Minneapolis Restaurants

Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

24 South 6th Street Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Welcome to Murray's Restaurant. Minneapolis' original restaurant for steak since 1946 & home of the award winning Silver Butterknife Steak dinner for two. Also known for mouth watering garlic toast, Hickory Smoked shrimp appetizer, and home baked pies. Well into its third generation of family ownership, Murray's stands out among local and out of town diners alike as a true Twin Cities landmark & continues to provide the best in food and service as it did 59 years ago.

M & S Grill - Minneapolis

50 South Sixth Street Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

M&S Grill is located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis on the corner of 6th street and Nicollet Mall. We are within walking distance by streets or skyway to many popular destinations such as the Target Center, the State, Orpheum and Pantages theaters, Orchestra Hall, as well as the Metrodome. M&S Grill offers guests an extensive range of offerings â€" aged steaks, roasted chicken, entrée salads and the freshest seafood, prepared with a contemporary twist. Visit our lively bar and enjoy traditional mixology at its best, featuring classic cocktails made from scratch using fresh-squeezed juices, bottled and tap beer, or choose a selection from our extensive wine list to accompany your meal. Ask us about our famous bar menu, featuring select $1.95 menu items.

Elixir Restaurant and Lounge

322 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 US

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout Elixir Restaurant and Lounge. The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine.The menu at Elixir Restaurant and Lounge features a wide array of great selections, madefrom only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sureto please every member of your group. Elixir Restaurant and Lounge has establisheditself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure tooffer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Please stop in soon!

The Imperial Room

417 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 US

The Imperial room is always a good time for everyone. It is a Bar-Lounge that has a little something for everyone. Great Food and Drink specials everyday of the week. The Imperial Room also has outdoor seating during the summer.
The music is good, specials are frequent, and the help is dependable. Music is usually Funk and Old School played by local DJ's. The dancefloor is small, (and therefore usually packed) but everyone will make room for you as the need arises. As far as downtown goes, the Imperial Room is slightly more laid-back than its neighbors, but is always a favorite place to go for great drinks, great food, and a great time.
OPEN WEEKENDS: NEW IMPERIAL LOUNGE on the 2nd level. The Imperial Lounge is stocked with leather couches, flat screen tv's and a relaxing atmosphere. Come and join every Friday and Saturday night for great drink specials, great music to dance and always a great time!

The Ugly Mug & Roc Bar

106 N. 3rd St., Minneapolis, MN, 55401 US

Come down to The Ugly Mug, the newest place in Minneapolis to enjoy great food and a huge selection of beer. With 20 beers on tap and over 40 bottled beers, we offer the best selection of craft and import beers downtown; you are sure to find something you enjoy.
The Ugly Mug provides a classic bar atmosphere that is great for watching the game on our big screen TVs, enjoying our new and improved lunch and dinner menu, or just grabbing drinks with friends.
And upstairs from The Ugly Mug is Roc Bar, which is a hard-rock nightclub with the hottest staff downtown. Come upstairs for some fun after you have a fantastic meal and party the night away!

Nicollet Island Inn

95 Merriam Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55401

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 Erick Harcey, whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, olde-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 5-course Champagne Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence. Newly refurbished banquet rooms are perfect for weddings or corporate receptions of up to 150 guests. Traveling patrons (or those weary from an elegant meal) can luxuriate in one of the Inn's 24 guest rooms.

Mission American Kitchen & Bar

77 South 7th Street Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Anoush Ansari & Hadi Anbar, of Atlas Grill, & chef Doug Flicker offer Mission American Kitchen & Bar. The restaurant is wonderfully done with comfortable & spacious seating & offers two dining rooms. Choose the serious & quiet or “see & be seen.” The rooms are stylish with an upscale feel but not formal. The restaurant boasts the best power lunch in town. Mission American Kitchen & Bar offers straightforward food.. homey, fresh & simple. Half off bottles of wine on Tuesdays.

Morton's, The Steakhouse - Minneapolis

555 Nicollet Mall Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Morton's, The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. Morton's is famous for its animated signature tableside menu presentation: steaks, whole Maine lobsters and other main course selections, along with fresh vegetables, are presented on a cart rolled to your table, where the server displays and describes each menu item in appetizing and entertaining detail. The menu, which is the same at all locations, features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 20 ounce New York sirloin and a 14 ounce double cut filet. Every Friday and Saturday nights, enjoy our famous slow roasted Prime Rib. Morton's Prime Rib is a double cut, served bone-in and roasted to a perfect medium rare. Due to limited availability of this item, we suggest you reserve your order when making your reservation.

Monte Carlo

Washington Avenue Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55401

Downtown Minneapolis' oldest and most popular restaurant for locals and visitors. Steaks, Seafood, Salads and Hamburgers and full Liquor and Wine menu. Casual dress welcome. Private seating for up to 100. Award winning outdoor seating. Free on site valet parking.

Trocaderos

107 3rd Avenue Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55401

This new Minneapolis eatery is named after a swanky neighborhood in Paris. The restaurant has a spacious interior & offers live music three nights a week.

The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

80 South 9th Street Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Your fondue experience … attentive service, the highest quality fresh ingredients, a variety of cooking styles, unique sauces, your favorite chocolate fondue. The Melting Pot … it’s dinner to dine for.

