Best Restaurants for Groups in University of Minnesota

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1100)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 39 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.

2. Young Joni

4.5

Awesome(791)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 71 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.

3. BANK

3.5

Very Good(55)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 1 time today

Located in the historic Farmers & Mechanic building, Bank restaurant provides spectacular ambiance, music, and above all outstanding food, served in a comfortable, easygoing setting.Bank can accommodate parties of 2 to 15 in the main dining room, private dining is also available at an additional cost (ask to speak to restaurant manager for details)Chef Justin Grecco, has been an outstanding addition to our team, and brings many years of experience, local flavor, and culinary expertise to each and every dish. Signature items include our MiniJuicy Lucy, Blackened Ribeye, and our Grilled Sea Bass. Conveniently local in the heart of the financial district, 1 block from light rail and bus lines. Bank is also ideally positioned between US Bank stadium and Target Center and Target Field.

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4. Red Lobster - Roseville

4.4

Awesome(51)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Roseville

Booked 2 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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5. Benihana - Mall of America, MN

3.7

Very Good(3825)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Bloomington

Booked 50 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.

6. Big Bowl - Edina

4.5

Awesome(1964)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Edina

Booked 26 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.

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7. Cantina Laredo - Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(613)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Bloomington

Booked 7 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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8. Dave & Buster's - Edina

4.4

Awesome(46)

Price: Moderate

• American • Edina

Each Dave & Buster's has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we're stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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9. Red Lobster - Bloomington - American Blvd.

4.2

Awesome(62)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bloomington

Booked 5 times today

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Brad
Minneapolis - St. Paul •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and chef delivered top notch food and service but prices are outrageous now for what they charge and the little portions of food you get. We went to Benihana because we saw on Facebook a $40 dollar meal deal for a 5 course meal. Well the restaurant said there is no such thing as a 5 course meal for $40.00 dollars.
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Benihana - Mall of America, MNPrice: Moderate• Japanese• Bloomington
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3.7
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Michaelvip
Denver / Colorado •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
When you win a big award (James Beard) expectations are high. Young Joni lives up to the expectations. The food is delicious, the service warm and friendly, the photo booth a plus that says ‘you’re part of this place’ and the atmosphere easy and relaxing. I’ll be back.
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Young JoniPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Northeast Minneapolis
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4.5
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Martha
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Great food, absolutely wonderful server, fun atmosphere!
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Nolo's Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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Karyn
Baltimore / Maryland •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Jul 2024
We had a lovely time. Thomas and Roger were personal and attentive. The walleye was delicious as were the juicy lucy sliders. We recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quiet and comfortable place.
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BANKPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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3.5
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Minneapolis - St. Paul •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Dec 2023
We had an excellent experience. This was a dinner to celebrate my brother's 61st birthday. He doesn't get the opportunity to eat out often so this was special. The food was prepared correctly and the service was prompt. I had put our party on a wait list and given how crowded the restaurant got I'm so glad I did. We had to wait about 20 minutes after our arrival but that wasn't too bad. We'll probably come back there again next year for his next birthday. Thank you!
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Red Lobster - RosevillePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Roseville
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4.4

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

2. Young Joni

3. BANK

4. Red Lobster - Roseville

5. Benihana - Mall of America, MN

6. Big Bowl - Edina

7. Cantina Laredo - Bloomington

8. Dave & Buster's - Edina

9. Red Lobster - Bloomington - American Blvd.

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