Low-Cost High-Dining

by Molly Priesmeyer - Citysearch Contributor - 191 Reviews - 91 Lists

Updated: December 18, 2008

Haute cuisine doesn't always have to be super high-priced. These award-winning Twin Cities restaurants offer recession specials that will fill you up but won't leave empty your pocketbook.

Economical Bites

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average La Belle Vie
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    510 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (map)

    For a "bargain" splurge, this famous restaurant offers a four-course tasting menu in its lounge that is $25 less than the five-course meal offered in the restaurant.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Sanctuary
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    903 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415 (map)

    Guthrie-goers can stop in here Monday through Thursday evening for a $35 five-course tasting menu.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Meritage A Brasserie
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    410 Saint Peter St, Saint Paul, MN 55102 (map)

    This St. Paul French restaurant, owned by award-winning chef Russel Klein, offers a Sunday night three-course dinner for only $20.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cafe Levain
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    4762 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407 (map)

    Pop in to this lovely south Minneapolis French restaurant on Sunday evenings for a three-course tasting menu at prices way to good to pass up.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Broders' Pasta Bar
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    5000 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 (map)

    Late-night daters check out this south Minnie favorite on weeknights after 8:00 p.m., when they can get an appetizer, salad, pasta and a half-bottle of wine for $26.

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