Zelo

831 Nicollet Mall Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Zelo (pronounced ZAY-low) is a contemporary Italian restaurant located on the corner of South 9th Street and Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis in the historic Medical Arts Building. It is just blocks away from the Convention Center, a convenient walk from most hotels. Zelo opened for business in June of 1999 to much fanfare and rave reviews. Quickly nominated for ‘Best Italian’ in the Twin Cities, it is a definite to-go-spot for diners downtown. Owned by the same restaurateur as Ciao Bella, Rick Webb has left his imprint on downtown.

Rossi's Steakhouse

80 South 9th Street Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

To experience the best in Downtown Minneapolis, look no further than Rossi's SteakHouse, Tavern & JazzRoom. Located in the very heart of downtown on 9th & Marquette in the Metro Building, Rossi's offers a unique atmosphere of casual elegance found nowhere else. The choice to leave the street & descend downstairs into Rossi's is a decision to experience the service & excellence of bygone times. Rossi's menu features an abundance of selections including steaks, chops, seafood, lamb, stone-roasted chicken and baby-back loin ribs. Rossi's superior steaks & chops are prime, the seafood is fresh & flown in daily, & the wine list is second to none. Rossi's features a superb happy hour featuring a $2 - $4 - $7 menu in the Tavern, and 2 drinks for 1 low price in the Bluestar Jazzroom. Stop in at lunch for a specially priced $5 martini. *PLEASE SPECIFY IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR RESERVATION IN THE BLUESTAR JAZZROOM*

Sapor Café

428 Washington Avenue Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55401

SAPOR (the word) is Latin for taste or flavor. Sapor Café/Bar is a place to savor some of the most pleasing tastes & flavors from all over the world. Our menu changes seasonally & always includes our thoughtful interpretation of authentic foods & cuisine - from near & far, both historic & new - that are interesting & above all, DELICIOUS. Whatever the dish or preparation, Sapor works to create & express a satisfying balance of fresh flavors with contrasting ingredients, textures, temperatures & colors. Ban apetit, qing-chi, shalom, ENJOY! - Julie Steenerson, Co-owner & Tanya Siebenaler, Co-owner/Executive Chef

Palomino - Minneapolis

825 Hennepin Avenue Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Palomino is a vibrant restaurant, bar and rotisserie famous for its style, hardwood fired Mediterranean cooking and versatile, imaginative menu. Guests appreciate Palomino’s gracious hospitality and talented staff for their unsurpassed enthusiasm, friendliness and skill. Palomino offers an experience that makes guests feel great at a pleasing value.

Manhattans

800 Lasalle Plaza Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Manhattans brings a touch of New York's no-nonsense style and elegance to Minneapolis. You may choose to dine in the bar with its rich African mahogany, polished granite and cozy booths that overlook Hennepin Avenue's bustling theater district through huge picture windows, or experience the intimate dining room or private board room. From Chef Mark Paavola's skillfully prepared, classic and unpretentious food, to spectacular cocktails and extensive wine list, to knowledgeable and friendly service, Manhattans delivers a memorable dining experience.

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood - Minneapolis

800 Nicollet Mall Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Unique to Minneapolis, the restaurant has several "snugs" (private booths with velvet draperies) in the formal dining room. The handsome interior features handcrafted mahogany, stained glass (depicting Minnesota heritage), and brass accents. Polo-green carpeting, Tiffany-style lamps and framed historical photographs of Minneapolis history lend a traditional note to the interior. McCormick & Schmick's also features a lively bar experience, with a bar staff that practices traditional mixology -- hand-shaken cocktails using only bottled sodas, freshly squeezed juices and premium liquors.

Darby's Pub & Grill

315 North 5th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55401 US

Darby O'Ragen's is proud to offer classic American fare and a full service bar. Enjoy one of the largest outdoor patio seating areas offered in Downtown Minneapolis. Come see a brand new view of Target Field and Downtown while enjoying a beer and burger before a Twins game. We also offer live music for all home games and weekends throughout the year. Darby's is one of the best kept secrets in the North Loop Neighborhood.

Saffron Restaurant & Lounge

123 North 3rd Street Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55401

Saffron Restaurant & Lounge is a modern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of the warehouse district. Chef Sameh Wadi is wowing his guests with his signature seared scallops with fried clams, artichokes and saffron and the lamb shoulder with lamb bacon, harissa and chickpeas. Enjoy a bottle of wine from around the world including Spain, France, South Africa, Germany, Italy, Oregon and California. Saffron offers 1/2 priced bottles of wine Monday through Wednesday. The dining room is a warm and inviting casual restaurant, great for a date or a group of friends out for a fun night of food and wine and eager to please service. Come to Saffron, a food critic's favorite hang out. "This place deserves to be packed." Peter Lilienthal, Mpls/St Paul Magazine. "Chef-owner Sameh Wadi...is on top if his game with his contemporary dishes inspired by the Mediterranean and the Middle East...deftly cooked and delightfully creative." Gourmet Magazine, June 2007

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Minneapolis

920 2nd Avenue Downtown Minneapolis, MN United States, 55402

Ruth's Chris Steak House serves the finest aged, corn-fed USDA Prime beef. Broiled in a trademark 1,800° oven & served on a plate heated to 500 degrees, your steak is presented sizzling hot at your table. Additionally, the menu includes select fresh seafood & other meat entrees, including seasonal specialties like venison, buffalo strip & scallops. A variety of fresh-cooked vegetables, including seven kinds of potatoes, salads, homemade desserts & an extensive selection of over 200 domestic & imported wines complete your dining experience. Ruth's Chris never fails to please!