Heartland Restaurant - Permanently Closed

4.3

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$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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Permanently Closed - Heartland Restaurant features North American Midwest Regional Cuisine that employs indigenous and cultivated ingredients from the American and Canadian Midwest to create a nightly changing menu that features two fixed price menus along with extensive a la carte selections. The sources for these ingredients are small family farms and artisan producers who practice traditional and sustainable agriculture. Chef Lenny Russo is a 2010, 2011 and 2012, 2014 & 2015 James Beard Foundation Best Chef Midwest Nominee.

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(651) 699-3536

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Wild Game
Hours of operation
Dining Room: Tuesday through Sunday 5:00PM to 9:30PM. Closed Monday. Lounge: Tuesday through Thursday & Sunday 5:00PM to 9:30PM; Fri. & Sat 5:00PM to 10:30PM. Closed Monday. Wine Bar & Deli: 8:00AM to 6:00PM Tuesday through Sunday.
Phone number
(651) 699-3536
Website
http://www.heartlandrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Lenny Russo
Catering
Catered affairs in Heartland's private dining rooms and chef's tables are custom designed by Heartland Chef Lenny Russo to suit each client's budget and personal preferences and are based upon local and seasonally available ingredients. Please inquire about details and availability <A HREF="http://heartlandrestaurant.com/index2.php#/contact/">HERE</A> .
Private party facilities
Heartland offers two private dining rooms for special events. One room seats a maximum of 80 guests while the other can accommodate up to 160. The rooms may be booked separately or in conjunction. There are three Chef's Tables that seat up to eight guests each.
Private party contact
Lenny Russo: (651) 699-3536

Location
289 East Fifth Street Suite number 104 Saint Paul, MN 55101
Neighborhood
Minneapolis
Cross street
N Broadway St
Parking details
Unparalleled Parking provides valet service in front of our Fifth Street entrance on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as on evenings of special events. Please inquire about valet availability when making your reservation or booking a private party. Parking is also available at multiple surface lots and parking ramps within 1-2 blocks of Heartland. For directions <A HREF="http://heartlandrestaurant.com/index2.php#/info4/1/">CLICK HERE.</A>
Public transit
Bus lines run directly in front of the restaurant, and beginning in 2014 the neighborhood will be served by the new Central Corridor light rail transit line connecting St. Paul and Minneapolis beginning and ending at the Union Depot located one block south of Heartland at 214 East Fourth Street.
Entertainment
Heartland holds an entertainment license solely for those who wish to employ their own entertainment for private functions. Please inquire about details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Long pumpkin soup$14.00
cream / pumpkin seed / herb oil
Field green$16.00
roasted beets / walnuts / berry vinaigrette
Spinach$18.00
potatoes / grilled bacon / sauce gribiche
Artisan cheese fritters$18.00
arugula / preserved tomato dressing
Dried cherry pork sausage$18.00
kraut / cornbread / honey mustard
Selection of three midwestern artisan cheeses$18.00
House charcuterie selection$18.00
pickles / Summit beer mustard

Large

Soba noodles$24.00
autumn harvest vegetables / mushroom broth
Whole grain risotto$24.00
butternut squash / fried sage
Steelhead trout$28.00
wilted greens / carrot broth / herb sour cream
Poussin$25.00
split pea - heirloom beans ragout / tomato coulis
Cassoulet$34.00
whit beans / beef / pork / lamb / sausage / pork belly
Pork chop$36.00
root vegetable - potato hash / stone fruit catsup
Marinated flat iron steak$42.00
pommes frites / charmoula

Sides

Winter green gratinee$8.00
garlic / parmesan breadcrumbs
Pommes frite$10.00
herbs sour cream / house tomato catsup
Winter root vegetable$8.00
fenugreek glaze

