Where to Sit: Hottest Tables in Town

by Tara_de_Lis - 1 Review - 116 Lists

From the archives: July 01, 2004

From romantic booths to great views, score the best tables at top Twin Cities restaurants.

Twin Cities' Best Tables

Kincaid's Fish Chop & Steak
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380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102 (map)

The City Council meets each week at this downtown spot's table 124--a hard-to-find booth perfect for private conversation.
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The Capital Grille

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801 Hennepin Ave (La Salle Plaza), Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)

Table 70, raised above the dining room, offers a view of everyone else. (Seats four.)
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Buca di Beppo

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2728 GANNON ROAD, ST PAUL, MN 55116 (map)

Planning a party? Book the kitchen table and get an up-close view of the food prep. (Seats eight).
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Basil's

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710 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402 (map)

Reserve the Mary Tyler Moore table (featured in the show?s opening sequence) on the all-season suspended balcony.
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Donovan's on the Lake

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249 Geneva Ave, Oakdale, MN 55128 (map)

Donovan does reserve his nine outdoor umbrella-topped tables, but you'll have to be spontaneous: They're weather-dependent.
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Axel's

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560 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317 (map)
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La Fougasse @ Sofitel Luxury Hotel

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5601 W 78th St, Minneapolis, MN 55439 (map)

French Provincial decor and fabulous, unfussy French fare at this underrated gem at the Hotel Sofitel.
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