This deli eat-in or takeout is an off-shoot of the famed D'Amico Cucina restaurant. Order ahead for pickup or delivery, or drop by and make your selection from the highly polished deli cases. Choose from a selection of fresh salads, heaped with crisp and tasty ingredients. Or opt for an Italian roast beef sandwich with provolone cheese, tomato, onions and red wine vinaigrette on focaccia bread or a spicy chicken pizza with tomato and onions smothered by mozzarella cheese. Perhaps the sea bass ravioli or grilled tuna will pique your interest. A large selection of drinks is available at D'Amico & Sons.

Stylish, yet comfortable, this cafe will fit your agenda of leisurely nibbling a crackers and cheese appetizer, sipping a fine wine and conversing into the evening. Cactus plants adorn the pressed linen tablecloths and the ceiling will remind you that you're in a Warehouse District eatery with its exposed ductwork and gray paint. The cuisine is best described as carefree, as American favorites are prepared with a touch of Asian, Mexican and Mediterranean flavors. A New York strip steak, Moroccan chicken, jerk-seasoned pork chop or grilled sea bass will begin your journey through the worldly menu highlights. The vegetable stir-fry or tuna steak is sure to please. Finish with a chocolate-hazelnut brownie with banana ice cream, peach cobbler or bread pudding. The wine and beer list is as international as the menu with vintages from Italy, Germany and France, and brews from Thailand and Belgium.

This seafood restaurant at Nicolet Mall has more than surpassed initial expectations and is considered a top seafood eatery in the Twin Cities. A cross between clubby and chic, patrons can feel comfortable in business casual or formal attire. Whether seated at a white linen-covered table or one of the private curtained booths surrounded by polished dark wood, it is a perfect spot for a business or romantic meeting. Seafood is flown in fresh daily from Florida, Hawaii and Washington. Lunch features soups, salads, sandwiches and daily fish specials. The dinner menu is varied, offering such mouth-watering delicacies as crab cakes in red pepper aioli; crisply sautéed Parmesan-crusted yellow tail flounder in lemon caper butter and grilled Washington steelhead. The bar serves a full complement of cocktails, imported and domestic wine and beer along with soft drinks. You can also host banquets and private events at this venue.

The  Old Spaghetti Factory is a casual but upscale family restaurant where you can stuff your napkin into the front of your shirt and enjoy yourself. The dining room is loaded with old photos and old fashioned gadgets, and no one cares if the kids are a bit boisterous. The menu offers spaghetti, spaghetti and more spaghetti. Order it with plain tomato sauce or mushrooms and meatballs. If that isn't for you, try the meat or vegetarian lasagna or fettuccine with thick, creamy sauce. Most entrees are served with soup or salad, bread, ice cream and pop, iced tea or milk. Beer and wine are also available.

A convenient location makes 8th Street Grill a hot spot meeting place. Warmer weather finds most patrons enjoying their meals or happy hour on the shaded patio. Start your day with a breakfast skillet, with diced chicken, cheese and veggies or taco-style with mild salsa on a bed of beans. Both are served with two eggs any style. Lunch or dinner is a culinary delight. Choose from oriental stir-fry, quesadillas, lemon sesame chicken or top sirloin steak. Sandwiches, burgers and other American fare is also featured. Enjoy a cappuccino, latte, iced tea, soft drink, imported or domestic beer or wine with your meal.

Northern Shores Grille is a convenient spot for a quick breakfast, casual business lunch or leisurely dinner. The simple decor and simple, yet tasty menu provides a truly delightful dining experience. Start your day by partaking in the daily breakfast buffet. Lunch features overstuffed deli sandwiches, crispy salads, homemade soups and juicy burgers. Dinner offers mouth-watering entrees such as filet mignon, lamb chops, veal and grilled walleye. Most are served with salad, choice of potato or rice, steamed vegetables and a bottomless bread basket. Complement your meal with a flavored coffee, iced or hot tea, soft drink, cold beer or glass of wine.

This atrium-style restaurant located in the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis serves a simple menu to go along with its simple surroundings. A pleasant spot for breakfast and lunch, many business people, travelers and shoppers frequent Taxxi during the week. Consisting of American bistro fare, the menu highlights omelets, pancakes, pastas, salads, sandwiches, sizzling fajitas, shrimp, scallops and a juicy New York strip steak. Brunch is served on Sunday offering a variety of egg dishes, pastries, bagels, fresh fruit, breakfast meats and carved beef or ham. Enjoy a cappuccino, latte, tea or soft drink anytime, and a cold beer, wine or cocktail for lunch or dinner. The restaurant opens daily at 6.30 am.

Located in Doubletree Guest Suites hotel, cool jazz and a contemporary menu can both be found at this comfy, casual café. Some of the twin cities' best jazz musicians frequent the place. The menu at Cafe Luxx features American cuisine. Start your day with an omelet and a stack of flapjacks or hearty steak and eggs. Lunch shines with salads, pastas, burgers, sandwiches and soup. Before or after your downtown event, drop in for a dinner of New York strip steak, shrimp fettuccine or grilled chicken breast. The dinner menu features steak, pasta, fish or poultry entrees and is available until 11pm. Or you can always just nibble and listen to the music. Quench your thirst with a cold brew, fine wine or cocktail.

This stylish restaurant boasts linen tablecloths, bud vases and superb service, and continues to be a prime destination for the business person or downtown theatergoer.Breakfast offerings include Belgian waffles or steak and eggs with a delicious and sizeable brunch on weekends. The lunch menu features a tasty chicken Caesar salad, soup and sandwiches, burgers and a smaller version of most dinner entrees. Dinner ranges from rack of lamb and filet mignon to grilled tuna and salmon to roast duck and venison along with chicken or seafood pastas. Complement your meal with a selection from the extensive wine or beer list, a cocktail, soft drink, tea or coffee. It's hard to miss since it's located in the well-known Crowne Plaza Northstar Hotel.

From this restaurant's vantage point, the view of the Crystal Court's 105-foot waterfall is spectacular. This Italian eatery, located on the third floor of the Marquette Hotel, received national attention in the opening of the Mary Tyler Moore Show, as fans saw Mary Richards dining on the balcony portion of this quiet, unassuming restaurant. Each evening diners are treated to mellow harp or piano tunes. Entrees include blackened walleye, broiled scallops, New York strip steak and a variety of gourmet pizzas, pastas and salads. The wine and beer selection is one of the best in town, featuring 20 wines by the glass and many domestic and imported vintages and brands. Cocktails and soft drinks are also available. The relaxing surroundings, sophisticated service and excellent food makes Basil's one of the most reliable dining destinations in Minneapolis.