Wondering where to eat in downtown Minneapolis on a Monday? Whether you're having a business lunch or dinner with friends, there are plenty of culinary gems that keep their doors open to kickstart your week. Check out these restaurants in the downtown business district and the trendy North Loop and charming Loring Park neighborhoods nearby.
These restaurants are great choices for before and after an event at the Minneapolis Convention Center, a show at one of Minneapolis' theaters, or a sports event at U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Center and Target Field.
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Loring Park
Downtown Minneapolis
Hen House Eatery
Known for all-day breakfast, Hen House Eatery is the perfect place to start your day. No matter what you’re craving, Hen House will have it. They have a great lunch menu filled with classics, like a thick club sandwich, too. (Open 7am - 3pm)
The Local
Dine in this Victorian-style pub complete with ornate woodwork and artistry for which late 19th century Dublin is known. The Local is a good downtown spot for large groups. (Open 11am - 11pm)
Crooked Pint Ale House
Crooked Pint is a modern urban pub with the feel of a local neighborhood restaurant. You must try a Jucy Lucy here — a burger patty filled with molten cheese. (Open 11am - 11pm)
Barrio
Known for tequila and tacos, Barrio is a lively restaurant on Nicollet great for everything from groups to date night. Try to take advantage of their happy hour because margaritas are $7. (Open 11am - midnight)
Zelo
You’ll find some of the best Italian food downtown at Zelo. While you savor your pasta and red wine, people watch at the long, moody bar. (Open 4pm - 9pm)
Giulia
For flavors from Northern Italy, dine at Giulia, inside of Hotel Emery. While you dine, you’ll get a view of a gorgeous bar lined with Italian wines and craft spirits and the open kitchen where small plates, fresh pasta and wood-fired pizzas are prepared. (Open 11am - 11pm)
Fogo De Chao
Open for brunch and dinner service, Fogo De Chao is Minneapolis’s premiere Brazilian steakhouse. It’s steps away from the Orpheum and State Theatres and has multiple private dining rooms for large parties. (Open 11:30am - 9:30pm)
Tom’s Watch Bar
Looking for somewhere to watch the game? Head to Tom’s Watch Bar for a 360-degree viewing experience along with creative appetizers and drinks. (Open 4pm - 11pm)
Breva Bar & Grill
Located in Hotel Ivy, Breva serves New American cuisine and craft co*cktails, conveniently located by Orchestra Hall, the theatre district and the convention center. Don't miss their weekday $10 happy hour! (Open 7pm - 9pm)
The Butcher’s Tale
Looking for decadent drinks, exceptional meats, and a beer garden? You’ll find it all – and more – at The Butcher’s Tale. The garden atrium is open year-round and heated in the winter. (Open 5pm - 9pm)
Manny’s Steakhouse
Manny's is one of the top-rated steakhouses in the country, and it's a classic Minneapolis establishment. Their steaks will get you in the door, and their service will keep you coming back. (Open 7am - 9pm)
Murray’s
A Minneapolis classic since 1946, family-owned Murray’s delivers that quintessential upscale steakhouse experience. (Open 4pm - 9pm)
8th Street Grill
Get a variety of casual eats and draft beer at this casual neighborhood pub. The 8th Street Grill has been on the corner of 8th and Marquette for 20 years. (Open 11am - 9pm)
The News Room
Find craft co*cktails and a scratch kitchen food menu that changes with the seasons in this restaurant decorated like a newspaper. (Open 11am - 10pm)
Brit’s Pub
Minneapolis’s own little corner of the UK. Brit’s Pub is known for British pub classics, nights by the fireplaces in the winter and lawn bowling on the rooftop deck in the summer. (Open 11:30am - 11pm)
In the skyway
There's a whole foodie world to explore in the Minneapolis skyway system! Head one level above the street to find delicious lunch spots (and escape those freezing temps if you're here in the winter). Read our guide for a full list of skyway restaurants and how to get there.
