Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.8

5247 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Global, International
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(612) 486-5500
Website
http://www.lurcatminneapolis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sam Gilman
Private party facilities
Cafe and Bar Lurcat offers many private and semi-private event spaces. For more information, call 612-238-4444 or email mjohnson@damico.com
Private party contact
Matt Johnson : (612) 238-4444

Location
1624 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Neighborhood
Downtown / North Loop
Cross street
Maple. Valet service is currently available Tuesday-Sunday
Parking details
Metered street parking, MCTC Ramp on Hennepin- fee varies, Loop Lot on the corner of Maple and harmon $6.00 cash or app. Valet on Friday and Saturday only, $12.00 cash or credit.
Entertainment
Ring in the New Year at Cafe and Bar Lurcat! Prefix $125 per person dinner menu 5:30pm-12:00am. Live music from The Andrew Walesch Trio and Mae Simpson Music 6:00pm-1:00am, complimentary champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Regular dinner menu NOT available. No bar menu, no happy hour. Credit card required for all reservations.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Seared Scallops
Butternut Squash, Thai Chilies, Peanuts
Halibut
Swiss Chard, Sunchoke, Brown Butter, Fumet
Herb Tagliatelle
Maitake Mushrooms, Anchovy, Pine Nuts, Spinach, Shaved Black Truffles
Smoked Duck Leg
Foie Gras, Fennel, Pickled Cherries
Lamb T-Bones
Bean Birria, Salsa Verde, Lime
7oz Filet Mignon
Red Wine Reduction, Roasted Oyster Mushrooms, Cambozola*
12oz New York Strip
Root Vegetables, Bordelaise* (+15)
Risotto
Broccolini, Preserved Lemon, Roasted Garlic, Saffron, Shaved Black Truffles

FAMILY STYLE SIDES

Sweet Potatoes
Toasted Pecans, Maple, Duck Fat
Caramelized Cabbage
Celery Root, Dill, Gjetost

DESSERT

Warm Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts
Chocolate Panna Cotta
Shortbread, Hazelnuts, Raspberry
Olive Oil Cake
Whipped Mascarpone, Pecans, Orange

We are dedicated to creating a sustainable and dependable work environment for every employee of Café & Bar Lurcat. A 6% surcharge has been added to support fair and reliable wages for our team. Pursuant to MN Statue 177.23 Subd. 9, this charge is not a gratuity for direct employee service.

What 5,247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
American
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Great for outdoor dining
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Romantic
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Great for scenic views
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cafe Lurcat in Minneapolis is praised for its "delicious food," "stellar service," and "cozy atmosphere," making it a top choice for special occasions. Guests love the "unique menu" and "exceptional cocktails." The beautiful patio dining enhances the experience, and the restaurant's consistent quality keeps patrons coming back.

5,247 Reviews

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margene
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our 25th anniversary at Cafe Lurcat last night and the service was outstanding. They provided Prosecco for us to toast our celebration at the start of our meal and donuts to finish our meal. The food was excellent and our server was the best. Well done cafe Lurcat. We will be back.
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Jill
Minneapolis
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is nowhere near the quality that it used to be. We ordered the burgers, chicken sliders and tuna carpaccio to start. The burgers used to be decadent and served on a garlic buttered bun with fries. The bun was dry and there were no fries. The chicken and tuna were ok, nothing great. We also ordered the sea bass, fries abs roasted cauliflower. They came to serve our 2nd course but upon seeing that our table still had plates that hadn’t been cleared, turned around and walked away without saying anything. Apparently, this is their policy and they don’t give the customer a choice. When they returned, the fries were cold. The cauliflower was charred on the outside but not fully roasted and the miso sea bass had the usually sauce but the top wasn’t broiled and carmelized. All of these items have been better in the past and we were very underwhelmed. One standout was a delicious espresso martini.
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Kim
Kansas City
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful dining on a Friday night. Jazz combo. Wonderful food—bread, salads, salmon and bass. Delightful service. Subdued lighting.
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Mary
Philadelphia
34 reviews
3.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Unpleasant. Great food. Then some freak put down the check. I was barely finished! I wanted to order dessert, but wow. You’re showing me the door? Food good. Don’t go as a solo diner. They’re eager to turn the table.
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Jaime
Dallas
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We were sitting in the east side of the restaurant next to the kitchen and the quality of air was really poor. it was too smelly. I returned home smelling like French fries !. Need to fix extractors !
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kaye
Washington DC
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was very good (highly recommend the crab croquettes and sweet potatoes) and paced well. We especially liked Kylie who was very helpful with digestifs at the bar afterward.
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Beth
Minneapolis
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful!! We love your restaurant. Food and service is wonderful!! Beautiful restaurant!
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Conni
Minneapolis
92 reviews
vip
5.0
92 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is by far the best in Mpls. The sea bass is dreamy and the apple salad should not be missed. Always a hit?!
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Sharon
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant has been around for more than 20 years and could easily be overlooked with all the new ones in North Loop. However, I would highly recommend this classic gem overlooking Loring Park offering major ambiance, with an excellent selection of food and drinks. It's great for a date night, special celebration, or just because.
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Dorothea
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent service. Loved the ambiance and ability to have a conversation with our group of 6.
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FAQs

Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 486-5500.

Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis is rated 4.8 stars by 5247 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

1624 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Maple. Valet service is currently available Tuesday-Sunday
Neighborhood
Downtown / North Loop
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Metered street parking, MCTC Ramp on Hennepin- fee varies, Loop Lot on the corner of Maple and harmon $6.00 cash or app. Valet on Friday and Saturday only, $12.00 cash or credit.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sam Gilman
Entertainment
Ring in the New Year at Cafe and Bar Lurcat! Prefix $125 per person dinner menu 5:30pm-12:00am. Live music from The Andrew Walesch Trio and Mae Simpson Music 6:00pm-1:00am, complimentary champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Regular dinner menu NOT available. No bar menu, no happy hour. Credit card required for all reservations.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lurcatminneapolis.com/
Phone number
(612) 486-5500
Private party facilities
Cafe and Bar Lurcat offers many private and semi-private event spaces. For more information, call 612-238-4444 or email mjohnson@damico.com
Private party contact
Matt Johnson : (612) 238-4444

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Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

50 Minneapolis Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Miso Sea Bass

Green Salad

Beet Salad

Champagne Brut, Laherte-Frères, ‘Ultradition,’ Chavot, France NV

FIRST COURSE

Scallop Crudo

Eden Valley Wagyu Steak Tartare

Cauliflower

Lobster Tart

SECOND COURSE

Apple, Cheese, Chive

Chicory Salad

Beet Salad

ENTRÉE

Seared Scallops

Halibut

Herb Tagliatelle

Smoked Duck Leg

Lamb T-Bones

7oz Filet Mignon

12oz New York Strip

Risotto

FAMILY STYLE SIDES

Sweet Potatoes

Caramelized Cabbage

DESSERT

Warm Cinnamon-Sugar Doughnuts

Chocolate Panna Cotta

Olive Oil Cake

We are dedicated to creating a sustainable and dependable work environment for every employee of Café & Bar Lurcat. A 6% surcharge has been added to support fair and reliable wages for our team. Pursuant to MN Statue 177.23 Subd. 9, this charge is not a gratuity for direct employee service.

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis restaurant rated?

Is Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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