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5 Fun Things To Do in Minneapolis

5 Fun Things To Do in Minneapolis

Oct 7, 2011

Minneapolis is a vibrant metropolis that has many landmarks, cultural attractions, and other sights for visitors to enjoy. You might be surprised to find just how much this city has to offer. For a few ideas, consider these 5 fun things to do in Minneapolis.

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The Best Clubs in Minneapolis

The Best Clubs in Minneapolis

Oct 7, 2011

Minneapolis is a great destination for families, and it has many fun activities for people of all ages. But once the sun goes down, adults want to have fun on their own, and the best clubs in Minneapolis offer the perfect reprieve. Cut loose and hit the dance floor for a great night.

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Dining in Minneapolis

Dining in Minneapolis isn’t complete without a visit to Nicollet Avenue's Eat Street for a variety of ethnic fare; it is particularly heavy on Southeast Asian options.

Dinkytown and Stadium Village near the university are also a great area for fun food.  With Minneapolis’ well-established African community, don’t miss the Blue Nile for Pan-African cuisine or T’s Place for Ethiopian-Asian.  For eating unique to Minneapolis don’t miss Juicy Lucy and their burgers where the cheese is cooked inside the patty.  Anchor Fish & Chips is another popular, busy spot as is Murray’s Restaurant and Cocktail, a favorite since 1946.

So the best of eats are available throughout the Minneapolis area for you to find and enjoy.

51 Minneapolis Restaurants

  • Basil's

    The Marquette Hotel 710 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis (Minnesota), MN 55402

    Enjoy delicious culinary creations at Basil's restaurant inside the Marquette Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. This restaurant specializes in contemporary American cuisine, and everyone is sure to be pleased.

    http://www.basilsminneapolis.com/

  • D'Amico Kitchen

    Le Meridien Chambers 901 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis (Minnesota), MN 55402

    Go to D'Amico Kitchen inside the Le Meridien Chambers for some of the best Italian food in the city. Not only are the entrees incredible, but the antipasti menu has over twenty options if you are in the mood for something a little smaller.

    http://www.lemeridienchambers.com/damicokitchen

  • SkyWater

    Hilton Minneapolis 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis (Minnesota), MN 55403

    Find incredible food and drinks at SkyWater restaurant on the first floor of the Hilton Minneapolis. The cocktail menu here is reason enough to check out this locals-favorite restaurant.

    http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/hotelpromo.jhtml?ctyhocn=MSPMHHH&promo=skywater&cid=OH,HH,mspmh,skywaterB

  • Manny's Steakhouse

    W Minneapolis - The Foshay 821 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis (Minesota), MN 55402

    Dine at the W Minneapolis - The Foshay, and you will be pleased by the incredible surf and turf. Manny's Steakhouse is known throughout the city for having the best cuts of meat in the city.

    http://www.mannyssteakhouse.com/

  • Restaurant Max

    The Hotel Minneapolis, Autograph Collection 215 4th Street South, Minneapolis (Minnesota), MN 55401

    Relax and enjoy a meal at Restaurant Max inside the Hotel Minneapolis Autograph Collection. This restaurant is classy, but approachable for almost all diners. Along with a great menu, there is an enormous wine cellar, so you are sure to find the perfect pairing for your meal.

    http://www.thehotelminneapolis.com/dining/restaurant-max/

  • B.A.N.K.

    The Westin Minneapolis 88 South 6th Street, Minneapolis (Minnesota), MN 55402

    Enjoy a great meal at B.A.N.K. any time of the day. This restaurant is located on the first floor of the Westin Minneapolis, and serves up fabulous food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/dining/index.html?propertyID=1723

  • The Oceanaire Seafood Room

    Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1300 Nicollet Ma, Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis, 55403

    Eat some delicious seafood at the Oceanaire Seafood Room inside the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis. This restaurant is a local's favorite, because of both excellent service, and superb cuisine.

    http://www.theoceanaire.com/Home.aspx

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  • Charley's Grill

    The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel 225 South 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis (Minnesota), MN 55401

    Chow down on some fantastic Midwestern comfort food at Charley's Grill inside the Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel. You will find all of your favorite dishes here, and you can enjoy the beautiful views from the patio.

    http://www.thedepotminneapolis.com/charleys-grill.php

  • Fire Lake Grill House & Cocktail Bar

    Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis 35 South 7th Street, Minneapolis (Minnesota), MN 55402

    Find fresh and local cuisine at the Fire Lake Grill House & Cocktail Bar inside the Radisson Plaza Hotel Minneapolis. This restaurant specializes in seasonal dishes that utilize local produce.

    http://www.firelakerestaurant.com/index.php

  • Café Northstar

    Crowne Plaza Northstar Minneapolis - Downtown 618 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis (Minnesota), MN 55402

    Enjoy delicious contemporary American cuisine at Café Northstar on the first floor of the Crowne Plaza Northstar Minneapolis Downtown. This centrally located restaurant is the perfect place to meet with clients, or grab a great lunch.

