Best Restaurants with Great Beer in Downtown / North Loop

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Cuisine

AmericanSeafoodChinesePizzeriaFusion / EclecticGrill

Regions

Twin Cities / MinneapolisTwin Cities / Northern SuburbsTwin Cities / Southern SuburbsTwin Cities / St. Paul

Areas

BurnsvilleDowntown / North LoopEdinaLongfellowNew HopeNortheast Minneapolis

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Young Joni

4.8

Exceptional(861)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 48 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!

2. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1332)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 11 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.

3. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1751)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 23 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.

4. Beacon Public House - Graduate Minneapolis

4.5

Awesome(337)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 4 times today

The Beacon is a warm and inviting neighborhood gastropub. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we serve up a menu of American classics and feature an extensive selection of craft cocktails and beers. Get your game on over a local brew at our pool table, cozy up with friends at a booth or high top, or gather 'round the communal table in our private dining room for more intimate conversation.

5. Stray Dog

4.5

Awesome(489)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 3 times today

Stray Dog is a comfortable yet fun take on your traditional bar and grill in Nordeast Minneapolis. Fantastic burger styles with hand-cut fries or tater tots. From sandwiches to salads, to soups and Kramarczuk's hot dogs. We have a full vegetarian and vegan menu with gluten-free options. We have local craft beer and Belgians on tap. Stray Dog is open Monday-Thursday from 11am to 11pm for indoor dining and bar. Thursday has all day Happy Hour along with Trivia at 8pm. Late night eats until Midnight on Friday and Saturday. Saturday and Sunday morning we offer brunch from 11am-3pm. We have a Main Menu, Vegetarian Menu, and Kids Menu. The more you Stray, the better you feel!

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6. Trax Burgers and Bar

4.3

Awesome(229)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 10 times today

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7. The Howe Daily Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(130)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • Longfellow

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to The Howe, the neighborhood gem of Longfellow. Featuring over 40 craft and domestic taps, craft cocktails, broasted chicken, and creative vegan and gluten free options for all dining preferences. Enjoy a cozy meal in one of our booths, catch a game in the bar with multiple big screen TV's, or bring your four-legged friend to dine on our brand new fully enclosed and heated year-round dog friendly patio.

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8. Yard House - St. Louis Park

4.8

Exceptional(228)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 14 times today

Yard House is the modern American gathering place where beer and food lovers unite. Known for great food, classic rock, an energetic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best craft and local beers, each Yard House location offers 100+ beers on tap along with an array of craft cocktails. Our menu features favorites such as our signature Poke Nachos, street tacos, USDA prime burgers, seafood and steaks. Founded in Long Beach, Calif., in 1996, Yard House now spans across the U.S. with over 80 locations and is open daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.

9. Big Bowl - Edina

4.6

Exceptional(1999)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Edina

Booked 32 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.

10. Pub 42

4.6

Exceptional(185)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• American • New Hope

Booked 6 times today

We promise one thing at Pub 42; there will be a culinary culture both from a food and beverage perspective. And we want you — as a guest — to be part of it!We’re community-connected, food-driven, and are going to raise the bar. And we’re going to do this together.

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From verified diners like you

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Eric
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We made reservations on Valentine's Day and selected a prix fixe option. Being vegetarian, this is a relatively new favorite. Our server, Thomas, was very attentive and made sure what we ordered was indeed vegetarian. The first delivered item was not. That was quickly corrected. Overall, the Stray Dog is definitely worth the drive.
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Stray DogPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.5
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Katria
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great server. He did a fantastic job handling our large group.
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The News RoomPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3
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Mike
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was good. Service was good. Drinks were quite pricey.
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Beacon Public House - Graduate MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Downtown / North Loop
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4.5
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Maya
Los Angeles •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible service, atmosphere and food. We thought the drinks could use a bit of work given the cost, they didn’t feel well balanced. Overall, a beautiful, memorable experience.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.8
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ElizabethFVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Feb 2025
Delicious food and a fun atmosphere
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The Smack ShackPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6

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