Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Lyn-Lake

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanFusion / Eclectic

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Twin Cities / MinneapolisTwin Cities / Northern SuburbsTwin Cities / Southern SuburbsTwin Cities / St. PaulTwin Cities / Western Suburbs

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BloomingtonBurnsvilleCalhoun IslesDowntown / North LoopEaganEden Prairie

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

28 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis restaurant

1. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5269)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 8 times today

Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.

2. Milwaukee Road

4.0

Excellent(227)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 10 times today

Milwaukee Road at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a favorite among guests as well as Twin Cities residents, featuring distinct menus with specialized and local flare. You can always count on Milwaukee Road for a hearty breakfast buffet to start the day, followed by unique regional lunch and dinner entrées.Our chef combines the best of regional culinary specialties with memorable dishes and tempting desserts – any of which pairs beautifully with a selection from our wine list or one of our many regional craft ales. Enjoy your meal in the gorgeous restaurant dining room or our outdoor seasonal patio; you'll find either setting to be warm, welcoming and distinctly Minnesota.

3. UNION Rooftop

4.4

Awesome(3314)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 32 times today

A word from UNION RooftopExperience the Union of talent, creativity, art, food, and design.Kaskaid Hospitality has been credited with bringing dining in the Twin Cities to new heights, and UNION Rooftop is the crown jewel in its latest unveiling of unique hospitality concepts. Painstaking attention was paid to every detail, from restoring the building’s original architectural treasures to installing the one-of-a-kind retractable rooftop. UNION has engaged a talented culinary team that holds themselves to the highest standards, ensuring every dish is special, surprising, and cohesive. We have created a menu that can be experienced in just the right proportions, from an elegant snack before the theater, to a celebratory private dining tasting menu featuring ingredients that change daily.Valet Parking Available Nightly

A photo of CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza restaurant

4. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.5

Awesome(4307)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 34 times today

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

5. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1332)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 11 times today

The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center, The Orpheum, Pantages, and State Theaters.

A photo of Mill Valley Kitchen restaurant

6. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3086)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Calhoun Isles

Booked 19 times today

Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.

7. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1751)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 23 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

A photo of The Howe Daily Kitchen restaurant

8. The Howe Daily Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Longfellow

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to The Howe, the neighborhood gem of Longfellow. Featuring over 40 craft and domestic taps, craft cocktails, broasted chicken, and creative vegan and gluten free options for all dining preferences. Enjoy a cozy meal in one of our booths, catch a game in the bar with multiple big screen TV's, or bring your four-legged friend to dine on our brand new fully enclosed and heated year-round dog friendly patio.

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9. Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis Park

4.4

Awesome(796)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • St. Louis Park

Booked 9 times today

Rojo Mexican Grill serves new culinary creations and many traditional dishes, such as quesadillas, tacos and enchiladas, but with bold new flavors or in unique presentations. Ingredients, such as the tortillas, guacamole, and salsas, are made fresh from scratch each day. And Rojo uses special proprietary blends of Mexican spices to create the unique recipes.The stylish restaurant seats more than 280 guests and was designed to evoke traditional Mexican décor, but with a modern influence. Warm woods and soft red upholstery are offset by accents of leather, stone and steel. The dining room offers traditional table service and a generous view of the kitchen where diners can watch food prepared throughout the process. Three centrally located tables are dedicated to preparing hand-rolled tortillas, fresh guacamole and salsa in full view each day.

A photo of Patrick's Bakery Cafe restaurant

10. Patrick's Bakery Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(810)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French • Richfield

Booked 7 times today

Patrick's Bakery and Cafe features the best of French and American cuisine. Located in Southdale Square, the restaurant offers guests a warm and inviting atmosphere with a selection of the finest pastries available in the Twin Cities. The menu offers such classics as Coq au vin, Beef Bourguignon, Steak Frites and Escargot. But, classics alone do not make up Patrick's menu. Grilled Salmon, Sea Bass and other coastal selections are available to tantalize your taste buds. Prefer something a little lighter? Try one of our many creative salads. Patrick's famous Patou burger is a fabulous choice, just one taste of the Patou burger and you are instantly taken away to Paris. Patrick's also offers a wonderful selection of french wines. Dinner at Patrick's is an experience that always leaves you wanting more, this want is enhanced by affordable prices.

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Jason
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We did the Valentines Day Northern Starlight Express. So much fun. Loved every minute of it.
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Milwaukee RoadPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4
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Dave
Minneapolis - St. Paul •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a great experience on Valentine’s Day. From the moment we walked in until we left we were treated with great service. Our server Melia was very knowledgeable and helpful in the choices we made. She provided very personable service. Our food was very delicious. We both had the lamb shank. They provided us with a very nice knife for cutting our meat. This was not needed because the meat literally fell off the bone as soon as you touched it.
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Katria
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great server. He did a fantastic job handling our large group.
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The News RoomPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.3
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Mike
Minneapolis - St. Paul •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is a great restaurant with a good variety to choose from. However, they do not have a Thai Chicken Salad.
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CRAVE - LaSalle PlazaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.5
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Carrie
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
The service was GREAT! The food was GREAT! It was really cold up there though so I would recommend some space heaters or something on the really cold winter nights. Overall, it was a really good experience!
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UNION RooftopPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.4

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