Marinna’s Minneapolis Guidebook
Food scene
Retro digs with the best wings (dry rub) in Minneapolis. Make sure to get a martini and an after dinner drink.
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The Monte Carlo
219 3rd Ave NRetro digs with the best wings (dry rub) in Minneapolis. Make sure to get a martini and an after dinner drink.
great vibes and if you haven't been here before you are in for a real treat! Highly recommend the wagyu hand roll, Bluefin, and the screaming "O" roll.
Billy Sushi ビリー寿司
116 North 1st Avenuegreat vibes and if you haven't been here before you are in for a real treat! Highly recommend the wagyu hand roll, Bluefin, and the screaming "O" roll.
Jax Cafe
1928 University Ave NEA NE staple for 75+ years serving tasty steaks and seafood.
Sanjusan
33 North 1st AvenueItalian Japanese fusion restaurant
Aegean & Mediterranean restaurant located in the Walker Art Center. Some of the best olives in the Twin Cities!
Cardamom
723 Vineland PlaceAegean & Mediterranean restaurant located in the Walker Art Center. Some of the best olives in the Twin Cities!
Latin Caribbean Tapas & Cocktail Bar with influences from New Orleans. Highly recommend the ceviche and the whole fish.
Guacaya Bistreaux
337 North Washington AvenueLatin Caribbean Tapas & Cocktail Bar with influences from New Orleans. Highly recommend the ceviche and the whole fish.
Great cocktails and wine selection. Love their orange wine options, old fashion, and charcuterie board.
Sidebar at Surdyk’s
303 East Hennepin AvenueGreat cocktails and wine selection. Love their orange wine options, old fashion, and charcuterie board.
International flavors seen throughout the food here. Always a great vibe here. SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES IN NE!!!!
STEPCHLD
24 University Avenue NortheastInternational flavors seen throughout the food here. Always a great vibe here. SUPPORT BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES IN NE!!!!
This building is full of history and has been preserved well - now converted into an amazing food hall. Tons of food options with a full bar and self service beer wall. When you arrive you check in at the front and you are given a card that links to your payment method and when you're finished you just drop that card in a drop box.
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The Market At Malcolm Yards
501 30th Avenue SoutheastThis building is full of history and has been preserved well - now converted into an amazing food hall. Tons of food options with a full bar and self service beer wall. When you arrive you check in at the front and you are given a card that links to your payment method and when you're finished you just drop that card in a drop box.
Aster Cafe
125 SE Main StGreat patio for summertime and cozy bar for wintertime.
Industrial food hall in the heart of North loop (right by Target Field) - can get coffee, lunch, dinner, or party the night away here! Rooftop and outdoor lawn.
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Graze | Provisions + Libations
520 North 4th StreetIndustrial food hall in the heart of North loop (right by Target Field) - can get coffee, lunch, dinner, or party the night away here! Rooftop and outdoor lawn.
If you like Nepali, Indian, or Tibetan food, Gorkha Palace is a great local place. Dine in or take out. Great vegetarian options as well.
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Gorkha Palace
23 4th St NEIf you like Nepali, Indian, or Tibetan food, Gorkha Palace is a great local place. Dine in or take out. Great vegetarian options as well.
Great option for takeout located right in the heart of Dinkytown at the University of Minnesota. Highly recommend any of the pho, Mi Kho, Durian Pandan cake, and the Coconut Pandan cake!
Pho Mai Dinkytown
319 14th Avenue SoutheastGreat option for takeout located right in the heart of Dinkytown at the University of Minnesota. Highly recommend any of the pho, Mi Kho, Durian Pandan cake, and the Coconut Pandan cake!
Southeast Asian street food restaurant & bar with all the vibes. My favorite dish here is the Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake) and the Che with coconut milk.
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Hai Hai
2121 University Ave NESoutheast Asian street food restaurant & bar with all the vibes. My favorite dish here is the Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake) and the Che with coconut milk.
