Small Business Spotlight: New Restaurants

minneapolis restaurants 2024

Minneapolis has a bustling dining scene. With all the talent working in the kitchens and dining rooms of the city it can get overwhelming to keep track of the newest places to eat. Thankfully, our food focused staff talk dining out all the time. Read on to see a few of CFG’s most anticipated new restaurants around the city.

silver fern

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SILVER FERN: Bringing the quaint cafe culture of New Zealand and Australia to Minneapolis with healthy scratch-made food and baked goods, delicious craft espresso drinks, and a purposefully curated wine list. Silver Fern focuses on using fresh and local ingredients, provide vegan and gluten-free offerings, and emphasize community, conversation, and connection. With a seamless transition from a morning coffee shop cafe to a wine bar with small plates, charcuterie, and non-alcoholic beverages in the evenings, there is something for everyone at any time of day.

114 E Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis

dario

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DARIO: Serving handmade pastas, seasonal vegetables, and first-class cocktails, their menu takes inspiration from Chef Joe Rolle’s north woods upbringing, diverse cooking experience and global travels.

Tucked away in a quiet pocket of the bustling North Loop neighborhood, guests can expect a dining experience best described as “energetic sophistication.”

323 N Washington Avenue, Minneapolis

berlin

Photo Courtesy of Berlin

BERLIN: Berlin combines state of the art sound and hospitality with the charm and intimacy of a European-inspired jazz club. Keeping with its namesake city, Berlin features a variety of experimental music from jazz, ambient, and electronic programming.

No reservations needed or accepted, with the exception of ticketed shows on Fridays and Saturdays. First come, first served.

204 N 1st Street, Minneapolis

bûcheron

Photo Courtesy of Bûcheron

BÛCHERON: Bûcheron, which translates to ‘lumberjack’ in French, features French-American cuisine while drawing inspiration from the skill and craftsmanship of generations of lumberjacks who worked and lived in our home state of Minnesota. In this elevated neighborhood restaurant, Bûcheron features a simple yet dynamic menu in a charming and convivial atmosphere. They can’t wait to welcome you! 

4257 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis