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Restaurants Offering Catering

Al Vento - menu, address, hours

Italian Cucina
Location(s): Minneapolis - South/Nokomis
al Vento restaurant features southern Italian cuisine, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and dishes that are created from scratch. The complexity of the ever changing menu is only complemented by the experienced yet modest service staff. With the candle lit ambiance and hand made copper decor of the expansive, yet cozy dining room, al Vento is the ideal place for a romantic dinner for two or a large, flattering, upscale celebration. From the made from scratch bruschettas, pizzas and entrees to . . . more

Amore Victoria Ristorante - menu, address, hours

Italian Bistro
Location(s): Minneapolis - Uptown
Amore Victoria Ristorante is one of the unique gems of Uptown Minneapolis. A restaurant hand-crafted by the owners themselves, Jenna and Alex Victoria have created a unique, timeless, old world space with mahogany woodwork, chandeliers and cushy burgundy booths, built and designed with their known hands. Serving scratch Italian dishes which run the gamut from home made Gnocchi, Frutti di Mare, and Chicken Marsala, to more contemporary fusions, like Mushroom Passion, and Pear Risotto, you are bound . . . more

Buca di Beppo - menu, address, hours

Celebrate at Buca!
Location(s): Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Minneapolis - Downtown, St. Paul
Savor the full effect.At Buca di Beppo™, we offer an environment as enticing as our entrees. Dinner groups small and large come to Buca to share life, laughter and generous platters of authentic Italian fare.Our food is served family style and meant to be shared. Dishes come in two portion sizes to perfectly satisfy any group. Buca Small serves two or more people and Buca Large serves four or more. Ciao … let’s mangia! . . . more

Cafe Ena - menu, address, hours

Latin Fusion Cuisine
Location(s): Minneapolis - South
We are Hector Ruiz and Erin Ungerman and we invite you to our new restaurant to experience a culinary fusion of Latin American flavors right in the heart of South Minneapolis.Inspired by our trips through Latin America, Chef Hector has masterfully blended distinctive and traditional foods with classic French technique and presentation. The end result is Café Ena: a new, upscale, and delicious cuisine unique to Minneapolis. . . . more

Cafe Maude - menu, address, hours

Neighborhood
Location(s): Minneapolis - South
We chose the name Maude to honor her forward thinking and positive contributions to her community. She was a guiding light and driving force in helping Minneapolis to come of age in the 20th century.She was born in 1870 to a family who owned a farm on what is now the entire Armatage neighborhood. Her grandparents founded Harmony, MN, later to become Richfield, then annexed by Minneapolis in the mid 20th century.They were civic leaders, founding the library, school . . . more

Cantina #1 - menu, address, hours

Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Location(s): Bloomington
Generations-old family recipes. It’s the foundation of authentic Mexican cuisine and the backbone of Cantina #1. We journeyed to Mexico’s famous cantinas, from Baja to Yucatán, to uncover the finest in salsas, sauces, and more. Now, our culinary adventure is yours to savor with unique, made-from-scratch classics.Eat, relax and have fun... . . . more

ChinDian Cafe - menu, address, hours

Chinese, Indian, Malaysian dishes
Location(s): Minneapolis - Northeast
Nina and Thomas created Chin Dian Café in order to share their flavorful Asian cuisine, a unique blend of Chinese and Indian cooking techniques with hints of Malaysia and Vietnam. The diverse menu features local, organic, grass fed and free-range meats and vegetables when in season, accentuated by NinaWong’s signature sauces. Ask your server how you can take Nina Wong’s signature sauces and syrups home to use in your own kitchen! . . . more

CRAVE - menu, address, hours

Fresh. Vibrant. American
Location(s): St. Louis Park, Edina - France Avenue, Mall of America
Crave is Fresh, Vibrant and American. A burnt earthen color palette, stone work, glass accents and a golden-tiled fireplace create a luxurious atmosphere and a sense of intimacy. . . . more

D'Amico and Sons - menu, address, hours

Deli and Cafe
Location(s): Eden Prairie, Edina - Downtown/50th & France, Golden Valley, Minneapolis - Downtown, Minneapolis - Uptown, St. Paul - Grand Avenue, Wayzata
D’Amico & Sons makes you feel at home with a casual atmosphere where you can enjoy a mouth-watering list of flavorful hot pasta dishes, wood-oven pizzas, entrees, salads, sandwiches and delectable desserts at affordable prices. D’Amico & Sons also features a variety of wines and beers. . . . more

