Alma
Executive chef Lucas Rosenbrook prepares seven courses ($85) for meat-and-seafood eaters, and six courses ($62) for vegetarians. Add a four-pour wine pairing for $46.
528 University Av. SE., Mpls., almampls.com
Joan's in the Park
Co-owners — and excellent hosts — Joan Schmitt and Susan Dunlop are offering four courses for $69, with options in each course. There's a wine pairing for $33.
631 S. Snelling Av., St. Paul, joansinthepark.com
Myriel
At her just-opened restaurant, chef/owner Karyn Tomlinson is offering a 2 1/2-hour tasting menu for $135.
470 S. Cleveland Av., St. Paul, myrielmn.com
Sooki & Mimi
This Uptown newcomer offers three courses for $50, with four choices in each course. Chef/co-owner Ann Kim also features family-style supplements (served with corn tortillas, pickled and fresh vegetables, avocado and salsas), in the form of a whole fish preparation ($45) and skirt steak ($42).
1432 W. 31st St., Mpls., sookiandmimi.com
Tilia
Chef/owner Steven Brown is serving three courses for $45, with options that include jicama-cucumber gazpacho, ramp-garlic pappardelle and a peach-topped almond cake.
2726 W. 43rd St., Mpls., tiliampls.com
Vann
At this small-scale, seafood-forward gem, chef/owner Erik Skaar's ever-changing menu features three courses for $75, with a few options in each course.
4016 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, vannrestaurant.com