Best Authentic Restaurants in Coon Rapids

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Twin Cities / MinneapolisTwin Cities / Northern Suburbs

Neighborhoods

BlaineBrooklyn ParkChamplinCoon RapidsDowntown / Mill DistrictDowntown / North Loop

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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Accessibility

Wheelchair access

47 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. The Ball Park TC

4.4

Awesome(51)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Blaine

Booked 11 times today

Every plate at The Ball Park is thoughtfully curated to serve you the best quality ingredients, robust flavors, and unforgettable experience. We are proud to source locally.

2. Prime

4.3

Awesome(60)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Blaine

Booked 20 times today

Prime is a family-owned restaurant, born out of a deep love for our community and a desire to create a dining experience that embodies the values and spirit of where we call home. Our owners, proud long-term residents of the area, recognized the need for a local destination that offers not only exceptional food and wine but also serves as a gathering place for friends, families, and neighbors to come together.At Prime, we are committed to delivering quality in every aspect of your experience. We proudly serve Certified Angus Beef and offer authentic Kobe beef, ensuring that only the finest cuts make it to your plate. From sourcing the freshest ingredients to crafting a menu that celebrates both classic and innovative flavors, our focus is on providing dishes that delight the palate and warm the heart. Additionally, our wine experts have carefully curated a list that complements the chef’s creations, while our craft cocktails offer an added layer of indulgence.

3. Pizza Pub

4.1

Excellent(19)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Blaine

Booked 2 times today

One of the things that truly sets Pizza Pub apart is our unique pizza sauce. If you’ve ever tried our pizza, you know there’s simply no comparison when it comes to the flavor of our sauce. It’s this dedication to taste and quality that has earned us the award for the "Best House Special" in Minnesota. Our Pizza Pub Special is a testament to everything we stand for: it starts with pepperoni, sausage, and ground beef, followed by mushrooms, green olives, diced onions, and diced green peppers, all topped off with the same award-winning 100% REAL® Wisconsin mozzarella cheese that’s been part of our recipe since day one.

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4. Tavern at Edinburgh

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$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Brooklyn Park

Booked 3 times today

Each dish at The Tavern is Chef curated and all ingredients are sourced locally. Farm to Fork/Scratch Kitchen/ Chef Driven brought to you by award winning Chef Kevin Aho.

5. Buona Sera

4.9

Exceptional(2324)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Champlin

Booked 20 times today

Buona Sera is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar featuring the wonderful and authentic Italian recipes of renowned chef, Raffaele Virgillo. When you walk in the door you're treated like family. Enjoy good food, good wine, good company and of course, a Good Night.

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6. Red Lobster - Minneapolis

4.3

Awesome(42)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Blaine

Booked 2 times today

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

7. Young Joni

4.8

Exceptional(906)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Northeast Minneapolis

Booked 58 times today

Young Joni is James Beard award-winning chef Ann Kim's restaurant located in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The menu is inspired by wood fire cooking and features an array of globally influenced dishes and signature pizzas. Dining Room reservations are offered for dinner and weekend brunch; walk-ins are available at our bar and community table.Young Joni is the recipient of 2019's James Beard Award for "Best Chef Midwest"; it has been featured in the New York Times and Vogue, and on Netflix's "Chef's Table: Pizza." Tucked discreetly behind Young Joni is the back bar, serving full and no-proof craft cocktails and pizzas in a warm, analog setting. Esquire named it one of 2019's Best Bars in America and Eater called it an "Essential Minneapolis Bar." Walk down the alley alongside Young Joni and look for the red light; when the light is on, the back bar is open!

8. Baldamar

4.8

Exceptional(7152)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 117 times today

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 6 or more.

9. Billy Sushi

4.8

Exceptional(117)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 75 times today

There are ninety-nine different ways to write “sushi” in the Japanese script of kanji. Each with its own unique interpretation and meaning. It was with great deliberation that our founder, Billy, chose 寿司 to best represent his personal interpretation of the word - Celebration of Fish!That’s exactly how Billy feels about the art of making sushi and the atmosphere that surrounds it - it should be a celebration! Which is why Billy Sushi is more than just a restaurant, it is an experience for anyone who allows themselves to take part. A three-ring performance of sorts - sushi bar, sake bar and dining room - brought to life by the performances of sushi chefs, bartenders and servers. And the Ring Master and your host, Billy.

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10. Butcher & the Boar

4.6

Exceptional(151)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Mill District

Booked 48 times today

We are fine-casual dining with a fire at the core of its heart. Through the smoke and whiskey ashes of the previous iteration which closed its doors in 2020 rises a new haze of smoke and whiskey as we bring back this iconic brand, smoked meats, bourbon, beer, deep hues, and various spaces to a new location in the North Loop. Butcher & The Boar will honor its beloved roots, while spreading new ones in the fresh foundation that will help our guests embark on a journey with notes of nostalgia that carry the torch forward with new tastes and experiences. With immense gratitude, we invite you to Live Full Boar with us.

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Camryn
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always amazed by this place. My favorite place to go out for a nice quiet dinner. Delicious food and friendly staff makes for a great experience.
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Buona SeraPrice: Moderate• Italian• Champlin
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4.9
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JanellVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •152 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 16, 2025
Love to have a restaurant like this so close to home! Great food, service & atmosphere.
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PrimePrice: Very Expensive• American• Blaine
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4.3
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Jody
Tampa / Central Florida West •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 10, 2025
The noise from batting simulators during bingo is extremely annoying. I know the simulators came first but perhaps fill the ones farthest away from bingo caller .
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The Ball Park TCPrice: Expensive• American• Blaine
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4.4
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Al
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 9, 2025
This was our first time going here, and we will be going back in the future. The waitress was very friendly, and even comped my wife's beer since my wife had mentioned it was our anniversary and our first time there.
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Pizza PubPrice: Moderate• American• Blaine
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4.1

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