Minneapolis, MN
Best New American (Restaurants)
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Café Lurcat |
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(Restaurants - New 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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Joe's Garage |
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1610 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis 55403 • 612-904-1163
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LORING PARK. This two-level restaurant overlooking Loring Park is the most popular of Joe's multiple Minneapolis locations. Joe's menu contains burger dishes that are influenced by cuisines just about everywhere – a lamb burger, curried tuna-burger, veggie burger, and Asian pork burger. On Sundays, the trendy crowd tends to flock here for brunch, an all-you-can-eat, family-style affair that includes Cajun pork chops, apple-smoked bacon, and spinach eggs. Brunch reservations suggested. |
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Restaurant Alma |
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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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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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Café Brenda |
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300 1st Ave N, Minneapolis 55401 • 612-342-9230
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WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. A multi-ethnic, stylish restaurant, Café Brenda has been called "the best in healthy dining." Noted for its gourmet vegetarian and seafood cuisine, the restaurant features chilled soba noodle salad with spicy ginger-tahini dressing, fresh salmon or walleye, and signature weekend croquettes. Don't forget to enjoy a terrific dessert made with maple syrup or honey instead of refined sugar. The dining area offers a romantic setting and great views. |
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User Rating: 10
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Corner Table |
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4257 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 55409 • 612-823-0011
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SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS. Corner Table places a premium on serving up dishes that incorporate locally-grown ingredients, particularly meat and produce from small, family-owned farms. Though the digs are snug, guests are made to feel right at home by the calm vibe. The dining room's capacity for comfort only deepens when waitstaff delivers dishes like braised beef shank with whipped parsnip and broccolini, pan-roasted trout with Brussels sprout leaves and roasted potato, and pappardelle pasta with lamb ragout. |
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Figlio |
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3001 Hennepin Ave S Calhoun Square, Minneapolis 55408 • 612-822-1688
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UPTOWN. Snug Figlio, one of Minneapolis's trendier restaurants, is just the place to brush shoulders with a well-heeled crowd. Famous for its small plates and wood-grilled meats and seafood, Figlio promises incredible, rustic fare. At lunch, creative pizzas, pastas, and salads reign, but at dinner, you'll want to try garlicky, brick-pressed chicken or maybe Tuscan lamb chops. The best tables are located in the rear near the fireplace, and you can also dine al fresco. |
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User Rating: 8.25
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French Meadow Bakery & Café |
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(Restaurants - New American) |
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2610 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis 55408 • 612-870-7855
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UPTOWN. This popular café serves three meals daily. Breakfast choices include the omelet du jour, breakfast burritos, and deep-dish quiches. Among the best options are double fruit-and-nut pancakes and a hashbrown platter, served with cheese and scallions. French Meadow Bakery also offers eclectic lunch and dinner menus that include everything from vegan shepherd's pie to a chicken caesar wrap. |
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User Rating: 9.5
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Grand Café |
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3804 Grand Ave S, Minneapolis 55407 • 612-822-8260
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SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS. This understated yet classy spot in South Minneapolis gets high marks for its intimate tables and wallet-friendly prices. But that doesn't mean the one-time bakery doesn't turn out creative fare – they do, in fact, and manage to utilize a fair amount of local ingredients along the way. Representative dishes from the dinner menu include a duck confit and garlic-lamb meatball cassoulet, polenta cakes, and braised short ribs with homemade spatezle. Weekend brunch features delights like corned beef hash made with Kobe brisket and huevos rancheros filled with Berkshire pork confit. |
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Mission American Kitchen & Bar |
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88 S 6th St IDS Center, Minneapolis 55403 • 612-339-1000
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DOWNTOWN. Though the location (and prices) may seem custom-wired for corporate types with expense accounts, Mission goes the extra mile to make sure those who take food seriously walk away impressed. Dinner mains range from grilled quail with polenta to smoked miso salmon, and potato cake with feta makes an awesome side dish. As to the space, designers hope to recall the flavor and attitude of San Fran's Mission District with the eclectic art collection, citrus color scheme, marble-top bar, and smooth hardwood floors. |
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