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Minneapolis Eater 18
Piccolo is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

1. Piccolo

4300 Bryant Ave S (at W 43rd St), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · East Harriet · 35 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Doug Flicker changes the Piccolo menu seasonally. The small plates are always adventurous and creative, and you can order as many as you want, to suit your appetite (and budget). [Eater 18 Member]

The Butcher's Tale is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

2. The Butcher's Tale

9.1
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Butcher & the Boar's got everything: a wide variety of housemade sausages and cured meats, a great selection of local beers, and a patio (heated and enclosed during the winter). [Eater 18 Member]

HauteDish is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

3. HauteDish

119 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Warehouse District · 110 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Landon Schoenefeld's North Loop restaurant is known for its creative takes on Minnesota hot dish fare—from tater tot "hautedish" to meatloaf in a can. [Eater 18 Member]

The Bachelor Farmer is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

4. The Bachelor Farmer

50 2nd Ave N (1st Street), Minneapolis, MN
Scandinavian Restaurant · Warehouse District · 95 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Bringing Minnesota dining back to its Nordic roots, Chef Paul Berglund offers a menu focusing on seasonal fare. Make sure to order at least one item from the "toasts" section. [Eater 18 Member]

The Strip Club is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

5. The Strip Club

378 Maria Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Steakhouse · Dayton's Bluff · 86 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Here you can find a perfectly cooked New York Strip and a small plates menu, with dishes like the Prairie Portage Poutine (french fries with sausage, gravy, wild rice, and brie). [Eater 18 Member]

Ngon Vietnamese Bistro is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

6. Ngon Vietnamese Bistro

799 University Ave W (Avon St), Saint Paul, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Thomas - Dale · 42 tips and reviews

EaterEater: From the crispy rabbit dumpling with tomato confit to the pho-spiced pork belly with cilantro sauce, the menu at this University Ave. restaurant is unlike any other spot in the city. [Eater 18 Member]

World Street Kitchen is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

7. World Street Kitchen

8.9
2743 Lyndale Ave S (btwn 27th & 28th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Asian Restaurant · Whittier · 83 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It's got all the truck favorites, from yum yum rice bowl to the epic MFC biscuit sandwich (Moroccan fried chicken on a biscuit) in a lively atmosphere that's open late for a snack. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

The Sample Room is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

8. The Sample Room

8.8
2124 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Bottineau · 55 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Order the charcuterie platter & a $5 beer flight specially designed to pair with the house-made meats, & don't neglect the vegetable section of the menu, which elevates dino kale.[Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Matt's Bar is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

9. Matt's Bar

8.6
3500 Cedar Ave S (at E 35th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · Corcoran · 234 tips and reviews

EaterEater: There aren't many options at this old-school Powderhorn burger joint: just good old cheese-filled burgers, fried onions optional. Beware: the cheese can burn. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Nye's Polonaise is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

10. Nye's Polonaise

112 E Hennepin Ave (2nd St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Eastern European Restaurant · University · 68 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Classic Polish food and the melt-in-your mouth short ribs. Corky and Phil will take care of you at the bar, or sit in one of the booths for your plate of pierogi and pickled herring. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Patisserie 46 is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

11. Patisserie 46

9.0
4552 Grand Ave S (at W 46th St), Minneapolis, MN
Pastry Shop · Kingfield · 73 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Patisserie 46has expertly-crafted pastries, breads, and desserts. Look out for some ever-changing savory options in the form of tartines, panini, sandwiches, and weekend pizzas. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Monte Carlo Restaurant is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

12. Monte Carlo Restaurant

8.6
219 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Warehouse District · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The North Loop may be so hot right now, but the Monte Carlo has been holding it down since 1906. Sit at the bar with a martini and the famous wings, or get the traditional steak.[Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Tanpopo Noodle Shop is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

13. Tanpopo Noodle Shop

308 Prince St, Saint Paul, MN
Noodle Restaurant · Lowertown · 28 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This noodle shop offers two kinds of noodles: soba (buckwheat) and udon (wheat flour). For ramen fanatics, they run a weekly Monday night ramen special, or there's cold pork ramen. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Marla's Caribbean Cuisine is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

14. Marla's Caribbean Cuisine

3761 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Caribbean Restaurant · Powderhorn Park · 28 tips and reviews

EaterEater: From ghost pepper wings to the famous jerk chicken, the extensive menu has plenty of options to build up your heat tolerance. Plus: fried plantains, sweet potato pie, & oxtail stew. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Sea Salt Eatery is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

15. Sea Salt Eatery

8.9
4825 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Hiawatha · 123 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The never-changing basic menu includes favorites like the fish tacos, shrimp po'boys, and the famous oil pan (18 shrimp, 12 oysters, and pickled herring on ice). [Eater 38 Member]

Broders' T3RZO Vino Bar is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

16. Broders' T3RZO Vino Bar

8.1
2221 W 50th St (Penn Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Lynnhurst · 3 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Wine-friendly plates like pecorino flan & guinea leg confit. Their daytime porchetteria take-out window serves the same luscious roast pork sandwiches that are available at dinner. [Eater 18 Member] Read more.

The Rabbit Hole is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

17. The Rabbit Hole

920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
Korean Restaurant · Phillips · 27 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The small plates section features creative twists on Korean classics, like kimchi fried rice with bacon & charred green beans with black bean sauce, & Korean twists on Minnesota classics. Read more.

Travail Kitchen & Amusements is one of Minneapolis Eater 18.

18. Travail Kitchen & Amusements

8.9
4124 West Broadway (41st Ave N), Robbinsdale, MN
Gastropub · 27 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Rookery is a separate Travail-created entity that shares the same space. Go to both for exuberant food presented by equally exuberant chefs, who are known for creating a lively dining experience. Read more.