50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Minneapolis

“Had lunch there today and it was great! Loved the baquette and beef and pickles and chips! And cream soda! Also, attentive and kind staff!“

“We had a table of six last night and everything was delicious! The atmosphere was beautiful and the vibe was laid back but buzzy. 100% recommend!“

“Amazing food in a comfortable setting with great service.“

“I agree with previous poster. I will be dreaming of Francis now. Door was FABULOUS! Atmosphere is quaint. Francis is my new favorite“

“Phenomenal dining experience!!\nDifficult to choose from so many choices!! Quality is amazing, portions are generous, and scrumptious!!\nWe enjoyed the octopus, bruschetta with ricotta and tomatoes, mushroom confit, branzino and pasta with tuna. \nOur served, Sidney, was professional, kind, and very careful with our food allergies. She’s an incredible asset to your restaurant!!\nWho would have thought you could get such an incredible Italian meal in Minneapolis? This place is a must!!“

“We held our company Christmas Party at their beautiful restaurant and had such a great time! The staff were so attentive and wonderful to interact with throughout the whole evening! We ordered an array of food and our employees couldn’t stop talking about how fantastic the prime rib and KFC (Korean fried cauliflower) were! The talk around the shop about this event and the delicious food went on for days! We all had such a great experience from start to finish. They made it so easy to plan, set up, host and tear down. We would highly recommend anyone looking to host a party to come here! Now if you are just looking for a bite to eat for a date night or family night out, they also have you covered. No matter what plans you have this is the spot to be! A huge thanks to Lake and Irving for all they did for us and a massive thank you to Chris the chef! That meal was better than we could have ever expected!“

“It's Taco Tuesday and I was craving Mexican food, but I didn't just wanna go to the type of place you think of when "Mexican" is brought up... I'm fancy, so I wanted something a bit more upscale. I did a little bit of research and wouldn't you know it... Colita came up. So here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: Set south of downtown and a bit west of The Mall of America on Penn Avenue is this gem. There is no private parking lot, but plenty of street parking to leave your fly ride. But once you walk up to the restaurant you can immediately understand the message they're trying to send. Everything looks so modern, straightforward with straight lines, grey colors and light woods. There is a small outdoor section where you can dine if you get lucky enough to land a spot there. Inside carries a very similar style with a little nod to the pueblos and architecture of the southwest. The decor is minimalistic and the "loudest" thing in the room is the live plant wall seated directly behind the bar, which was super cool. Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues whatsoever. Food/Drink: I was able to try so many different dishes and drinks here and the list is below... 🍹: Xochitl In Love 🍸: La Clandestina 🐟: Tuna Tostada 🌮: Chicken Tinga Tostada 🦪: Seared Scallops 🫓: Tlayuda 🥃: Colita Old Fashioned 🥩: Lamb Barbacoa Tacos 🫔: Duck Tamal However, my favorite things were the Lamb Barbacoa Tacos, Duck Tamal and Seared Scallops, in that order. The food here is phenomenal, the drinks are excellently crafted and things are served tapas style so you don't get too full off of just one thing! Order a whole bunch of stuff and share with the table! Value: As I mentioned earlier, I wanted upscale and the priced dddooo reflect that. Lol. This is a nice place so be prepared to spend... Like you're downtown somewhere. In conclusion, I loved this place and I will come back over and over. Check this place out the next time you're in the area!“

“This our first time in MN for appointments at Mayo Clinic. The staff were so welcoming and the food was delicious. 😋“

“This place is not inexpensive; but the food is worth every single penny. It’s unique, it’s vegan, it’s delicious, and it’s healthy. The atmosphere is very comfortable. (although the music was a little bit loud for conversation). I shared the cauliflower tacos and hummus plate and we each had a glass of wine and took the yummy yummy yummy yummy yummy cheesecake home (the cheesecake seemed expensive at the time; but I will purchase it again and again. Every taste was Yum Yum Yum Yum.). a lot of times when I go out to eat I think; I could’ve saved money and just ate at home. However, I truly felt my money was well spent! The food was fresh. Very tasty. The arugula salad was phenomenal, even though it was very simple. I need to come back here way more often. Thank you very much for your dedication to healthy, tasty, vegan food. Also, their dedication to quality continues year after year. I think that’s wonderful.“

“Myself and four friends were in Minneapolis for a few days on a visit from Ireland and had breakfast here a few times. Food was delicious. Great choice on the menu. Service was brilliant. Staff friendly and efficient.“

“My kids just treated me to a birthday dinner at Italian Eatery! It was a fantastic experience all the way around - food, service, and atmosphere. The entrees were delicious (we ordered a variety and shared!), and my dessert - the crostata al limone (a lemon tart) was out of this world! This was my first time at Italian Eatery. I’ll be back!“

