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Urban Eatery
Urban Eatery

Urban Eatery Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.myurbaneatery.com
  • Email: info@myurbaneatery.com
  • Phone: (612) 920-5000
  • Hours of Operation: MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: 4 pm - 11 pm
    THURSDAY-SATURDAY: 11 am - Midnight
    SUNDAY: 11 am - 11 pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American, Comfort Food, Burgers
  • Executive Chef: Jim Kynberg & Team
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: Book your Events with us. Please visit myurbaneatery.com or email events[at]myurbaneatery.com for more details.
  • Private Party Facilities: We at Urban Eatery offer a beautiful semi private dining room suitable for any occasion. Our warm and inviting space located at the historic Calhoun Beach Club is a perfect choice for your special event any time of the year.
  • Private Party Contact: Ali Koepke (612) 920-5000
  • Entertainment: Check the Urban Eatery website for our entertainment and events.
  • Special Events & Promotions: Let us host your next special events. Please visit myurbaneatery.com or email events[at]myurbaneatery.com for more details.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Dean Pkwy
  • Parking: Valet
  • Parking Details: Urban Eatery offers complimentary valet daily after 5pm, as well as discounted ramp parking for only $2 (Calhoun Beach Club ramp on Thomas Ave.)
A word from Urban Eatery
Urban Eatery offers a warm & comfortable dining experience overlooking the beautiful Lake Calhoun. Urban Eatery's menu is approachable with ingredients that are " Fresh & Local". We've taken traditional favorites & added a twist, like Smoked Duck Nachos, Local Greens Salad. Our Lamb Burgers are… AMAZING.

January 2014 Open Table Diner' Choice Award




FREE VALET EVERY NIGHT @ 5 PM.



