Meritage
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The people have spoken, and our annual survey results are in.
MSPMAG: It’s possible that the Twin Cities is on the cusp of a scene-changing year, as 2024 looks to have more high-profile openings than we’ve seen in a long time. And while we’re excited for the new, we love to celebrate the stalwarts, the favorites that have helped build the scene. With our annual Readers’ Poll, we put the power in the hands of the people to set the tone. The proof is in the medals: There’s never been a better time to eat and drink in our towns.
Top 5 Mpls. Restaurants
2. Porzana
4. All Saints
5. Dario
Estelle
Top 5 St. Paul Restaurants
1. Meritage
2. Estelle
3. Gus Gus
4. Myriel
Best New
1. Gai Noi
2. Porzana
3. Dario
Best TC Legend
2. Murray’s
3. Mancini’s
Bar/Drinks
1. All Saints
2. Red Rabbit
UK/Pub
1. Brit’s Pub
Mr. Paul’s Supper Club
Supper Club
2. Mancini’s
Soul Food
2. Revival
3. Handsome Hog
BBQ
2. Revival
Burger
1. Red Cow
2. Parlour Bar
3. Matt’s Bar
Pizza
2. Young Joni
Seafood
1. Smack Shack
2. Billy Sushi
Steak
1. Porzana
3. Mancini’s
Fried Chicken
1. Revival
2. Red Cow
3. Abang Yoli
Taco
1. Centro
2. Nico’s
3. Boca Chica
Sandwich Shop
1. Marty’s Deli
Gai Noi
Global Eats
1. Gai Noi
2. Kramarczuk’s
Coffee
1. Spyhouse
2. Cafe Latte
3. Café Cerés
Chinese
2. Tea House
French
1. Meritage
3. Barbette
Greek
1. Christos
3. Spitz
Italian
2. Cossetta
Indian
3. India Palace
Japanese/ Sushi
1. Billy Sushi
2. Kado no Mise
3. Wakame Sushi
Photos by Caitlin Abrams
Oro
Mex/Latino
1. Boca Chica
2. Colita
3. Oro by Nixta
Middle Eastern
2. Emily’s Lebanese Deli / Holy Land
Thai
1. Coconut Thai
2. Lat14
3. Sawatdee
Vietnamese
1. Quang
2. Em Que Viet
3. Hai Hai
Myriel
Plant-Based
3. Good Earth
Breakfast/Brunch
3. Red Cow
Bakery Cafe
2. Cafe Latte
Donut Shop
Seasonals
2. Animales BBQ
Most Excited For
2. Diane’s Place by Diane Moua
3. Lynette
What food trend can take a hike?
1. Tip line under a service charge
2. High prices for small portions
3. Espresso martinis
What kind of restaurant do we need more of in town?
1. Filipino
2. Korean BBQ
3. Vegetarian/ Healthy