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Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, MN

Nicollet Island Inn

4.8
4.8
3413 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
The Nicollet Island Inn has stood witness to over a century of change on the shores of the Mississippi River. The Inn is consistently named the most romantic restaurant in the area and its river views have been voted some of the best in the city. An immediately recognizable Minneapolis landmark, the Inn offers world-class cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.

Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-world tavern and the patio offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline. The Inn is a convenient, comfortable destination for breakfast or lunch meetings while the 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 331-1800 ext. 1
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rain
  • Catering
    Contact Lily <br />events&#64;nicolletislandinn.com <br /><br />Island Room or St. Anthony Event Spaces <br /><br />-Newly Remodeled, Hardwood flooring<br />-An outdoor Private Garden Patio<br />-Space for 10-120 guests seated and up to 200 for a reception <br />-Free wireless Internet access <br /><br />Our professional staff provides attentive service combined with excellent cuisine to create a productive and memorable event. <br />Please visit our website for more information: www.nicolletislandinn.com/specialevents.html<br />
  • Private party facilities
    With four private dining rooms for up to 23 guests and two large banquet halls, Nicollet Island Inn is the ideal restaurant destination for intimate gatherings and grand celebrations! contact Events@NicolletIslandInn.com for your family gathering, book club, business meeting, wedding or party ne
  • Private party contact
    Lily Hansen: (612) 331-1800 ext. 3
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross street
    Merriam St.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for guests of the Nicollet Island Inn.<br />
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,413 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Romantic

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for scenic views

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for scenic views

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicollet Island Inn offers a "perfect" venue for special occasions, with "excellent service" and a "beautiful" ambiance. Diners praise the "outstanding" cocktails and "amazing" food, including standout dishes like the steak and salmon. The historic setting adds charm, while attentive staff ensure a memorable dining experience.
3,413 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicollet Island Inn is our favorite place to eat out because of its great ambiance, service, menu and views.

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  2. Seena

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with delish food. Wonderful historic building and great service.

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  3. Tom

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been dining here over the years, and it is a classic. Very welcoming, lunch with a nice french pinot was very nice.

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  4. Douglass

    VIP

    Kansas City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, as always. Thus was our second visit. We’ll go back!

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  5. Kathy

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and the service was the best! It was a perfect place to go to for a birthday celebration!!

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  6. carol

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    love nicollet island in for so many reasons: elegant yet cozy atmosphere; beautiful chandeliers, windows facing the river. friendly and efficient servers. we never feel rushed. varied menu, good food always put together beautifully. quiet atmosphere making for great conversation. free and spacious parking lot. how can we not love such a place? dining out is a pleasure again!

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  7. Kathleen

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I noted it was a birthday lunch in my reservation; however, there was no recognition as such. I was disappointed that there wasn't even an acknowledgment of a special occasion.

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  8. Diane

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely evening! Our server was very attentive but not overly. The food and the ambiance was perfect.

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  9. jo

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Julia was a wonderful server and the grilled shrimp cocktail was outstanding. I cannot wait to return!

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  10. Adam

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I loved the food, ambience, and service. The prices are on the high side but that is expected for this level of food/experience - we were celebrating an anniversary so it was a special occasion. Having said that, the food/drinks/service were as good as we have ever had. My wife rates the steak as the best she has ever had (filet) and I'd say it is definitely up there but we did eat at PS Steak a few months ago and I thought that was better but that is also another notch up in price. We have eaten at many top notch steak places - but the point is the steak was super awesome - perfect cook and seasoning. And it was $60 for 8 oz with asparagus and mashed potatoes and a sauce (I believe there were some mushrooms too!). I really enjoyed the tandoori chicken breast that I had. Nothing crazy special but it was excellent for $30. Then there were also the drinks - great variety and very delicious. The lemon drop my wife had was awesome - she gets them everywhere and they definitely vary. She likes them sweet (doesn't like when they are a "burner"). This was sweet with some body to it and a hint of vanilla - I really liked it as well. I had a mezcal/aperol concoction that I enjoyed. Drinks I think were $15 each which is pricey but, again, that is pretty common now and they were excellent. We ended with chocolate mousse that was delicious. The service was attentive, helpful, and quick. It was a slow Thursday night (Bridgerton candle light concert afterwards). In any case, we will be back for sure (and will be recommending to others)!

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FAQs

Nicollet Island Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Nicollet Island Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 331-1800 ext. 1.

Nicollet Island Inn is rated 4.8 stars by 3413 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Nicollet Island Inn

95 Merriam, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Merriam St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for guests of the Nicollet Island Inn.<br />
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rain
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (612) 331-1800 ext. 1
  • Catering
    Contact Lily <br />events&#64;nicolletislandinn.com <br /><br />Island Room or St. Anthony Event Spaces <br /><br />-Newly Remodeled, Hardwood flooring<br />-An outdoor Private Garden Patio<br />-Space for 10-120 guests seated and up to 200 for a reception <br />-Free wireless Internet access <br /><br />Our professional staff provides attentive service combined with excellent cuisine to create a productive and memorable event. <br />Please visit our website for more information: www.nicolletislandinn.com/specialevents.html<br />
  • Private party facilities
    With four private dining rooms for up to 23 guests and two large banquet halls, Nicollet Island Inn is the ideal restaurant destination for intimate gatherings and grand celebrations! contact Events@NicolletIslandInn.com for your family gathering, book club, business meeting, wedding or party ne
  • Private party contact
    Lily Hansen: (612) 331-1800 ext. 3
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