Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Minneapolis, according to Tripadvisor

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January 9, 2023
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Highest-rated restaurants for special occasions in Minneapolis, according to Tripadvisor

Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.

There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Minneapolis has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.

To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Minneapolis using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!

#30. George & The Dragon

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (317 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 813 W 50th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419-1203
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#29. Nicollet Island Inn Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (231 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1524
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#28. Prima Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (104 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5325 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419-1229
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#27. Young Joni

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (218 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, International
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 165 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1172
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#26. Hell's Kitchen

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (3,608 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 80 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3262
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#25. The Local Irish Pub

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (945 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Irish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402-3201
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#24. Wood + Paddle Eatery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (405 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 31 S 7th St Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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#23. The Dakota (Jazz Club & Restaurant)

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (384 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2403
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#22. Stella's Fish Cafe & Prestige Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (621 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1400 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408-2640
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#21. Cosmos

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (206 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 601 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1409
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#20. The Freehouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (245 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 701 Washington Ave N Ste 101 #101, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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#19. Surly Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (848 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-3312
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#18. Borough

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (223 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 730 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401-2815
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#17. Smack Shack

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (674 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 603 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1220
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#16. Jax Cafe

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (362 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1928 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418-4397
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#15. Italian Eatery

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (178 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 4724 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407-3634
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#14. Chimborazo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (345 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Latin, Ecuadorean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2851 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418-2951
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#13. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (764 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 50 S Sixth St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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#12. JD Hoyt's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (268 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 301 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1314
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#11. Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,620 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse, Brazilian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 645 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1818
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#10. Broders' Pasta Bar

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (398 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419-1035
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#9. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (378 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 920 2nd Avenue South Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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#8. Bar La Grassa

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (768 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 800 Washington Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1330
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#7. Murray's

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (534 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 26 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1571
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#6. Zelo

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,325 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 831 Nicollet Mall Medical Arts Building, street level, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2506
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#5. Manny's Steakhouse

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,941 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 825 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2886
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#4. Alma

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (461 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-1716
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#3. Cafe Lurcat

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (529 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1900
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#2. The Capital Grille

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (840 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 801 Hennepin Ave LaSalle Plaza, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1818
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#1. Spoon and Stable

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (687 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 211 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401-1480
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