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The Most Fun Restaurants in Minneapolis

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated November 18, 2019

As one of the Midwest's biggest cities - the Minnesota capital of Minneapolis has grown into a hot spot for commerce, culture, and cuisine. The most fun restaurants in Minneapolis provide an intriguing selection of classic Midwestern dishes, along with the cutting-edge tastes adapted from its diverse population. But where are the smartest, savviest diners in the city headed out to when looking for the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners throughout the city to put together this list of the best new restaurants in Minneapolis. From old-fashioned pubs perfect to watch a Twins, Vikings or Wild game to upscale downtown spaces, the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis have something for everyone to enjoy. Grab a table in Minneapolis at one of these great new spots tonight!

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5.0
5 (2119)
$50 and over
American
Saint Paul
About the restaurant
Head out to this charming and intimate spot in Highland Park for one of the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis. Joan's in the Park is the place for a quiet dinner with friends and family. Pick out a selection from Joan's lengthy wine list to go along with their New American cuisine. Choose the four-course and dessert menu or go a la carte. Start with the walnut tart with sea salt or raw beef tartare with egg yolk. The main courses include filet mignon with hen of the wood mushroom, roasted duck with sweet corn, and day boat scallops with shellfish fumet.
Top review
Holly
Dined 7 days ago
Such a wonderful experience. Food was incredible such different tastes that excited me on all levels. Staff was incredible and so nice. Ambiance was spot on. A bit on the louder side than i prefer because of the size of the place but tolerable. I'm definitely going again.
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4.8
4.8 (1443)
$31 to $50
Spanish
South Minneapolis
About the restaurant
This classically-styled Grand Avenue spot is one of the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis. It's the place to go in Minneapolis for some of the city's best tapas plates and an extensive craft beer selection. Head in for the restaurant's Happy Hour from Sunday to Thursday, with beer and select tapas specials. Try some of the Rincon favorite tapas, like calamari with parsley oil or the traditional Spanish langoustines with garlic-pimenton wine sauce. Pair dinner with one of the excellent Rincon beers, like the Pryes Miraculum IPA or Fulton "Sweet Child of Vine."
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Lynn
Dined 6 days ago
Thank you to Fernando for making our valentines dinner so memorable! The entire staff was wonderful, and the food was simply excellent. Highly recommend the crab cakes! Great, lively atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you so much.
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4.6
4.6 (5765)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / North Loop
About the restaurant
Hell's Kitchen provides some heavenly tastes in the heart of Minneapolis. This funky underground spot is one of the most fun restaurants in Minneapolis. There's a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and one of the best brunches in the city. Check out some of the Hell's Kitchen live music performances and some of the local-favorite cuisine. Don't miss the "Minnesota icon" state-fair cheese curds with a light beer batter or maple-glazed bison sausage with pure maple syrup. The restaurant's famed half-pound caramel-pecan roll is also iconic. For dinner, be sure to try the Minnesota-special and cheese-filled "Juicy Lucifer" burger.
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Heidi
Dined today
A great place for dinner and drinks with colleagues after work. Great atmosphere. Good food. Nice beer selection.
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