Best Rated Restaurants

in Minneapolis

Welcome to the undisputed list of the best restaurants in Minneapolis, according to the most reliable source on the planet - Google reviews. Forget what your friends say, or even what your own taste buds think, because this page holds the ultimate truth.

Just kidding. But it's a fun experiment to rank all locations based on their Google reviews. If you see a place that's close to you, it might be worth exploring. You can (and should) form your own opinions, but hopefully this increases your odds of a pleasant experience.

  • Fogo De Chao

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.8 # of Reviews: 18704

    Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

  • The Breakfast Club

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    4.9 # of Reviews: 10036
  • Matt’s Bar

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 7549

    Circa-1954 beer and burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy.

  • Tom’s Watch Bar

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.9 # of Reviews: 7327
  • Hell’s Kitchen

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.4 # of Reviews: 6697

    Quirky, employee-owned American restaurant offering an all-day menu and frequent live music in an underground space.

  • Hen House Eatery

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5984

    Sprawling cafe offering classic, locally sourced breakfast and lunch, plus wine and happy hour.

  • Up-Down

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5800

    Roomy watering hole offering 60 tap beers, pizza slices & old-school pinball & video games.

  • Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.5 # of Reviews: 5311

    Classic fare & English pints in a relaxed, wood-clad setting with fireplace & rooftop lawn bowling.

  • Holy Land Grocery & Deli

    Area: Northeast

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4744

    Middle Eastern deli attached to a market offering traditional from-scratch eats & a lunch buffet.

  • Red Cow

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.6 # of Reviews: 4555

    Casual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.

  • Midtown Global Market

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 4226

    Bustling internationally themed market with stalls selling food & crafts from around the world.

  • Smack Shack

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4084

    Modern eatery features a wide range of seafood, casual grub & cocktails in an industrial-chic space.

  • Kramarczuks

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 4042

    Time-tested Polish deli & restaurant offering East European staples & homemade sausages.

  • Surly Brewing

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3868

    Bustling venue with tavern grub & its own microbrews, plus an upstairs eatery with beer pairings.

  • Quang Restaurant

    Area: UptownEat Street

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3840

    Vietnamese mainstay serving pho, banh mi, bubble tea, and more in a vibrant, no-frills setting.

  • 5-8 Club

    Area: South MplsNokomis

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3810

    Local tavern chain serving cheese-stuffed burgers, pub grub & more in laid-back surrounds.

  • Manny’s Steakhouse

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3748

    Diners choose cuts from a rolling meat cart at this high-end outfit also offering seafood & wine.

  • Pizza Lucé

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3590

    Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

  • Hola Arepa

    Area: South Mpls

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3571

    Arepas (cornmeal cakes filled with meat & cheese) are the specialty of this festive Latin eatery.

  • French Meadow Bakery & Cafe

    Area: Uptown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3569

    Fresh-baked goods & an all-day American menu with an emphasis on organic, sustainable ingredients.

  • Young Joni

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3544

    Wood-clad speakeasy with old-fashioned wallpaper, featuring craft cocktails and upscale bar bites.

  • Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3504

    Casual pick featuring American pub grub such as burgers & tacos, weekend breakfasts & craft beer.

  • Chimborazo

    Area: Northeast

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3426

    Small spot serving Ecuadorian & Andean foods with beer & wine amid traditional decor with textiles.

  • Pizzeria Lola

    Area: South Mpls

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3404

    Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.

  • Holy Land Grocery & Deli

    Area: Northeast

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4744

    Middle Eastern deli attached to a market offering traditional from-scratch eats & a lunch buffet.

  • Kramarczuks

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 4042

    Time-tested Polish deli & restaurant offering East European staples & homemade sausages.

  • Young Joni

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3544

    Wood-clad speakeasy with old-fashioned wallpaper, featuring craft cocktails and upscale bar bites.

  • Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3504

    Casual pick featuring American pub grub such as burgers & tacos, weekend breakfasts & craft beer.