    http://www.cpminneapolis.com/minneapolis-dining/cafe-northstar.asp

  • a baker's wife pastry shop

    4200 28th avenue south, minneapolis, mn, 55406
    Minneapolis: Standish

    baked goods that could make you cry

    612.729.6898
    tue - sat 6:30a - 6p sun 6:30a - 3p

  • abu nader

    2095 como avenue, st paul, mn, 55108
    St Paul: St Anthony Park

    middle eastern deli and grocery

    651.647.5391
    mon - sat 11a - 8p

    www.abunaderdeli.com

  • el burrito mercado

    175 cesar chavez street, st paul, mn, 55107
    St. Paul: West Side

    mexican market, restaurant and deli

    651.227.2192
    daily 7a - 8p

    www.elburritomercado.com

  • golden fig fine foods

    790 grand avenue, st paul, mn, 55105
    St Paul: Grand Avenue

    a grocery of locally produced foods

    651.602.0144
    see website for hours

    www.goldenfig.com

  • isles bun & coffee

    1424 west 28th street, minneapolis, mn, 55408
    Minneapolis: Uptown

    enormous, delicious baked buns

    612.870.4466
    mon - sat 6:30a - 4p sun 7a - 3p

  • izzy's ice cream cafe

    2034 marshall avenue, st paul, mn, 55104
    St Paul: Merriam Park

    homemade artisan ice cream

    651.603.1458
    mon - thu 2 - 9p fri 2 - 10p sat 1 - 10p sun 1 - 9p

    www.izzysicecream.com

  • jasmine deli

    2532 nicollet avenue south, minneapolis, mn, 55404
    Minneapolis: Whittier

    small vietnamese deli

    612.870.4700
    tue - sun 10a - 8p sun 10a - 6p

  • kopplin's

    490 hamline avenue south, st paul, mn, 55116
    St Paul: Merriam Park

    really good coffee

    651.698.0457
    mon 6a - 4p tue - fri 6a - 8p sat - sun 7a - 8p

    www.kopplinscoffee.com

  • rustica bakery

    3224 west lake street, minneapolis, mn, 55416
    Minneapolis: Calhoun Village

    addictively delicious baked goods

    612.822.1119
    mon - fri 6:30a - 8p sat - sun 7a - 8p

    www.rusticabakery.com

  • salty tart

    920 east lake street, minneapolis, mn, 55407
    Minneapolis: Midtown/phillips

    hidden gem of a bakery

    612.874.9206
    mon - sat 7a - 8p sun 9a - 6p

    www.saltytart.com

  • sugar sugar

    3803 grand avenue south, minneapolis, mn, 55409
    Minneapolis: Uptown

    divine candy shop

    612.823.0261
    tue - sat 11a - 7p sun noon - 5p

    www.sugar-sugarcandy.com

  • two smart cookies

    181 snelling avenue, st paul, mn, 55104
    St. Paul: Snelling/hamline

    just-baked cookies

    612.384.1069
    mon - fri noon - 5:30p

    www.smartcookieshop.com

  • birchwood cafe

    3311 east 25th street, minneapolis, mn, 55406
    Minneapolis: Seward

    cozy neighborhood cafe

    612.722.4474
    mon - fri 7a - 10p sat 8a - 10p sun 9a - 8p

    www.birchwoodcafe.com

  • brasa

    600 east hennepin avenue, minneapolis, mn, 55401
    Minneapolis: Northeast

    premium rotisserie

    612.379.3030
    see website for hours

    www.brasa.us

  • colossal cafe

    1839 east 42nd street, minneapolis, mn, 55407
    Minneapolis: Powderhorn

    american scratch cookin’

    612.729.2377
    wed - sun 6a - 3p

    www.colossalcafe.com

  • lucia's to go

    1432 west 31st street, minneapolis, mn, 55408
    Minneapolis: Uptown

    exceptionally good take out

    612.825.9800
    tue - fri 7a - 8p sat 8a - 8p sun 8a - 5p

    www.lucias.com

  • maria's cafe

    1113 east franklin avenue, minneapolis, mn, 55404
    Minneapolis: Midtown/phillips

    a fusion of north and south america cuisines

    612.870.9842
    mon - sat 7a - 3p sun 8a - 3p

    www.mariascafe.com

  • mill city cafe

    2205 california street northeast, minneaplis, mn, 55418
    Minneapolis: Northeast

    eclectic eating establishment

    612.788.6188
    tue - fri 8a - 3p sat - sun 9a - 2p

    www.millcitycafe.com

  • sweets bakeshop

    2042 marshall avenue, st paul, mn, 55104
    St Paul: Merriam Park

    baked delights

    651.340.7138
    tue - sun 11a - 6p

    www.sweetsstudio.com

  • the anchor

    302 13th avenue ne, minneapolis, mn, 55413
    Minneapolis: Northeast

    really delicious fish & chips

    612.676.1300
    tue - fri 4p - 1a sat - sun 10a - 1a

    www.theanchorfishandchips.com

  • the blue door pub

    1811 selby avenue, st paul, mn, 55104
    St Paul: Merriam Park

    home of the juicy blucy

    651.493.1865
    sun - sat 11a - 1a

    www.thebdp.com

  • barbette

    1600 west lake street, minneapolis, mn, 55408
    Minneapolis: Uptown

    bistroesque dining

    612.827.5710
    sun - thu 8a - 1a fri - sat 8a - 2a

    www.barbette.com

  • black sheep

    600 washington avenue north, minneapolis, mn, 55401
    Minneapolis: North Loop/warehouse

