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1. Baldamar
4.9
Exceptional(7021)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Roseville
Booked 132 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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2. Young Joni
4.8
Exceptional(866)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis
Booked 69 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!
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3. Chianti Grill - Roseville
4.7
Exceptional(6762)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Roseville
Booked 58 times today
Nestled near Rosedale Center and Snelling Avenue, Chianti Grill is a celebrated culinary gem, proudly recognized as an OpenTable All-Around Best Restaurant winner. We delight your palate with a vibrant fusion of authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine, alongside aged Angus steaks and seafood. Our dishes are expertly paired with an impressive wine list featuring exquisite selections from California, Italy, and beyond. Experience our welcoming atmosphere and exceptional service ensuring every visit to Chianti Grill is simply the best!
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4. Butcher & the Boar
4.6
Exceptional(121)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Mill District
Booked 52 times today
We are fine-casual dining with a fire at the core of its heart. Through the smoke and whiskey ashes of the previous iteration which closed its doors in 2020 rises a new haze of smoke and whiskey as we bring back this iconic brand, smoked meats, bourbon, beer, deep hues, and various spaces to a new location in the North Loop. Butcher & The Boar will honor its beloved roots, while spreading new ones in the fresh foundation that will help our guests embark on a journey with notes of nostalgia that carry the torch forward with new tastes and experiences. With immense gratitude, we invite you to Live Full Boar with us.
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5. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(6219)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 44 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.
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6. Tullibee
4.6
Exceptional(1439)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 24 times today
Tullibee celebrates the lakes and woods cuisine that is so deeply woven into the fabric of Minnesota. Named for a fish native to our Minnesota waters, Tullibee is a tribute to our beautiful state and brings its fresh and authentic flavors to each dish we serve. Under Chef Marque Collins lead, Tullibee's new menu is curated with intention to allow guests to try multiple items on the menu. We will be serving more smaller portions of the menu items meant to be ordered many at a time on a rolling basis throughout the meal allowing guests to experience different options. Come and experience the flavors of the North! Tullibee is a taste of Minnesota. *Reservations are for Tullibee only. Our lounge and rooftop bar are seated on a first come, first served basis.
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7. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1122)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 51 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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8. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Minneapolis
4.8
Exceptional(6832)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 54 times today
The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.
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9. Nicollet Island Inn
4.8
Exceptional(3419)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 13 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.
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10. The Smack Shack
4.6
Exceptional(1754)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 38 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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  • Mark
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •67 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    Still the best steaks in town. Dennis provided excellent service. We were celebrating a birthday, and a complimentary dessert with a candle to blow out was provided.
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    Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail LoungePrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.8
  • Emily
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    First time here and restaurant week did a great job portraying what they offer. The service was amazing from once we walked in. 3 course meal for an exceptional price only took a picture of our appetizer cause we were excited for what was offered next.
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    Butcher & the BoarPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Mill District
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    4.6
  • Violet
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We went for restaurant week and the food was amazing. We ordered oysters off menu from the restaurant week menu and it was delicious. We had the best server, Theresa. She was so personable and the staff at Baldamar was top notch. I worked in the restaurant industry for a long time and have eaten at many restaurants whether it’s 3 Michelin stars to James Beard award winning places and Baldamar was up there. The staff made sure the plates were cleared, water was filled, checked on us consistently but very timely and food came out perfect!! Definitely recommend Baldamar!
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    BaldamarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Roseville
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    4.9
  • Shelley
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    It was great. Celebrated our anniversary & they even had a little sign on our table congratulating us. It was a nice touch. Our waiter was great and catered to our every need.
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    Chianti Grill - RosevillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Roseville
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    4.7
  • Leo
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 17, 2025
    Our entire experience exceeded expectations…innovative menu was exceptional. Professional staff were gracious, experienced, personable, helpful and knowledgeable. There was tasty music and we could converse and hear. I highly recommend Young Joni for an adventure into fresh dining experience dealt by professional staff.
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    Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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    4.8

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