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.

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Top 5 Mpls. Restaurants

1. Bar La Grassa

2. Porzana

3. Spoon and Stable

4. All Saints

5. Dario

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Top 5 St. Paul Restaurants

1. Meritage

2. Estelle

3. Gus Gus

4. Myriel

5. The Lexington

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Best New

1. Gai Noi

2. Porzana

3. Dario

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Best TC Legend

1. Bar La Grassa

2. Murray’s

3. Mancini’s

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Bar/Drinks

1. All Saints

2. Red Rabbit

3. Mr. Paul’s Supper Club

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UK/Pub

1. Brit’s Pub

2. The Anchor Fish and Chips

3. George and The Dragon

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Supper Club

1. Mr. Paul’s Supper Club

2. Mancini’s

3. The Lexington

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Soul Food

1. Pimento Jamaican Kitchen

2. Revival

3. Handsome Hog

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BBQ

1. Animales Barbeque Co.

2. Revival

3. Buddy Boy Fine BBQ

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Burger

1. Red Cow

2. Parlour Bar

3. Matt’s Bar

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Pizza

1. Wrecktangle Pizza

2. Young Joni

3. Pizzeria Lola

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Seafood

1. Smack Shack

2. Billy Sushi

3. Sea Salt Eatery

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Steak

1. Porzana

2. Manny’s Steakhouse

3. Mancini’s

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Fried Chicken

1. Revival

2. Red Cow

3. Abang Yoli

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Taco

1. Centro

2. Nico’s

3. Boca Chica

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Sandwich Shop

1. Marty’s Deli

2. Cecil’s Delicatessen

3. Mr. Paul’s Po’ Boys

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Global Eats

1. Gai Noi

2. Kramarczuk’s

3. World Street Kitchen

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Coffee

1. Spyhouse

2. Cafe Latte

3. Café Cerés

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Chinese

1. Rainbow Chinese

2. Tea House

3. Wok in the Park

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1. Meritage

2. Maison Margaux

3. Barbette

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Greek

1. Christos

2. Gardens of Salonica

3. Spitz

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Italian

1. Bar La Grassa

2. Cossetta

3. Broders’ Pasta Bar

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Indian

1. Dancing Ganesha

2. Gorkha Palace

3. India Palace

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Japanese/ Sushi

1. Billy Sushi

2. Kado no Mise

3. Wakame Sushi

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Mex/Latino

1. Boca Chica

2. Colita

3. Oro by Nixta

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Middle Eastern

1. Baba’s Hummus House

2. Emily’s Lebanese Deli / Holy Land

3. World Street Kitchen

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Thai

1. Coconut Thai

2. Lat14

3. Sawatdee

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Vietnamese

1. Quang

2. Em Que Viet

3. Hai Hai

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Plant-Based

1. French Meadow

2. Crisp and Green

3. Good Earth

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Breakfast/Brunch

1. Hope Breakfast Bar

2. Colossal Cafe

3. Red Cow

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Bakery Cafe

1. Red Bench Bakery

2. Cafe Latte

3. Black Walnut Bakery

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Donut Shop

1. Glam Doll Donuts

2. Bogart’s Doughnut Co.

3. Cardigan Donuts

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Seasonals

1. Sea Salt Eatery

2. Animales BBQ

3. Red Barn Farm

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Most Excited For

1. Chilango by Jorge Guzmán

2. Diane’s Place by Diane Moua

3. Lynette

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What food trend can take a hike?

1. Tip line under a service charge

2. High prices for small portions

3. Espresso martinis

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What kind of restaurant do we need more of in town?

1. Filipino

2. Korean BBQ

3. Vegetarian/ Healthy