Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South Minneapolis

26 restaurants available nearby

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1. Hazelwood Bloomington

4.7

Exceptional(6199)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 183 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

2. Ciao Bella

4.8

Exceptional(6613)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bloomington

Booked 84 times today

CURRENTLY, ALL RESERVATIONS MADE WILL BE FOR INSIDE SEATING. PATIO SEATING IS ALL FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. THANK YOU.At Ciao Bella, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals are accompanied by a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than food: it is an experience, and ours is quality. Enjoy your handcrafted meal on our lively outdoor patio, or take in the local art collection in our dining room. Our philosophy is simple: quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. A Minneapolis metro favorite, Ciao Bella was opened in 1997 by Minneapolis restaurateur Rick Webb, whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Heading downtown? Visit Ciao Bella’s sister restaurant, Zelo, for another dining experience from Rick Webb featuring handcrafted food and dedicated service.

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3. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.8

Exceptional(5248)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 22 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.

4. UNION Rooftop

4.0

Excellent(3303)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 27 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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5. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.4

Awesome(4286)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 58 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.

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6. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3050)

Price: Moderate

• American • Calhoun Isles

Booked 22 times today

Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.

7. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1324)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 14 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.

8. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1733)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 22 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.

9. Tavern23

4.5

Awesome(1936)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Edina

Booked 27 times today

Tavern23 is a contemporary American Grill; we feature high-quality food in a warm and inviting setting. Featuring a wood fire oven, savory steaks, sushi, fresh salads and a variety of burgers and sandwiches to please anyone and everyone! Try us out for brunch or sneak in for a great happy hour on food and beverages.

10. CRAVE - West End

4.5

Awesome(3701)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis Park

Booked 29 times today

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Rachel
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I thoroughly enjoy my experience every time I am at Cafe Lurcat. I appreciate the ambiance as much as the knowledge of the staff. The food is always amazing. I’m extremely grateful for gluten free accommodation and attention to ensure my selections are safe to eat. This is the only restaurant that truly makes me tear up by dessert from the pure joy of the flavor explosion in my mouth. Truly wonderful.
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.8
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Brad
North Dakota •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was excellent and our server, Kevin, was simply top notch. I will eat here again!
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CRAVE - LaSalle PlazaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.4
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Susan
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an outstanding birthday celebration luncheon at Ciao Bella. Our server, Jordan, was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. He’s really one of the best in the industry! We can always count on Ciao Bella, for an excellent dining experience: our beet salad was exceptional , my butternut squash soup was fabulous, the calamari was tasty and fresh, and the braised lamb pasta was perfect. Thank you for an amazing meal and excellent service!
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Ciao BellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bloomington
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4.8
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sara
Minneapolis - St. Paul •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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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Kristina
Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Nov 2024
Molly was great! Brought my kids here for pre-theater dinner and it was perfect. Good menu for my more adventurous and picky eaters. Service was well timed and everyone was super attentive. We will be back!
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UNION RooftopPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Hazelwood Bloomington

2. Ciao Bella

3. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4. UNION Rooftop

5. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

6. Mill Valley Kitchen

7. The News Room

8. The Smack Shack

9. Tavern23

10. CRAVE - West End

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