  • Chimborazo

    Area: Northeast

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3426

    Small spot serving Ecuadorian & Andean foods with beer & wine amid traditional decor with textiles.

  • Hai Hai

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2672

    Colorful spot serving modern Vietnamese street food & craft cocktails in trendy, lively surrounds.

  • The Anchor Fish & Chips

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.7 # of Reviews: 2527

    Casual eatery supplying fried Alaskan cod, shepherd's pie & other pub grub, plus Irish beers on tap.

  • Jax Cafe

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.6 # of Reviews: 2445

    Circa-1930s landmark serving steaks & seafood in an elegant, old-school setting with a garden patio.

  • Brasa Premium Rotisserie

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.6 # of Reviews: 2351

    Casual eatery showcasing slow-cooked, Creole-style comfort food with vegetarian & gluten-free items.

  • The Breakfast Club

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    4.9 # of Reviews: 10036
  • Up-Down

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5800

    Roomy watering hole offering 60 tap beers, pizza slices & old-school pinball & video games.

  • Quang Restaurant

    Area: UptownEat Street

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3840

    Vietnamese mainstay serving pho, banh mi, bubble tea, and more in a vibrant, no-frills setting.

  • French Meadow Bakery & Cafe

    Area: Uptown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3569

    Fresh-baked goods & an all-day American menu with an emphasis on organic, sustainable ingredients.

  • Glam Doll Donuts

    Area: UptownEat Street

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3269

    Coffee & artisan donuts in quirky flavors, plus weekend brunch, served in retro cool digs.

  • Uptown Diner

    Area: Uptown

    4.3 # of Reviews: 3191

    Artful diner whipping up breakfast & lunch favorites with a twist, plus standby dishes.

  • The Lowry

    Area: Uptown

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2888

    Hip, late-night staple with patio seating offering classic local eats, craft cocktails & microbrews.

  • moto-i

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2768

    Buzzy outfit offering Japanese noodles & small plates, plus a rooftop patio & on-site sake brewery.

  • Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro

    Area: Uptown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 2212

    Casual Japanese sushi & Thai eatery for classic fare in a stylish space with an outdoor patio.

  • Matt’s Bar

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 7549

    Circa-1954 beer and burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy.

  • Midtown Global Market

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 4226

    Bustling internationally themed market with stalls selling food & crafts from around the world.

  • 5-8 Club

    Area: South MplsNokomis

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3810

    Local tavern chain serving cheese-stuffed burgers, pub grub & more in laid-back surrounds.

  • Hola Arepa

    Area: South Mpls

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3571

    Arepas (cornmeal cakes filled with meat & cheese) are the specialty of this festive Latin eatery.

  • Pizzeria Lola

    Area: South Mpls

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3404

    Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.

  • Sea Salt Eatery

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3373

    Bustling, seasonal counter serve providing eclectic seafood bites & patio dining, plus beer & wine.

  • Hi-Lo Diner

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3254

    Hip hangout featuring American favorites, housemade donuts & clever cocktails in a 1957 diner.

  • Revival

    Area: South Mpls

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3245

    Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort foods served in relaxed surrounds.

  • Red Cow

    Area: South Mpls

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3146

    Casual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.

  • Surly Brewing

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3868

    Bustling venue with tavern grub & its own microbrews, plus an upstairs eatery with beer pairings.

  • The Market at Malcolm Yards

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2143

    Dining options from Asian to vegan, plus self-service beer in a trendy industrial food court.

  • Wally’s Falafel and Hummus

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 1841

    This relaxed counter-serve offers familiar Middle Eastern bites such as chicken shawarma & falafel.

  • Blue Door Pub

    Area: University

    4.5 # of Reviews: 1790

    Relaxed spot for stuffed burgers, soups, salads & other American bar fare, plus craft beer & wine.

  • Tea House Chinese Restaurant

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.3 # of Reviews: 1739

    Sichuan specialties, dim sum & a weekend brunch served in a polished spot with Asian decor touches.

