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1. Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay

4.7

Exceptional(1865)

Price: Moderate

• American • Excelsior

Booked 44 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood. Hazelwood is your favorite neighborhood spot, tucked in the beautiful Tonka Bay area. With a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week for lunch Monday thru Friday from 11-4 and dinner from 4-close, and with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting or special event, date night, or family outing! We hope to see you in soon!

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2. Boketto Steakhouse

4.5

Awesome(91)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • St. Louis Park

Booked 40 times today

Boketto merges the rich traditions of a steakhouse with a whisper of Asian elegance & a burst of Mediterranean zest. Whether you’re here for a romantic dinner, a celebration with friends, or a memorable night out, Boketto offers an experience beyond the ordinary. Here, upscale & intimate combine with trendy, vibrant, and most importantly — welcoming.From marbled A-5 Japanese and Australian wagyu to our signature Japanese milk bread, lovingly crafted by Authentic Gourmet, every dish tells a story of tradition meeting creativity. Savor the delicate flavors of our fresh seared scallops, paired with the aromatic trio of Thai basil, cilantro & mint, or indulge in the vibrant contrast of our tomato & burrata, elevated with a hint of Calabrian chili, sweet agrodolce, peppery arugula, & toasted bread.With a cocktail program and wine list designed for the discerning palate, each visit to Boketto is an exploration of flavor & texture, a journey that lingers long after the last bite.

3. Tavern 4 & 5

4.7

Exceptional(2134)

Price: Moderate

• American • Eden Prairie

Booked 58 times today

For Reservations visit Tavern4and5.com -OR-Call us at 952-934-4545 for your reservation needs.

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4. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(6191)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 127 times today

Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We would love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com

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5. Maynards - Excelsior

4.6

Exceptional(3135)

Price: Moderate

• American • Excelsior

Booked 51 times today

Maynards - Excelsior is a total blast. Known for its stunning views of Lake Minnetonka and award-winning happy hour, it's a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Reviewers rave about the 'fun atmosphere' and 'excellent service' and can't get enough of the 'reliable food quality' and 'inviting ambiance'. It's a place where you can enjoy great food, watch a game on the big screen, and feel right at home.

6. Ciao Bella

4.8

Exceptional(6608)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 66 times today

CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING. PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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7. Manny's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(8372)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 89 times today

Masculine, bright, accented with wood & leather, Manny's evokes the great steakhouses of New York & Chicago - & eclipses them in critical & popular acclaim. Rated Top Five in the U.S. by the Zagat Guide, named one of America's top Steakhouses by the Knife & Fork Club, Men's Journal & the Independent Cattleman's Association, & a perennial winner of newspaper & magazine reader polls, Manny's commands a fanatical local following & a national reputation. Wrote the New York Times: "There's good news in Minneapolis for those who still share the secret pleasures of red meat, well-cut & seriously served." In addition to USDA-certified, dry- aged, center-cut beef, Manny's offers chops, chicken, fresh seafood & a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list.

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8. Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub

4.6

Exceptional(3130)

Price: Moderate

• American • Wayzata / Long Lake

Booked 26 times today

Join us for our new Fall Menu at Birch's on the Lake! Enjoy the comfort of a Wisconsin-style supperclub with an Experimental American brewery, all overlooking the beautiful waterfront of Long Lake. Ingredients are locally sourced and menus are seasonal. Please dress up or dress down. Have a date or bring your kids. Remember to contact us for all your private event parties and gatherings. Reservations are available in the Supperclub. Walk-in Seating is available in the Brewhouse and at both the Supperclub and Brewhouse Bar. Enjoy our beautiful lakeside views on Long Lake and our fresh brewed beer from Birch's Brewery. Breakfast served daily until 3pm. Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday 3-5pm.

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9. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(5638)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 97 times today

Comfort food with an upscale twist...In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately located in a beautiful underground space, you'll discover Hell's Kitchen, an employee-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks 7 days a week, and enjoy REAL comfort food made by chefs who care, described by food writers as "unique but not fancy; interesting but not fussy". Almost everything is made from scratch, from our award-winning peanut butter to our unique dips and dressings, winning us over 67 "best" awards as well as accolades in Gourmet Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and other national magazines. And bring the kids along... you should see the cheeky notes they write to us!"Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're in Minnesota and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring." (Jane & Michael Stern, NPR)

10. Baldamar

4.9

Exceptional(6725)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 134 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 8 or more.

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Todd
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great steakhouse in the West End. Prices are low end of typical steakhouse prices but worth it. Flavor wise their chimichurri was phenomenal, better than Porzana's. The ribeye was perfectly prepared and delicious with or without the chimichurri. The asparagus was delicious as well, perfectly prepared and deliciously seasoned. Our server, Jada, was wonderful. Attentive but not overbearing.
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Boketto SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• St. Louis Park
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4.5
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Debravip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •162 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We were in a hurry and only had a short time to grab lunch. We informed our server of our need to rush. We both ordered the minute chicken. He promptly placed our order, and it was delivered very quickly. The food was hot and delicious and an excellent portion size. We were in and out in no time. Perfect! I recommend Tavern 4 & 5 if you are in a hurry or want a leisurely meal! Well done!
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Tavern 4 & 5Price: Moderate• American• Eden Prairie
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4.7
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Kayvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Good Burger! Our server was great, prompt, and courteous.
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Maynards - ExcelsiorPrice: Moderate• American• Excelsior
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4.6
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john
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
I met 3 friends for lunch. We shared 2 meatballs as an appetizer. They were fantastic and 2 meatballs were plenty for an appetizer. Our meal orders were all over the menu. All were delicious but the winner was the "Minute Chicken". We shared the Banana Pudding for dessert. There was plenty to share and was the best banana pudding that I have ever had. The place was packed on this Tuesday for lunch, but our server, Jessie, treated us as if we were the only table in the house. I can't wait to go back.
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.7
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Linda
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food and service are always super. Enjoy the comfort of the resturant.
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Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka BayPrice: Moderate• American• Excelsior
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4.7

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946 restaurants available nearby

1. Hazelwood Food & Drink - Tonka Bay

2. Boketto Steakhouse

3. Tavern 4 & 5

4. Hazelwood Bloomington

5. Maynards - Excelsior

6. Ciao Bella

7. Manny's Steakhouse

8. Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub

9. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

10. Baldamar

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