The Most Fun Restaurants in Minneapolis

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 18 November 2019

As one of the Midwest's biggest cities - the Minnesota capital of Minneapolis has grown into a hot spot for commerce, culture, and cuisine. The most fun restaurants in Minneapolis provide an intriguing selection of classic Midwestern dishes, along with the cutting-edge tastes adapted from its diverse population. But where are the smartest, savviest diners in the city headed out to when looking for the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners throughout the city to put together this list of the best new restaurants in Minneapolis. From old-fashioned pubs perfect to watch a Twins, Vikings or Wild game to upscale downtown spaces, the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis have something for everyone to enjoy. Grab a table in Minneapolis at one of these great new spots tonight!

joan's in the Park

5.0

5 (2090)

$50 and over

American

Saint Paul

About the restaurant

Head out to this charming and intimate spot in Highland Park for one of the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis. Joan's in the Park is the place for a quiet dinner with friends and family. Pick out a selection from Joan's lengthy wine list to go along with their New American cuisine. Choose the four-course and dessert menu or go a la carte. Start with the walnut tart with sea salt or raw beef tartare with egg yolk. The main courses include filet mignon with hen of the wood mushroom, roasted duck with sweet corn, and day boat scallops with shellfish fumet.

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Megan

Dined 4 days ago

We always have a great time at Joan’s in the Park. The seasonal menu offers something new every visit, but they also have regular favorites, like the filet mignon and the brown butter pudding. Highly recommend!

Rincon 38

4.8

4.8 (1428)

$31 to $50

Spanish

South Minneapolis

About the restaurant

This classically-styled Grand Avenue spot is one of the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis. It's the place to go in Minneapolis for some of the city's best tapas plates and an extensive craft beer selection. Head in for the restaurant's Happy Hour from Sunday to Thursday, with beer and select tapas specials. Try some of the Rincon favorite tapas, like calamari with parsley oil or the traditional Spanish langoustines with garlic-pimenton wine sauce. Pair dinner with one of the excellent Rincon beers, like the Pryes Miraculum IPA or Fulton "Sweet Child of Vine."

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Mike

Dined 4 days ago

The food was super delicious and I was surprised how affordable. We had not been to Rincon for awhile and so enjoyed ourselves.

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Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

4.6

4.6 (5705)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Hell's Kitchen provides some heavenly tastes in the heart of Minneapolis. This funky underground spot is one of the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis. There's a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and one of the best brunches in the city. Check out some of the Hell's Kitchen live music performances and some of the local-favorite cuisine. Don't miss the "Minnesota icon" state-fair cheese curds with a light beer batter or maple-glazed bison sausage with pure maple syrup. The restaurant's famed half-pound caramel-pecan roll is also iconic. For dinner, be sure to try the Minnesota-special and cheese-filled "Juicy Lucifer" burger.

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Tricia

Dined 2 days ago

Such a fun experience with the holiday decorations! Staff were friendly and food was great.

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