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Restaurants Offering Live Music

508 Bar and Restaurant - menu, address, hours

Casual
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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

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

Cooper Irish Pub - menu, address, hours

Irish Pub
Location(s): St. Louis Park
Cooper introduces old-world European elegance to a warm, friendly atmosphere, offering both traditional pub fare and wee plates to share. You’ll be enveloped in Irish hospitality from the moment you walk in the door – a member of Cara Irish Pubs, the mission “to give every guest an experience so they cannot wait to come back” is clear in every detail. With darts, billiards, free wi-fi and plenty of people-watching, Cooper provides the perfect setting for everything from a quick business lunch to . . . more

CRAVE - menu, address, hours

Fresh. Vibrant. American
Location(s): Edina - France Avenue, St. Louis Park, 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

Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant - menu, address, hours

Live Music and Contemporary Fine Dining
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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

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

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

Hoban Korean Restaurant - menu, address, hours

Casual Korean Restaurant
Location(s): Eagan
Ahn nyoung ha sae yo! Welcome to one of Minnesota's newest-old Korean Restaurants! Hoban has been offering the largest variety of traditional Korean cuisine for over 15 years. Now with an extended menu and a revitalizing face lift, The Hoban family is back to satisfy our hunger for savory prime beef Bulgogi and Kimchi. After stuffing yourself with all the Korean food you can handle check out a private room for some Karaoke fun! . . . more

Honey - menu, address, hours

New American
Location(s): Minneapolis - Northeast
Honey…the sweet spot! Honey is a hidden treasure in Northeast Minneapolis. As you descend into the warm, candle-lit entry, you will know you have discovered something special. The bar glows, the food shines, the music sings, and the drinks glisten. Intimate tables and sensual food make Honey a perfect date spot, while the lounge is great place for groups of friends to rendezvous. . . . 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

Kieran's Irish Pub - menu, address, hours

Irish Pub
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
Recently relocated to its new home at 6th Street and 1st Avenue, Minneapolis’s original Irish pub is still the home of local Irish music, international sport, and the Perfect Pint. Three stages in each of the pub’s main rooms showcase both local and visiting bands, host poetry slams and spoken-word events, and provide settings for toasts during special events. The pub features both the Titanic Lounge and Poet’s Corner, fully-equipped private party rooms available for rent for any occasion, from . . . more

Liffey, The - menu, address, hours

THE Premier Irish Pub in St. Paul
Location(s): St. Paul - Downtown
Irish pubs worldwide are traditionally places of warmth and character, where the beer flows and the food is wholesome and tasty. A place where you are greeted by a friendly welcome - and best of all - you feel at home in your surroundings.The menu we serve has an American taste with an Irish flavor - delicious foods, an extensive variety of spirits, and St. Paul's Best Pint! . . . more

Loop Bar and Restaurant - menu, address, hours

Casual Bar and Restaurant
Location(s): Minneapolis - Downtown
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

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

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


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