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.

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  • Aki’s BreadHaus

    Area: Northeast

    4.9 # of Reviews: 435

    Sweet & savory baked goods made with traditional German techniques in a casual venue.

  • The Briar

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.9 # of Reviews: 303

  • Cosmic Coffee

    Area: Northeast

    4.9 # of Reviews: 211

  • Kramarczuks

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 3978

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

  • Francis

    Area: Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 910

  • Fair State Brewing Cooperative

    Area: Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 617

  • All Saints

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 450

    Urbane outfit with a terrace, offering cocktails & creatively presented cuisine.

  • The Matchbox Coffee Shop

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.8 # of Reviews: 232

    Long-running, collectively-owned neighborhood coffee shop for fair trade organic coffee, plus a patio.

  • Khue’s Kitchen

    Area: Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 108

  • Banh Appetit

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    4.9 # of Reviews: 1033

    Unassuming eatery fixing up classic Vietnamese sandwiches, finger foods & make-your-own rice bowls.

  • Rollicious

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    4.9 # of Reviews: 255

  • O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co.

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.8 # of Reviews: 512

  • Falling Knife Brewing Company

    Area: University

    4.8 # of Reviews: 374

  • Oasis Mediterranean Grill

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.8 # of Reviews: 181

  • Zakia Deli

    Area: University

    4.7 # of Reviews: 1174

    Small, simple Mediterranean deli with a patio serving various sandwiches & prepared eats.

  • Up Cafe

    Area: University

    4.7 # of Reviews: 423

    Laid-back choice for coffee, espresso & seasonal cafe fare, plus treats such as pastries & gelato.

  • The Test Kitchen

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.7 # of Reviews: 286

  • 7 Corners Coffee

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.7 # of Reviews: 240

  • Tom’s Watch Bar

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.9 # of Reviews: 6865

  • Demi

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.9 # of Reviews: 415

    Sophisticated, contemporary restaurant serving creative cuisine in a petite, sleek setting.

  • Trieste Cafe

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.9 # of Reviews: 377

    Small Greek deli & diner tucked in an old exchange building serving gyros, falafel & more.

  • Milly’s Wine Bar & Bistro

    Area: DowntownDowntown East

    4.9 # of Reviews: 226

  • Fawkes Alley Coffee

    Area: Downtown

    4.9 # of Reviews: 135

  • Fogo De Chao

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.8 # of Reviews: 18179

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

  • Spice & Tonic

    Area: DowntownDowntown East

    4.8 # of Reviews: 1003

    North Indian specialist serving samosas, flatbreads & seafood in a woodsy-chic locale with a patio.

  • Number 12 Cider

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.8 # of Reviews: 749

    Hip, warehouse-like locale offering 16 taps of house cider with wood-fired pizza from a food truck.