Dave's Downtown
For people who work downtown Minneapolis, Dave's is a go-to for delicious breakfasts. You've got to try their breakfast sandwich or their breakfast burrito. Don't need breakfast? They also have classically-good sandwiches, wraps, and salads for lunch. (Open 7:30am - 2pm)
Green + The Grain
For a healthy indulgence, head to one of the four locations of this minimalist, monochromatic clean eater’s haven that serves up way more than simple green salads. Case in point? The Thai Beef Tenderloin salad piled high with rice noodles, romaine lettuce, napa cabbage, pickled carrots, fresh herbs, peanuts, local beef, and other bright veggies in a spicy peanut sauce. (Open 10am - 2pm)
One Two Three Sushi
One Two Three Sushi is known for custom sushi rolls and bowls. Choose your rice, your main ingredient (we love the yellowfin tuna, but they also have cooked mains, like shrimp tempura or tofu strips), your fillings and your sauce! To avoid a long line, get here around 11am or after the lunch hour. (Open 11am - 6pm)
The Brothers Deli
A little bit of the Big Apple in Minneapolis, this New York-style deli has been serving up Reubens on rye, slow-roasted brisket sandwiches, and matzo ball soup along with a dizzying array of other sandwiches, salads, burgers, wraps, and more on South Sixth Street for nearly two decades. (Open 10:30am - 1pm)
North Loop Neighborhood
Sanjusan
Satisfy your Monday night sushi and pasta cravings in one place. Sanjusan is a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant, and plates here are meant for sharing. (Open 5pm - 9pm)
Spoon & Stable
Located in the heart of the North Loop, Spoon and Stable’s menu is inspired by French cuisine, but embraces the seasonality of the Midwest and the roots of local culture. (Open 4pm - midnight)
Bricksworth Beer Co
Known for hazy IPAs and thick, Detroit-style pizza, you won’t leave this brewpub hungry. They have other pub staples too, like wings, burgers and salads. (Open 11am - 11pm)
Maison Margaux
Maison Margaux is known as the Paris of the North Loop. Enjoy classic French dishes in a romantic ambiance and be prepared to be pampered by staff. (Open 3pm - 11pm)
Billy Sushi
Head to Billy Sushi for fresh sushi theatrically prepared in classy, contemporary settings—think blonde brick walls, a museum-quality display of Japanese whisky, delicate folded wooden lights reminiscent of origami, overflowing cups of sake, and blow torches atop the sushi bar. (Open 4:30pm - 9pm)
Bar La Grassa
Regarded as one of the best date night restaurants in Minneapolis, Bar La Grassa’s menu is filled with unique varieties of decadent pasta, smooth wines and perfect desserts. (Open 5pm - 10pm)
Graze Provisions + Libations
There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Graze — one of Minneapolis’ most popular food halls. Order from one (or several) of the unique vendors here for flavors from Union Hmong Kitchen, The Fabled Rooster (barbecue), Viva Taco and more. (Open 11am - 10pm)
Loring Park Neighborhood
Gai Noi
Gai Noi serves Laotian cuisine. It's named after a short grain, glutinous rice, which is a staple of the Lao diet and is eaten with nearly all other dishes. The menu at Gai Noi is a celebration of the rich culinary traditions of Southeast Asia and serves sharable plates, like papaya salad, Panang spaghetti, basil wings, and more. (Open 11am - 10pm)
Lotus Restaurant
Visit this family-run restaurant for flavorful, traditional Vietnamese food. Find passed down recipes of soups, rice and noodle dishes and pho. (Open 11am - 9pm)
P.S. Steak
P.S. Steak isn’t your typical steakhouse – the menu is approachable and seasonal, featuring a variety of cuts of meat, seafood and creative co*cktails. (Open 5pm - 9pm)
Buca di Beppo
For family-style Italian favorites, eat at Buca di Beppo. The food is comforting, and you’ll love the kitschy dining room with its red-and-white tablecloths. (Open 11am - 10pm)
Nicollet Diner
Where else can you get a selection of burgers, sandwiches, cheese curds, milkshakes, omelets, pancakes, co*cktails, coffee, and plenty of other things we don’t have room to name?! Nicollet Diner is open 24 hours, 365 days a year (plus they have a full bar!). Just steps from the Convention Center, it’s the perfect spot to go when the breakfast craving strikes.
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