Restaurants in Minneapolis
Minneapolis - and all of Minnesota - is known for its wild rice. You'll find local rice and produce on the menu at Spoonriver in the Riverfront District and at the breakfast favourite, Hell's Kitchen. But Minneapolis restaurants feature a wide variety of cuisines. Try Spanish tapas at Solera in the Hennepin Theatre District, spicy Asian and Latino dishes at Chino Latino, or French crêpes at Café Barbette, both in the trendy Uptown district.
Spoonriver Restaurant
Locally sourced produce
Organic and locally grown ingredients fill the menu at Spoonriver, in the
Riverfront district. The menu offers a good selection of vegetarian and
vegan dishes, artisanal meats and cheeses, and divine desserts.
Floor-to-ceiling windows make this the see-and-be-seen location next to the
Guthrie. Spoonriver is especially popular with theatre-goers.
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Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11:30am-2pm and 5pm-close; Sat 8am-2pm summer, 10am-2pm winter, and 5pm-close year-round; Sun 10am-2pm and 5pm-close
Address
750, South 2nd Street, Minneapolis/St Paul 55401
Telephone
+1 612 436 2236
Murray's
Downtown steakhouse
This downtown Minneapolis mainstay has been owned and operated by the same
family for three generations, and has been famous for its tender steaks
since 1946. The "Silver Butter Knife Steak" is a favorite, but you'll also
find excellent seafood. A strolling violinist or a pianist often accompany
meals lending a 1950s supper club atmosphere.
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Opening Hours
Lunch Mon-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner daily 5pm-10pm
Address
26, South 6th Street, Minneapolis/St Paul 55402
Telephone
+1 612 339 0909
Café Lurcat
Quality Loring Park cuisine
Set in the Loring Park district near the Hennepin Theatre District, Walker
Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Café Lurcat blends a white
minimalist interior with stunning views of Loring Park (and, at dusk, great
sunsets) outside. The menu includes salads, steaks and seafood with Asian
and French influences.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm; Sun 5pm-9pm
Address
1624, Harmon Place on Loring Park, Minneapolis/St Paul 55403
Telephone
+1 612 486 5500
Solera
Spanish tapas and paella
This award-winning Spanish restaurant sits in the Hennepin Theatre District,
near downtown attractions and the stylish Chambers Hotel. Traditional,
contemporary and seasonal tapas fill the menu. If you can't decide, try a
reasonably-priced tasting menu or a Spanish paella. The dining room is rich
with jewel tones and original Spanish artworks.
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Opening Hours
Sun-Thu 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
Address
900, Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis/St Paul 55403
Telephone
+1 612 338 0062
Chino Latino
Spicy global menu
Spicy dishes from around the world make up the menu at Chino Latino in trendy
Uptown. Orange, red and yellow furnishings are evocative of the exotic
spices to follow. Dishes include Philippine paella, Caribbean jerked
chicken, and Mexican chipotle burritos. Specialty drinks are just as
inventive, ranging from Liquid Sin to an X-Rated Martini.
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Opening Hours
Sun-Thu 4:30pm-1am; Fri-Sat 4:30pm-2am
Address
2916, Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis/St Paul 55408
Telephone
+1 612 824 7878
Café Barbette
French bistro and bar
This cosy French bistro occupies a corner in the hip Uptown district. Open
from breakfast through to the early hours of the morning, when young
professionals gather at the bar for drinks. Café Barbette enjoys a
comfortable neighborhood feel and the menu features locally grown and
organic ingredients, crêpes, quiches, sandwiches and steak frites.
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Opening Hours
Sun-Thu 8am-1am; Fri-Sat 8am-2am
Address
1600, West Lake Street, Minneapolis/St Paul 55408
Telephone
+ 1 612 287 5710
112 Eatery
Innovative favourites
The chefs at The 112 Eatery in Minneapolis' historic Amsterdam building
concoct dishes like nori seaweed-encrusted sirloin steak in a citrusy ponzu
sauce and bacon and egg sandwiches with a dab of spicy harissa sauce. The
portions are generous, and low lighting, exposed brickwork and small booths
create a relaxed feel.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 5pm-12am; Fri & Sat 5pm-1am; Sun 5pm-10pm
Address
112, N 3rd Street, Minneapolis/St Paul 55401
Telephone
+1 612 343 7696
Sebastian Joe's
Home-made ice cream
This simple ice cream parlor is a favorite local spot. Always popular when
the temperatures soar, Sebastian Joe's offers discounts in the winter: the
colder the weather, the cheaper the ice cream. Patrons will find home-made
favorites, like vanilla ice cream made with ground beans. More inventive
flavors include the delicious lime basil sorbet.
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Opening Hours
Daily 7am-11pm
Address
1007, West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis/St Paul 55405
Telephone
+1 612 870 0065
Transport
By Bus: 2, 4, 6, 12, 113, 114 and 115.
Hell's Kitchen
Hearty breakfasts
In downtown Minneapolis, Hell's Kitchen is famous for its hearty breakfasts
and devil-themed decor. Favorites include steel-cut oatmeal, bison eggs
Benedict and Mahnomin porridge, made with wild rice harvested by the native
Ojibway and served with nuts, berries and maple syrup. The menu also
includes lunchtime soups, salads, and lots of vegetarian offerings.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 6.30am-10pm; Fri 6.30am-12am; Sat 7.30am-12am; Sun 7.30am-9pm (Hell's kitchen is often open later than advertised)
Address
89, South 10th St, Minneapolis/St Paul 55403
Telephone
+1 612 332 4700
