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Restaurants Offering Late Night Dining
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Casual
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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The 508 is downtown Minneapolis’s newest upbeat and energetic dining and drinking experience. This two level venue features casual, contemporary cuisine, signature wines, your choice of 24 tap beers, or one of their famous martinis. Whether you are out for an after work drink, dinner with friends, or dancing the night away, the 508 is the place for you! . . . more
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Sushi and Sake Bar
Location(s): Minneapolis - Eat Street
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Imagine stepping off a train, and into a back alley in Tokyo. To your delight street vendors are serving the freshest cuts of fish, authentic Japanese small plates, and delicious exotic alcohol infusions & sakes. A DJ is perched on a ledge above, while "windows" provide a glimpse to what's happening inside. Welcome to A25 : Anemoni Sushi + Sake Bar. . . . more
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Italian Bistro
Location(s): Minneapolis - Uptown
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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
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Location(s): Chanhassen, Loretto, Mendota, Roseville
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These upscale classic style restaurants feature exceptionally high quality American cuisine; steaks, chops, fish, pastas and salads served in a beautiful setting by experienced “guest friendly” staff. In addition to the general menu our chef prepares delicious features daily which are designed to tempt the most discerning diner. Bar service is traditional and creative. Guests often describe Axel’s Restaurants as the “Cheers” of the Twin Cities area. Lunch and dinner are served daily, plus brunch . . . more
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Asian Fusion
Location(s): Minneapolis - Eat Street
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Routinely ranked as a top contender on the national scene, and sporting a hybrid of tastes where Asian Spice meets Minnesota Nice, this fusion restaurant is the place to be for diners seeking a little bit of edge. Let Chef and Owner, Thom Pham, take you on a culinary adventure ranging from fiery pad thai, to a perfectly braised New York strip topped with exotic Asian mushrooms, or his acclaimed Northwoods walleye in jalapeno-basil sauce. AZIA's cellar is filled with over 200 of the world's best wines . . . more
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Tequila Bar
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown, St. Paul - Downtown
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Barrio’s delightful décor mixes iconic and irreverent south-of-the-border elements. This singular ambiance is thanks to Shea, Inc., which has built an extensive reputation for its distinctive and award-winning designs. Founder, David Shea, and his team had more fun than usual in designing Barrio’s distinctive look. “It’s not Mexican. It’s not American. It’s all those things blended together,” explains Shea. “It’s a cultural festival with a twist.” . . . more
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Celebrate at Buca!
Location(s): Burnsville, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Minneapolis - Downtown, St. Paul
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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
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Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Location(s): Bloomington
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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
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Fresh. Vibrant. American
Location(s): St. Louis Park, Mall of America, Edina - France Avenue
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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
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Live Music and Contemporary Fine Dining
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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Dedicated to providing exceptional food along with world-renowned music, the Dakota offers award winning American cuisine blending fresh local ingredients and global flavors. A club and dining room menu offer delicious options for every budget. Dine and relax in the smart comfort of our restaurant, take in exceptional live music while you dine in the Club, or drop by for a glass of wine or signature martini.“The most comfortable jazz club in the world for musicians and patrons.”- Grammy . . . more
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Regional Cuisine
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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At FireLake, enjoy the best local meats, fresh water fish, produce, and dairy our chefs can source. Focused on bringing out the natural goodness of the food, you will find familiar Midwestern ingredients kissed by the flavor of the flame of a real wood fire and lightly touched with the pure, straight forward style and taste of Mediterranean cuisine. . . . more
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Japanese
Location(s): Minneapolis - Lyn/Lake, St. Paul - Downtown
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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
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Pub and Brewery
Location(s): Minneapolis - Lyn/Lake
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The Herkimer is a local brewery and restaurant where regulars feel at home and newcomers feel welcome in a 1920's style atmosphere. We offer exceptional lunch and dinner entrees, a friendly staff and a rotating selection of German-style lagers. Being the only brewpub in Uptown, The Herkimer offers a variety of tap beers as well as a diverse dinner menu. Customers can enjoy a game of shuffleboard, while eating and drinking in a casual and comfortable environment. The Herkimer is the only upscale, . . . more
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Sports Bar
Location(s): Bloomington, Eagan, Plymouth, Roseville
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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
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Authentic and Royal Thai
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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Step into King and I Thai and let your senses lead you on a tour of the restaurant. Your first breath brings the tantalizing aroma of lemongrass and ginger, Thai chilis and Kaffir lime. Your eyes scan the room, flitting from the hand-carved Buddah wall hanging to the giant wooden elephants, and resting on the heaping plates of steaming food being whisked from the kitchen to eager patrons. . . . more