“Delicious margaritas, fresh food, awesome staff!“

“Great business that cares about our future, city, and ALL of the people of Minnesota! Viva NightingaleMPLS!“

“They have great food with tons of vegan options and a wonderful patio! Today I ordered my favorite dish a roti wrap and it accidentally came with chicken instead of the vegan chickpea version. That’s never happened to me there before. They felt really bad about it and made me a new one and comped my meal and that of my friend. That is above and beyond an excellent customer service. I highly recommend.“

“If you need your party catered, this is the place to go. Staff: Easy to work with, on time, good prices, friendly and very accommodating. Food: Gorgeous/amazing presentation , fresh, hot, professionally packed. I ordered from Red Rabbit in Saint Paul for my work holiday party. Everyone LOVED the food and the portions are generous. I was able to easily and beautifully display it. The timing was perfect and everything went smoother than I had hoped. This is your one stop shop for all of your party food needs. Hats off to the chefs and management for making our party wonderful.“

“Excellent sushi & customer service! So delicious!“

“- Fettuccine pasta was very disappointing. The amount of crab you get for $40+ is shocking and the crab isn’t even that flavorful. The noodles have good consistent texture but is overpowered by the butter. The citrus notes and seaweed can’t save this dish. Would not order again
- Squid ink pasta was the best. A perfected blend of Italian and Japanese culture in one bowl. It consists of a black unique pasta noodle that is easy to eat, strung along with orange clumps of flavor
- Mentaiko lumanche pasta was okay, my sister really liked it
- The brick-oven Margarita pizza was good, very nice dough texture but the portion could be bigger
- Maitake karaage had a good crisp, chewy texture paired with a decent sauce and refreshing seaweed
- Gyoza had a neat appearance but nothing special taste-wise, same with the mushroom
- I tried their non-alcoholic drinks- Kosho, Royal and Akai Senshi. Both taste good but overpriced for the amount of drink you get. Especially for the Royal, $12 for a small milk tea you is egregious. Even for the Kosho, you get 4 tablespoons worth of juice in a huge wine glass. I’m not a wine lover so I can’t really say I enjoyed the Akai drink but if that’s part of your palate all I can say is that it tastes like red wine
- Service was stellar, they’re quick on taking orders and replacing plates/culinary. Staff are all friendly
- Interior can be a bit loud and cramped. The narrow hallway design forces the noises of the kitchen and other patrons to condense. The music they play is R&B but the volume could be turned up“

“One of the best pizza spots around! The crust is golden and crisp, the cheese is fresh, and the toppings are always generous. Every order arrives hot and full of flavor. The staff is friendly and the service is fast. Great taste, great value, and a comfortable atmosphere. Highly recommended!“

“Great neighborhood vibes and great neighbors. Drinks are top-notch, snacks are creative, staff is wonderful. Glad to have them be so nearby.“

“Super fried chicken sandwich. Great front of house service and great bartender. My wine also delicious. Easy to eat on your own here. Thanks!“

“We were hunting for Ethiopian food for one of our meals while spending the weekend in Twin Cities. When we stopped the sign was on but door locked as we were the first potential customers of the day...we waited and after about 5 minutes the door opened. We were glad we waited. The place is clean...the service ok...and the food amazing. My wife's lentil dish was the best Ethiopian food I've ever had. My beef dish was very good but hers was the winner! We will definitely recommend this place to others and will come back next time we are in the Cities.“

“Great tour by Cade. Beautiful facility and even better whiskey. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Best food ever. A place to come if you want inspired, ever changing, non pretentious, and genuinely incredibly impressive breakfast and lunch!“

“What a fun place to meet up with friends! The best part? I felt so comfortable and cozy in this restaurant. It’s very boho and warm. We were a group of 4 and the restaurant has a family shareable experience with their entrees so we each got something different. We ordered the fried rice, French toast, wings and biscuits and gravy. It was super delicious! We also ordered drinks and my favorite part was that they serve a spoonful of their sticky rice as soon as you sit down. It was SO good that we raved about it and they brought us a second serving. The waitress was delightful and so kind. We had never been there for brunch so she did a wonderful job explaining the menu. We spent a few hours there eating and talking and we never felt rushed. The worst part? I don’t have really anything to add here. I’m not sure if I missed the parking lot but I found street parking easily. Prices are a little higher here but worth it in my opinion.“

“Super fun vibe, FANTASTIC people/staff, great food and fun times.“

“Yum!!!! And the service!!!“

“My favorite summer restaurant! Some favorites: fried oyster basket, fried fish, tacos, catfish po’boy“

