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1. Baldamar
4.9
Exceptional(6803)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Roseville
Booked 119 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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2. Manny's Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(8409)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 67 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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3. Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis
4.6
Exceptional(5686)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 167 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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4. Zelo
4.9
Exceptional(4069)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 38 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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5. Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
4.8
Exceptional(6193)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 46 times today
Welcome to Murray's Restaurant. Minneapolis' original restaurant for steak since 1946 & home of the award winning Silver Butterknife Steak dinner for two. Also known for mouth watering garlic toast, Hickory Smoked shrimp appetizer, and home baked pies. Well into its third generation of family ownership, Murray's stands out among local and out of town diners alike as a true Twin Cities landmark & continues to provide the best in food and service as it did in 1946.
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6. Billy Sushi
new
4.8
Exceptional(13)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Downtown / Mill District
Booked 70 times today
There are ninety-nine different ways to write “sushi” in the Japanese script of kanji. Each with its own unique interpretation and meaning. It was with great deliberation that our founder, Billy, chose 寿司 to best represent his personal interpretation of the word - Celebration of Fish!That’s exactly how Billy feels about the art of making sushi and the atmosphere that surrounds it - it should be a celebration! Which is why Billy Sushi is more than just a restaurant, it is an experience for anyone who allows themselves to take part. A three-ring performance of sorts - sushi bar, sake bar and dining room - brought to life by the performances of sushi chefs, bartenders and servers. And the Ring Master and your host, Billy.
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7. Young Joni
4.6
Exceptional(808)
Price: Expensive
• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis
Booked 39 times today
Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open. Back bar reservations are available, and walk-ins are always welcome.
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8. The Capital Grille - Minneapolis
4.9
Exceptional(4705)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 40 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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9. Oceanaire Seafood Room - Minneapolis
4.7
Exceptional(6824)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop
Booked 57 times today
The Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world. Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service — guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You'll find out why The Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country.
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10. 801 Chophouse - Minneapolis
4.8
Exceptional(1155)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Loring Park
Booked 37 times today
Experience only the finest, aged, USDA prime steaks and attentive, personable service in an authentic New York style steakhouse right in the heart of Minneapolis. Combined with a daily fresh sheet that includes Maine lobster, innovative side dishes, small-batch bourbons and scotches, and an award-winning wine selection from vineyards around the world, you're sure to have an amazing culinary experience you won't find anywhere else in the Twin Cities.Please contact the restaurant directly for parties 6 or more and for private dining options.

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  • Nicole
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We went during Hel-a-dazzle so it was decked out for Christmas. So fun! Our meals were delicious - ham & pear crisp sandwich and peanut butter double smashed burger. We also shared the peanut butter mallow cup for dessert. Yum! Our waiter was excellent - answering our questions and sharing his menu knowledge so well.
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    Hell's Kitchen MinneapolisPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.6
  • WilliamVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our waitress, Kathy, was amazing. The food was equally amazing. I highly recommend this place for the best steak in Minnesota.
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    Manny's SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.7
  • MJ
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I absolutely love Baldamar. It’s by far my favorite place to go. However, the last 2 times I was there, even though I had a reservation and request for bar seating, I was not able to sit in that area. Reservations were made weeks ahead of time and so it was slightly disappointing to not get a bar table. Other than that, the service is always amazing and the food is top tier. It definitely won’t deter me from coming back.
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    BaldamarPrice: Expensive• Steak• Roseville
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    4.9
  • Chris
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    We absolutely love Murray’s for the service, the atmosphere and of course the food. The steaks are fantastic, but so is everything else on the menu. The tuna salad on the lunch menu is one of the best I’ve ever had.
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    Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail LoungePrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.8
  • SarahVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Such a magic place. Beautiful and so perfect to celebrate special days. Over the years, Zelo’s has become a part of our life’s journey and celebrations. For any reason; it’s time to go to Zelos. Another perfect evening. We’re so grateful.
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    ZeloPrice: Moderate• Italian• Downtown / North Loop
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    4.9

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