Admittedly I don't go out to eat nearly as much as I used to and when that happens, you miss out on some real gems. There are some great examples here of great dining for not a big price.
1. Coffee Cup- St. Paul
2. Choo Choo Restaurant and Bar- Loretto
3. Brass Rail- Grandy
4. JJ Astor- Duluth (Been there! It's on top of The Radisson.)
5. Angry Trout- Grand Marais (Walked past there many times)
6. Mickey's Diner- St. Paul (Been there - duh!)
7. Gordy's Hi-Hat- Cloquet
8. Sea Salt Eatery- Minneapolis
9. Forepaugh's Restaurant- St. Paul (Been there!)
10. Riverside on the Root- Lanesboro
11. Duluth Grill, Duluth
12. Betty Danger's Country Club- Minneapolis
Read why these are so awesome here: onlyinyourstate.com