10 Restaurants With A View In Minneapolis, Minnesota

restaurants with a view in minneapolis
Gabriel
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When is the perfect time to visit Minneapolis you may ask? The best time is any time of the year actually! Yes, even during winter. The other half of the famed ‘Twin Cities’, the other being the capital St. Paul, has a lot to offer every kind of visitor. Known primarily as an artsy destination, the city is now known as a tourist destination for those who love music, the performing arts, parks, nature, and food. Lake Nokomis is one attraction that locals and tourists cannot get enough of. Minnehaha Park has an expansive collection of pathways, greens, trees, a waterfall, and a restaurant. Speaking of restaurants, Minneapolis is not lacking in this aspect. Some of these even provide a view of the city or nature. So if you want to indulge in the best food while taking in great scenery, look through our list of restaurants with a view in Minneapolis, Minnesota, below.

1. Café & Bar Lurcat


This place is known to serve some of the best American cuisines in the city. Seafood is their specialty with the kitchen churning out plate after plate of these goodies and more. Dropping by this place means that you need to try their lobster and crabcakes created by Chef Jordan Swiler! This you can do while enjoying a view of the Loring Greenway and Loring Pond just across the street. It does not get any better than that.

Café & Bar Lurcat

Address: 1624 Harmon Place Minneapolis, MN 55403

Website: Café & Bar Lurcat

Average price for two people: USD 31-60

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2. Union Rooftop


Union Rooftop is known as one of the best restaurants in the city. It also doubles as a fun place to hang out. Friends and families love to devour huge servings of their famous steaks, burgers, and pasta. Guests dine on these chef-driven dishes while taking in a good view of the city. So breathtaking is the scenery that it makes the experience of dining here doubly sweet.

Union Rooftop

Address: 731 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Website: Union Rooftop

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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3. Esker Grove


Esker Grove restaurant is in one of the most coveted locations in the city. Diners of the place get to see a glimpse of two landmarks, The Walker Art Center and The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Sit at the deck to get a better view of these while you take your brunch or dinner. Executive Chef Doug Flicker and his culinary team use ingredients that are in season to come up with the luscious, artful fare.

Esker Grove

Address: 723 Vineland Place Minneapolis, MN, 55403

Website: Esker Grove

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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4. Aster Café


This restaurant offers a magnificent view of the great Mississippi River and the skyline across it. The vibe here is very Parisian and reminds travelers of the sidewalk cafes lining up this European city. The food they serve here is at the highest level of excellence. This comes in the form of American and European dishes. They have an impressive line-up of draft beer and wines.

Aster Café

Address: 125 SE Main St. Minneapolis, MN 55414

Website: Aster Café

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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5. Psycho Suzi's


Psycho Suzi’s is a tiki bar that serves some of the best tasting American food in the city. They are also known to have some of the best mixologists that whip up the best cocktails this side of town. The tiki setting adds so much character to the place that it has become one of the most popular night haunts for those seeking good food and excellent drinks. Every diner gets a view of the beautiful Mississippi River from the restaurants’ patio.

Psycho Suzi's

Address: 1900 Marshall St. Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55418

Website: Psycho Suzi’s

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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6. Betty Danger’s Country Club


This is one restaurant that provides a very different dining experience to its customers. While the main dining room is fine, select customers can take in magnificent views by enjoying their American and Mexican specialties in the restaurant’s own Ferris wheel. Enchanting river and city views are what you get if you choose to dine here. Aside from the fantastic food, the 60-foot ride has become the restaurants’ draw to attract more customers. For a one-of-a-kind dining experience, come to Betty Danger’s Country Club!

Betty Danger’s Country Club

Address: 2501 Marshall Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418

Website: Betty Danger’s Country Club

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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7. Stella's Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar


This place can get very busy on any given day or night! Seafood is definitely on the menu here. They have a long list of lobster, crabs, fish, shrimps, and oysters on their menu. Meat lovers will rejoice at the succulent and flavorful steaks they serve. The rooftop of the restaurant is where you can take in a good view of the city.

Stella's Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar

Address: 1400 W Lake St Minneapolis, MN 55408

Website: Stella’s Fish Café & Prestige Oyster Bar

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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Sandcastle can be very busy at any time of the day. The place is a self-service type of restaurant where you can get the best-tasting comfort food to fill up your belly. Satisfy your hunger by ordering any of their hotdogs or Mexican dishes. And while you sit at their table, you get the most beautiful view of Lake Nokomis. Beers come in tap and tall boys or tall cans and wines come in tap, carafe, and bottles.

Sandcastle

Address: 4955 Nokomis Parkway West Minneapolis, MN 55417

Website: Sandcastle

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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9. Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar


Customers may find their menu of choice an odd combination but it actually works. An impressive array of sushi rolls are mixed with American favorites and traditional Italian fare. The culinary team came up with this unique twist to cater to a broader range of diners. All this you can have while taking in the city views from the restaurant’s rooftop.

Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar

Address: 825 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55402

Website: Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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10. Libertine


A visit here will grant you a taste of some of the best Mexican and American dishes you can ever have in the country. You also have to taste their well-curated cocktails! Pair these two and you have a winning combination. Diners flock to this place especially for their Dad’s Triple Bypass Burger which includes three humongous burger patties. This is literally to die for. Another thing that is to die for is the city view you can get by choosing a table on the rooftop!

Libertine

Address: 3001 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55408

Website: Libertine

Average price for two people: USD 11-30

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Take in the food while taking in the view

Loring Park, Minneapolis (33773387772)
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Sharon Mollerus used under CC BY 2.0

Excellent food paired with excellent views is what you will get once you dine in these places. You cannot go wrong with any of these restaurants with a view in Minneapolis.

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