Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

3086 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Neighborhood gem
Healthy
Good for special occasions

Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(952) 358-2000
Website
http://www.millvalleykitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Mike Rakun
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mill Valley Kitchen can accommodate all of your special event needs. Our private dining room seats up to 18 people and we are available for full and partial buy outs.

Location
3906 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Neighborhood
Calhoun Isles
Cross street
France Ave
Parking details
Valet offered. Complementary valet for lunch.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Soup of the Day$8.00
Vegan Chili$8.00
125 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 6
Hummus$16.00
smoked olive, chermoula, pine nut, vegetables, sourdough pinsa
Edamame$11.00
sea salt & lemon or spicy
Mango Veggie Spring Rolls$10.00
carrot, cucumber, thai basil, mint, peanut sauce
Grilled Chicken Wings$15.00
korean dry rub, sweet chili lime
Steamed Mussels$19.00
harissa broth, chorizo, olives, preserved lemon, sourdough

Salads

Mixed Greens$7.00
chèvre, dried cranberries, pepitas, ground flax seed, red wine vinaigrette
Baby Kale$8.00
manchego, pine nut, lemon-chili vinaigrette
Beet & Apple Salad$12.00
spinach, walnut, blue cheese, cider vinaigrette
Warm Mushroom Panzanella$15.00
roasted mushroom, grilled sourdough, herbed ricotta, petite greens
Steak Salad$21.00
aleppo marinade, grilled vegetables, feta, avocado, sun dried tomato vinaigrette, oregano goddess
Grilled Shrimp Salad$18.00
green papaya, mango, kelp noodles, 5 spice peanuts, micro cilantro

Flatbreads

Tomato and Mozzarella$18.00
Charred Onion, Goat Cheese, Fennel Pesto, Almond$15.00
Ham, Fig, Blue Cheese, Arugula$21.00
Chorizo, Manchego, Green Olive$21.00
Roasted Mushroom, Herbed Ricotta, Truffle, Pomodoraccio Tomato$22.00

Entrées

Miso Glazed Seabass$42.00
ginger-shiitake quinoa, sweet and sour cucumber
Nordic Blu Salmon$32.00
caramelized brussels sprouts, fennel, sweet potato, cherry mustard, fennel pesto
Grilled Pork Tenderloin$26.00
sweet potato, cabbage slaw, jerk sauce
Seared Scallops$38.00
parmesan grits, roasted pepper, bacon, herbs
Roasted Wild Acres Half Chicken$29.00
farro-mushroom risotto, mushrooms, watercress, chicken jus
Ratatouille$25.00
roasted vegetables, pistachio romesco, crispy quinoa, tomato relish
Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00
tomato confit, parmesan, basil
Grilled Filet$38.00
butternut squash puree, black garlic, pickled fresno, cilantro

Handhelds

Salmon Burger$19.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, aioli
Bison Burger$20.00
lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, aioli
Veggie Burger$18.00
beet and lentil patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, lemon aioli *contains nuts*
Fellers Ranch Wagyu Smash Burger$19.00
cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce
Shrimp Tacos$21.00
grilled shrimp, slaw, avocado, heirloom corn tortillas

Sides

Seared Broccoli$10.00
garlic, lemon, chili, parmesan, pine nuts
Curried Cauliflower$11.00
raz el hanout, tikka sauce, pickled raisins
Sesame Carrots$10.00
tahini yogurt
Crispy Potatoes$9.00
crème fraîche, chives
Whipped Coconut Sweet Potatoes$9.00
cheroula, pine nuts
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$11.00
cheroula, pine nuts

Rose & Bubbles

Prosecco, Zardetto$9.00
Italy
Rosé, Cotes des Roses$12.48
France
Sparkling Rosé, Treveri Cellars$14.53
Columbia Valley, Washington
Rosé, Mirabeau$48.00
Provence, France
Brut, Graham Beck$60.00
South Africa
Brut Rosé, Schramsberg$110.00
California
Brut, Veuve Clicquot$149.00
Champagne, France

Pinot Noir

Imagery$12.48
North Coast, California
Inscription$15.57
Willamette Valley, Oregon
Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone'$85.00
Santa Barbara County, California
Flowers$92.00
Sonoma Coast
Domaine Serene 'Yamhill Cuvee'$120.00
Willamette Valley, Oregon

Cabernet

Rodney Strong$13.49
Sonoma County
Justin$16.64
Paso Robles, California
Quilt$92.00
Napa Valley
Jordan$110.00
Alexander Valley
Caymus$125.00
Napa Valley
Stag's Leap 'Artemis'$192.00
Napa Valley

Chardonnay

Charles Smith (Unoaked)$10.40
California
Sonoma-Cutrer$13.52
Sonoma, California
Kendall Jackson Estate$47.00
Santa Maria Valley, California
Petit Chablis, Stephanie et Vincent 'Michelet'$65.00
Burgundy, France
Frank Family$70.00
Carneros, California
Rombauer$88.00
Carneros, California

Assorted Reds

Côtes du Rhône, Oraison$12.46
France
Malbec, Catena$13.49
Vista Flores, Argentina
Red Blend, Ferrari-Carano 'Siena'$15.60
California
Merlot, North Star$99.00
Columbia Valley, Washington

Sauvignon Blanc

Fumé Blanc, Ferrari-Carano$10.38
North Coast, California
Spy Valley$12.48
New Zealand
Sancerre, Domaine de St-Pierre$18.72
France
Merry Edwards$65.00
Russian River Valley

Assorted Whites

Vhino Verde, Broadbent$10.40
Portugal
Pinot Grigio, Zenato$11.40
Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
Riesling, Dr H$11.44
Mosel, Germany

Alcohol Removed

Cabernet, Waterbrook$10.40
Chardonnay, Waterbrook$10.40

What 3,086 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Healthy
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Best Overall
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Best Food
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Best Ambiance
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Healthy
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
Good for special occasions
Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mill Valley Kitchen offers a consistently "wonderful experience" with its "exceptional" food and "friendly, knowledgeable" staff. Known for its "healthy options," the restaurant features a "relaxing and elegant" ambiance. Highlights include the "best Ratatouille in Mpls," a "magnificent bison burger," and a "delicious" sea bass. Highly recommended for special occasions and casual dining alike.

