Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Highland Park

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1. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(6195)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 37 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

2. Twin City Grill

4.6

Exceptional(2667)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 26 times today

Located on the first floor of the Mall of America, Twin City Grill is an American grill offering a comfortable environment with homemade comfort foods, ideal for your shopping break. Take a seat at our bar during happy hour and sip on a local craft beer, or choose from one of our 20 wines by the glass or a hand-shaken classic cocktail. Enjoy our relaxing dining room as a retreat from the hustle bustle of the mall, and enjoy classic comfort foods done right. From Northern Lakes Walleye Fish Fry, to grill classics such as our Prime Meatloaf with old-fashioned gravy and a Roast Turkey Plate with scratch made stuffing, we offer a variety of dishes that are sure to leave you satisfied. Or, select from one of our crispy grilled flatbreads, fresh salads or sandwiches served with salt n’ vinegar fries. Whether it’s a casual meal, special night out, or business meeting, stop in for lunch or dinner at Twin City Grill, located in the North Garden of the mall. Reservations accepted.

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3. Bennett's Chop & Railhouse

4.4

Awesome(1330)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Saint Paul

Booked 7 times today

In every city, there is a natural gathering spot for city folk and neighborhood people in the know. This place in Saint Paul is know as Bennett's Chop & Railhouse. Located on West Seventh & Victoria, it is the perfect meeting place of uptown and downtown, of quiet neighborhood and big city lights.It's called a chophouse because it specializes in a casual steakhouse atmosphere with top-of-the-line cuts of the finest meats. It is a Rail-house because it is on the old railroad line serving the city and rail drinks (as well as top brands) are served in the convivial atmosphere of the horseshoe bar.And of course Bennett's is Bennett's because owners Joe and Meghan Bennett ensure that welcoming hospitality is always served. They have taken their decades of experiences with leading hospitality brands and translated it into an intimate venue where you're not only a customer, but more importantly, a welcome guest.

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4. joan's in the Park

4.9

Exceptional(2080)

Price: Very Expensive

• 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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5. The Howe Daily Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(105)

Price: Moderate

• American • Longfellow

Booked 5 times today

The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar located on Minneapolis' south side. Dog-friendly patio, local spirits, local beer. Sports bar.

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6. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

4.3

Awesome(996)

Price: Moderate

• American • Eagan

Booked 9 times today

With its warm, inviting and modern design, Granite City Food & Brewery’s expansive interior features a spacious and comfortable dining room, four-sided modern, full-service bar and three private dining areas, as well as an outdoor patio. The on-site brewery, with award-winning hand crafted micro-brews, is visible from the main dining and bar areas. The restaurant also showcases an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine, including innovative signature entrees, flatbreads and more.Granite City Food & Brewery’s signature brews, which are made on-site, include The Duke (Pale Ale), The Bennie (Bock), The Batch (Double IPA), The Northern (American Style Light Lager) and The Stout. Seasonal brews are featured throughout the year.

7. Bagu Sushi & Thai

4.3

Awesome(309)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • South Minneapolis

Neighborhood restaurant serves fresh and clean Japanese & Thai food in a friendly atmosphere.

8. Rincon 38

4.8

Exceptional(1425)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • South Minneapolis

Booked 3 times today

We are a fun & cozy neighborhood Spanish Tapas bar offering a great selection of old world wines by the glass & bottle, as well as rotating craft beers on tap and in the bottle.

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9. Manny's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(8379)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 56 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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10. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5644)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 58 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)

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Tony
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service and the quality of the food was excellent. Looking forward to going back again. Wait time wasn’t long either to be seated or for my food.
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The Howe Daily KitchenPrice: Moderate• American• Longfellow
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4.6
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Bill
Minneapolis - St. Paul •35 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service and nice food Always a nice evening
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Twin City GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.6
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sara
Minneapolis - St. Paul •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Met a business colleague there for lunch and was impressed. Lots of light made the space feel open and airy. Menu was diverse. I chose the meatloaf which was a daily lunch feature and my friend had the Reuben which he said was excellent and looked amazing. The meatloaf was very good and a large portion. I would come back for happy hour to see who the restaurant draws in the evening.
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Hazelwood BloomingtonPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.7
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Jay
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
great food, friendly staff, reasonable prices. What's not to like?
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Bennett's Chop & RailhousePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Saint Paul
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4.4
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Lynn
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
This was our first time at Joan's. Everything about our experience was fantastic! The service was prompt, friendly, and educational. The owner and Chef were interactive with the guests. Both of us agreed that this was the best tasting menu that we have ever experienced. We have eaten at many fine dining restaurants from Alinea on down and truly do feel this was the greatest. The presentation was gorgeous, the wine pairings were spot on, and the lemon dessert brought tears to my wife as it reminded her of her grandmother's recipe. Our anniversary is in 2 weeks. As soon as we got home, we canceled the reservation we had and booked to celebrate at Joan's in the Park! Thank you, ladies, for the grand experience!
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joan's in the ParkPrice: Very Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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4.9

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40 restaurants available nearby

1. Hazelwood Bloomington

2. Twin City Grill

3. Bennett's Chop & Railhouse

4. joan's in the Park

5. The Howe Daily Kitchen

6. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

7. Bagu Sushi & Thai

8. Rincon 38

9. Manny's Steakhouse

10. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

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