Longfellow Grill

If restaurants starred in teen movies, the Longfellow Grill would be the smart and sassy new girl who’s had the makeover, but still knows who she is. Featuring roughly the same menu as her sisters, the Highland Grill and Edina Grill, Longfellow is a little sexier and a little more amped, thanks to a bold decor (electric greens and splashy purples play off a black ceiling), not to mention a full bar and late hours. But this grill still knows how to turn out rich and satisfying leek and sage risotto cakes, and a stellar Elvis burger. Perched on an unbeatablecorner–East Lake and River Road Parkway–it’s also got a beautifully situated patio and is sure to become a stand-in-line brunch destination. And who wouldn’t willingly wait for those breakfast kabobs with kicky andouille sausage, or the spinach and tomato scramble with creamy brie? 2990 West River Parkway, Minneapolis; 612-721-2711