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Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, MN

Nicollet Island Inn

4.7
4.7
3419 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for guests of the Nicollet Island Inn.<br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rain

What 3,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicollet Island Inn offers a "lovely atmosphere and location" with exquisite dining experiences. Guests rave about the "fantastic food," "excellent service," and "romantic, hidden" setting. The Inn is ideal for special occasions or a cozy meal, featuring "beautiful views," "attentive staff," and "wonderful ambiance."

3,419 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service in a fantastic setting. Food was flavorful. The hashbrowns were incredible.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a wonderful time celebrating our Anniversary. We had dinner, which was phenomenal. Then we stayed overnight at the Inn, which was really lovely. Then we had Brunch again the next morning which was amazing as well! Great food, service and accommodations! I highly recommend the Inn and Restaurant!

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  3. Marty

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to an early dinner for our anniversary. Everything was excellent. Our table was lovely, because we were early the dining room wasn’t full so noise level was tolerable. The food was excellent. The Smokey Paloma was delicious. Our server Dan was attentive, funny, efficient. The only problem was we ate too much. All in all it was great and we talked about going back next year.

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  4. Emily VIP

    Minneapolis32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The salmon salad is a perfect lunch (good size to share for smaller eaters), and chocolate ice cream for dessert is delicious. Ann makes one feel at home and cared for.

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  5. John

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant, airy, friendly. The food was delicious and the views were great

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  6. Martha

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived  an hour early and we're welcomed and greeted kindly and actually got a table within 10 minutes. It was a wonderful way to spend the day with my mom. We can't wait to come back in the warm weather!

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  7. Andrew

    Minneapolis51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met an old friend there, and both of us were delighted with the dining experience. Excellent server! Gland this place exists!

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  8. Cary

    Minneapolis26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for a Saturday lunch and it was wonderful. Very quiet with tables of guest all spread out to keep the what little noise there was spread out. Our server was very attentive and happy to give suggestions on favorite foods. When the food came it was plentiful and delicious. Of course the Inn is lovely inside to make it a great place to eat.

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  9. Michael VIP

    Orlando44 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 1yr "inn"aversary, and we walked over for a great lunch. Service, food, and ambiance are always amazing. The Inn is definitely our neighborhood gem. Highly recommended.

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  10. Javan

    Minneapolis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very disappointed with the prefix Valentines menu. For $100 a person, before drinks/tip/tax, we were left underwhelmed with the food. And let me preface everything I’m about to write with - I recognize this is a fancy restaurant and to not expect large portions. But I’m a firm believer in restaurants finding the balance of quality and quantity. The starting course was a very thinly sliced bruschetta and each person received one piece. It was bland, with cheese and a tomato on top. The second course was a French onion soup that came in a very small quantity with two croutons and a little bit of cheese, and it was overly salty. The main course was a steak which was cooked very well, but was set on top of bland potatoes and broccolini. Dessert was the best parts and tasted very good. But you were only option was to split one piece of cake. I think the restaurants could have done a much better job finding that balance between the quantity of food and the quality of food. I honestly felt like the meal value was $60 per person maximum - and that feels generous. It’s a shame, we really enjoy the ambience of the restaurant and the location. We had a fantastic meal off the menu 10 years ago. And when we first sat at our table, the couple next to us mentioned their displeasure of the food to their waitress, and that should’ve been our indication to leave and try some of the other restaurants in town. I know the restaurant can do better and will hopefully do better! We sent an email with these thoughts and never got a response.

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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 4.7 stars by 3419 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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95 Merriam, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Additional information

  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for guests of the Nicollet Island Inn.<br />
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Rain
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