Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mendota Heights

13 restaurants available nearby

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1. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Eagan

Booked 26 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.

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2. Boca Chica Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1390)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Saint Paul

Booked 23 times today

Boca Chica Mexican Restaurant has served the flavorful, authentic cuisine of Mexico since 1964. It was then that Guillermo and Gloria Frias opened the doors to their new restaurant that seated only 28 patrons. Today, Boca Chica has grown substantially and is rated "one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities," according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine’s March 2018 issue.The authenticity of the food is maintained by making everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way, with fresh ingredients. Even the fiery salsa is still made with fresh tomatoes, chiles, and that special Frias family touch. Our menu includes some of the more traditional foods such as guisados, sopes, carne asada, chile rellenos, and tamales. Taste is never compromised. We also have a full bar featuring the city’s best selection of Mexican beers and premium tequilas. Voted "Best Margarita" by City Pages.

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3. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(6195)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 153 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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4. Chianti Grill - Roseville

4.7

Exceptional(6659)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Roseville

Booked 62 times today

Chianti Grill features authentic and contemporary Italian cuisine along with aged Angus steaks and seafood. The award-winning food is complimented by an extensive wine list featuring selections from California, Italy, and around the world. Chianti Grill's friendly service and warm inviting atmosphere make for a memorable experience.

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5. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.4

Awesome(4284)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 66 times today

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

6. UNION Rooftop

3.9

Excellent(3303)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 21 times today

A word from UNION RooftopExperience the Union of talent, creativity, art, food, and design.Kaskaid Hospitality has been credited with bringing dining in the Twin Cities to new heights, and UNION Rooftop is the crown jewel in its latest unveiling of unique hospitality concepts. Painstaking attention was paid to every detail, from restoring the building’s original architectural treasures to installing the one-of-a-kind retractable rooftop. UNION has engaged a talented culinary team that holds themselves to the highest standards, ensuring every dish is special, surprising, and cohesive. We have created a menu that can be experienced in just the right proportions, from an elegant snack before the theater, to a celebratory private dining tasting menu featuring ingredients that change daily.Valet Parking Available Nightly

7. The Copper Hen

4.6

Exceptional(2158)

Price: Moderate

• American • Whittier

Booked 34 times today

Welcome to the award winning premier farm-to-table restaurant and bakery in Minneapolis! Serving incredible comfort food from scratch - including chicken pot pie, steak, an incredible brunch, Easter brunch, Mother's Day brunch, and more! Enjoy an amazing cocktail list, beer on tap and wines by the bottle and glass. Also, great for large groups.

8. Milwaukee Road

4.3

Awesome(202)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 21 times today

Milwaukee Road at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a favorite among guests as well as Twin Cities residents, featuring distinct menus with specialized and local flare. You can always count on Milwaukee Road for a hearty breakfast buffet to start the day, followed by unique regional lunch and dinner entrées.Our chef combines the best of regional culinary specialties with memorable dishes and tempting desserts – any of which pairs beautifully with a selection from our wine list or one of our many regional craft ales. Enjoy your meal in the gorgeous restaurant dining room or our outdoor seasonal patio; you'll find either setting to be warm, welcoming and distinctly Minnesota.

9. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1324)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 10 times today

The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center, The Orpheum, Pantages, and State Theaters.

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10. Axel's - Roseville

4.2

Awesome(881)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Roseville

Booked 7 times today

Axels Charhouse is located in the northern suburb of Roseville and is attached to the DoubleTree By Hilton Roseville Hotel. The restaurant features classic American cuisine. Having the availability of various private meeting rooms makes Axels Charhouse the perfect spot for special events. Fine dining enthusiasts have found that the Charhouse is the perfect dining location to return to. Axels, “where traditions and memories are made.”

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Elizabeth
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Chianti Grill is a really good and reliable experience- it’s always lovely service, good food and comfortable. Tonight we were late for our reservation, and when I called to let them know we were on our way, they were so kind to us.
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Chianti Grill - RosevillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Roseville
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4.7
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Lynnvip
Minneapolis - St. Paul •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waiter was the best!!! we have had the pleasure of having him take care of us on prior visits. He is exceptional. Pleasant professional, engaging efficient and our food was awesome!
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Ciao BellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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4.8
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Margie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The buffet at Granite City Brewery was excellent. Everything was cooked to perfection. The server was very kind and responsive and it really was the best value and quality for what was available in the Twin Cities on Thanksgiving. Thank you.
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Granite City Food & Brewery - EaganPrice: Moderate• American• Eagan
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4.3
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sara
Minneapolis - St. Paul •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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ERIC
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Nov 2024
AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD NORTH OF THE BOARDER ALLWAYS A GO TO
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Boca Chica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Saint Paul
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4.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

2. Boca Chica Restaurant

3. Hazelwood Bloomington

4. Chianti Grill - Roseville

5. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

6. UNION Rooftop

7. The Copper Hen

8. Milwaukee Road

9. The News Room

10. Axel's - Roseville

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