“Wow!! First time here and it did not disappoint!! Delicious!!“

“We held our baby shower here and it was fantastic! We booked the front taproom area and the front pickleball courts. The food was amazing, I definitely recommend the crepe station as it was a hit with our guests. Taylor was super responsive and helpful as we were planning everything, and the staff day-of were great as well. Highly recommend for events.“

“Unbelieveable experience and a must try. Freshest and tastiest food I've ever had.“

“Nice atmosphere! I don't drink coffee, but I enjoyed their chai latte and they had a bunch of delicious looking pastry options. Also love that the profits support youth futsal programs!“

“wife and I drove 6 hours to eat here. we have made the trip multiple times over the years. came in Wednesday early afternoon and got great service. I wish I could remember her name, I would give her 5 stars. love coal fired pizza.“

“They have wonderful chai, a good breakfast and very chill vibes. Great little coffee shop!“

“The best breakfast in the MN. Everything on the menu is delicious 🤤“

“I love this place! Cherry Pie sundae is the best! A menu of affogati!“

“A taste of Cuba here in Minneapolis. I’m so glad I found this place.“

“I dined in the outdoor seating area and it was lovely, the intersection beside it was just kinda busy. The food was amazing, I got the zucchini matchsticks and the caesar salad as starters, and they were fresh and delicious. I got a Xerxes pizza, I loved the inclusion of the almonds.

For dessert I got the ice cream special which was cookies and cream. I'm in love!“

“Great coffee place! What makes this place special is the owners providing a separate building for AA meetings that run from dusk to dawn. Now that is Good Karma!“

“this company is anti-law and order. personally, I don't need a latte, while I'm watching the local Somalia men gangbang some guys underage daughter. what a sick Place Minneapolis is. you let the weaklings bully you. you could have just ignored then, but instead you put the sign up like the little baby you are“

“I've been looking forward to my first visit here and I wasn't disappointed. The overall beauty and Italian/European vibe this place, has me in love. The ice cream is also beautiful and delicious. I had (if I remember correctly): Blood Orange Gelato, Strawberry Lemonade Gelato and Asian Lemon Sherbet. The customer service is fast and friendly. This is now my go to place for a cool treat.“

“My boyfriend and my kids along with the dog came here. We made reservations for the covered outdoor area and showed up a couple minutes early and they were still able to seat us right away which was excellent. It was surprisingly a really nice area as this was our first time visiting the restaurant before we went over to the falls. Everyone enjoyed their food and the portions were large. Our waiter was very attentive, they treated our dog well and the dog menu is super cute!!!The only odd thing from the whole experience was I asked for a tequila and sparkling water and she asked if I meant a skinny margarita??? Idk how that correlates at all I thought it was funny though. Either way I would definitely come back with our dog it was a nice relaxing atmosphere to enjoy dinner with family and a few drinks.“

“Really good menu, lovely staff. An excellent place to enjoy coffee and a book there is a fire pit as well“

“Best ice cream in the Northwest Metro. Lots of unusual flavors. Their coffee ice cream is soooo good. They let you sample any flavor.“

“Fun! I got a shrimp roll, karage and Miraculum. Yum, yum, yum!“

“I have almost lost my desire for pizza until I had one of your fantastic meat lovers pizza from your St louis Park location. The perfect amount of sauce, cheese,meat. Gadzooks I'm wishing i had one right now! I'm hoping my next one is just as good as my first. Great service and awesome people.“

“Lovely place and owners. Had a Bauru, an outstanding steak sandwich, named after my hometown in Brazil. The brigadeiro cake was delicious, perfectly balanced with a scoop of raspberry sorbet. Thank you, Kalinka and team. It was a beautiful taste of home.“

“Great customer service, atmosphere, and cider. Training wheels is my favorite. I’d like to see a Honeycrisp cider.“

“My favorite spot to grab a beer in the neighborhood. Staff has always been pleasant. Really good brews and usually a nice variety on tap. They host community events regularly and their contribution to the neighborhood is felt and noticeable. Wonderful and comfortable space with public transit nearby for accessibility. Handful of pinball machines. Great little outdoor patio. Gender neutral single stall bathrooms. Solid rotation of good food trucks. Great spot for anyone!“

“awesome food, service and atmosphere. thanks for making our lunch awesome Sara.“

“This is my favorite brewery in Minnesota.

The beer is excellent and the building is charming inside and out.

My wife and I found a quiet corner of the outdoor patio yesterday beneath the shade and spent a fabulous Memorial Day here.

My sole complaint is that the bathrooms are too far from the taproom and even further from the outdoors space.“