The Butcher's Tale is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

1. The Butcher's Tale

9.3
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews

Jon V.Jon V: For dinner, the boar sausage is a must. For desert, the s'mores paired with the Chocolate Yeti beer is perfect.

Peter H.Peter Heidorn: Ron Swanson would eat here.

Sean S.Sean Stavast: The Porkchop is life changing.

The Kenwood is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

2. The Kenwood

8.8
2115 W 21st St (Penn), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Kenwood · 36 tips and reviews

Allison N.Allison Niksich: Such good brunch! The eggs Benedict is delicious and so are the rosemary potatoes!!! I will be back

City PagesCity Pages: Kenwood offers a take on the humble pancake. Consisting of cakes that are served with a hunk of black-walnut-studded, sweet cream butter that oozes pleasantly as it melts, releasing the toasty nuts. Read more.

City PagesCity Pages: Classically elegant dining in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Choose from a wide array of brunch and lunch items for your midday meal. Voted Best Lunch by City Pages Best of 2014!

Hazel's Northeast is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

3. Hazel's Northeast

8.6
2859 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Audubon Park · 73 tips and reviews

Chuck O.Chuck Olsen: Our favorite neighborhood brunch place. Lots of “home cookin’” and unique specials, friendly staff, and totally normal portion sizes. :-)

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Neighborhood Cafe (MPLS) by City Pages in 2012! Hazel's retains the feeling of a small-town diner with enough contemporary touches to make it a perfect fit for a cozy urban neighborhood.

Charles E.Charles Edge: Closest thing to authentic Swedish meatballs this side of the Atlantic. But the real jewel is the salmon (when they have it)!

Young Joni is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

4. Young Joni

9.5
165 13th Ave NE (at NE 2nd St), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Sheridan · 52 tips and reviews

Shannon G.Shannon Grossman: Korean Sweet Potato... great flavor and cooked to perfection

diana🐇diana🐇: charred cabbage, pork belly ssam, photo booth

Steven A.Steven Androphy: Very friendly service and amazing pizzas - YOLO and Korean BBQ are two of their most popular ones (rightfully so, they were both fantastic).

The Lowry Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

5. The Lowry Cafe

8.6
2207 Lowry Ave N (Penn Ave N), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Jordan · 19 tips and reviews

Katie B.Katie Butler: Oh my goodness. Breakfast, lunch, dinner... All amazing here. The specials are awesome!

Steph L.Steph Luv: Turkey sausage is on the menu!

Darius D.Darius Davis: The Jordan. Lots of food for $10. If you are hungry, start here!

Eli's Food & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

6. Eli's Food & Cocktails

8.9
1225 E Hennepin Ave (at 13th St N), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Loring Park · 75 tips and reviews

Cassie U.Cassie Utt: Fantastic for an evening dessert and glass of wine!

Kelli T.Kelli T.: Try the Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. Best meal you'll ever taste!

Andrea K.Andrea Kopfmann: Always order off the chalkboard

Eli's East Food & Cocktails is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

7. Eli's East Food & Cocktails

8.5
815 E Hennepin Ave (9th St SE), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 57 tips and reviews

Joe F.Joe Funk: Get the Chipotle Cheese Steak, great twist on an old favorite

Tim S.Tim Schaaf: How did the hipster burn the roof of his mouth? He ate the MAC N Cheese before it was cool.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top ten chicken wings! The house wings are a rosy molasses color, dipped in sticky, sweet honey soy glaze with a Sriracha-spiked mayonnaise for dipping.

Monte Carlo Restaurant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

8. Monte Carlo Restaurant

8.5
219 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Warehouse District · 68 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Swartz: If you want a sandwich, you can't go wrong with a burger -one of the best downtown- or the Cajun chicken sandwich.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted top ten chicken wings! Each bit of the wing brings a different spice flavor. Not entirely savory, not exactly sweet, it's an entirely unidentifiable, familiar flavor.

Korey E.Korey Erb: Scotch and the Monte Carlo Wings. Make it happen!

Lake & Irving Restaurant and Bar is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

9. Lake & Irving Restaurant and Bar

8.5
1513 W Lake St (Irving Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Uptown · 41 tips and reviews

Megan H.Megan Hollenkamp: excellent lunch menu - from burgers to salmon quinoa salad. our bartender also made a killer pineapple curry concoction.

EaterEater: Run by brothers Chris and Andrew Ikeda, this new Uptown spot features American food with Asian influences. Think: lobster tostadas and misoyaki salmon. Plus, brunch.

John B.John Blue: Dude. Best water ever. It's like water but most more watery.

Tenant is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

10. Tenant

8.5
4300 Bryant Ave S (at W 43rd St), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · East Harriet · 3 tips and reviews

Jon M.Jon Mayfield: Creative pastas, VERY attentive, knowledgeable staff, great ambiance. Worth it.

E K.E K: Must try this place, amazing!

Bruce P.Bruce Pappas: Love! Love! Love!

The Lowbrow is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

11. The Lowbrow

8.3
4244 Nicollet Ave (at W 42nd St), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Kingfield · 68 tips and reviews

Kathryn L.Kathryn Lundquist: Come for the dessert alone - oatmeal creme pie and the pumpkin cake are honestly to die for.

Arielle W.Arielle Weiler: Interior designed by Aesthetic Apparatus, graphic design nerds geek out!

Tom S.Tom Stearns: Sit at the bar... or at the very least check it out

Red Cow is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

12. Red Cow

8.3
2626 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · East Isles · 4 tips and reviews

Nate F.Nate Folkert: brownie sundae with vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, triple chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce, floating on ocean of gooey fudge

Brent M.Brent Miller: Excellent bar staff!

Nate F.Nate Folkert: bananas off the balcony cocktail in a novelty tiki girl glass - rum, coconut, pineapple, lime, banana, and falernum

Tiny Diner is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

13. Tiny Diner

8.2
1024 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Powderhorn Park · 21 tips and reviews

Shawn O.Shawn O'Halloran: Get the red flannel hash, beets and salt cod so good!

Bradley J.Bradley Jl: Dog friendly patio assuming ones doG is also friendly.

John S.John Strobel: The white wine grapefruit spritzer is fantastic!

Icehouse is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

14. Icehouse

8.5
2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Whittier · 98 tips and reviews

Shalani J.Shalani Jain: This place is amazing on all levels. Great space, service, food, and drinks!

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The trio of cured salmon is fresh, silky, and served with a kick-ass dill, rye, and anchovy marinade. Be sure to order the bourbon caramel sundae to top things off. Read more.

Andrea K.Andrea Kopfmann: Have a blushing belle for a late night sweet treat. Leave your lips luscious for those good night kisses.

Wise Acre Eatery is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Minneapolis.

15. Wise Acre Eatery

8.3
5401 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Tangletown · 59 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex Szeto: Perfect cut of bacon with the burger. Near burger perfection

Jen A.Jen Antila: Hope service improves as they mature... Cute place for a sunny spring day!!

Justin W.Justin Ware: One of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities, hands down.