  • The Joint

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.4 # of Reviews: 1571

    Festive music venue featuring a broad calendar of live acts, from cover bands to touring groups.

  • Town Hall Brewery

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.6 # of Reviews: 1535

    Cozy, brick-walled brewpub & restaurant with house & guest taps, patio seating & eclectic bar bites.

  • Hard Times Cafe

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 1402

    Worker-owned eatery with a punk-rock atmosphere serving vegan & vegetarian fare at almost all hours.

  • Al’s Breakfast

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 1394

    Classic diner fare for breakfast & lunch draws locals to this narrow nook with an old-school vibe.

  • Fogo De Chao

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.8 # of Reviews: 18704

    Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

  • Tom’s Watch Bar

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.9 # of Reviews: 7327
  • Hell’s Kitchen

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.4 # of Reviews: 6697

    Quirky, employee-owned American restaurant offering an all-day menu and frequent live music in an underground space.

  • Hen House Eatery

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5984

    Sprawling cafe offering classic, locally sourced breakfast and lunch, plus wine and happy hour.

  • Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.5 # of Reviews: 5311

    Classic fare & English pints in a relaxed, wood-clad setting with fireplace & rooftop lawn bowling.

  • Red Cow

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.6 # of Reviews: 4555

    Casual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.

  • Smack Shack

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4084

    Modern eatery features a wide range of seafood, casual grub & cocktails in an industrial-chic space.

  • Manny’s Steakhouse

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3748

    Diners choose cuts from a rolling meat cart at this high-end outfit also offering seafood & wine.

  • Pizza Lucé

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3590

    Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.


While we're here...

Most Google Reviews

  • Fogo De Chao

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.8 # of Reviews: 18704

    Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

  • The Breakfast Club

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    4.9 # of Reviews: 10036
  • Matt’s Bar

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 7549

    Circa-1954 beer and burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy.

  • Tom’s Watch Bar

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.9 # of Reviews: 7327
  • Hell’s Kitchen

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.4 # of Reviews: 6697

    Quirky, employee-owned American restaurant offering an all-day menu and frequent live music in an underground space.

  • Hen House Eatery

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5984

    Sprawling cafe offering classic, locally sourced breakfast and lunch, plus wine and happy hour.

  • Up-Down

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5800

    Roomy watering hole offering 60 tap beers, pizza slices & old-school pinball & video games.

  • Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.5 # of Reviews: 5311

    Classic fare & English pints in a relaxed, wood-clad setting with fireplace & rooftop lawn bowling.

  • Holy Land Grocery & Deli

    Area: Northeast

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4744

    Middle Eastern deli attached to a market offering traditional from-scratch eats & a lunch buffet.

  • Holy Land Grocery & Deli

    Area: Northeast

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4744

    Middle Eastern deli attached to a market offering traditional from-scratch eats & a lunch buffet.

  • Kramarczuks

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 4042

    Time-tested Polish deli & restaurant offering East European staples & homemade sausages.

  • Young Joni

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3544

    Wood-clad speakeasy with old-fashioned wallpaper, featuring craft cocktails and upscale bar bites.

  • Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3504

    Casual pick featuring American pub grub such as burgers & tacos, weekend breakfasts & craft beer.

  • Chimborazo

    Area: Northeast

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3426

    Small spot serving Ecuadorian & Andean foods with beer & wine amid traditional decor with textiles.

  • Hai Hai

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2672

    Colorful spot serving modern Vietnamese street food & craft cocktails in trendy, lively surrounds.

  • The Anchor Fish & Chips

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.7 # of Reviews: 2527

    Casual eatery supplying fried Alaskan cod, shepherd's pie & other pub grub, plus Irish beers on tap.

  • Jax Cafe

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.6 # of Reviews: 2445

    Circa-1930s landmark serving steaks & seafood in an elegant, old-school setting with a garden patio.

  • Brasa Premium Rotisserie

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.6 # of Reviews: 2351

    Casual eatery showcasing slow-cooked, Creole-style comfort food with vegetarian & gluten-free items.

