From American to French to modern cuisine, Minneapolis features 38 award-winning restaurants that make it a emerging food destination. The city boasts James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. Minneapolis is one to watch for adventurous eaters.
The best restaurants in Minneapolis
38 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.801 Chophouse - Minneapolis
801 Chophouse serves high-quality USDA prime steaks, the freshest fish and crustaceans, and a wine list with selections from around the world. 801 Chophouse - Minneapolis is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 801 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
2.801 Fish Minneapolis
801 Fish offers pristine finned fish and crustaceans from the oceans of the world. Fresh fish, crustaceans, and oysters are delivered daily to guarantee delicious, refreshing, and pure cookery. 801 Fish Minneapolis is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
3.Alma
Alma is a cafe, restaurant, and boutique hotel in a historic building within the first neighborhood of Minneapolis. Alma welcomes all guests with genuine hospitality and diverse, contemporary American cooking. Alma is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
4.Bar Brava
Bar Brava is a natural wine bar with a rotating list of unique by-the-glass offerings and over 150 bottle options. Featuring a relaxed interior with an open kitchen and upbeat music. Bar Brava is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1914 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA
5.Barcelona Wine Bar — Minneapolis
Barcelona Wine Bar is a tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu focuses on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations. Barcelona also offers a selection of wines from Spain and South America. Barcelona Wine Bar — Minneapolis is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas · 508 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
6.Bûcheron
Bûcheron, which translates to ‘lumberjack’ in French, features French-American cuisine while drawing inspiration from the skill and craftsmanship of generations of lumberjacks who worked and lived in Minnesota. In this elevated neighborhood restaurant, Bûcheron features a simple yet dynamic menu in a charming and convivial atmosphere. Bûcheron is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French-American · 4257 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409, USA
7.Café & Bar Lurcat
Café and Bar Lurcat is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old-world style with a Noveau twist. Enjoy reinterpreted classics crafted from seasonal, artisanal ingredients. Café & Bar Lurcat is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
8.Café Cerés
Café Cerés features traditional and Turkish coffees, pastries, salads, and sandwiches. Café Cerés is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Bakery, Turkish · 3509 W 44th St, Minneapolis, MN 55410
9.Demi
Demi is a restaurant by James Beard award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen, located in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adjacent to sister restaurant Spoon and Stable, Demi offers a tasting experience that seeks to ignite a sense of curiosity and comfort. The menu is ever-evolving as ingredients and seasons change. Demi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Modern Cuisine · 212 N 2nd St Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401
10.Diane's Place
Diane's Place is a relaxed Asian bistro with Hmong-inspired dishes. Diane's Place is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
117 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
11.Domaćin Restaurant & Wine Bar
Domaćin Restaurant and Wine Bar serves new American cuisine with a Mediterranean twist and offers a vast wine list. Domaćin Restaurant & Wine Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
102 2nd St S, Stillwater, MN 55082
12.Fhima's
Fhima's offers a modern take on French Mediterranean cuisine using the highest quality ingredients in partnership with Minnesota and local farmers. Fhima's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, Mediterranean · 40 S 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
13.Gai Noi
Gai Noi is a Laotian restaurant in the Twin Cities paying an intimate tribute to chef Ann Ahmed's homeland. Gai Noi is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Laotian, South East Asian · 1610 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403
14.Gianni's Steakhouse
Gianni's Steakhouse is an upscale restaurant serving USDA-certified, aged, center-cut beef, chops, chicken, and fresh seafood. Gianni's Steakhouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 635 Lake St E, Wayzata, MN 55391
15.Gray Duck Tavern
Gray Duck is a casual fare restaurant serving international comfort food in addition to offering inventive cocktails and craft brews. By: Top Chef alum Justin Sutherland Gray Duck Tavern is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
International · 345 Wabasha St N, St Paul, MN 55102
16.HAI HAI
Hai Hai is a tribute to Asia. Savor bright, fresh dishes full of herbs, bold flavors and textures, and tropical cocktails. HAI HAI is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Asian, South East Asian · 2121 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
17.Handsome Hog
Handsome Hog serves pig-centric contemporary Southern cuisine and a variety of bourbon drinks. By: Top Chef alum Justin Sutherland Handsome Hog is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 173 Western Ave N, St Paul, MN 55102
18.Kado no Mise
Kado no Mise, translating to “Corner Restaurant,” serves Edomae sushi and simple, delicate Japanese fare, true to the tastes and form that Chef Furukawa learned when he first started cooking professionally in his hometown of Tokyo. Kado no Mise is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Edomae, Sushi · 33 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
19.Khâluna
Khâluna has a resort atmosphere that will transport you across the ocean with its colorful array of Laotian food that will satisfy all of your vacation cravings. Khâluna is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Laotian · 4000 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409
20.Maison Margaux
Maison Margaux is a pearl in the heart of North Loop Minneapolis, including an underground bar, an event center, and a dining event not soon forgotten. Located in the historic building formerly occupied by the honorable Ribnik family, the Fhima family has continued the tradition of extraordinary service and unparalleled experience. Maison Margaux is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French · 224 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
