Cinnamon Janzer

In recent years Minneapolis has made a name for itself in the food scene. The city is filled with award-winning chefs whose ambitious and innovative restaurants exist alongside longtime local spots brimming with simple yet spectacular Minnesota staples. Picking just a handful to feature here was no small feat; I endeavored to select a variety of restaurants at a range of price points that span the city's geography. The resulting list highlights both tried and true local favorites and new spots that speak to the city’s culinary creativity. This list is a great place to start for a sampling of everything from fancy fine dining to dimly lit dive bars, but it's a great idea to do your own sleuthing and ask locals for additional recommendations. Minnesotans are always happy to highlight what they love most about the place they call home. And, there’s almost always something new popping up these days. Here are the 15 best restaurants in Minneapolis right now. This guide was updated by Minneapolis-based writer Cinnamon Janzer. 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. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Minneapolis🏨 The best hotels in Minneapolis🌇 The essential guide to Minnesota

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!