Minneapolis continues to solidify its reputation as a dynamic culinary destination, with a host of new restaurants and food trucks offering diverse and innovative dining experiences. Here are some recent additions that food enthusiasts should explore.
New Restaurant Openings
Asher’s Bar & Grill
Located at 2730 W Lake St, Asher’s Bar & Grill has become the neighborhood’s latest sports bar. Situated on the ground level of the historic Beach Club Residences on Bde Maka Ska, Asher’s offers an approachable and affordable menu with generous portions. Highlights include a smashburger, layered nachos, poutine, and walleye fish and chips. The bar also boasts a full craft cocktail program. Learn more
Company Bar
In the Kingfield neighborhood at 3800 Nicollet Ave, Company Bar has taken over the space formerly occupied by Petite León. The establishment serves no-frills cocktails and bites, retaining favorites like the León cheeseburger while introducing new items such as the hot mortadella sandwich, shishito dip, and smoked beets. Learn more
Dreamstate Cafe
Dreamstate Cafe, located at 2558 Lyndale Ave S, is Minneapolis’ newest plant-based restaurant. The dinner menu features dishes like Lion’s Mane steak, shredded mock duck burnt end nachos, Delicata squash doughnuts, and corned beef sandwiches. The cafe operates all day, with late-night menus from 5 to 11 pm, and plans to open for breakfast and lunch starting December 11. Learn more
Bellecour
Chef Gavin Kaysen’s Bellecour has reopened at 107 3rd Ave N in the North Loop. Named after the town center of Place Bellecour in Lyon, France, the establishment offers casual counter service during the day with viennoiserie, patisserie, sandwiches, and salads. In the evening, it transitions into an energetic full-service bistro with a dinner menu inspired by classic French brasseries. Learn more
Mestiizo
At 337 13th Ave NE, Mestiizo blends Latin and Asian flavors into a unique dining experience. The entirely gluten-free kitchen offers starters like sashimi tiradito, ceviche, birria eggrolls, and elote, along with tacos, sushi, and main dishes such as octopus, short rib, sea bass, and customizable bibimbap bowls. All tortillas are crafted in-house using Masa flour from nearby Nixta. Learn more
Notable Food Trucks
Red Rocket Pizza at Bauhaus Brew Labs
For classic Neapolitan-style pizza, Red Rocket Pizza serves wood-fired pizzas with fresh ingredients at Bauhaus Brew Labs. A fan favorite is the Hot Chick pizza, featuring house red sauce, chili flakes, pepperoni, sausage, fresh mozzarella, red onion, jalapeños, and a hot honey drizzle. Learn more
Bark and the Bite
Operating both a brick-and-mortar location and a mobile eatery, Bark and the Bite offers smoked meats like pulled pork and shredded chicken, along with barbecue sauces such as cherry bourbon and vodka chile. Scratch-made sides include honey-spiced hush puppies, cider vinegar slaw, and arugula potato salad. Learn more
Simply Steve’s Mobile Food Truck
Simply Steve’s offers a rotating menu with items like the El Burrito Cubano, Coconut Curry Chicken tacos, California Burger, Cajun Turkey Burger, Black Bean Quinoa Burger, and Cubano Burrito Bowl. The truck’s movements can be tracked via its Facebook page. Learn more
These establishments represent just a snapshot of the vibrant and ever-evolving food scene in Minneapolis. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a visitor, there’s always something new and exciting to discover in the city’s culinary landscape.