Twin Cities' Best Romantic Bar

Romantic and serene, this historic restaurant captivates with its cozy atmosphere, Mississippi River view and creative heartland cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Great for Escaping the Buffet Brunches in Town”
• “Wonderful Brunch experience!!”
• “Everything of the best”
• “Good food, horrible waitstaff service”
• “Great Date!”

Tips: Dress to the nines, or maybe just to the fives, and you’ll be fine—leave the jeans and sneakers at home.

Nicollet Island Inn Restaurant

Surprisingly good gourmet grub melds seamlessly with jazzed-up bar food at this cozy neighborhood fave.

Reviews:

• “Good Food – Poor Service”
• “Check it out!!!”
• “Avoid Monday Nights”
• “Just love this place! Great food! great service!”
• “Love Eli’s!!”

Tips: This is one of the only places in Minneapolis that serves food until 1am seven days a week—perfect for a classy nibble after seeing a show down the street at the Orpheum.

Eli’s Bar & Grill

It’s more pretty patrons and less Lake Calhoun vista that make for a great view at this hot spot.

Reviews:

• “Not as great as I expected”
• “great food, even better deserts”
• “Avoid eating dinner in the bar.”
• “GREAT SERVICE, INVITING ATMOSPHERE”
• “wonderful experience”

Tips: Free parking tokens are available in the restaurant for the
garage at 2900 Thomas Avenue South. For only $3, you can have their
valet park it for you.

View Restaurant & Bar or email View Restaurant & Bar

This romantic Cathedral Hill institution’s primarily Mediterranean cuisine has aroused appetites for 30 years.

Reviews:

• “What a special evening”
• “Best patio in the twin cities”
• “best service, top notch flavors, cozy romantic ambiance”
• “Impressive Chef’s tasting menu and a great date night location…”
• “Great location and ambience.”

Tips: While the bar is open through all the hours listed, the restaurant has set lunch and dinner hours. Lunch hours Monday-Saturday are 11:15am-1:30pm, dinner hours Monday-Thursday are 5:30pm-10pm, dinner hours Friday-Saturday are 5pm-11pm. Sunday brunch hours are 10:30am-2pm and Sunday dinner hours are 5pm-10pm

W.A. Frost & Company or email W.A. Frost & Company