The best restaurants in Saint Louis Park

35 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Popular place with a clean atmosphere whipping up burritos, tacos, fajitas and margaritas.

12759 Riverdale Blvd ste 102 (Minneapolis)

Popular place with a clean atmosphere whipping up burritos, tacos, fajitas and margaritas.

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Basil

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New York-style pizza (including gluten-free and kosher options) and veggie burgers, plus sushi and salads.

5101 Minnetonka Blvd (Minneapolis)

New York-style pizza (including gluten-free and kosher options) and veggie burgers, plus sushi and salads.

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Vibrant restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese fare served on a conveyor belt.

3236 W Lake St (Minneapolis)

Vibrant restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese fare served on a conveyor belt.

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Mexico City Cafe

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Humble pit stop whipping up Mexican classics such as burritos, quesadillas, tacos & enchiladas.

6416 W Lake St (St Louis Park)

Humble pit stop whipping up Mexican classics such as burritos, quesadillas, tacos & enchiladas.

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Taco Bell

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Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

6620 Wayzata Blvd (Golden Valley)

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

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Casual restaurant at Southdale Center offering sushi rolls, sake, and cocktails, plus happy hour.

200 Southdale Cir #2C (Minneapolis)

Casual restaurant at Southdale Center offering sushi rolls, sake, and cocktails, plus happy hour.

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Casual Japanese sushi & Thai eatery for classic fare in a stylish space with an outdoor patio.

3070 Excelsior Blvd (Minneapolis)

Casual Japanese sushi & Thai eatery for classic fare in a stylish space with an outdoor patio.

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Bustling contemporary haungout featuring an eclectic mix of American fare & sushi.

1603 West End Blvd (St Louis Park)

Bustling contemporary haungout featuring an eclectic mix of American fare & sushi.

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Pizzeria Lola

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Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.

5557 Xerxes Ave S (Minneapolis)

Modern pizzeria with patio seating offers creative wood-fired pies with Korean flair & global wines.

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PURALIMA Cantina

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Mexican restaurant offering burritos, tacos, and homemade margaritas in casual surroundings.

3925 W 50th St (Edina)

Mexican restaurant offering burritos, tacos, and homemade margaritas in casual surroundings.

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Parkway Pizza

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Homegrown pizzeria serving loaded pizzas and sandwiches along with beer and wine.

6325 Minnetonka Blvd (St Louis Park)

Homegrown pizzeria serving loaded pizzas and sandwiches along with beer and wine.

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Regional chain with a long menu of pizzas, hoagies & more, ordered at the counter or for delivery.

5124 Gus Young Ln (Minneapolis)

Regional chain with a long menu of pizzas, hoagies & more, ordered at the counter or for delivery.

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Straightforward restaurant preparing tacos, burritos & queso fundido, plus nachos & salsa.

5447 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis)

Straightforward restaurant preparing tacos, burritos & queso fundido, plus nachos & salsa.

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The Sample Room

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Create-your-own pairings of cocktails, wine flights, small plates & charcuterie at this cozy spot.

2124 Marshall St NE (Minneapolis)

Create-your-own pairings of cocktails, wine flights, small plates & charcuterie at this cozy spot.

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Prima

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Intimate, farm-to-fork trattoria featuring traditional, from-scratch Italian fare & ample wines.

5325 Lyndale Ave S (Minneapolis)

Intimate, farm-to-fork trattoria featuring traditional, from-scratch Italian fare & ample wines.

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Stylish locale offering modern Italian food, wine & cocktails, plus a seasonal patio & pergola bar.

4724 Cedar Ave S (Minneapolis)

Stylish locale offering modern Italian food, wine & cocktails, plus a seasonal patio & pergola bar.

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Parkway Pizza

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Neighborhood pizzeria known for its square-cut, Sota-style pies with vegan options, hoagies, and more.

2851 Johnson St NE (Minneapolis)

Neighborhood pizzeria known for its square-cut, Sota-style pies with vegan options, hoagies, and more.

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Casual eatery featuring a menu of fresh sushi and hand rolls, including a bluefin tuna option.

2819 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis)

Casual eatery featuring a menu of fresh sushi and hand rolls, including a bluefin tuna option.

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Simple joint serving spinach-artichoke dip & wood-fired pizzas, including design-your-own versions.

96 Broadway St NE (Minneapolis)

Simple joint serving spinach-artichoke dip & wood-fired pizzas, including design-your-own versions.

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Stylish, contemporary restaurant serving sushi specialties, plus sake & cocktails.

