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1. Manny's Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(8427)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 84 times today
Masculine, bright, accented with wood & leather, Manny's evokes the great steakhouses of New York & Chicago - & eclipses them in critical & popular acclaim. Rated Top Five in the U.S. by the Zagat Guide, named one of America's top Steakhouses by the Knife & Fork Club, Men's Journal & the Independent Cattleman's Association, & a perennial winner of newspaper & magazine reader polls, Manny's commands a fanatical local following & a national reputation. Wrote the New York Times: "There's good news in Minneapolis for those who still share the secret pleasures of red meat, well-cut & seriously served." In addition to USDA-certified, dry- aged, center-cut beef, Manny's offers chops, chicken, fresh seafood & a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list.
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2. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis
4.6
Exceptional(5709)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 126 times today
Comfort food with an upscale twist...In the heart of downtown Minneapolis, appropriately located in a beautiful underground space, you'll discover Hell's Kitchen, an employee-owned restaurant known for its damn good food. Join us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks 7 days a week, and enjoy REAL comfort food made by chefs who care, described by food writers as "unique but not fancy; interesting but not fussy". Almost everything is made from scratch, from our award-winning peanut butter to our unique dips and dressings, winning us over 67 "best" awards as well as accolades in Gourmet Magazine, Conde Nast Traveler, Midwest Living, and other national magazines. And bring the kids along... you should see the cheeky notes they write to us!"Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're in Minnesota and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring." (Jane & Michael Stern, NPR)
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3. The Capital Grille - Minneapolis
4.9
Exceptional(4711)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 59 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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4. Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis
4.3
Awesome(5080)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 165 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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5. Zelo
4.9
Exceptional(4070)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 37 times today
At Zelo, we serve simple, fresh Italian cuisine made from local ingredients. Our handcrafted meals accompany a thoughtful, approachable wine selection. We believe dining is more than a menu: it is an experience, and ours is quality. When you’re our guest, our staff learn your name and remember your favorite glass of wine. We passionately commit to bring you the full dining experience – quality food and wine presented with welcoming service. Every meal. Every day. Please join us. An enduring Minneapolis destination, Zelo was opened in 1999 by Rick Webb, a Minnesota restaurateur whose pursuits have set the standard in Twin Cities dining for over 40 years. Looking for another unparalleled dining experience in the south metro? Visit Rick Webb’s acclaimed Ciao Bella, the restaurant that inspired Zelo’s handcrafted food and dedicated service.
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6. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza
4.5
Awesome(4303)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 30 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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7. UNION Rooftop
4.2
Awesome(3312)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 41 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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8. Nolo's Kitchen & Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1108)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 81 times today
**Please note all reservations are for Nolo's Kitchen, the rooftop is first come, first serve. For cabana rentals please visit https://www.rooftopbarmpls.com/cabanas**Located at the historic Gardner Hardware Building at 515 Washington Ave N in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The NOLO's team consists of Marty Collins, Brett Johnson and Peter Hoff, each native Minnesotans with extensive industry experience. Marty has owned over 10 restaurant concepts in Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City and Columbia, MO, and Iowa City, IA. Brett and his family have owned and operated The Hilltop Restaurant for the past 40 years. Pete, the head chef, brings his most recent culinary experience and creativity from California to NOLO’s, The Rooftop Bar and The Basement Bar. His culinary vision and passion for local ingredients create new modern comfort food dishes. The team shares a passion for the restaurant and bar industry and sees an opportunity to fill gaps in the market in the North Loop.
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9. The Smack Shack
4.5
Awesome(1740)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 28 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.
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10. The Loop Bar + Restaurant - North Loop
4.4
Awesome(160)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 8 times today
FUN. FRESH. LOCAL.Opened in 2006, The Loop is a high-energy full-service restaurant, which features one of the largest 360-degree bars in the City. We are a high energy, upbeat restaurant right in the popular North Loop Neighborhood! Looking for a spot to watch your favorite sports?! We offer many TV's to watch them on! Looking to dance the night away?? We have a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10pm! We serve our lunch and dinner (4pm)menus daily. We offer a Saturday and Sunday brunch menu from 9am-1pm!

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  • Elizabeth
    Mexico City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    My dad came to visit from Mexico City and we took him to Manny’s , he wasn’t disappointed at all!!! Joel made our meal and night so memorable.
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    Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.7
  • JenniferVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Jordan and Emily were great! So kind and professional! The gauchos are awesome too! It was nice of everyone to work on Christmas. Was a little surprised with the holiday pricing being $67.50 for the full dinner and $36 for the market table!
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    Fogo de Chao - MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.3
  • DuranVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •43 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our server, Angel, and his peers are indeed Angels on earth. The attention to detail was incredible and impeccable. While service was slow, we also understood that it is Christmas Eve and they’re doing their best to make everyone feel as special as we did. The ENTIRE front of the house staff and the kitchen team deserve immediate 10% raises. That’s how fantastic they are.
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    The Capital Grille - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.9
  • Theresa
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    A great place for a special occasion always -- but esp. at the Holidays. Great decor, lovely free music, cool drinks, great service and the photo booth all make for a fun time. And being employee owned is a cherry on the top of the sundae. I wish they had more vegan dishes. There is very little there for me to eat.
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    Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.6
  • LisaVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 20 Dec 2024
    We were hosting a small family gathering pre-Christmas show. Zelo was the perfect ‘appetizer’! It’s our favorite Minneapolis restaurant and never fails to impress. Food is delicious, ambience perfect and a special thank you to our server Erica who was the perfect mix of attentive without being intrusive.
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    ZeloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.9

Discover best hot spot restaurants in Downtown / North Loop

Discover the vibrant dining scene in the Twin Cities' Downtown and North Loop areas, where the keyword "hot spot" brings you an eclectic mix of restaurants that stand out for their lively ambiance and exceptional culinary offerings. These establishments are renowned for their innovative menus that blend local flavors with global inspirations, ensuring a meal that is as memorable as it is delicious. Each restaurant in this sought-after locale prides itself on providing not just food, but an experience, with atmospheres that range from chic and modern to cozy and intimate. Whether you're planning a casual outing with friends or a special occasion, these hot spots in Minneapolis offer the perfect backdrop. They consistently receive high praise for both their creative dishes and the quality of service, making them a must-visit for locals and tourists alike. The dining scene here truly reflects the dynamic and diverse spirit of the Twin Cities, making each meal an opportunity to explore new tastes and enjoy good company in a wonderful setting.

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