Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in South Minneapolis

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Pizzeria Lola

4.8

Exceptional(147)

Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • South Minneapolis

Booked 15 times today

Pizzeria Lola is James Beard award-winning Chef Ann Kim's neighborhood pizzeria in Minneapolis. Our menu features signature wood-fired pizzas, sharable salads & sides, wine & beer wine, and a curated list of classic cocktails. Pizzas include familiar classics including My Sha-Roni (pepperoni & sausage) and Margherita, and signature guest favorites like Lady Zaza (kimchi and Korean sausage) and Korean BBQ (our #1 best-seller). Our menu is vegetarian-friendly and offers a housemade gluten-free crust as an option for all of our pizzas. Pizzeria Lola has been featured in the New York Times and on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," "CBS Saturday" and Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Pizzeria Lola is located in Southwest Minneapolis (just off Highway 62) and is easily accessible on the way to or from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.We're open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are available and walk-ins are always welcome.

2. Breva

3.9

Excellent(100)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Breva, the quintessential neighborhood gathering spot in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis. At Breva, we invite you to experience the essence of conviviality, served up with a touch of elegance in a casual chic setting. Our culinary journey is guided by the expert hands of Chef Bjorn Thomson and a team of seasoned hospitality professionals. Together, they've crafted a menu that's a true celebration of the New American spirit – elevated, unpretentious, and discerning. Breva is just minutes from the Convention Center and Orchestra Hall, and a short drive from local theaters and sports stadiums. Breva is an ideal destination for all groups and occasions!

3. Fogao Gaucho

4.7

Exceptional(143)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Bloomington

Booked 30 times today

Fogão Gaúcho is a family-owned and operated restaurant connecting flavors of Brazil with the community through culinary traditions and culture. With decades of experience, our obsession with high quality food and superior service is reflected in every aspect of the Guest experience. The drive comes from a passion for excellence and attention to detail and quality in everything we do. Our gaúcho chefs prepare a variety of delicious meats and serve them directly to your table side, cooked to your perfection. We here, at Fogão Gaúcho, are filled with culture and passion, ready to serve our guests!

4. Big Bowl - Edina

4.6

Exceptional(1973)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Edina

Booked 54 times today

There’s really only one place for authentic Chinese and Thai–and that’s Big Bowl. It all begins with the highest quality ingredients–naturally raised chicken and beef, heirloom pork, sustainable seafood and produce grown locally. Because Big Bowl believes that the best food is made from scratch, you can taste big, bold layers of flavors in every dish, from the curries right down to the dipping sauces. Everyone raves about the pad Thai, our spicy dishes that are truly hot, and our create-your-own stir-fry–and for good reason. Every element adds up to big taste and takes our food to another level, be it a fresh squeeze of lime, fragrant herbs or the seared Thai chilies. Big Bowl is so big on authentic flavors that even the ginger ale is made with fresh ginger root–from scratch, of course.

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5. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

4.6

Exceptional(2865)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 48 times today

Bring your big appetite to the big city. In downtown Minneapolis, The Melting Pot is your quintessential fine-dining restaurant. Start with freshly made salads and handcrafted dressings before you skewer succulent strips of steak, and finish the smorgasbord with our famous chocolate fondue. Desserts rank high here, and just like the complex taste of our entrées, there’s something to be said of our artisan cheeses and luscious chocolates. But in our cozy corner of dessert paradise, we’re more than just a classy addition to Minnesota’s culinary scene. We are casual and approachable, which makes us an excellent choice for reconnecting with long-lost friends, updating loved ones about your life, or simply breaking the ice on a romantic date.

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6. The Smack Shack Bloomington

4.6

Exceptional(992)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bloomington

Booked 26 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in Bloomington. Reservations are taken for the 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 the appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as in any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a 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.Group reservations and private dining available. One of MSP's top 50 restaurants in 2022! Featured on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.

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7. Topgolf Swing Suite at Graduate Minneapolis

4.5

Awesome(27)

Price: Moderate

• Sports Bar • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 3 times today

Make a sport out of socializing at the new Topgolf® Swing Suite® at Graduate Minneapolis. Cheer on the Gophers while playing a game of your own. Rent out a hitting bay (or the whole space!) for your next work or social gathering. It’s the perfect spot to host a party, hang with pals, or even practice your drive during the off-season.

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8. Trax Burgers and Bar

4.4

Awesome(225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

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9. La Voya

4.3

Awesome(93)

Price: Expensive

• French • Bloomington

Featuring traditional French dishes infused with Minnesotan influence, La Voya delights with a signature twist on favorite classics. An enviable wine and champagne list, as well as expertly crafted traditional cocktails, compliments the Brasserie's well-rounded menu, which offers selections ranging from light, healthy choices to delectable comfort foods. Beautiful windows create bright and inviting spaces for breakfast and lunch, while plush curtains candlelight and music creates an intimate, sophisticated environment for evening dining and lingering, late night drinking.

10. Baldamar

4.9

Exceptional(6816)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 129 times today

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.

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SallyVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •12 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Server was excellent as was the food Have been there many times and will be back.
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The Lake RoomPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Wayzata / Long Lake
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4.6
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Traci
Minneapolis - St. Paul •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The waitstaff and management is absolutely top notch. Always checking in, asking what we’re looking for, what cuts they can direct our way, refreshing water/soda, etc. Great value for the price paid, and super happy that locations are finally opening in the suburbs! Ambiance is good, if you can forget you’re in a strip mall. (LOL) The one criticism I could offer is that if you’re not in a larger party, you can sometimes get overlooked - just don’t be afraid to speak up and ask the staff for help.
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Bullvino's Churrascaria BloomingtonPrice: Expensive• Brazilian Steakhouse• Bloomington
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4.7
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Michael
Minneapolis - St. Paul •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Please add Birria pizza to the permanent menu. This was top 5 pizza!
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Pizzeria LolaPrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• South Minneapolis
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4.8
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Marcy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My first time here. Went with three office mates and had a delightful afternoon. Drinks and food were delicious, service was prompt despite how busy they were. I had a delicious patty melt, though one of my table mates had mushroom toast that looked incredibly yummy. We ordered their pear blackberry cheesecake to share and it was that perfect level of not too sweet but still a great meal ender. Although the room was filled with holiday parties, you could still hear the conversation at your table
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Holman's TablePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Saint Paul
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4.6
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Gabriela
Phoenix / Arizona •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
The meet and service was great. I have only two comments, the first one is regarding the salad bar, some of the items tasted a little old, have that funny fridge taste. The other is that they charge a percentage fee for using a credit or debit card, they should have that in their website on here at OpenTable.
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Fogao GauchoPrice: Expensive• Brazilian• Bloomington
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4.7

Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in South Minneapolis

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Pizzeria Lola

2. Breva

3. Fogao Gaucho

4. Big Bowl - Edina

5. The Melting Pot - Minneapolis

6. The Smack Shack Bloomington

7. Topgolf Swing Suite at Graduate Minneapolis

8. Trax Burgers and Bar

9. La Voya

10. Baldamar

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