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    The Hilltop

    4.1 (212 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Easton P.

    We walked in, It was marginally busy. there is no server there to greet us and we finally sat down at our table and the water tasted severely unfiltered like it was concerning. The food was honestly pretty amazing. I asked for a refill of my Shirley Temple and she said be right back. It took her 15 minutes and by the time she brought it, we were ready for our bill as I'm leaving. My stomach is starting to hurt. Ambience was kind of loud and all the tables are seated next to the bar the fries honestly tasted horrible. It was like a wet, soggy fry and crispy crunchy sleeve. 3

    Great atmosphere
    Jingle M.

    Happy Amy is a wonderful waitress, always happy and efficient! Today I had the walleye sandwich with clam chowder . . . Pan fried walleye is the best! My companions had the half sandwich and soup special and the Chicken, Apple and Pear Salad, always reliable choices. Busy place, which tells you the food is good.

    Walleye sandwich with Cole slaw, a delicious bun!
    Andrew J.

    Super great staff ... answering all our questions and always ready to fill our coffee cups. The walleye sandwich was superb and my partner's Rachael was delicious. The only downside is the parking though we were lucky to have someone leaving just as we pulled in ...limited handicap parking spots as far as I can tell. The dining and bar area are updated yet the building itself is old old...well taken care of . A great space to enjoy any gathering.

    Pear chicken salad - yum
    Kate M.

    Have been to Hilltop twice now and had things I liked about it. The area really benefits from having a spot like this for dinner out without too much fuss or fancy, or having to go "into the city." It's a nice family friendly spot with definite regulars. The food is a little pricey for what it is IMO but I suppose they can get away with it in Edina. Food I've had: French onion soup: It's famous for a reason. So much goopy, drippy, delicious cheese and croutons from definitely real bread. This was great- and it seemed like maybe a chicken broth base? I appreciated that the base wasn't the usualy beefy super rich style. It would have been too overwhelming otherwise. Tuna melt: Satisfying, flavorful, plenty of tuna. Good bread. Pear chicken salad: This was great, good dressing, the chicken was cooked well Wings: Have had dry rub and Asian (wet)- very good. Reuben: This was weird. I'm a reuben afficiando. This Reuben had tons of sauerkraut (which I typically love) but only when the ratio is a little more balanced. The reuben I had was like 80% sauerkraut and VERY little meat. It was disappointing. I really wanted to love it because a reuben is one of my favorite foods. But would NOT order it again. Margarita: Skip. Too much sweet & sour. Too sweet overall. Tasted like a Minnesota suburb margarita. I typically like a refreshingly tart margarita, more tequila-forward, with fresh lime. This was not that. Carrot cake- delicious!!!

    Markeda D.

    My husband and I visited on New Year's Day for breakfast. It was a bit busy but we were seated fast, Denise was a nice server. There's a big free parking lot attached to the building. They play trendy music but it is family friendly and they have good food. I ordered the mimosa, yogurt parfait and the toast. I loved the French toast!! Touch of sweetness with the right texture. We're already planning on visiting again to try the dinner menu.

    Walleye
    Laurie S.

    This was my first time at The Hilltop. It was nice enough to sit out on the covered patio.! I had the walleye. It was delicious . My friend had the salmon. yummy!

    Carrot Cake
    Julia S.

    The Hilltop is a neighborhood hot spot. It's great for groups, family-friendly, and a perfect choice for happy hour or meal before a night out. The service is great! Our server Laurie was excellent. She was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and efficient; exactly what you want when enjoying a meal at the end of a long day. The food here is tasty and fresh. While they have somewhat limited vegetarian options,the options that they do have are really good! I usually go for the Greek salad. It's really light and refreshing--zippy vinaigrette, chewy dolmas, and the usual suspects of tomato, cucumber, feta, and onion. If you're dessert-minded, you will be very happy. I tried the carrot cake and was most pleased. Highly recommend. One word of warning: this is a popular place, so it can get pretty loud. It's a great place if you want a lively evening, but it's not great for quiet conversation.

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    Ariel L.

