Dining: Meals next to a fireplace

Last update: February 24, 2009 - 3:02 PM

Take a bite out of February with a meal next to a fireplace.

PHIL'S TARA HIDEAWAY

At his 1930s log cabin charmer, host Phil Barbatsis feeds his leagues of regulars a mix of Greek and all-American favorites.

15021 N. 60th St., Stillwater, 651-439-9850, tarahideway.com

HAZELLEWOOD GRILL AND TAP ROOM

A long list of American classics at breakfast, lunch and dinner, made with care and served in handsome surroundings.

5635 Manitou Rd., Tonka Bay, 952-401-0066, hazellewoodgrill.com

BRIT'S PUB & EATING ESTABLISHMENT

Happy hour (4:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays) just got a lot more pleasant, thanks to a crackling hearth (crowned by a fetching portrait of the late Queen Mum) and a roster of $6 appetizer specials.

1110 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-332-3908, britspub.com

SEVEN THE STEAKHOUSE

Seven is the magic number at happy hour (3:30 to 6:30 p.m. weekdays) downstairs at the steakhouse, with a dozen $7 dishes and seven different $7 martinis. Upstairs in Seven Sushi, the happy hour (3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday) specials run $4 to $7, with a big combination platter for $15.

700 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., 612-238-7770, 7steakhouse.com

TRYG'S

Warm yourself in front of the restaurant's enormous hearth, and then warm your pocketbook with the early bird special: a salad, entree (meatloaf, roasted chicken, pecan-crusted walleye, pot roast) and a beverage for $15, served 4 to 6 p.m. daily.

3118 W. Lake St., Mpls., 612-920-7777, trygs.com

RICK NELSON

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