#1

El LORO Mexican Restaurant Mexican 99 Willow Bnd, Minneapolis (763) 537-9688  This reveiw is actually for the one in Coon Rapids. It has beautifully painted murals on the walls and marriachi bands on Thursday nights. The food is the most authentic I have had around here and plenty of portions for your doller. Try one of everyt...

#2	Uptown Bar & Cafe 3018 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis (612) 823-5704  Uptown has it all: a great place to catch a show and cure any ill after-effects the next morning. Great bloodys and huge portions.

#3	Babalu Restaurant Caribbean, Latin 800 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis (612) 746-3158  The atmosphere is wonderful- a vacation destination right in the warehouse district. Great live music!!

#4

Alaska American, Seafood, Fine Dining 6501 Wayzata Boulevard, Minneapolis (952) 541-9900  We were delighted to fine a quiet, warm atmosphere with a round table for the seven of us. Prices were remarkably reasonable for the "upscale" adjective used in the description of said place. But then, the term upscale was somewhat misleading. S...

#5

Java Restaurant 2801 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis (612) 870-7871  I abosulutely LOVE this restaurant Ive tried some of the other Greek restaurants in town like Jerusalems, Falafel King, Its Greek to me, etc... but I by far like Java the best there fried vegetables are the best by far along with there hummus...they ...

#6

Ruth's Chris Steak House Steak House 920 2nd Avenue South Suite 100, Minneapolis (612) 672-9000  This was the 4th or 5th time I've been to Ruth's and I will continue to return. It was my wife's birthday and they treated her to a complimentary dessert with a candle and it was a special night. The food was delicious as always. The service, comi...

#7

Milio's Sandwiches 219 Oak Street Southeast, Minneapolis (612) 331-7827  Big Mikes is pick up or delivery. So it's short coming in ambience is not an issue. However, it is certainly made up for by the very friendly staff. The subs are always awesome! Anyone I have ever taken there becomes a frequent customer. Try it....

#8

Big 10 Restaurant & Bar 606 Washington Ave Se, Minneapolis (612) 378-0467  Let's be honest, the place is pretty much a dive but has absolutely, bar none, the best hot subs in the Twin Cities. Free popcorn for everyone and absolutely no concerns when the kids spill. My favorite establishment in college many years ago, and ...

#9

Its Greek To Me Greek, Catering 626 West Lake Street, Minneapolis (612) 825-9922  This is the best and most Authentic Greek food in the Twin Cities. The Octopus is to die for and the Roast leg of Lamb is tender and delicious. Don't order the steak as you might be dissapointed, but you should be trying the Greek dishes anyway, so i...

#10

Nye's Polonaise Room Polish 112 E Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis (612) 379-2021  One of the star's of Minneapolis. This place is a cultural institution. Fun Polish food, and look for the accordion polka on the weekends (or whenever it is). Call for reservations on the weekends. Last time we were there we saw the red hat ladies...