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Steakhouse
Location(s): Edina - France Avenue
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It is our desire for you to consider Kozy's Steaks and Seafood as a restaurant you call home. Our menu offers fresh made soups, salads, daily specials, classic steakhouse fare, fresh seafood, as well as small plate items and a large selection of tempting appetizers. We provide a comfortable setting for you to enjoy a quick lunch, after work stress-release, pre-and post-function gathering or the perfect place to celebrate that special event or long over-due date. . . . more
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Casual Bar and Restaurant
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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The Loop is an upbeat casual bar and restaurant featuring American Cuisine with a little flare. The restaurant features Minneapolis’s longest bar and large custom booths that seat 4-15 people. This bar + restaurant is an ideal venue for a lunch or dinner function and was recently quoted as Minneapolis’s best party bar . . . more
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Sports Cafe
Location(s): Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Golden Valley, Inver Grove Heights, Albertville
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Majors Sports Café is a casual, upscale restaurant featuring a creative “from scratch” menu designed to please all palates. From appetizers to fresh fish flown in daily, our menu works for any occasion. A warm interior and a plethora of televisions and plasma screens make our relaxed setting complete. In addition, most locations have a large patio, fully outfitted game room and/or banquet facility. Please join us. Our team will do everything to ensure your visit is a hit! . . . more
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Casual Bar-B-Que
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown, Minnetonka
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For more 60 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
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Seafood - Casual Fine Dining
Location(s): Edina - France Avenue, Minneapolis - Downtown
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Renowned as The FRESH SEAFOOD AUTHORITY – daily printed menus offering more than 30 varieties of fresh seafood, featuring more than 100 freshly prepared items. The restaurant located off Nicollet Mall, caters to social and business outings with classic-traditional white tablecloth dining in an unpretentious, friendly atmosphere. Private dining space is available. Bill McCormick & Doug Schmick’s restaurants are known for lively bars built on tradition mixology, offering hand-mixed drinks using only . . . more
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Mediterranean - Casual Fine Dining
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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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
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Pizza
Location(s): St. Paul, Minneapolis - South, Minneapolis - Downtown, Minneapolis - Lyn/Lake
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At Pizza Lucé, we take great pride in the quality of our food. We believe that good food comes from fresh ingredients, original recipes & happy cooks. We are strongly dedicated to maintaining the diversity of vegetarian & vegan alternatives on our menu ...(along with the carnivorous items as well, of course!)Pizza Lucé is equally committed to the quality of our work environment. We consider the longevity of service by many of our staff members to be a testament to that fact. We also believe . . . more
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Italian Cucina
Location(s): Minneapolis - Uptown
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Visit Rinata Restaurant on Hennepin Avenue for a piece of Italy. From the fresh house made pasta to our signature wine list and cocktails, Rinata will be the destination for your next Italian experience. Even for a casual night out or a romantic evening we promise to make your visit unforgettable. . . . more
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Brew Pub
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown, MSP Airport
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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 meatloaf 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 . . . more
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Casual Neighborhood BBQ
Location(s): Minneapolis - Franklin & Lyndale
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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
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Spanish - Fine Dining
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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Rated one of the World’s Ten Best New Restaurants by Food & Wine magazine, Solera is considered by critics to be one of the 10 best Spanish restaurants in the country. Executive Chef Tim McKee – voted Twin Cities’ Best Chef five years in a row – consistently dazzles patrons with delectable tapas, Spanish-inspired entrees, a superb wine list and one of the country’s most extensive Sherry menus. Beautiful city views grace the event space for up to 1200 guests.Solera is a dining experience . . . more
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American Cuisine/Continental Influences
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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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
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Seafood - Casual
Location(s): Minneapolis - Uptown
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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
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Casual
Location(s): Woodbury, Wayzata
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Sunsets, a tradition of Lake Minnetonka since 1988, is located on beautiful and historic Wayzata Bay. Lake viewing includes the Lake Minnetonka yachting and sailing scene, beautiful blue waters and great people watching! Don't forget, you can warm up next to our fireplace on those chilly evenings . . . more
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Upscale Dining, Bar/Lounge
Location(s): St. Paul, St. Paul - Downtown, St. Paul - Grand Avenue, St. Paul - Selby Avenue
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W. A. Frost lies in the heart of the historic Cathedral Hill District. It has incomparable ambiance and rare old world character, showcasing antiques, wood-burning fireplaces, oil paintings and the European-style garden patio. The menus change seasonally and are inspired by seasonal ingredients from both local farmers and markets abroad. . . . more
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