Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Dinkytown

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Milwaukee Road

4.1

Excellent(216)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 20 times today

Milwaukee Road at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a favorite among guests as well as Twin Cities residents, featuring distinct menus with specialized and local flare. You can always count on Milwaukee Road for a hearty breakfast buffet to start the day, followed by unique regional lunch and dinner entrées.Our chef combines the best of regional culinary specialties with memorable dishes and tempting desserts – any of which pairs beautifully with a selection from our wine list or one of our many regional craft ales. Enjoy your meal in the gorgeous restaurant dining room or our outdoor seasonal patio; you'll find either setting to be warm, welcoming and distinctly Minnesota.

2. UNION Rooftop

4.2

Awesome(3312)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 44 times today

A word from UNION RooftopExperience the Union of talent, creativity, art, food, and design.Kaskaid Hospitality has been credited with bringing dining in the Twin Cities to new heights, and UNION Rooftop is the crown jewel in its latest unveiling of unique hospitality concepts. Painstaking attention was paid to every detail, from restoring the building’s original architectural treasures to installing the one-of-a-kind retractable rooftop. UNION has engaged a talented culinary team that holds themselves to the highest standards, ensuring every dish is special, surprising, and cohesive. We have created a menu that can be experienced in just the right proportions, from an elegant snack before the theater, to a celebratory private dining tasting menu featuring ingredients that change daily.Valet Parking Available Nightly

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3. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5263)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 32 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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4. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.5

Awesome(4303)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 17 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.

5. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1325)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 12 times today

The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center, The Orpheum, Pantages, and State Theaters.

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6. Chianti Grill - Roseville

4.7

Exceptional(6682)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Roseville

Booked 94 times today

Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged Angus steaks and seafood. The award-winning food is complimented by an extensive wine list featuring selections from California, Italy, and around the world. Chianti Grill's friendly service and warm inviting atmosphere make for a memorable experience.

7. The Smack Shack

4.5

Awesome(1740)

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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8. The Howe Daily Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(116)

Price: Moderate

• American • Longfellow

Booked 20 times today

The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar located on Minneapolis' south side. Dog-friendly patio, local spirits, local beer. Sports bar.

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9. Axel's - Roseville

4.0

Excellent(888)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Roseville

Booked 9 times today

Axels Charhouse is located in the northern suburb of Roseville and is attached to the DoubleTree By Hilton Roseville Hotel. The restaurant features classic American cuisine. Having the availability of various private meeting rooms makes Axels Charhouse the perfect spot for special events. Fine dining enthusiasts have found that the Charhouse is the perfect dining location to return to. Axels, “where traditions and memories are made.”

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10. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.8

Exceptional(6246)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 192 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We would love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com

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ShelleyVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Nate was are wait person. He was attentive and perfect. We loved our dinner & tried many things. Can’t wait till next year. Table 107 .. thank you! Merry Christmas
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Pat
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Most lobby restaurants are not the greatest experience. The Milwaukee, however, was a pleasant surprise. From a gracious hostess to a joyful waitress, to a very, very good meal for the four of us. The only food negative was a relatively bland dressing on the Caesar salad. T”My pappardelle was outstanding and the others felt the risotto, burger and salmon were very fine.
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Milwaukee RoadPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.1
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Jane
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a reservation and arrived about 10 minutes early. The person at the front desk checked us in, but then forgot about us.
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Chianti Grill - RosevillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Roseville
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4.7
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Jeff
Minneapolis - St. Paul •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We felt taken care of, the service was attentive and very friendly. When a mistake was made, the waiter addressed it right away. The atmosphere was vibrant on a downtown Friday night. We'd asked for a booth in a somewhat quieter area and got exactly what we wanted. Our family had a wonderful night out.
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CRAVE - LaSalle PlazaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.5
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jen
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Sea bass was amazing. Loved my ginger smash drink. Everyone was very happy with their order.
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UNION RooftopPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.2

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Milwaukee Road

2. UNION Rooftop

3. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

5. The News Room

6. Chianti Grill - Roseville

7. The Smack Shack

8. The Howe Daily Kitchen

9. Axel's - Roseville

10. Hazelwood Bloomington

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