Highest-rated restaurants in Minneapolis by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Minneapolis by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Minneapolis, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#12. Moroccan Flavors
- Rating: 5.0/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 920 East Lake South Ste 126 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Moroccan, Salad, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Lake and Bryant Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (89 reviews)
- Address: 821 West Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Get Down Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 1500 North 44th Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Francis Burger Joint
- Rating: 5.0/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2422 Central Ave. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Burgers, Bars, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Clay Oven
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1027 South Washington Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Indian, Seafood, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Key West Bistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2803 East 38th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Galapagos Bar & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3508 East Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Khue's Kitchen @ Bar Brava
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1914 North Washington Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chicken Wings, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Test Kitchen
- Rating: 5.0/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 825 Washington Ave. Southeast Ste 101 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Donuts, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 1129 Washington Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Oro by Nixta
- Rating: 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 1222 Northeast 2nd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cosmic Coffee
- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 3301 Northeast Central Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
