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Minnesota Thrillst

1. Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge

7.7
1900 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
Theme Restaurant · Bottineau · 273 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: We love their gloriously kitschy menu of tiki drinks.

Republic is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

2. Republic

3001 Hennepin Ave #2200 (Lake Street), Minneapolis, MN
Pub · Uptown · 60 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Score $3 craft pints and $6 burgers at Republic's happy hour! Read more.

Harriet Brewing is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

3. Harriet Brewing

3036 Minnehaha Ave (at 31st St), Minneapolis, MN
Brewery · Longfellow · 36 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: In the warm weather months, do some drinking on the patio with fresh pints of Harriet’s West Side Belgian or a Sol Bock. Read more.

4. Pho Tau Bay

8.0
2837 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Vietnamese Restaurant · Whittier · 29 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Our go-to spot for pho in the Twin Cities.

5. Hazel's Northeast

8.9
2859 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Audubon Park · 73 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Protein-up for the day with dishes like the Brisket Hash and Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs...

6. Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge

7.7
1900 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis, MN
Theme Restaurant · Bottineau · 273 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge is the perfect mix of fiery, volcano-fied, massive-patio-having tiki bar and post-nuclear Chernobyl. Read more.

The Lowry is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

7. The Lowry

8.7
2112 Hennepin Avenue (22nd and Hennepin), Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Lowry Hill · 190 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The full day of mealing starts with breakfast twists like a meatloaf hash, then hits lunch with a fried oysters/ slaw/ pickles/ remoulade "Oyster Peacemaker" hoagie. Read more.

8. Sea Salt Eatery

8.9
4825 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Seafood Restaurant · Hiawatha · 123 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Grab a Surly tallboy. If you have time, stick around and try the sake oyster shooters.

Canterbury Park is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

9. Canterbury Park

8.4
1100 Canterbury Rd S (Hwy. 169/ County Rd. 83), Shakopee, MN
Race Track · 57 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Because you too like to live dangerously, put some cash on the ponies, do some off-track betting, and maybe even throw down on a hand or 20 of poker.

Burch Steak & Pizza Bar is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

10. Burch Steak & Pizza Bar

1933 Colfax Ave S (at W Franklin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Lowry Hill · 75 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The main event down here -- crispy pizza -- includes this margherita plus more exotic stuff like "Polpo" with braised octopus, tomato sauce, Fresno peppers, and avocado. Read more.

Urban Bean is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

11. Urban Bean

2401 Lyndale (at W 24th St), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Whittier · 35 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Beans from local roaster Dogwood are used in the normal array of lattes, espressos, and drips, as well as more exotic concoctions like the espresso/ chocolate "Furley" with honey. Read more.

Vertical Endeavors Rock Climbing is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

12. Vertical Endeavors Rock Climbing

9.0
2540 Nicollet Ave (near 26th & Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
Gym · Whittier · 20 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Get your belay on (on belay!) here! This is where we like to work off all of those Glam Doll Donuts that we eat on a weekly (daily?!) basis. Read more.

El Burrito Mercado is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

13. El Burrito Mercado

6.8
920 E Lake St (at Midtown Global Market), Minneapolis, MN
Grocery Store · Phillips · 5 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Hit El BM on Sundays for their conical taco originally invented for Target Field: The “Walk-A-Taco.” Read more.

14. Devil's Advocate

89 S 10th St, Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · Downtown West · 77 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Create your very own meatball at this super dope spot that serves up beef, pork, chicken, salmon, and even falafel meatballs. Soon enough you'll find yourself meatballin' on the regular. Read more.

15. Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar

8.8
86 S 9th St (at 9th Street & Marquette Avenue), Minneapolis, MN
Bakery · Downtown West · 25 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: You don't have to be into redheads to try the Red Headed Tease cupcake. It's literally topped with a jello shot. Mmm, yes please! Read more.

16. Victoriano's NY Style Pizza & Pasta

402 Main St N, Stillwater, MN
Pizzeria · 7 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Though the pizza is NY Style, you'd be remiss if you didn't order the "Minnesota Fats," which is topped with Canadian bacon, sausage, beef and pepperoni. Read more.

17. The Butcher's Tale

9.1
1121 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Downtown West · 207 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The vegan chorizo sausage will surprise meat-eaters with its deliciousness. They've also got 30 craft taps and a 65-strong bourbon program. Read more.

18. The Alley Sports Tavern

100 N 6th St (1st Avenue), Minneapolis, MN
Sports Bar · Warehouse District · 12 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Roll up to The Alley to try their jalapeño pickle wrapped in pastrami & cream cheese and called the "Pastrami Pickle Roll-Up." Trust us, it works. Read more.

Glam Doll Donuts is one of Minnesota Thrillst.

19. Glam Doll Donuts

8.8
2605 Nicollet Ave (at E 26th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Donut Shop · Whittier · 133 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Get two vanilla, bourbon, and apple fritters and bask in the glory of your gluttony. Read more.

20. Uncle Moe's Deli & Drafts

1501 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Burger Joint · University · 4 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Your "New Ulm" burger is bolstered with apple-braised cabbage/ havarti/ lingonberry mayo. And you thought IKEA cornered the market on lingonberry, didn't you? Read more.

21. The Hole Sports Lounge

2501 University Avenue SE (25th Ave SE & University Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Sports Bar · University · 32 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Combining two of the most versatile - and delicious - foods, The Hole presents the taco burger: Beef topped with ancho chile/ jalapenos/ chipotle aioli. Read more.

