Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Twin Cities / Minneapolis

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Twin Cities / Minneapolis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Stonegarden

4.9

4.9 (41)

$30 and under

Breakfast

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Stephanie

Dined today

We had a wonderful chefs dinner with wine pairing! Everything was delicious. A fabulous evening!

Rincon 38

4.8

4.8 (1436)

$31 to $50

Spanish

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

We are a fun & cozy neighborhood Spanish Tapas bar offering a great selection of old world wines by the glass & bottle, as well as rotating craft beers on tap and in the bottle.

Top review

Clare

Dined today

We go to Rincon for special occasions because the food is always great and the service is perfect. Even when the place is full, it is still quiet. We just enjoy going there.

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4.8

4.8 (159)

$31 to $50

Pizzeria

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

Pizzeria Lola is James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim's neighborhood pizzeria in Minneapolis. Our menu features signature wood-fired pizzas, sharable salads & sides, wine & beer wine, and a curated list of classic cocktails. Pizzas include familiar classics including My Sha-Roni (pepperoni & sausage) and Margherita, and signature guest favorites like Lady Zaza (kimchi and Korean sausage) and Korean BBQ (our #1 best-seller). Our menu is vegetarian-friendly and offers a housemade gluten-free crust as an option for all of our pizzas.

Pizzeria Lola has been featured in the New York Times and on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," "CBS Saturday" and Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza."

Pizzeria Lola is located in Southwest Minneapolis (just off Highway 62) and is easily accessible on the way to or from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.

We're open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are available and walk-ins are always welcome.

Top review

Mark

Dined today

Wonderful service, terrific food. (Many vegetarian options) Great attention to detail from kitchen to servers.

The Hilltop

4.8

4.8 (1066)

$30 and under

American

Edina

About the restaurant

Thank you for your reservation.
We look forward to seeing you soon.

Top review

stevenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Always great. Was again. From cocktails to onion rings (best!) to entrees, superb. Thanks

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Popular dish

French Onion

Dan’s Bar and Grill

4.8

4.8 (625)

$30 and under

Burgers

Red Wing

About the restaurant

CLASSIC FOOD with a TWIST is the fare at Dan’s Bar and Grill! The menu features country favoites with a little taste of the city! You’ll always find good food, well prepared and something for everyone! Our menu changes quarterly, so make sure you stop back often!

Top review

Todd

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

The food was delicious. Burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were the best! Hot & Crispy.

The Block

4.8

4.8 (256)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis Park

About the restaurant

The Block Food + Drink is located just off Louisiana Ave. S on Walker Street for lunch or dinner daily and brunch on weekends. The Block serves up hot broasted chicken, elevated bar food, sandwiches and burgers, rice bowls, vegan items, and more. We offer both indoor and outdoor seating with a year-round patio for your enjoyment.

Top review

MikeVIP

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

We were super impressed with their new monthly special! For $29, two people get to pick 1 appetizer, 2 side salads or soup, and 2 entrees. (All from a list of selections) Not only was it a great deal, but they were also new and delicious items! We loved the "Dirty Sodas" as well - so flavorful! It was another great night and we extremely enjoyed Keith as our server. We had a blast - so many laughs, great conversations, amazing food, and wonderful atmosphere!

Stanley's Northeast Bar Room

4.7

4.7 (40)

$30 and under

American

Northeast Minneapolis

About the restaurant

Craft Beer Bar in Northeast Minneapolis. Stanley's Northeast Bar Room in Minneapolis!

Top review

Betsy

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Excellent Reubens, really nice house salad on the side. Service was just good enough, it was a busy lunchtime. Portions are massive. My bro in law had the mac and cheese with pulled pork and it was huge (but he ate it all!!). 1/2 Reuben was plenty for me with the salad. I'd go again.

The Howe Daily Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (123)

$30 and under

American

Longfellow

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Lin

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Met a friend who had never been to The Howe for a meeting & we had a wonderful, tasty lunch experience. We will be back!

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Experience

Snow Globe Experience

Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill - Mall of America

4.2

4.2 (358)

$30 and under

American

Bloomington

About the restaurant

Cadillac Ranch is an eclectic mix of great food, great service, and a fun and entertaining experience. We feature a made from scratch menu with a wide variety of steaks, burgers, seafood, pasta, salads and outstanding flatbreads. Couple that with multiple bars, a mechanical bull, and a rock ’n roll inspired décor that will keep you coming back for more. Cadillac Ranch creates a fun, comfortably social atmosphere, delivers great service and well mixed drinks along with a large selection of beers.

Top review

Bill

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Loved everything about Cadillac Ranch! Our waitress Dev was amazing!

Woolley's Kitchen & Bar

4.2

4.2 (1143)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Bloomington

About the restaurant

Woolley's has been known as the best steakhouse in the South Metro for over 20 years. We offer our guests a first class dining experience. Our 150 seat dining room overlooks running brooks and the tropical hotel atrium creating a dining atmosphere like no other.Lunch is served Monday-Friday 11am- 2pm Happy HourMonday-Friday 4pm-6pm

Top review

Gabrielle

Dined on Jan 4, 2025

We always love the food here! So awesome in the Hilton embassy suites by the mall of America! So nice to walk from our room. Great, quick service!!! Thank you!

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