6 Best Restaurants in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota

Street food from hot zones around the equator is how this restaurant describes its unique cuisine, served family-style. There's also a sushi bar and imaginative drink list, including the Chinopolitan, a cosmo garnished with dry ice. Don't forget your hearing aid, because this place is a scene all week long, especially during happy hour.

This off-the-beaten-path contemporary eatery is firmly nestled at the top of the list for best dining in the Twin Cities. Exposed ceilings still manage to feel cozy in this multilevel space. Order the three-course tasting menu that changes seasonally, or select from à la carte options.

This small, urban bistro, which serves upscale comfort food, is one of the restaurants in Minneapolis. The tres leches (three milks) cake is splendid, and the joint's open late.

Lucia's is a quaint neighborhood haunt praised for its locally grown and organic menu that changes weekly. There's also a stellar wine bar and bakery; takeout is available next door.

Tunes by Tony Bennett play over the speakers in this Chicago-theme restaurant whose walls are covered in brick and bright red paint. From your booth you have a clear view of the open pit broiler, where the juicy steaks are seared. There's live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday.

In this romantic Victorian house, each dining room has a fireplace, Oriental rugs, and marble-topped tables. Country French and Mediterranean flavors predominate the cuisine. The menu changes seasonally.