Crowne Plaza 2700 Pilot Knob Road, Minneapolis, MN 55121, Eagan Area, 651-454-3434, 800 324-2664, This fine restaurant serves steaks, fresh seafood and pasta, with live Jazz music being offered every Friday and Saturday night, dining on the outdoor patio is also available when weather permits. Offers high-speed wireless internet access throughout hotel, Meeting room, restaurant and lounge. 

Gluek's Restaurant 16 North Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Downtown, 612-338-6621, Gluek's is a downtown tradition, with a menu that features hand-cut steaks, seafood, pasta, homemade desserts, and more. more... 

J.D. Hoyt's 301 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-338-1560, This roadhouse is located in the heart of the city, and serves spicy charcoal-grilled beef, pork chops, chicken, fish, ribs, and a host of other American classics. more... 

Jax Cafe 1928 University Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55418, 612-789-7297, This American chop-house serves wonderful steaks, prime ribs, fresh seafood, chicken, pasta and more, and also offers patio dining. more... 

Joe's Garage 1610 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Downtown Loring Park, 612-904-1163, Joe's Garage offers an eclectic menu of pasta, salads, appetizers, desserts and daily specials, as well as offering a full service bar and rooftop dining. more... 

Meadows 615 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-362-6615, This restaurant features award-winning cuisine, with specialties that include fresh wild game, seafood, beef, poultry, pasta, and much more; one may also enjoy the entertainment that is provided in the adjoining lounge, and a complimentary valet service is provided. 

Monte Carlo Bar and Cafe 219 Third Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-333-5900, Minneapolis' oldest bar and restaurant, Monte Carlo Bar and Cafe serves drinks, steaks, fish, hamburgers, salads and more; the restaurant is known as a visiting spot for many celebrities, and valet parking is provided. 

Murray's 24 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-0909, Murray's has been pleasing customers for over fifty years with its famous "Silver Butterknife Steak;" also featured are an award-winning wine list, terrific steaks, the restaurant’s famous garlic toast, and hickory smoked shrimp. An English-style tea is served on Friday afternoons, and one may enjoy violin and piano duets on Thursdays through Saturday evenings. more... 

Pracna On Main 117 Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-379-3200, Built in 1890, this is the oldest restaurant on the oldest street in town, and features a sidewalk cafe overlooking the Mississippi River; steaks, pasta, fish, specialty sandwiches, and much more are served. more... 

Restaurant Max 215 S. Fourth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55102, Downtown, adjacent to The Hotel Minneapolis, 612-340-0303, Voted Best New Restaurant by Minneapolis-St.Paul Magazine, restaurant Max is a perfect spot to dine before or after the game or theater. Fresh innovative cuisine served in a relaxed and flirty atmosphere. They offer an extensive wine menu and drink specials each day at happy hour. Lunch is quick and delicious during a busy day. Dinner offerings include mushroom crostini or sesame beef skewers, fresh salads, red curry ahi tuna, roasted duck breast, pomegranate-marinated lamb, truffle & artickoke risotto, rasberry Limoncello mousse, orange sherbert cake or macadamia nut pie. Open for lunch M-F 11am - 2pm. Dinner Sunday through Thursday 5pm - 10pm and Friday & Saturday til 11pm. Bar open til 2am on the weekend. more... 

Staccato 1125 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-375-9009, This is the restaurant that is the closest to the Minneapolis Convention Center, and features a full bar; menu items include steaks, seafood, ribs, pasta, and much more, which is served in an upscale, casual dining atmosphere. more... 

Tugg's River Saloon 219 Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-379-4404, This eatery features famous stuffed jalapeno and cream cheese Tuggburgers and home-smoked menu items; live music is offered during the summer on a large deck that overlooks the Mississippi River. 

Vic's 201 Main Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Located in St. Anthony Main, 612-312-2000, Besides offering spectacular views of the Minneapolis Riverfront District and the city skyline, Vic's a la carte menu features fresh fish, steak, chops, salads, and pasta dishes. An extensive wine list and a full bar are also available. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday evening beginning at 10:00 p.m. more... 

Big Bowl 3669 Galleria, Edina, MN 55435, 952-928-7888, Big Bowl serves delicious, fresh Thai and Chinese cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. Private dining is available. more... 

Peninsula Malaysian Cuisine 2608 Nicollet Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-871-8282, Peninsula was established by a group of Malaysians with great passion of bringing the most authentic Malaysian and Southeast Asian cuisine to the Twin Cities, Minnesota. They are honored to present some of the finest Chefs in Malaysian cuisine in the country to lead Peninsula for your dining experience.  more... 

Famous Dave's Barbeque and Blues 3001 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 952-593-5050, This Chicago style blues club serves barbecue that has won more than one hundred local, regional and national awards, as well as featuring live Blues music nightly at 9:00 PM. more... 

