A Local's Guide: Favorite Restaurants Before a Vikings Game

Football fans have a special reason to love homes in Minneapolis. U.S. Bank Stadium is the home of the Minnesota Vikings!
If tailgating isn't your thing, you'll find plenty of amazing Minneapolis area restaurants to catch a great meal while you cheer on your home team.
Let's check out some local favorites:
- Crooked Pint - 15668 Pilot Knob Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Known as the home of the best Lucy in Minnesota, the Crooked Pint is a nouveau urban pub styled as a neighborhood eatery. It offers beers, craft brews, wine, spirits, and award-winning sandwiches. Oak floors and classic pub touches await.