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A photo of Hazelwood Bloomington restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6276)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 94 times today
Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We would love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com
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4.9
Exceptional(6660)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomington
Booked 75 times today
CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING.  PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.
A photo of Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(5269)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 14 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.
A photo of UNION Rooftop restaurant
4.2
Awesome(3311)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 34 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
A photo of Mill Valley Kitchen restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3074)
Price: Moderate
• American • Calhoun Isles
Booked 18 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.
A photo of CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza restaurant
4.5
Awesome(4305)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 15 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.
A photo of The News Room restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1327)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 4 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.
A photo of The Howe Daily Kitchen restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(122)
Price: Moderate
• American • Longfellow
Booked 17 times today
The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar located on Minneapolis' south side. Dog-friendly patio, local spirits, local beer. Sports bar.
A photo of The Smack Shack restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1742)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 11 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.
A photo of Patrick's Bakery Cafe restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(800)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary French • Richfield
Booked 8 times today
Patrick's Bakery and Cafe features the best of French and American cuisine. Located in Southdale Square, the restaurant offers guests a warm and inviting atmosphere with a selection of the finest pastries available in the Twin Cities. The menu offers such classics as Coq au vin, Beef Bourguignon, Steak Frites and Escargot. But, classics alone do not make up Patrick's menu. Grilled Salmon, Sea Bass and other coastal selections are available to tantalize your taste buds. Prefer something a little lighter? Try one of our many creative salads. Patrick's famous Patou burger is a fabulous choice, just one taste of the Patou burger and you are instantly taken away to Paris. Patrick's also offers a wonderful selection of french wines. Dinner at Patrick's is an experience that always leaves you wanting more, this want is enhanced by affordable prices.

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  • Tom
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Mill Valley Kitchen in SLP has excellent food, servers, ambiance and a hip yet relaxed vibe in each of their clean and fresh yet elegant feeling dining areas. We dine here often at different hours of the day- brunch, lunch happy hour and dinner and every time it’s consistently a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
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    Mill Valley KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Calhoun Isles
    4.7
  • Verna
    Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We live in Duluth and frequently travel from the MSP airport. Hazelwood is our favorite post-flight weekend brunch location. The food, drinks, and serv9ce are consistently excellent. Keep up the great work. P.S. It's always a positive sign of a well-run restaurant when you see management pitching in alongside the hosts and servers.
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    Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
    4.8
  • StevenVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Absolutely fantastic meal… the service was great, loved speaking with Nick the Sommelier. Only disappointing factor was the restaurant did nothing to make our anniversary feel extra special.
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    Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
    4.7
  • StanVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Ciao Bella has been our favorite for 30+ years. The consistency of excellent cuisine and service is world class! Our favorite server Seth, truly sets the table for wonderful evening. Our fav's of Walleye Milanese, Chicken parm, parmesan crusted shrimp, ahi tuna crisps and Tortigliona Rosa were enjoyed by all.
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    Ciao BellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
    4.9
  • jen
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Dec 2024
    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
    4.2
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