HAPPY HOUR



SUN-WED 4-6 PM, LATE NIGHT 9:30-CLOSE

THURS-SAT 4-6 PM, LATE NIGHT 10:30-CLOSE Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diner Reviews
  • "My husband and I went here for Restaurant Week and it was delicious! We were especially surprised by the edamame - definitely recommend! It was less busy than we were expecting, being Restaurant Week and all. Service was decent and the food was great!"
    Dined on 2/24/2014
  • "There meats were prepared incredibly well. The vegetable side dishes have slight room for improvement but it was a well balanced and very good meal. Don't forget dessert! The chocolate bread pudding was AMAZING!"
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "This restaurant had good food and good service, but there was no wow factor. The prices were good and the the portions were decent. The food was technically cooked good, The valet was convenient."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Great food, service was awesome, atmosphere was chill, yet vibrant. Couldn't have asked for more."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Our family had dinner during restaurant week. The service was outstanding and the food was great. The guacamole was the best I have had. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The free valet service was appreciated. We would definately go there again."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "This was the first time there for all 4 of us. We liked the atmosphere and the food was really good. Our server was really good and knowledgable about the menu etc... The weird part was our main course took forever like 45 minutes to come out and it really wasn't that busy. I would go back though."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "As a visitor to MSP, I used Open Table's neighborhood filter to find a place close to downtown. Urban Eatery is not. And while the location may be better in the summer, since it is close to lakes, in the winter it feels as if you're in a random neighborhood. The food was fine, the atmosphere was fine, but other reviews led me to belive that it had a more sophisticated menu and was more upscale than it actually was. If I lived nearby, I could see myself going there occasionally, but as an out of towner I suggest avoiding it."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "Urban Eatery was a great pick for restaurant week! With free valet parking and a four course meal (which was delicious). Nothing could top our waiter who was attentive and generous (offering to make substitutions), and he provided a top notch experience for us."
    Dined on 2/25/2014
  • "Visited for restaurant week. The menu was a great value, but the Salmon Burger came out on a soggy bun which wasn't ideal. The fish tacos and our appetizers were great."
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "We got a groupon for a five course meal and it was amazing. The service was great, I don't think our waiter wrote anything d own, and was attentive and helpful with choices. We went on a Sat night, and it was a vibrant, fun place - a wedding party came in for awhile and there were alot of families, couples, etc. It's winter, but you could still see the lake across the street, it would be amazing in the summer. Free valet parking, which we did, and they were great too. Definitely would go back again :)"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "The food was very good and the bartender, Brian provided outstanding service."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "I came here for lunch with a friend the other day and used a coupon for a five-course meal. I wasn't expecting the meal to be exceptional, but it was! I would definitely recommend dining here. You'll get a fabulous meal at an incredible value even without the coupon."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "It was my family and I first time at the restaurant. My sister is all about new restaurant we haven't tried in Minneapolis and food hot spots and came across this one online based on reviews. The atmosphere was a good vibe and our waitress was helpful with the menu. Everything came out fast and tasted good!"
    Dined on 2/18/2014
  • "And it paid off. From the Crispy Brussels sprout starter to the Thai lettuce wrap appetizer through the Caprese chicken entree all the way to the pumpkin salted caramel baclava cheesecake, the chef did his job well. Each had a unique twist on a traditional dish that complimented a somewhat limited wine list well. Perhaps there was another list we didn't ask for, but what we did see favored a nice range of the California wine country."
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "We had a great meal, great waiter (thanks Alex) and great wine. We will be back. Valet service at no cost (other than tip) was a surprise. Their special Valentine menu was superb; I had the pork chop and I've never had a better one."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "My spouse and I used to go here when it was The View. The new decor, menu and vibe of Urban Eatery is great!"
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "The menu for Valentine's was fantastic and loved the atmosphere. The chocolate bread pudding was to die for!"
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Often leave a restaurant a bit disappointed but that was not the case... great special menu for Valentines day, great food, love the sophisticated yet fun environment."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We were excited to try Urban Eatery on a Friday night. We arrived a bit earlier to have a drink (5PM) as their website said they had daily happy hour from 4-6pm. When we arrived, the hostess said there was no happy hour today which we thought was odd and we were slightly disappointed. We were seated at a table right next to the bar (the bar is in the center of the room and the dining tables surround the bar). My husband and I both had one beer and Brie cheese as an app. My husband had a mahi mahi curry which was OK and I had a New York strip which was OK. The ambiance was disappointing for a $100 meal (no dessert or extras!). We were right next to a bar with lots of people (and kids) which didn't allow us a very romantic evening."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "this restaurant always does a wonderful job. Wait staff is superb, food is consistently good and though there on a busy Saturday evening we received our food promptly."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Great food, once again. We've been here several times and they never let us down. Thanks, we'll be back!"
