A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Bûcheron. Kingfield, South Minneapolis · French-American — 2025 James Beard Award winner for Best New Restaurant and named to The New York Times's 50 Best US Restaurants. Chef Adam Ritter's French-Minnesotan…
Vinai. Northeast Minneapolis · Hmong — Named to The New York Times's 50 Best Restaurants in the US (2024), Vinai brings modern Hmong cooking to a lively 88-seat space from James Beard finalist chef Yia…
Indígena by Owamni. Mill District, Minneapolis (Guthrie Theater) · Indigenous North American — The evolution of the 2022 James Beard Best New Restaurant Owamni, chef Sean Sherman's landmark Indigenous kitchen reopened…
Spoon and Stable. Warehouse District / North Loop, Minneapolis · New American — James Beard Award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen's flagship restaurant set inside a beautifully restored 19th-century horse stable. French…
Pizzeria Lola. Kenny / South Minneapolis · Pizza — A neighborhood pizza obsession beloved since 2010 for its wood-fired pies topped with Korean barbecue pulled pork, house-made kimchi, and creative seasonal…
Hell's Kitchen Inc.. 80 S 9th St · 4.4★ (7,475 reviews)
The Nook. 492 Hamline Ave S · 4.6★ (5,043 reviews)
Red Cow St. Paul. 393 Selby Ave · 4.6★ (4,279 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Hmongtown Marketplace food stalls. Como neighborhood, Saint Paul · Hmong / Southeast Asian — The largest Hmong market in the US, with 200+ vendors and 11 in-house restaurants open daily 9 am–7 pm. Must-tries include papaya salad, sai…
Midtown Global Market. Midtown / Lake Street, Minneapolis · International / food hall — A 50-vendor indoor global food hall on Lake Street open Mon–Sat 10 am–8 pm, Sun 11 am–6 pm, with free live music and cultural events…
Mickey's Diner. Downtown Saint Paul · Classic American diner — A 1939 prefabricated Art Deco dining car listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Mickey's reopened in October 2024 after a pandemic…
Surly Brewing Co.. Prospect Park, Minneapolis · Brewery / gastropub — Surly's flagship 'destination brewery' pours 20+ beers on tap alongside kitchen hits like beer-battered hog frites and artisan pizza from Surly…
Cafe Latte. 850 Grand Ave Ste No 5 · 4.6★ (5,360 reviews)
French Meadow Cafe & Bluestem Bar. 2610 Lyndale Ave S · 4.4★ (3,742 reviews)
Isles Bun & Coffee. 1424 W 28th St · 4.7★ (1,885 reviews)
Patisserie 46. 4552 Grand Ave S · 4.7★ (1,443 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
Myriel. Macalester-Groveland, Saint Paul · Contemporary American / French-Nordic — Intimate 38-seat restaurant where 2025 James Beard Best Chef: Midwest winner Karyn Tomlinson serves a 12-course tasting…
112 Eatery. Warehouse District, Minneapolis · American fine dining — A long-running institution in the North Loop known for refined comfort dishes — legendary foie gras meatballs, silky gnocchi, and the…
Myriel. Macalester-Groveland, Saint Paul · Contemporary American / French-Nordic — Intimate 38-seat restaurant where 2025 James Beard Best Chef: Midwest winner Karyn Tomlinson serves a 12-course tasting…
Manny's Steakhouse. 825 S Marquette Ave · 4.6★ (4,110 reviews)
Murray's. 26 South 6th St · 4.7★ (2,097 reviews)
Alma. 528 University Ave SE · 4.6★ (2,126 reviews)
The Capital Grille. 801 Hennepin Ave · 4.7★ (1,703 reviews)
The Lexington. 1096 Grand Ave · 4.5★ (1,792 reviews)