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We've compiled the best of the best in Minneapolis - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Street food from hot zones around the equator is how this restaurant describes its unique cuisine, served family-style. There's also a sushi bar and imaginative drink list, including the Chinopolitan, a cosmo garnished with dry ice. Don't forget your hearing aid, because this place is a scene all week long, especially during happy hour.
This off-the-beaten-path contemporary eatery is firmly nestled at the top of the list for best dining in the Twin Cities. Exposed ceilings still manage to feel cozy in this multilevel space. Order the three-course tasting menu that changes seasonally, or select from à la carte options.
This small, urban bistro, which serves upscale comfort food, is one of the restaurants in Minneapolis. The tres leches (three milks) cake is splendid, and the joint's open late.
This sexy restaurant in the Graves 601 Hotel has received national attention over the years, and serves contemporary fare worthy of a stopover. You may end up lingering in the trendy lounge when you're done eating.
Lucia's is a quaint neighborhood haunt praised for its locally grown and organic menu that changes weekly. There's also a stellar wine bar and bakery; takeout is available next door.
Leatherette booths lend a clubby air to this restaurant, which has an oyster bar and individual relish trays. Crab cakes and fish stew are popular.
In-the-know locals head to this Warehouse-District destination for fresh sushi. The interior shimmers with lilac lights and flickering candles, and a sidewalk patio is open in summer.
