The best restaurants in St. Cloud
73 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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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
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
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
RestaurantsHouse Of Pizza
RestaurantsSince 1964, House of Pizza has been the local favorite for hand-kneaded dough, sauce from ripe locally sourced tomatoes, and fresh…
House Of Pizza
RestaurantsLegends Bar & Grill - St. Cloud
RestaurantsWhen your week needs a win, St. Cloud's own Legends Bar & Grill is serving in-house smoked wings, juicy burgers like the Legendary Lucy,…
Legends Bar & Grill - St. Cloud
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
RestaurantsCafe Renaissance | Mediterranean
RestaurantsCraving a proper sit-down that isn’t another burger-and-fries situation? Cafe Renaissance delivers Mediterranean comfort with European…
Cafe Renaissance | Mediterranean
RestaurantsDong Khanh Restaurant | Chinese
RestaurantsOn nights when dinner needs to appear like magic, Dong Khanh Restaurant keeps it simple and satisfying... fried rice, chow mein, and other…
Dong Khanh Restaurant | Chinese
RestaurantsViet Flavor
RestaurantsBuilt on a mother-daughter dream and family recipes, Viet Flavor serves authentic Vietnamese comfort that actually tastes like someone…
Viet Flavor
RestaurantsPark Diner
RestaurantsPark Diner nails that legit 50s vibe with checkered floors, neon, and a soundtrack that makes your pancakes feel cooler. Go for all day…
Park Diner
RestaurantsCanaan Thai Kitchen
RestaurantsWhen you want the real balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy without leaving St. Cloud, Canaan Thai Kitchen delivers with traditional…
Canaan Thai Kitchen
RestaurantsTrue’s Pizza
RestaurantsTrue's Pizza keeps St. Cloud fueled with loaded, made-to-order pies, crispy wings, and legit sandwiches at prices that don't roast your…
True’s Pizza
RestaurantsGreen Mill Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed family-friendly chain bar & grill serving American fare, plus deep-dish pizzas.
Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsFamous Dave's Bar-B-Que (To Go Only)
RestaurantsOutlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.
Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que (To Go Only)
RestaurantsCoyote Moon Grille
RestaurantsCoyote Moon Grille nails that upscale-meets-rustic thing with tranquil views of the course, house-battered seafood, a legit soup and salad…
Coyote Moon Grille
RestaurantsGary's Pizza
RestaurantsSince 1982, Gary's Pizza has been the Central MN go-to for fresh dough, generous toppings, and fun specialty pies like House, Chicken Bacon…
Gary's Pizza
RestaurantsJules' Bistro
RestaurantsJules' Bistro nails the St. Cloud sweet spot with artisan flatbread pizzas, rotating soups and chilis, baked-from-scratch treats, and…
Jules' Bistro
RestaurantsFuji Sushi & Steakhouse
RestaurantsWhen dinner needs some theater, Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse comes through with teppanyaki sizzle, fresh sushi, and satisfying steaks and…
Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse
RestaurantsArroy Thai & Filipino Restaurant
RestaurantsArroy Thai & Filipino Restaurant brings Thai and Filipino classics together, made to order with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options,…
Arroy Thai & Filipino Restaurant
RestaurantsDimaggio's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsDimaggio's Pizza & Pasta nails the St. Cloud craving with build-your-own pies and wildcards like the Pepperoni Popper (yep, cream cheese)…
Dimaggio's Pizza & Pasta
RestaurantsCinco de Mayo Mexican Restaurant llc
RestaurantsCinco de Mayo Mexican Restaurant LLC is dishing up 100% authentic plates, from pulpo a la parrilla and mojarra Pacífico to towering…
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Restaurant llc
RestaurantsVal's Hamburgers
RestaurantsVal's Hamburgers still nails the fast, no-frills burger-and-fries experience St. Cloud grew up on, featuring a bacon double cheeseburger…
Val's Hamburgers
RestaurantsJet's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.
Jet's Pizza
RestaurantsToppers Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria chain making pies with unusual toppings (wings too), offered at counter or via delivery.
Toppers Pizza
RestaurantsCopper Kitchen Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you need a no-fuss, family-friendly spot that nails breakfast through lunch, Copper Kitchen Restaurant delivers comfort plates and…
Copper Kitchen Restaurant
RestaurantsYamato Sushi House | Asian
RestaurantsCraving something clean and craveable, Yamato Sushi House rolls out fresh maki and sashimi alongside other comforting Asian favorites, with…
Yamato Sushi House | Asian
RestaurantsGreek Cravings
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Greek Cravings comes through with fresh, locally owned goodness like classic gyros, crispy falafel, and plates piled…
Greek Cravings
RestaurantsHappy Thyme Marketplace and Restaurant
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving sesame chicken comfort, slurpable lo mein, or clay pot favorites, Happy Thyme Marketplace and Restaurant brings the…
Happy Thyme Marketplace and Restaurant
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
RestaurantsRollie's
RestaurantsRollie's keeps the week lively with country and rock shows from local talent and big-name acts, plus outdoor concerts and summer car shows…
Rollie's
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
RestaurantsViet-Tien International Market & Deli
RestaurantsGrocery and deli offering Thai, Vietnamese and other Asian dishes to go and to eat in.
Viet-Tien International Market & Deli
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsNoodles and Company
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering international noodle & pasta dishes from mac 'n' cheese to Pad Thai.
Noodles and Company
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
RestaurantsShooters Saloon & Eatery
RestaurantsWhether you’re in a fries-or-tots mood, Shooters Saloon & Eatery keeps it classic with 12-inch, made-in-house pizzas, stacked Trophy…
Shooters Saloon & Eatery
RestaurantsUp in Smoke BBQ
RestaurantsWhether your week needs a proper smoke break or just an excuse not to cook, Up in Smoke BBQ turns out slow-smoked brisket with bark, juicy…
Up in Smoke BBQ
RestaurantsBoil Seafood Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen you want a laid-back spot for flavorful seafood and friendly service, Boil Seafood Restaurant keeps it simple and consistent. Think…
Boil Seafood Restaurant
RestaurantsRM BBQ Beast
RestaurantsRM BBQ Beast is a veteran-owned food truck and caterer serving St. Cloud with Kansas City-style smoke that hits right, from brisket and…
RM BBQ Beast
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
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
RestaurantsBrigitte's Cafe
RestaurantsBrigitte's Cafe has been feeding folks since 1970, now run by third-generation owners keeping Brigitte’s hometown flavors alive. Think…
Brigitte's Cafe
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsKitchenette
RestaurantsKitchenette keeps St. Cloud mornings mellow with scratch‑made brunch and lunch, good coffee, and brunch‑friendly cocktails like mimosas in…
Kitchenette
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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