Minnesota has no shortage of outdoor dining destinations. We have waterfront restaurants and eateries with spectacular river views. But those things are really only great in the summer. Come cold weather, it’s not ideal to eat your meal on just any rooftop patio. So what can you do when you want to have a meal with a great view in the winter?

One idea is to check out Union Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. This unique restaurant has a rooftop patio with a glass roof, so you can take in downtown while you eat. It’s the only year-round enclosed rooftop patio in Minnesota! Check it out:

The restaurant is nestled among the buildings that make up the Minneapolis skyline.
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You can certainly eat in the restaurant's lower level with an up-close view of the hustle and bustle on the street...
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But why would you want to? In warm weather, the best dining spot is the huge outdoor patio upstairs.
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In cold weather, the patio becomes a gorgeous enclosed eating area with a view.
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With skyscrapers looming above you and the city street below, this rooftop patio is like its own little world.
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If you go for dinner, you'll be treated with a stunning view of the skyline in winter. Falling snow and city lights create a perfect backdrop for a special meal.
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Seriously, the view is out of this world. A clear shot of Hennepin Avenue from above? You don't want to miss it.
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And let's not forget the spectacular sunset views. Watching the sun fall behind Minneapolis is a bucket list item for sure.
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But the view isn't the only thing to look forward to. Union Restaurant has delicious food.
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Not to mention their fabulous cocktails.
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Union Restaurant is located at 731 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The rooftop restaurant is open Tuesday-Thursday 4:00-10:00 and Friday-Saturday 4:00-10:30. Also check it out for brunch every Sunday from 10:00 to 3:00.

Looking for more restaurants with a view? Check out this list of 11 Minnesota restaurants with jaw-dropping views.

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