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Best Restaurants in Downtown

88 restaurants analyzed · Twin Cities

Downtown Minneapolis has quality above the Twin Cities average, led by American cooking with a strong steakhouse presence and Mediterranean, Asian, and Italian restaurants filling out the range. Prices lean heavily toward the higher end, and the dining here serves the business and entertainment crowd around Nicollet Mall and the theatre district.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Demi A+ · Chef’s counter tasting menu, Fine dining — Destination-level chef’s counter with exquisite, highly creative tasting menus and standout hospitality; expensive but...
• Alma A+ · Restaurant, Cafe — A polished New American tasting-menu spot with standout hospitality, nuanced cooking, and included service charge;...
• Spoon and Stable A · New American restaurant, Brunch — Chef-driven New American dining with creative seafood and pasta, polished service, and a lively room; expect premium...
• Kado no Mise A · Sushi and Omakase, Japanese — Destination-level omakase with refined, traditional sushi and a standout whiskey/cocktail bar; excellent service and...
• Zelo A · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Polished downtown Italian with strong service, house-made pastas, and seafood specials; excellent overall but pricey...
• The Capital Grille A · Steakhouse, Seafood — Polished downtown steakhouse with excellent service, classic sides, and premium steaks; pricey but generally worth it...
• Trieste Cafe A · Mediterranean deli, Greek — Beloved downtown lunch-only Mediterranean deli serving fresh, made-to-order gyros, salads, and plates with generous...
• Owamni by The Sioux Chef A · Restaurant, Native American restaurant — Destination-worthy Indigenous cuisine with creative, ingredient-driven plates and river views; excellent service and...
• Cobble Social House A · Sushi restaurant, Cocktail bar — Creative sushi and standout cocktails in a moody North Loop hideaway; excellent fish and drinks, but pricing is high...
• 112 Eatery A · Restaurant, New American — A beloved North Loop standby delivering polished New American plates, standout pastas, and attentive bar service in a...
• Town Hall Brewery A- · Brewpub, American restaurant — Community brewpub with standout burgers, curds, and a serious beer program; lively vibe with mostly friendly service,...
• Manny's Steakhouse A- · Steakhouse, American — A destination, old-school steakhouse delivering big, shareable plates and polished hospitality at high prices;...
• Ruth's Chris Steak House A- · Steakhouse, American — Classic upscale steakhouse delivering sizzling steaks and polished hospitality, priced for occasions; most diners leave...
• Murray's A- · Steakhouse, Cocktail bar — Classic downtown steakhouse with standout tableside steaks, polished service, and rich sides; pricey, seasoned...
• Hen House Eatery A- · Breakfast and brunch, American — Bustling downtown brunch spot with fast, friendly service, big portions, and creative Benedicts; expect waits at peak...
• Gai Noi A- · Laotian restaurant, Southeast Asian — Vibrant Lao flavors with standout wings, laab, and curries in a lively, design-forward space, but service consistency,...
• Tullibee A- · Scandinavian-inspired restaurant, Brunch — Stylish Nordic-leaning spot in the Hewing Hotel with creative tasting menus and standout trout; excellent service most...
• P.S. Steak A- · Steakhouse, Cocktail lounge — Destination steakhouse with creative starters and standout Denver steaks in a moody, historic setting; excellent...
• J.D. Hoyt's Supper Club A- · Steakhouse, Supper club — Classic Minneapolis supper club with charcoal-grilled chops, steaks, and Cajun accents; warm, attentive service and...
• The Butcher's Tale A- · Steakhouse, Fine dining — Modern wood-fired steakhouse delivering standout steaks, sausages, and desserts with lively ambiance; excellent for...
• Red Rabbit Minneapolis A- · Italian restaurant, Pizza restaurant — Lively North Loop Italian-American spot with wood-fired pizza, approachable pastas, strong cocktails, and engaged...
