9 Splurge-Worthy Restaurants in the Twin Cities

Iconic steakhouses, pristine omakase, and tasting menu destinations around town

Certain special occasions warrant a true restaurant splurge — birthdays, anniversaries, and promotions all taste a little sweeter with an excellent meal on the table. But every splurge involves some level of risk, especially if you’ve been saving for months to finally try that seven-course tasting menu, or to go all-in on a once-in-a-lifetime steak. This map highlights restaurants that are more than just “fancy” or “upscale” — they’re spots where you can easily run around $200 a person or more at the end of the night, and leave feeling like the cost was money well-spent. Here are nine splurge-worthy restaurants around the Cities, in geographical order.