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Brasa RotisserieSee Brasa Rotisserie Video ($$)
(1108 ratings)

600 E Hennepin Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 379-3030
www.brasa.us
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Braised Beef
4.5 out of 5
1108 ratings
George & The DragonSee George & The Dragon Video ($$)
(1130 ratings)

813 W 50th St Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 208-1047
www.ganddpub.com
  • Bacon & Onion Dip
    caramelized onions, cream cheese, mayo, mustard, Parmesan topped w/ bacon & baked; served w/ sliced toasted bread; looks good
  • G&D Banh Mi Sandwich
    5-spice Compart pork, green beans, pickled carrots & daikon, wasabi mayo; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1130 ratings
opened in 2011; Filipino flair in an English pub
Herbivorous ButcherSee Herbivorous Butcher Video ($$)
(228 ratings)

507 1st Ave NE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 208-0992
www.theherbivorousbutcher...
  • Vegan Italian Cold Cut
    vegan "pastrami", "capicola", "salty ham", "pepperoni", mozarella cheese, lettuce, red onions, cherry peppers, oil & vinegar; "it's fantastic!" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Vegan Turkey & Dill Havarti Sandwich
    everything is vegan...including "turkey" & "havarti"
4.5 out of 5
228 ratings
since 2014; "serving small-batch, locally-sourced, all-natural meat alternatives that are always fresh, flavorful, and protein-rich"
Kramarczuk's Sausage Company ($$)
(514 ratings)

215 E Hennepin Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 379-3018
www.kramarczuk.com
  • Combination Plate
    top seller; large cabbage roll, three pyrohy, choice of sausage & sauerkraut
  • Cabbage Roll (Holubets)
    cabbage leaves stuffed w/ mixture of beef, pork and rice served w/ a tomato cream sauce; looks good
  • Krakowska Sausage
    made from hand trimmed pork loins combined w/ spices including garlic & white pepper; ready to eat and best served w/ cheese & crackers; also available sliced as a luncheon meat (Guy had the sandwich)
  • Varenyky
    dough dumplings stuffed w/ meat, cheese & potato, sauerkraut or sweet cheese served w/ sour cream or horseradish sour cream sauce
4.5 out of 5
514 ratings
est. 1954; Minneapolis landmark; Eastern European cuisine; sausage, bread and piroshky "made by hand from scratch w/ the finest and freshest ingredients"; Other Recipes: Szegedin Goulash
Pizzeria LolaSee Pizzeria Lola Video ($$)
(1327 ratings)

5557 Xerxes Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 424-8338
www.pizzerialola.com
  • Lady ZaZa (Pizza)
    pizza w/ house-made Korean sausage and kimchi, serrano peppers, soy chili glaze, scallions & sesame oil; looks good
  • My Sha-Roni! (Pizza)
    pizza w/ house red sauce, mozzarella, natural-casing pepperoni & house-made fennel sausage; looks good
  • The Sunnyside (Pizza)
    pizza w/ La Quercia Guanciale, pecorino, cream, leeks & two soft eggs; break egg yolk and spread across pizza
4.5 out of 5
1327 ratings
"Korean immigrant, inspired by the pure love of food, joy and her mother's own delicious cooking, quits her day job, opens an artisan pizza pie place and names it after her dog" (from its website); pies cooked in copper-covered, wood-fire French pizza oven (Le Panyol); pizza dough takes 2 days to make; Andrew Zimmern made guest appearance; Other Recipes: Roasted Cauliflower w/ Calabrian Chile
Red Cow - Minneapolis ($$)
(1356 ratings)

208 N 1st Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 238-0050
redcowmn.com
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • "60/40" Burger
    top seller; 60% ground beef & 40% ground bacon patty, cheddar, beer mustard & candied bacon, served on a toasted bun w/ fries & pickle spear; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1356 ratings
est. 2013; rustic restaurant serving gourmet burgers, craft beer, wine & cocktails
Spoon and Stable ($$$)
(1253 ratings)

211 N 1st St Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 224-9850
www.spoonandstable.com
As Seen On:
Best Thing I Ever Ate, Episode: "Big Cheese"
  • Cheese Curd Stuffed Bratwurst
    smoked pheasant bratwurst, cheese curds, fennel & green apple slaw, yellow mustard
4.5 out of 5
1253 ratings
opened in 2014; vintage stables converted into a French-inspired restaurant
Al's BreakfastSee Al's Breakfast Video ($)
(582 ratings)

413 14th Ave SE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 331-9991
4.0 out of 5
582 ratings
"we're sort of a dump aspiring to be a dive" (owner); long lines; crazy (fun) cook; James Beard-award-winning; recommended by fans
Anchor Fish & Chips ($$)
(664 ratings)

302 13th Ave NE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 676-1300
www.theanchorfishandchips...
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Fish & Chips
    fried cod (1 large piece); fried in beef tallow (beef fat); looks good
4.0 out of 5
664 ratings
Irish pub
Broders Cucina ItalianaSee Broders Cucina Italiana Video ($$)
(195 ratings)

2308 W 50th St Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 925-3113
broders.com
  • Prosciutto & Arugula Pizza
    thin crust; w/ garlic & mozzarella; looks good
  • Fettuccine alla Bolognese
    top seller; house made pasta w/ house made classic meat sauce of Bologna; looks good
4.0 out of 5
195 ratings
opened in 1982; also an Italian store/deli; pasta made fresh daily by a large floor-standing pasta maker & sheeter; recommended by Guy Fieri's cameraman (Anthony "Chico" Rodriguez)
Buster's on 28th ($$)
(321 ratings)

4204 28th Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-0911
busterson28th.com
  • Beer-Braised Beef
    beef braised in a stout beer for six hours then topped w/ roasted red pepper cream cheese; served w/ homemade salt & vinegar potato chips; looks good
  • Steak Sandwich
    thinly sliced & sauteed w/ caramelized onions & bacon then topped w/ homemade blue cheese sauce & topped w/ house made potato chips; looks good
4.0 out of 5
321 ratings
opened in 2007; favorite neighborhood gastropub & hangout; burnt down in 2013 & neighbors contributed to have it re-built
Emily's Lebanese DelicatessenSee Emily's Lebanese Delicatessen Video ($)
(246 ratings)

641 University Ave NE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 379-4069
www.emilyslebanesedeli.co...
  • Lamb Shish Kabob
  • Lamb Tongue
    you have to special order
  • Meat Pie
4.0 out of 5
246 ratings
Fulton Brewery ($)
(184 ratings)

414 6th Ave N Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 333-3208
fultonbeer.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Beer
    Jeff tried these samples: Lonely Blonde, Ringer American Pale Ale, Sweet Child of Vine Ipa, Worthy Adversary Russian Imperial Stout
4.0 out of 5
184 ratings
free beer samplings; free tour available
Gandhi Mahal ($$)
(356 ratings)

3025 E Franklin Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-5222
gandhimahal.com
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
    chicken in tomato cream sauce flavored w/ fenugreek leaves; looks good
  • Dal
    thick lentil stew; use naan (Indian bread) to dip
4.0 out of 5
356 ratings
mission is to provide high quality, healthy food that promotes a peaceful mind & experience in a soothing environment; dedicated to the peaceful principles that Mohandas Gandhi advocated in his lifetime
Hell's Kitchen ($$)
(2802 ratings)

80 S 9th St Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 332-4700
www.hellskitcheninc.com
As Seen On:
Cheap Eats, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Toasted Sausage Bread
    baked w/ house breakfast sausage, toasted walnuts, black currants, spices & black coffee; looks good
4.0 out of 5
2802 ratings
est. 2002; local institution specializing in twists on old favorites plus award-winning breakfast & brunch
Holy Land ($)
(385 ratings)

2513 Central Ave NE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55418
(612) 781-2627
holylandbrand.com
  • Arabic Shawirma
    choice of beef & lamb mix or boneless whole chicken marinated in house spices, slow-cooked & then sliced (Guy got chicken); looks good
  • Falafel
    spicy ground chick peas, parsley, onion, garlic & house spices
  • Hummus
    fresh garbanzo beans (chick peas), carefully mixed w/ tahini (sesame paste), fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic & olive oil; looks good
4.0 out of 5
385 ratings
est. 1986; market-restaurant-hummus factory-bakery serving Middle Eastern cuisine; started w/ 700-sq-ft, now takes a whole city block
Lu's Sandwiches ($)
(414 ratings)

2624 Nicollet Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 870-0350
lusandwiches.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Minneapolis, MN"
  • Banh Mi Sandwich Challenge
    2.5-ft (4-lbs) pork banh mi sandwich in 30 minutes; Casey lost
4.0 out of 5
414 ratings
mission is to serve quality food w/ excellent customer service aiming to help making the dining part of your life simply Happier; multiple locations
Maria's CafeSee Maria's Cafe Video ($)
(249 ratings)