21.Manny's Steakhouse
The classic NY steakhouse, Manny’s serves dry-aged steaks, dayboat-fresh seafood and the city’s best sides. Manny's Steakhouse is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 825 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
22.Mara
Independent in style and spirit, this signature restaurant is the vision of Chef Gavin Kaysen, a Minneapolis native and James Beard Award winner. Start with craft cocktails at the lively lobby bar, then explore the ever-evolving menu of innovative Mediterranean cuisine. Mara is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean · 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
23.Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits
Matchstick Restaurant and Spirits serves locally sourced farm-to-table meats and fish and offers a vast wine selection, rare and unique spirits, and craft beers. Matchstick Restaurant & Spirits is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 232 N, Main St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
24.Myriel
Myriel merges time-honored cooking techniques and local ingredients to result in creative fare. Myriel is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 470 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN 55105
25.Oro by Nixta
Oro by Nixta is a full-service masa kitchen dedicated to promoting corn from overlooked side dish to star of the show, one bite at a time. Reservations encouraged. Oro by Nixta is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
1222 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
26.Osteria I Nonni
Osteria I Nonni is an Italian restaurant featuring seasonally-driven authentic Italian cuisine and offers an extensive wine list. Osteria I Nonni is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 981 Sibley Memorial Hwy, St Paul, MN 55118
27.Owamni by The Sioux Chef
Owamni by The Sioux Chef is an Indigenous restaurant right on the shores of the Hahawakpa (Mississippi) River in downtown Minneapolis. The menu showcases decolonized ingredients, excluding European introductions such as wheat flour and dairy products, to create modern Native American fare. Owamni by The Sioux Chef is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Modern Cuisine · 420 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN 55401
28.Petite León
Tucked away in south Minneapolis' Kingfield neighborhood, Petite León crafts food that spans the globe in terms of flavors, drawing from the chef's native Yucatan, as well as the coasts of Italy and Spain. Petite León is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Global Cuisine, Italian, Mexican, Spanish · 3800 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55409
29.Small Hours
Small Hours is a hi-fi wine bar that blends an intentional sound experience with a contemporary approach to wine. Highlighting good wine, whether humble farmer or iconic producer, always with the goal of getting something new and inspiring into your glass. Small Hours is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55418, USA
30.Spoon & Stable
At Spoon & Stable, the cuisine is focused on Midwest seasonality, the roots of the local culture, and technically inspired by French cuisine. Set in a cozy, rustic-chic vintage carriage house, the restaurant is James Beard awarded and widely considered one of Minneapolis' best restaurants. Spoon & Stable is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
New American · 211 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
31.Stock & Bond
Rich in flavor and history, Stock & Bond is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, serving heritage steaks and American Whiskey in the iconic Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank in Downtown Minneapolis. Stock & Bond is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Steakhouse · 88 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
32.TERZO
TERZO's menu is a continually evolving expression of contemporary Italian cuisine inspired by Italian regional traditions and seasonal and local ingredients. The restaurant offers a vast wine selection focusing on independent producers and traditional Italian wines that includes a constantly changing 'by the glass' list featuring natural, classic, and choices from all regions. TERZO is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Italian · 2221 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419
33.The Bachelor Farmer
The Bachelor Farmer is an exploration of Northern food, featuring local ingredients according to the season's rhythm. From the constraints of long winters is born creativity. Within a year on the menu, guests can encounter pickled strawberries and grilled venison giving way to pasture-raised chicken and simply-presented vegetables in their prime. The Bachelor Farmer is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Nordic · 50 N 2nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
34.The Capital Grille — Minneapolis
The Capital Grille is a steakhouse offering American fare dishes and a vast wine selection. The Capital Grille — Minneapolis is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 801 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402
35.The Gnome Craft Pub
The Gnome Craft Pub offers supper club fare and a variety of draft microbrews via tap. By: Top Chef alum Justin Sutherland The Gnome Craft Pub is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Gastropub · 498 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102
36.Union Hmong Kitchen
Union Hmong Kitchen is a restaurant experience that features Hmong culture, stories, rituals, foods, and flavors—combining local traditions with those from back home in South and Eastern Asia to bring Hmong flavors to American palates. Union Hmong Kitchen is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
520 N 4th St Ste 4, Minneapolis, MN 55401
37.Vinai
Vinai is a bold new restaurant honoring the past, present, and future of Hmong cooking by Chef Yia Vang. Vinai is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
South East Asian · 1300 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
38.Young Joni
Young Joni is a James Beard award-winning restaurant located in Northeast Minneapolis. The wood-fire cooking menu features a diverse array of globally influenced dishes and signature wood-fired pizzas. Tucked discreetly behind the restaurant is the back bar, serving craft cocktails and pizzas in a cozy setting. Young Joni is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Global Cuisine, Pizza · 165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA
