One of the tougher reservations to get in Minneapolis but great fine dining. (North Loop)

A restaurant that serves fresh and simple food that honors Minnesota’s Nordic heritage (North Loop).

Check out the speakeasy bar under the restaurant – Marvel Bar! There is no sign on the door and it is behind the building.

Italian eatery featuring pastas, small plates and long wine list (North Loop) .

If you have a spare night, this is fun restaurant that features 20+ courses. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. (Robbinsdale)

A kooky restaurant that has miniature golf and Ferris wheel. (Northeast Minneapolis)

Great steakhouse with gigantic portions (Downtown)

old school steakhouse (Downtown)

Great seafood (Downtown)

Breakfast / brunch downtown with an incredible bloody mary bar (Downtown)

Contemporary Italian dining and a good bar scene (Downtown)

Eclectic menu of elevated comfort food (Warehouse District)

Bustling American eatery with a beer garden and meat-focused menu (Downtown)

Casual restaurant known for their lobster roll (North Loop)

Seafood restaurant with rooftop bar (Near Loring Park)

One of the biggest and most famous brewpubs. In addition to great brew they have very good food (Close to University of Minnesota)

Smaller brewpub with the popular Lonely Blonde (by Target Field - Downtown)

Brewpub with a outdoor patio by Target Field and food trucks (Downtown)

Another brewpub (Northeast Minneapolis)

A British pub on Nicollet Mall that has lawn bowling on the roof.

A bar on the 27th Floor of the W Hotel with city views

Hidden bar underneath the Bachelor Farmer – no sign on the door.

One of the largest malls in the world with an indoor amusement park. Close to the airport (Bloomington).

If it’s warm enough – the Lakes! Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun), Lake Harriet and Lake of the Isles are great for a walk/run

This is a dive but the original home of the Jucy Lucy which is the quintessential Minnesota Hamburger.