Fine Dining in Minneapolis: Tasting Menus, Beard Picks

Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Minneapolis.

Top tables

Demi ★ 4.9

Chef Gavin Kaysen and Adam Ritter$195north-loopBook 3 months ahead

Gavin Kaysen's Demi in the North Loop runs a 20-seat tasting-counter dining room in Minneapolis since 2017. James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur 2023.

212 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Book →

Owamni ★ 5.0

Chef Sean Sherman$95-150mill-districtBook 8 weeks ahead

Sean Sherman's Owamni at Water Works Park runs the country's pre-eminent Indigenous tasting kitchen in Minneapolis since 2021. Beard Best New Restaurant 2022.

420 S 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Book →

Spoon and Stable ★ 4.9

Chef Gavin Kaysen$95 (3-course), $135 (chef's)north-loopBook 6 weeks ahead

Gavin Kaysen's flagship in the old North Loop livery has run modern-American fine dining in Minneapolis since 2014. James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2018.

211 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401 Book →

Restaurant Alma ★ 4.6

Chef Alex Roberts$67 (3-course)northeastBook 3 weeks ahead

Alex Roberts's Alma on University Avenue has run seasonal-American fine dining in Minneapolis since 1999. James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2010 winner.

528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Book →

Tenant ★ 4.7

Chef Mateo Mackbee and Erin Lucas$135uptownBook 4 weeks (ticketed) ahead

Mackbee and Lucas's Tenant on Bryant Avenue runs a 14-seat tasting room in Minneapolis since 2024. James Beard finalist 2024; six-week menu rotations.

4300 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55409 Book →

Vinai ★ 4.7

Chef Yia Vang$110 (chef tasting)northeastBook 3 weeks ahead

Yia Vang's Vinai in Northeast Minneapolis runs the country's most serious Hmong dining room since 2024. James Beard finalist in 2024 and 2025.

1717 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Book →

Travail Kitchen and Amusements ★ 4.6

Chef Mike Brown and James Winberg$135saint-paulBook 2 weeks ahead

Travail in Robbinsdale has run a theatrical multi-course tasting in the Twin Cities since 2010. Beard finalist with the Pig Ate My Pizza sister room next door.

4154 W Broadway Ave, Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Book →

Lat14 ★ 4.6

Chef Ann Ahmed$85saint-paulBook 2 weeks ahead

Ann Ahmed's Lat14 in Golden Valley runs refined Southeast Asian dining in the Twin Cities since 2017. James Beard semifinalist along the 14th latitude.

8815 7th Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55427 Book →

Meritage ★ 4.5

Chef Russell Klein$75 (3-course)saint-paulBook 2 weeks ahead

Russell Klein's Meritage in downtown Saint Paul runs the Twin Cities' French bistro at the fine-dining tier since 2007. James Beard semifinalist with an oyster bar.

410 Saint Peter St, Saint Paul, MN 55102 Book →

Fine Dining in Minneapolis, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Minneapolis?

Peak food season in Minneapolis is year-round.

What time do people eat in Minneapolis?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Minneapolis?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Minneapolis?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Minneapolis rewards trust.

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