The city of Minneapolis may be known as the "City of Lakes," but restaurants are another thing the city has plenty of and is a gastronomic dream come true. From Brazilian to Tuscan and every specialty in between, the downtown Minneapolis area will deliver a sweet or savory satisfaction every time. Downtown Minneapolis has vast culinary collection of restaurants to please any palette on any budget.
Barrio features a collection of more than 100 tequilas in a colorfully decorated space on Nicollet Mall. Though Barrio has become known as a tequila bar, it also has a wide selection of Latin American, Mexican and Southwestern flavors to accompany any cocktail.
Barrio
925 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-333-9953
barriotequila.com
Located on Nicollet Mall in the heart of downtown is the long standing Brit's Pub. Guests of Brit's can enjoy some traditional English fish and chips and wash it down with a pint while watching a game on the big screen. During the summer months Brit's Pub becomes the ultimate hot spot with lawn bowling on the outdoor veranda and movies on the rooftop garden.
Brit's Pub
100 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-332-3980
britspub.com
Stepping into the Forum is like stepping back in time. The Art Deco interior dates back to the 1920s when the restaurant was known as The Forum Cafeteria. The newly opened restaurant features elegant American comfort food, signature cocktails and historic décor. The Forum hosts daily happy hour with drink and food specials.
Forum
40 S. 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-354-2017
forumrestaurantmn.com
Descend into the depths of Hell's Kitchen and try a ghoulishly good meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The dungeon décor and damn good menu makes Hell's Kitchen one of the most unique places to eat in Minneapolis. Stop in for breakfast on a Sunday and you'll be served by staff in their pajamas.
Hell's Kitchen
80 9th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-332-4700
hellskitcheninc.com
Manny's recently moved to its new location in the historic Foshay Tower, but the restaurant has quite a history of its own being one of the most renowned steakhouses in the state. Local and national celebrities flock to Manny's and pose with the infamous portrait of a bull hanging in the lobby. Though the high-quality steaks come with a price tag to match, the restaurant leaves pretentiousness at the door and invites guests to dine atop a red and white checked table cloth. An extensive wine list accompanies a mouthwatering menu of meats and sides.
Manny's Steakhouse
825 Marquette Ave.
The Foshay Tower
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-339-9900
mannyssteakhouse.com
Located in the Hyatt and decorated to look like a 1930s ocean liner, the Oceanaire Seafood room serves up the freshest seafood in the city. The menu changes daily according to what fresh fish Chef Rick Kimmes can get his hands on that day. The Oceanaire has an extensive wine list and bar menu featuring small plates.
Oceanaire Seafood Room
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-333-2277
theoceanaire.com
The contemporary Indian restaurant OM, is located in the heart of the Warehouse District in Minneapolis. The lavishly decorated restaurant has an equally lavish menu featuring traditional Indian cuisine with a modern twist. OM opens daily at 4:30 p.m. for dinner and has a late night happy hour.
OM
401 1st Ave. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-338-1510
omminneapolis.com
Saffron Restaurant and Lounge opened in early 2007 and has been cooking up critically acclaimed Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine ever since. The rich colors and aromatic spices fill the air inviting guests to sip on a signature cocktail and savor the exotic flavors. Saffron is open Monday through Saturday at 5 p.m. for dinner and has two happy daily happy hours.
Saffron
123 N. Third Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-746-5533
safronmpls.com
Minneapolis' artfully decorated Solera is one of the best tapas restaurants in the city. Solera serves up more than 40 Spanish inspired small plates. During the summer months Solera entertains its guest on the rooftop patio with movie features and daily late night happy hour.
Solera
900 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-338-0062
solera-restaurant.com
