Mall of AmericaAttractions, Dining, Shopping & Visitor Guide

★★★★★ (342 reviews)

Upscale restaurant featuring locally sourced ingredients and an extensive wine list. Known for their wood-fired cooking techniques and seasonal Midwestern cuisine.

Location

Radisson Blu Hotel, East Entrance

Hours

Lunch: 11am-2pm, Dinner: 5pm-10pm

Phone

(952) 851-4040

Chef's Choice: FireLake's signature dish is their Minnesota walleye, sustainably sourced from local lakes and prepared with a wild rice crust and smoked butter sauce.

★★★★★ (298 reviews)

Modern restaurant in the JW Marriott featuring upscale American cuisine with regional influences. Emphasizes locally sourced ingredients from within 200 miles of the restaurant.

Location

JW Marriott, North Side

Hours

Breakfast: 6:30am-11am, Lunch: 11am-2pm, Dinner: 5pm-10pm

Phone

(612) 615-0124

Signature Touch: Cedar + Stone's cocktail program features spirits from local distilleries and incorporates unique ingredients like spruce tips, house-made bitters, and maple syrup tapped from Minnesota trees.

★★★★☆ (682 reviews)

Family-friendly themed restaurant with animatronic wildlife, simulated tropical rainstorms, and an extensive menu of American favorites in a rainforest atmosphere.

Location

Level 1, East Side

Hours

Sun-Thu: 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-10pm

Phone

(952) 854-7500

Family Fun: Every 30 minutes, the Rainforest Cafe comes alive with a "thunderstorm" complete with lightning effects, thunder sounds, and animatronic animals that react to the weather change.

★★★★☆ (542 reviews)

Iconic music-themed restaurant featuring classic American cuisine, memorabilia from famous musicians, and occasional live performances in a high-energy atmosphere.

Location

Level 1, North Side

Hours

Sun-Thu: 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm

Phone

(952) 858-8590

Rock History: The Hard Rock Cafe at Mall of America displays Prince's purple jacket from Purple Rain, one of Bob Dylan's harmonicas, and other memorabilia from Minnesota music legends.

★★★★★ (876 reviews)

Popular fast-casual restaurant known for premium burgers, chicken sandwiches, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes made with high-quality ingredients.

Location

Level 3, Culinary on North

Hours

Mon-Sat: 10:30am-9pm, Sun: 11am-7pm

Phone

(952) 206-0791

Local Flavor: The Mall of America Shake Shack offers a Minnesota-exclusive "Juicy Lucy" concrete (frozen custard) featuring local cheese curds and caramel sauce from a Twin Cities confectioner.

★★★★☆ (423 reviews)

Fast-casual Mexican restaurant offering build-your-own burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads with a focus on sustainably sourced ingredients and freshly prepared items.

Location

Level 3, South Food Court

Hours

Daily: 10:30am-9pm

Phone

(952) 854-5408

Quick Tip: The Mall of America Chipotle location offers mobile order pickup with a dedicated entrance, allowing shoppers to skip the typically long lunch lines during peak hours.

★★★★☆ (517 reviews)

Popular coffee chain offering a variety of specialty coffee drinks, teas, pastries, and light meal options in a comfortable setting with free WiFi.

Location

Level 1, East Entrance

Hours

Mon-Sat: 8am-9pm, Sun: 9am-7pm

Phone

(952) 854-3668

Store Feature: The main Starbucks at Mall of America is one of the largest in Minnesota and features a special "Reserve Bar" offering small-lot coffees and alternative brewing methods not available at standard locations.

★★★★★ (378 reviews)

Specialty bakery focused exclusively on bundt cakes in various sizes and flavors, from bite-sized "bundtinis" to 10-inch cakes, all topped with their signature cream cheese frosting.

Location

Level 2, West

Hours

Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 11am-6pm

Phone

(952) 303-6025

Most Popular: The chocolate chocolate chip bundt cake is their best-selling flavor at Mall of America, with over 200 sold daily. Each cake is handcrafted and decorated in-store daily.

★★★★★ (312 reviews)

Luxury chocolate shop offering premium Belgian chocolates, truffles, chocolate-covered strawberries, and soft-serve ice cream with chocolate dipping sauce and toppings.

Location

Level 1, South

Hours

Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-7pm

Phone

(952) 858-9669

Sweet Secret: Godiva at Mall of America offers a "Chocolixir" frozen chocolate drink that's exclusive to their retail locations—a decadent blend of chocolate, ice, and milk topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle.

★★★★★ (429 reviews)

Beloved ice cream shop featuring premium ice cream in creative flavors, served in cups, cones, and sundaes, plus milkshakes, smoothies, and take-home pints.

Location

Level 3, North Food Court

Hours

Mon-Sat: 10am-9pm, Sun: 11am-7pm

Phone

(952) 854-1632

Cool Fact: The Mall of America Ben & Jerry's serves a location-exclusive "Mall Madness" sundae featuring three scoops, brownies, hot fudge, and all toppings—weighing in at over a pound of dessert.

★★★★☆ (284 reviews)

Entertainment venue featuring a full bar, American pub fare, and a massive arcade with over 120 games, from classics to the latest virtual reality experiences.

Location

Level 4, North

Hours

Sun-Thu: 11am-12am, Fri-Sat: 11am-1am

Phone

(952) 883-0742

Game On: GameWorks offers "Power Hour" Monday through Thursday from 4-7pm with half-price appetizers and $2 off all draft beers—ideal for unwinding after a day of shopping.

★★★★☆ (256 reviews)

Upscale cocktail lounge offering artisanal drinks crafted by mixologists, along with small plates and charcuterie in a sophisticated atmosphere with live jazz on weekends.

Location

Level 3, West

Hours

Mon-Thu: 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sat: 12pm-12am, Sun: 12pm-8pm

Phone

(952) 854-6801

Signature Drink: Their "Mall of America Manhattan" features locally distilled rye whiskey, house-made cherry bitters, and is smoked tableside with Minnesota applewood for a theatrical presentation.