Minnesota has so many fantastic restaurants that we couldn’t possibly name them all, but most can agree on several that EVERYONE needs to try at least once. We’ve already shared nine of these amazing places, and we found ten more that simply can’t be overlooked.
- Casper’s and Runyon’s Nook, St. Paul
Facebook/The Nook This place is the thing of legends, from the burgers to the beer, to the bowling! It’s always a great game day choice!
- Val’s Rapid Serv, St. Cloud
Google Maps With some of the most phenomenal burgers in the state, Val’s is a local favorite in St. Cloud and a can’t miss when you’re passing through.
- Hell’s Kitchen, Minneapolis
Facebook/Hell’s Kitchen-Minneapolis This underground restaurant has some of the best live music, Bloody Mary’s, and made-from-scratch food. And if you get the chance, make it there for brunch!
- The Viking Cafe, Fergus Falls
Facebook/The Viking Cafe This restaurant serves up amazing home-cooked food with a smile, and it’ll make you feel like you’re in your mom’s kitchen. The breakfast in particular is to die for!
- The Coffee Cup, St. Paul
Google Maps When you dine at The Coffee Cup, you’ll end up with at least 1 extra meal for later. The portions are huge and delicious, and the service is fantastic.
- The Barn, Brainerd
Facebook/The Barn The Barn has amazing burgers and an even better atmosphere (if that’s possible). You’ll feel at home when you’re dining at The Barn and wait until you try the pie!
- The Hub Drive In, Slayton
Facebook/Hub Drive In This place has some of the best local food, and some of the most delicious burgers around. It’s a wonderful choice if you find yourself in southwestern Minnesota.
- Gordy’s Hi-Hat, Cloquet
Facebook/Gordy’s Hi-Hat Since 1960, Gordy & Marilyn have been serving up the most delicious classic burgers, shakes, and more. Gordy’s is definitely a favorite of many Minnesotans.
- Newt’s, Rochester
Facebook/Newts With the best burgers in Rochester, this place is absolutely a must-visit. The drinks are always amazing and the food is top-notch.
- The Landing, Cushing
Facebook/The Landing at Lake Alex This place has some of the most delicious seafood, friendly people, and an awesome atmosphere.
What restaurants in Minnesota do you love?
Facebook/The Nook
This place is the thing of legends, from the burgers to the beer, to the bowling! It’s always a great game day choice!
Google Maps
With some of the most phenomenal burgers in the state, Val’s is a local favorite in St. Cloud and a can’t miss when you’re passing through.
Facebook/Hell’s Kitchen-Minneapolis
This underground restaurant has some of the best live music, Bloody Mary’s, and made-from-scratch food. And if you get the chance, make it there for brunch!
Facebook/The Viking Cafe
This restaurant serves up amazing home-cooked food with a smile, and it’ll make you feel like you’re in your mom’s kitchen. The breakfast in particular is to die for!
When you dine at The Coffee Cup, you’ll end up with at least 1 extra meal for later. The portions are huge and delicious, and the service is fantastic.
Facebook/The Barn
The Barn has amazing burgers and an even better atmosphere (if that’s possible). You’ll feel at home when you’re dining at The Barn and wait until you try the pie!
Facebook/Hub Drive In
This place has some of the best local food, and some of the most delicious burgers around. It’s a wonderful choice if you find yourself in southwestern Minnesota.
Facebook/Gordy’s Hi-Hat
Since 1960, Gordy & Marilyn have been serving up the most delicious classic burgers, shakes, and more. Gordy’s is definitely a favorite of many Minnesotans.
Facebook/Newts
With the best burgers in Rochester, this place is absolutely a must-visit. The drinks are always amazing and the food is top-notch.
Facebook/The Landing at Lake Alex
This place has some of the most delicious seafood, friendly people, and an awesome atmosphere.
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