3,086 Reviews

K
Kerri
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service! Great ambiance, place was busy but you can still easily hear everyone at your table. Highly recommend.
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Brian
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waited 15 minutes to be greater after we sat, no engagement, no waters or menus. First requested menu item not available due to not being prepped in kitchen, wrong menus given, and food was ok, medium ordered salmon was well done
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Suzanne
Minneapolis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner at Mill Valley kitchen last night. It was the perfect setting for our little reunion. The atmosphere was very pleasant and we were all surprised by the number of choices we had for our very dietary restrictions and taste. Loved all the vegetarian and vegan choices! My gluten-free daughter has never had so many items to choose from! The food was absolutely delicious and everyone was so happy with their meals. Our waiter was wonderful, attentive, and efficient. It was a wonderful evening and we are all looking forward to our next visit there
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Michael
VIP
Minneapolis
91 reviews
5.0
91 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious soup and beet salad.. Laurie took wonderful care of us and made for a memorable lunch. She also brought me a surprise chocolate treat for my birthday. 5 star experience!😋
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Linda Keillor
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wait staff and love the food and atmosphere!
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Tom
Des Moines
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitstaff was excellent, we enjoyed our time there
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D
Dana
Minneapolis
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great lunch! Enjoy not having to shout with the great acoustic’s!
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Marsha
Minneapolis
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service was excellent and the restaurant had a good ambiance with a quiet atmosphere. I ordered a duck confit Cobb salad. The duck tasted like a very old leftover and was so salty I could not eat it. There was not dressing on the lettuce. The bacon was hard and tasteless. The dish was terrible and I ate only a little.
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George
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was friendly and awesome and the food was great.
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Patric
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bartender on Friday was awesome!! Highly recommend except the bison burger was mid
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FAQs

Mill Valley Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 358-2000.

Mill Valley Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 3086 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3906 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
France Ave
Neighborhood
Calhoun Isles
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet offered. Complementary valet for lunch.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Mike Rakun
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.millvalleykitchen.com/
Phone number
(952) 358-2000
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mill Valley Kitchen can accommodate all of your special event needs. Our private dining room seats up to 18 people and we are available for full and partial buy outs.

Featured in

50 Minneapolis Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Mill Valley Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

50 Minneapolis Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Chicken Breast

Grilled Chicken Wings

Pappardelle Bolognese

Starters

Soup of the Day$8.00

Vegan Chili$8.00

Hummus$16.00

Edamame$11.00

Mango Veggie Spring Rolls$10.00

Grilled Chicken Wings$15.00

Steamed Mussels$19.00

Salads

Mixed Greens$7.00

Baby Kale$8.00

Beet & Apple Salad$12.00

Warm Mushroom Panzanella$15.00

Steak Salad$21.00

Grilled Shrimp Salad$18.00

Flatbreads

Tomato and Mozzarella$18.00

Charred Onion, Goat Cheese, Fennel Pesto, Almond$15.00

Ham, Fig, Blue Cheese, Arugula$21.00

Chorizo, Manchego, Green Olive$21.00

Roasted Mushroom, Herbed Ricotta, Truffle, Pomodoraccio Tomato$22.00

Entrées

Miso Glazed Seabass$42.00

Nordic Blu Salmon$32.00

Grilled Pork Tenderloin$26.00

Seared Scallops$38.00

Roasted Wild Acres Half Chicken$29.00

Ratatouille$25.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$23.00

Grilled Filet$38.00

Handhelds

Salmon Burger$19.00

Bison Burger$20.00

Veggie Burger$18.00

Fellers Ranch Wagyu Smash Burger$19.00

Shrimp Tacos$21.00

Sides

Seared Broccoli$10.00

Curried Cauliflower$11.00

Sesame Carrots$10.00

Crispy Potatoes$9.00

Whipped Coconut Sweet Potatoes$9.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Rose & Bubbles

Prosecco, Zardetto$9.00

Rosé, Cotes des Roses$12.48

Sparkling Rosé, Treveri Cellars$14.53

Rosé, Mirabeau$48.00

Brut, Graham Beck$60.00

Brut Rosé, Schramsberg$110.00

Brut, Veuve Clicquot$149.00

Pinot Noir

Imagery$12.48

Inscription$15.57

Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone'$85.00

Flowers$92.00

Domaine Serene 'Yamhill Cuvee'$120.00

Cabernet

Rodney Strong$13.49

Justin$16.64

Quilt$92.00

Jordan$110.00

Caymus$125.00

Stag's Leap 'Artemis'$192.00

Chardonnay

Charles Smith (Unoaked)$10.40

Sonoma-Cutrer$13.52

Kendall Jackson Estate$47.00

Petit Chablis, Stephanie et Vincent 'Michelet'$65.00

Frank Family$70.00

Rombauer$88.00