5 Best Historic Restaurants in Chisago City

5 restaurants available nearby

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1. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1127)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 61 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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2. Nicollet Island Inn

4.7

Exceptional(3419)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 11 times today

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.

3. Blondette

3.7

Very Good(112)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 3 times today

A local favorite, Blondette is a brunch restaurant located on the fifth floor of the historic Rand Tower Hotel in a bright, glass-covered atrium with an outdoor terrace and firepits and one of Minneapolis’ only retractable roofs. Blondette offers a casual brunch each weekend from 9am - 2pm that highlights the best of American cuisine fused with local ingredients.Blondette also offers curated holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter and Mother's Day. SPECIAL OFFER: The 2,000 sq. ft. restaurant is available for private dining, reception events or a full buyout for up to 80 people. Book an event by March 31, 2025 and 10% off your event package!

4. Bar Rufus

new

4.3

Awesome(1)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 1 time today

NEWLY REOPENED! Bar Rufus is a sophisticated restaurant and bar located on the street level of the historic Rand Tower Hotel. Open for breakfast, dinner, coffee, and cocktails, Bar Rufus features an all-new modern American menu with an elevated twist on classic gastropub fare like braised beef, cheese curds with spicy honey, and charcuterie & cheese along with inventive cocktails and a curated wine list. Coffee connoisseurs can enjoy the finest Italian Lavazza coffee, including the signature Lavazza espresso martini, which pays homage to the timeless appeal of café culture. Whether starting the day with an indulgent breakfast or winding down with an elegant dinner, Bar Rufus promises to be a gathering place where history and modernity meet in perfect harmony. Diners visiting Bar Rufus during the month of February will enjoy a complimentary Lavazza coffee with any breakfast entree. Mention this offer to your server to redeem.

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5. Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis

4.5

Awesome(717)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 3 times today

If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in Minneapolis, MN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. The Minneapolis, MN Buca at Harmon Place and South 12th Street is just down the street from the renovated Orpheum Theatre, perfectly situated for dinner and a show.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

2. Nicollet Island Inn

3. Blondette

4. Bar Rufus

5. Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis

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