Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Linden Hills

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Pizzeria Lola

4.7

Exceptional(150)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis

Booked 36 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.

2. Breva

3.9

Excellent(101)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to Breva, the quintessential neighborhood gathering spot in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis. At Breva, we invite you to experience the essence of conviviality, served up with a touch of elegance in a casual chic setting. Our culinary journey is guided by the expert hands of Chef Bjorn Thomson and a team of seasoned hospitality professionals. Together, they've crafted a menu that's a true celebration of the New American spirit – elevated, unpretentious, and discerning. Breva is just minutes from the Convention Center and Orchestra Hall, and a short drive from local theaters and sports stadiums. Breva is an ideal destination for all groups and occasions!

3. Big Bowl - Edina

4.5

Awesome(1977)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Edina

Booked 73 times today

There’s really only one place for authentic Chinese and Thai–and that’s Big Bowl. It all begins with the highest quality ingredients–naturally raised chicken and beef, heirloom pork, sustainable seafood and produce grown locally. Because Big Bowl believes that the best food is made from scratch, you can taste big, bold layers of flavors in every dish, from the curries right down to the dipping sauces. Everyone raves about the pad Thai, our spicy dishes that are truly hot, and our create-your-own stir-fry–and for good reason. Every element adds up to big taste and takes our food to another level, be it a fresh squeeze of lime, fragrant herbs or the seared Thai chilies. Big Bowl is so big on authentic flavors that even the ginger ale is made with fresh ginger root–from scratch, of course.

4. Stonegarden

4.9

Exceptional(26)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • South Minneapolis

Booked 22 times today

Minutes from Minneapolis-St.Paul Airport (MSP), Stonegarden blends global influences with French technique to create a chef-driven destination for breakfast and brunch. Join us when meeting friends, enjoying a date day, or business lunch; our modern, bright, and warm space is perfect for groups and individuals. Start with our nourishing bone broths, the Scotch Egg or Maryland Crab Cake. Perhaps, indulge in the Poutine with smoked tomato gravy and sunny egg. Favorites include the French Onion Omelette, Norwegian Benedict with house-cured gravlax, Challah French Toast or delectable tartines. Pair your meal with our handcrafted cocktails, like the Espresso Martini or Sage 75, mocktails, unique wines, or espresso beverages. Vegan, vegetarian, halal-friendly, and gluten-free choices make Stonegarden inclusive and welcoming.Open early, Stonegarden is perfect for travelers, locals, and business persons seeking delicious breakfast and brunch.

A photo of The Melting Pot - Minneapolis restaurant

5. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(2867)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 69 times today

Bring your big appetite to the big city. In downtown Minneapolis, The Melting Pot is your quintessential fine-dining restaurant. Start with freshly made salads and handcrafted dressings before you skewer succulent strips of steak, and finish the smorgasbord with our famous chocolate fondue. Desserts rank high here, and just like the complex taste of our entrées, there’s something to be said of our artisan cheeses and luscious chocolates. But in our cozy corner of dessert paradise, we’re more than just a classy addition to Minnesota’s culinary scene. We are casual and approachable, which makes us an excellent choice for reconnecting with long-lost friends, updating loved ones about your life, or simply breaking the ice on a romantic date.

A photo of The Smack Shack Bloomington restaurant

6. The Smack Shack Bloomington

4.6

Exceptional(994)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bloomington

Booked 40 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in Bloomington. Reservations are taken for the 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 the appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as in any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a 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.Group reservations and private dining available. One of MSP's top 50 restaurants in 2022! Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

A photo of Benihana - Minneapolis, MN restaurant

7. Benihana - Minneapolis, MN

4.3

Awesome(3451)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Golden Valley

Booked 57 times today

Welcome to Benihana, a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

A photo of Trax Burgers and Bar restaurant

8. Trax Burgers and Bar

4.4

Awesome(225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

We are now open!

9. Baldamar

4.9

Exceptional(6832)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 130 times today

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.

10. Young Joni

4.7

Exceptional(814)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 44 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. Back bar reservations are available, and walk-ins are always welcome.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

E
Ellen
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lola is the best pizza anywhere, my husband and I eat there on average twice a month.
More info
Pizzeria LolaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• South Minneapolis
•
4.7
A
Aaron
Minneapolis - St. Paul •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The bright and beautiful dining room match the food. Everything we had was a 10. The tartine’s are open face sandwiches, the smoked salmon tartine was a very refined delicious start to my day. We also had the filet tartine, the French onion omelette, French toast for the kiddos. I don’t live in the area, but it is definitely worth the drive.
More info
StonegardenPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• South Minneapolis
•
4.9
K
Karon
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waitstaff was so friendly and competent. Our time there was enjoyable from seating to exiting.
More info
Holman's TablePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Saint Paul
•
4.6
J
JannaVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •38 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was a very fun experience with the family. The Waygu was amazing...you have to try it!
More info
Bullvino's Churrascaria BloomingtonPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Bloomington
•
4.7
S
SallyVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Server was excellent as was the food Have been there many times and will be back.
More info
The Lake RoomPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wayzata / Long Lake
•
4.6

Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Linden Hills

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating options

Accessibility

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Pizzeria Lola

2. Breva

3. Big Bowl - Edina

4. Stonegarden

5. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

6. The Smack Shack Bloomington

7. Benihana - Minneapolis, MN

8. Trax Burgers and Bar

9. Baldamar

10. Young Joni

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable