Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Robbinsdale

Price

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanFusion / Eclectic

Regions

Twin Cities / MinneapolisTwin Cities / Northern SuburbsTwin Cities / Western Suburbs

Areas

Calhoun IslesDowntown / North LoopLongfellowMaple GroveMinnetonkaNew Hope

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

17 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5269)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 8 times today

Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.

2. UNION Rooftop

4.4

Awesome(3314)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 33 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

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3. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.5

Awesome(4307)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 35 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.

4. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1332)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 11 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.

5. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1751)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 23 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

6. Pub 42

4.6

Exceptional(185)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Hope

Booked 6 times today

We promise one thing at Pub 42; there will be a culinary culture both from a food and beverage perspective. And we want you — as a guest — to be part of it!We’re community-connected, food-driven, and are going to raise the bar. And we’re going to do this together.

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7. Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis Park

4.4

Awesome(796)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • St. Louis Park

Booked 9 times today

Rojo Mexican Grill serves new culinary creations and many traditional dishes, such as quesadillas, tacos and enchiladas, but with bold new flavors or in unique presentations. Ingredients, such as the tortillas, guacamole, and salsas, are made fresh from scratch each day. And Rojo uses special proprietary blends of Mexican spices to create the unique recipes.The stylish restaurant seats more than 280 guests and was designed to evoke traditional Mexican décor, but with a modern influence. Warm woods and soft red upholstery are offset by accents of leather, stone and steel. The dining room offers traditional table service and a generous view of the kitchen where diners can watch food prepared throughout the process. Three centrally located tables are dedicated to preparing hand-rolled tortillas, fresh guacamole and salsa in full view each day.

8. ninetwentyfive

4.5

Awesome(1822)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Wayzata / Long Lake

Booked 21 times today

We apply a seasonal, local lens to coastal trends, delivering a casually sophisticated experience with signature Midwestern hospitality.

9. Bacio

4.8

Exceptional(3867)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Minnetonka

Booked 61 times today

From your very first visit to Bacio, we want you to feel like you’ve been here before. The experience of comfort; a place where you’re greeted personally and nurtured with delicious food is at the heart of what we provide every guest. We use only quality, seasonal ingredients, often coming from farmers whose names and families we know. Family owned and operated, Bacio is truly a place to know people and be known. We are driven by relationships and passionate about great food, so you’ll always feel we’ve prepared a place just for you.

10. Milwaukee Road

4.0

Excellent(227)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 10 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.

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Dave
Minneapolis - St. Paul •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great experience on Valentine’s Day. From the moment we walked in until we left we were treated with great service. Our server Melia was very knowledgeable and helpful in the choices we made. She provided very personable service. Our food was very delicious. We both had the lamb shank. They provided us with a very nice knife for cutting our meat. This was not needed because the meat literally fell off the bone as soon as you touched it.
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Katria
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great server. He did a fantastic job handling our large group.
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The News RoomPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3
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Mike
Minneapolis - St. Paul •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is a great restaurant with a good variety to choose from. However, they do not have a Thai Chicken Salad.
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CRAVE - LaSalle PlazaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.5
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Carrie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Feb 2025
The service was GREAT! The food was GREAT! It was really cold up there though so I would recommend some space heaters or something on the really cold winter nights. Overall, it was a really good experience!
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UNION RooftopPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.4
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ElizabethFVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Feb 2025
Delicious food and a fun atmosphere
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The Smack ShackPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6

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