Restaurants Near US Bank Stadium That You Should Visit

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Vikings games can be fun to go to and fun to celebrate after, so when you want to enjoy yourself and eat after watching a game, make sure you grab something at a restaurant closeby. The U.S. bank stadium is surrounded by restaurants with great food, great drinks, and great venues, so grab your friends and family and head right over to one of these amazing places after the football game if you want to keep the good times going! 

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1. Butcher & The Boar

Smoked foods in a welcoming environment. 

📍 901 N 3rd St Ste 195 | Minneapolis | butcherandtheboarmpls.com

If you’re into smoked meats, bourbon, and craft beer, you should visit Butcher & the Boar. It is located just a few blocks away from the U.S. Bank Stadium in a spot that honors the city’s history. They are dedicated to welcoming everyone and sharing their hospitality with some great food and service. 

This restaurant serves dinner, brunch, desserts, and drinks, and you can make reservations ahead of time. You can get snacks, salads, sausages, charcuterie boards, and more. The snacks include wood grilled oysters and pimento cheese dip, the sides include red hot brussels sprouts, and if you want meat and fish you have flat iron steak and salmon on the menu. 

“Just had the most amazing dining experience at Butcher and the Boar! The flank steak was to die for, the potatoes were out of this world, and the bread and catfish were simply amazing. The cozy mood lighting set the perfect ambiance for a memorable night. Despite the bustling crowd, our waiter Ricky provided top-notch service. A definite must-try spot for all food lovers!”–Yelp Review

2. Crooked Pint Ale House

Juicy burgers at a location built for sharing. 

📍 501 S Washington Ave | Downtown Minneapolis | crookedpint.com

Crooked Pint was voted as one of Minnesota’s best for three years in a row, and you will see just why that is when you visit. It is home of one of the juiciest Lucys in the state, and a Juicy Lucy is a Minnesota favorite. It is a burger with two stacked buns and cheese in the middle, and one of the best versions you will find is right here. 

This restaurant will become your new favorite spot for burgers, pints and more once you visit. Their menu filled with tacos, burgers, and appetizers will have you wanting to come back for more!

“Great service and ambiance during the Twins game this weekend! The food was really great too! We had the Tochos and a Juicy Lucy! It was a wonderful experience, and we can't wait to come back when we have the chance!”–Yelp Review

3. Maxwell’s American Pub

Award-winning wings near the stadium. 

📍 1963 Holmgren Way | Downtown Minneapolis | maxwellsbar.net

Maxwell’s American Pub is one of downtown’s best kept secrets. It is open daily to serve food in a cozy and creative interior. They will serve you their award-winning wings and fries along with their handcrafted martinis, brews, and cocktails. They are a pub with more taps than tables, but they will still give you a great meal. They have steak bites, Nashville hot chicken, and homemade mac & cheese. Just stop by on your way in and out of the US bank stadium nearby! 

“A neighborhood favorite in downtown Minneapolis. Don't mistake the appearance of the exterior for the high quality fare inside. Awesome menu for lunch or dinner, great for the lunch crowd or a bite to eat before a sporting event. Can't get enough of Maxwell's.”–Yelp Review

4. Pog Mahone’s Pub & Grill

A pub built for big game day events. 

📍 903 Washington Ave | Downtown Minneapolis | pogmahonesmn.com

If you’re in the U.S. Bank Stadium, you won’t regret joining in on the fun happening at Pog Mahones after the game. Aside from lunch or dinner, this is a great place to host a private party of any kind, whether it's for game day or for a birthday!

This pub has a list of starters, soups, and entrees. Enjoy their reuben poppers, their coconut chicken fingers, or their Shepherd’s pie. The Guniess beef stew can also make a great choice, as well as the buffalo chicken mac and cheese. They also have a long list of drinks like summit extra pale ale, fat tire, and blue moon on tap. 

“Seriously amazing Guinness pour, a nice homey vibe, and competent bar food! Pog's is also beautiful - I'm not sure why an Irish pub has a southwest theme, but it works. The staff are super friendly and attentive too. All in all, it's just a great place to hang out.”–Yelp Review

5. Chloe By Vincent

French food on the daily. 

📍 700 3rd St | Downtown Minneapolis | chloebyvincent.com

If you like everyday French food, Chloe by Vincent is the restaurant that you should head to after the game. This restaurant offers shareable dishes in a deconstructed way, and the staff and owners are so passionate about food that they even have a podcast about it!