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "We happened upon this restaurant by taking advantage of a website discount (Groupon/CrowdCut etc) and we are so glad we did. The complimentary valet service is much appreciated during the long cold Minnesota Winters. The staff were friendly, sincere and engaging (without being obtrusive) and went above and beyond to accommodate any requests we had. The food was fantastic - perfect executions of flavor & texture combinations. From start to finish - it was a wonderful experience and we will certainly be dining here again."
    Dined on 2/6/2014
  • "The food was very unique and well prepared. Jalapeño macaroni & cheese, steak kabobs, spinach & cheese stuffed chicken, duck nachos and field green salads were all great. We will definitely be going back."
    Dined on 2/5/2014
  • "I love coming here for brunch. They have a wonderful selection on delicious entrees including brunch & lunch options as well as an awesome bloody mary bar. The prices for both the entrees and the brunch beverages are reasonably priced. And, since it's right across from Lake Calhoun, you can't beat the view!"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "The service was outstanding....even with a full house...Loppet Event... Food for our party of four was wonderful! Repeat customers in the past and future! Thank you"
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "I purchased a crowd cut for this restaurant and enjoyed a starter, snack, salad, entree and a dessert. It was all vary good food and with different tastes for each dish. The Brussels sprouts are a must and the steak entree was fabulous, savory, bold and cooked perfectly. I also recommend the dessert apple crisp and the sundae would be great in the summer months after takin a walk around the lake. All in all a good experience."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "This was my second trip to Urban Eatery. My husband and I invited a couple who had never been there. The food and atmosphere was energetic! The menu offers something for every pallet and also includes great healthy options! The only thing missing was better service. This was our experience the first time we dined there as well. Despite that, we will DEFINITELY be back!"
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "I was with a group of 4 when i tried your restaurant for the first time and it was outstanding. The waiting staff is funny, polite and courteous. We had a five course meal there and any course that came out was amazing. I would of just been happy after the snack and appetizers. Thats how good it was. All the entree's that they brought out had plenty of food on them. This place has quantity and quality. Last but not least the desserts. Have I said amazing already? Anyways this place is definitely a place that we will be coming back to."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "The service was excellent. I haven't been treated so well at a restaurant literally in decades. From the valet who took care if my car to all of the wait staff, all I can say is: impeccable. The food was excellent as well. My date and I commented that the Bao Buns were good enough to be a meal by themselves. The Pear-Spinach salad was excellent as well, the ingredients blending together to make a salad stand out as one rarely does. The entrees were perfectly done and the portions were much larger than either of expected, and the dessert and coffee topper off a perfect meal. The only downside for me was the restaurant was noisier than I expected, but I guess that comes with serving such excellent faire."
    Dined on 1/25/2014
  • "Wonderful ambiance, fabulous service, menu reasonably priced and fantastic food!"
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • ""J" was a fantastic server; just enough attention but never hovering, knowledgeable of the menu, fun."
    Dined on 1/16/2014
  • "Loved the valet parking! So easy. Lots of variety, not only in menu items but also portion sizes."
    Dined on 1/13/2014
  • "Very good burgers, appetizers, salads, and pasta, with a casual atmosphere. Also, was a good place for bringing children. The wait staff was helpful and very friendly."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "I would not recommend nor return to this restaurant."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "We went for lunch on a Friday afternoon. It was so delicious."
    Dined on 12/27/2013
  • "great neighborhood find! terrific service, great ambience and wonderful food...lots of good choices! definitely a 10+"
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "Loved it - again! Great everything, just a parking issue - where to do it, isn't the best right now."
    Dined on 12/19/2013
  • "We frequent the Urban Eatery because of the consistently good food, low key but eclectic venue, good beer and wine selection. Free valet parking is also a delighter during this frigid time of year."
    Dined on 12/15/2013
  • "Beautiful and stylish interior but lackluster service and food"
    Dined on 12/14/2013
  • "I was there with my date and had a waiter break personal space several times. after watching this guy get two inches from her to read the menu, give her a hug, even say he was going home with us. my reply to him was no you're not with a firm voice, hoping he would see that I wasn't pleased with this type of behavior. we were seated at a booth so he really had to come the extra mile to actually get close to her and be in her persoal space. we were having a personal conversation, after a long work week and I guess we were on a 3some in his mind? the food wasn't too good, and the service from that guy was poor; however, I gave him a good tip and try to just forget it!"
    Dined on 12/6/2013
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  • 50% Off Select Wines
    Tuesday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM›
    50% Off Select Wines. Excludes Tax and Tip. 50% off Select Bottles of Wine, Subject to Change. Special valid Mar 7, 2014 - Jun 7, 2014 on Tuesdays from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Offer valid March 7, 2014 - June 7, 2014
  • 40% Off Select Cocktails
    Sunday, Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM›
    40% Off Select Cocktails. Excludes Tax and Tip. $5 Build Your Own Bloody Mary Bar, Mimosas, & Margaritas. Special valid Mar 7, 2014 - Jun 7, 2014 on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Offer valid March 7, 2014 - June 7, 2014
  • Daily Happy Hour Specials 4pm-630pm
    All week 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM›
    $4 Rail Cocktails & Tap Beers, $5 House Wine, $6 Signature Drinks. $3-$5 Appetizers Special. Excludes Tax and Tip. Late Night Happy Hour Sun - Wed 9:30pm - Midnight Thurs - Sat 10:30 - Midnig. Special valid Mar 7, 2014 - Jun 7, 2014 all week from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM. Offer valid March 7, 2014 - June 7, 2014
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis Winners
  • American
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