Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown / Mill District

30 restaurants available nearby

1. UNION Rooftop

4.2

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 29 times today

A word from UNION RooftopExperience the Union of talent, creativity, art, food, and design.Kaskaid Hospitality has been credited with bringing dining in the Twin Cities to new heights, and UNION Rooftop is the crown jewel in its latest unveiling of unique hospitality concepts. Painstaking attention was paid to every detail, from restoring the building’s original architectural treasures to installing the one-of-a-kind retractable rooftop. UNION has engaged a talented culinary team that holds themselves to the highest standards, ensuring every dish is special, surprising, and cohesive. We have created a menu that can be experienced in just the right proportions, from an elegant snack before the theater, to a celebratory private dining tasting menu featuring ingredients that change daily.Valet Parking Available Nightly

2. Milwaukee Road

4.1

Excellent(214)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 10 times today

Milwaukee Road at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a favorite among guests as well as Twin Cities residents, featuring distinct menus with specialized and local flare. You can always count on Milwaukee Road for a hearty breakfast buffet to start the day, followed by unique regional lunch and dinner entrées.Our chef combines the best of regional culinary specialties with memorable dishes and tempting desserts – any of which pairs beautifully with a selection from our wine list or one of our many regional craft ales. Enjoy your meal in the gorgeous restaurant dining room or our outdoor seasonal patio; you'll find either setting to be warm, welcoming and distinctly Minnesota.

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3. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.4

Awesome(4303)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 19 times today

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

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4. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.8

Exceptional(5259)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 24 times today

Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.

5. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1325)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 6 times today

The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center, The Orpheum, Pantages, and State Theaters.

6. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1739)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 24 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

7. The Copper Hen

4.5

Awesome(2165)

Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to the award winning premier farm-to-table restaurant and bakery in Minneapolis! Serving incredible comfort food from scratch - including chicken pot pie, steak, an incredible brunch, Easter brunch, Mother's Day brunch, and more! Enjoy an amazing cocktail list, beer on tap and wines by the bottle and glass. Also, great for large groups.

8. Good Day Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(1671)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 51 times today

Focusing entirely on making in-house meals, Good Day Café offers diners a quality dining experience coupled with a warm, inviting ambience. With different menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, baked goods, smoothies, cocktails, wines and more, there's something for everyone at the Good Day Café but their breakfast menu stands apart.Popular menu favorites include the Iggy's Egg Sandwich and their range of pancakes that include the baked apple soufflé pancake, glazed doughnut pancake, German pancakes and more. The overall dining experience offered by Good Day Café has led to it being counted by OpenTable and others among the Top 100 Brunches in the United States.

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9. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3067)

Price: Moderate

• American • Calhoun Isles

Booked 29 times today

Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.

10. CRAVE - West End

4.6

Exceptional(3705)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 24 times today

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debbie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and service. Beautiful setting, especially during the holidays. Would highly recommend!
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Jeff
Minneapolis - St. Paul •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We felt taken care of, the service was attentive and very friendly. When a mistake was made, the waiter addressed it right away. The atmosphere was vibrant on a downtown Friday night. We'd asked for a booth in a somewhat quieter area and got exactly what we wanted. Our family had a wonderful night out.
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CRAVE - LaSalle PlazaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.4
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jen
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Sea bass was amazing. Loved my ginger smash drink. Everyone was very happy with their order.
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UNION RooftopPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.2
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miski
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
it was great, i enjoyed the experience. the service was great the food was amazing loved the energy.
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Milwaukee RoadPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.1
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liza
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
With a name like The Newsroom, I was not expecting a sports bar atmosphere. I was expecting it to be themed like a Newsroom. Server, Jake, was great. The brie bites were wonderful. And we made it to the theater on time.
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The News RoomPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3

Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown / Mill District

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. UNION Rooftop

2. Milwaukee Road

3. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

5. The News Room

6. The Smack Shack

7. The Copper Hen

8. Good Day Cafe

9. Mill Valley Kitchen

10. CRAVE - West End

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