Dancing Ganesha - menu, address, hours

Eclectic Indian Cuisine
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
Dancing Ganesha dares to be different. Named for the unique elephant-headed Hindu God of new beginnings and good fortune, Dancing Ganesha welcomes you to relax, enjoy and indulge in a contemporary journey to India. The local owners of Dancing Ganesha have an unsurpassed vision of commitment and dedication to introduce to the Twin Cities the finest Contemporary Indian Cuisine made with the freshest herbs and spices combined with an eclectic atmosphere. With this vision, we welcome you to enjoy . . . more

El Meson - menu, address, hours

Spanish Caribbean - Casual
Location(s): Minneapolis - Lyn/Lake
Partners Chef Hector Ruiz and Restaurateur Erin Ungerman took over El Meson in June of 2003. Their objectives were clear: honor the spirit of South Minneapolis’ beloved locale and work to make it even better.A “meson” is a typical Spanish place, rustically decorated, serving hearty food and wine. Today El Meson Bistro is a warm and earthy restaurant with a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.The fare is authentic Spanish and Caribbean cuisine that matches that of any meson in the famed . . . more

Erté and The Peacock Lounge - menu, address, hours

Parisian Steak Salon
Location(s): Minneapolis - Northeast
Erte and The Peacock Lounge have an old European feeling, a Parisian Steak Salon in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Historic Arts District. The Lounge has a theatrical flair with the elevated Bird Cage Stage, showcased with floor to ceiling maroon velvet curtains. Pull up a stool and enjoy one of our specialty cocktails or mirco brews at the 32 foot zinc top bar with a mahogany raised paneled base. The old world charm continues when you enter Erte through massive mahogany doors into an . . . more

Fat Lorenzo's - menu, address, hours

Pizza - Pasta - Hoagies - Gelato
Location(s): Minneapolis - South/Nokomis
• Twin Cities Award Winning Pizza • Neighborhood Restaurant on the Southern Shores of Lake Nokomis (just 2 miles north of the Mall of America) •Dine In,take out, Delivery to Southern Metro (Eastern 494 Strip, Airport, Mall of America, etc) • Large orders and group catering available in extended delivery area. . . . more

Fuji-Ya - menu, address, hours

Japanese
Location(s): Minneapolis - Lyn/Lake, St. Paul - Downtown
Welcome to Fuji Ya, Minneapolis’ first Japanese restaurant. Established in 1959, Fuji Ya is Minnesota’s first choice in authentic Japanese cuisine. Featuring the finest sushi, an extensive sake list, full bar and mouth-watering traditional favorites like Tempura and Sukiyaki. The sushi bar is a wonderful place to interact with the chefs and features an electric atmosphere. Or, if you prefer, the Zashiki rooms provide a relaxing traditional feel. . . . more

Fusion - menu, address, hours

Location(s): Minneapolis - Uptown
If you took all the adjectives you could come up with to describe the Uptown neighborhood and tossed them in a blender, what you’d get is a wonderfully appealing concoction that is the essence of Uptown. Liberally splash this essence all over the corner of Hennepin and Lagoon and you get a comfortable, chic, eclectic, vibrant blend of great food and drinks with great atmosphere and nightlife – in a word, Fusion. . . . more

Gluek's Bar & Restaurant - menu, address, hours

A historic and hip local hotspot!
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
• Oldest Restaurant & Bar downtown Family Owned & Operated for 75 Years!• LIVE MUSIC all week long!• Fantastic lunch & dinner menu• European beer hall atmosphere• Gluek Beer - brewed since 1857!• FREE Private room for large groups• The Future is green! Water Reclamation, Composting all of our Restaurant waste & a Green Roof coming in 2009! WE VALIDATE PARKING! Call for details . . . more

Holy Land Restaurant and Deli - menu, address, hours

Middle Eastern
Location(s): Minneapolis - South, Minneapolis - Northeast
Take a journey back to a time when life moved a little slower, employees were friendly, helpful and the top priority was providing excellent customer service. Our promise to you is to provide this same experience when you shop or eat with us. Holyland's deli restaurant serves up the original flavors of old world cuisine for lunch or dinner, with a menu of over 48 delicious items made using Mama Fatimas's original recipes. . . . more

