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1. Baldamar
4.8
Exceptional(8054)
$$$$
• Steak • Roseville
Booked 119 times today
If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 6 or more.
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2. Stock & Bond
4.6
Exceptional(218)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Northeast Minneapolis
Booked 60 times today
Rich in flavor and history, Stock & Bond is a modern interpretation of the classic American steakhouse, serving heritage steaks and American Whiskey in the iconic Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank in Downtown Minneapolis.Our restaurant, whiskey bar and lounge will be open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks every day. We will offer brunch on the weekend.Stock & Bond is available for semi-private events and private dining in our exclusive private rooms and lounges. Large groups are welcome! Please contact bailey@stockandbondmn.com for menus and details.We look forward to welcoming you to Stock & Bond!
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3. Fogo de Chão - Minneapolis
3.8
Excellent(5209)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 175 times today
Experience continuous fire-roasted cuts including tender Picanha, juicy Fraldinha, and buttery Filet Mignon-each grilled over an open flame and carved tableside. Visit the nutrient-dense Market Table featuring seasonal salads, exotic fruits and more. Enhance your experience with fresh seafood like butter-bathed lobster tail, tender Wagyu strip and hand-crafted cocktails. Join us in the famous Hennepin Theatre District at City Center, or bring the Fogo Experience home with Fogo To-Go and Catering. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo de Chão elevates the centuries-old Art of Churrasco into a cultural dining experience of discovery.
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4. Nicollet Island Inn
4.6
Exceptional(3459)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 4 times today
The Nicollet Island Inn has stood witness to over a century of change on the shores of the Mississippi River. The Inn is consistently named the most romantic restaurant in the area and its river views have been voted some of the best in the city. An immediately recognizable Minneapolis landmark, the Inn offers world-class cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-world tavern and the patio offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline. The Inn is a convenient, comfortable destination for breakfast or lunch meetings while the 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.
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5. Borough
4.5
Awesome(1492)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 3 times today
Borough was created to represent the chefs point of view of simplicity. We are a casual eatery with an ever changing menu that focuses on simple ingredients that are seasonal and sourced locally. This ever changing menu allows our chefs to stay creative with the changing of the seasons and the food that is offered by foragers during them.Parlour seating is on a first come, first serve basis.
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6. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Minneapolis
4.9
Exceptional(6772)
$$$$
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 48 times today
Located in the vibrant heart of downtown Minneapolis, The Oceanaire Seafood Room offers a refined dining experience defined by its stylish, upscale décor and warm, inviting ambiance—perfect for romantic evenings, celebrations, and professional gatherings. Guided by a commitment to sustainably sourced, top‑of‑the‑catch seafood, our chef‑driven menu features both classic preparations and innovative, seafood‑focused cuisine crafted with exceptional attention to detail. With attentive service, polished hospitality, and a reputation as one of the city’s premier destinations for elevated seafood dining, The Oceanaire Seafood Room Minneapolis continues to stand out as an unforgettable spot for any occasion.
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7. Zelo
4.9
Exceptional(4251)
$$$$
• Italian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 29 times today
At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.
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8. joan's in the Park
5.0
Exceptional(2239)
$$$$
• American • Saint Paul
Booked 6 times today
joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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9. The Capital Grille - Minneapolis
4.8
Exceptional(4772)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 50 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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10. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
4.9
Exceptional(6234)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 26 times today
Murray’s Restaurant is a historic downtown Minneapolis steakhouse, serving quality steaks and classic fine dining since 1946. Known as one of the best steakhouses in Minneapolis, Murray’s is home to the award-winning Silver Butter Knife Steak for two, a signature experience that has made it a destination for business dinners, private dining, and special occasions.Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, Murray’s offers an elevated yet timeless steakhouse atmosphere, ideal for client meetings, corporate dining, and milestone celebrations. Guests return for favorites including our famous garlic toast, hickory-smoked shrimp appetizer, hand-carved steaks, and iconic raspberry pie.Now in its third generation of family ownership, Murray’s remains a Twin Cities landmark—trusted by locals, business professionals, and visitors alike for exceptional service, premium steaks, and one of the most memorable dining experiences in Minneapolis.

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