Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Golden Valley

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Thirty Bales

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Hopkins

Booked 2 times today

Thirty Bales is a celebration of everything Midwestern cuisine has to offer. We're an upbeat neighborhood restaurant bringing together bright personalities, bold recipes, clean ingredients and craft spirits and playing with the flavors that make the Midwest a place unlike any other.If you're curious about our name, it comes from the legend of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. As the story goes, Babe had an appetite as big as Bunyan himself and is rumored to have eaten 30 bales of hay a day.Like our restaurant's big blue spirit animal, we're a pack of people that lives to eat and drink. We're endlessly in love with the Midwest and its connection to seasonal ingredients grown close to home. It's what inspires our menu and our team. And it's what inspires us as we tell our own story with the flavors and spirits of the Midwest.

2. Ciao Bella

4.9

Exceptional(6655)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 119 times today

CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING. PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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3. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1108)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 46 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.

4. Zelo

4.9

Exceptional(4077)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 41 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.

5. Aspen and Oak

4.5

Awesome(2)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Bloomington

Located in the Doubletree Bloomington South Hotel on the corner of HWY 100 & 494. We feature local flavors and ingredients. Big screen TVs great for cheering on the local (or not so local) teams. 14 Taps showcasing local (and Micro) breweries. Hand crafted cocktails. Handmade desserts. Best kept secret in Bloomington! **************Mother's Day Brunch.Sunday May 12, 2024 11am-2PM.Build your own Omelete Station, Ham & Marinated Tri Tip Carving Station, various fruits, salads, entrees and desserts. Adults $40 Children 12 & Under $15.

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6. LARS Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(0)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Welcome to LARS Restaurant & BarOur Bloomington, MN eatery provides a casual dining experience with a menu infused with local ingredients and flavors.The features, feel, and ambiance of LARS is specifically designed to resonate with all our patrons, on many levels. From delicious cocktails to bar rituals and even live music, there is always a welcoming atmosphere.

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Joey
Orange County •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
One of our favorites in the north loop! Great food and cocktails
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Nolo's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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StanVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Ciao Bella has been our favorite for 30+ years. The consistency of excellent cuisine and service is world class! Our favorite server Seth, truly sets the table for wonderful evening. Our fav's of Walleye Milanese, Chicken parm, parmesan crusted shrimp, ahi tuna crisps and Tortigliona Rosa were enjoyed by all.
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Ciao BellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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4.9
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TOM
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wonderful food, service and ambiance! Always above expectations!
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Thirty BalesPrice: Moderate• American• Hopkins
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4.3
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KAt
Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Food is always good. We especially liked the Italian ice cream sundae! What a treat!
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ZeloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / North Loop
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4.9
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Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2024
The food was great and staff was very friendly! Made for a great Mother's Day brunch for my mom, my sister, and me!
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Aspen and OakPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Bloomington
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4.5

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Thirty Bales

2. Ciao Bella

3. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4. Zelo

5. Aspen and Oak

6. LARS Restaurant & Bar

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