Minneapolis and St. Paul are known as the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Minneapolis is a sophisticated city with a diverse selection of fine dining restaurants. When you are going our for a special lunch or dinner, following are some of the top restaurant choices in Minneapolis.
20.21 Restaurant by Wolfgang Puck. 20.21 was designed for its home at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The name is in honor of the Walker’s collection of 20th and 21 century art. Wolfgang Puck’s features a signature open kitchen, bronze bar and inspiration from contemporary art which is woven throughout the contemporary restaurant. Cuisine is contemporary. The menu is Asian influences and features locally produce ingredients, which are in season. Examples of main dishes on the dinner menu include Green Thai Seafood Curry, “Hong King Style” Alaskan Halibut, Toasted Cantonese Duck and Shanghai Maine Lobster. Finish the meal with a dessert, such as Chocolate Banana Marquise or Duet of Creme Brulee. The bar serves specialty drinks and cocktails. AAA Four Diamond. Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, MN. 1-612-253-3410.
Cosmos. This Zagat Rated restaurant is located in the heart of Minneapolis. Cosmos is located in the heart of the Theatre District. The skyway connects the restaurant to all of downtown. Cosmos serves breakfast, lunch, blunch and dinner. Examples of entrees on the dinner menu include 5 Spice Wild Acres Duck Breast, Iowa Lamb Chop, Grilled Maine Lobster, Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin and Confit of Halibut. Delicious desserts include Cosmos Chocolate Globe, Chocolate Fig Tart and Sage Flan. AAA Four Diamond. Cosmos is located in the Graves 601 Hotel, 1-612-312-1168.
B.A.N.K. This unique restaurant is located in a building that was once the Farmers and Mechanics Banks. The Art Moderne style building created the setting for an impressive dining establishment. American cuisine is served at B.A.N.K. Examples from the dinner menu include seared walleye, Atlantic salmon and 14 oz. bone in New York Strip Steak. Select a Signature cocktail or “make your own” from a list of ingredients. 86 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN. 1-612-656-3255.
Basil’s. Basil’s calls itself “a casual dining experience with contemporary flare.” Dinner menu features entrees such as Asian Chopped Salad, Rib Eye Steak, Fennel Dusted Sea Scallops and Toasted Sesame Tempura Prawns. 3rd Floor of the Marquette Hotel.
Firelake Grillhouse. The flame kissed menu offers breakfast, lunch, diner and brunch. cuisine is made from regional products and artisan producers. Dinner entrees include Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Ribeye, Spit Roasted Prime Rib au jus and Hazelnut Crusted Star Prairie Crimson Trout. 1-612-216-FIRE.
JAX. JAX is celebrating 75 years of fine dining. JAX serves fish, seafood, steaks and chef’s specialties. 1-612-789-7297.
Martini Blu Sushi & Grill. Grand Hotel, MInneapolis.
McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant. 800 NIcollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 1-612-338-3300.
Murray’s Restaurant. Murray’s is a fine dining restaurant that has been owned and operated by the same family for 60 years. Specialties of the house include NY Strip Sirloin with hot brady peppercorn mustard crust, tenderloin medallions and jumbo shrimp marinated in citrus. 1-612-339-0909.
Nicollet Island Inn. 1-612-331-1800
Oak Grill. 1-612-375-2938.
Palomino Restaurant. 1-612-339-3800.
Oceanaire Seafood. 1-612-333-2277.
Information is subject to change. Contact the restaurants for additional information and to make reservations.
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