Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Minneapolis by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Minneapolis using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Umbra
- Rating: 3.9/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 708 South 3rd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Borough
- Rating: 3.9/5 (380 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 730 North Washington Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Lela
- Rating: 4.0/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5601 West 78th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Giulia
- Rating: 4.0/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 South 4th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Italian, Pizza
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#25. HAI HAI
- Rating: 4.0/5 (871 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2121 University Ave. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Vietnamese, Thai, Pan Asian
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#24. Murray's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (512 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 26 South 6th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Lounges, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Rinata
- Rating: 4.3/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2451 Hennepin Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Broders' Pasta Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (706 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5000 Penn Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Rincón 38
- Rating: 4.4/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3801 Grand Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Petite Leon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Cafe Lurcat
- Rating: 4.2/5 (572 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1624 Harmon Place Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#18. Maison Margaux
- Rating: 4.2/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 224 North 1st St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Bars, Venues & Event Spaces, Brasseries
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#17. 801 Chophouse Minneapolis
- Rating: 4.2/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 801 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Alma
- Rating: 4.3/5 (670 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 528 University Ave. Southeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, New American, Guest Houses
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Zelo
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1033 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 831 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, American
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#14. Fhima's Minneapolis
- Rating: 4.3/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 40 South 7th St. Ste 124 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: French, Cocktail Bars, Moroccan
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Owamni
- Rating: 4.4/5 (457 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 420 1st St. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#12. FIKA
- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 Park Ave. American Swedish Institute Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Modern European
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#11. Tenant Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4300 Bryant Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American
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#10. Spoon and Stable
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1311 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 211 North 1st St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Bars
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#9. 112 Eatery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1393 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 112 North 3rd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Whiskey Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Colita
- Rating: 4.4/5 (545 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5400 Penn Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Mexican
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#7. Stepchld
- Rating: 4.4/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 University Ave. Northeast Ste 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
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#6. Bar La Grassa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1677 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 Washington Ave. North Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Khâluna
- Rating: 4.4/5 (366 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4000 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Laotian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sanjusan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 33 North 1st Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Specialty Food
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#3. Martina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (807 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4312 South Upton Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Argentine, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Demi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 212 North 2nd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: French, Bars, New American
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#1. Kataki
- Rating: 4.6/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6401 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Ramen, Sushi Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