• Runyon's A- · American restaurant, Bar — Classic North Loop tavern famous for crispy buffalo wings and cold beer; lively, seat-yourself vibe with occasional...
• The Monte Carlo A- · American restaurant, Steak house — Classic North Loop institution with standout dry-rub wings, strong cocktails, and a timeless supper-club vibe; food is...
• Nicollet Island Inn A- · Fine dining restaurant, Event venue — Romantic, riverside fine dining with classic-leaning New American dishes, strong hospitality, and premium prices;...
• Brasa Premium Rotisserie- Northeast Minneapolis A- · Rotisserie and Southern-Latin comfort food, Creole-influenced — Crowd-pleasing rotisserie, pork, and vegan bowls with standout sauces and quick service; sides and service consistency...
• Maxwell's American Pub A- · American pub, Sports bar — Friendly Mill District pub with solid burgers, waffle fries, and strong service; prices are reasonable for food but...
• Butcher & The Boar A- · American restaurant, Steak house — Ambitious, meat-forward spot with standout sausages and smoked specialties, strong drinks, lively room, and occasional...
• Andrea Pizza A- · Pizza restaurant, By-the-slice — Top-tier New York-style slices in the downtown skyway with fast, friendly service and great lunch value; minor misses...
• Billy Sushi ビリー寿司 B+ · Sushi restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Creative, high-energy sushi spot delivering top-tier fish and flashy signature rolls, but expect premium prices, loud...
• Aster House B+ · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Atmosphere-forward Modern American spot with strong hospitality and good cocktails; food ranges from excellent to...
• Punch Pizza Northeast B+ · Pizzeria, Italian — Authentic Neapolitan pies fired fast with friendly counter service; great value and speed, with occasional crust...
• Porzana B+ · Steakhouse, Argentinian-inspired — Destination-worthy Argentinian-leaning steakhouse with creative pastas and seafood, excellent highs but real service...
• All Saints Restaurant B+ · Restaurant, American restaurant — Destination-worthy, vegetable-forward American spot with standout pastas and thoughtful plates, strong cocktails, and...
• Parlour B+ · American restaurant, Bar — Destination burger and cocktails in a lively North Loop bar; great for flavor seekers, but expect noise, crowds, fees,...
• 801 Chophouse B+ · Steakhouse, Fine dining — Classic high-end steakhouse with standout steaks and polished ambiance, but service inconsistency and occasional...
• Bar La Grassa B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Destination Italian with standout pastas and lively energy; great food and service, but loud, tight, and pricey—book...
• Sanjusan B+ · Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant, Pizza — Bold Japanese-Italian fusion with standout pizzas and pastas, lively multi-floor vibe, and inconsistent service pacing;...
• The Oceanaire Seafood Room B+ · Seafood restaurant, Fine dining — Upscale seafood and steaks with classic service touches; excellent crab cakes, swordfish, and baked Alaska, but pricing...
• Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza B+ · Pizzeria, American restaurant — Coal-fired, thin-crust pies with distinctive toppings and lively service; great for groups, moderately priced, but thin...
• The Local - Minneapolis B+ · Irish pub, Irish restaurant — Lively Irish pub downtown with reliable comfort food, standout fish and chips and curries, energetic atmosphere, and...
• Dakota B+ · Live music restaurant, Jazz club — Destination jazz club with intimate vibes, strong acoustics, and generally tasty American fare; seating sightlines and...
• Smack Shack B+ · Seafood restaurant, Bar — Lively North Loop seafood spot with standout lobster rolls, raw bar, and robust cocktails; great energy and portions,...
• Broadway Fast & Fresh Featuring Broadway Pizza B+ · Pizza restaurant, Quick service — Popular downtown skyway pizza and pasta counter with fast, friendly service and customizable options; great for quick...
• NOLO's Kitchen & Bar B+ · American restaurant, Brunch — Lively North Loop spot for creative American comfort with global twists, strong brunch and cocktails; good food and fun...