116 N 1st Ave (Minneapolis)

Stylish, contemporary restaurant serving sushi specialties, plus sake & cocktails.

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Thin-crust pies, burgers, wings, beers & lots of sports TVs in a space with World War II decor.

875 45th Ave NE (Minneapolis)

Thin-crust pies, burgers, wings, beers & lots of sports TVs in a space with World War II decor.

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Kado no Mise

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Elevated takes on classic Japanese cuisine & sushi, plus cocktails, served in modern surrounds.

33 N 1st Ave (Minneapolis)

Elevated takes on classic Japanese cuisine & sushi, plus cocktails, served in modern surrounds.

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Sushi Train

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Relaxed Japanese conveyor belt restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, poke bowls & ramen.

1200 Nicollet Mall STE C3 (Minneapolis)

Relaxed Japanese conveyor belt restaurant offering sushi, sashimi, poke bowls & ramen.

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Cozy neighborhood spot offering cooked-to-order pasta & risotto with Italian wines & daily specials.

5000 Penn Ave S (Minneapolis)

Cozy neighborhood spot offering cooked-to-order pasta & risotto with Italian wines & daily specials.

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Shark Fish & Chicken is all about fresh seafood and seriously crispy chicken, from hot fish fillets to juicy fried pieces that hit the…

5708 Brookdale Dr N (Minneapolis)

Shark Fish & Chicken is all about fresh seafood and seriously crispy chicken, from hot fish fillets to juicy fried pieces that hit the spot. When you need a quick bite or a family feast this week, quality ingredients and friendly vibes make dinner plans kind of a no-brainer.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 8, 2026

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When you want that Twin Cities to Spain escape, Rincón 38 serves shareable Spanish tapas with cozy, old world vibes. Since 2012, this…

3801 Grand Ave S (Minneapolis)

When you want that Twin Cities to Spain escape, Rincón 38 serves shareable Spanish tapas with cozy, old world vibes. Since 2012, this neighborhood spot pairs delicious small plates with a thoughtful lineup of old world wines and rotating beers, perfect for lingering conversation with your crew.

From the Minneapolis newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

210 Blake Rd N (Hopkins)

Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

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BODEGA TACO BAR

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Casual Mexican restaurant serving classic and innovative tacos, plus ramen and burritos.

8005 Minnetonka Blvd (St Louis Park)

Casual Mexican restaurant serving classic and innovative tacos, plus ramen and burritos.

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JJ's Clubhouse

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Homey sports bar & grill offering simple American fare, plus big-screen TVs, video games & a patio.

6400 Wayzata Blvd (Golden Valley)

Homey sports bar & grill offering simple American fare, plus big-screen TVs, video games & a patio.

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Wok in the Park

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Buzzy eatery doling out Asian favorites, specialties & gluten-free options in modern digs.

3005 Utah Ave S (St Louis Park)

Buzzy eatery doling out Asian favorites, specialties & gluten-free options in modern digs.

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La Mesa

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Cozy eatery for Ecuadorian and Latin-inspired fare such as burgers and pizzas, plus craft beer and cocktails.

230 Cedar Lake Rd S (Minneapolis)

Cozy eatery for Ecuadorian and Latin-inspired fare such as burgers and pizzas, plus craft beer and cocktails.

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The Roadside

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Industrial-chic bar with burgers, tacos, sandwiches & craft beers, plus bocce & pull tabs.

12530 Ulysses St NE (Minneapolis)

Industrial-chic bar with burgers, tacos, sandwiches & craft beers, plus bocce & pull tabs.

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Casual pizzeria turning out coal-fired, thin-crust specialty pies, with craft beers on tap & wine.

600 N Washington Ave (Minneapolis)

Casual pizzeria turning out coal-fired, thin-crust specialty pies, with craft beers on tap & wine.

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When you're overdue for a quick hop downtown, Pizza Lucé Downtown nails it with innovative, award-winning pizzas built on local…

119 N 4th St (Minneapolis)

When you're overdue for a quick hop downtown, Pizza Lucé Downtown nails it with innovative, award-winning pizzas built on local ingredients, plus hoagies, salads and desserts. The tap list leans Minnesota, and there are legit vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options...

From the Woodbury newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Long-lasting pizzeria serving inventive pies, pasta dishes & burgers in unfussy environs.

4106 Lakeland Ave N (Minneapolis)

Long-lasting pizzeria serving inventive pies, pasta dishes & burgers in unfussy environs.

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