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1. Ciao Bella
4.9
Exceptional(6642)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Bloomington
Booked 92 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.
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2. Hazelwood Bloomington
4.8
Exceptional(6247)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 227 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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3. CRAVE - Mall of America
4.7
Exceptional(2891)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 30 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. Porter Creek Hardwood Grill
4.6
Exceptional(319)
Price: Moderate
• American • Fargo
Booked 17 times today
Porter Creek Hardwood Grill is a hot spot because of its excellent food and service, as mentioned in several reviews. The restaurant is known for its fire roasted meats and rustic vegetables from the rotisserie and woodfired oven. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of food and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. They also highlight the great atmosphere and extensive wine and spirits selection.
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5. Manny's Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(8430)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 72 times today
Masculine, bright, accented with wood & leather, Manny's evokes the great steakhouses of New York & Chicago - & eclipses them in critical & popular acclaim. Rated Top Five in the U.S. by the Zagat Guide, named one of America's top Steakhouses by the Knife & Fork Club, Men's Journal & the Independent Cattleman's Association, & a perennial winner of newspaper & magazine reader polls, Manny's commands a fanatical local following & a national reputation. Wrote the New York Times: "There's good news in Minneapolis for those who still share the secret pleasures of red meat, well-cut & seriously served." In addition to USDA-certified, dry- aged, center-cut beef, Manny's offers chops, chicken, fresh seafood & a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list.
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6. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis
4.6
Exceptional(5710)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 153 times today
Comfort food with an upscale twist...In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately located in a beautiful underground space, you'll discover Hell's Kitchen, an employee-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks 7 days a week, and enjoy REAL comfort food made by chefs who care, described by food writers as "unique but not fancy; interesting but not fussy". Almost everything is made from scratch, from our award-winning peanut butter to our unique dips and dressings, winning us over 67 "best" awards as well as accolades in Gourmet Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and other national magazines. And bring the kids along... you should see the cheeky notes they write to us!"Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're in Minnesota and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring." (Jane & Michael Stern, NPR)
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7. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(1108)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 75 times today
**Please note all reservations are for Nolo's Kitchen, the rooftop is first come, first serve. For cabana rentals please visit https://www.rooftopbarmpls.com/cabanas**Located at the historic Gardner Hardware Building at 515 Washington Ave N in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The NOLO's team consists of Marty Collins, Brett Johnson and Peter Hoff, each native Minnesotans with extensive industry experience. Marty has owned over 10 restaurant concepts in Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City and Columbia, MO, and Iowa City, IA. Brett and his family have owned and operated The Hilltop Restaurant for the past 40 years. Pete, the head chef, brings his most recent culinary experience and creativity from California to NOLO’s, The Rooftop Bar and The Basement Bar. His culinary vision and passion for local ingredients create new modern comfort food dishes. The team shares a passion for the restaurant and bar industry and sees an opportunity to fill gaps in the market in the North Loop.
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8. Redstone American Grill - Eden Prairie
4.5
Awesome(4238)
Price: Expensive
• American • Eden Prairie
Booked 69 times today
From the moment you walk into Redstone, you know you’re in for a truly special experience. Each guest is warmly greeted at the door with a genuine smile. The people here are glad to see you and it shows. As you pass the cozy fireplace and take in the view of the bustling bar, you know you’ve arrived.Dining at Redstone is so much more than a delicious meal; it’s a memorable experience – from the carefully selected music to the first class service.Redstone features a wood-burning grill, rotisserie and an open exhibition kitchen where our signature steaks, creative appetizers, chicken and the freshest seafood available are creatively prepared. The rugged yet romantic atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, an intimate dinner, a business lunch or Sunday brunch.Adventurous and uncompromising, Redstone’s attention to detail is evident in our commitment to making everything from scratch and to our relentless pursuit of total guest satisfaction.
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9. Tavern 4 & 5
4.7
Exceptional(2163)
Price: Moderate
• American • Eden Prairie
Booked 103 times today
For Reservations visit Tavern4and5.com -OR-Call us at 952-934-4545 for your reservation needs.
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10. Zelo
4.9
Exceptional(4070)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 37 times today
At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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  • ruth
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Very expensive but large portions easy to share. Excellent service from Sean who was attentive, knowledgeable, pleasant and paced the meal exactly as we wanted. Lobster cakes delicious. NY strips needed to be returned to get them med rare but this was done quickly and a couple of staff checked back to make sure they we were happy. No holiday decor in sight but elegant restaurant and our booth was quiet and easy to converse. Still our favorite downtown steakhouse!
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    Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.7
  • Jane
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Best Restaurant in the Twin Cities hands down no contest!
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    Ciao BellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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    4.9
  • Michael
    Los Angeles •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I walked over from my hotel as I was staying over before flying out the following morning. It was the day after Christmas and it was BUSY. The food was good. I’m had the chicken pot pie. The ambience was a bit loud because of the holiday - but I don’t fault the restaurant. I mean I would definitely come again next time I’m in Minneapolis. It’s also across from Mall of America
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    Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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    4.8
  • Stephanie
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Fine food as always, friendly server, nice staff who didn't seem to resent us for dining on Christmas Eve.
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    CRAVE - Mall of AmericaPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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    4.7
  • Nikki
    North Dakota •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 11 Nov 2024
    Everything was fantastic! Service was outstanding. Our server was amazing. He made great meal recommendations and made sure we were well taken care of.
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    Porter Creek Hardwood GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Fargo
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    4.6

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