• The Cabana Club B+ · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Gorgeous riverfront spot with standout cocktails and creative fusion dishes, but service speed and food consistency can...
• Red Cow North Loop B+ · American restaurant, Bar & grill — A polished North Loop burger-and-more spot with lively vibes, attentive service, and standout curds and fries; value is...
• Brit's Pub B+ · British pub, Sports bar — Bustling downtown British pub with rooftop lawn bowling, reliable fish and chips and pub classics, good for groups and...
• Lotus Restaurant B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Asian restaurant — Neighborhood Vietnamese spot known for pho, egg rolls, and quick lunches; great value and friendly vibes, but delivery...
• Thai Garden Fusion B+ · Thai and Asian fusion restaurant, Casual dining — Lively Thai spot with generous portions and real heat, solid value at lunch and for students, but service speed, online...
• Chloe B+ · French brasserie, Cocktail bar — Lively French brasserie in the Mill District with standout classics (onion soup, mussels, escargot), buzzy ambiance,...
• Egg on a Roll B+ · Breakfast restaurant, Sandwich shop — Excellent, creative breakfast sandwiches from a convenience-store counter; standout flavors, quick service, and strong...
• Band Box Diner B+ · Diner, Breakfast and brunch — Classic downtown Minneapolis diner serving solid breakfasts and burgers at modest prices, with friendly owner-operators...
• Gorkha Palace Indian Cuisine B+ · Indian and Nepalese restaurant, Tibetan — Organic-leaning Indian-Nepalese spot with beloved momos and curries, but recent ownership change brings inconsistency...
• Ray J's American Grill B+ · Bar & grill, Sports bar — Neighborhood sports bar known for wings and burgers with creative pizzas; good food and portions, but service speed and...
• Lumi Restaurant B+ · Mediterranean/Turkish restaurant, Italian influences — Destination for Turkish mezze and kebabs in downtown with a huge, eclectic menu; food shines when you stick to Turkish...
• Cuzzy's Grill & Bar B+ · Bar & grill, Breakfast — Lively North Loop dive bar with friendly service, solid burgers and hearty breakfast at fair prices; small, noisy space...
• Kieran's Irish Pub B+ · Irish pub, Bar & grill — Festive Irish pub across from Target Center with reliable classics, lively pre-game energy, and fair value for the...
• Hell's Kitchen Inc. B+ · Restaurant, American — Lively, quirky downtown spot with all-day breakfast, burgers, and live music; food is crowd-pleasing with standouts,...
• Lyon's Pub B+ · Pub, Sports bar — Classic downtown pub delivering crowd-pleasing American fare and welcoming service with quick turns before events; some...
• Stray Dog B+ · American restaurant, Bar — Lively pub with a rare mirrored vegetarian menu and solid burgers, though service consistency and occasional order...
• Borough B · New American restaurant, Cocktail bar — Polished New American with standout burgers and creative plates; great for dates and celebrations, but expect premium...
• Jefe Urban Cocina B · Restaurant, Bar — Lively modern Mexican spot with strong patio vibes, solid tacos and cocktails, premium pricing, and energetic service;...
• Puttery B · Experiential bar and mini-golf, Cocktail bar — High-energy mini-golf bar with creative themes, strong cocktails, and decent bar bites, but pricing, service fees, and...
• Boludo B · Argentinian pizza and empanadas, Casual dining — Destination-worthy Argentinian-style pizza and standout empanadas with a counter-service model; delicious food, but...
• Masa & Agave Cantina B · Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish speakeasy-style Mexican spot with excellent cocktails, good-but-uneven food, lively dark ambiance, and service...
• Pryes Brewing Company B · Brewery with kitchen, Taproom — Destination brewery with excellent beer, lively riverside vibe, and wood-fired pizzas—but automatic 20% service charge...
• Vitali’s Cafe B · Kosher cafe, Creperie — Cozy kosher dairy cafe inside Hyatt Regency with fresh crepes, wraps, and salads; great hospitality but occasional long...
• Pizza Lucé Downtown B · Pizza restaurant, Bar — Creative pizza with standout vegan/gluten-free range; great late-night slices, but service can be uneven and security...
