Minnesota Food

Minnesotans love to eat! You can enjoy a wide variety of Minnesota food all across our state. Some of our favorite "eats" come from our varied heritage. We love the foods that can be harvested right here in Minnesota. Our Native American population has taught the rest of us how to hunt and gather many tasty foods.

Many of our favorite recipes are based on these native foods including wild rice recipes, wild game and fish recipes and recipes that use wild berries.

Minnesota was settled by immigrants from many countries. The Scandinavians among us have added their own unique Minnesota food list with lefse, and lutefisk, hot dish and wonderful pastries. The Swedes, Finns, Germans, Irish and Italians have contributed their national recipes as well. Minnesota has many ethnic restaurants, food festivals and shops celebrating, and offering, the taste of our diverse food culture.

Minnesota produces an abundance of food. Family farmers, chefs, food artisans, farmers' market vendors and other food-related businesses bring the highest quality, seasonal, locally grown Minnesota food products to our tables and restaurants. These lovingly produced Minnesota foods make our community an interesting and healthy place to live, work and thrive.

Visit a Minnesota Farmers Market

Visit Minnesota Orchards, Pumpkin Patches and Wineries

Minnesota food has, at times, been characterized as bland. No more! Restaurants in Minnesota cater to the diversity of our population and the desire we have to explore a variety of cuisine. Ethnic eateries offer the flavors of the world that include: African, Chinese, Caribbean, French, German, Greek, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.

We Celebrate Minnesota Food With Festivals!

Here are just a couple of the tasty festivals you will find here.

Taste of Minnesota

Festival of Nations