Unassuming joint serving Chicago style hotdogs, burgers, and other sandwiches.
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Uncle Franky's
728 Broadway St NEUnassuming joint serving Chicago style hotdogs, burgers, and other sandwiches.
The most authentic fish and chips around. Fresh Alaskan cod!
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The Anchor Fish & Chips
302 13th Ave NEThe most authentic fish and chips around. Fresh Alaskan cod!
Middle Eastern cuisine in the heart of dinky town. Highly recommend their chicken shawarma and kanafeh. The feast platter is a great option if you have a large group and want to try multiple things on the menu.
Wally's Falafel and Hummus
417 14th Ave SEMiddle Eastern cuisine in the heart of dinky town. Highly recommend their chicken shawarma and kanafeh. The feast platter is a great option if you have a large group and want to try multiple things on the menu.
One of the best burgers around - made with ground chuck, ribeye, and brisket. This place serves up amazing cocktails that they rotate seasonally.
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Parlour
730 N Washington AveOne of the best burgers around - made with ground chuck, ribeye, and brisket. This place serves up amazing cocktails that they rotate seasonally.
Best Italian restaurant in the Twin Cities. They make their pasta in house. Part of Isaac Beckers award winning restaurants.
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Bar La Grassa
800 N Washington AveBest Italian restaurant in the Twin Cities. They make their pasta in house. Part of Isaac Beckers award winning restaurants.
Cozy place to share some bites with some friends. Part of Isaac Beckers award winning restaurants.
Snack Bar
800 North Washington AvenueCozy place to share some bites with some friends. Part of Isaac Beckers award winning restaurants.
Tasty Ecuadorian and Andean foods. They gave great daily specials as well!
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Chimborazo
2851 Central Ave NETasty Ecuadorian and Andean foods. They gave great daily specials as well!
Holy Land
920 E Lake Stone stop shop - restaurant, bakery, grocery. All amazing.
MN Nice Cream
308 Chestnut St EThis place has all the boujee ice cream toppings!
Owamni won the James Beard Best New Restaurant of 2022!. If you are a self proclaimed foodie, this place should be at the top of your list. Not only is it an experience, the views that accompany this place is breathtaking. Owamni is Indigenous food and they cut out colonial ingredients including wheat, dairy, cane sugar, pork and chicken, so their offerings are naturally gluten free, dairy free, cane sugar free, soy free and pork free!
Owamni by The Sioux Chef
420 South 1st Street Owamni won the James Beard Best New Restaurant of 2022!. If you are a self proclaimed foodie, this place should be at the top of your list. Not only is it an experience, the views that accompany this place is breathtaking. Owamni is Indigenous food and they cut out colonial ingredients including wheat, dairy, cane sugar, pork and chicken, so their offerings are naturally gluten free, dairy free, cane sugar free, soy free and pork free!
Young Joni
Italian Korean fusion by chef Ann Kim
great food with one a the best desserts around: rosemary panna cotta!
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Northeast Social
359 13th Ave NEgreat food with one a the best desserts around: rosemary panna cotta!
Dream Creamery
Great burgers and unique ice cream
New restaurant serving up some delicious homemade pasta. Great small plates and a unique drink list.
Dario
New restaurant serving up some delicious homemade pasta. Great small plates and a unique drink list.
Argentinian steakhouse by the local famed chef, Daniel del Prado! Don't let this steakhouse fool you as they have an extensive menu and nothing has disappointed thus far!
Porzana
Argentinian steakhouse by the local famed chef, Daniel del Prado! Don't let this steakhouse fool you as they have an extensive menu and nothing has disappointed thus far!
Sightseeing
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlContemporary Art Center in Minneapolis
Outdoor sculpture garden in Minneapolis. Right outside of the Walker Art Center.
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlOutdoor sculpture garden in Minneapolis. Right outside of the Walker Art Center.
Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd StHistorical Society museum in Minneapolis.
Beautiful city park located in South Minneapolis. Perfect for cycling or walking and there is no fee!
