Mackenzie
Located a block away from the historical State Theatre, Mackenzie serves contemporary American food mixed with traditional Scottish cooking. Hosting a variety of pizzas, wraps and Scottish-inspired sandwiches, Mackenzie is also known for its wide selection of alcoholic beverages--they carry single malt scotch, blended scotch, Irish whiskey, gin, rum, vodka, tequila and North American bourbons. Customers can also play darts, ping pong, or watch a local sports game on one of their five 42-inch flat screen televisions. Meals range from $8 to $11 per person.
Mackenzie
918 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Mackenziepub.com
L'Ecosse Restaurant
Located near the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, L'Ecosse Restaurant is run by David MacFarlane, a Scottish chef who once provided meals to the White House. L'Ecosse Restaurant serves traditional Scottish dishes, including haggis and chicken roulade, while also incorporating other non-Scottish dishes, such as chili-seared salmon. L'Ecosse Restaurant also includes self-seating and outdoor dining during the summer. Customers can bike or walk to nearby Lake Nokomis afterward, which hosts a long, circular walking path and several benches near the lake.
L'Ecosse Restaurant
4810 Chicago Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Merlins Rest Pub
Located in Minneapolis' culturally-rich uptown, Merlins Rest Pub is run by two English immigrants, who serve traditional food and drinks from the British Isles--with an emphasis on Scottish and English cuisine. Merlins Rest Pub also serves vegetarian dishes, including vegetable stew and cottage pie. Their extensive selection of alcoholic beverages, including draught beer, traditional English cider, domestic beer, single malt scotch and wine are cheaper than other Scottish restaurants in Minneapolis, ranging from $3.25 to $7 per drink. The writer Bill Watkins also regularly visits and entertains customers, sharing stories about his earlier life in the United Kingdom. Prices range from $7.25 to $11.25 per entree.
Merlins Rest Pub
3601 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55417
Merlinsrest.com
Article Written By Ann Olson
Currently living in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ann Olson has written health and wellness content for approximately 3 years. Her content has been featured on numerous websites, including Examiner.com, Bright Hub, and Associated Content. She previously attended Southeast Technical, a division of Minnesota State University.
