Best Live Music Restaurants in Highland Park

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill - Mall of America

4.2

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 7 times today

Cadillac Ranch is an eclectic mix of great food, great service, and a fun and entertaining experience. We feature a made from scratch menu with a wide variety of steaks, burgers, seafood, pasta, salads and outstanding flatbreads. Couple that with multiple bars, a mechanical bull, and a rock ’n roll inspired décor that will keep you coming back for more. Cadillac Ranch creates a fun, comfortably social atmosphere, delivers great service and well mixed drinks along with a large selection of beers.

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2. Margaritaville - Mall of America

3.6

Very Good(39)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bloomington

Booked 3 times today

From a large flowing margarita machine to our tropical atmosphere, Margaritaville is more than a restaurant; it's a state of mind. Margaritaville has everything you need to have a good time: island-inspired flavors, live entertainment on our patio and indoor stage, and a welcoming 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar. Sip and savor in paradise with house-made margaritas, frozen boat drinks and cold LandShark Lager, and enjoy signature food items like the Cheeseburger in Paradise and Volcano Nachos. Whichever you choose, our restaurant is the perfect location for family fun!

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3. Downtowner Woodfire Grill

4.7

Exceptional(3778)

Price: Expensive

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 40 times today

"simply beyond the ordinary""****" - Kathie Jenkins - Saint Paul Pioneer PressDowntowner Woodfire Grill specializes in Persian fire roasted meats, grilled steaks and chops, and gourmet wood-fired pizzas. The atmosphere is warm & lively offering 2 fireplaces, a full bar with 3 fountains and live jazz. The restaurant offers free parking with convenience to both the Xcel Energy Center & Ordway Theater. Downtowner Woodfire Grill also provides a full menu for breakfast & lunch, and a children's menu. This cozy restaurant serves a great plate as well as provides an experience to savor.

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4. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5642)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 80 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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5. The Smack Shack Bloomington

4.6

Exceptional(985)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bloomington

Booked 16 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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6. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3048)

Price: Moderate

• American • Calhoun Isles

Booked 15 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.

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7. Trax Burgers and Bar

4.5

Awesome(225)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 7 times today

We are now open!

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8. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Minneapolis

4.4

Awesome(95)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Sawatdee - Minneapolis! We are OPEN for dine in, take out and delivery. Serving award-winning Thai cuisine since 1983, Sawatdee is home to Thai food, party spaces, a great happy hour, live music, and impeccable service. When we first opened our doors at 1983, the Sawatdee mission was simple: to take our community on an adventure full of Thai flavors and good times. Many years later, that adventure is still as exciting as ever. Not only we expanded with more restaurants to share our flavors with more folks, we've added to to the flavors we offer, as well! Our Minneapolis location is a beautiful warehouse-turned-restaurant, complete with a gold leaf ceiling and glass etchings of a Thai goddess. Specialties include Rama Thai Delight, Pad Thai, and a Tail of Two Cities.Thai it. You'll Like it! (tm)

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9. Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar

4.4

Awesome(106)

Price: Moderate

• Jamaican • Downtown / Mill District

AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN JERK, FROM AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN JERKSJamaicans have been embodying the Natural, Local, & Slow Food philosophies for generations – without even trying! That’s why Pimento is so committed to product purity, seasonality, and mindful preparation. These are the cornerstones of our cuisine.Family recipes meet French technique in all of our authentic Jamaican dishes.Please no reservations Monday and Tuesday’s Wednesday -Friday Happy hour 4-7pmHalf price Drinks , Food Specials(Light Background Reggae Music, nice atmosphere & time for Family meal or Dinner meeting) FYI on Fridays at 7pm Live dj will start his show. Seating is limited due to covid compliance. Masks are required!

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10. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

4.8

Exceptional(610)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Eagan

Booked 4 times today

The Ansari family is proud to continue serving Eagan and the surrounding twin cities for over 30 years. Ansari's offers authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a warm family friendly environment. Specialties include: Shish Kabobs, Hummus, Gyros, Falafel, Lamb Shank, Tabouli, Baba Ganoush, Kibbeh, and more! Ansari's also is well known for the BEST Craft Beer List in the Twin Cities! We carry a rotating menu of rare and up and coming craft beer from all over the country! We also have a large Whiskey & Bourbon assortment as well as Greek & Lebanese Wines available. Belly Dancing on the weekends and Hookah Lounge on the patio in the summer time, come check us out!

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Marie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Hells kitchen is amazing especially the bloody Mary bar that you make your own. They were so helpful and showing us and explaining to us how to do it. The food was also amazing.
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Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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pamela
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent all the way around!! Cioppino was amazing, shrimp bruschetta was superb, Brussel sprouts were a table favorite. Lobster bisque was super too.
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The Smack Shack BloomingtonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Bloomington
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4.6
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Dawn
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We ordered bruschetta as an appetizer, very tasty! We both ordered the Rib-eye, I ordered garlic mashed potatoes with it and he ordered the horseradish mashed potatoes. Our meals got switched. So I got his potatoes. I didn’t even notice, just thought they were bland. Apparently there was horseradish placed on it in the middle. I asked my boyfriend how his potato’s were and he said they were good. I asked him to try mine….he got a mouthful of horseradish, probably no potatoes, haha. That’s when we figured out the switch up on the potatoes. Not a big deal, we just laughed it off. I didn’t get to try the garlic mashed, they must have been good cause there were none left on my boyfriend’s plate lol. Anyway, the sauce that comes with it was so amazing! It was like a garlic cream sauce. I am still craving more! It was good on the steak, veggies and potatoes. The steak was very good quality and cooked to Medium Rare perfection. Definitely worth the $55 each. Our waiter, Clayton, was so professional and excellent. Overall a very pleasant experience! I’m sure we will be back in the future.
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Downtowner Woodfire GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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4.7
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Carrie
Houston •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 Oct 2024
Went on a Sunday night. Made reservations but it want busy. Good service
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Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill - Mall of AmericaPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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4.2
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Padilla
Orange County •1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 Oct 2024
Food and service were both wonderful. We wish there was one in Southern California.
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Margaritaville - Mall of AmericaPrice: Moderate• American• Bloomington
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3.6

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill - Mall of America

2. Margaritaville - Mall of America

3. Downtowner Woodfire Grill

4. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

5. The Smack Shack Bloomington

6. Mill Valley Kitchen

7. Trax Burgers and Bar

8. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Minneapolis

9. Pimento Jamaican Kitchen & Rumbar

10. Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

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