The best restaurants in South Minneapolis

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

5447 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis)

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

5325 Lyndale Ave S (Minneapolis)

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

4724 Cedar Ave S (Minneapolis)

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

2819 Nicollet Ave (Minneapolis)

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

1200 Nicollet Mall STE C3 (Minneapolis)

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

5000 Penn Ave S (Minneapolis)

Founded in 1986, Hovie's keeps it classic in a homey, sports-loving nook, dishing the kind of diner comfort South Minneapolis mornings…

1450 Yankee Doodle Rd (Eagan)

Pho Valley keeps it classic with rich pho from steak to meatball, bún vermicelli bowls loaded with grilled pork or shrimp, and crispy…

7538 149th St W (Apple Valley)

When the week needs a flavor boost, Li-Su Thai Kitchen comes through with silky coconut curries, lively pad kee mao, comforting tom yum,…

1095 Diffley Rd G (Eagan)

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)

Unfussy BBQ joint offering meats, sides & various sauces, plus craft beers in simple surrounds.

3390 Coachman Rd #204 (Eagan)

Local counter-serve chain offering burgers, sides & shakes, plus breakfast items, in a modern space.

855 Vikings Pkwy (Eagan)

BBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.

3090 Courthouse Ln Ste 100 (Eagan)

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

1280 Promenade Pl (Eagan)

Sushi, ramen, teriyaki bowls, and other Japanese eats are served in a casual setting.

1601 County Rd 42 W (Burnsville)

Casual cafe with outdoor seating known for breakfast served all day plus sandwiches & burgers.

12750 Nicollet Ave (Burnsville)

American eatery offering rotisserie-grilled meats and a lengthy wine list in a warm, refined space.

2140 Cliff Rd (Eagan)

Casual, fountain-backed eatery offering burgers, pizzas and wings.

1288 Promenade Pl (Eagan)

Casual pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus wings, sandwiches & pasta.

3250 Denmark Ave (Eagan)

Pizza & casual Italian food from a no-frills counter-service chain that also offers delivery.

1565 Cliff Rd Ste 17 (Eagan)

Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

1278 Town Centre Dr #190 (Eagan)

Pho noodle soups, spring rolls & other Vietnamese fare offered in basic, unfussy digs.

15265 Galaxie Ave (Apple Valley)

Unassuming strip-mall restaurant offering Vietnamese specialties & Chinese standards.

1272 Town Centre Dr (Eagan)

Family-run Vietnamese joint serving fried rice, pork egg rolls and pho, along with delivery.

1565 Cliff Rd #3 (Eagan)

Spacious contemporary fixture offers a wide range of Italian dishes & wines in a welcoming interior.

14296 Plymouth Ave (Burnsville)

Laid-back food truck serving Mexican comfort dishes, including popular birria tacos.

12001 Co Rd 11 (Burnsville)

Relaxed spot with a menu of Mediterranean and Afghani dishes, including pizza.

3825 Cedar Grove Pkwy (Eagan)

Casual pizzeria serving deep-dish pies and a range of other comfort foods, plus beers and wine.

3450 Pilot Knob Rd (Eagan)

Japanese restaurant featuring hibachi & specialty rolls from a lunch & dinner buffet or à la carte.

1250 Town Centre Dr (Eagan)

Eatery serving classic comfort food, including breakfast, in a modern space hung with Mason jars.

1565 Cliff Rd #1 (Eagan)

Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.

1348 Town Centre Dr (Eagan)

50s-themed diner serving up an array of traditional American dishes in a colorful, bright interior.

3448 Denmark Ave (Eagan)

Japanese eatery offering an array of sushi, rolls and steak dishes, plus sake and beer.

2925 Cliff Rd E (Burnsville)

Relaxed, Southern-inspired diner serving comfort eats (fried chicken, burgers) and draft beer.

1940 Rahncliff Ct (Eagan)

Laid-back eatery serving breakfast platters, waffles, pancakes and hash browns, plus coffee, beer and cocktails.

1012 Diffley Rd #700 (Eagan) · ✓ checked Aug 5

Casual eatery for classic steak & seafood dishes plus beer, specialty martinis & early-bird deals.

3840 Rahn Rd (Eagan)

Bright, airy mainstay with a contemporary interior turning out refined New American plates.

8150 26th Ave S (Bloomington)

Old-school Italian grocer & deli counter preparing sandwiches on fresh bread, pizzas & salads to go.

2280 Cliff Rd (Eagan)

Chain eatery pairing burgers, fries, waffles and shakes with cocktails and mocktails.

60 E Broadway (Bloomington)

Cozy space featuring a menu of global eats alongside cocktails and wine.

3344 Promenade Ave (Eagan)

Thin-crust & deep-dish pizzas, plus salads & sandwiches, served in a brick-lined storefront.

1438 Yankee Doodle Rd (Eagan)

Unfussy eatery focusing on Memphis-style BBQ fare including ribs, pulled pork, brisket & turkey.

2141 Cliff Rd (Eagan)

Upmarket choice in the JW Marriott serving locally sourced American fare in a unique, modern space.

2141 Lindau Ln (Bloomington)

Rustic, laid-back bar & grill with American fare including a Friday fish-fry & weekend breakfast.

1755 Yankee Doodle Rd (Eagan)

Longtime local pizza chain offering plenty of topping options, hoagies & salads.

1665 Yankee Doodle Rd (Eagan)

Comfy, family-operated eatery offering gourmet pizza, eclectic pastas & hearty meat dishes.

1629 Lena Ct Ste 100 (Eagan)

Nostalgic diner with an extensive menu of American classics, plus malts & blue-plate specials.

1340 Duckwood Dr (Eagan)

Enduring regional chain offering traditional pizzas in unpretentious environs.

3442 Denmark Ave (St Paul)

Counter-order restaurant serving design-your-own Italian food including wraps, pastas & salads.

3380 Central Park Village Dr (Eagan)

Simple Vietnamese restaurant serving a variety of meat & vegetable dishes, including lunch specials.

1006 County Rd 42 W (Burnsville)

Easygoing venue dispensing American comfort fare, craft beers & cocktails, plus TVs for sports.

1965 Cliff Lake Rd Ste 108 (Eagan)