David’s guidebook
Recommended Restaurants
Known for their good food, ambiance and "paw"tio (dog friendly patio), this is a great spot for a casual lunch/dinner. This restaurant is just a 5 minute drive from the house.
12 recommandé par les habitants
The Block Food & Drink
7007 Walker StKnown for their good food, ambiance and "paw"tio (dog friendly patio), this is a great spot for a casual lunch/dinner. This restaurant is just a 5 minute drive from the house.
A very popular Sushi/Asian restaurant with a great patio, and a wide variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and noodle dishes too. There will usually be a wait to eat dinner here...lunch time usually you can go in and eat right away. You could bike to this restaurant in 5-10 minutes from the house. Whole Foods happens to be right next door too.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Wakame Sushi & Asian Bistro
3070 Excelsior BlvdA very popular Sushi/Asian restaurant with a great patio, and a wide variety of sushi rolls, sashimi, and noodle dishes too. There will usually be a wait to eat dinner here...lunch time usually you can go in and eat right away. You could bike to this restaurant in 5-10 minutes from the house. Whole Foods happens to be right next door too.
This is a fantastic local restaurant featuring amazing margaritas and Mexican fare infused with a local twist. This restaurant is in the popular 50th and France neighborhood of Edina, that features other great restaurants and shops - just a 7-10 minute car/Uber ride from the house.
Pajarito Edina
3910 West 50th StreetThis is a fantastic local restaurant featuring amazing margaritas and Mexican fare infused with a local twist. This restaurant is in the popular 50th and France neighborhood of Edina, that features other great restaurants and shops - just a 7-10 minute car/Uber ride from the house.
One of Minneapolis's best restaurants - get a reservation in advance. This restaurant is roughly a 10-15 minute drive from the house.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Colita
5400 Penn Ave SOne of Minneapolis's best restaurants - get a reservation in advance. This restaurant is roughly a 10-15 minute drive from the house.
An excellent casual restaurant that has a patio with direct views of Lake Bada Maka Ska, and a warm, inviting interior.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Urban Eatery Minneapolis
2730 W Lake StAn excellent casual restaurant that has a patio with direct views of Lake Bada Maka Ska, and a warm, inviting interior.
LTD Brewing is an excellent local taproom/microbrewer with a dog-friendly patio.
9 recommandé par les habitants
LTD Brewing Co.
8 8th Ave NLTD Brewing is an excellent local taproom/microbrewer with a dog-friendly patio.
A great cocktail bar/speakeasy with a private entry. Just a 10-minute ride from the house.
55 recommandé par les habitants
Volstead's Emporium
711 W Lake StA great cocktail bar/speakeasy with a private entry. Just a 10-minute ride from the house.
A great cocktail bar, with great burgers and a great old fashioned. Just a 7 minute ride from the house - Uber recommended as parking is limited.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Parlour
730 N Washington AveA great cocktail bar, with great burgers and a great old fashioned. Just a 7 minute ride from the house - Uber recommended as parking is limited.
AMAZING Authentic street-style Tacos. A true hole-in-the-wall, family owned&operated business serving the best tacos and burritos in Minneapolis Metro (in my opinion.) Almost so good I'd issue a money-back guarantee and buy your lunch/dinner if you didn't like them. The Pastor Taco is my favorite..
LA BODEGA TACO BAR
8005 Minnetonka BoulevardAMAZING Authentic street-style Tacos. A true hole-in-the-wall, family owned&operated business serving the best tacos and burritos in Minneapolis Metro (in my opinion.) Almost so good I'd issue a money-back guarantee and buy your lunch/dinner if you didn't like them. The Pastor Taco is my favorite..
Parkway Pizza
6325 Minnetonka BlvdAn excellent local pizza place.
A bit of a drive from the house but very good Italian/atmosphere.
68 recommandé par les habitants
ie - Italian Eatery
4724 Cedar Ave SA bit of a drive from the house but very good Italian/atmosphere.
Sightseeing
A staple of the Minneapolis sightseeing to-do list.
251 recommandé par les habitants
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
725 Vineland PlA staple of the Minneapolis sightseeing to-do list.
Minneapolis's finest art museum - Just a short 10 minute ride from the house.
606 recommandé par les habitants
Walker Art Center
725 Vineland PlMinneapolis's finest art museum - Just a short 10 minute ride from the house.
Cedar Lake is just a 5 minute ride from the house - would recommend riding our beach cruiser bikes here. Lots of bike trails that go around this lake and the adjoining Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Cedar Lake Point Beach
Cedar Lake ParkwayCedar Lake is just a 5 minute ride from the house - would recommend riding our beach cruiser bikes here. Lots of bike trails that go around this lake and the adjoining Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun/Bde Maka Ska.
Neighborhoods
Just a 5 minute drive from the house, you will find a lot of shops, restaurants, and even a Costco in this area.
West End Boulevard
West End BoulevardJust a 5 minute drive from the house, you will find a lot of shops, restaurants, and even a Costco in this area.
The swanky shopping/dining neighborhood of the Minneapolis metro - just a short 7 minute drive from the house.
50 recommandé par les habitants
50th & France
The swanky shopping/dining neighborhood of the Minneapolis metro - just a short 7 minute drive from the house.
Just a 7 minute Uber ride from the house, this neighborhood has a lot of bars/restaurants/microbreweries and art galleries to visit. A personal favorite is the bar at The Hewing Hotel
42 recommandé par les habitants
North Loop
Just a 7 minute Uber ride from the house, this neighborhood has a lot of bars/restaurants/microbreweries and art galleries to visit. A personal favorite is the bar at The Hewing Hotel
City/town information
Stroll Lake Street along Lake Minnetonka for an afternoon of shopping/dining.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Wayzata
Stroll Lake Street along Lake Minnetonka for an afternoon of shopping/dining.
Charming town along the shores of Lake Minnetonka offering great shops and restaurants.
36 recommandé par les habitants
Excelsior
Charming town along the shores of Lake Minnetonka offering great shops and restaurants.
Family Fun
In their own words: A whimsical destination of amusements and entertainment featuring indoor mini golf, vintage pinball and arcade games.
88 recommandé par les habitants
Can Can Wonderland
755 Prior Ave NIn their own words: A whimsical destination of amusements and entertainment featuring indoor mini golf, vintage pinball and arcade games.
An excellent off-leash dog park. A must visit destination for dog-owners.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Minnehaha Dog Park
5399 Minnehaha Park Dr SAn excellent off-leash dog park. A must visit destination for dog-owners.
A must-do while visiting. Rent a kayak/paddleboard and row around Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake.
26 recommandé par les habitants
Wheel Fun Rentals
3000 E Bde Maka Ska PkwyA must-do while visiting. Rent a kayak/paddleboard and row around Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake.
Pretty cool museum for those into science. Great views of the bluffs of the Mississippi River too.
235 recommandé par les habitants
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdPretty cool museum for those into science. Great views of the bluffs of the Mississippi River too.