Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Minneapolis area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Minneapolis area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Minneapolis area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#29. Fhima's Minneapolis
- Rating: 4.3/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 40 South 7th St. Ste 124 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: French, Cocktail Bars, Moroccan
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Ciao Bella
- Rating: 4.3/5 (701 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 Minnesota Drive Bloomington, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. FIKA
- Rating: 4.3/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 Park Ave. American Swedish Institute Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Modern European
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tenant Restaurant
- Rating: 4.4/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4300 Bryant Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Joan's In the Park
- Rating: 4.4/5 (236 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 631 Snelling Ave. South Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Owamni
- Rating: 4.4/5 (535 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 420 1st St. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Broders' Pasta Bar
- Rating: 4.4/5 (766 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5000 Penn Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Spoon and Stable
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1392 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 211 North 1st St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Hazelwood Food and Drinks
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1086 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8150 26th Ave. South Bloomington, Minnesota
- Categories: American, Pizza, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. 112 Eatery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1430 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 112 North 3rd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Whiskey Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Rincón 38
- Rating: 4.4/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3801 Grand Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Red Cow North Loop
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1492 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 208 North 1st Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Burgers, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Travail Kitchen and Amusements
- Rating: 4.4/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 4134 Hubbard Ave. North Robbinsdale, Minnesota
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Bar La Grassa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1737 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 Washington Ave. North Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Italian, Desserts, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Colita
- Rating: 4.4/5 (588 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5400 Penn Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Kenwood
- Rating: 4.4/5 (399 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2115 West 21st St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Young Joni
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 13th Ave. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Grill Hall Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9695 63rd Ave. North Maple Grove, Minnesota
- Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Lake & Irving
- Rating: 4.4/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1513 West Lake St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Stepchld
- Rating: 4.4/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 University Ave. Northeast Ste 100 Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Petite Leon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3800 Nicollet Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Khâluna
- Rating: 4.5/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4000 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Laotian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Sanjusan
- Rating: 4.5/5 (307 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 33 North 1st Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Pizza, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Baldamar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (544 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1642 County Road B2 West Roseville, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Martina
- Rating: 4.5/5 (851 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4312 South Upton Ave. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Argentine, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. George & The Dragon
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 813 West 50th St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: New American, Pubs, British
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Demi
- Rating: 4.7/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 212 North 2nd St. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: French, Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Diane's Place
- Rating: 4.7/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 117 14th Ave. Northeast Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Categories: Cafes, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cahill Bistro
- Rating: 4.9/5 (330 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7078 Amundson Ave. Edina, Minnesota
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
