Catering to You — Minnesota Caterers & Restaurants Who Know Your Tastes

From soup to nuts, it’s critical you pick a caterer or restaurant for your event that provides the freshest, most enjoyable food possible. These epicurean experts have shown time and time again that they serve up some of the most mouth-watering cuisine you can find in Minnesota.

The Most Appetizing Appetizers

Appetizers wonderfully prepared and beautifully served should be a tasty introduction to the meal, blending harmoniously with the main course, while pleasing the palate. These caterers and restaurant chefs can cook up exactly what you need to thrill your guests about what’s to come.

Crave Catering

About Crave:  Drawing from the menus of some of the Twin Cities’ top restaurants, Crave Catering uses only the freshest local ingredients, infusing classic dishes with the newest culinary techniques and flavors. Dietary restrictions are never a problem. To that end, Crave Catering will work with you to create a one-of-a-kind menu for your entire meal, drawing from their complete catering collection.

A sampling of appetizers to try:  Just like their name implies, Crave will have your guests clamoring for more, whether it’s Chicken Wontons, Mini Egg Rolls, or plattered hors d’oeuvres featuring seasonal fruit, spicy grilled shrimp, or artisan cheeses. Need more ideas? You simply cannot go wrong with their grilled steak bites, mini street tacos, or charcuterie skewers.

D’Amico Catering

About D’Amico:  With more than 30 years of catering experience, D’Amico Catering has built a reputation for imaginative cuisine, exclusive access to the Twin Cities’ most elite venues, and impeccable service. Their professional, restaurant-tested chefs are proud to serve a full menu of award-winning culinary favorites for any occasion.

A sampling of appetizers to try:  Every bite is memorable when you choose to serve D’Amico’s Togarashi Crusted Tuna with Chili Mayo, the Shrimp Spadini with Chorizo Emulsion and Cilantro, or the Seared Striploin with Pickled Beech Mushroom and a Wasabi Emulsion. Fancy a salad instead? The Pickled Peach Salad with Arugula, Smoked Chili Yogurt, and Almonds is divine.

St. James Hotel

About St. James:  Located in the scenic river town of Redwing, the St. James Hotel has served happy and hungry guests for almost 150 years. Several casual and fine dining options grace this historic venue, where guests thrill to the flavors of the Midwest seasoned with global influences and prepared by award-winning chefs.

A sampling of appetizers to try:  The Port restaurant menu features enticing options such as chilled oysters, seared ahi tuna, crab cakes, and Portobello flatbread. At the more casual Jimmy’s, guests nosh on wings, beef tips, or home-made Chicken Wild Rice Soup, a local favorite. On the Veranda, the meal starts out right with an order of cheese curds, fried chevre, or a fresh salad.

Mouthwatering Main Courses

Typically, the main course is the heartiest and most complex of the meal. It should satisfy your guests, yet not overwhelm them or leave them feeling stuffed. Plan your event at any of these restaurants, and your main course will be the hit of the evening.

Al + Alma’s Supper Club

About Al + Alma’s:  With stunning views of Lake Minnetonka and a reputation for “the best food on the lake,” Al + Alma’s Supper Club has been delighting diners since 1956. The popular local favorite cooks up a full menu of savory selections and serves them in either their main level dining room or upstairs in their lovely loft. Al + Alma’s also welcome guests aboard breakfast, lunch, dinner, or cocktail cruises in season.

A sampling of main courses:  Hearty fare and classic recipes are perennial favorites here and include Broiled Walleye, BBQ Pork Ribs, and the luscious Lobster Mac + Cheese, all dishes that are specialties at Al + Alma’s. Other treats to tempt you include Lobster Risotto, Cajun Shrimp, and Chicken Marsala.

Mermaid Supper Club

About the Mermaid:  Known far and wide for its entertainment and fun atmosphere, the Mermaid Sports Bar + Grille offers a wide range of classic American favorites. It’s casual atmosphere, happy hour and weekly specials make it the place to be in the north metro.

A sampling of main courses:  Hearty, down home cooking is the specialty at the Mermaid, with a menu chocked full of popular offerings, including Baked Meatloaf, NY Strip, and Grilled Boneless Pork Chop with plum sauce. Got a hankering for something out of the ordinary? Try the Butternut Squash Ravioli, Grilled Salmon, or Beef Tips Bordelaise. They won’t disappoint.

Grand Casino Mille Lacs

About Grand Casino:  On-site gaming, multiple accommodation choices, Vegas-style entertainment, and multiple dining options, Grand Casino Mille Lacs is understandably Minnesota’s Most-Liked Casino. The new 1991 Kitchen is Grand Casino’s newest restaurant, honoring the year the casino was founded. Don't forget to also check out Grand Casino Hinckley!

A sampling of main courses:  There’s something for every appetite here with a full menu offering visitor’s some long-time favorites, including the Pesto Chicken Melt, Cashew Chicken Sauté, and Country Fried Steak. Come here for comfort food too with their Turkey Tenderloin and Bacon Melt, Spaghetti + Meatballs, or Broasted Chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy.

More Than Just Desserts

Save room for dessert? With these tempting offerings, you’ll never say, “no.” Dessert is intended to complete your meal, calming your stomach while enchanting your taste buds. Guests can’t help but get excited when their meal ends with these recipes.

Rush Creek Golf Club

About Rush Creek:  Offering a tranquil and lovely setting for any event, Rush Creek’s Highlander Restaurant is the crowning jewel of the club. The warm and welcoming restaurant offers a complete menu of delicious dishes along with desserts that everyone will agree, are sweet treats.

A sampling of desserts:  There’s always room for the Highlander’s famous après dinner indulgences. Dig into Lava Cake ala Mode, a warm chocolate filled cake served with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. No less decadent but just as delicious is the Creek Cake, homemade carrot cake topped with a cream cheese frosting and caramel sauce.

Muddy Paws Cheesecake

About Muddy Paws:  Known across the country for creating the world’s best cheesecake, Muddy Paws offers over 222 flavors from which ecstatic cheesecake fans can choose. The artisan cheesecakes are baked from scratch using the finest, most natural ingredients available.

A sampling of desserts:  Choose from Traditional cheesecake flavors, including Butterscotch and Chocolate Marble. Specialty Cheesecakes include Caramel Hazelnut, German Chocolate, and Raspberry Walnut. But if your tastes lean toward rich, creamy concoctions, you can’t miss with either The Mud Paw, featuring coffee chocolate and caramel swirl layers topped with pecans, caramel, and chocolate paws, or The Grand Paw Cheesecake Tart, a New York cheesecake topped with layers of kiwi, strawberries, and blueberries. Your guests will have only one response — “Mmmmmm!”