Thanksgiving Dinner in Minneapolis Restaurants

Let someone else make your Thanksgiving feast for you.

Whether you've burned the bird, had your plane grounded by a snowstorm, or just don't want all the work, if you're in Minneapolis, you have plenty of dining out options for Thanksgiving. According to The Twin Cities Dining Guide, as of early 2011, more than 50 restaurants are open on the holiday, 22 of which are in Minneapolis proper. Does this Spark an idea?

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Upscale and Fine Dining
- Located inside hotels and elsewhere throughout Minneapolis, restaurants offering upscale service and fine dining abound. Regular meal prices typically range from $12 to $50 or more per person, although special menus and prices may apply for the holiday.
  
  BANK
  
  From breakfast and after-dinner cocktails to appetizers and desserts, BANK serves up choice fare for a price in a former bank lobby.
  
  Cosmos Restaurant
  
  Flavorful and elegant, the food at Cosmos demands your attention. Dress your best for fine dining here.
  
  FireLake at Radisson Plaza
  
  The Guyot food guide hails FireLake as inviting and affordable, citing the open kitchen, brick ovens, and comfortable seating.
  
  Jax Cafe
  
  "Minneapolis+St. Paul Magazine" recommends the filling fare at Jax for large groups.
  
  Nicollet Island Inn
  
  The Nicollet Island Inn will complement your holiday meal with piano music and river views.
  
  The Normandy Kitchen
  
  According to the "Star Tribune," the Normandy Kitchen is at its best when it sticks to straightforward American cuisine, as it does with its Thanksgiving Day meal.
Ethnic Fare
- Tired of turkey for Thanksgiving? There's no reason why you have to stick to tradition every year.
  
  Bombay Bistro
  
  This fine Indian restaurant offers traditional and authentic cuisine from the husband and wife owners.
  
  Buca di Beppo
  
  Italian food served family style in very generous portions is Buca di Beppo's stock in trade.
  
  Zahtar by Fhima
  
  Zahtar offers tasty Mediterranean fare in a simple setting.
Unique
- Two unique Minneapolis restaurants are open for dining on Thanksgiving.
  
  Hell's Kitchen
  
  The ravens, crows and skulls that normally adorn Hell's Kitchen may be festooned with cornucopias and other harvest decor for the holiday.
  
  Loring Pasta Bar
  
  The menu at Loring Pasta Bar is likely to feature made-from-scratch meals specifically themed just for Thanksgiving.
Bar & Grill
- Two bar and grills that keep their doors open on Thanksgiving offer plenty of entertainment with the food.
  
  Rail Station Bar & Grill
  
  The Rail Station features bar bingo, meat raffles and trivia competitions.
  
  Sneaky Pete's: Ultimate Bar & Grill
  
  Sneaky Pete's isn't quite as family friendly as the Rail Station, but its location, near the light rail station, makes for safe adult celebrations.

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