  • Valentino Cafe

    Area: Downtown

    4.8 # of Reviews: 106

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  • The Breakfast Club

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    4.9 # of Reviews: 8321

  • Tom’s Watch Bar

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.9 # of Reviews: 6865

  • Fogo De Chao

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.8 # of Reviews: 18179

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

  • Matt’s Bar

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 7460

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

  • Hen House Eatery

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5911

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

  • Up-Down

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5763

    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: 5271

    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: 4706

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

  • Hell’s Kitchen

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.4 # of Reviews: 6613

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

  • Kramarczuks

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    4.8 # of Reviews: 3978

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

  • Young Joni

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3517

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

  • Chimborazo

    Area: Northeast

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3400

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

  • The Anchor Fish & Chips

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.7 # of Reviews: 2500

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

  • Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3458

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

  • Jax Cafe

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.6 # of Reviews: 2407

    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: 2336

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

  • Holy Land Grocery & Deli

    Area: Northeast

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4706

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

  • Hai Hai

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2646

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

  • The Breakfast Club

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    4.9 # of Reviews: 8321

  • Up-Down

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5763

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

  • Glam Doll Donuts

    Area: UptownEat Street

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3260

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

  • The Lowry

    Area: Uptown

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2871

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

  • moto-i

    Area: UptownLyn-Lake

    4.5 # of Reviews: 2750

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

  • Quang Restaurant

    Area: UptownEat Street

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3812

    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: 3546

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

  • Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro

    Area: Uptown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 2181

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

  • Uptown Diner

    Area: Uptown

    4.3 # of Reviews: 3181

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

  • Pizzeria Lola

    Area: South Mpls

    4.7 # of Reviews: 3381

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

  • Matt’s Bar

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    4.6 # of Reviews: 7460

    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: 4223

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

  • Hola Arepa

    Area: South Mpls

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3536

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

  • Red Cow

    Area: South Mpls

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3123

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

  • Sea Salt Eatery

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3310

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

  • Revival

    Area: South Mpls

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3248

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

  • Hi-Lo Diner

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3228

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

  • 5-8 Club

    Area: South MplsNokomis

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3765

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

  • Town Hall Brewery

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.6 # of Reviews: 1527

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

  • Surly Brewing

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 3827

    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: 2102

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

  • Blue Door Pub

    Area: University

    4.5 # of Reviews: 1768

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

  • Hard Times Cafe

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.5 # of Reviews: 1398

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

  • Wally’s Falafel and Hummus

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    4.4 # of Reviews: 1833

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

  • The Joint

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.4 # of Reviews: 1552

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

  • Tea House Chinese Restaurant

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.3 # of Reviews: 1710

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

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    2.9 # of Reviews: 1538

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

  • Tom’s Watch Bar

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.9 # of Reviews: 6865

  • Fogo De Chao

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.8 # of Reviews: 18179

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

  • Hen House Eatery

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 5911

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

  • Red Cow

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.6 # of Reviews: 4516

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

  • Manny’s Steakhouse

    Area: Downtown

    4.6 # of Reviews: 3694

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

  • Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.5 # of Reviews: 5271

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

  • Smack Shack

    Area: DowntownNorth Loop

    4.5 # of Reviews: 4054

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

  • Hell’s Kitchen

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    4.4 # of Reviews: 6613

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

  • Pizza Lucé

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    4.4 # of Reviews: 3549

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

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  • Pizza La Vista

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    2.6 # of Reviews: 197

  • Kollege Klub Dinkytown

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    2.7 # of Reviews: 148

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    2.9 # of Reviews: 1538

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

  • Rumba Uptown

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    2.9 # of Reviews: 154

  • Gay 90’s

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    3.1 # of Reviews: 583

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

  • OUI Bar + KTCHN

    Area: DowntownDowntown East

    3.2 # of Reviews: 130

    Lively spot for creative bar snacks, cocktails & craft beer in quirky, colorful surrounds.

  • 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.

  • Joy Luck

    Area: North Mpls

    3.4 # of Reviews: 311

    A standard selection of Chinese dishes is offered by this casual eatery, including seafood options.

  • B-Dubs Express

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    3.4 # of Reviews: 204

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

  • Mr. Santana

    Area: Northeast

    3.8 # of Reviews: 207

  • Sabor Latino

    Area: Northeast

    3.8 # of Reviews: 235

  • Cali’s Vietnamese

    Area: Northeast

    3.9 # of Reviews: 144

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

  • Conga Latin Bistro

    Area: NortheastLower Northeast

    3.9 # of Reviews: 1042

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

  • Maxwell’s Cafe & Grill

    Area: Northeast

    3.9 # of Reviews: 398

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

  • Market Bar-B-Que

    Area: NortheastArts District

    4.0 # of Reviews: 1246

    Old-school, family-owned stop with red & white tablecloths serves BBQ smoked meats plus a full bar.

  • Cliff N Norm’s Bar

    Area: Northeast

    4.0 # of Reviews: 372

  • Broadway Pub & Grille

    Area: Northeast

    4.0 # of Reviews: 337

  • LUSH Lounge & Theater

    Area: Northeast

    4.1 # of Reviews: 265

    Upbeat, modern gay bar offering cocktails & classic American fare, plus late-night dancing & events.

  • Rumba Uptown

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    2.9 # of Reviews: 154

  • B-Dubs Express

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    3.4 # of Reviews: 204

    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.

  • China Moon

    Area: Uptown

    3.8 # of Reviews: 254

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

  • El Mariachi

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.9 # of Reviews: 708

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

  • Akwaaba Restaurant

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.9 # of Reviews: 390

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

  • Los Sanchez

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.9 # of Reviews: 259

  • Cajun Boiling Minneapolis

    Area: UptownEat Street

    3.9 # of Reviews: 641

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

  • Amazing Thailand

    Area: UptownSeven Points

    4.0 # of Reviews: 1688

    Vibrant Thai outpost serves up classic fare & cocktails in a dimly lit setting with cultural decor.

  • 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.

  • Quruxlow Restaurant

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.6 # of Reviews: 1038

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

  • Quruxley Restaurant

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    3.7 # of Reviews: 195

  • Marsu Pizzeria + Taqueria

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.8 # of Reviews: 121

  • Sumo Grill & Buffet

    Area: South MplsHiawatha

    3.9 # of Reviews: 2863

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

  • Pham’s Rice Bowl

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.9 # of Reviews: 113

  • Pupuseria El Rincon

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.9 # of Reviews: 124

  • Taqueria El Chilo

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.9 # of Reviews: 174

  • El Guanaco Bakery Y Café III

    Area: South MplsEast 35

    3.9 # of Reviews: 104

  • Kollege Klub Dinkytown

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    2.7 # of Reviews: 148

  • Buffalo Wild Wings

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    2.9 # of Reviews: 1538

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

  • The Beacon

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.7 # of Reviews: 139

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

  • The Cajun House

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.8 # of Reviews: 351

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

  • Blarney Pub & Grill

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    3.8 # of Reviews: 744

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

  • U Garden

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    3.9 # of Reviews: 523

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

  • Burrito Loco

    Area: UniversityDinkytown

    3.9 # of Reviews: 754

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

  • Sally’s Saloon

    Area: UniversityEast Bank

    4.0 # of Reviews: 723

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

  • Lucky Dragon

    Area: UniversityWest Bank

    4.0 # of Reviews: 256

    These spartan surrounds offer a menu of familiar Chinese & Vietnamese dishes plus a lunch buffet.

  • Pizza La Vista

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    2.6 # of Reviews: 197

  • Gay 90’s

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    3.1 # of Reviews: 583

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

  • OUI Bar + KTCHN

    Area: DowntownDowntown East

    3.2 # of Reviews: 130

    Lively spot for creative bar snacks, cocktails & craft beer in quirky, colorful surrounds.

  • Sal’s on Fifth

    Area: DowntownHennepin & First Ave

    3.5 # of Reviews: 733

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

  • East Village Grill

    Area: Downtown

    3.6 # of Reviews: 238

  • Prairie Kitchen & Bar

    Area: DowntownNicollet Mall

    3.7 # of Reviews: 236

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

  • 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.

  • Milwaukee Road

    Area: DowntownDowntown East

    3.9 # of Reviews: 126

    Warm, easygoing stop for an all-day menu of American comfort staples, plus cocktails & wine.

  • Sawatdee

    Area: DowntownDowntown East

    3.9 # of Reviews: 991

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