Jax Cafe is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

1. Jax Cafe

8.9
1928 University Ave NE (20th Avenue NE), Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Bottineau · 43 tips and reviews

Victoria T.Victoria T: Their Sunday brunches here are amazing. Def 5 stars! Fancy too!

Glenn w.Glenn wood: Everything was great. Best meal out in a while.

Eric H.Eric Halvorson: Lovley brunch, a bit of old school charm

Restaurant Alma is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

2. Restaurant Alma

9.0
528 University Ave SE (6th Ave), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Marcy - Holmes · 34 tips and reviews

Jay S.Jay Sivasailam: Very classy place with very good food served well in a tasting menu format.

peter k.peter kafka: If you're reading this in the summer of 2015, get the pasta dishes. Awesome.

Heather T.Heather Trone: Quite possibly one of the best meals I've ever had!

Prohibition Bar is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

3. Prohibition Bar

7.6
821 Marquette Ave (Foshay Tower, 27th Floor), Minneapolis, MN
Lounge · Downtown West · 57 tips and reviews

John E. T.John E. Thompson: Bring your fancy pants. This place has the best martinis around.

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: Classy, exceptional service and rarely crowded

Phil K.Phil Kelley: Just a fantastic place for a Friday happy hour. Get fancy.

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

4. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

8.1
50 S 6th St (at Nicollet Mall), Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown West · 52 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: A sidecar, clams casino, lobster thermidor, and thou--is this Miami Beach in 1958? Close, with the same deco-echoing architecture of fanciful fun and many of those classic American hotel dishes. Read more.

Matthew M.Matthew Mikell: Their specialty is crab cakes and you can really tell! They're amazing! By far the best high quality crab cakes I've ever had. All appetizers here are great too. Very good quality and quite fancy.

Janine K.Janine Kennedy: Wonderful oysters and, surprisingly enough, an awesome escargots appetizer.

Fogo De Chão is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

5. Fogo De Chão

8.5
645 Hennepin Ave (at 6th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Churrascaria · Downtown West · 81 tips and reviews

Cori W.Cori Williamson: This is a great fancy night out. The Brazilian caipirinha is a great drink, but very strong!

Jeremy J.Jeremy Jacobson: Easily hands down the best meal I have ever had. Meat heaven.

Katie S.Katie Schutrop: The salad bar alone is worth going to this place. Be prepared to leave in a meat-induced food coma.

Café & Bar Lurcat is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

6. Café & Bar Lurcat

8.7
1624 Harmon Pl, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Loring Park · 62 tips and reviews

John A.John Archila: Very swanky joint. Big windows overlooking the park. They always have parties for pride and a few other events.

Polly D.Polly Dorr: Great bar and for dinner the sea bass with miso sauce TO DIE FOR!

Meg K.Meg Knodl: apple, manchego, chive salad = must

4 Bells is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

7. 4 Bells

8.5
1610 Harmon Pl (Maple St.), Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Loring Park · 13 tips and reviews

Arielle L.Arielle Lenox: Great outdoor, upscale dining across from Loring park. Love the gin and tonics on tap!

Bill R.Bill Rammer: Get the Fried Chicken and all the sauces. Ceviche was great & it came with house-made saltines. The saltines were fantastic! You read that right. Saltines! Sat at the bar and the staff was wonderful.

NoelNoel: Great fried chicken! Service was great, oysters and clams remind me of the caribbean; delicious! It was a great experience!

Emery, Autograph Collection is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

8. Emery, Autograph Collection

7.8
215 4th St S (at 2nd Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Hotel · Downtown West · 30 tips and reviews

Kayla D.Kayla Dean: Rude concierge. Stains all over the carpet and floor. No fridge or microwave. Food is overpriced. Not ok. I thought this place was supposed to be classier?

Lady E.Lady Erin: Nov 24th 2012 Upscale #TheQuarterClub 25+ Event!

Lady E.Lady Erin: New Years Eve #TheQuarterClub 25+ Upscale Party - Join Us!

Spoon and Stable is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

9. Spoon and Stable

9.1
211 N 1st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Warehouse District · 59 tips and reviews

Janine K.Janine Kennedy: Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Minneapolis. Amazing wine list and even more amazing menu. Let Chef Gavin Kaysen have his way with you.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: The Seared Arctic Char is unbelievably flavorful, and the saffron froth is savory and luxurious.

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: As of now, this is the best dining experience you can have in Minneapolis. Every single element of the dinner service was perfect.

Jungle Theater is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

10. Jungle Theater

8.5
2951 Lyndale Ave S (btwn 29th & Lake), Minneapolis, MN
Indie Theater · Lyn Lake · 7 tips and reviews

MPLScoMPLSco: Incredible art direction in this classy theater.

Jan S.Jan Shaw-Flamm: Always interesting and thought provoking plays. Arrive early enough to enjoy the quirky lobby.

Susie S.Susie Sooz: Absolutely see On Golden Pond! Bring tissues if you're a human.

The Capital Grille is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

11. The Capital Grille

8.3
801 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 44 tips and reviews

Arielle L.Arielle Lenox: Upscale steakhouse but worth every penny! Fantastic food!

Doug M.Doug Marinaro: Porcini Rubbed Delmonico cut steak with 12-year aged balsamic - our favorite ... And don't miss the lobster mac and cheese - happy heart attack!

Terry P.Terry Phillips: lobster mac & cheese is to die for!!!

Smitten Kitten is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

12. Smitten Kitten

8.4
3010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Adult Store · Lyn Lake · 12 tips and reviews

leisleis: Professional, quality, high end, knowledgeable staff, sex positive.

Winter S.Winter Schatz: This place is wonderful. Relaxed environment, approachable and informed employees. This is the best adult store I've been to.

City PagesCity Pages: "Voted Best Adult Store by City Pages in 2012! From newbies to veterans, The Smitten Kitten offers a friendly atmosphere to ensure everybody is comfortable, and classes for those who are interested!

Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

13. Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis

8.0
201 S 11th St (at 2nd Ave. S), Minneapolis, MN
Hotel · Downtown West · 15 tips and reviews

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: Classy and sophisticated and a place to see plenty of fun-bags

Rebecca M.Rebecca McQuiston: The customer service here is excellent! Staff is warm and welcoming. Stop in to the bar for happy hour as well.

Erin B.Erin Bestic: They did away with the wake up coffee! Boo.

Murray's is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

14. Murray's

8.1
26 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Downtown West · 37 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: City Pages #2 top ten steak houses. "The restaurant is classy in a Nat King Cole kind of way, and the silver butter knife steak will drive you out of your mind".

David W.David Wallace: The ribeye is amazing! The Späzle 'Mac-n-Cheese' is just phenomenal, but you've got to have 3-4 people to share it as a side. The crunchy garlic toast alone is reason to go to Murray's. Don't miss it!

Gordon O.Gordon Overing: They have the best thin garlic toast that comes before the meal. It melts in your mouth.

France 44 Wines & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Minneapolis.

15. France 44 Wines & Spirits

9.1
4351 France Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Liquor Store · Linden Hills · 28 tips and reviews

Peter K.Peter Kim: Free samples of (high end) scotch & bourbon. Great cheese shop.

Scott B.Scott Blanchard: Amazing selection. Very knowledgeable beer staffers!

Eric H.Eric Hansen: Get a pint of Surly Darkness for $1 when you order a cheese plate. Tasty deal.