Market Bar-B-Que 1414 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-872-1111, This restaurant offers award-winning, genuine wood-burning pit barbecue beef and pork, while also serving steaks, chicken, chops, shrimp and salads; the walls are adorned with pictures of the establishment’s famous clientele. more... 

Rudolph's Bar-B-Que 1933 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Uptown, 612-871-8969, The Twin Cities' most honoured barbecue restaurant, Rudolph’s serves spareribs, baby back ribs, steaks, sandwiches and its famous coleslaw; with breakfast on Saturday and Sunday's starting at 11:00 ending at 2:00. Lunch menu are available as well. more... 

D'amico Cucina 100 North Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Butler Square, 612-338-2401, D'amico Cucina features fine Continental dining; the main dining room is open and airy, accented with marble and rustically romantic wooden beams; there are great views of the city from the tables, while many patrons prefer the privacy of the wine room, which features an extensive selection of rare vintage wines. more... 

Copeland's Famous New Orleans Restaurant and Bar 2 7th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-341-2445, Copeland's features steaks, seafood and authentic New Orleans cuisine, in a fun and exciting atmosphere. 

Cafe Havana 119 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-338-8484, Cafe Havana is a stylish restaurant, decorated with 1930s club-style décor, which serves authentic Cuban fare. Single malts, ports, and an extensive cigar selection are available from the bar. 

Nic's on Nicollet 1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-332-6000, Overlooking Nicollet Mall, Nic's on Nicollet is multi-level, non-smoking restaurant in the Millennium Hotel Minneapolis. Executive Chef Don Fleming's eclectic multi-course menu features regional favorites with a contemporary influence. Nic's international wine selection complements your meal.  more... 

Zahtar by Fhima 615 S. Second Ave., Minneapolis, MN, Downtown inside The Grand Hotel, 612-752-9595, It's difficult to place this restaurant into just one category. They emphasize fresh, organic ingredients with a French-Mediterranean flair, and they also have great sushi! Whatever you call it, it will be delicious. Kobe beef burgers on homemade challah buns, roasted chicken Tajine, cod served with a cucumber mint salsa, whole wheat pizzas, Caesar salad, caramel rum cake with an almond twist. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner inside The Grand Hotel. more... 

Chez Colette 5601 West 78th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55439, 952-835-1900, This welcoming restaurant offers hearty, flavourful dishes of French Provencal cooking, in an exciting atmosphere that typified brasseries at the turn-of-the-century. more... 

Fugaise 308 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Located in the Old St. Anthony Neighborhood, 612-436-0777, Enjoy appetizing and affordable French cuisine in a warm inviting atmosphere at Fugaise. Menu options include striped sea bass, beef striploin, and butternut squash soup. more... 

MPLS Cafe' 1110 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-672-9100, This fine restaurant serves an eclectic blend of French Mediterranean cuisine, including paella and wood oven pizza; other dishes include fish and fresh seafood, and live entertainment is featured seven nights a week. more... 

Sanctuary 903 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415, 612-339-5058, Located on Washington between the Guthrie Theater & the Dome, Sanctuary's Chef offers creative New American food with Mediterranean and Asian influences, in a romantic old-world setting. Outdoor seating in season is available. more... 

Black Forest Inn 1 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-872-0812, The award-winning Black Forest Inn offers authentic, handmade German and European meals. more...

It's Greek To Me 626 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-825-9922, This restaurant features a full menu of authentic Greek cuisine that ranges from Spanakopita to fine lamb dishes; in addition, full bar services and outdoor dining is also available. 

Atlas Grill & Clubroom 200 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Located in Minneapolis' Financial District, 612-332-4200, An elegant downtown Minneapolis dining establishment at US Bank Plaza, Atlas Grill & Clubroom features global cuisine and an extensive wine list. Menu selections include beef tenderloin, grilled lamb chops, tuna steak, pomegranate-walnut chicken, sautéed shrimp, seared sea scallops, and tiramisu.  more... 

Amore Victoria Ristorante & Wine Bar 1601 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-823-0250, A unique gem of Uptown Minneapolis, Amore Victoria is a boutique-style eatry that prepares made-from-scratch, contemporary gourmet Italian food. Amore Victoria has a full bar and an international wine list with over 100 selections. Menu selections include chicken tetrazzini, gourmet pizza, eggplant florentine, lasagna primavera, mandarin orange salad, chicken penne shitake, sea bass picatta, pollo portabella, and gorgonzola stuffed veal. more... 

Buca di Beppo 1204 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-288-0138, Buca di Beppo is an authentic Italian restaurant that offers flavorful Italian dining served family-style. more... 

Campiello Uptown 1320 West Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-825-2222, Enjoy a fine Italian country meal while surrounded by an open kitchen, Byzantine mosaics, Alessi tableware, and contemporary Venetian chandeliers at Campiello Uptown.  more... 

