Twin Cities' Best See and Be Seen Bar

An old-fashioned Irish pub inside the glass-and-granite confines of downtown Minneapolis’ Towle Building.

Reviews:

• “Great place in the city!”
• “A Relaxing Hangout”
• “love it”
• “Good stuff!”

Tips: The bar hosts an occasional concert by prominent Irish musical acts such as Tommy Makem.

Kieran’s Irish Pub or email Kieran’s Irish Pub

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

A show-stopping Italian beauty on Block E serves up stylishly inspired fare.

Reviews:

• “5 Star Corporate & Private Event Destination”
• “Great Food”
• “Not worth the effort”
• “horrible horrible waiter Gerald”
• “exceptional service, great food.”

Tips: For late-night conversation, stay away from tables near the bar. People-watching is great, but the music can be loud.

Bellanotte or email Bellanotte

This sleek hotel lounge has all the glitz and glam of a hip-hop video.

Reviews:

• “Hello? Anyone here?”
• “Get a staff”
• “had fun but it’s not perfect”
• “Fun, classy, but pricey”
• “Not a very good experience”

Tips: The dress code is strictly enforced here, so be sure to come in business casual at the minimum.

Infinity Room

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

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

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

An uber-hip hangout with imaginative, Minnesota-influenced pan-Asian fare.

Reviews:

• “Anniversary”
• “i LOVE AZIA”
• “Best Asian Fusion Restaurant in the Twin Cities”
• “Overrated and Overpriced! Lack of Parking—you’re forced to valet.”
• “Average food, spendy, not customer friendly, look out for ants”

Tips: The main dining room offers the best people-watching and the warmest atmosphere.

Azia & Caterpillar Lounge or email Azia & Caterpillar Lounge

This warm and friendly Kansas City export is a welcome addition in St. Louis Park.

Reviews:

• “Underrated Restaurant!”
• “EXTREMELY UNDER RATED RESTAURANT!!”
• “Best Mac & Cheese in the cities. Great Rasberry beer! Fun Atomosphere.”
• “Great neighborhood place”
• “Worst dining experience ever!”

Tips: Request a table near a fireplace on cold winter nights.

McCoy’s Public House

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