    coal-fired pizza

    612.342.2625
    sun - thu 11:30a - 10p fri - sat 11:30a - 11p

    www.blacksheeppizza.com

  • blackbird

    815 west 50th street, minneapolis, mn, 55419
    Minneapolis: Tangletown

    casual, classic cafe

    612.823.4790
    mon - fri 11a - 9p sat 8a - 10p sun 8a - 2p

    www.blackbirdmpls.com

  • bryant lake bowl

    810 west lake street, minneapolis, mn, 55408
    Minneapolis: Uptown

    all day dining and bowling

    612.825.3737
    daily 8a - 2a

    www.bryantlakebowl.com

  • cafe levain

    4762 chicago avenue, minneapolis, mn, 55407
    Minneapolis: South

    neighborhood french bistro

    612.823.7111
    tue - thu 5 - 9p fri - sat 5 - 10p sun 5 - 9p

    www.cafelevain.com

  • modern cafe

    337 13th avenue northeast, minneapolis, mn, 55413
    Minneapolis: Northeast

    the place you want to eat

    612.378.9882
    tue - thu 11a - 9p fri 11a - 9:30p sat 8a - 9:30p sun 8a - 2p

    www.moderncafeminneapolis.com

  • moto-i

    2940 south lyndale avenue, minneapolis, mn, 55408
    Minneapolis: Uptown

    the first sake brewery restaurant outside of japan

    612.821.6262
    daily noon - 2a

    www.moto-i.com

  • pizza nea

    306 east hennepin avenue, minneapolis, mn, 55414
    Minneapolis: Northeast

    neapolitan pizza

    612.331.9298
    mon - thu 11a - 9:30p fri - sat 11a - 10:30p sun noon - 9p

    www.pizzanea.com

  • quang

    2719 nicollet avenue, 55408
    Minneapolis: Whittier

    family owned vietnamese restaurant

    612.870.4739
    mon 11a - 9p wed - fri 11a - 9p sat 10a - 9p sun 10a - 8:30p

    www.quangrestaurant.com

  • red stag supperclub

    509 1st avenue northeast, minneapolis, mn, 55413
    Minneapolis: Northeast

    eco friendly lodge meets divine cooking

    612.767.7766
    mon - fri 11a - 2a sat - sun 9a - 2a

    www.redstagsupperclub.com

  • sen yai sen lek

    2422 central avenue ne, minneapolis, mn, 55418
    Minneapolis: Northeast

    thai rice and noodles

    612.781.3046
    mon - thu 11a - 9p fri - sat 11a - 10p

    www.senyai-senlek.com

  • 112 eatery

    112 north 3rd street, minneapolis, mn, 55401
    Minneapolis: North Loop/warehouse

    one of the best in town

    612.343.7696
    mon - thu 5p - midnight fri - sat 5p - 1a sun 5p - 10p

    www.112eatery.com

  • bar la grassa

    800 washington avenue north, minneapolis, mn, 55401
    Minneapolis: North Loop/warehouse

    authentic italian pasta

    612.333.3837
    mon - thu 5p - midnight fri - sat 5p - 1a sun 5p - midnight

    www.barlagrassa.com

  • heidi's

    819 west 50th street, minneapolis, mn, 55419
    Minneapolis: Tangletown

    intimate, fine dining

    612.354.3512
    tue - thu 5 - 9p fri - sat 5 - 10p

    www.heidismpls.com

  • la chaya bistro

    4537 nicollet avenue south, minneapolis, mn, 55419
    Minneapolis: Kingfield

    mexican-italian bistro

    612.827.2254
    mon - sat lunch 11a - 3p dinner 5 - 11p

    www.laychaya.com

  • the craftsman

    4300 east lake street, minneapolis, mn, 55406
    Minneapolis: Southeast

    american restaurant and bar

    612.722.0175
    sun - thu 4 - 9:30p fri - sat 4 - 10p brunch sun 10a - 3p

    www.craftsmanrestaurant.com

  • the happy gnome

    498 selby avenue, 55102
    St. Paul: Selby/dale

    new american food with an enormous beer menu

    651.287.2018
    mon - thu 11a - 1a fri - sat 11a - 2a sun 10a - 1a

    www.thehappygnome.com

  • the lexington

    1096 grand avenue, st paul, mn, 55105
    St Paul: Grand Avenue

    a st. paul landmark

    651.222.5878
    see website for hours

    www.the-lexington.com

  • the strip club

    378 maria avenue, st paul, mn, 55106
    St. Paul: Dayton's Bluff

    meat and fish

    651.793.6247
    see website for hours

    www.domeats.com

  • la belle vie

    510 groveland avenue, minneapolis, mn, 55403
    Minneapolis: Loring Park

    exquisite cocktails and fine food

    612.874.6440
    mon - thu 5 - 9p fri - sat 5 - 10p sun 5 - 9p

    www.labellevie.us