Craving contemporary American cuisine? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end New American restaurants around Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Butcher & The Boar
Topping the list is Butcher & The Boar. Located at 1121 Hennepin Ave. downtown, the beer garden and eatery is the most popular high-end New American restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,348 reviews on Yelp.
This establishment opened in 2012 with the idea of creating a festive and communal dining experience with American craft food, beer and bourbon, according to the business' website.
Expect steaks and smoked meats, seafood, sausage and more. Look for menu options like Chilean sea bass with prosciutto, English peas, radish and mint; a cold-smoked rack of lamb with sweet potato hummus, zucchini and pine nut; and wood-grilled oysters drizzled with Parmesan butter.
2. 112 Eatery
Next up is downtown's 112 Eatery, situated at 112 N. Third St. With 4.5 stars out of 1,032 reviews on Yelp, the New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.
Expect a variety of small and large upscale dishes including pasta, seafood and meat. Standout dinner menu options include the fabiola tortellini, pork short ribs, Chinese fried eggs and the house 112 cheeseburger. Thirsty? Try a glass or bottle of domestic or international wine. The wine menu can be seen here.
3. Spoon and Stable
North Loop's Spoon and Stable, located at 211 N. First St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy bar and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 600 reviews.
This establishment is located in what once was a horse stable dating back to 1906, according to the restaurant's website. Chef and owner Gavin Kaysen's cuisine is focused on the seasonality of the Midwest and culturally inspired by French cuisine.
Look for menu options like bison tartare, red wine poached eggs and duck eggs Benedict for brunch, and raw oysters, ricotta tortellini and braised veal belly for dinner.
A variety of classic and signature cocktails are available on the bar menu, including the whiskey-based Brainstorm with Jameson, Cocchi Americano and Benedictine, or the gin-laced Bee's Knees with J Carver barrel gin, solar honey and lemon.
4. Cafe Alma
Cafe Alma, a cafe and New American spot in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood, is another much-loved, pricey go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 416 Yelp reviews. Head over to 528 University Ave. SE to see for yourself.
Chef and owner Alex Roberts opened Alma in 1999. The restaurant is open seven days a week and offers two distinctive dining experiences for brunch and dinner.
Alma offers three-course meals nightly. First-course options include lettuce salad, roasted red beets, yellowtail crudo or a crispy soft-cooked egg. Next, choose between pasta, quail, crepe or agnolotti as a second course. Finally, opt for halibut, carnitas, pork belly or arctic char for a final plate. Thirsty? Wine and cocktails are available on the libations menu. See the full menu here.
