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Wood + Paddle Eatery
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Upscale, contemporary restaurant & cocktail bar serving locally sourced New American fare.
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News Room
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
Spacious upscale eatery offers eclectic American fare & drinks amid sports TV & news-themed decor.
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Dancing Ganesha
AREA: Downtown
Bright eatery features contemporary Indian meals & a daily lunch buffet in a colorful, open setting.
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Black Forest Inn
AREA: UptownEat Street
Long-standing German restaurant & beer garden with patio seating & large servings of classic dishes.
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Kiku Bistro
AREA: Uptown
Buzzy venue offering innovative sushi rolls & traditional Japanese dishes, plus hot & cold sake.
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Giulia
AREA: Downtown
Contemporary restaurant specializing in northern Italian cuisine like pasta, pizzas & small plates.
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Chatterbox Pub
AREA: South MplsEast 35
Hip spot for drinks, pizza, burgers & updated pub grub, plus a library of retro board & video games.
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The Depot Tavern
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Converted Greyhound station now housing a cozy American pub featuring tavern food & a full bar.
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Stub And Herb’s
AREA: UniversityEast Bank
Longtime collegiate haunt offering burgers & other pub grub, plus happy hour & lots of tap choices.
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Dan Kelly’s Broadway Pizza
AREA: Downtown
Irish pub with a rustic-hip vibe offering classic dishes alongside unexpected beers & whiskeys.
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NE Moose Bar & Grill
AREA: Northeast
Old-school haunt serving pub grub & late-night breakfast, plus karaoke, bingo & TVs for sports.
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Bluestem Bar & Table
AREA: Uptown
Chic eatery/bar featuring farm-fresh fare & specialty cocktails in warm, contemporary surrounds.
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Terminal Bar
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Longtime landmark offering cocktails along with live music in a down-to-earth atmosphere.
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CC Club
AREA: Uptown
Storied, laid-back drinking den featuring pub grub, a heated patio & early morning hours.
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Vegas Lounge
AREA: Northeast
Old-school bar with paneling & beer-sign decor, plus a patio, a pool table & nightly karaoke.
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The Saloon
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Long-running, sizable LGBT bar with a convivial vibe, drink specials & traditional pub grub.
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Mortimer’s Bar
AREA: Uptown
Relaxed watering hole offering pub fare such as pizza & burgers, plus regular live entertainment.
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Dong Hae Korean Grill & Sushi
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
Contemporary locale for Korean standards, sushi, Japanese entrees & industrial-chic decor.
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Daisys Uptown
AREA: UptownSeven Points
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Roat Osha
AREA: UptownSeven Points
Popular Thai eatery boasts a range of traditional dishes & patio seating in sophisticated surrounds.
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Crave
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Bustling contemporary haungout featuring an eclectic mix of American fare & sushi.
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Leaning Tower Of Pizza
AREA: Uptown
Long-standing pizzeria with late-night hours serving up basic Italian dishes in a no-frills setting.
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LUSH Lounge & Theater
AREA: Northeast
Upbeat, modern gay bar offering cocktails & classic American fare, plus late-night dancing & events.
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The Normandy Kitchen
AREA: Downtown
This long-running cafe & bar serves from-scratch, elevated comfort fare from breakfast to dinner.
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Union Restaurant & Rooftop
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Select American fare served in a glass-enclosed rooftop space with a spacious bar & skyline views.
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The Loop Bar & Restaurant
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Salads, sandwiches & pizzas, plus brunch, in a relaxed setting with happy hours & sports on TV.
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Driftwood Char Bar
AREA: South Mpls
Live music is featured nightly at this energetic hangout with pub grub, pool & open-mike events.
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Cowboy Jack’s
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Bustling western-style grill & bar featuring a variety of American grub, draft beer & live music.
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JUN
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Modern takes on Sichuan-style Chinese fare, plus craft cocktails, served in hip, contemporary digs.
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Market Bar-B-Que
AREA: NortheastArts District
Old-school, family-owned stop with red & white tablecloths serves BBQ smoked meats plus a full bar.
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Amazing Thailand
AREA: UptownSeven Points
Vibrant Thai outpost serves up classic fare & cocktails in a dimly lit setting with cultural decor.
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Ten 01 Social
AREA: Downtown
Contemporary hotel bistro with soaring ceilings, a large bar & New American small plates & mains.
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Sneaky Pete’s Ultimate Fun Bar
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
High-energy sports bar & nightclub with a dance floor, many TVs, hearty pub fare & happy hours.
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Bar Zia
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
Destination for cocktails & a menu of Latin food, plus Tuesday to Friday happy hours.
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Sally’s Saloon
AREA: UniversityEast Bank
Down-to-earth bar offering draft brews, cocktails, elevated pub food, sports on TV & a patio.
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Cliff N Norm’s Bar
AREA: Northeast
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Hoban Korean BBQ
AREA: UptownSeven Points
A lively, grill-your-own Korean barbecue spot, plus rice bowls, sides & drinks.
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Milwaukee Road
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
Warm, easygoing stop for an all-day menu of American comfort staples, plus cocktails & wine.
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Sawatdee
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
Long-standing local chain offering a wide range of Thai classics; some branches have lunch buffets.
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Burrito Loco
AREA: UniversityDinkytown
Laid-back hangout featuring hearty burritos from a counter, plus a full bar with bone-in wings.
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Dulono’s Pizza
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Pies, sandwiches, burgers & beers are served at this longtime hangout with live music & late hours.
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El Mariachi
AREA: UptownEat Street
Lively Mexican eatery in a colorful space featuring seafood, tacos & more, plus karaoke on weekends.
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Conga Latin Bistro
AREA: NortheastLower Northeast
Lively Latin establishment offering a daily fixed-price dinner special, drinks & dancing.
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The Basement Bar
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
Subterranean haunt with craft beer & wine, Asian bites & quirky events amid bicycle-lined walls.
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BANK Restaurant
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
Early-20th-century bank building converted into a stylish eatery for New American bistro food.
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Blarney Pub & Grill
AREA: UniversityDinkytown
Multilevel student spot with typical eats & ample beers plus fireplace, loft & basement gaming.
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The Beacon
AREA: UniversityEast Bank
Gastropub offering refined, region-influenced small plates & craft brews in woodsy-chic surrounds.
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The Brass Rail
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Buzzy gay nightspot offering cocktails, DJ's & dancing, plus a VIP room in modern digs.
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Prairie Kitchen & Bar
AREA: DowntownNicollet Mall
Airy, elegant locale in Hyatt Regency for seasonal, locavore New American fare, cocktails & wine.
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OUI Bar + KTCHN
AREA: DowntownDowntown East
Lively spot for creative bar snacks, cocktails & craft beer in quirky, colorful surrounds.
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Gay 90’s
AREA: DowntownHennepin & First Ave
Sprawling, vibrant LGBT nightclub featuring multiple bars & dance floors, plus pub grub.
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Neon Tiger
AREA: DowntownNorth Loop
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Buffalo Wild Wings
AREA: UniversityEast Bank
Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
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Rumba Uptown
AREA: UptownSeven Points
