Minneapolis, MN
Best American (Restaurants)
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Café Lurcat |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis 55403 • 612-486-5500
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LORING PARK. This chic cafe's spare, geometric design perfectly offsets views of Loring Park visible through floor-to-ceiling windows that line one side of the restaurant. Fresh takes on traditional American dishes populate the menu; double-cut Berkshire pork chops with apple chutney and game hen with sage and prosciutto stuffing are characteristic of the cuisine served. Live, international music enhances dinner and can be heard nightly. The lively Bar Lurcat is perfect for a pre- or post-dinner cocktail or glass of wine from the superb list. |
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Nicollet Island Inn Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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95 Merriam St, Minneapolis 55401 • 612-331-1800
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NICOLLET ISLAND. Beautiful Nicollet Island Inn's restaurant delivers an elegant affair, thanks to classy decor and a sharply dressed, professional waitstaff. The scrumptious dinner menu includes duck with foie gras bread pudding, sea salt-crusted rack of lamb, and wild salmon with potato ravioli. It has garnered a great deal of regional and national attention, and as you might expect, the wine list is among the best in town. Al fresco dining is available. Reservations are necessary. |
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Restaurant Alma |
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(Restaurants - American) |
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528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 • 612-379-4909
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DINKYTOWN. An expansive tasting menu that changes almost daily and a bustling dining room made light and cheery with blond wood accents keep things lively and bustling at Alma. If it's fresh, organic, and seasonal, it's probably on the menu, which is designed with local farms and suppliers in mind. The three-course tasting menu is $45; representative courses include parmesan flan and soft quail egg with maple syrup, buckwheat crepe with smoked portobellos, leeks and spicy mustard, and sautéed wild Alaskan halibut with red kimchi purée. You'll have to order dessert separately, but with choices like chocolate-banana cake and passion fruit meringue pie, the splurge is well worth it. |
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Riverview Café and Wine Bar |
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3753 42nd Ave S, Minneapolis 55406 • 612-729-4200
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LONGFELLOW. This neighborhood coffee shop offers organic, fair-trade coffees, tasty pizzas and sandwiches, and a separate, kid-safe area for little ones to romp in while parents relax with a cup of joe. Patrons in need of a sugar fix can find a decent selection of pastries, priced kindly. Sidewalk seating and free WiFi are additional attractions. The cafe adjoins Riverview Wine Bar – an alternative for a post-theater drink and a great place to unwind. |
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The Capital Grille |
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801 Hennepin Ave S LaSalle Plaza, Minneapolis 55402 • 612-692-9000
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DOWNTOWN. The Capital Grille, part of a national chain, is one of Minneapolis's most popular steakhouses. If you're looking to impress a potential client, this place delivers. The interior sports lots of mahogany, dark green hues, welcome privacy, and a predominantly masculine decor. The famous porterhouse is 24 ounces of excellent, dry-aged beef that will leave you swooning. For dessert, why not try the mouthwatering flourless chocolate cake? Reservations are suggested. |
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User Rating: 9
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Wildfire |
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3020 Eden Prairie Ctr, Eden Prairie 55344 • 952-914-9100
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EDEN PRAIRIE. Evoking the ambiance of a 1940s-era steakhouse, this branch of the small Midwestern chain is a hit with locals thanks to hearty portions of meat and potatoes – of course, a hip martini bar doesn't hurt either. Baked goat cheese and crab-crusted stuffed shrimp are tempting starters, but save room for the main course – salads, sandwiches, steaks, fish, seafood, chicken, and barbecue are all appetizing. For a change of pace, try a blue cheese-crusted filet or honey mustard-glazed St. Louis ribs. |
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Al's Breakfast |
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413 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 • 612-331-9991
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DINKYTOWN. Al's greasy-spoon decor has been preserved for many years, along with a classic breakfast menu. Located near the university, the place attracts students and alums who are thrilled to return and find Al's just as they remember it. Deemed by some folks as the best breakfast place in the Twin Cities, Al's is known for blueberry and blackberry buttermilk pancakes as well as for omelets and eggs Benedict. They only take cash, and if you're in the door before 1pm, they'll happily serve you. A small place, so don't be surprised by waits. |
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User Rating: 10
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Anodyne |
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4301 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 55409 • 612-824-4300
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SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS. Anodyne is a hip, funky coffee house that serves food throughout the day. The place is popular with Minneapolis's trendy folks, but you'll also see business folks stopping in at lunch, munching gourmet sandwiches, or putting away a delectable pastry or two. The beverage selection runs from espressos to teas and cocoas. Entertainments include open-mic events and various bands and performers. Local artwork is displayed too. |
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User Rating: 10
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Baker's Ribs |
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8019 Glen Ln, Eden Prairie 55344 • 952-942-5337
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EDEN PRAIRIE. Just how authentic is Baker's? Try this on for size: It's the only one of nine locations not in the Lone Star State. Folksy and casual, they've built their rep on stick-to-your-ribs, hickory-smoked meats. In fact, their dishes have been called "tall food" thanks to their hefty sandwiches (chicken is the most popular). Of course, there's a wide selection of barbecue options too – pulled pork, beef brisket, and ribs, for example. You can order a sandwich, a plate, or take something home by the pound. |
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BANK |
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88 S 6th St Westin Minneapolis, Minneapolis 55402 • 612-656-3255
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DOWNTOWN. One of Minneapolis's most evocative dining rooms, BANK occupies the former space of the Farmers and Mechanics Bank. Its thoughtful design is a true feast for the senses – a sleek bar in the center, soaring ceilings and windows, a vault-turned-wine cellar, and beautiful early 20th century millwork. Representative mains include seared walleye with butter-poached lobster, 8-oz. beef fillet with mashed red potatoes and garlic-scented spinach, and short-rib lollipop with sweet potato hash. |
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