Minneapolis & Saint Paul Restaurants Reopened For Outdoor Dining

Twin Cities restaurants officially offered outdoor dining as of June 1st, and as of July 25th, they are now able to open for both indoor and outdoor service at up to 50% capacity (not to exceed 250 total guests). Reservations are required for indoor seating, but not to dine outside. This has led to many Twin Cities restaurants to expanding and/or adding outdoor seating in their parking lots, lawns, alleyways, and sidewalks.

Masks are required for both restaurant staff and guests. You’ll have to wear a mask when not seated at your table, and all tables need to be six feet apart. Party sizes are limited and each restaurant has their own policy, so it’s important to check with places ahead of time. Some restaurants also have time limits for dining (for both indoor and outdoor seating), and these typically range from 1-1.5 hours.

All of the restaurants in the Twin Cities become more lively during the summer months as this is the first opportunity to sit outside for more than five minutes without freezing our buns off. Now, adding on a pandemic, the options to dine outdoors have expanded. So, here’s a list of all the places that are open where you can eat and drink in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

If you know of a place that should be in this guide, send us an email at minneapolis@theinfatuation.com.