Cinnamon Janzer

What comes to mind when you think of Midwestern food? If you're anything like most, you'll be thinking of burgers and fries and other meats, or more obscure specialty meals like Norwegian lefse. Well in Minneapolis, you'll find something else entirely. Here you'll find everything 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 (and so, so much more). From pizza to ramen to cornbread, here are the best restaurants in Minneapolis right now.  RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Minneapolis🏨 The best hotels in Minneapolis🌇 The essential guide to Minnesota Cinnamon Janzer is a writer based in Minneapolis. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

From a music scene that birthed Prince and Bob Dylan to an endless slew of local breweries and oh-so-delicious restaurants, to the smattering of urban lakes that make it stand out among the crowd of American cities, visiting Minneapolis properly calls for an action-packed schedule. Let us help you with that: After booking a suite at one of the best hotels in Minneapolis, consult our guide (curated, not ranked—we just couldn’t choose favorites!) to the best things to do in town and get planning. Let’s go!