  • The Breakfast Club

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    4.9 # of Reviews: 10036
  • Up-Down

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5800

    Roomy watering hole offering 60 tap beers, pizza slices & old-school pinball & video games.

  • Quang Restaurant

    Area: UptownEat Street

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3840

    Vietnamese mainstay serving pho, banh mi, bubble tea, and more in a vibrant, no-frills setting.

  • French Meadow Bakery & Cafe

    Area: Uptown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3569

    Fresh-baked goods & an all-day American menu with an emphasis on organic, sustainable ingredients.

  • Glam Doll Donuts

    Area: UptownEat Street

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3269

    Coffee & artisan donuts in quirky flavors, plus weekend brunch, served in retro cool digs.

  • Uptown Diner

    Area: Uptown

    4.3 # of Reviews: 3191

    Artful diner whipping up breakfast & lunch favorites with a twist, plus standby dishes.

  • The Lowry

    Area: Uptown

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2888

    Hip, late-night staple with patio seating offering classic local eats, craft cocktails & microbrews.

  • moto-i

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2768

    Buzzy outfit offering Japanese noodles & small plates, plus a rooftop patio & on-site sake brewery.

  • Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro

    Area: Uptown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 2212

    Casual Japanese sushi & Thai eatery for classic fare in a stylish space with an outdoor patio.

  • Matt’s Bar

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 7549

    Circa-1954 beer and burger joint celebrated for its cheese-stuffed patty, the Jucy Lucy.

  • Midtown Global Market

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 4226

    Bustling internationally themed market with stalls selling food & crafts from around the world.

  • 5-8 Club

    Area: South MplsNokomis

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3810

    Local tavern chain serving cheese-stuffed burgers, pub grub & more in laid-back surrounds.

  • Hola Arepa

    Area: South Mpls

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3571

    Arepas (cornmeal cakes filled with meat & cheese) are the specialty of this festive Latin eatery.

  • Pizzeria Lola

    Area: South Mpls

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3404

    Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.

  • Sea Salt Eatery

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3373

    Bustling, seasonal counter serve providing eclectic seafood bites & patio dining, plus beer & wine.

  • Hi-Lo Diner

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3254

    Hip hangout featuring American favorites, housemade donuts & clever cocktails in a 1957 diner.

  • Revival

    Area: South Mpls

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3245

    Fried chicken & other classic Southern comfort foods served in relaxed surrounds.

  • Red Cow

    Area: South Mpls

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3146

    Casual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.

  • Surly Brewing

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3868

    Bustling venue with tavern grub & its own microbrews, plus an upstairs eatery with beer pairings.

  • The Market at Malcolm Yards

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2143

    Dining options from Asian to vegan, plus self-service beer in a trendy industrial food court.

  • Wally’s Falafel and Hummus

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 1841

    This relaxed counter-serve offers familiar Middle Eastern bites such as chicken shawarma & falafel.

  • Blue Door Pub

    Area: University

    4.5 # of Reviews: 1790

    Relaxed spot for stuffed burgers, soups, salads & other American bar fare, plus craft beer & wine.

  • Tea House Chinese Restaurant

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.3 # of Reviews: 1739

    Sichuan specialties, dim sum & a weekend brunch served in a polished spot with Asian decor touches.

  • The Joint

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.4 # of Reviews: 1571

    Festive music venue featuring a broad calendar of live acts, from cover bands to touring groups.

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.0 # of Reviews: 1548

    Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

  • Town Hall Brewery

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.6 # of Reviews: 1535

    Cozy, brick-walled brewpub & restaurant with house & guest taps, patio seating & eclectic bar bites.

  • Hard Times Cafe

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 1402

    Worker-owned eatery with a punk-rock atmosphere serving vegan & vegetarian fare at almost all hours.

  • Fogo De Chao

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.8 # of Reviews: 18704

    Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.

  • Tom’s Watch Bar

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.9 # of Reviews: 7327
  • Hell’s Kitchen

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.4 # of Reviews: 6697

    Quirky, employee-owned American restaurant offering an all-day menu and frequent live music in an underground space.

