Over the past 14 years, the Star Tribune has recognized 23 top Twin Cities restaurants (in several instances, Restaurant of the Year honors were shared by more than one restaurant). Thirteen remain open, or under the same ownership.
2016: Upton 43
2015: Spoon and Stable
2014: Brasserie Zentral (closed)
2013: Burch Steak and Pizza Bar
2012: Butcher & the Boar
2011: The Bachelor Farmer
2010: Piccolo
2009: Bar La Grassa
2008: Manny's Steakhouse
2007: Brasa, Heidi's Minneapolis (closed) and Saffron Restaurant & Lounge (closed)
2006: Midtown Global Market, Mill City Farmers Market, Town Talk Diner (different ownership), Chambers Kitchen (closed), Masa (closed), Copper Bleu (closed)
2005: 112 Eatery
2004: Al Vento, A Rebours (closed), Corner Table (different ownership)
2003: Solera (closed)
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