J.D. Hoyt's - menu, address, hours

Supper Club
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
Hoyt's is a supper club, located in the booming warehouse district of old Minneapolis. A cozy spot with an extensive menu, full bar and a wine list of extraordinary value. Our featured entrees are prepared on our custom designed charcoal grill. This giant grill sears your order to juicy perfection. We're proud to serve large portions of food you'll crave. Best staff in the city.Check out our "NEW" patio! added for your enjoyment. Early Dinning and Happy Hour Specials Mon . . . more

JAX - menu, address, hours

Steakhouse
Location(s): Minneapolis - Northeast
Jax cafe has been owned and operated by the Kozlak family since 1933. Joe and Gertrude laid the foundation for the next two generations to continue and improve on their original dream. Steaks are the specialty here but many of our loyal customers will swear we have the best seafood and lobster in town. Whatever your liking, you will find the menus to be extensive and all the items, decadent. All we ask is that you bring an appetite and we will make you feel like home. “ What dining out was meant . . . more

Joe Senser's Restaurant & Sports Theater - menu, address, hours

Sports Bar
Location(s): Bloomington, Eagan, Plymouth, Roseville
After 20 years in business, Joe Senser's Restaurant & Sports Theater is still the best place to come for Joe Senser's has been ranked in the top 20 by Sports Illustrated and ESPN's First Take as one of "The Best Sports Bars in America"! . . . more

Keys Cafe & Bakery - menu, address, hours

Cafe & Bakery
Location(s): Hudson, WI
It is said, "necessity is the mother of all invention", and so it was with Barb Hunn. Over 35 years ago, faced with a family of four children, Barb went into the restaurant business. In 1973, the first Keys Café opened for business in St. Paul on Raymond Avenue. Barb founded this first adventure, refining and improving her successful formula until the second Keys opened in New Brighton in 1983. . . . more

La Chaya Bistro - menu, address, hours

Italian influence
Location(s): Minneapolis - South
Chaya is a plant that is native to the Yucatan. It grows in the form of a bush; the leaves are edible and can be used much like spinach. Using this plant as our company name is to represent the freshness of food that grows wild without the use of chemicals. Along with the fact that it grows in Chef Garcia's native Mexico! The food we strive to serve is as natural as possible. Chef Garcia wants to serve the same quality of food in the restaurant as he would serve to his own family and friends. . . . more

M & S Grill - menu, address, hours

Steaks and Seafood - Casual Fine Dining
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
The M&S Grill has become the “bar for the Bar,” because of all the local attorneys who go there for lunch and dinner. Close to Target Center and Target Field, the grill is also a good choice on game or concert nights. The menu includes certified dry, aged steaks, plus seafood. Start with a crab cake or appetizers. End with a selection from the dessert tray, which features upside down apple pie. The traditional pot roast is available as an entrée or in “Pot Roast Sliders” on the bar menu. . . . more

Market Bar-B-Que - menu, address, hours

Casual Bar-B-Que
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown, Minnetonka
For more 64 years, Market Bar-B-Que has been serving real pit smoked ribs. Back in the days of vaudeville, The Market Bar-B-Que was famous for being the late night spot with the great barbeque food. In no time at all, it became The Sardis of Minneapolis, an after-hours haven for hungry show folks, sports personalities and just about anybody who was anybody. That was back in the days when The Farmer’s Market, our namesake, was located across the street. Vaudeville is gone, of course, and things have . . . more

Nic's on Nicollet - menu, address, hours

Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
Stray away from a busy schedule and relax in this casual traditional dining room with warm accents showcasing Nicollet Mall through arched windows. Our menu offers classic American favorites and regionally inspired selectionsprepared with ingredients from across the heartland. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner - served daily. Simple food at a simple price. . . . more

Palomino - menu, address, hours

Mediterranean - Casual Fine Dining
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
Palomino Restaurant - Rotisseria and Bar serves regional American Cuisine inspired by the simple rustic dishes of Europe. The union of these two worlds is brought to life by cooking technologies that have been used and perfected for centuries.  . . . more

Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge - menu, address, hours

Mender of Broken Dreams
Location(s): Minneapolis - Northeast
Forsake the mundane, the dreary, the dreadful! Denounce the stiff, the starchy, the pretentious! Enter the world of Psycho Suzi’s! With our thin veneer of fallacy, we’ll show that life is neither lack luster nor serious. Let us assail your senses with enticing cocktails, homemade foods and our splendorous patio “Poor Man’s Paradise”Psycho Suzis is featured on the Food Network‘s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives "Fan Favorites Episode"Less than a 10 minute cab ride from downtown Minneapolis! . . . more

Rock Bottom - menu, address, hours

Brew Pub
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown, MSP Airport
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery has been a part of the vibrant Hennepin Theatre District in Downtown Minneapolis since 1993. We are proud to feature fresh, handcrafted beers brewed onsite from recipes unique to Rock Bottom Minneapolis. Our menu takes classic American fare such as burgers or chicken fried chicken and tweaks them just right with our secret brewhouse recipes to create original signature dishes. We also offer an eclectic menu of favorites ranging from steaks and pastas to our famous . . . more

Rudolphs Bar-B-Que - menu, address, hours

Casual Neighborhood BBQ
Location(s): Minneapolis - Franklin & Lyndale
The scene at Rudolphs is legendary! Rudolphs has been the Twin Cities most honored bar-b-que producer for over 30 years and twice named Best Ribs in America. This family owned and operated restaurant delivers unrivaled spare ribs that are hand-rubbed with spices and slow cooked in a custom pit and the creamy cole slaw is almost as famous as the ribs. . . . more

Sample Room - menu, address, hours

lunch, dinner, cocktails daily
Location(s): Minneapolis - Northeast
As the name implies, this swank cafe bar in Northeast Minneapolis is centered around sharable noteworthy combinations of veggie, meat, cheese and seafood plates. Guests can nibble and nosh on these "Samples" or continue on to sandwiches, salads, entrees or desserts all made from scratch. This goes for a great selection of wines, scotches, bourbons, cellos and tequilas too, available in flights or full pours. In a meticulously renovated turn of the century building its inviting and comfortable . . . more

Santorini - menu, address, hours

Greek
Location(s): Eden Prairie
The Nicklow Brothers are legendary in the Twin Cities for the best in American Cuisine and Greek Classics. This year, their popular Santorini Taverna has moved to Eden Prairie with the 2nd generation opening the doors to welcome guests in double the space. They have a beautiful new bar & dining room with enchanting dual fireplaces, a great selection of cocktails, beer and wine and an amazing outdoor summer deck. Santorini is known for hosting "live" entertainment Thursday thru Saturday, with a . . . more

Sawatdee - menu, address, hours

Thai
Location(s): St. Paul - Downtown
Welcome to Sawatdee Thai Restaurants! We bring fresh, authentic food from Thailand all the way to Minnesota. Sawatdee isn't just about great food (did we mention award winning?); its about exploring Thai culture. Join us in one of our eight twin cities locations and enjoy our unique environment. We also offer carryout, lunch buffets, and catering. . . . more

Spill the Wine - menu, address, hours

American Cuisine/Continental Influences
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
offering american cuisine with continental influencesNEW!Chef's Table | $500. groups of 4-10 people. Includes customized food and wine menu in private setting. Please inquire within for more details. info@spillthewinerestaurant.com. Spill the Wine is located on 11th and Washington Avenue South in the theatre district. We feature two separate spaces, one as the dining room with an open kitchen. The other side features a lounge with full menu, televisions, oak handcrafted . . . more

Stella's Fish Cafe & Prestige Oyster Bar - menu, address, hours

Seafood - Casual
Location(s): Minneapolis - Uptown
Stella’s Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar is a casual seafood restaurant with the soul of a low-country lunch counter. Offering super-fresh fish and oysters, along with Cajun and Creole specialties, Florida fried grouper sandwiches, Po Boys, and Delta Dog Tater Tots, Stella serves Gulf Coast favorites in a setting that has all the elegance of a swamp-side fish camp. Grab a seat at the oyster bar, pony up to the liquor bar, or slip into a booth in either the downstairs or upstairs dining rooms. . . . more

Vincent - A Restaurant - menu, address, hours

French
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
Since August 2001, Vincent-A Restaurant has offered French Cuisine with a contemporary American influence. The ever-evolving, seasonal menu reflects chef-owner Vincent Francoual’s eclectic style while the newly-refurbished lounge and outdoor seating area are the ideal places to chill for lunch or Happy Hour. Menu changes frequently. Visit our website forcurrent menu availability. . . . more


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