The McKee List; 25+ Essential Twin Cities Dining Spots

I’m often asked by clients where they should head for their first dinner in their new Twin Cities neighborhood. To me, a home isn’t just four walls; it’s the community, the culture, and, absolutely, the food. We are incredibly lucky to live in a city that punches so far above its weight class when it comes to dining. Here's where I would send you...

The Icons

• Best Go-to: All Saints gun to my head, favorite spot in the city

• Best Fine Dining: Demi to pull out all the stops

• Best Dining Experience: Travail Kitchen and Amusements amazing food and so much fun

• Best Steakhouse: Manny’s Steakhouse old school classic steakhouse done right

  
  

Aesthetic & Vibey

• Best Swanky Lounge: PS Steak perfect for a mood-setting cocktail

• Best Wine Bar: Small Hours intimate, cool, and effortless

• Best Italian: Dario stunning interiors and incredible pasta

• Best Modern Steakhouse: Porzana the Pa amb Tomaquet may be my favorite bite in the city

• Best Japanese: Sanjusan or Kado No Mise two amazing spots plus a lovely little whiskey bar all in one building

Essential Roots

• Best Southeast Asian: Diane’s Place the Hmong sausage + literally any pastry is the move

• Best Pho: Quang Restaurant the king of Pho in Minneapolis

• Best Chinese: Mandarin Kitchen for Dim Sum

• Best Deli: Cecil’s Deli or Kramarczuk’s are both absolute legends

• Best Tacos: Nixta for upscale or Maya Cuisine for casual

Elevated Casual

• Best Burger: Parlour Bar the burger that started the smash burger revolution

• Best Wings: Monte Carlo the best dry-rub in the game

• Best Fish & Chips: The Anchor Fish & Chips get the battered sausage too

• Best Fast/Casual: World Street Kitchen delicious global flavors on the go

• Best Cocktails: Meteor high-end drinks in a low-end dive

  
  

Sweet Treats

• Best Patisserie: Marc Heu Pâtisserie pastries that are almost too beautiful to eat

• Best Ice Cream: Milkjam Creamery or Bebezito for inventive flavors and classics

• Best Dessert Program: Spoon and Stable one restaurant where I'll never say no to dessert

  
  

The "True Minnesota" Experience

• Best Midwest Experience: Creekside Supper Club if you are new to the Midwest, consider this your initiation. Popovers are required.

Our dining scene is world-class, and I love nothing more than helping my clients navigate the best pockets of the Metro. If you’re ready to move into a neighborhood that tastes as good as it looks, I’m here to help you find it.