Monte Carlo

Retro, old-school steakhouse with a sunny patio.
Side Bar at Surdyk’s

Wine and cocktail bar attached to Surdyk’s liquor store with small plates and outdoor seating.
Bread and Pickle

Walk up window for food and booze near Lake Harriet.
Nightingale

Straightforward restaurant in Uptown with a good bottomless deal.
Graze | Provisions + Libations

Multi-floor food hall with a solid selections of vendors and a full bar.
Restoration Hardware Cafe

Gorgeous rooftop on top of Restoration Hardware in Edina, MN.
Travail (Residency – NO LONGER OFFERING)

Travail is wrapping up its residency in Minneapolis (on Hennepin) with a theme titled Kua.
Lowertown Bakehouse

Bakery with delicious breads, bagels, and other sweet and savory baked goods.
Chef Shack Food Truck

Food truck serving up mini donuts, breakfast tacos, and more.
Mucci’s Italian (Uptown)

Mucci’s second location, located in Uptown.
PERMANENTLY CLOSED: Prieto Taqueria Bar

Uptown taqueria with delicious margaritas and smoked meats and fish.
La Doña Cervecería (Harrison Neighborhood, MPLS)

Latin brewery with a fun indoor and outdoor seating place.
Monello

Italian spot located inside Hotel Ivy.
Chef Shack Bay City (Bay City, WI)

Modern French restaurant located in Bay City, WI.
Tao Natural Foods

Organic café serving salads, bowls, and smoothies.
Crepe and Spoon

Ice cream and creperie with several vegan and gluten-free options.
Italian Eatery

Italian restaurant with craft cocktails and a pretty interior.
Bungalow Club (Longfellow)

Neighborhood restaurant serving New American food for brunch and dinner.
Kiku Bistro

Japanese restaurant with a good happy hour.
Patrick McGovern’s Pub

Irish bar near the Xcel Energy Center.
Herkimer Pub and Brewery (PERMANETELY CLOSED)

Above-average pub food with beer made in-restaurant.
Redstone (Eden Prairie)

New American restaurant with consistently solid food.
Hewing Hotel Rooftop

Year-round rooftop at Hewing Hotel with great views of the Minneapolis skyline.
Animales Barbeque Co.

Food truck parked at Able Brewery serving killer barbecue.
Amore Uptown

Decent Italian food with a great rooftop and an even better bottomless mimosa deal.
Prima

Family-owned Italian restaurant with large portions and fresh ingredients.
Smith (Eden Prairie)

Coffee shop with a rustic atmosphere that turns into a great happy hour spot in the evening.
Cafe Zupas (Multiple Locations)

Casual restaurant serving soups, salads, and sandwiches.
Tavern 4&5 (Eden Prairie)

Busy suburb restaurant with elevated bar food and a good beer list.
Centro

Mexican restaurant serving tacos, oysters, and draft cocktails.