The southern portion of Minneapolis encompasses neighborhoods south of Interstate 394 like East Harriet and Tangletown. Visitors can head south on Lyndale Avenue to find shops and parks in south Minneapolis. This area attracts nature lovers who want to hike, cycle and run around Lake Harriet and Lake Calhoun. You can plan meals at a variety of restaurants in south Minneapolis to re-energize between tourist attractions.
Cafe Ena serves lunch and dinner seven days a week. The lunch menu features entrees like mango French toast and huevos rancheros. Dinner patrons can select from main courses of grilled corvina and Argentine steak. The dessert list available all day presents sweet dishes like churros and lemon pie. Wine lovers can visit Cafe Ena for half-price specials every Sunday and Monday and monthly wine tastings. This south Minneapolis restaurant participates in the annual Restaurant Week each August with low prices on multi-course tasting menus.
Cafe Ena
4601 Grand Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-824-4441
cafeena.net
Cafe Maude features lunch specials Tuesday through Friday and dinner specials seven days a week. The lunch menu presents house specialties including classic roast beef sandwiches and confit tuna burgers. The restaurant also creates entrees like pork tenderloin and hummus flatbreads for dinner guests. Cafe Maude produces daily desserts such as panna cotta and lemon cheesecake. Patrons can sample multiple dishes with three-course tasting menus offered every Sunday and Monday. Music lovers enjoy live concerts in the main dining room on Friday and Saturday nights.
Cafe Maude
5411 Penn Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55419
612-822-5411
cafemaude.com
The Rail Station Bar & Grill is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The breakfast menu includes standard fare like Denver omelets and pork chop and egg scrambles. Lunch patrons can order Cajun burgers and chicken stir fry before touring south Minneapolis. Dinner specials include T-bone steaks and walleye pike served in ample portions. The kid’s menu at the Rail Station Bar & Grill offers dishes like apple sauce and chicken tenders. This restaurant hosts Bar Bingo every Wednesday and Saturday to accompany its dinner service.
The Rail Station Bar & Grill
3675 Minnehana Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-729-3663
railstationbarandgrill.com
Al Vento Cucina creates Italian entrees and desserts for dinner patrons seven days a week. Main courses range from the red potato pizza to the grilled pork tenderloin. Diners can conclude their meals at Al Vento Cucina with homemade gelato and olive oil cake from the dessert menu. The restaurant bar serves specialty cocktails such as the Italian mojito and the Mediterranean Collins. This south Minneapolis restaurant opens every Sunday for a brunch buffet. Couples can order discounted three-course tasting menus during Date Night specials every Tuesday.
Al Vento Italiana Cucina
5001 34th Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-724-3009
alventorestaurant.com