  • Hen House Eatery

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5984

    Sprawling cafe offering classic, locally sourced breakfast and lunch, plus wine and happy hour.

  • Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.5 # of Reviews: 5311

    Classic fare & English pints in a relaxed, wood-clad setting with fireplace & rooftop lawn bowling.

  • Red Cow

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.6 # of Reviews: 4555

    Casual & rustic American eatery offering craft beer, gourmet burgers & a menu of updated pub eats.

  • Smack Shack

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4084

    Modern eatery features a wide range of seafood, casual grub & cocktails in an industrial-chic space.

  • Manny’s Steakhouse

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3748

    Diners choose cuts from a rolling meat cart at this high-end outfit also offering seafood & wine.

  • Pizza Lucé

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3590

    Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.


Just for fun...

Worst Rated

  • Pizza La Vista

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    2.6 # of Reviews: 199
  • Kollege Klub Dinkytown

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    2.7 # of Reviews: 154
  • Rumba Uptown

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    2.9 # of Reviews: 154
  • Sumo Grill & Buffet

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    3.9 # of Reviews: 2889

    Unlimited Pan-Asian eats are featured at this informal spot with a buffet setup & colorful decor.

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.0 # of Reviews: 1548

    Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

  • Olympic Cafe

    Area: North Mpls

    3.9 # of Reviews: 1168

    Counter-service joint offering comfort eats such as fried chicken, wings, cheesesteaks & gyros.

  • Conga Latin Bistro

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    3.9 # of Reviews: 1051

    Lively Latin establishment offering a daily fixed-price dinner special, drinks & dancing.

  • Quruxlow Restaurant

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.6 # of Reviews: 1045

    Easygoing place with ample seating for a variety of traditional Somali dishes, plus fruit juices.

  • Sawatdee

    Area: DowntownDowntown East

    3.9 # of Reviews: 993

    Long-standing local chain offering a wide range of Thai classics; some branches have lunch buffets.

  • Conga Latin Bistro

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    3.9 # of Reviews: 1051

    Lively Latin establishment offering a daily fixed-price dinner special, drinks & dancing.

  • Maxwell’s Cafe & Grill

    Area: Northeast

    3.9 # of Reviews: 399

    Middle Eastern counter serve offering shawarma, falafel & other comfort food, plus hookah & burgers.

  • Sabor Latino

    Area: Northeast

    3.8 # of Reviews: 236
  • Mr. Santana

    Area: Northeast

    3.8 # of Reviews: 208
  • Cali’s Vietnamese

    Area: Northeast

    3.9 # of Reviews: 146

    Down-to-earth place for popular Vietnamese dishes, including pho, plus Chinese & Thai options.

  • Holy Land Grocery & Deli

    Area: Northeast

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4744

    Middle Eastern deli attached to a market offering traditional from-scratch eats & a lunch buffet.

  • Kramarczuks

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 4042

    Time-tested Polish deli & restaurant offering East European staples & homemade sausages.

  • Young Joni

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3544

    Wood-clad speakeasy with old-fashioned wallpaper, featuring craft cocktails and upscale bar bites.

  • Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3504

    Casual pick featuring American pub grub such as burgers & tacos, weekend breakfasts & craft beer.

  • Rumba Uptown

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    2.9 # of Reviews: 154
  • El Mariachi

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.9 # of Reviews: 712

    Lively Mexican eatery in a colorful space featuring seafood, tacos & more, plus karaoke on weekends.

  • Cajun Boiling Minneapolis

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.9 # of Reviews: 650

    A menu of traditional American boiled & fried seafood platters & comfort sides in a casual setting.

  • Akwaaba Restaurant

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.9 # of Reviews: 393

    No-frills spot in an African market serving West African dishes such as goat stew & cassava leaves.

  • Los Sanchez

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.8 # of Reviews: 268
  • China Moon

    Area: Uptown

    3.9 # of Reviews: 256

    Straightforward take-out place with delivery, offering a familiar menu of traditional Chinese fare.

