Brasa 600 E. Hennepin Ave, Mpls 612-379-3030
Rotisserie Restaurant (North/South American inspired) $- $$
From the IMA: Take the #6 (may board in front of Mariucci Arena) westbound to Central Ave and 4th St SE. Walk 2 blocks north on Central. Brasa is on the corner of Hennepin Ave and 6th St SE.

The Butcher Block 308 E. Hennepin Ave 612-455-1080
Italian Restaurant $$- $$$$
From the IMA: Take the #6 westbound (may board in front of Mariucci Arena) to Hennepin Ave and 4th St SE. Cross 4th St SE and walk 1 block SW on Hennepin Ave to the Butcher Block.

Cupcake 3338 University Ave SE 612-378-4818
American Cafe/Bakery $
From the IMA: Take the #16 or the #50 Eastbound (may board in front of Moos Tower on Washington Ave) to University Ave and Bedford St SE (route #16) or Emerald St SE (route #50). Walking, backtrack 1 to a 1/2 block to Cupcake. 5-7 minute bus ride or 20-30 minute walk.

Kikugawa 43 Main St SE (St. Anthony Main) 612-378-3006
Classic Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar. Dine In $$- $$$$
From the IMA: Take the #6 (may board in front of Mariucci Arena) to NE 2nd St. Walk 1 block west to Main St. Walk 2 blocks south to Kikugawa. 7-10 minute bus ride.

The Local  931 Nicollet Ave S (Nicollet Mall) 612-904-1000
Irish/American "Classy" Pub. Directly across from Orchestra Hall Dine In/Carry Out $$- $$$
From the IMA: Take the 16A westbound toward Minneapolis (may board in front of Washington Ave Ramp) to Nicollet and 5th and walk 5 blocks south to the Local. Short taxicab ride as well. 10-15 minute bus ride plus a 10 minute walk.

Obento-Ya 1510 Como Ave SE (612) 331-1432
Japanese Bistro Dine In $$- $$$
From the IMA: Take the #3 eastbound (may board in front of Jones Hall on Pleasant Ave) to 15th Ave SE and Como Ave SE. Obento-Ya is on the corner. 7-10 minute bus ride.

Origami 30 N. 1st St #1 (intersection of N. 1st St & 1 Ave N.) 612-333-8430
Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar Dine In $$$- $$$$
From the IMA: Take the #6 (may board in front of Mariucci Arena) toward southbound to Hennepin Ave and 1st St N. Walk 1 block NW on 1st St. Origami is on the right hand. Or the #16 westbound (toward the river) to Washington Ave and Hennepin Ave. Walk one block west on Washington Ave to N. 1st Avenue. Turn Right on N.1st Ave, and walk 2 blocks to 1st Ave N. Origami is on the right hand side. 10-15 minute bus ride plus a 5 minute walk.

Pizza Luce
119 North 4th St 612-333-7359 - Downtown
2200 E. Franklin Avenue 612-332-2535 - Seward
Many Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-Free Options
American Restaurant Dine In/Carry Out/Delivery/Pizza By the Slice $- $$$

Downtown Location
From the IMA: Take the #16 or the #50 westbound (may board in front of the Washington Ave Ramp) to Hennepin Ave and S. 4th St. Walk one block west to 1st Avenue. Cross 1st Avenue, continue an additional half block in the same direction on 4th St. Pizza Luce is on the left hand side. 10-15 minute bus ride plus a 5 minute walk.

Seward Location
From the IMA: Take the #2 heading westbound (may board in front of the Washington Ave Ramp) to 22nd and E. Franklin Ave. 7-10 minute ride.

True Thai  2627 E. Franklin Ave 612-375-9942
Thai Restaurant Dine In/Carry Out $$-$$$
From the IMA: Take the #2 heading westbound (may board in front of the Washington Ave Ramp) to 27th Ave and E. Franklin Ave. 7-10 minute ride.

Vincent 1100 Nicollet Ave S (Nicollet Mall) 612-630-1189
French Fine Dining Restaurant Dine In $$$-$$$$
From the IMA: Take the 16A westbound (may board in front of the Washington Ave Ramp) to Nicollet and 5th and walk 7 blocks south on Nicollet Mall to the Vincent. Short taxicab ride as well. 10-15 minute bus ride plus a 10 minute walk.