Guidebook for Minneapolis
Sightseeing
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StStone Arch Bridge
100 Portland AveBeautiful scenery, view of the Minneapolis skyline, photo ops
Spoonbridge and Cherry
14357 Loring GreenwayThe iconic Minneapolis must-see
Arts & Culture
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlShopping
Mall of America
60 East BroadwaySouthdale Center
10 Southdale CenterClose driving distance
The Shops at West End
1621 West End BlvdShopping, restaurants, movie theatre
Food Scene
Outside dining along the historic cobblestone road overlooking the Mississippi river, views of the downtown Minneapolis skyline
23 locals recommend
St. Anthony Main
219 SE Main StOutside dining along the historic cobblestone road overlooking the Mississippi river, views of the downtown Minneapolis skyline
Exciting chef driven menu presented in a modern style. Large outdoor patio.
Parlour is their downstairs modern speakeasy bar with craft cocktail concoctions.
37 locals recommend
Borough
730 N Washington AveExciting chef driven menu presented in a modern style. Large outdoor patio.
Parlour is their downstairs modern speakeasy bar with craft cocktail concoctions.
Famous local foodie hangout run by an award-winning chef/owner. One of the hottest, hardest to get reservations in the cities.
69 locals recommend
Spoon and Stable
211 N 1st StFamous local foodie hangout run by an award-winning chef/owner. One of the hottest, hardest to get reservations in the cities.
Recently remodeled sushi/steakhouse/martini spot. Beautiful rooftop.
31 locals recommend
Seven Steakhouse Sushi & Rooftop
700 Hennepin AveRecently remodeled sushi/steakhouse/martini spot. Beautiful rooftop.
Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington AveIntimate restaurant known for its small plates and pasta.
Award winning Food and Wine Best New chef. Focus on light, seasonal and delicious cuisine.
10 locals recommend
Heyday
2700 Lyndale Ave SAward winning Food and Wine Best New chef. Focus on light, seasonal and delicious cuisine.
Butcher & The Boar
901 Hennepin AveMeat-focused menu, craft brews and bourbons
Crisp, airy decor & New American steak & seafood are featured at this eatery with lake views. Beautiful outdoor patio with lake views. Top notch service and ambiance.
37 locals recommend
COV Wayzata
700 Lake St ECrisp, airy decor & New American steak & seafood are featured at this eatery with lake views. Beautiful outdoor patio with lake views. Top notch service and ambiance.
Lakefront eatery with a spacious patio serving New American eats & craft cocktails.
23 locals recommend
6Smith
294 Grove Ln ELakefront eatery with a spacious patio serving New American eats & craft cocktails.
Delicious selection of Belgian beers, rotating seasonal taps. Outstanding customer service.
9 locals recommend
LTD Brewing Co.
8 8th Ave NDelicious selection of Belgian beers, rotating seasonal taps. Outstanding customer service.
North American fare, cocktails, beautiful patio overlooking the water.
14 locals recommend
Redstone American Grill Eden Prairie
8000 Town Center PlaceNorth American fare, cocktails, beautiful patio overlooking the water.
Swanky American chain serving steak, chops & seafood, plus burgers, sides & cocktails. Love their dark mahogany bar with a sizeable cocktail list. Their seasonal crusted halibut is to die for!
11 locals recommend
Wildfire - Eden Prairie
8251 Flying Cloud Dr.Swanky American chain serving steak, chops & seafood, plus burgers, sides & cocktails. Love their dark mahogany bar with a sizeable cocktail list. Their seasonal crusted halibut is to die for!
Cowboy Jack's Downtown Minneapolis
126 N 5th StAll-American fare, rooftop bar
Red Rabbit Minneapolis
201 N Washington AveAmerican fare, pizza and craft cocktails
This place started as a food truck and evolved into a brick and mortar, specializing in Venezuelan-style arepas filled with tender braised meats.