22. Colossal Cafe

9.1
2315 Como Ave (at Doswell Ave W), Saint Paul, MN
Breakfast Spot · St. Anthony · 40 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Their pancakes are yeast-raised and called "flappers," so expect tons of girls in St. Paul to start dressing up as sexy pancakes next Halloween. Then you can thank Colossal. Read more.

23. The Valley Tap House

14889 Florence Trl, Apple Valley, MN
Bar · 77 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Dragons don't actually exist, but the amazing Thai Dragon exists and is most assuredly edible: 3-day marinated, house-spiced pork w/ peanut sauce, bacon & chili sauce. Read more.

24. Social House

2919 Hennepin Ave (Lagoon Ave. & Hennepin Ave.), Minneapolis, MN
Asian Restaurant · Uptown · 38 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The seven-liquored "Groin Punch" will actually only make your head hurt. The bacon cheeseburger egg rolls will also hit you the right way. Read more.

25. Rye Delicatessen

1930 Hennepin Ave (Just North of Hennepin and Franklin), Minneapolis, MN
Deli · Lowry Hill · 46 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The "Reason for Rye" is the reason you should come here. It's corned beef with chopped liver, red onion & spicy mustard. They've also got a full bar and 8 craft taps including Flat Earth Cygnus X-1. Read more.

26. Stout's Pub

8.3
1611 Larpenteur Ave W (at Snelling Ave N), Falcon Heights, MN
American Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Hit up the shrimp/Italian sausage/scallion wood-fired 'za w/ Cajun cream before boozing on 24 taps which include Great Lakes Dortmunder Gold. Read more.

27. The Donut Cooperative

2929 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN
Donut Shop · Seward · 13 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: DC turns out yeast-raised circles of heaven like the amazing Orange Creamcicle: basically a sugar donut, this guy's set off by its orange creamcicle icing. Read more.

28. Bryant-Lake Bowl & Theater

8.4
810 W Lake St (at Bryant Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Bowling Alley · Lyn Lake · 126 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: You wouldn't expect to find amazing curried chevre fusilli with English peas at a bowling alley, but that's the type of fare they're serving here. Read more.

29. Pig & Fiddle

3808 W 50th St (Just east of 50th & France), Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · Fulton · 36 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: P&F's highly descriptive beer menu stocks more than 14 Belgian bottles, like the tasty Cantillon Organic Gueuze. The old-timey tavern menu offers peculiar tastiness like Welsh rarebit. Read more.

30. Technique Restaurant @ Le Cordon Bleu - Minneapolis

1315 Mendota Heights Rd, Mendota Heights, MN
New American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: You can get a 3-course meal for $10 served by students of Le Cordon Bleu. You're going to want to order up the lamb loin with mint chimichurri sauce for dinner. Read more.

31. Mackenzie Pub

7.7
918 Hennepin Ave (10th St), Minneapolis, MN
Whisky Bar · Downtown West · 69 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Known more for its love of futbol, this downtown pub's backing the only team that can make football just as boring, serving as the rallying point for the Twin Cities' Browns boosters. Read more.

32. Mac's Industrial Sports Bar

312 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN
Sports Bar · Marcy - Holmes · 82 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Made our list thanks to 27 taps, and 13 flatscreens showing almost every game imaginable, with Vikes' game audio "loud and proud when they're playing." Read more.

33. Liquor Lyle's

2021 Hennepin Ave (btw W Franklin Ave and W 22nd Street), Minneapolis, MN
Dive Bar · Lowry Hill East · 88 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Features drinks it bills as "cheap, strong, and easy to come by" (just how you like your women!), 40 taps and sub-$3 game day beers. Read more.

34. Joe Senser's Sports Theater

2350 Cleveland Ave N (btw Prior Ave & County Rd B2), Roseville, MN
Sports Bar · 40 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Each of Senser's four locales will show any NFL game you want (call ahead) on one of their monstrous HDTVs circling what they call their "sports theater." Read more.

35. Crooked Pint Ale House

7.9
501 South Washington Avenue (5th Ave. S), Minneapolis, MN
Pub · Downtown West · 65 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Pint feels like a neighborhood bar but bigger, outfitting the huge 501 Club space with rough-hewn oak floors, a dropped tin ceiling, HDTVs, and leather booths. Read more.

36. Pat's Tap

7.9
3510 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
Gastropub · Lyndale · 120 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Pat's serves craft brews and food amidst a playful backdrop of vintage mechanical skee ball machines and pool. Food-wise, try the grilled cheese with Taleggio, fig, arugula, and apple. Read more.

37. Republic

221 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Beer Bar · Cedar-Riverside · 122 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Contains a grass-fed beef burger with garlic confit, tomato, and aioli. Read more.

38. Rare Steak & Sushi

615 2nd Ave. S. (in the Grand Hotel Minneapolis), Minneapolis, MN
Steakhouse · Downtown West · 24 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Houses a burger with cheese in its core, marking the first time that a hamburger and Richard Grieco have shared something in common. Read more.

39. Eli's Donut Burgers

Owatonna, MN
American Restaurant · 1 tip

ThrillistThrillist: MN's fattest food truck plates a cheese and bacon-adorned patty betwixt an actual glazed donut. Read more.

40. Chilkoot Cafe and Cyclery

8.4
826 4th St S (churchill st.), Stillwater, MN
American Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: A Stillwater hybrid named after one of the city's most dastardly steep hills, brick-walled Chilkoot's cafe and bike shop are divided by a full kitchen and large chalkboard menu. Read more.

41. Bread & Pickle

7.3
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy (at the bandshell), Minneapolis, MN
Snack Place · Linden Hills · 19 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Try the grass-fed Cheese Works Burger (replete with "special sauce" and 'Sconi cheddar). Read more.