Located in a former horse stable, Spoon and Stable will likely require a reservation to experience. Once you’re inside, you’ll immediately realize why. Local chef and owner Gavin Kaysen, a two-time James Beard award winner, works on highlighting the seasonality of Midwestern food while adding a French flair to all dishes served at this North Loop outpost. Bowls of heritage grain pasta and plates of grilled meat are paired with classic cocktails and wines.
When thinking of Midwestern food, most people crave meat-and-potato dishes like burgers and fries or more obscure specialty meals such as Norwegian lefse. Enter the Minneapolis food scene, which single-handedly shatters all preconceived notions. From meticulously decorated venues that serve their own take on Asian street cuisine to low-key eateries preparing some of the best southern barbecue you’ll ever have, visiting all of the best restaurants in Minneapolis turns out to be one of the very best things to do while in town—period.
Minneapolis is home to several big-name chefs who bring star talent to the Twin Cities, including Gavin Kaysen, Ann Kim, Sean Sherman, Yia Vang, and Andrew Zimmern, among others. Whether you’re a local looking to satisfy your most gluttonous self or just visiting on vacation to catch a Twins baseball game (in which case you may want to review the best hotels in town), we know you’ll love all of these eclectic restaurants.