Try These New Restaurants in Minneapolis
The food scene is always evolving in Minneapolis. These new bakeries, bistros, sports bars and cultural fusion restaurants with innovative flavors have opened within the past six months and need to go on your "to-try" list ASAP.
Last updated: 4/20/26
Asher's Bar & Grill
2730 W Lake St
Meet your newest neighborhood sports bar. Asher's Bar & Grill is located in the ground level of the historic Beach Club Residences on Bde Maka Ska. But Asher's isn't just the newest spot to watch the game — the menu is approachable, affordable, offers generous portions, and the bar boasts a full craft cocktail program! Menu highlights include a smashburger, layered nachos, poutine walleye fish and chips and more.
Company Bar
3800 Nicollet Ave
Find Company Bar in Minneapolis' Kingfield neighborhood. Formerly Petite León, Company Bar serves no frills cocktails and bites. Don't worry — you can still get the famous León cheese burger. New menu highlights include the hot mortadella sandwich, the shishito dip, and spoked beets.
Dreamstate Cafe
2558 Lyndale Ave S
Meet Minneapolis' newest plant-based restaurant. Dreamstate Cafe's dinner menu includes dishes like Lion’s Mane steak, shredded mock duck burnt end nachos, Delicata squash doughnuts and corned beef sandwiches. Dreamstate is an all-day cafe with late night menus from 5 to 11pm and will be open for breakfast and lunch starting December 11.
Bellecour
107 3rd Ave N
Named after the town center of Place Bellecour in Lyon, France, Bellecour is Chef Gavin Kaysen's interpretation of traditional, casual dining experiences that inspired his lifelong love of cooking. During the day, enjoy casual counter service offering viennoiserie, patisserie, sandwiches and salads. At night, Bellecour transitions into an energetic full-service bistro with a dinner menu inspired by classic brasseries in France.
Mestiizo
337 13th Ave NE
Mestiizo in Northeast Minneapolis blends Latin and Asian flavors into a unique dining experience. Expect a diverse selection of starters, like sashimi tiradito, ceviche, birria eggrolls and elote, tacos and sushi, and main dishes, such as octopus, short rib, sea bass and a customizable bibimbap bowl. Mestiizo’s kitchen is entirely gluten-free, and all tortillas are crafted in-house using Masa flour from nearby Nixta.
