Food Scene
They have a terrific menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner, plus a very nice outdoor seating area. Open til 11 pm.
47 locals recommend
Longfellow Grill
2990 W River PkwyThey have a terrific menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner, plus a very nice outdoor seating area. Open til 11 pm.
The Craftsman
Nice patio. Upscale menu.
Fun place to taste various wines in 'flytes' and to nosh on yummy appetizers or pizza, especially before or after a movie at the theater across the street.
22 locals recommend
Riverview Wine Bar
3753 42nd Ave SFun place to taste various wines in 'flytes' and to nosh on yummy appetizers or pizza, especially before or after a movie at the theater across the street.
Quiche, fresh made sandwiches, salads, soups and sweet treats along with very good coffee. Great place to have lunch.
33 locals recommend
Turtle Bread
4205 E 34th StQuiche, fresh made sandwiches, salads, soups and sweet treats along with very good coffee. Great place to have lunch.
Himalayan Restaurant
2910 E Lake StGreat ethnic fare, especially if you appreciate curry.
If you want to eat outside in a beautiful park, often with live music on the weekends, this is the spot. Order your fish tacos or cajun stew at the counter and grab a table with an umbrella.
102 locals recommend
Sea Salt
4825 Minnehaha AveIf you want to eat outside in a beautiful park, often with live music on the weekends, this is the spot. Order your fish tacos or cajun stew at the counter and grab a table with an umbrella.
Entertainment & Activities
It's a classic Mid-century modern theater with a large screen and in beautiful shape. They show second run films with $2 popcorn (with real butter). It's a favorite with locals and is well attended.
131 locals recommend
Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave SIt's a classic Mid-century modern theater with a large screen and in beautiful shape. They show second run films with $2 popcorn (with real butter). It's a favorite with locals and is well attended.
Parks & Nature
A great park. There's often live music on the weekends, you can rent bikes and hike from the falls to the Mississippi. Sea Salt restaurant serves terrific beers, fish tacos and informal food.
613 locals recommend
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrA great park. There's often live music on the weekends, you can rent bikes and hike from the falls to the Mississippi. Sea Salt restaurant serves terrific beers, fish tacos and informal food.
The east side has an extensive rose garden and a Japanese garden. The north end has a band shell where live music occurs. Walking around the lake is a lot of fun as well.
185 locals recommend
Lake Harriet
4135 W Lake Harriet PkwyThe east side has an extensive rose garden and a Japanese garden. The north end has a band shell where live music occurs. Walking around the lake is a lot of fun as well.
Essentials
Lunds & Byerlys Highland Park
2170 Ford PkwySmall grocery store that is well stocked and has a decent meat counter.
39 locals recommend
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave SSmall grocery store that is well stocked and has a decent meat counter.
East Lake Liquor Store
3916 E Lake StTarget
1329 5th St SEArts & Culture
Pillsbury House and Theatre
3501 Chicago AveThought provoking community theater often dealing with race issues.