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.
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.
Address: 410 Saint Peter St, Saint Paul, MN 55102, Minneapolis
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.
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.
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.
Alex Roberts's Alma on University Avenue has run seasonal-American fine dining in Minneapolis since 1999. James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2010 winner.
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.
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.