Southern Restaurants in Minnesota

When Guy Fieri rolled his red Camaro into the Land of 10,000 Lakes, he discovered that Southern comfort food has found an unexpected home in the heart of Minnesota. From 2016 to 2024, the frosted-tips food explorer has featured 2 Minneapolis restaurants serving up bold, soulful flavors that prove you don’t need to be below the Mason-Dixon line to find authentic Southern-inspired cuisine.

Leading the pack is The Herbivorous Butcher, a groundbreaking establishment earning an impressive 4.7 stars by reimagining Southern classics through a plant-based lens. Meanwhile, Guacaya Bistreaux brings Creole and Cajun flair to the Twin Cities with its 4.4-star fusion creations. With an average rating of 4.6 stars across these featured spots, Minneapolis has proven itself as an unlikely but worthy destination for Southern food lovers.

While one of these beloved establishments has since closed its doors, the surviving restaurant continues to carry the torch for Southern hospitality in the North Star State—proof that great food transcends geography.