7th Street Entry is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

1. 7th Street Entry

8.6
701 1st Ave N (on 7th St), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Downtown West · 36 tips and reviews

MPLScoMPLSco: One of the most intimate show venues in the Twin Cities

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2010. It’s small enough topromise an intimate performance but big enough to catch popular acts.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Rock Club by City Pages in 2012! The intimate space is the best place to see a band before they hit it big. Tickets are pretty cheap, sight lines are perfect, & sound is typically flawless.

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

2. Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

8.6
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Restaurant · Downtown West · 70 tips and reviews

Gary H.Gary Hart: An intimate place for incredible music, food, and drink. Check out late night groups like Viva Brazil.

Jiabei C.Jiabei Chen: Catch the late show, sit in a romantic booth and order from the late night happy hour menu for the perfect (inexpensive) date

Albert M.Albert M: Great place to catch some really good music and nice bite to eat. Romantic, eclectic, a good classic!

Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

3. Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes

8.3
1308 4th St SE (at 13th Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Dinkytown · 67 tips and reviews

Shanna G.Shanna GD: Very intimate venue, great sound and the addition of the balcony makes it a unique place to see a show.

Sarah A.Sarah Anderson: Great for a more intimate feeling concert. Read more.

CourtneyCourtney: The mezzanine tickets are SO worth the extra $10 - a fraction of the people, your own bar & bathroom as well as tables and seating; the venue is so intimate, there's really not a bad seat in the house

Volstead's Emporium is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

4. Volstead's Emporium

8.3
711 W. Lake, Minneapolis, MN
Speakeasy · Lyn Lake · 14 tips and reviews

Kamran A.Kamran Ayub: Excellent for an intimate get together

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Been to many speakeasies, this one is one of the best. Best to book a booth in advance (you’ll have fun) or for a big group book the secret room.

Jim H.Jim Herrick: Great service at the bar! Could easily get into trouble down these stairs!

The Trylon is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

5. The Trylon

8.4
3258 Minnehaha Ave (at E 33rd St), Minneapolis, MN
Movie Theater · Longfellow · 13 tips and reviews

Cassie U.Cassie Utt: Alright popcorn, but the film options are fantastic! It is a very intimate theatre.

Maria G.Maria G: Amazing popcorn, intimate movie experience, and amazing staff!

Jeremy L.Jeremy Lebens: AWESOME gem of a theater. Very clean and well maintained. Also, popcorn is delicious and not too spendy.

Nicollet Island Inn is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

6. Nicollet Island Inn

8.2
95 Merriam Street, Minneapolis, MN
Restaurant · University · 24 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris R: Great place for a romantic dinner.

Elizabeth N.Elizabeth Nicol: LOVELY! Perfect setting for intimate lunch, brunch, dinner. Perfect for special celebrations! Can’t wait to return!

Bill D.Bill Dunne: Awesome service and atmosphere. The five course tasting is a great sampling of the menu and won't leave you hungry.

Aster Cafe is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

7. Aster Cafe

8.8
125 SE Main St (btwn Central & SE 3rd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 100 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Restaurant for a First Date by City Pages in 2012! Possibly the most romantic & enjoyable all 4 seasons. Dishes have an understood sophistication and won't hurt the wallet if the date flops

City PagesCity Pages: If you find yourself near the river at lunchtime, Aster offers a variety of homemade sandwiches. Those taking in a romantic moonlight gaze at the river can have a cocktail & catch nightly live music. Read more.

Jennifer H.Jennifer Holley: Great place for an intimate concert.

The Cedar Cultural Center is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

8. The Cedar Cultural Center

8.4
416 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Cedar-Riverside · 32 tips and reviews

Erin S.Erin Sayer: One of MPLS's best venues for seeing intimate show of amazing artists!

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: A surprisingly good music venue. Friendly staff and an intimate setting.

Mike W.Mike Wrbsky: I thoroughly enjoyed the cookies and chai

Parlour is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

9. Parlour

8.7
730 Washington Ave N (8th Ave. N.), Minneapolis, MN
Cocktail Bar · Warehouse District · 44 tips and reviews

Nathan W.Nathan Wright: I'd recommend popping in here for a hand-crafted cocktail after an amazing meal upstairs at Borough. Romantic atmosphere and fun vibes!

Condé Nast TravelerCondé Nast Traveler: Parlour puts forth a toasty specialty burger oozing with white cheese that pairs perfectly with the bar's craft cocktails. Read more.

Jon C.Jon Christianson: AT&T struggles here.

ie - Italian Eatery is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

10. ie - Italian Eatery

9.1
4724 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Northrup · 13 tips and reviews

Joan F.Joan Folkert: Brunch was great- panzanella with salmon and biscuit sandwiches are delicious.

Daniel Glen M.Daniel Glen Martin: Can't wait for November opening!

Bruce P.Bruce Pappas: Loved it. Every dish was wonderful. Wonderful experience!

Stone Arch Bridge is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

11. Stone Arch Bridge

9.4
100 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Bridge · Marcy - Holmes · 55 tips and reviews

Katie L.Katie Lynch: BEAutiful!!!Perfect for romantic strolls!!!

Tony S.Tony Sou: Romantic walks across the river

Michael T.Michael Thole: Great views! Very entertaining lots of culture. Good place to check out

Sample Room is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

12. Sample Room

8.6
2124 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Bottineau · 55 tips and reviews

Andrew K.Andrew Kurcan: Wonderful intimate space with fantastic food!

Brandon S.Brandon Sass: The Bottineau burger is a must have as well as the charcuterie platter!

TheresaTheresa: Brunch was excellent. I suggest the "farmers breakfast" with Apple-cinnamon French toast

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

13. Restaurant Alma

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

Ana W.Ana Wallrapp: The mussels and squid fideos are to die for. You can order a bigger portion as an entree.

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

Lee Z.Lee Zukor: 3 course prix fix is absolutely one of the tastiest deals in town. Local Food Lovers get to add a free dessert Read more.

Bar La Grassa is one of The 15 Best Romantic Places in Minneapolis.

14. Bar La Grassa

8.7
800 Washington Ave N (at 8th Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Warehouse District · 174 tips and reviews

EricEric: Take friends or business partners here - it's too loud and busy for an elegant romantic evening. The food is meant to be shared amongst friends anyway!

Laura D.Laura Dusek: Lobster and Poached Egg Bruscetta and Black Squid Ink Pasta!

Adam P.Adam Puncochar: eat here

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

15. Jax Cafe

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

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

City PagesCity Pages: One of City Pages top ten steak houses! "The aged cuts are expertly prepared. American taste of a red meat reminds us that some things really do get better with time."