March 20, 2019Bloomington Minnesota - home of the largest and one of the most prestigious shopping malls in the United States, the Mall of America. Towering above its competition for its sheer size and seemingly innumerable collection of shops, restaurants and entertainment options, this gargantuan shopping magnet attracts millions of visitors from all over the world. Not to mention that it is conveniently close to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and situated right next to the luxurious Radisson Blu Hotel.
If you come to the mall with some cash and an appetite to match, MOA has an arsenal of casual eats and full service restaurants to get you started on your gastronomic adventure. Next time you’re at the Big Mall to shop, here are some food trip worthy dining choices where you can treat yourself to some delectable eats and some much needed calories.
Wahlburger
Location: 234 North Garden
Phone: (952) 854-1655
Founded by Executive Chef Paul Wahlberg, along with his celebrity Wahlberg brothers Mark & Donald, the Wahlburger opened up its doors in 2011 and has been serving up specialty burgers, delicious sandwiches, freshly tossed salads, fried comfort food favorites, and even a few vegetarian options ever since.
Sample the chef’s creations in a fun and relaxing casual dining atmosphere complete with music from the 90’s, along with big screen TVs on its walls giving it an upscale sports bar appeal that is both family-friendly and just an overall great place where guests can revel in fun conversations, a few laughs and an enjoyable dining experience.
FireLake Grill House & Cocktail Bar
Location: Level 2 Radisson Blu Hotel
Phone: (952) 881-5258
Located on the second floor of the Radisson Blu hotel, the FireLake Grill House flaunts a vibrant dining room with oversized chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a classy yet contemporary dining venue that brims with finesse and opulence. Offerings include premium selections of choice cut steaks, fresh seafood grilled to order, mouth watering appetizers and fresh salad selections that will wow even the choosiest palates.
FireLake Grill offers genuine farm-to-table ideals that highlights locally grown ingredients from local farmers for food quality that embraces value and selections that surpass expectations.
Masu Sushi & Robata
Location: 344 South Avenue
Phone: (952) 896-6278
A taste of vibrant Japanese classics in a fun casual atmosphere. Masu Sushi & Robata serves up a stunning collection of Japanese style ramen, fresh nigiri sushi, prismatic sushi rolls, mouth-watering robata and palate-seducing appetizers.
Twin City Grill
Location: 130 North Garden
Phone: (952) 854-0200
Grilled American comfort food classics is what the Twin City Grill is all about. The restaurant exudes a somewhat rustic elegance accentuating a mid 20th century reflection of the Minnesotan Twin Cities.
Twin City Grill flaunts generous portions of grilled American burgers, crispy flatbreads, fresh garden salads, savory sandwiches & melts, and a superb Minnesotan fan-fave, the Northern Lakes Walleye Fish Fry.
Burger Burger
Location: 321 South Avenue
Phone: (952) 855-7800
Burger Burger turns your typical American fast food standards up a notch with affordable renditions of the classics pumped up with fresh quality ingredients and wholesome antibiotic-free locally produced meat that is freshly ground daily for a superlative burger experience. Uncomplicated, yet sophisticatedly delicious.
Treat yourself with an amazing burger experience with offerings like the Magic Mushroom, French Kiss, Blazin’ Bison, John Wayne, Hot Cluck, and their vegetarian option, the Impossible Burger. Pair it up with some house cut fries and a thick and creamy milkshake for a delicious, fun-filled culinary experience for the entire family.
Crave
Location:368 South Avenue
Phone: (952) 854-5000
This dimly lit upscale casual dining restaurant adds a touch of romance to its more than generous gastronomic offerings. Extensive menu flaunts an expansive array of American classics, international fusion dishes, Japanese sushi, Hawaiian poke bowls, and fresh salads. The restaurant is vibrant and energetic with diverse food selections eager to satiate anyone’s culinary predilections.
Macarons by Maddie Lu
Location: 166 West Market
Phone: (952) 854-9270
Sweet. Vibrant. Delicious. French Macarons are by far my personal favorite. Simple, yet horrendously challenging to find quality French macarons that rivals that of authentic Parisian quality especially in the midwest.
Maddie Carlos, a young entrepreneur and owner of ‘Something Sweet by Maddie Lu”, opened up a macarons shop at the Mall of America. Kaleidoscopic macaron creations accentuating a variety of flavors including chocolate, red velvet, blueberry, hazelnut, pistachio and so much more!
