Vinai ★ 4.7
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.
Tasting menu$67 (3-course)
Neighbourhoodnortheast
ChefAlex Roberts
Book ahead3 weeks
Location
Address: 528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Also in northeast
More fine dining in Minneapolis
Tenant ★ 4.7
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.
Vinai ★ 4.7
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.
Travail Kitchen and Amusements ★ 4.6
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.
Lat14 ★ 4.6
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.
Meritage ★ 4.5
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.
Demi ★ 4.9
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.