D'Amico and Sons 7804 Olson Memorial Highway, Minneapolis, MN 55427, 763-546-1166, This Italian cafe, market and bakery offers such specialties as wood-fired pizza, gourmet sandwiches, creative salads and pastas, breads and desserts, and much more. more... 

La Toscana 3220 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55416, 612-926-6668, This fine restaurant offers a Northern Italian menu that features homemade pastas and a large selection of wines; also offered are a full bar and private rooms for eight to twenty-four people. 

Fuji-Ya Restaurant 600 Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-871-4055, The Twin Cities' oldest Japanese restaurant, Fuji-Ya serves sushi, tempura, sukiyaki and teriyaki, and reservations are recommended. more... 

Ichiban Japanese Steak House 1333 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-339-0540, This restaurant features Teppanyaki cooking in a Japanese garden atmosphere, and boasts the largest sushi bar in town; all meals are prepared tableside by the chef. 

Kikugawa at Riverplace 43 Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414, 612-378-3006, This full service restaurant serves authentic traditional Japanese cuisine, with a full bar, a sushi bar, and karaoke also being featured. more... 

Origami Restaurant 30 First Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-333-8430, The Origami Restaurant is a highly energized sushi bar that features a zen garden in the second floor lounge, and serves delectable Japanese cuisine. 

La Fougasse 5602 West 78th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55439, 952-835-1900, Savor the essence of the Mediterranean at the award-winning La Fougasse.  more... 

Palomino Euro-Bistro 825 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-339-3800, Located downtown, this European Bistro serves wood-fired, Roma-style pizza, spit-roasted garlic chicken, and Mediterranean pasta in a stylish atmosphere. 

Saffron Restaurant & Lounge 123 North Third Street, Suite 101, Minneapolis, MN 55401, 612-746-5533, This contemporary restaurant is located in the Warehouse District and boasts a savory menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine and fine wines. more... 

Bar Abilene 1300 Lagoon Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-825-2525, Located next to the Lagoon Cinemas, Bar Abilene offers a full dinner and hors d'oeuvres menu of "Cowboy Fusion" cuisine and a full bar with over 25 varieties of margaritas and more than 100 tequilas. more... 

Lyon's Pub 16 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-333-6612, This English style pub offers prime rib sandwiches, hamburgers with a choice of twelve toppings, salads, fish, and much more, while also featuring nightly dancing. 

William's Uptown Pub and Peanut Bar 2911 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-823-6271, William’ serves classic American pub food, and features the Midwest's largest beer selection, with over three hundred bottled beers and seventy different draft beers being available. 

Cafe Brenda 300 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Corner of 1st Avenue North and 3rd Street North, 612-342-9230, Cafe Brenda is a gourmet vegetarian and fresh seafood restaurant in the historic warehouse district of downtown Minneapolis. Open for lunch and dinner, Cafe Brenda's menus include such selections as shrimp quesadilla, fresh walleye, Southwestern mock duck tacos, edamamé, soba noodle salad, wild mushroom pistachio paté, and smoked salmon. more... 

McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Restaurant 800 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-338-3300, Specializing in fresh seafood, this restaurant’s menu is printed daily to reflect availability and product price; the elegant, handsome interior features Tiffany-style lamps, framed historical photographs of Minneapolis, and several "snugs" (private booths with velvet draperies) in the formal dining room. more... 

Oceanaire Seafood Room 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-305-1923, This fine restaurant is the Twin Cities' benchmark for fresh seafood, and features classic and contemporary seafood specialties, including live Maine lobster and a fresh oyster bar; also offered is an extensive white wine and classic cocktail list. 

Capital Grille of Minneapolis 801 Hennepin Avenue in LaSalle Plaza, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Located in the Hennepin Theater District, 612-692-9000, Just blocks away from the Target Center, the Capital Grille of Minneapolis is a New York-style steakhouse that specializes in dry-aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood, with over 300 wine selections available.  more... 

Manny's Steakhouse 821 S. Marquette Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-339-9900, Named best steakhouse in the Twin Cities, and one of the top ten steakhouses in America, Manny's offers the finest in dry-aged beef, chops, and lobster, in an atmosphere that creates the ambience of a New York City steakhouse. Specialties include a seafood tower with shrimp, lobster and crab legs, 48 oz. double-cut Portehouse steak, and a 14oz. Filet Mignon. more... 

Morton's of Chicago 555 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-673-9700, This steakhouse specializes in USDA steaks, and also serves prime rib, live Maine lobster, one pound baked potatoes, and much more. more... 

Ruth's Chris Steak House 920 Second Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612-672-9000, This restaurant features a varied menu and serves traditional New Orleans style cuisine, corn-fed U.S. prime beef, fresh seafood, live Maine lobster, and much more, although the steaks are a favourite. more... 

Chiang Mai Thai 3001 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-827-1606, This upscale restaurant serves authentic regional Thai cuisine, while also offering a full selection of wines and spirits. more...