Aster Cafe

"Through every season, Aster Cafe remains one of the most romantic spots in Minneapolis. Stationed on the cobblestone streets of St. Anthony Main, the restaurant overlooks the river — when the weather’s nice, the patio is an ideal perch for sunsets. The interior is low-lit and cozy. Come for a Sunday brunch with live jazz music and dancing, and feast on the French toast bake or bacon and ham quiche." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"One of the Twin Cities’ most romantic restaurants, Aster Cafe offers marvelous views of both the Mississippi River and the downtown Minneapolis skyline from its cobblestone patio. Order a glass of orange wine and a basil flatbread and watch the sun set behind the skyscrapers — or come for Sunday brunch and enjoy live swing music." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"Aster Cafe’s breezy patio, which directly overlooks the Mississippi River, has a European, al fresco vibe. It’s one of the best in the Cities." - Justine Jones, Eater Staff

"While the main dining room can be bustling during the music nights that are often featured at the cafe, the patio is a beautiful, quiet spot to enjoy the sunshine. During the day, catch beautiful views of the Mississippi and the Minneapolis skyline. In the evenings, the patio is draped in string lights and music drifts from the open doorway near the bar. Don’t miss dessert: dense wedges of carrot cake; tart fruit crumbles draped in bourbon cream; rich chocolate mousse with aged balsamic." - Julie Zhou

"With views of downtown Minneapolis across the Mississippi river, Aster Café’s cobblestone-lined patio is magical spot for an early evening drink. Aster only offers happy hour Tuesday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., but the $7 nitro sangria on tap is worth the visit alone." - Alex Lodner, Eater Staff