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Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, MN

Nicollet Island Inn

4.7
4.7
3429 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
95 Merriam, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • Website
    http://www.nicolletislandinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tim McFadden
  • 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
  • Location
    95 Merriam, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • 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, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,429 people are saying

Nicollet Island Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicollet Island Inn offers a charming dining experience with "excellent food," "amazing service," and "beautiful views" of the Mississippi River. Guests love its romantic, historic ambiance and attentive staff. Highlights include the "delicious" walleye and perfectly prepared steaks. It's a favorite spot for special occasions and casual visits alike.

3,429 Reviews

  1. James

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our meal was excellent and the ambience was superb. Today, the service was slightly below the usual level, but our waiter was really stretched. He was trying and working hard.

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  2. Peter

    Minneapolis36 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice Easter Brunch. We enjoyed sharing this time with family.

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  3. Kelly

    Minneapolis1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family visited for Easter Brunch. The restaurant is beautiful, as always! We had a great table with a view. The staff and servers were excellent, but the food was solidly mediocre. Between us, we sampled everything on the menu. Unfortunately, no dish stood out as delicious. Our food was consistently cold, and we noticed the table next to us sent back food citing temperature as well. A knife was needed for the pineapple upside down cake, and the table next door did ask for knives. It seems the pineapple was considerably over-“caramelized”. Overall, it wasn’t a great value. We love this old restaurant and hope they can bring things up to standard again soon!

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  4. kelly

    San Diego1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was ok, we did the Easter brunch for $70/pp Benedict was very good Gazpacho was ok Gnocchi was meh Good Bloody Mary Not a very good value-drinks were extra

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  5. David

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What a lovely place to have a nice dinner! My Brother and I came here after we had been at the Starry Night Prom that DeLaSelle High School gives each year to Special Needs Adults. We took full advantage of their menu that included Deviled Eggs that were delectable! The food was great, but I would say that my Rigatoni was just a tad underdone, but none the less delicious. We will definitely come back for a special occasion and perhaps even stay at the Hotel just for the experience!

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  6. Kristen

    St. Louis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the lobster cakes and tomato spaetzle soup. My husband ordered the walleye sandwich. We each greatly enjoyed our meals. Sometimes lobster/crab cakes are so full of breading that you can't taste the meat, but that was not the case here. There was plenty of lobster and very little breading. Our waiter was very friendly and quick. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in the area.

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  7. Victor

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been there before and got Dan again as the waiter. He is very knowledgeable and congenial. We enjoy his recommendations and attention to detail and service. We'll be back.

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  8. Terry

    Chicago10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I love the Nicollet Island Inn restaurant. Fun views of the Mississippi. People strolling outside the windows . . .. your elevated above the sidewalks 4 or 5 ft. Perfect. My wife enjoyed her dinner. My breaded walleye fish was a bit dry and the breading, a bit thicker than you would want. We'll go back again.

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  9. Susan

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wedge salad was delicious and the service was simply great

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  10. Walter

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to eat. Wait staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Food is excellent

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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 4.7 stars by 3429 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Downtown / North Loop

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
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
    Tim McFadden
  • 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, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.nicolletislandinn.com/
  • 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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