    A great place for a quick bite and a good burger! They do have a lot of other fare but it's great that they have Guinness on tap! Service can be slow during peak hours, well because it's peak! Do reserve a table ahead of time otherwise it's a bit of a wait as this place is quite popular any day of the week (yes, I've tried it). Very casual, friendly people, and good food! What else can you ask for?!

    Mom's with adults daughters gathering at Hilltop for a holiday hug and update!

    The house made veggie burger was definitely delicious with a Super flavorful sauce and excellent toppings. Served nice and warm too! The patio area (yet indoors) felt festive and cozy on a freezing (literally) MN night. Hilltop is a gem and the city of Edina is lucky to be the home for Hilltop! It was worth the drive from Maple Grove! Heidi

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    The food was hearty and delicious. Reminded me of an old supper club. The staff was friendly too.

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    Expect to spend a lot of time in the bathroom even if you inform them of gluten allergies.

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    Good food in an interesting place. I had the Cuban and the French onion soup- both of which were delicious. Service was good too.

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    Awesome place. Great food. And the nostalgia is hard to beat. Breakfast is the best time to go.

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    Staff is always friendly and inviting. I try something new every time, and I am never disappointed!

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    4.5(173 reviews)
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    Came in with coworkers on a business trip. We made a reservation cause I didn't see much available…read moreonline. We were seated about 15 minutes after the reservation but they were super nice about not rushing people out (including us when we were there 20 min past closing!). The place is super cute!!! We ordered a bunch of stuff and ate family style. It was all super good! The drinks went down sooo easy! Highly recommend!!

    Pink Ivy now sits on the top of my Hopkins area restaurants list for a nicer dining experience…read more K'Kinaco is on top as well, more because of the "fun factor" the owners influence, and the unique food,, so check it out as well. Back to Pink Ivy. The service is quality. Our reserved table was ready when we arrived. The reservation policy may seem "strict", but if you can live with needing to provide a 24 cancel notice, I think you will find the service is good because the business doesn't get slammed by unexpected high demand. Wait person timing was off a tad when we first sat down. It felt a little rushed as we order our drinks and considered a starter. In fairness, a table of 16-20 followed us in so the wait person may have been doing us a favor. But it did influence my four star rating. Otherwise I'd have given 5 stars. Great care was taken when wait person checked for allergies. Not just asked, but noted and went to the kitchen to confirm. During the meal, flatware was changed out between courses, water refilled without disruption and the order arrived on time and all at one time. Our group enjoyed the halibut, salmon, and chicken bacon meatball items. Everyone loved their meals. A few of us ordered and split salads. We passed on desserts. The menu range may not be pages long, but all the usual suspects are there; salads, fish, poultry, beef, and pasta. And I know the chef rotates items on the menu. I encourage you to plan ahead. Reservations fill up days in advance. I think you'll find it worth the extra planning. PS my ratings are adjusted for the type of venue. These are not Michelin stars.

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    3.8(280 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Linden Hills
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    Ordered the party pack through Uber Eats. The ribs were a bit tough and had no seasoning. The…read morechicken and pulled pork, as well as the mac and cheese, were somewhat dried out like they'd been sitting on a buffet table for too long. Will definitely not be ordering from here again

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    4.4(623 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Southwest
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    Everything was delicious here! My sis was recently in town so had the great excuse to eat somewhere…read moreI've been meaning to try. My preference is usually to go out for Asian food but heard so many good things about this place that I convinced my sis to try it with me and wow, left feeling impressed and very full. What we ordered: - Started w/ some non alcoholic drinks. I love horchata so had to get that & enjoyed it. - Corn bread w/ caviar - yum & great way to start - Seared scallops - so good - Charred eggplant tostada - loved this & a must-get - Shrimp tacos - I was worried that the tempura would just make it taste like fried but it didn't, it's really light. I liked these but could of used some saucy/ juicy component that feels more satisfying w/ tacos - Carne Asada - was not bad but just kind of tasted like meat I could get other places - Corn elote - it's what u expect but it was tasty & nice to have another veggie - Churro dessert - perfect way to end our meal. This is a must-get even if u are full! Overall the atmosphere is great. The server was very friendly and it never felt like we were waiting a long time for anything. The place feels but open & natural accents. It was def busy in here & it felet like we were close to some tables but it still felt comfortable to enjoy the meal while catching up w/ my sis. I will def be back to try other items!

