Best Restaurants for Foodies in Downtown / Mill District

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodSpanishPizzeria

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Twin Cities / MinneapolisTwin Cities / St. PaulTwin Cities / Western Suburbs

Areas

BloomingtonCalhoun IslesDowntown / North LoopEdinaHopkinsMinnetonka

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Butcher's Tale restaurant

1. The Butcher's Tale

4.8

Exceptional(1023)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 31 times today

The Butchers Tale presents a fresh approach to the culinary world of artisanal meats, bringing back favorites and introducing new tangy, melt-in-your-mouth options including Wagyu beef, double-cut smoked pork chops, our smoked beef long rib, grilled oysters and other extensive seafood offerings. The Butchers Tale has every mood, taste, budget, and craving covered, from specialty meats and steaks like Wagyu and prime steaks in our main dining room; to juicy burgers, fried chicken and handmade brats on our award-winning patio and beer garden. The Butchers Tale has everything needed to spend memorable time with family, friends and neighbors. We also feature 3 great private dining and event spaces that accommodate groups from 8 people up to 120.

2. Tullibee

4.6

Exceptional(1442)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 29 times today

Tullibee celebrates the lakes and woods cuisine that is so deeply woven into the fabric of Minnesota. Named for a fish native to our Minnesota waters, Tullibee is a tribute to our beautiful state and brings its fresh and authentic flavors to each dish we serve. Under Chef Marque Collins lead, Tullibee's new menu is curated with intention to allow guests to try multiple items on the menu. We will be serving more smaller portions of the menu items meant to be ordered many at a time on a rolling basis throughout the meal allowing guests to experience different options. Come and experience the flavors of the North! Tullibee is a taste of Minnesota. *Reservations are for Tullibee only. Our lounge and rooftop bar are seated on a first come, first served basis.

3. Young Joni

4.8

Exceptional(871)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 46 times today

Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!

A photo of Mill Valley Kitchen restaurant

4. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3087)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Calhoun Isles

Booked 30 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.

5. Pizzeria Lola

4.8

Exceptional(178)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis

Booked 27 times today

Pizzeria Lola is James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim's neighborhood pizzeria in Minneapolis. Our menu features signature wood-fired pizzas, sharable salads & sides, wine & beer wine, and a curated list of classic cocktails. Pizzas include familiar classics including My Sha-Roni (pepperoni & sausage) and Margherita, and signature guest favorites like Lady Zaza (kimchi and Korean sausage) and Korean BBQ (our #1 best-seller). Our menu is vegetarian-friendly and offers a housemade gluten-free crust as an option for all of our pizzas. Pizzeria Lola has been featured in the New York Times and on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," "CBS Saturday" and Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Pizzeria Lola is located in Southwest Minneapolis (just off Highway 62) and is easily accessible on the way to or from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.We're open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are available and walk-ins are always welcome.

A photo of joan's in the Park restaurant

6. joan's in the Park

5.0

Exceptional(2129)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 6 times today

joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A photo of The Lynhall No. 3945 restaurant

7. The Lynhall No. 3945

4.5

Awesome(487)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Edina

Booked 30 times today

The Lynhall is a market-inspired restaurant, bakery, event space and kitchen studio. As a collective of culinary-driven individuals, we teach classes, bake goods, cook rotisserie meats, make thoughtful cocktails and coffee, and always have something new and nourishing to share. Stop by to learn, shop, meet friends or make new ones, get a bite, and be inspired. Grab a seat at the table.

8. Thirty Bales

4.6

Exceptional(870)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Hopkins

Booked 13 times today

Thirty Bales is a celebration of everything Midwestern cuisine has to offer. We're an upbeat neighborhood restaurant bringing together bright personalities, bold recipes, clean ingredients and craft spirits and playing with the flavors that make the Midwest a place unlike any other.If you're curious about our name, it comes from the legend of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. As the story goes, Babe had an appetite as big as Bunyan himself and is rumored to have eaten 30 bales of hay a day.Like our restaurant's big blue spirit animal, we're a pack of people that lives to eat and drink. We're endlessly in love with the Midwest and its connection to seasonal ingredients grown close to home. It's what inspires our menu and our team. And it's what inspires us as we tell our own story with the flavors and spirits of the Midwest.

9. Crasqui

4.9

Exceptional(107)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• Venezuelan • Saint Paul

Booked 6 times today

Crasqui is a lively Venezuelan restaurant in Saint Paul. Recipes are inspired in our chef-owner Soleil Ramirez childhood, family and friends in her home-country Venezuela. For us Crasqui is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vessel for memories, dreams, flavors, and connections. We will keep infusing our passion, dedication and love into every dish to make every guest experience memorable.

10. Blue Birch

3.7

Very Good(38)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Minnetonka

Booked 2 times today

Serving American cuisine inspired by the diverse cultural influences within Minnesota, Blue Birch puts a modern spin on classic dishes. Executive Chef, Dawa Tsering, and his culinary team add variety through crafting monthly Dinner Specials and rotating Happy Hour plates. Signature cocktails, local craft beer and hand-selected wines complement the menu, making Blue Birch an ideal gathering place for happy hour, business lunches or a night out. Conveniently centered in the Great Room of the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, located in the Opus II Business Park, Blue Birch is a destination for foodies, everyday diners and happy hour enthusiasts.

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Heather
3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a wonderful meal, shared 3 different pizzas (Cubano special, Forager, & Korean BBQ) and each one was delightfully and deliciously different yet completed each other. Our sever was knowledgeable and attentive. The only issue is we were seated too close to the speakers so it was difficult to hear each other. I should have asked to move tables, so that’s on me. Something to be aware of though if you are more than two people.
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Pizzeria LolaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• South Minneapolis
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4.8
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JVIP
Southwest Florida •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Yummy food with a good variety and terrific service!!
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Mill Valley KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Calhoun Isles
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4.7
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Todd
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Delicious food and cocktails. Had the Roasted Brussels Sprouts and the Bison Steak Frites.The Brussels were very roasted and still moist and delicious. The Bison Steak was perfectly done and the accompanying fries tasty all alone or with the optional dill aioli. Only not was the food took a bit to arrive, but was well worth the wait.
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TullibeePrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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Sherry
Minneapolis - St. Paul •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Love The Butchers Tale. The food is amazing, the service is fabulous and its smells so good walking in!
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The Butcher's TalePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Kathryn
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Great place to celebrate a birthday with family! Salads and apps were terrific, followed by an excellent assortment of pizza. Tess, our server, was friendly, attentive and made our evening one to remember!
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.8

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