Best Casual Restaurants in Brooklyn Park

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Pub 42

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • New Hope

We promise one thing at Pub 42; there will be a culinary culture both from a food and beverage perspective. And we want you — as a guest — to be part of it!We’re community-connected, food-driven, and are going to raise the bar. And we’re going to do this together.

2. Young Joni

4.6

Exceptional(807)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 52 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. Back bar reservations are available, and walk-ins are always welcome.

3. Baldamar

4.9

Exceptional(6798)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 143 times today

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.

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4. The Butcher's Tale

4.8

Exceptional(983)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 35 times today

The Butchers Tale presents a fresh approach to the culinary world of artisanal meats, bringing back favorites and introducing new tangy, melt-in-your-mouth options including Wagyu beef, double-cut smoked pork chops, our smoked beef long rib, grilled oysters and other extensive seafood offerings. The Butchers Tale has every mood, taste, budget, and craving covered, from specialty meats and steaks like Wagyu and prime steaks in our main dining room; to juicy burgers, fried chicken and handmade brats on our award-winning patio and beer garden. The Butchers Tale has everything needed to spend memorable time with family, friends and neighbors. We also feature 3 great private dining and event spaces that accommodate groups from 8 people up to 120.

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5. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5684)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 132 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. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1737)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 24 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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7. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

4.3

Awesome(5073)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 103 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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8. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5255)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 28 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.

9. noa

4.4

Awesome(156)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 27 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.

10. Zelo

4.9

Exceptional(4068)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 58 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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MJ
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I absolutely love Baldamar. It’s by far my favorite place to go. However, the last 2 times I was there, even though I had a reservation and request for bar seating, I was not able to sit in that area. Reservations were made weeks ahead of time and so it was slightly disappointing to not get a bar table. Other than that, the service is always amazing and the food is top tier. It definitely won’t deter me from coming back.
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BaldamarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Roseville
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4.9
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StuartVIP
South Dakota •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a good experience. Lemon ricotta pancakes are very good!! Bloody Mary’s are some of the best. Always good service even when busy.
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Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a delicious lunch. We shared three pizzas and an entree called Juk served in a bowl. The jasmine rice in the bottom of the bowl was like a warm porridge. It was so filling on a cold day. The short rib meat on the Juk was very tender. The shared entree was polished off. We opted for a spirit-free drink called El Santo because we were heading to a cookie decorating event afterward. The drink was delicious. The server recommended the drink, and she was spot on. We look forward to returning again.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.6
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Scott
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Our server was phenomenal and the food was excellent. Spent more than expected for a table in the bar area, but 100% will be back.
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The Butcher's TalePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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BarbaraVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •45 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 6, 2024
We had a very delightful evening that included excellent service and delicious food. Thanks to Ashley for being attentive but not invasive. I enjoyed my second turkey dinner and my husband loved his ribs. Pub 42 never disappoints thank you.!
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Pub 42Price: Moderate• American• New Hope
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4.5

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Pub 42

2. Young Joni

3. Baldamar

4. The Butcher's Tale

5. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

6. The Smack Shack

7. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

8. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

9. noa

10. Zelo

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