The best restaurants in Lakeville
81 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back counter-serve Mexican chain with Baja-style tacos & burritos, plus gluten-free options.
Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsOle Piper Family Restaurant and Sports Bar
RestaurantsLongtime strip-mall bar & grill offering a large pub grub menu & drinks, plus sports on TV.
Ole Piper Family Restaurant and Sports Bar
RestaurantsCaribou Coffee
RestaurantsCoffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.
Caribou Coffee
RestaurantsCaribou Coffee
RestaurantsCoffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.
Caribou Coffee
RestaurantsTeresa's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTeresa's Mexican Restaurant keeps Lakeville happy with crowd-pleasing classics and legit flavors, from veggie and steak plates to saucy…
Teresa's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Parian Mexican Restaurant | Lakeville
RestaurantsEl Parian Mexican Restaurant | Lakeville keeps things classic in the best way, with heaping plates of fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas,…
El Parian Mexican Restaurant | Lakeville
RestaurantsPapa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsChain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsCaribou Coffee
RestaurantsCoffeehouse chain serving signature drinks, mochas & lattes, plus coffee & breakfast.
Caribou Coffee
RestaurantsGoodcents
RestaurantsCold & hot subs, pastas & salads fill out the menu at this simple, counter-serve chain.
Goodcents
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsBlue Ox Sandwich Factory
RestaurantsBlue Ox Sandwich Factory does stacked sandwiches, soups and proper shakes, plus salads with personality. The Sawmill brings a sweet-smoky…
Blue Ox Sandwich Factory
RestaurantsShuga’s Wings and Things
RestaurantsShuga’s Wings and Things treats wings like a full-on flavor adventure, with a bold, diverse menu that blends innovation and tradition…
Shuga’s Wings and Things
RestaurantsChuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsKid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.
Chuck E. Cheese
RestaurantsPupusería Olocuilta Comida Salva
RestaurantsPupusería Olocuilta Comida Salva at Burnsville Center is turning out Salvadoran comfort food that hits the spot, from pupusas de arroz and…
Pupusería Olocuilta Comida Salva
RestaurantsWhether it’s a wedding, work shindig, or family milestone, North Star MN Catering - Ethiopian and Italian Food crafts customized menus with…
Wise Acre Eatery
RestaurantsWise Acre Eatery in South Minneapolis is the rare spot where brunch tastes like it came straight from the dirt in the best way, with…
Wise Acre Eatery
RestaurantsScott Ja-Mama's
RestaurantsScott Ja-Mama's keeps it simple and tasty with traditional flavors, tender ribs, and pulled pork sandwiches that travel well. It’s a tiny,…
Scott Ja-Mama's
RestaurantsSt. Paul Bagelry Nicollet
RestaurantsSt. Paul Bagelry Nicollet nails that NYC vibe with fresh-from-the-oven bagels, generous schmears, brunchy sandwiches and soups that…
St. Paul Bagelry Nicollet
RestaurantsSarpino's Pizzeria Richfield
RestaurantsCraving something actually good at a weird hour? Sarpino's Pizzeria Richfield does hand-made pies with legit toppings, a full vegan lineup…
Sarpino's Pizzeria Richfield
RestaurantsSouth Lyndale Wine Bar & Deli
RestaurantsSouth Lyndale Wine Bar & Deli pairs a cozy wine bar with deli favorites, backed by what they tout as Minnesota’s largest selection of…
South Lyndale Wine Bar & Deli
RestaurantsEsmeralda's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEsmeralda's Mexican Restaurant is the family-owned spot for authentic plates and a full bar when your week needs a little salsa therapy.…
Esmeralda's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsChi-Chi's
RestaurantsThe iconic Chi-Chi's is back in St. Louis Park with a fresh menu and modern feel that still tips its hat to those garden-party roots. Great…
Chi-Chi's
RestaurantsBasil
RestaurantsBasil nails the classics then gets playful with pies like the Basil, Falafel, and Penne Alfredo, plus a solid Greek salad and wraps.…
Basil
RestaurantsSushi Train - Uptown
RestaurantsWhether you're feeling indecisive or just hungry, Sushi Train - Uptown sends a steady parade of sushi and sashimi past your seat so you can…
Sushi Train - Uptown
RestaurantsYumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Edina
RestaurantsWhether you’re meeting after work or plotting a low-key date night, Yumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Edina brings pristine sushi, sake, and…
Yumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar - Edina
RestaurantsTakumi Sushi
RestaurantsTakumi Sushi turns weeknights into little victories with pristine nigiri, silky sashimi, and specialty rolls crafted with authentic…
Takumi Sushi
RestaurantsWakame Sushi & Asian Bistro
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving clean, classic rolls or Thai favorites, Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro nails that casual Japanese plus Thai sweet spot…
Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro
RestaurantsBussin Birria Tacos - Uptown
RestaurantsBussin Birria Tacos - Uptown keeps it simple and ridiculously good with made-from-scratch Mexican built around one move, birria, with beef…
Bussin Birria Tacos - Uptown
RestaurantsPizzeria Lola
RestaurantsPizzeria Lola is that rare spot where a Korean immigrant turned her mom’s cooking memories into a neighborhood wood-fired pizzeria named…
Pizzeria Lola
RestaurantsDavanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies
RestaurantsWhen nothing but pizza and a hot hoagie will do, Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies serves up serious comfort using locally sourced ingredients,…
Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies
RestaurantsHometowne Pizza Minneapolis Bar and Arcade
RestaurantsWhen life calls for hot, no-fuss pizza, Hometowne Pizza Minneapolis Bar and Arcade comes through with pizza by the slice that hits the…
Hometowne Pizza Minneapolis Bar and Arcade
RestaurantsThe Sample Room
RestaurantsThe Sample Room is that cozy Northeast Minneapolis spot where you mix-and-match cocktails or wine flights with small plates and…
The Sample Room
RestaurantsPrima
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1999, Prima turns simple, seasonal ingredients into handmade pastas, fresh seafood, and house desserts, often grown on…
Prima
Restaurantsie - Italian Eatery
RestaurantsEqual parts cozy and stylish, ie - Italian Eatery turns handmade pasta, seasonal ingredients, and a playful Travail touch into weeknight…
ie - Italian Eatery
RestaurantsGaribaldi Restaurant
RestaurantsWoman-owned and rooted on Lake Street, Garibaldi Restaurant nails the classics with handmade huaraches, crisp-and-cheesy birria for dunking…
Garibaldi Restaurant
RestaurantsParkway Pizza
RestaurantsParkway Pizza nails that Minnesota tavern vibe with crispy, square-cut pies piled high with fresh toppings, plus hoagies, salads, and…
Parkway Pizza
RestaurantsFarina Rossa
RestaurantsFarina Rossa does pies with intent, hand-crafting Artisan, Tavern, and Detroit dough from Upper Midwest wheat for flavors that punch above…
Farina Rossa
RestaurantsHikari Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsHikari Hand Roll Bar keeps it simple and fresh, rolling premium hand rolls that blend authenticity with a little innovation, all at…
Hikari Hand Roll Bar
RestaurantsElement Wood Fire Pizza
RestaurantsBring-your-own-topping energy, shareable spinach-artichoke dip, and wood-fired pies that hit the spot make Element Wood Fire Pizza an easy…
Element Wood Fire Pizza
RestaurantsBilly Sushi ビリー寿司
RestaurantsWhen you want sushi that doubles as theater, Billy Sushi ビリー寿司 brings world-class, daily-flown fish, curated sake, and high-energy vibes,…
Billy Sushi ビリー寿司
RestaurantsLito’s Burritos
RestaurantsIf your week needs a delicious reset, Lito’s Burritos specializes in exactly what the name promises... hefty, freshly wrapped burritos with…
Lito’s Burritos
RestaurantsTasty Pizza - Hangar 45
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving thin-crust pizza that actually snaps, saucy wings, or a burger before kickoff, Tasty Pizza - Hangar 45 nails the…
Tasty Pizza - Hangar 45
RestaurantsKado no Mise
RestaurantsKado no Mise is all about Edomae sushi and simple, delicate Japanese fare rooted in Chef Furukawa’s Tokyo training, perfect for a…
Kado no Mise
RestaurantsSushi Train
RestaurantsRelaxed Japanese conveyor belt restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, poke bowls & ramen.
Sushi Train
RestaurantsRosalia Pizza Northeast
RestaurantsRosalia Pizza Northeast is the move when you want comforting, well-made pies and family-style takeout that keeps everyone fed without…
Rosalia Pizza Northeast
RestaurantsBroders' Pasta Bar
RestaurantsBroders' Pasta Bar is a south Minneapolis staple since 1994, turning out house made, cooked-to-order pasta and risotto with Italian wines…
Broders' Pasta Bar
RestaurantsPho Valley
RestaurantsPho Valley keeps it classic with rich pho from steak to meatball, bún vermicelli bowls loaded with grilled pork or shrimp, and crispy…
Pho Valley
RestaurantsShark Fish & Chicken
RestaurantsShark Fish & Chicken is all about fresh seafood and seriously crispy chicken, from hot fish fillets to juicy fried pieces that hit the…
Shark Fish & Chicken
RestaurantsRincón 38 | Spanish
RestaurantsWhen you want that Twin Cities to Spain escape, Rincón 38 serves shareable Spanish tapas with cozy, old world vibes. Since 2012, this…
Rincón 38 | Spanish
RestaurantsRed Fox Tavern & Kitchen
RestaurantsRed Fox Tavern & Kitchen is the rare spot where Neapolitan pizza, sushi, tacos, and burgers peacefully coexist, and the bar backs it up…
Red Fox Tavern & Kitchen
RestaurantsB-52 Burgers and Brew Lakeville
RestaurantsCraving a creative burger build or a solid steak with crispy fries, B-52 Burgers and Brew Lakeville nails it with a broad beer lineup and…
B-52 Burgers and Brew Lakeville
RestaurantsThe Better Half
RestaurantsRelaxed venue for wine, beer, coffee and cocktails, featuring a menu of upscale American classics and breakfasts.
