Twin Cities' Best Martini

The Radisson’s downtown eatery dresses up Midwestern fare, but keeps prices reasonable.

Reviews:

• “A Great Restaurant for Lunch”
• “Not worth it”
• “Great service and great food”
• “Wood Smoke Aromatherapy”
• “Awkward setting, mediocre service, OK food”

Tips: Try the flaming coconut flirt, a tropical punch-like concoction made with passion fruit liqueur and served in a coconut shell with a flaming sugar cube stirrer.

FireLake Grill House or email FireLake Grill House

USDA prime beef, elegant tableside service and mammoth martinis.

Reviews:

• “Totally agree with the “others to try first” reviewer from January"
• “Great food!”
• “Others to try first”
• “The best meal I’ve ever had!”
• “A Wonderful Evening”

Tips: Rare means rare: If you don’t want a cool, red center, move to medium.

Morton’s – The Steakhouse or email Morton’s – The Steakhouse

With sushi and martinis, this trendy nightspot in the Grand Hotel elevates the Minneapolis scene to a new level.

Reviews:

• “Hotdogs at home would be better!!!!”
• “What a shame..”
• “I walked out grumpy!”
• “Horrible and Slooooowww Service for Sushi Sunday”
• “Over-rated”

Tips: Martini Blu isn’t just a nightclub. Meet here for a power breakfast or lunch during daylight hours.

Martini Blu

Sultry fusion fare, heady cocktails and an anything-goes attitude make this the Twin Cities’ prime party spot.

Reviews:

• “Better as a “trendy” bar, but not worth the visit otherwise"
• “Great food but pricey and noisy”
• “I will never return to Chino Latino”
• “If I could make babies with Chino Latino, I would.”
• “good food, great ambiance”

Tips: Feeling flirty? Sit at the big Congregation Table with complete strangers. You never know who you might meet.

Chino Latino

Feast on Russian fare and sip on some 200 vodka varieties at this upscale Robbinsdale favorite.

Reviews:

• “Never again!”
• “Top notch Vodka & funny bartender… but that’s about it.”
• “Fine Dining or just another cheap bar?”
• “Last review? It was written by a St. Petersburg employee”
• “Imperial Russia in Robbinsdale!”

Tips: The restaurant does a special brunch 11am-3pm on Thanksgiving, Easter and Mother’s Day.

St. Petersburg Restaurant or email St. Petersburg Restaurant

This elegant, small-town eatery serves up hearty, big-appetite fare.

Reviews:

• “Amazing food and superb service”
• “Friendly service!”
• “Axel’s in Mendota: Talk about rude!!!”
• “Excellent food, inconsistent service”
• “Wonderful!”

Tips: Axel’s offers outdoor seating in the summer, and the view of the river town is delightful.

Axel’s River Grille

This downtown St. Paul eatery offers slick digs for the swank and adventurous.

Reviews:

• “Closed”
• “Oops, closed.”
• “New Menu, Still Great Food”
• “Good food, appealing ambience, and indifferent service”
• “Not a bad place to stop”

Tips: The stage seating may compromise your dignity. Don’t risk unintentional exposure: Ask for a table near the windows.

Fhima’s

A sleek, chic nightspot ups the glam factor at Minneapolis’ Block E.

Reviews:

• “Trying to be something it’s not”
• “Good Thursdays”
• “We were NOT impressed!”
• “High End”
• “never will attend again”

Tips: Dress code is upscale, and strictly enforced. Dig something swanky out of the back of your closet.

Escape Ultra-Lounge

A throwback to the time when supper clubs dotted the Minnesota landscape like marshmallows on Jell-O.

Reviews:

• “Check your receipt”
• “The best dinner I’ve had in years.”
• “Best dining experience”
• “Best service anywhere, cocktails are to die for, steaks are excellent”
• “The Real Thing: A Supper Club to Die For”

Tips: Jensen’s also does banquet parties for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and anniversaries. Call (651) 688-7969 for more information.

Jensen’s Supper Club

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