Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN
For Fine Dining in Minneapolis–St. Paul, the local food press points to Bûcheron, Demi, and Myriel. Picks from Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Star Tribune, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Star Tribune. Updated July 2026.
Bûcheron · Minneapolis
Bûcheron brings technical precision to a compact Nicollet Avenue dining room while retaining the ease of a neighborhood restaurant. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine highlights the tension between composed plates and warm service rather than formality for its own sake. The corrected address moves this entry away from the unrelated Linden Hills location previously stored in the file.
Demi · North Loop
Demi is Gavin Kaysen's intimate North Loop tasting counter, where a sequence of small dishes arrives with direct conversation from the cooks. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine emphasizes the ceremony and detail without separating them from hospitality. The limited seats and set progression make the experience fundamentally different from a conventional multi course dining room.
Myriel · Highland Park
Chef Karyn Tomlinson's Myriel applies refined technique to ingredients and flavors that still feel personal and Midwestern. Mpls.St.Paul Magazine points to dishes such as duck confit while recognizing the St. Paul restaurant's national attention. The Highland Park room remains small enough for the cooking and service to feel closely connected.
Maison Margaux · North Loop
The Minnesota Star Tribune reviews Maison Margaux as David Fhima's expansive interpretation of French dining, moving between a formal room, bar and subterranean spaces. Classic preparations are reconsidered without losing their recognizable foundation. The North Loop address and full service setting make it suitable for a deliberate, extended meal rather than a quick themed stop.
Kado no Mise · North Loop
Kado no Mise centers chef Shigeyuki Furukawa's omakase and kaiseki work, with each course shaped by season, Japanese technique and the sequence of the meal. The Minnesota Star Tribune profile explains the discipline behind the counter experience. Its second floor North Loop address precisely identifies the tasting restaurant within the building.
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