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Where to eat sticky rice, snappy sausages, and fresh pasta outside
After heroic survival of another overly long winter, it’s finally time to head out into the warm sunshine. These new patios are where to flock when the weather cooperates.
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Patios are listed in geographical order
Read MoreJamie Malone’s French bistro nabbed her a James Beard award nomination, but locals have known from day one that a bottle of something bubbly and a seat on the sidewalk patio are the best way to soak in the warm evening air.
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An ideal outdoor dining experience for when the weather can still be a bit fickle. The covered beer garden also serves those famous Butcher & the Boar sausages with a whole lot of beer and bourbon.
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One of the most fun patios in town is open again and sporting a jazzy, upgraded menu. The classic arepas are still there, but the extended menu lets everything glorious about the way this South American restaurant puts a plate together shine.
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Downtown Minneapolis’ best happy hour patio that’s right by the hustle and bustle, but hidden enough not to be overwhelmed by the city noise. The cocktails and wine selections are world class and the snacks are an ideal bit of elegance to cap off a work day.
Tropical drinks, Southeast Asian dishes that are made for eating in the sun, Hai Hai is a delight from start to finish. Feast on some of the dishes that nabbed chef / co-owner Christina Nguyen a James Beard nomination while sitting around the bright oilcloth tablecloths. The giant sloth mural only adds to the fun.
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One of the iconic patios of Minneapolis just keeps getting better and better. Bardo serves elegant food, wine, exceptional cocktails and offers a rare fine-dining-on-a-Monday experience. The patio is just steps from downtown Minneapolis in Northeast.
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The single best stop for mezcal slushies and tacos in the Twin Cities. Enjoy the industrial cool views ofthe old train tracks and the vibrant street art beauty of Centro’s exterior murals.
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This famously serene patio in the heart of the city is now open for the season. The Bungalow Club is known for fantastic fresh pastas, ever changing seasonal dishes and a knockout beverage program. Sip the new mezcal paloma or order an affordable bottle to share.
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The ancient building harkens back to the days when Saint Paul was better known as Pig’s Eye. Enjoy the beer garden with a mug of the fantastically toasty Dunkel and a selection of the snappy sausages.
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This gorgeous French brassiere has opened the sidewalk seats for a perfect vantage point for watching the hustle and bustle of downtown Saint Paul with a glass of something bubble near at hand. Indulge in the raw bar or a classic bowl of moules frites.
The Eater Award winner for Best Dive Bar revival also sports a sneaky little patio that’s a lush hideaway in the middle of the city. Order up the classic bar food fare that’s given a cheffy makeover like the crusty chicken thigh “wings.”
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Jamie Malone’s French bistro nabbed her a James Beard award nomination, but locals have known from day one that a bottle of something bubbly and a seat on the sidewalk patio are the best way to soak in the warm evening air.
An ideal outdoor dining experience for when the weather can still be a bit fickle. The covered beer garden also serves those famous Butcher & the Boar sausages with a whole lot of beer and bourbon.
One of the most fun patios in town is open again and sporting a jazzy, upgraded menu. The classic arepas are still there, but the extended menu lets everything glorious about the way this South American restaurant puts a plate together shine.
Downtown Minneapolis’ best happy hour patio that’s right by the hustle and bustle, but hidden enough not to be overwhelmed by the city noise. The cocktails and wine selections are world class and the snacks are an ideal bit of elegance to cap off a work day.
Tropical drinks, Southeast Asian dishes that are made for eating in the sun, Hai Hai is a delight from start to finish. Feast on some of the dishes that nabbed chef / co-owner Christina Nguyen a James Beard nomination while sitting around the bright oilcloth tablecloths. The giant sloth mural only adds to the fun.
One of the iconic patios of Minneapolis just keeps getting better and better. Bardo serves elegant food, wine, exceptional cocktails and offers a rare fine-dining-on-a-Monday experience. The patio is just steps from downtown Minneapolis in Northeast.
The single best stop for mezcal slushies and tacos in the Twin Cities. Enjoy the industrial cool views ofthe old train tracks and the vibrant street art beauty of Centro’s exterior murals.
This famously serene patio in the heart of the city is now open for the season. The Bungalow Club is known for fantastic fresh pastas, ever changing seasonal dishes and a knockout beverage program. Sip the new mezcal paloma or order an affordable bottle to share.
The ancient building harkens back to the days when Saint Paul was better known as Pig’s Eye. Enjoy the beer garden with a mug of the fantastically toasty Dunkel and a selection of the snappy sausages.
This gorgeous French brassiere has opened the sidewalk seats for a perfect vantage point for watching the hustle and bustle of downtown Saint Paul with a glass of something bubble near at hand. Indulge in the raw bar or a classic bowl of moules frites.
The Eater Award winner for Best Dive Bar revival also sports a sneaky little patio that’s a lush hideaway in the middle of the city. Order up the classic bar food fare that’s given a cheffy makeover like the crusty chicken thigh “wings.”
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