6 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Downtown / Loring Park

6 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Nicollet Diner

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Downtown / Loring Park

Booked 3 times today

Visit our scratch kitchen, where you can enjoy breakfast anytime! We also serve fresh burgers, sandwiches, soup, salad, and ice cream 24/7 in our classic diner! We are the only 24-hour restaurant in downtown Minneapolis, serving top-quality ingredients for a hearty meal day or night. We are conveniently located on Nicollet Mall next to the Minneapolis Convention Center.

2. Milwaukee Road

4.1

Excellent(217)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 16 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.

3. UNION Rooftop

4.2

Awesome(3312)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 59 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

4. Borough

4.9

Exceptional(1510)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 20 times today

Borough was created to represent the chefs point of view of simplicity. We are a casual eatery with an ever changing menu that focuses on simple ingredients that are seasonal and sourced locally. This ever changing menu allows our chefs to stay creative with the changing of the seasons and the food that is offered by foragers during them.Parlour seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

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5. The Loop Bar + Restaurant - North Loop

4.4

Awesome(160)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 9 times today

FUN. FRESH. LOCAL.Opened in 2006, The Loop is a high-energy full-service restaurant, which features one of the largest 360-degree bars in the City. We are a high energy, upbeat restaurant right in the popular North Loop Neighborhood! Looking for a spot to watch your favorite sports?! We offer many TV's to watch them on! Looking to dance the night away?? We have a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10pm! We serve our lunch and dinner (4pm)menus daily. We offer a Saturday and Sunday brunch menu from 9am-1pm!

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6. Cantina Laredo - Bloomington

4.8

Exceptional(616)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Bloomington

Booked 34 times today

Experience modern Mexican food in a sophisticated, vibrant atmosphere at Cantina Laredo. Savor fresh seafood, enchiladas & more with sauces from scratch. For dinner, drinks, lunch, or Sunday brunch … visit Cantina Laredo at Mall of America.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. The Nicollet Diner

2. Milwaukee Road

3. UNION Rooftop

4. Borough

5. The Loop Bar + Restaurant - North Loop

6. Cantina Laredo - Bloomington

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