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Minnehaha Falls
4801 S Minnehaha DrBeautiful city park located in South Minneapolis. Perfect for cycling or walking and there is no fee!
Bars and Brews
The cocktails here are absolutely amazing. Irish coffee is not on the menu but they can usually make it, and let me tell you it's the perfect drink to sip in their lounge on a winter night. Tours of the distillery are available as well.
O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
600 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastThe cocktails here are absolutely amazing. Irish coffee is not on the menu but they can usually make it, and let me tell you it's the perfect drink to sip in their lounge on a winter night. Tours of the distillery are available as well.
Great indoor/outdoor space at Surly's. Tasty beer with some great tavern grub options.
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Surly Brewing Co.
520 Malcolm Avenue SoutheastGreat indoor/outdoor space at Surly's. Tasty beer with some great tavern grub options.
Local dive bar and great place to catch a game of bingo.
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NE Moose Bar & Grill
356 Monroe St NELocal dive bar and great place to catch a game of bingo.
Open 365 with karaoke every night. A must visit when staying in NE Minneapolis.
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Otter's Saloon
617 Central Ave SEOpen 365 with karaoke every night. A must visit when staying in NE Minneapolis.
Vegas Lounge
965 Central Ave NEHotspot for karaoke with a stage and all! Cash only bar.
Nye's Bar
112 E Hennepin AvePiano Bar in NE Minneapolis
Rooftop Bar
300 N Washington AveBest rooftop in Minneapolis
Great dive bar by night but don't be fooled you can get some tasty seafood (same food from Smack Shack) here by day.
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The 1029 Bar
1029 Marshall St NEGreat dive bar by night but don't be fooled you can get some tasty seafood (same food from Smack Shack) here by day.
HeadFlyer Brewing
861 E Hennepin AveYummy hazy beers
Highly recommend a pistachio cream ale from this brewery!
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Indeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th AveHighly recommend a pistachio cream ale from this brewery!
331 Club
331 13th Ave NESmall local music venue / dive bar. Music 7 days a week!
Awesome new jazz bar with music 7 nights a week. Serving great share plates in a great ambiance. **They occasionally have a cover charge
Berlin
Awesome new jazz bar with music 7 nights a week. Serving great share plates in a great ambiance. **They occasionally have a cover charge
Bina's
New bar and restaurant themed around a Wisconsin dive bar. Cool vibes and nice menu!
Meteor
James Bear outstanding bar nomination 2024!
one of the best speakeasys in the city. Music, drinks, ambiance are all a 10/10.
Billy After Dark (B.A.D)
one of the best speakeasys in the city. Music, drinks, ambiance are all a 10/10.
Cobble Social House
Great speakeasy that serves rotating food. Great drinks, music, and atmosphere.
Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro
Great wine selection in the city
Breakfast and Coffee Shops
Five Watt Coffee, E Hennepin
861 E Hennepin AveCoffee shop
Dogwood Coffee Northeast & Roastery
1209 Tyler St NECoffee Shop
The Get Down Coffee Company
1500 North 44th AvenueSupport black owned businesses! Great vibes here
Rise Bagel Co.
530 N 3rd StBest bagels in the Twin Cities. Run don't walk!
Ideal Diner
1314 Central Ave NEAs local as it gets. Worth the wait to grab breakfast here.
The Buttered Tin- Northeast Minneapolis
2445 Marshall Street NortheastGreat little breakfast spot.
Cafe by day and wine bar by night! Great options for food and drink and such a vibe
Silver Fern l Cafe • Bakery • Wine
Cafe by day and wine bar by night! Great options for food and drink and such a vibe
New Bruch / Cafe spot. Great for a sit down brunch or grab n go pastries. Pandan Coconut croissant is "Chef's Kiss."
Diane's Place
New Bruch / Cafe spot. Great for a sit down brunch or grab n go pastries. Pandan Coconut croissant is "Chef's Kiss."