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Mediterranean14/20
 
528 University Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-4909
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 With seasonally inspired and imaginative fare, this neighborhood place draws people from all over the cities. Read GAYOT's Alma Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary/
Breakfast
14/20
 
The Westin Minneapolis
88 S. Sixth St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-656-3255
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 Elegant food served in a former bank---what's not to love? Read GAYOT's Bank Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
800 N. Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-333-3837
  
 Bar La Grassa takes downtown by storm, celebrating the Italian art of eating and drinking with plenty of flair yet little fuss. Read GAYOT's Bar La Grassa Restaurant Review

 
 
Italian14/20
 
5000 Penn Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-925-9202
  
 The pasta is made fresh daily at this Lake Harriet neighborhood spot. Read GAYOT's Broders' Pasta Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
New World/
Pan-Asian/
Latin American
14/20
 
2916 Hennepin Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-824-7878
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 Expect thumping music, beautiful people and playfully creative new-world eats that rarely disappoint. Read GAYOT's Chino Latino Restaurant Review

 
 
American Regional14/20
 
4257 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-823-0011
  
 Local, straight-off-the-farm ingredients shine at this unassuming neighborhood café. Read GAYOT's Corner Table Restaurant Review

 
 
Contemporary14/20
 
Graves 601 Hotel
601 First Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-312-1168
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 The fresh and stylish Graves 601 Hotel has brought an equally chic restaurant to the Twin Cities dining scene. Read GAYOT's Cosmos Restaurant Review

 
 
Greek14/20
 
19 5th St. E.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-378-0611
  
 The best Greek food in town. Read GAYOT's Gardens of Salonica Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse14/20
 
1928 University Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
612-789-7297
  
 Family-owned for some 70 years, Jax is a Twin Cities steakhouse legend. Read GAYOT's Jax Cafe Restaurant Review

 
 
American/
Burgers
14/20
 
1610 Harmon Pl.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-904-1163
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 Great burgers and a fab rooftop view make Joe’s a summertime fave. Read GAYOT's Joe's Garage Restaurant Review

 
 
Modern American/
Wine Bar/
Bistro
14/20
 
4555 Grand Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-354-7928
  
 A textbook example of the neighborhood wine bar. Read GAYOT's Kings Wine Bar Restaurant Review

 
 
Irish/
Contemporary
14/20
 
Nicollet Mall
931 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-904-1000
  
 Somehow, perhaps through the luck of the Irish, The Local successfully manages to be three pubs in one. Read GAYOT's The Local Restaurant Review

 
 
American Regional14/20
 
1432 W. 31st St.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-825-1572
  
 For inventive Upper Midwest cooking, Lucia’s is where it’s at. Read GAYOT's Lucia's Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican14/20
 
Target Plaza
1070 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-338-6272
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 Elegant Mexican with soul in Nicollet Mall. Read GAYOT's Masa Restaurant Review

 
 
Steakhouse14/20
 
26 S. 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-0909
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 Murray's has been serving up its well-respected Silver Butterknife Steak since l946. Read GAYOT's Murray's Restaurant Review

 
 
Seafood14/20
 
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-333-2277
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 Oceanaire is a classy, sassy, energized version of a 1940s seafood room. Read GAYOT's The Oceanaire Seafood Room Restaurant Review

 
 
Japanese/
Sushi
14/20
 
30 N. 1st St.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-333-8430
  
 Along with Fuji-Ya, this Warehouse District Japanese restaurant serves some of the best sushi in town. Read GAYOT's Origami Restaurant Review

 
 
Modern American14/20
 
Hotel Ivy
Ivy Hotel + Residences
1115 Second Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-353-3500
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 The luxurious Hotel Ivy is home to an equally pampering restaurant. Read GAYOT's Porter & Frye Restaurant Review

 
 
Chinese14/20
 
2739 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-870-7084
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 A long-time Nicollet Avenue favorite, this family-owned spot serves up inexpensive soups and elaborate main courses. Read GAYOT's Rainbow Chinese Restaurant Review

 
 
American14/20
 
509 First Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-747-7766
  
 Retro reigns in this inner city supper club, pleasing boomers and beyond with modern tweaks on classic roadhouse fare. Read GAYOT's Red Stag Supperclub Restaurant Review

 
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