• American • Calhoun Isles

Booked 14 times today

Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.

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Janelle
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful brunch at Copper Hen. I had the avocado toast which was fantastic and the bloody hell.
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The Copper HenPrice: Moderate• American• Whittier
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4.6
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Emmanuel
Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great breakfast and we will definitely be back for lunch.
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BlondettePrice: Expensive• Contemporary French / American• Downtown / Mill District
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4.1
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Alexvip
Denver / Colorado •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Went there with the family, and had a wonderful time. The service was wonderful and the food tasted fantastic.
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The Melting Pot - MinneapolisPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Lvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •140 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was flavorful and delicious! What a nice change from other local restaurants that persist in over-salting their dishes. It was also nice that the background music was just that—background, not deafening, no thumping bass. We look forward to our next date night at Noa!
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noaPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.5
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Joanna
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
This is the best Spanish tapas restaurant ever. I am shocked it is not packed every night of the week. Every dish is to cry for, service outstanding, wine delectable. I am a dedicated regular and bring all of my out of town guests here. They have much to be proud of. SO well done.
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Rincon 38Price: Expensive• Spanish• South Minneapolis
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4.8

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56 restaurants available nearby

1. Rincon 38

2. noa

3. The Copper Hen

4. Blondette

5. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

6. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

7. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

8. Masa & Agave

9. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

10. Mill Valley Kitchen

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