Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Minneapolis - St. Paul

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Updated January 05, 2025

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Borough

4.6

4.6 (1509)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

Borough was created to represent the chefs point of view of simplicity. We are a casual eatery with an ever changing menu that focuses on simple ingredients that are seasonal and sourced locally. This ever changing menu allows our chefs to stay creative with the changing of the seasons and the food that is offered by foragers during them.

Parlour seating is on a first come, first serve basis.

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Kathy

Dined 1 day ago

We were pleasantly surprised with our dinner here last night. Ambiance is great and the parlor old fashioned is a must. While the dinner menu is not huge, I felt there were several options I was excited to try. Between the three of us we had the lobster spaghetti, rye cavatelli and the salmon - all excellent. Service was attentive and helpful. We would definitely recommend

McCormick's Pub & Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (902)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Wayzata / Long Lake

About the restaurant

Welcome! Our PATIO and PUB are first come, first served basis, reservations are only for our dining room. Walk-ins are welcomed. Waitlist upon arrival. Reservations are for our dining room only.
We are a family owned and operated restaurant locate in beautiful downtown Wayzata, MN. McCormick's Pub and Restaurant features a cozy pub and dining areas, steeped in the Irish tradition of warm hospitality. We offer a unique guest experience that blends the best of traditional Irish pub fare, as well as Continental and Nouveau International cuisine that is made entirely from scratch by Chef Evan Lane and Sous Chef Quin Meyer and team.
We have a beautiful covered and heated patio that overlooks lake Minnetonka. Please know that we have limited space for large parties. For large parties, please visit our website at www.mccormicks.pub and send us a note.

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Inna

Dined 4 days ago

Comfort food can be either spectacular and heart warming or just blah. This was definitely spectacular! I want to go back and try more things

Holman's Table

4.7

4.7 (630)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Saint Paul

About the restaurant

Intimate setting in a beautiful, historic building overlooking the runway of Holman's Field. Fresh, modern dishes complemented by a classic bar and beautiful wine list. Open to the public with no security checks required.

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Thomas

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was really nice. Laura, our waitress, was personable and attentive without being intrusive. The Old Fashioned was nicely done. It has the right balance between sweet and the bit of the rye. I tend to like to taste orange and cherry a bit more, but this one was well within the range of a very good cocktail. My wife tried the Aviator drink which tasted like lemon juice and gin --not her really profile. The mushroom toast was really excellent. It the carmelized onions and mushrooms blended really nicely on the focaccia and cheese. The $300 Burger (for $28) was good though, the potato wedges did not have much flavor (just roasted and salted). The seafood special was lobster risotto. It was very good with a lot of lobster. The only criticism was that the entrees were heavily salted, especially the risotto. We will happily return. It is really a neat space for a nice restaurant.

Latitude 44

4.8

4.8 (228)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rochester

About the restaurant

Latitude 44 is a Modern American restaurant, featuring thoughtful food and beverage offerings within an energetic, casual chic ambiance. Our service driven mentality provides a welcoming and memorable experience for each guest.

Located in the historic Castle building in downtown Rochester, MN, Latitude 44 delivers an unparalleled atmosphere whether our guests are dining or enjoying an evening of cocktails in our comfortably appointed cocktail lounge.

The kitchen creations are driven by award winning “Chef Spiccoli” who utilizes his talents to bring an elevated, yet welcoming approach to both traditional and modern cuisine.

The cocktail program consists of an array of offerings from playful to sophisticated. Our mixologists have an extensive knowledge of both wine and spirts.

Simply stated, Latitude 44 is a "vibe" you don't want to miss.

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katie

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food, as always. Well done Latitude 44, keep it up!

Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

4.6

4.6 (1111)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Downtown / North Loop

About the restaurant

**Please note all reservations are for Nolo's Kitchen, the rooftop is first come, first serve. For cabana rentals please visit https://www.rooftopbarmpls.com/cabanas**

Located at the historic Gardner Hardware Building at 515 Washington Ave N in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. The NOLO's team consists of Marty Collins, Brett Johnson and Peter Hoff, each native Minnesotans with extensive industry experience. Marty has owned over 10 restaurant concepts in Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City and Columbia, MO, and Iowa City, IA. Brett and his family have owned and operated The Hilltop Restaurant for the past 40 years. Pete, the head chef, brings his most recent culinary experience and creativity from California to NOLO’s, The Rooftop Bar and The Basement Bar. His culinary vision and passion for local ingredients create new modern comfort food dishes. The team shares a passion for the restaurant and bar industry and sees an opportunity to fill gaps in the market in the North Loop.

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AprilVIP

Dined 4 days ago

They added a new salad to menu the shrimp Thai salad. Was very good. My daughter had the shrimp bowl and thought the shrimp was too salty and the meal was ok. Got there early for lunch so service pretty good she was friendly.

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Popular dish

Ricotta Gnocchi

Mystic Steakhouse

4.5

4.5 (3212)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Prior Lake

About the restaurant

OpenTable Diners' Choice Award 2023

WHERE ONLY THE BEST MAKES THE CUT
Fresh from the farm or straight from the sea, enjoy the finest Prime 100% Black Angus beef and savory seafood. Whenever possible, we incorporate seasonal, locally sourced ingredients for the freshest flavors around. Enhance your experience with an extensive, ever changing list of thoughtfully curated boutique wines.

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Amy

Dined 7 days ago

We had wonderful service and the food was amazing. We ordered the bacon for app which was out of this world. We had the filet mignon and the dry aged bone in ribeye. I highly recommend both cuts of meats. We will be going back. They did not disappoint.

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Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

4.6

4.6 (1359)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Bloomington

About the restaurant

Open for Brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 6:30am to 3pm

Inspired by a fusion of culinary cultures, Minnesota’s natural surroundings and relationships with farmers within 200 miles, Cedar + Stone creates a vibrant dining experience that is not only fresh, delicious and unique, but true to its local roots. Relish in a dynamic farm to table Minneapolis experience.

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JuliaVIP

Dined on Jan 11, 2025

Amazing food and service! Only wish the music had stayed more mellow.

Tavern23

4.6

4.6 (1942)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Edina

About the restaurant

Tavern23 is a contemporary American Grill; we feature high-quality food in a warm and inviting setting.
Featuring a wood fire oven, savory steaks, sushi, fresh salads and a variety of burgers and sandwiches to please anyone and everyone!
Try us out for brunch or sneak in for a great happy hour on food and beverages.

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CarolynVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food and staff! Highly recommend! The salmon salad was delicious

Axel's - Roseville

4.0

4 (892)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Roseville

About the restaurant

Axels Charhouse is located in the northern suburb of Roseville and is attached to the DoubleTree By Hilton Roseville Hotel. The restaurant features classic American cuisine. Having the availability of various private meeting rooms makes Axels Charhouse the perfect spot for special events. Fine dining enthusiasts have found that the Charhouse is the perfect dining location to return to. Axels, “where traditions and memories are made.”

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Lorie

Dined 1 day ago

Our food and drinks were outstanding! Our server was attentive and very friendly.

Kona Grill - Eden Prairie

3.8

3.8 (2633)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Eden Prairie

About the restaurant

Welcome to Kona Grill Eden Prairie, located in Windsor Plaza across the street from Eden Prairie Center. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

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Sharon

Dined 5 days ago

Food was good. Shrimp tacos were a bit too spicy for our taste. Strange, 2 of us ordered the shrimp tacos (different couples) and the two tacos came out on one plate. Thought that was a bit strange. Wine was a bit overpriced for the pour that we got, but guess that’s to be expected. Overall good choice for a meal.

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