Venue

Finer Dining

Redstone Grille 8000 Town Center Place (1.5 mi from St. Andrew, $30-50)
Slick modern grill house with a diverse wine list, serving wood-fired steaks, seafood & sandwiches.

Brick & Bourbon 12900 Technology Dr. Ste 100 (0.6 mi from St. Andrew, $20-30)
An elevated eatery and craft libation venue that believes in using the freshest domestic and imported ingredients. ($20-30)

Wildfire 8251 8251 Flying Cloud Dr #3020 (1.5 mi from St. Andrew, $50++)
Swanky American chain serving steak, chops & seafood, plus burgers, sides & cocktails.

Sports Bar Vibes

Champps 8010 Glen Ln, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (1.4 mi from St. Andrew, $20-30)
Casual sports-bar chain doling out burgers & comfort food in buzzy surroundings.

Pizza Luce 11347 Viking Drive (2.1 mi from St. Andrew, $10-20)
Local pizzeria chain serving creative pies, pasta & hoagies, plus beer & wine, in a casual setting.

Tavern 4&5 16396 Wagner Way (2.4 mi from St. Andrew, $20-30)
Tavern with a rotisserie & wood-fired oven offering contemporary pub grub plus local & craft brews.

Yummy Ethnic Flavors

TequeArepa 7733 Flying Cloud Drive (1.9mi from St. Andrew, $10-20)

Authentic Venezuelan specialties; generous portions served in a casual space.

MARUICHI UDON 13000 Technology Drive. Ste 120 (0.6mi from St. Andrew, $10-20)

Delicious and authentic udon at a reasonable price.

Asia Mall 12160 Technology Drive (0.6mi from St. Andrew, $10-20)

A pan-Asian cultural shopping center featuring multiple restaurants and various cuisines; sushi, Hot Pot, Thai Street food, and more!

Dumpling Eatery 12561 Castlemoor Drive (1.5 mi from St. Andrew, $20-30)

The Xiao Long Bao is more than just food; it’s a story of heritage, craftsmanship, and love — one that we’re proud to share, one dumpling at a time.

I want to see Minneapolis

George and the Dragon 813 W 50th St, Minneapolis (12.5 mi from St. Andrew, $20-30)

Low-key bar with craft beers on tap plus pub grub such as fried fare & sandwiches.

Red Rabbit – North Loop 201 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis (18.1 mi from St. Andrew, $20-30)

Rustic-chic spot pairing craft cocktails and wine with pizzas, pastas, oysters, and Italian small plates.

Colita 5400 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis (10.5 mi from St. Andrew, $30-50)

Modernized Mexican eatery specializing in housemade moles, BBQ from around the world & cocktails.

Minnesota Specialty: The Jucy Lucy

A Jucy Lucy is a stuffed cheeseburger with the cheese inside of the meat, resulting in a melted core of cheese. It is a Minnesota specialty with a contentious origin story. Two bars in Minneapolis both claim to have invented the burger.  Which is better? Try for yourself at either place (or both?)

5-8 Club 5800 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, (13.0 mi from St. Andrew, $10-20)

Matt’s Bar 3500 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis (15.9 mi from St. Andrew, $10-20)

Right around the corner

Purgatory Creek Park Eden Prairie, MN (0.6 mi from St. Andrew)

The park features a large open-air pavilion, paved walking and biking trails looping through gardens and wetlands.

Eden Prairie Center Eden Prairie, MN (1.4 mi from St. Andrew)

The mall features more than 100 shops and restaurants. The center is anchored by Von Maur, Target, Kohl’s, JCPenney, and the 248,000 SF SCHEELS flagship store.

Just down the street

Hyland Lake Nature Preserve Bloomington, MN (5.7 mi from St. Andrew)

The preserve sits on gently rolling glacial hills and contains oak forest, restored native prairie, a 70-acre wetland complex, and Hyland Lake. It has 18 miles of natural surface hiking trails.

Paisley Park Chanhassen, MN (6.3 mi from St. Andrew)

Prince’s private estate & production complex featuring artifacts from his life & guided tours. Tickets required.

Minnesota Arboretum Chaska, MN (8.8 mi from St. Andrew)

The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is the largest, most diverse and complete horticultural site in Minnesota with an almost 100 year history.

Further flung

Stone Arch Bridge & St. Anthony Main Minneapolis, MN (17.7 mi from St. Andrew)

Walk across the historic bridge and get a great view of the Minneapolis skyline. Explore the restaurants and shops along St. Anthony Main. If you have time, the nearby Mill City Museum details the founding and growth of Minneapolis, highlighting the importance of the Mississippi River.

Mall of America Bloomington, MN (11.9 mi from St. Andrew)

This one needs no explanation – the largest mall in the United States!  With over 500 shops and 50 restaurants, you can get lost (in a good way!) for hours.  Bonus – Minnesota doesn’t have sales tax on clothes!

Minnehaha Falls Minneapolis, MN (16.7 mi from St. Andrew)

Walk the scenic trails and view the stunning 53-foot Minnehaha Falls inside one of the city’s oldest parks.

Sculpture Garden Minneapolis, MN (17.9 mi from St. Andrew)

Explore more than 60 sculptures from the Walker’s collection across 11 scenic acres in the heart of Minneapolis.