Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Twin Cities / Minneapolis

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Twin Cities / Minneapolis? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro

4.9

4.9 (66)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Northeast Minneapolis

About the restaurant

Just on the edge of downtown, we’re located in the stunning Mill District! Milly’s is a gathering place whether you are a wine enthusiast or novice, we hope to find the perfect pairing for you. Our goal is to make wine accessible, affordable, & fun, with food to delight your taste buds.

Pull up a chair, grab a book, try something new, meet a neighbor or make a new friend. Like we always say- ‘Come for a glass, stay for a bottle!’

Top review

RichardVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Love this place. Wish I lived closer to downtown but even in the snow it was worth the drive. Timothy (sommelier) is awesome and the food is surprisingly tasty given the limited menu. Always a pleasure.

Oceanaire Seafood Room - Minneapolis

4.8

4.8 (6834)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.

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Michelle

Dined 3 days ago

From arrival greeting to wishing us back again soon - what a great night! Our server was informative and so on top of our needs. The drinks and food were amazing and arrived in very reasonable times. We will surely be back!

Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.8

4.8 (6221)

$50 and over

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

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 in 1946.

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Shana

Dined 1 day ago

Best steak that I have ever had. The ribeye was to die for. Great ambience.

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Chateaubriand for Two

Nicollet Island Inn

4.8

4.8 (3407)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

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 Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.

Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-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 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.

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Jeanne

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service, food, ambience. Noise level low and good for visiting.

Rincon 38

4.8

4.8 (1435)

$31 to $50

Spanish

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

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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Sue

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

The tapas format is wonderful! The food was excellent- lots of great tastes and great flavors!!

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4.8

4.8 (157)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

“Our Cocktail Philosophy”

Billy After Dark cocktails are inspired by the twenty-four micro-seasons that define the flow of life in Japan. Enter a world where you are brought back to your best memories. Reminding you of that the feel & flow from each one.
Perfected classics like the Manhattan and Negroni, riffs on some of Japan’s most beloved cocktails such as the Whisky Highball, and even alcohol-free drinks influenced by ingredients such as yuzu, and umé round out the collection. Through all of this, we want everyone to indulge in enjoyable recollections of the past with our entire cocktail menu being named after great albums from the 90’s & 2000’s.

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Tony

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

We have had several occasions over the last year and each time BAD has be exceptional.

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Minneapolis

4.7

4.7 (3537)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Minneapolis, MN serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

Top review

ToddVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Having visited other prime steakhouses over the years this was our first experience at Ruths Chris. Jesse was our exceptional waiter. All staff and service were on point. Sizzle Crab Cakes are top tier, 5 stars. 95% crab, 5% breading. Calamari with the honey drizzle was very good, most of it was on point, there were a few rubbery pieces. Tuna app was tasty but thought the flavor could be improved. Bone in tenderloins, ribeye and salmon were cooked all to the temp as requested. The quality of the steaks would rival any prime steakhouses at the time of eating we discussed whether they may even be the best of all time. Lobster Mac and au gratin potatoes were excellent sides. Other than the location of being downtown, we will return. If they moved to the burbs as other steakhouse are doing in the last 5 years, they would be the rage. Thank you and well done everyone!

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RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Minneapolis

4.7

4.7 (2832)

$31 to $50

American

Edina

About the restaurant

The RH Rooftop Restaurant resides on the third floor of RH Minneapolis, a nearly 60,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe.

For group dining inquiries, please email: minneapolishospitality@rh.com

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RickieVIP

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Disappointing that no horseradish sauce available for beef dishes. Salads were excellent. Glad to see expanded dessert menu expanded.

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4.7

4.7 (63)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Mill District

About the restaurant

As the name suggests, P.S. Steak was established to continue the story of the historic space that was once famed La Belle Vie. As Chef Mike DeCamp spent 10 years at the former French restaurant, this will be his homecoming and opportunity to write his own chapter for the space. P.S. Steak disrupts the perceptions of a typical steakhouse while honoring the legacy of one of the great culinary foundations in the Twin Cities.
The restaurant features an elevated yet accessible seasonal menu, along with a variety of cuts of meat, dry aged in a display case.
The lounge has been given a modern makeover with chic furniture and marble table tops. A selection of living floor plants divides tables to create intimate seating. Bringing warmth to the room, the bar and adjacent fireplace keeps guests cozied up to a menu of progressive cocktails.

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Kevin

Dined 7 days ago

Our server, Madison was amazing. I am a steak-eater, and my guest is a vegetarian. We were able to put together a filling and gourmet meal of multiple appetizers, entrees and desserts that fit the bill perfectly! The Denver Steak and the Aligot in particular were out of this world. The chocolate cake was impressive, but the chocolate sundae was a great way to wrap up our evening! The team was able to accommodate our request for a quiet, comfortable both. Both my guest and I commented on how unique and classy the interior was, the service, from seating, bar service, to valet was outstanding. P.S. Steak is not a "on the cheap" evening out, but for the experience, quality of service and food it is a bargain!

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Blondette

3.8

3.8 (109)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Downtown / Mill District

About the restaurant

Blondette is a French-inspired restaurant, concepted by award-winning Chef Daniel del Prado, offering traditional French cuisine fused with Pacific Northwest ingredients. Housed in a glass-covered atrium complete with an outdoor terrace and one of Minneapolis’ only retractable roofs, Blondette invites guests to mix and mingle under the stars all year long.

In addition to dinner daily, each Saturday and Sunday, Blondette serves up elevated brunch fare from 9am - 2pm. Reservations recommended but not required. We also offer curated holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter and Mother's Day.

LOCATION: Blondette is located on the 5th floor of the iconic Rand Tower Hotel, conveniently attached to the Downtown Minneapolis Skyway. Each of Rand Tower Hotel’s restaurants and bars is a destination all its own, offering locals and travelers a unique culinary journey they won’t find anywhere else.

PARKING: $10 valet parking is available with dining validation.

Top review

Sara

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Lovely place. Tucked up on the 5th floor of the Rand Hotel. Great vibe and ambiance.

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