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  Café Brenda

  300 1st Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55401 US +1-612-342-9230

  WAREHOUSE DISTRICT. A multi-ethnic, stylish restaurant, Café Brenda has been called "the best in healthy dining." Noted for its gourmet vegetarian and seafood cuisine, the restaurant features chilled soba noodle salad with spicy ginger-tahini dressing, fresh salmon or walleye, and signature weekend croquettes. Don't forget to enjoy a terrific dessert made with maple syrup or honey instead of refined sugar. The dining area offers a romantic setting and great views.

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  Erté

  323 13th Ave NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 US +1-612-623-4211

  NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS. Hints of Art Deco style can be found in Erté's playful decor, which features seat covers fashioned from black button-down shirts, leopard-print patterns, and prints of the namesake artist's elegant, linear works. The wallet-pleasing steakhouse not only serves affordable cuts of meat, but it also offers superb fresh seafood. Prime sirloin and a petite filet are highlights of the beef selection, while halibut, trout, and scallops are representative of the seafood options. Even with stiff steakhouse competition nearby, Erté's lighthearted atmosphere and varied menu set it apart.

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  Jax Café

  1928 NE University Ave Minneapolis, MN 55418 US +1-612-789-7297

  NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS. The menu mainstay at this landmark restaurant (since the 1930s) is a mouthwatering selection of steaks. Enjoy the legendary broiled New York sirloin or prime rib. An ultra-long bar has a stained glass window that depicts the seven dwarfs. Call ahead for reservations, and a black matchbook bearing your name will be waiting at your table.

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  Kokomo's Island Cafe

  319 South Avenue Bloomington, MN 55425 +1-952-698-3072

  Kokomos Island Cafe where Key West meets the tasty, spicy flavors of the Caribbean. Your taste buds will delight in the array of mouth-watering dishes prepared with fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. Entrees include items like Key West Lime Chicken, Beach Kabobs, Black Pearl Ribs, Tiki-Koko Shrimp Platter and Castaway Tilapia. Kokomo's also serves up some great salad options. On the Lil' Surfer menu, kids will enjoy their choices like popcorn shrimp, tender chicken fingers and more favorites. Relax to the sounds of steel drum music and an Island setting.

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  McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant

  800 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55402 US +1-612-338-3300

  DOWNTOWN. This well-known seafood establishment is dressed for success with dark woods, a stained-glass ceiling, and polished brass details. The crisply attired waitstaff and huge printed menu (it changes twice daily) match the air of luxury. Seafood is flown in from Hawaii, British Columbia, and Florida, assuring diners of the best of the season. Dungeness crab is a work of art, oysters are plump and juicy, and clam chowder is absolutely divine. Great when you want to impress.

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  Restaurant Max

  215 Fourth Street South Minneapolis, MN US +1-612-340-0303

  DOWNTOWN. Restaurant Max caters to a variety of lifestyles and culinary tastes to create a dynamic dining experience perfect for any occasion. Restaurant Max is a great place for a business lunch, fine dinner or even a late-night drink. For lunch, choose from one of their specialty flatbreads, grilled to perfection and topped with your choice of sautéed chicken, beef, veal or assorted vegetables. For dinner, try the tender roasted duck breast or sesame scallops.

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  The Oceanaire Seafood Room

  1300 Nicollet Ave Hyatt Regency Hotel, 2nd fl Minneapolis, MN 55403 US +1-612-333-2277

  LORING PARK. The Oceanaire is a '50s kind of place in the best sense -comfortable booths, Tommy Dorsey tunes, relish trays, informed waiters, and a bar with eight different kinds of oysters. The menu changes daily, and skilled preparations allow fresh flavors to shine through. Seafood dishes often reflect regional preferences, and you can be assured of perfect cooking. Service is exquisite, and huge portions are easily shared (you can also get a half-order).