Below are my current favorites!  

• Monello – My favorite of all time – Amazing food – Amazing wine! 😉  
• Brit’s Pub – English themed pub with lawn bowling on the rooftop patio!
• Monte Carlo – Inside is beautiful and the patio garden is one of my favorites
• Nolo’s Kitchen and Bar – My favorite brunch spot
• Barrio – Great tacos and full tequila menu!
• Aster Cafe – Fun summertime patio with a great view of downtown Minneapolis across the Mississippi River
• Psycho Suzi’s – Tiki bar right on the river with fun drinks
• Red Cow – Great salads and place to go if you don’t know what you want! They have everything and it’s all good! 
• Spoon and Stable – If you want to splurge on a good meal go here.
  The building use to be a horse stable(dating back to 1906) that they made modern making for cool atmosphere. The French 75 is one of the best I’ve ever had. (reservations are a must)
• Young Joni – Upscale wood-fired pizza for the win.  Pro tip get the cauliflower appetizer! (reservations are a must) 
• Colita – Gluten free restaurant with unique drinks (reservations are a must)

Hope you enjoy! Let me know what your favorite places are if you are local. 🙂