Best Date Night Restaurants in Downtown / Loring Park

10 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(2857)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 59 times today

Bring your big appetite to the big city. In downtown Minneapolis, The Melting Pot is your quintessential fine-dining restaurant. Start with freshly made salads and handcrafted dressings before you skewer succulent strips of steak, and finish the smorgasbord with our famous chocolate fondue. Desserts rank high here, and just like the complex taste of our entrées, there’s something to be said of our artisan cheeses and luscious chocolates. But in our cozy corner of dessert paradise, we’re more than just a classy addition to Minnesota’s culinary scene. We are casual and approachable, which makes us an excellent choice for reconnecting with long-lost friends, updating loved ones about your life, or simply breaking the ice on a romantic date.

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2. Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park

4.7

Exceptional(2181)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 109 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in St. Louis Park. 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'd love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.977.800 for take out.Online reservations available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com

3. Milwaukee Road

4.4

Awesome(200)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 14 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.

4. Stonegarden

new

5.0

Exceptional(14)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • South Minneapolis

Booked 10 times today

Minutes from Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport (MSP), Stonegarden blends global influences with French technique to create a chef-driven destination for breakfast and brunch. Join us when meeting friends, enjoying a date day, or business lunch; our modern, bright, and warm space is perfect for groups and individuals. Start with our nourishing bone broths, the Scotch Egg or Maryland Crab Cake. Perhaps, indulge in the Poutine with smoked tomato gravy and sunny egg. Favorites include the French Onion Omelette, Norwegian Benedict with house-cured gravlax, Challah French Toast or delectable tartines. Pair your meal with our handcrafted cocktails, like the Espresso Martini or Sage 75, mocktails, unique wines, or espresso beverages. Vegan, vegetarian, halal-friendly, and gluten-free choices make Stonegarden inclusive and welcoming.Open early, Stonegarden is perfect for travelers, locals, and business persons seeking delicious breakfast and brunch.

5. Uptown Lobby

3.6

Very Good(9)

Price: Expensive

• Southern Spain • Calhoun Isles

Booked 1 time today

Add our bar and restaurant in Minneapolis, MN to your weekend plans, date night or special occasion!Maybe you’re looking for a place to enjoy live music, karaoke, dancing or bingo along with your favorite Local spirits in our unique craft cocktails. Maybe you’d like a unique, Spanish-inspired meal for dinner. If you come to the Uptown Lobby at Granada Theater in uptown Minneapolis, you can find these things and more. At our bar and restaurant, we serve a wide variety of local spirits, craft beers serve flavorful brunches and dinners and host all kinds of events. Weekly and daily specials available. Perfect for after work, date night.

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6. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(6182)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 168 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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7. FireLake Grill House Mall of America

4.6

Exceptional(910)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bloomington

Booked 29 times today

Enjoy farm-to-table dining in the heart of the city at the highly acclaimed FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar, located in Radisson Blu Mall of America. Voted one of the best restaurants in Mall of America. Each dish is prepared with local, Midwestern ingredients from Twin Cities-based food artisans like Red Table Meat Co. and Stickney Hill Dairy. Our culture is deeply rooted in the flavors and service of the north. From a two-person date night to a 100-person special event, we have you covered. Our private dining spaces are perfect for holiday parties, corporate meetings, wedding rehearsals, baby showers, birthday parties, and friend/family gatherings. We are open 365 days of the year, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving, and New Years. Whether you are from out of town or from down the street come experience a taste of Minnesota at FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar. *Covered Parking Garage with Validated Parking when dining in FireLake.*Valet Parking Offered.

8. Starling

new

5.0

Exceptional(0)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Edina

Booked 27 times today

Starling is a globally inspired eatery in a neighborhood setting. You'll find classic American favorites with dishes inspired by southeast asian flavors, mediterranean spices and much more. Our craft cocktail list brings an eclectic worldly take on familiar drinks. The custom wood finishing and an abundance of plant greenery gives Starling an elegance that remains accessible. We are perfect for families in their Sunday finest and neighbors in their jogging outfit, meeting up for happy hour with friends or that special night out with a date. With ample booth seating and a beautiful wood bar we offer a variety of seating options and dining areas. We're located in the Maison Green apartment building facing highway 100. We have a free parking lot and offer valet services during our busiest times most evenings. Delivery and Takeout are available.

9. The BoardRoom

5.0

Exceptional(4)

Price: Moderate

• American • Edina

Booked 1 time today

The Boardroom is a full service American restaurant in the heart of Minneapolis’ South Metro. The Boardroom creates new framework for its original structure: an unpretentious office space with simply delicious food. Whether you are dining in the chic yet comfortable restaurant or enjoying a bite while you play a round of indoor golf, you’ll feel like you’ve reached the top. Three bars on two floors, whatever your mood there’s a spot perfect for you. Ambient lighting, comfortable seating, great music and flawless cocktails abound.18 Trackman iO simulators fill our 30,000 sq ft of space at Office Golf. The brand-new Trackman iO simulators, found nowhere else in Minneapolis, are ceiling mounted. This ensures the device is always properly calibrated creating the ultimate indoor golf experience.

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10. Dave & Buster's - Edina

4.4

Awesome(46)

Price: Moderate

• American • Edina

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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john
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
I met 3 friends for lunch. We shared 2 meatballs as an appetizer. They were fantastic and 2 meatballs were plenty for an appetizer. Our meal orders were all over the menu. All were delicious but the winner was the "Minute Chicken". We shared the Banana Pudding for dessert. There was plenty to share and was the best banana pudding that I have ever had. The place was packed on this Tuesday for lunch, but our server, Jessie, treated us as if we were the only table in the house. I can't wait to go back.
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.7
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Brendavip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience at Hazelwood. Tasty lunch with friends with great service in a comfortable setting and reasonable price
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Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis ParkPrice: Moderate• American• St. Louis Park
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4.7
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Leslie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I've been to 3 of the 4 Hazelwoods in the twin cities area. The Woodbury restaurant is by far the best! Ambiance , food presentation, and quality of food were all outstanding. No complaints and I would prefer to go back to this location than any other. (however, it took us an hour to get there). The noise level was too high. It was hard to talk to the other couple we were with due to the high volume of noise.
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Hazelwood - WoodburyPrice: Moderate• American• Woodbury
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4.7
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Linda
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food and service are always super. Enjoy the comfort of the resturant.
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Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka BayPrice: Moderate• American• Excelsior
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4.6
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Heidi
Minneapolis - St. Paul •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 16, 2024
Went to the Candlelit concert at the theatre and decided to eat at the uptown lobby beforehand. Food was delicious and we made it to the concert right on time.
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Uptown LobbyPrice: Expensive• Southern Spain• Calhoun Isles
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3.6

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

2. Hazelwood Food & Drink - St. Louis Park

3. Milwaukee Road

4. Stonegarden

5. Uptown Lobby

6. Hazelwood Bloomington

7. FireLake Grill House Mall of America

8. Starling

9. The BoardRoom

10. Dave & Buster's - Edina

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