Tilia is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

1. Tilia

8.7
2726 W 43rd St (at Sheridan Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Linden Hills · 97 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: One of Andrew Zimmern's favorite restaurants in the Twin Cities. His favorite dish is the shrimp with spring peas, spicy scampi sauce and grilled scallion.

Sandra H.Sandra Hong: Long wait but delicious! Esp the fish tortas and the potted meat. Also great beer- try grand chu abbey. YUM

EaterEater: We really love Tilia for late-night dining and weekend brunch. The restaurant serves its "In-Between Menu" from 10 pm to close every day, so you can always get that fish taco torta. [Eater 18 Member]

J.D. Hoyt's is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

2. J.D. Hoyt's

8.5
301 Washington Ave N (at 2nd), Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Warehouse District · 47 tips and reviews

NMarieNMarie: Love this place! Bartenders & wait staff really make you feel appreciated. Veggie pasta is awesome!

Jamie M.Jamie M.: Best bartenders in town! Friendly and fantastic.

Polly D.Polly Dorr: Great happy hour 4-6 with great appetizers

Eli's East Food & Cocktails is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

3. Eli's East Food & Cocktails

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

Laura J.Laura Johnson: My chipotle shredded beef hoagie was amazing and service was spot on! Nice atmosphere too.

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.

Vescio's is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

4. Vescio's

406 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Dinkytown · 8 tips and reviews

Joe L.Joe LeGarde: When ordering the student special, if you choose garlic sauce, mix it with the cream sauce because it's strong :)

Tyler P.Tyler Patterson: $5.95 all you can eat spaghetti or rigatoni for all students

Jack L.Jack Lindberg: Amazing food and UNIQUE. This is a family owned restaurant who has retained old family recipes from the old country. Amazing how much of this is HAND MADE... and not mass produced like many chains.

Eli's Food & Cocktails is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

5. Eli's Food & Cocktails

8.8
1225 E Hennepin Ave (at 13th St N), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Loring Park · 75 tips and reviews

Heather R.Heather Rist: Go to Eli's Food and Cocktail with friends or on a cozy date. Order the cobb salad and get crazy by adding steak to the salad. Exceptional. Don't forget to order a glass of wine from their great list. Read more.

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

Amore Uptown is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

6. Amore Uptown

7.1
1601 W Lake St (at Irving Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Italian Restaurant · Uptown · 68 tips and reviews

Justin S.Justin Stankey: The mushroom passion pasta is fantastic. Also try and get on the rooftop for an outdoor vibe.

Amber G.Amber Greenwalt: Make sure you visit Shaun at the bar, he makes some interesting drinks.

amy s.amy sisson: Sit on the rooftop!

Manny's Steakhouse is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

7. Manny's Steakhouse

8.7
826 S Marquette Ave (at 9th St), Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Downtown West · 109 tips and reviews

Phil S.Phil Shannon: Kobe short rib beef Benedict is the best brunch value in town.

Kim L.Kim Laama: Go big. Period.

Rob W.Rob Wilk: The bacon appetizer will blow your mind. Thick cut and all sorts of amazingness...

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steak is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

8. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steak

7.3
800 Nicollet Mall (at 9th St), Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown West · 30 tips and reviews

Ali G.Ali Gibbs: Great service, great seafood, I've had better prime rib. Coffee brandy creme brûlée was delicious!

Steve H.Steve Hanneman: Horrible service. Tired concept. Due for an update or a new restaurant altogether. Other restaurants in the area were buzzing. This was quiet- for a reason...

Jeannette M.Jeannette Mirabelli: Worst service I have ever had, gave me dirty silver, took forever to get a glass of wine, server looked over worked and overwhelmed, food was good, but a poor experience for the money!

The Oceanaire Seafood Room is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

9. The Oceanaire Seafood Room

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

Alex S.Alex Szeto: Excellent Swordfish and perfectly cooked. Good bread as well.

Marie D.Marie D: creamed corn. swordfish. yes.

A K.A K: The best crab cakes in Minneapolis

Stella's Fish Cafe & Prestige Oyster Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

10. Stella's Fish Cafe & Prestige Oyster Bar

7.3
1400 W Lake St (at Girard Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Uptown · 138 tips and reviews

Lane P.Lane Pelovsky: Love the crab stuffed salmon and corn bread. Also try the coconut shrimp! Great rooftop!

Theo S.Theo S.: So many douchebags

BombayBombay: You gotta try the water here! It's just so watery.

Hell's Kitchen is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

11. Hell's Kitchen

8.5
80 S 9th St (Btw Marquette & Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Downtown West · 310 tips and reviews

Nathan H.Nathan Haselhorst: The huevos rancheros is amazing. Get it with avocado.

Kim L.Kim Laama: The Huevos Rancheros take the edge of a hangover.

Harry W.Harry W: The bathroom is worth a visit.

Whole Foods Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Scampi in Minneapolis.

12. Whole Foods Market

7.9
3060 Excelsior Blvd (at Market Plaza), Minneapolis, MN
Grocery Store · West Calhoun · 34 tips and reviews

LoisElaine A.LoisElaine Anderson: Lemon Lavender Shortbread heart cookies. Yum!

Gena H.Gena H.: Try not to get mowed down by hippies, but I guess better than getting mowed down by Edina housewives in Range Rovers at the Edina Whole Foods.

Bill R.Bill Rose: Make sure to swing by the cheese dept. There are almost always great samples out to try.