• Brühaven Craft Company B · Brewery taproom and cafe, Beer hall — Lively brewery-cafe hybrid with strong community vibe, friendly staff, and varied drinks beyond beer; expect automatic...
• Sisyphus Brewing & Comedy B · Brewery and comedy club, Taproom — Lively neighborhood brewery with strong community vibes and a fun comedy program; beer quality ranges from solid to...
• The Hyderabad Indian Grill North Loop B · Indian restaurant, Hyderabadi — Bold, spicy Hyderabadi flavors with late hours and strong vegan options; great biryanis and curries, but spice control,...
• Spitz Mediterranean Street Food B · Mediterranean restaurant, Bar — Casual counter-service doner spot with creative loaded fries, strong veg options, and a lively bar; great for quick...
• Roxy's Cabaret B · Dinner theater and drag cabaret, Brunch — High-energy drag cabaret with welcoming vibe, solid diner-style food, and fair prices; go for the show and plan on...
• Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant B · Italian restaurant, Family-style — Crowd-pleasing, family-style Italian-American spot with huge portions, lively vibe, and strong group-handling, but...
• Breva Bar & Grill B · Restaurant, Hotel restaurant — Stylish hotel-adjacent New American spot with standout wings, steaks and attentive named servers, but pacing and value...
• The Freehouse B · Brewpub restaurant, American — Lively North Loop brewpub with broad comfort-food menu, strong brunch, and house beers; service can be inconsistent and...
• Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse B · Brazilian steakhouse, Churrascaria — Destination-worthy Brazilian steakhouse with abundant tableside meats and a strong Market Table, but service pacing and...
• Celio B · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish Italian-American spot with strong cocktails and a compact, creative menu; good food and vibes, but service...
• Spice & Tonic - Indian Cuisine & Bar B · Indian restaurant, Bar — Polished, crowd-pleasing Indian spot with customizable spice, friendly service, and fair pricing; a few consistency and...
• Barrio B · Mexican & tequila bar, Tacos — Lively downtown taco and tequila spot with strong margaritas, good snacks, small portions, and uneven service; best for...
• Klassics Kitchen + Cocktails B · Restaurant & cocktail bar, Brunch — Vibrant brunch-and-cocktail spot with creative, Southern-leaning plates and warm hospitality, but service speed and...
• The Comedy Corner Underground B- · Comedy club with food/drink, Bar & grill — A small, lively basement comedy club with strong local talent and friendly vibes; seating is tight and shows can skew...
• Fulton Beer Taproom B- · Brewery taproom, Craft beer bar — Lively North Loop taproom with strong house beers, a solid slate of sandwiches and snacks, and a big patio near Target...
• Fuzzy's Taco Shop Taqueria B- · Taco restaurant, Tex-Mex — Casual Tex-Mex spot with strong nachos, breakfast burritos all day, fast late-night service, and lively bar energy;...
• The Nicollet Diner C+ · Diner, American restaurant — Classic 24/7-style diner with big breakfasts, shakes, and a lively attached cabaret; tasty staples and friendly service...
• La Doña Cervecería Brewery C+ · Brewpub, Mexican restaurant — A lively Latino-influenced brewery with standout house beers, energetic soccer-and-dance vibe, and an uneven but...
• Upstairs Circus MPLS C+ · Craft bar and DIY studio, Bar — Creative DIY projects with cocktails in a lively North Loop space; great fun but expect occasional understaffing,...
• Tom's Watch Bar - Minneapolis C · Sports bar, New American — Big-screen sports destination with lively service and crowd-pleasing bar food, but transparency issues on fees/pricing...

Top Cuisines

• American — 47 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 5 restaurants
• Pizza — 4 restaurants
• Japanese — 3 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 3 restaurants
• Italian — 3 restaurants
• Mexican — 3 restaurants
• Irish — 2 restaurants
• Brewpub — 2 restaurants
• Contemporary American — 1 restaurants

Michelin-Recognized in Downtown (1)

• Demi A+ · Michelin 1-star

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