100 Minneapolis - St. Paul Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

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55 Restaurants

Updated February 06, 2019

Restaurants:	Wildfire - Eden Prairie, Jimmy's Kitchen and Bar, Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	American, Brazilian…
Neighborhoods:	Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Downtown / North Loop…

Wildfire - Eden Prairie

$$$$

American

Eden Prairie

4.7

6901 reviews

This is our favorite restaurant because they never disappoint. I took my hubby for his bday. We shared a small Caesar salad (actually quite large) and the King cut prime rib with scalloped potatoes. The prime rib was perfectly done, super tender and oh soooo tasty! Too much to eat so we had leftovers. Service was super. Love the ambiance!

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Jimmy's Kitchen and Bar

$$$$

American

Minnetonka

4.6

3463 reviews

Our favorite spot! Always great food and service!

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Fogo de Chao - Minneapolis

$$$$

Brazilian

Downtown / North Loop

4.3

4687 reviews

We chose to spend our anniversary dinner at Fogo once more. The food was delicious, as usual! The dining area is very clean and well kept - very nice dining experience. Also, as usual, our server didn't bring our check in a reasonable amount of time. 20 minutes after declining dessert and setting our dishes aside to be bussed there was still no sign of our bill, despite me placing our credit card on the table in clear view. My wife ended up asking a couple servers who were assigned to other tables for our check. Not sure if he thought we were going to tip lightly because we passed on the special appetizers and bottle service?? This happened last time we went to Fogo but we had waited even longer. The restaurant was not very busy compared to usual. What is the deal with the dismal state of the bathrooms? No hot or warm water at the taps and very messy. Frankly the inattentive service at the end of the meal repeating itself is causing me to question whether we will go back. Seems intentional and disrespectful... time will tell, I guess.

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Zelo

$$$$

Italian

Downtown / North Loop

4.9

3455 reviews

I was very excited to see Zelo’s open again! It has always been one of my favorites. So I was really excited to feel the same vibe, see the same great menu items (including that wonderful bread and butter!) and great service! We had calamari, beet salad, sausage and onion and Margarita pizzas. All great! Parked right next door in the ramp, so easy peasy getting in and out. Highly recommend!

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Pittsburgh Blue - Maple Grove

$$$$

Steakhouse

Maple Grove

4.6

6352 reviews

Riley our server was excellent! Wonderful dining experience…one of the best meals ever!! Loved the place …we are definitely going to dine there again, and again, and again!!!

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Chianti Grill - Burnsville

$$$$

Italian

Burnsville

4.8

5650 reviews

Always a great meal at Chianti Grill. Excellent food and atmosphere.

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Kona Grill - Minnetonka

$$$$

American

Minnetonka

3.9

991 reviews

Prompt and genuine service. Excellent prices on happy hour food and drink. Pretty decor and quiet enough for us to talk ( our group of 2). We had flatbread pizza, sliders and edamame-all were great!

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Redstone American Grill - Maple Grove

$$$$

American

Maple Grove

4.6

2965 reviews

Great steak, roasted chicken, and breaking bread platter were the best. My favorite restaurant in Maple Grove.

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CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

$$$$

American

Downtown / North Loop

4.5

3917 reviews

Michael was an excellent server. Helped my husband with meal choices because of food sensitivities and he nailed it !!! We also ordered one of those smoked drinks because the table next to us ordered one and it smelled so good

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Granite City Food & Brewery - Maple Grove

$$$$

American

Maple Grove

4.1

1900 reviews

Really (and always) a great experience. We keep bringing friends who have not been here before, they love it as well. Hosts/Hostesses and Servers are always pleasant and willing to help!!! Food is good! Its just a fun place to be!! Thank You!!

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Redstone American Grill - Minnetonka

$$$$

American

Minnetonka

4.5

2789 reviews

All the food and desserts were good except my prime rib was tough and not a great piece of prime rib. Server was great.

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CRAVE - Woodbury

$$$$

American

Woodbury

4.6

1745 reviews

Food was excellent, waitress was helpful and answered our questions about the menu items. Food came out hot and we were able to talk to one another without yelling.

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Lake Elmo Inn

$$$$

Continental

Lake Elmo

4.8

5314 reviews

New Year’s Day celebration with friends.