The menu items are subject to change on a day to day basis, but in general they have baba ganoush, steak tartare, croque monsieur, and more. 

“Excellent service. Good food. Oysters tasted ocean fresh. I had the beef bourguignon with potato purée. The meat was tender with a rich flavorful sauce. My husband ordered the French onion soup. He said it's the best he's had in years!”–Yelp Review

6. Bar Zia

Parties and food just steps from the U.S. Bank Stadium. 

📍 420 S 4th St | Downtown Minneapolis | thebarzia.com

If you ever want to go straight to the U.S. Bank Stadium to a restaurant without even leaving the building, the restaurant for you will be Bar Zia. Bar Zia is a fun party spot with a friendly atmosphere. If you want to enjoy delicious food in a lively atmosphere, this is the place to do it. 

“Great bar to stop at on the way to or from US Bank Stadium. A few friends and I stopped here for a few drinks before a concert at the stadium and there is a skyway that goes right from the bar to the stadium! Great for those cold winter nights. Friendly and quick bar service. Reasonable prices.”–Yelp Review

7. Hen House Eatery

Breakfast, lunch, and happy hour near the stadium. 

📍 114 S 8th St | Downtown Minneapolis | henhouseeatery.com

Hen House Eatery serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and they even have a bakery so you can enjoy many fresh baked goods. On their breakfast menu there is California eggs benedict, a hen house omelet, and banana bread French Toast. The lunch menu offers Vietnamese salad with chicken, a Cubano sandwich, and a chicken cheddar ranch melt. And at the bakery they offer mint brownies, apple pies, cheesecake, and more. 

“This place was right near my hotel in downtown Minneapolis. I went for a modest breakfast, not expecting much. I ordered some fancy oatmeal and one of their signature rolls. My goodness, everything was sooo delicious, especially the roll. I wanted to take a dozen of them home in my suitcase.”–Yelp Review

8. Off The Rails

Fun and casual food and drinks. 

📍 620 S 4th St | Downtown Minneapolis 

Also near the U.S. Bank stadium is Off the Rails. It is a casual and fun spot that serves delicious bar food just a few blocks away. If you want to enjoy a relaxing meal out before or after the game, this restaurant will make sure you get to do that. They serve juicy burgers and crispy fries, and they do that with friendly wait staff that will make you feel taken care of. 

“I love going to this place before an event at US Bank Stadium! The atmosphere is amazingly upbeat and energetic! Staff is so friendly and helpful, and the whole experience is such a great vibe. Definitely recommend!”–Yelp Review

9. Owamni

Delicious bites right near US Bank Stadium

📍 420 1st St | Downtown Minneapolis | owamni.com 

Try a meal that you won’t get almost anywhere else at Owamni, an indigenous restaurant. Everything on the menu is sourced locally and nationally, and none of their ingredients use wheat flour, cane sugar, or dairy.

This restaurant features the food of the Mni Sota Makoce people. And that food includes dishes like carrot tartare, smoked rack of elk, and stuffed pumpkin. They also have a list of indigenous teas, zero proof cocktails, wines, beers, and more. 

“Bringing traditional Lakotan foods to the modern culinary world is what this restaurant is all about. The foods are packed with flavor, generally good for you, and simply delicious.

Service was simply phenomenal and attentive. It's not surprising that getting a reservation here is tough but worth it. Support returning Native food systems back to Native lands by eating here or supporting the people who help make it happen.”–Yelp Review

10. Porzana

An Argentinian steakhouse near the stadium. 

📍 2075 S Oneida St | Downtown Minneapolis | porzanampls.com

For a chance to enjoy an Argentinian steakhouse, visit Porzana. Porzana is an Argentinian steakhouse in the North Loop that features all prime beef. They have 100 percent grass fed beef and wagyu. 

And on top of delicious steak, you can get great food during lunch and dinner time. During lunch you can get raviolo, choripan, and lobster tail, and during dinner you can have ricotta gnocchi, seared halibut, and tallow fries. You can also end with desserts like brioche bread pudding and grilled pineapple. 

“Yum! 

We ordered multiple items to try and nothing disappointed! I don't know all the fancy names but the scrambled egg with crab was amazing, the French toast melted in your mouth and the raviolo with egg yolk in the middle was delightful! Unique brunch items but all were fabulous. Highly recommend!”–Yelp Review

The U.S. bank stadium is home to the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and if you go see any of these teams, these restaurants are all close by and ready to show you a good time.