    We booked reservations for this place for a work dinner and I was eagerly waiting to try it out…read more We ended up getting here a bit early and tried some amazing cocktails. I tried a cocktail that the bartender recommended and wow did it pack some flavor. We wanted to try all the tostadas and flavor, so we ordered the watermelon salad, beef toungue tostada, the scallops and the Cacio e Pepe tacos and man were we buzzing from all the flavors. We were all very full, but we had to try the churro dessert. I will say this place is very much captivating with decor, the flavors and the service. It's a must try if you're a foodie.

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    Martina - 12oz prime ribeye

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    4.5(905 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Linden Hills
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    Fantastic. We've made Minneapolis our second home and are now looking to compile a list of faves…read morefor when we are here. Martina is an ace with its bold flavored Argentinian cuisine and relaxing atmosphere. We dined on the patio, but whether you are seated inside or out, the ambiance is adorned with green plants, natural wood, and clean lines for a modern aesthetic that pleases today's diner. The food was a pleasure. The secret to the bold flavors is in the sauce. We started with an order of the grilled bread and a dozen oysters. I'll never say no to raw oysters (even on some occasions when I should have), but these were a great experience. The vinegar sauce served with these was a unique version that when paired with a dash of the shredded horseradish and a squeeze of lemon juice, the oysters were a punch of zingy perfection. The salted, vinegar infused butter that came with the bread elevated the dish. I chose the halibut for my entree and it was lovely (halibut is a win in any format). However, I would highly recommend the ribeye. My son got that and I sampled a piece with the accompanying chimichuri sauce and it was heavenly. The oils chosen to create that sauce were very well thought out so it made for not-your-typical ribeye and lent itself to something flavorfully unique. We want to return! Putting this on our list of faves when in Minneapolis/St Paul.

    Spendy place. Nice patio. We waited a long time for our food on this summer day in July, about 30…read moremins. Came at 6:30pm to get ahead of the rush so we thought. Friendly staff, just a busy day I guess. This was my 2nd visit. I must say I enjoyed my first visit and meal more when I ordered the shrimp spaghetti. This time, I ordered the braised oxtail tagliatelle. It was good and the portion was generous. The potato churros appetizer was amazing! My friends enjoyed those more than their entrees unfortunately. One said the cacio e Pepe ravioli was underwhelming and the other felt the grilled salmon was decent.

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    More of the dining area

    Martina - Charred Brussels sprout salad

    Charred Brussels sprout salad

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    3.8(264 reviews)
    2.2 mi•Southwest
    •$$

    Visited Book Club twice in one week! First time was with a large group of friends (9 of us total)…read moreand our waitress was patient, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu items. The kitchen staff did amazing, having our table orders ready in a short time! I love when there's wood fired chicken and I preferred the teriyaki flavor (lemon seasoning on first chicken was a bit salty for my tastebuds). The tri color potatoes were ABSOLUTELY the BEST item of anything I have eaten! SO GOOD! The mushroom flatbread is also absolutely delicious and well balanced! The flourless chocolate torte tasted like fudge -- yum! Will definitely be back with more friends!

    Book Club has such a cute theme and vibe, as a reader I love all the little book related nods in…read morethe menu and decor and my kid loved to go back and forth to the little bookshelf they have while we waited! And thankfully that bookshelf was there because we were waiting for awhile. When we first arrived we waited about 10 minutes before anyone who worked there even made an appearance, which seemed odd for a Friday at 10 am. May have been understaffed because the same person was seemingly the only person serving the full restaurant, which is so difficult. We waited patiently, understanding that that happens. However, unfortunately the food was only okay too. I ordered a broccoli and cheddar omelet and it was sadly not really an omelet at all. Full florets of steamed broccoli with a flat egg blanket wrapped around them... see photos to understand, this was a bummer and just not an omelet! It seems like the quiche is the way to go here, I had a bite of quiche that someone else ordered and that was very tasty and they have a rotating quiche menu or quiche of the day! Would definitely recommend going with the quiche for breakfast.

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    Book Club Restaurant - Crispy Fried Tofu

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    The Hilltop - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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