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Hazelwood Bloomington

$$$$

American

Bloomington

4.8

4841 reviews

Good brunch and excellent service

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Manny's Steakhouse

$$$$

Steak

Downtown / North Loop

4.8

7606 reviews

Another wonderful New Year's Day brunch experience. Mary was knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.

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Terza

$$$$

Italian

Rochester

4.7

1791 reviews

We had the meatballs as appetizers it was out of this world the homemade pasta is to die for can not wait to come back and try other menu items

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CRAVE - Mall of America

$$$$

American

Bloomington

4.5

2706 reviews

Walleye was over cooked and sent back. Second walleye was over cooked and wait staff said that the chef said if it wasn’t cooked that much it would not be done. He obvious had no clue on how to cook walleye. Do not order walleye, they burnt 2 beautiful filets. I came from Florida dying for walleye because they do not have there and I use to live in MN and was so missing walleye. So sad as it was my last night here and could not enjoy my favorite fish.

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Mystic Steakhouse

$$$$

Contemporary American

Prior Lake

4.6

2776 reviews

Outstanding! Fantastic food and even better service.

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CRAVE - West End

$$$$

American

St. Louis Park

4.6

3515 reviews

Crave is always a good spot for business lunches.

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Salut Bar Americain - St. Paul

$$$$

French

Saint Paul

4.6

3275 reviews

Delicious salmon, burger, and escargot! Fun way to start the New Year!

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Axel's Chanhassen

$$$$

Steakhouse

Eden Prairie

4.5

983 reviews

Everything was wonderful. The food was extremely tasty. We had the French dip. It was excellent the flourless chocolate cake was out of this world and our waitress was very attentive very patient. She was extremely kind. The night was excellent. I would highly recommend axles to friends and family.

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Benihana - Minneapolis, MN

$$$$

Japanese

Golden Valley

3.4

3057 reviews

The waitress and the cook were awesome. The waitress was so nice and accommodating,

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Nolo's Kitchen & Bar

$$$$

Contemporary American

Downtown / North Loop

4.6

877 reviews

Beat poached eggs ever! Super service!

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Axel's River Grille - Mendota

$$$$

Steak

Saint Paul

4.4

2116 reviews

Great menus food and bar. Meals very good portions and delicious

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Downtowner Woodfire Grill

$$$$

American

Saint Paul

4.6

3341 reviews

Our table was ready at the time of our reservation and although the service was a little slow the staff was continuously working hard to keep up. The food was excellent as always.

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Bacio

$$$$

Italian

Minnetonka

4.7

3075 reviews

The food was excellent, Sara our server was also excellent.

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The Copper Hen

$$$$

American

Whittier

4.5

1943 reviews

Always an amazing meal, service, bar selections! We are always surprised at the value for what we are getting! (So much fresh and perfect food!) Make a reservation! (especially on the weekends!)

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Kincaid's - St. Paul

$$$$

Seafood

Saint Paul

4.2

4684 reviews

Excellent good and atmosphere before the play. One of our favorite spots before the Ordway. Perfect location to downtown experiences.

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Campiello - Eden Prairie

$$$$

Italian

Eden Prairie

4.7

3111 reviews

Love the ambience of Campiello, food is outstanding as well service. Had a very enjoyable, non-rushed dinner with friends.

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Ciao Bella

$$$$

Italian

Bloomington

4.8

5598 reviews

Food was great. We had pasta dishes and both were very tasty. Also recommend the avocado bruschetta. Our wait person James was fabulous. He gave recommendations, checked in with us just the right number of times and made us feel very comfortable. We purposely went later in the evening and the noise level was not as bad as can be at Ciao Bella.

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Benihana - Mall of America, MN

$$$$

Japanese

Bloomington

3.3

3212 reviews

Great food and experience. It took the chef a long time to come out to our table (45 mins after our reservation time) but otherwise great experience.

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Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

$$$$

American

Downtown / North Loop

4.5

4528 reviews

A great way to start the new year! Love the sausage bread with the small batch house-made peanut butter. And the lemon ricotta pancakes are a favorite. Lovely guitar vocalist played during our visit. Happy New Year!

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Cravings Wine Bar & Grille

$$$$

Contemporary American

Woodbury

4.1

510 reviews

Fabulous restaurant with wonderful cocktails and food. Highly recommend.

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Spasso Minnetonka

$$$$

Italian

Minnetonka

4.6

2041 reviews

Love Spasso. Friendly atmosphere but it is noisy. Looking forward to the patio!

