Special Occasion Dining

Restaurants, Bars & Clubs, Group Dining, Thai

An uber-hip hangout with imaginative, Minnesota-influenced pan-Asian fare.

2550 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN (Map)

Neighborhood: Whittier

Restaurants, Fine Dining, Group Dining, Date Spot

1400 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN (Map)

Neighborhood: Uptown

Restaurants, Fine Dining, $$$$, Date Spot, Business Dining

227 Water Street, Excelsior, MN (Map)

Restaurants, Date Spot, Group Dining, Outdoor Dining

Pricey fare and charming Italian decor find a fit in this trendy neighborhood.

5057 France Ave, Edina, MN (Map)

Restaurants, Fine Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining

Ambitious fare a step ahead of the usual Italian dishes, delivered by servers who tell you the biz.

400 Sibley St, St.Paul, MN (Map)

Neighborhood: Downtown

Restaurants, Catering, $$, Date Spot, People Watching

5001 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN (Map)

Neighborhood: Keewaydin

Business Dining, $$$$, Special Occasion Dining, Bar Scene

Nationally renowned for dry aged steaks, seafood & fine wines

801 Hennepin Ave (La Salle Plaza), Minneapolis, MN (Map)

Neighborhood: Central

Hotels & Motels, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Business Dining

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

5601 W 78th St, Minneapolis, MN (Map)

Restaurants, Family-Friendly Dining, $$, Date Spot

Authentic Nicollet Avenue Cantonese specializing in fresh seafood dishes such as whole Maine lobster and fried oysters. Banquet setting available.

2523 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN (Map)

Neighborhood: Whittier

Noodle Shop, Carry Out, Business Dining, Asian

Big Bowl for Fresh Chinese and Thai- locations to chose from in MN

3669 Galleria, Edina, MN (Map)