The Better Half
RestaurantsToppers Pizza
RestaurantsChain restaurant making pizza with unusual toppings, plus wings, offered at counter or via delivery.
Toppers Pizza
RestaurantsGreen Mill Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed family-friendly chain bar & grill serving American fare, plus deep-dish pizzas.
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRed's Savoy Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, sandwiches & pasta.
Red's Savoy Pizza
RestaurantsPORTERHOUSE Steak & Seafood Restaurant
RestaurantsPorterhouse Steak & Seafood Restaurant is the local move in Lakeville when you want a great steak, fresh seafood, and a solid wine list…
PORTERHOUSE Steak & Seafood Restaurant
RestaurantsSimplee Pho
RestaurantsThis week, when the craving hits, Simplee Pho delivers with rich, aromatic pho, a spicy Bun Bo Hue, and fresh spring rolls that disappear…
Simplee Pho
RestaurantsCHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen the week calls for comfort, Chianti Grill Italian Restaurant in nearby Burnsville delivers classic pastas, a dedicated gluten free…
CHIANTI GRILL Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsStalwart option for American entrees & pub grub with patio seating & maritime decor.
Taqueria Espartaco Food truck
RestaurantsTaqueria Espartaco Food Truck serves street tacos, hefty burritos, and walking tacos that taste like someone actually cared about your…
Taqueria Espartaco Food truck
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsSawa Japan Steak House
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 2016, Sawa Japan Steak House keeps Lakeville fed with fresh sushi, lively hibachi, and steak that hits the spot. When…
Sawa Japan Steak House
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsBarley + Vine Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsBarley + Vine Kitchen & Bar brings locally sourced, made-from-scratch New American dishes and a sommelier-led drinks lineup that makes this…
Barley + Vine Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsBuckboard
RestaurantsBuckboard keeps it simple in the best way with hearty breakfasts and American favorites, from Farmer’s Skillet to a Mushroom Swiss Burger…
Buckboard
RestaurantsNorthern Taphouse - Lakeville
RestaurantsFamily owned and community driven, Northern Taphouse - Lakeville brings a little city energy to the suburb with a deep tap list and a menu…
Northern Taphouse - Lakeville
RestaurantsBabe's Hometown Bar
RestaurantsNeed a midweek spark? Babe's Hometown Bar keeps the fun rolling with open mic Tuesdays, bar bingo Wednesdays, karaoke Thursdays, live music…
Babe's Hometown Bar
RestaurantsBaldy's BBQ
RestaurantsWhether you're craving bark-kissed brisket or smoky wings, Baldy's BBQ is smoking daily for Lakeville, backing it up with cheese curds,…
Baldy's BBQ
RestaurantsLa Mesa
RestaurantsLa Mesa is a cozy Bryn Mawr neighborhood bistro serving Ecuadorian and Latin-inspired plates, from craveable burgers and pizzas to…
La Mesa
RestaurantsGary's Supper Club
RestaurantsGary's Supper Club keeps Lakeville well fed with brunch, lunch, supper, desserts, a full drink list, and Maine lobsters flown in fresh…
Gary's Supper Club
RestaurantsThe Roadside
RestaurantsThe Roadside keeps things fun with bocce and trivia, but the real hook is the smokehouse menu that smells like summertime. Grab a seat,…
The Roadside
RestaurantsThe Pub Bar and Grill
RestaurantsScore a low-stress dinner spot this week at The Pub Bar and Grill, the on-course hub at Crystal Lake Golf Club serving up great food and a…
The Pub Bar and Grill
RestaurantsBlack Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
RestaurantsBlack Sheep Coal Fired Pizza, Minnesota’s first coal-burning pizza restaurant, keeps its ovens blazing at 1200 degrees for that crisp,…
Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza
RestaurantsPho 45
RestaurantsWhen Lakeville temps dip or you just want something comforting, Pho 45 nails the classics with rich, aromatic broths, rare beef or seafood…
Pho 45
RestaurantsRudy's Redeye Grill
RestaurantsRudy's Redeye Grill pairs classic comfort with creative touches in an elegant supper club vibe. Think pan-fried walleye, bull bites, those…
Rudy's Redeye Grill
RestaurantsPizza Lucé Downtown
RestaurantsWhen you're overdue for a quick hop downtown, Pizza Lucé Downtown nails it with innovative, award-winning pizzas built on local…
Pizza Lucé Downtown
RestaurantsSakura Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsIn the mood for fresh sushi and a little hibachi sizzle? Sakura Sushi & Hibachi Grill keeps Lakeville happily fed with creative rolls…
Sakura Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsGoodfellas Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 2009, GoodFellas Pizza Bar & Grill knocks out craveable specialty pies, plus crowd-pleasing pastas and burgers. It’s the…
Goodfellas Pizza
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsBroadway Pizza (Eagles Nest Lounge)
RestaurantsBroadway Pizza (Eagles Nest Lounge) is that no-fuss, reliably delicious spot when you want inventive pies, pastas, and a solid burger…
Broadway Pizza (Eagles Nest Lounge)
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