13 Best Restaurants for Handcrafted Cocktails in Mendota Heights

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1. The St. Paul Grill

4.6

Exceptional(4067)

££££

• Steakhouse • Saint Paul

Booked 32 times today

We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary and it has been one of our faavorite restaurants for a long time. It did not disappoint but we would not order the summer squash again as it was a ling way from a butternut squash dish.... Thank you for a special evening.

2. 1881 Eating House

4.5

Awesome(226)

££££

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 2 times today

If you haven't eaten here, you should. The depot is of course a gorgeous setting. Clean, safe--restaurant was well staffed. Cocktails were excellent and tasty fries. Handhelds such as the birger, rueben amd hot chicken are always hogh quality.

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3. Butcher & the Boar

4.5

Awesome(342)

££££

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 35 times today

GREAT happy hour. wonderful food - awesome prices. The service was excellent. Beautiful restaurant. We'll be back!

4. Blondette

3.6

Very Good(129)

££££

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 8 times today

The staff was great & the food & drinks were fantastic. The only negative is that they were out of pineapple juice, so 3 of us had to change our beverage orders (we survived).

5. Bar Rufus

3.8

Excellent(6)

££££

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 1 time today

One of the few full service restaurant choices downtown at 6:30am. Food was fantastic! Pricey.

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6. JUN Szechuan Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(277)

££££

• Chinese • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 4 times today

The Szechuan dumplings are top notch. I don’t know what is in that sauce but it must be made with crack because it is addictive. All the other dishes we tried were also fantastic. Will come back!

7. Tequila Butcher

4.5

Awesome(41)

££££

• Mexican • Chanhassen

Booked 10 times today

Nice atmosphere, great food and wonderful service!

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8. Los Andes Latin Bistro - Uptown

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££££

• Colombian • Uptown

Minneapolis’s Los Andes serves vibrant, fresh and authentic Ecuadorian, Peruvian and Colombian cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere. One of our top-selling dishes is the Bandeja Paisa from Colombia, a hearty favorite packed with traditional Colombian flavors. Other popular specialties include bistec a caballo, pan-fried sirloin topped with a fried egg and served with potato, cassava and sweet plantain; Bandera, a flavorful combination of goat stew, beef tripe stew and shrimp ceviche; arroz con pollo, yellow rice with shredded chicken and creamy avocado; and corvina apanada, breaded and fried corvina fish served with lentils, rice and avocado. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes inspired by the rich culinary cultures of South America. Complete your meal with one of our refreshing tropical milkshakes in flavors like mango, blackberry and passionfruit. Los Andes is a great destination for family dinners, date nights, celebrations and authentic Latin cuisine in Minneapolis.

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9. Belle Ame Vineyard

4.4

Awesome(31)

££££

• Bistro • River Falls

Very nice ambiance, clean and very open. The tables are not crammed together and the servers were attentive and friendly. The food was good, but a small menu. I would like to visit later in the summer and enjoy their patio. Overall it was very good. I would recommend.

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10. Los Andes Latin Bistro - Northeast

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££££

• Colombian • Sheridan

Los Andes Latin Bistro N.E., our second family-owned location, opened in Northeast Minneapolis in May 2026. It continues the story that began at our original Lyn-Lake restaurant, bringing the authentic flavors of South America to a new community. Our menu celebrates Ecuadorian, Peruvian, and Colombian cuisine through treasured family recipes passed down for generations—from our grandmother to our mother and now to our family.Among our top sellers are the Bandeja Paisa, a traditional Colombian favorite packed with bold flavors, and our Mixed Empanadas, perfect for enjoying a variety of our family recipes. Every dish reflects our heritage and love for sharing great food. As a family-owned and operated restaurant, Los Andes Latin Bistro N.E. is a new chapter for our family while staying true to the recipes, culture, and traditions at the heart of Los Andes.

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. The St. Paul Grill

2. 1881 Eating House

3. Butcher & the Boar

4. Blondette

5. Bar Rufus

6. JUN Szechuan Kitchen & Bar

7. Tequila Butcher

8. Los Andes Latin Bistro - Uptown

9. Belle Ame Vineyard

10. Los Andes Latin Bistro - Northeast

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