122 locals recommend
Hola Arepa
3501 Nicollet AveThis place started as a food truck and evolved into a brick and mortar, specializing in Venezuelan-style arepas filled with tender braised meats.
Red Cow North Loop
208 N 1st AveBest burgers, poutine, craft cocktails and beer list
Red Cow 50th & France
3624 West 50th StreetBest burgers, poutine, craft cocktails and beer list
Modern seafood fair and casual grub in a brick building with an outdoor patio. Delicious lobster mac'n'cheese.
48 locals recommend
Smack Shack
603 N Washington AveModern seafood fair and casual grub in a brick building with an outdoor patio. Delicious lobster mac'n'cheese.
American fare, martinis, rooftop
25 locals recommend
CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar (LaSalle Plaza - Minneapolis)
825 Hennepin AveAmerican fare, martinis, rooftop
The Local
931 Nicollet MallIrish pub
Modern Latin American tapas and tacos, plus a large tequila list and cocktails.
31 locals recommend
Barrio Lowertown
235 6th St EModern Latin American tapas and tacos, plus a large tequila list and cocktails.
Modern Latin American tapas and tacos, plus a large tequila list and cocktails.
19 locals recommend
Cocina Del Barrio
5036 France Ave SModern Latin American tapas and tacos, plus a large tequila list and cocktails.
The News Room
990 Nicollet MallEclectic American fare amidst news-theme and sports decor
Brasa Premium Rotisserie
600 E Hennepin AveCasual eatery, slow cooked, Creole-style comfort food
Pizzeria Lola
5557 Xerxes Ave SNeapolitan-style wood fired pizzas with Korean fair
Pizza Luce
2200 E Franklin AveHewing Hotel
300 N Washington AveCraft cocktails and interesting ambiance
Boom Island Brewing Company and Taproom
5959 Baker RdBrewery featuring Belgian craft beers
Dangerous Man Brewing Company
1300 NE 2nd StCraft brewery and taproom in a former bank
Sociable Cider Werks
1500 Fillmore St NECasual cider house taproom
Agra Culture Kitchen
2939 Girard Ave SOrganic, paleo, healthy menu
Edina Grill
5028 France Ave SGreat breakfast burrito, delicious American fare
Gourmet American food and craft cocktails - one of my favs!
15 locals recommend
Coalition Restaurant On 50th & France
3808 W 50th StGourmet American food and craft cocktails - one of my favs!
Rojo Mexican Grill
1602 West End BlvdParks & Nature
Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrEverything Else
Young Joni
165 13th Avenue NortheastWood fired cooking, including a diverse selection of small plates
Drinks & Nightlife
Basement speakeasy bar with outstanding craft cocktails. Get there right at 5 pm when the open, to get a spot.
59 locals recommend
Marvel Bar
50 2nd Avenue SouthBasement speakeasy bar with outstanding craft cocktails. Get there right at 5 pm when the open, to get a spot.
Prohibition
821 S Marquette AveA speakeasy-inspired cocktail bar on the 27th floor of the W Hotel
Belgian beer selection, fun ambiance and atmosphere. One of my favs!!
17 locals recommend
Lakes and Legends Brewing Company
1368 Lasalle AveBelgian beer selection, fun ambiance and atmosphere. One of my favs!!
The Freehouse
701 N Washington AveStylish modern brewery, American menu
Surly beer hall. Nice selection of beers and chef-crafted menu to go with beer.
189 locals recommend
Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastSurly beer hall. Nice selection of beers and chef-crafted menu to go with beer.
Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th Ave612Brew
945 Broadway St NETown Hall Brewery
1430 S Washington AvePunch Bowl Social Minneapolis
1691 Park Pl BlvdMusic, food, games, karaoke booths and beverages
One of the largest selections of draft beers, a diverse menu of American fare
7 locals recommend
Yard House
1665 Park Pl BlvdOne of the largest selections of draft beers, a diverse menu of American fare