1. Giulia at Hotel Emery

Visit Giulia, a Northern Italian hideaway right inside the lobby of Hotel Emery. The dining room is flanked by towering marble columns and showcases a gorgeous bar lined with Italian wines and local craft spirits. While you dine, you’ll get a view of the open kitchen where small plates, fresh pasta and wood-fired pizzas are prepared. Try the chicken parmesan, the bianco pizza, which has a white garlic cream sauce, or the Caesar salad. Giulia is open every day and serves decadent brunch on weekends, like chocolatey crepes, bacon coated with brown sugar, orange, and chilis, pizzas topped with eggs and more.

2. Bar Rufus, Blondette & Miaou Miaou at the Rand Tower Hotel

The Rand Tower Hotel is home to three dining experiences, each with their own twist on French food and cocktails. French bistro Bar Rufus is a swanky lobby bar and restaurant and offers favorites like seasonal tartines, beef tartare and a show-stopping burger. The cocktail menu is refined and features all the French classics. Order the Rand Tower Martini, which comes with all the accoutrements, like olives and caviar, on a platter.

Take the elevator up to the fifth floor and you’ll find Blondette, known for mixing French cuisine with ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Seafood and red meat are the stars of the menu — you’ll have difficulty choosing between the seared scallops, poached lobster, wagyu zabuton, or the duck a l’orange. Enclosed in a glass-covered atrium with access to an outdoor terrace, you’re guaranteed stunning views of downtown, especially if you dine at night.

Next to Blondette is cocktail lounge Miaou Miaou, which gets its name from how chic cats say “hello” in French. Miaou Miaou will show you the world of French island rums and tropical flavors. Order the Here Kitty Kitty (punch made with French rum, mango, papaya and citrus) or an In the Clouds (blanco tequila mixed with crème de peche, sherry, lemon, lime and seltzer), and nestle into a velvet sofa or grab a stool at the bar and bask in the pink neon glow of the smiling cat sign.

3. Manny's Steakhouse at the W Minneapolis

Manny’s, partners of the W Hotel, is one of the nation’s top steakhouses. Many hotel guests have said they would return to Minneapolis just to dine here again. Sourced from their own herds, Manny’s red meat is flavorful, tender and expertly seared. Enjoy a ribeye in the dining room or sip a bourbon in the bar and take in the dim lighting and classy and upscale ambiance.

4. Restaurant Alma at Hotel Alma

Known for its nationally recognized seasonal tasting menu, Restaurant Alma is perfect for special occasions. You’ll experience 10 individually plated and shared dishes brought out over a period of two hours with the option to add wine pairings. Both dining experiences (omnivore or vegetarian) begin with an antipasto and conclude with dessert. Between the two are several beautifully plated bites highlighting the freshest vegetables and meats available. Currently, the menu features dishes like chilled sweet corn soup, seared Massachusetts sea scallops and duck.

5. Tulibee at the Hewing Hotel

Named after a northern fish whose presence indicates a thriving lake environment, Tullibee within the Hewing Hotel in the North Loop embraces its Scandinavian roots, hyper-local ingredient sourcing and farm to table philosophy. Step into the restaurant, and you’ll be transported to a dark and dreamy woodland hideaway – the entire place embraces clean lines, dark color schemes and rustic charm. On the menu, you’ll find small bites, hearty entrees and a full bar. Tullibee serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, but the dinner menu is where you’ll find unique northern specialties, like rabbit ragu, coho salmon and smoked trout caviar.

6. Mara Restaurant & Bar at the Four Seasons

This signature restaurant in Minneapolis’ Four Seasons Hotel is the vision of James Beard award-winner Chef Gavin Kaysen. Mara’s open kitchen concept with floor-to-ceiling windows makes for a great spot for date night. Try to get a table next to the kitchen — you’ll be transfixed with the choreographic nature of the food preparation. The menu is inspired by Mediterranean flavors and will transport you to coastal destinations. For an appetizer, order the delicious and zesty scallop crudo, and for your main course, reviewers rave about the lobster bucatini and the salt baked Branzino. Mara hosts Sunday brunch as well, where you can choose between homemade pastries, egg specials, breakfast meats and sweets to build your own brunch.

7. Umbra at the Canopy Hotel

Located inside the Canopy Hotel, Umbra serves bistro classics with a seasonal fresh twist (think chicken po' boys and spicy coleslaw made with local produce and flatbreads topped with local cheese from Faribault Cheese Caves) in a welcoming, expansive space that blends warm woods with modern industrial vibes. Umbra is one block from U.S. Bank Stadium and often has specials for major events in town, like Vikings game day deals on pretzel bites, flatbreads and burgers.

8. Jolliet House at the Marquette Hotel

Indulge in savory breakfasts, lunches, and satisfying and delectable dinner entrees, like a Hawaiian ribeye or an American wagyu burger at Jolliet House. The food here is top tier, but what's unique about Jolliet House is the view you'll get of the IDS Center's Crystal Court while you dine. Fun fact, several shots from the opening credits of later seasons of the Mary Tyler Moore Show were filmed from the balcony of Jolliet House. Sit where Mary dined at the aptly named 'Mary Tyler Moore Table.' While you're there, don't miss the immersive Topgolf Swing Suite. Try your hand at virtual golf games while taking advantage of lounge food and beverage service.