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Best Restaurants in Uptown

36 restaurants analyzed · Twin Cities

Uptown has quality above the Twin Cities average, with American and Asian cooking leading alongside Latin American, Japanese, and Mexican options along Hennepin and Lake. Prices split roughly evenly between affordable and higher-end, and the neighbourhood has a more casual, walkable feel than downtown.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• The Tasting Room A · Wine bar, Small plates — Cozy Uptown wine bar delivering thoughtful flights, hospitable service, and French-leaning small plates; great for...
• Nightingale A · Restaurant and cocktail bar, American — Stylish Uptown spot for inventive small plates and standout cocktails, best for dates and sharing; lively vibe, strong...
• Waterbury Restaurant A- · Restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish neighborhood spot with polished service, creative American plates, strong cocktails, and live jazz; prices skew...
• Valerie's Taqueria Inc A- · Taqueria, Mexican — Small, counter-service taqueria turning out standout street tacos, tamales, and salsas at friendly prices; limited...
• The Breakfast Club MPLS A- · Breakfast and brunch restaurant, Bar — High-energy 80s-themed brunch spot with fun drinks, sweet-leaning crowd-pleasers, and friendly service; expect waits,...
• Baba's Hummus House & Mana'eesh Bakery A- · Middle Eastern counter-service restaurant, Bakery — Creative Palestinian hummus bowls, mana'eesh, and coffee in a stylish counter-service space; great flavors and...
• The Kenwood Restaurant A- · New American restaurant, Brunch restaurant — Cozy neighborhood New American spot with standout brunch and creative pastas; excellent food, occasionally uneven...
• Lake & Irving Restaurant & Bar A- · Restaurant, Bar — Creative gastropub with standout burgers, brunch, and Asian-influenced plates; strong service, moderate prices, minor...
• Morrissey's Irish Pub A- · Irish pub, Bar — Lively Uptown Irish pub with hearty classics, strong drinks program, and friendly service; good value for casual meals...
• My Huong Kitchen A- · Vietnamese restaurant, Creperie — Small, welcoming Vietnamese spot with standout pho, bun salads, and banh mi; warm owner-led hospitality, quick service,...
• Taqueria El Primo A- · Food truck, Mexican — A beloved taco truck serving flavorful, affordable street tacos with quick, friendly service; expect heat-forward...
• Wrecktangle Pizza B+ · Pizza restaurant, Bar — Destination for Detroit-style pies with crispy frico edges and inventive toppings; great drinks and vibe, but pricing,...
• Rinata Restaurant B+ · Italian restaurant, Pasta — Cozy Uptown Italian spot for fresh handmade pastas and warm service; a few consistency and portion-value quibbles, but...
• World Street Kitchen B+ · Restaurant, Casual dining — Creative global street-food mashups with counter-ordering and strong flavors; great for adventurous eaters, but...
• Namaste Cafe B+ · Restaurant, Indian — Vibrant Indian-Nepalese spot with standout curries, plentiful vegan options, and a charming patio, but expect slow...
• Quang Restaurant B+ · Vietnamese restaurant, Pho restaurant — Beloved Vietnamese stalwart on Eat Street offering flavorful pho, bun, and rice platters at moderate prices, with...
• Red Cow Uptown B+ · American restaurant, Bar & grill — A lively Uptown go-to for creative burgers, strong drinks, and seasonal holiday pop-ups, with generally good service...
• Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ B+ · Japanese BBQ (yakiniku), Japanese — Fun, social grill-at-table Japanese BBQ with quality meats and lively service; expect waits, limited parking, and...
• Barbette B+ · French bistro, Brunch — Cozy neighborhood French bistro with reliably good classics, standout fries and desserts, solid service, and moderate...
• Our Kitchen B+ · Breakfast diner, American restaurant — Classic, tiny diner with standout pancakes and hash browns, long waits, limited seating, and occasional service...
• Pizza Lucé Uptown B+ · Pizza restaurant, Bar — Creative, vegan-friendly pizza spot with reliable delivery and slices, solid food, but inconsistent service and...
• The Bulldog Uptown B+ · Bar & grill, American restaurant — Reliable Uptown sports-bar hangout with standout curds, burgers, and dogs, lively vibe, and inconsistent but improving...
• Eat Street Crossing B+ · Food hall, Cocktail bar — Vibrant Asian-leaning food hall with ramen, Vietnamese soups, sushi, and a central bar; great vibe and variety, but...
• moto-i B+ · Ramen restaurant and sake brewpub, Japanese-inspired — Lively ramen-and-buns spot with in-house sake; creative, crowd-pleasing menu and strong service, with occasional broth...
• Punch Pizza Lake Street B · Pizzeria, Italian — Beloved Neapolitan pizzeria delivering fast, flavorful pies with standout salads and fair prices; expect occasional...
• bb.q Chicken Uptown Minneapolis B · Korean fried chicken, Fast casual — Crispy Korean fried chicken with many sauces, solid value for fast-casual; expect waits at peak times and sweeter...
• Granada Theater B · Dinner theater and live music venue with restaurant, Event venue — Stunning historic venue with memorable candlelight and jazz shows; food and drinks can be pricey and service/seat...
• Tenka Ramen B · Ramen restaurant, Japanese restaurant — Cozy counter-order ramen shop with generous portions and friendly staff; broths please many but a minority report bland...
• The Lowry B · American restaurant, Bar — Reliable Uptown spot for American comfort food and brunch with parking and a lively bar; food is generally good though...
• Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater B · Restaurant-bowling-theater hybrid, American — Vintage bowling alley with a lively bar and a surprisingly broad, value-friendly menu; come for retro fun and casual...
• BODEGA TACO BAR #3 B- · Taco bar, Mexican — Lively birria-and-taco spot with standout quesabirria and birria ramen loved by many, but inconsistent execution, kiosk...
• James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246 C+ · Bar and live entertainment venue, Dance club — High-energy VFW bar with dance nights, karaoke, and Tex-Mex bar bites; fun scene but service and security experiences...
• Taberna C+ · Mexican fusion restaurant, Taco restaurant — Lively Mexican-fusion spot with fun vibes, strong drinks, and hit-or-miss execution; great for happy hour and casual...
• Jersey Mike's Subs C+ · Sandwich shop, Deli — Lively Jersey Mike's location with fresh, well-built subs in person, but recurring delivery accuracy and support...
• Up-Down Minneapolis C+ · Arcade bar, Pizza — Lively 21+ arcade bar with cheap tokens, solid-by-the-slice pizza, strong drink lineup, and inconsistent...
• Sushi Train - Uptown C+ · Conveyor belt sushi restaurant, Japanese — Fun conveyor-belt sushi with friendly service and lots of variety; quality ranges from decent to just okay and the bill...

Top Cuisines

• American — 12 restaurants
• Mexican — 4 restaurants
• Japanese — 4 restaurants
• French — 2 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 2 restaurants
• Pizza — 2 restaurants
• Middle Eastern — 1 restaurants
• Irish — 1 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 1 restaurants
• Fusion — 1 restaurants

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