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Minneapolis has a diverse and exciting eating scene.  Famous family-run eateries and restaurants operated by celebrity chefs mean that there are numerous "destination restaurants" in Minneapolis and its smaller twin, Saint Paul.  The cosmopolitan vibe of The Cities stretches into their eating scenes, with everything from sushi bars to steakhouses to cutting edge fusion restaurants vying for diners' hearts and stomachs. 

Here are the best eats in the Twin Cities:

Budget

Midtown Global Market (920 East Lake Street) houses a variety of restaurants from all over the world.  The surrounding neighborhood is home to several tasty, family-run Mexican eateries.  

There are several good local pizza chains around town.  Punch Pizza is a favorite of food writers and people who appreciate a bit of Old World flare in their pies.  Locations are in Uptown (3226 W Lake St) and on the Saint Anthony Main across the river from Downtown.  Though the quality is not quite the same as Punch, Pizza Luce, with several locations around town, is a favorite of hip locals.    

Value

Eat Street is a six block strip of restaurants and bars in Uptown Minneapolis on Nicollet Avenue.  This area has virtually everything, all at prices that are more reasonable than other areas of the city. The Bad Waitress Diner & Coffee shop (2 E. 26th St) serves classic American fare with a hip attitude, while the Black Forest Inn (1 E 26th St) offers plenty of beer and authentic German fare in a warm environment. There are several family-run Vietnamese restaurants in the neighborhood, including Pho 79 (2529 Nicollet Ave).  A bowl of their hearty soup will set you back no more than $6. 

Nye's Polonaise (112 East Hennepin Avenue) is a local institution that is known for its quirky, retro, neighborhood bar feel, but also offers authentic Polish comfort food and a perfectly welcoming atmosphere in which to enjoy it. 

Splurge

Cafe Lurcat (1624 Harmon Place) is a hip French fusion restaurant with steep prices but some of the most creative and tasty menu items in the genre of fusion-cooking.  This is definitely a place for food lovers and gourmets, but the extensive wine list and stylish/hip atmosphere make it a good dining experience for anyone willing to splurge.   

Restaurant Alma's (528 University Ave SE) food can best be described as a fusion between world cuisine and down-home, rural Minnesota cooking.  The results, according to food critics and Minneapolis foodies, is nothing short of spectacular. The bill will probably top $100 here.