1113 E Franklin Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 870-9842
www.mariascafe.com
As Seen On:
$24 in 24, Episode: "Minneapolis"
  • Cachapas Venezolanas (Corn Pancakes)
    signature dish; add Cotija cheese...do not add syrup!
4.0 out of 5
249 ratings
est. 1993; in Ancient Traders Market; fusion of North & South American cuisines
Matt's Bar ($)
(1916 ratings)

3500 Cedar Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 722-7072
mattsbar.com
  • Jucy Lucy
    Hamburger stuffed w/ cheese; looks good; Hamburger stuffed w/ cheese; purposely spelled wrong; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1916 ratings
#47 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown)
Food War: Matt's Bar's vs. 5-8 Club's... Matt's Bar won (3-votes-to-2)
Northbound Smokehouse & Brewpub ($$)
(450 ratings)

2716 E 38th St Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 208-1450
northboundbrewpub.com
  • 18-Hour Porketta Sandwich
    "Iron Range" classic; smoked porketta, smoked Swiss & sauteed onions on an egg bun; Served w/ side of BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Smoked Wings
    Buffalo, Sweet & Spicy, or Jerk rub; served w/ ranch or bleu cheese dressing; Guy got Jerk rub
4.0 out of 5
450 ratings
opened in 2012; full-service restaurant w/ an on-site craft brewery; neighborhood, crowd-funded, investment model where $1000 investment got you free beer for life (cool idea!)
Quang Restaurant ($$)
(1365 ratings)

2719 Nicollet Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 870-4739
www.quang-restaurant.com
  • Banh Bao
    pork, egg & Chinese sausage bun; rolled w/ a twist & steamed
4.0 out of 5
1365 ratings
est. 1989; family-owned traditional Vietnamese restaurant
Red Wagon Pizza CoSee Red Wagon Pizza Co Video ($$)
(332 ratings)

5416 Penn Ave S Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 259-7147
www.redwagon-mpls.com
  • Red Wagon Pizza
    thin crust pizza w/ house cheese over red sauce topped w/ crispy sopressata ribbons, banana peppers & house made sausage; finished w/ chili flakes & fig balsamic; looks good
  • Tortellini Alla Panna
    hand-rolled tortellini filled w/ spinach, house ricotta & lemon; tossed in creamy white wine sauce w/ peas & Everett's ham; looks good
4.0 out of 5
332 ratings
opened in 2014; 36 beers on tap & offers an eclectic list of 20 moderately-priced wines by the glass; recommended by Guy Fieri's crew
Revival ($$)
(1204 ratings)

4537 Nicollet Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55419
(612) 236-4101
www.revivalrestaurants.co...
  • Chicken & Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
    fried chicken thigh, sunny-side egg, white gravy, honey butter, syrup, served on waffles w/ pickles; "perfect breakfast sandwich!" -Marc Murphy; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1204 ratings
est. 2015; Southern restaurant w/ award-winning fried chicken & classic comfort food
Shuang Cheng Restaurant ($$)
(412 ratings)

1320 4th St SE Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 378-0208
www.shuangchengrestaurant...
  • Walleye
    fish steamed w/ ginger & scallions; "off the charts tasty!" -Alex Guarnaschelli
4.0 out of 5
412 ratings
opened in 1990; serving Cantonese menu featuring fresh seafood
Smack ShackSee Smack Shack Video ($$)
(1212 ratings)

603 N Washington Ave Map It!
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 259-7288
smack-shack.com
  • Lobster Mac
    mac & cheese w/ lobster & Taleggio cheese & topped w/ Panko bread crumbs; looks good
  • Roasted Lamb Sandwich
    sliced roasted lamb soaked in au jus, fennel seed slaw, saffron aioli on toasted French bread; served w/ side of au jus; "This has got to be in the top greatest lamb sandwiches I've had...oh my gosh, that is the sandwich of sandwiches!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Lobster Lucy
    half-pound burger stuffed w/ Taleggio & American cheese, caramelized onions, lobster claw, & tarragon aioli; looks good
  • Seafood Boil
    lobster, crab legs, or jumbo shrimp boil; served w/ red potatoes, Polish sausage, corn on the cob, coastal slaw, griddled milk bread, & drawn butter; looks good
4.0 out of 5
1212 ratings
started as a food truck parked inside a dive bar & prepared food for the bar (The 1029 Bar); the bar expanded to be the Smack Shack of today
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