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The Capital Grille - Minneapolis

$$$$

Steakhouse

Downtown / North Loop

4.8

4396 reviews

everyone from the valet, to the Host, to the waiter and the bus staff were top notch. kind and customer centric. food was terrific as well, but the staff pushed the experience over the top.

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Granite City Food & Brewery - Eagan

$$$$

American

Eagan

4.3

791 reviews

Our server misentered our order but owned up to her mistake and expediently corrected it. Much respect. Well worth the wait. The big pan of nachos is a great find!

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Pittsburgh Blue - Edina

$$$$

Steakhouse

Edina

4.6

4531 reviews

Always a great experience at Pittsburgh Blue Galleria. Food, service, ambiance Jake was fantastic !

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McCormick & Schmick's - Edina

$$$$

Seafood

Edina

4.5

4867 reviews

Every year birthday tradition while in MN!!

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Chianti Grill - Roseville

$$$$

Italian

Roseville

4.7

5677 reviews

Danielle great server Halibut special was fabulous Our table right next to bar too noisy

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CRAVE - Roseville

$$$$

American

Roseville

4.4

1004 reviews

They were friendly enough but the food was so so for the price. Burgers came out not as requested.

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Al and Alma's Supper Club

$$$$

Steak

Mound

4.8

610 reviews

Food was excellent along with the service. It was our first visit. We will definitely be back

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Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse & Supperclub

$$$$

American

Wayzata / Long Lake

4.7

2632 reviews

Great! Our server was wonderful . Would definitely go back again

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Rincon 38

$$$$

Spanish

South Minneapolis

4.9

1222 reviews

Virginal experience for the party of 4 here at this lovely little cocina in the city. Food was lovely and fun spanish-focused wine-list. Sadly, when we presented our gift certificates, which were purchased there in late 2018 and had no indicated expiration-date, we were told they would not be honored. Not that 200 dollars is enough to matter to some, it left a poor taste in our mouths since there was no good explanation for the refusal.

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Nicollet Island Inn

$$$$

American

Downtown / North Loop

4.7

3017 reviews

NII is a great restaurant in a great location. Normally, I love the food and ambience. Last time, my biscuits and gravy were exceedingly salty.

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Chester's Kitchen & Bar

$$$$

American

Rochester

4.7

1409 reviews

We had the walleye and pallela. Both were very good. Last time we were here we ordered calamari and it was terrible. We skipped appetizers and had a good meal and good service.

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Porterhouse Steak and Seafood - Lakeville

$$$$

Steak

Lakeville

4.8

6683 reviews

Great food, service, and atmosphere. A place I look forward to visiting.

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Lord Fletcher's- Minnesota

$$$$

American

Spring Park

4.9

1591 reviews

Walleye dinner was excellent as usual....disappointed that 5:00 dinner did not qualify for OpenTable rewards points.

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Rockwoods Grill & Bar

$$$$

American

Otsego

4.4

533 reviews

Service was very good! Food was delicious! Always a winner!

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Icehouse

$$$$

American

Whittier

4.5

1335 reviews

Varied and tasty menu. Great bar choices. Prompt service.

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Bar Harbor

$$$$

Steakhouse

Lake Shore

4.6

1194 reviews

Love the chicken dinner! Cheesy au gratin potatoes were outstanding!

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Bennett's Chop & Railhouse

$$$$

Steakhouse

Saint Paul

4.3

1173 reviews

Great food. Good prices. Nostalgic atmosphere. Nice neighborhood spot for a relaxing meal.

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Cedar + Stone, Urban Table

$$$$

Contemporary American

Bloomington

4.6

1202 reviews

Our server, Alex, was fantastic. Great food and drinks, great recommendations.

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Benihana - Maple Grove, MN

$$$$

Japanese

Maple Grove

3.4

4131 reviews

Over cooked food. Waited about 35 min or so from soup/salad till chef came with entree cart.

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Ansari's Mediterranean Grill

$$$$

Mediterranean

Eagan

4.4

535 reviews

What a pleasant surprise! We chose this restaurant because it was close to our hotel and was easy to get a reservation. Good was wonderful. Mediterranean menu, Chicken Shawarma, Lamb Gyros, baclava. There was even a belly dancer to enhance the ambiance. Would go back anytime we are in the area

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Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

$$$$

American

Downtown / North Loop

4.9

5517 reviews

Murray's is great for recognizing employees over the lunch hour, highly recommend!

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