  • B-Dubs Express

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    3.4 # of Reviews: 203

    Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

  • Flavor Bee’s

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.7 # of Reviews: 194

    Chicken wings with an array of sauces, burgers & more are prepared at this counter-serve joint.

  • The Breakfast Club

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    4.9 # of Reviews: 10036
  • Sumo Grill & Buffet

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    3.9 # of Reviews: 2889

    Unlimited Pan-Asian eats are featured at this informal spot with a buffet setup & colorful decor.

  • Quruxlow Restaurant

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.6 # of Reviews: 1045

    Easygoing place with ample seating for a variety of traditional Somali dishes, plus fruit juices.

  • Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

    Area: South MplsLinden Hills

    3.9 # of Reviews: 355

    No-nonsense outfit offering an extensive Chinese menu with an emphasis on Sichuan & Mandarin dishes.

  • Quruxley Restaurant

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    3.7 # of Reviews: 202
  • Hop Wong

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.3 # of Reviews: 201

    Simple Chinese storefront with limited seats for traditional Sichuan & Hunan fare, to stay or go.

  • Taqueria El Chilo

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.9 # of Reviews: 174
  • Pupuseria El Rincon

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.9 # of Reviews: 125
  • Marsu Pizzeria + Taqueria

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.9 # of Reviews: 123
  • El Guanaco Bakery Y Café III

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.9 # of Reviews: 105
  • Kollege Klub Dinkytown

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    2.7 # of Reviews: 154
  • Buffalo Wild Wings

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.0 # of Reviews: 1548

    Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

  • Burrito Loco

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    3.9 # of Reviews: 755

    Laid-back hangout featuring hearty burritos from a counter, plus a full bar with bone-in wings.

  • Blarney Pub & Grill

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    3.8 # of Reviews: 746

    Multilevel student spot with typical eats & ample beers plus fireplace, loft & basement gaming.

  • Sally’s Saloon

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.9 # of Reviews: 733

    Down-to-earth bar offering draft brews, cocktails, elevated pub food, sports on TV & a patio.

  • U Garden

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.9 # of Reviews: 530

    Spacious venue offering a large array of Chinese dishes, plus a lunch buffet.

  • The Cajun House

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.8 # of Reviews: 354

    Hong Kong-style dim sum spot also serving pad Thai & various Asian specialties in simple surrounds.

  • The Beacon

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.8 # of Reviews: 141

    Gastropub offering refined, region-influenced small plates & craft brews in woodsy-chic surrounds.

  • Surly Brewing

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3868

    Bustling venue with tavern grub & its own microbrews, plus an upstairs eatery with beer pairings.

  • Pizza La Vista

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    2.6 # of Reviews: 199
  • Sawatdee

    Area: DowntownDowntown East

    3.9 # of Reviews: 993

    Long-standing local chain offering a wide range of Thai classics; some branches have lunch buffets.

  • Sal’s on Fifth

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    3.5 # of Reviews: 736

    Sleek pizzeria in airy surrounds dishing up signature pies & slices, plus hoagies, wings & more.

  • Dulono’s Pizza

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    3.9 # of Reviews: 697

    Pies, sandwiches, burgers & beers are served at this longtime hangout with live music & late hours.

  • Gay 90’s

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    3.2 # of Reviews: 596

    Sprawling, vibrant LGBT nightclub featuring multiple bars & dance floors, plus pub grub.

  • The Basement Bar

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    3.9 # of Reviews: 497

    Subterranean haunt with craft beer & wine, Asian bites & quirky events amid bicycle-lined walls.

  • BANK Restaurant

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    3.8 # of Reviews: 270

    Early-20th-century bank building converted into a stylish eatery for New American bistro food.

  • East Village Grill

    Area: Downtown

    3.6 # of Reviews: 239
  • Prairie Kitchen & Bar

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    3.8 # of Reviews: 237

    Airy, elegant locale in Hyatt Regency for seasonal, locavore New American fare, cocktails & wine.