Sweet

Sweet
A daily changing selection. Inquire with server

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4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous as always! Thank you once again to Chef Lenny Russo and his entire staff. Cheers!
B
Brian
Minneapolis
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall5food4service5ambience3
Sad it is over. Great place and great food. 😓😓😓
P
Petrus
Minneapolis
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience4
Celebrated 2017 @ Heartland for the closing of the restaurant. Food, ambiance, value and menu was outstanding. Phillippe, our server was smart, caring and knowledgeable. He really took care of us. Lenny Russo made his rounds visiting nearly all the tables to Thank everyone for coming and their support of his efforts and dedication to local sourcing of foods. My wife and I will REALLY miss Heartland.
DJ
DianeJ
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We will miss the delicious food and the thought-filled atmosphere Heartland so graciously provided each and every patron! We wish you well in your new endeavors!
CS
ChristineS
Minneapolis
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2016
overall3food3service3ambience3
This was the last night that Heartland was open. The staff was for the most part poker-faced. Our server was nice. Pretty sure they substituted kale or another stiff green for spinach in two dishes we ordered. The only likeness between kale and spinach is that they are both green and leafy. Not really happy about that.
PC
PatrickC
Minneapolis
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
So sad that Heartland is closing! It was great to get there one more time before they closed. Thanks Lenny for all the great meals and keeping it local!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
So sorry to see you close! More sorry that I did not patronize you enough!
CP
CP612
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and service! Had the pumpkin soup, cheese fritters & bread was hot out of the oven. Cassoulet was delicious, my husband had the trout, split the Chocolate dessert & coffee - all Super yummy. Thank you- we are sad to see them close!
ME
MaryEllenA
Minneapolis
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2016
overall4food3service4ambience4
I found that the menu was very limited for this visit. I know they are closing this week; so I think that may have been the reason. We have dined here previously and it was a good experience, with great service. However this time, we found it to be extremely pricey for a very limited menu. Also, the hostess was not very welcoming, unfriendly considering we had reservations, was a milestone birthday celebration, and had guests we wanted to impress since never there before. It was very clear people were unhappy because they would be soon be out of a job. I wish the chef best wishes, and hope to see him open another restaurant in the near future.
t
tallydoctor
Minneapolis
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience3
I suppose a review doesn't really matter because they're closing and it's probably why the food wasn't up to its usual standards. My waiter was very casual toward me, and did not have a sense of timing as to when to clear my plates. The pumpkin soup was yummy with a nice texture and variety of flavors but it arrive tepid in the center and cool on the edges - I assume it sat out before someone brought it to me. The beet salad had the equivalent of one half of a beet on it, mostly greens and too much dressing. I've eaten here before and have always been pleased but this was disappointing. I wanted my last time there to be a good memory. On a positive, the Last Word cocktail was good.
KS
KStPaul
Minneapolis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sadly, this restaurant will be closing on December 31, 2016. The prix fixe meals used to be some of the best deals in town, with four-star food coming at a Restaurant Week price. Now they have small and large plates. Yes it's pricey, but I've been to far too many inferior and equally expensive farm-to-table places. I will miss Heartland.
LS
LynneS
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my first time at Heartland and am very disappointed in myself that I didn't make more of an effort to get to Heartland sooner. Very sad you are closing at the end of the year. My dining experience was wonderful, everything was great and have recommended you, but I told everyone you were closing at the end of the year.
JJ
JeffJ
Minneapolis
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
This Gem will sorely be missed in downtown St Paul..enjoy if you still can. Lenny, thanks for years of great dining.
N
Nomz
Minneapolis
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love you heartland! St. Paul will miss you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Edmonton
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
Sad this place is closing. Great food, professional staff. I had risotto and it was amazing. They have a nice done list too
F
Foodisgood
Jacksonville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Going to miss this heartland, great service and food!
D
Deadstick
Minneapolis
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2016
overall3food3service2ambience3
Portions.small. greens tough and tasteless. Left still hungry, had to visit a fast food joint. Wish I had just gone to Dennys and saved a bundle. Just.as well they are closing at.end of this month.
B
Bumpa
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed the service, food and the very low noise level.
c
coffeenerd
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
This is a great place. The waiter seemed a bit stressed, maybe short staffed. Food was excellent and we had a wonderful relaxing time.
DK
DavidK
Minneapolis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Russo never dissappoints ...with the notable exception of Heartlands closing. The menu, wine list and hadcrafted coctails, quality of the food and beverage preparation, presentation, attentive service, overall ambiance is consistently impressive. Thanks for the memories.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2016
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a great experience at Heartland. The food and atmosphere were delightful! I am sad that this restaurant is closing at the end of the month, but very glad I had a chance to try it out.
JK
JohnK
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating our Anniversary at one of our favorite places. So sad Heartland is closing. It's a wonderful place and a real loss for Saint Paul.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fabulous! Compliments to the Chef for a great dining experience!
t
themnfood
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
The restaurant is closing on December 31, 2016. Pros: food is absolutely delicious. Expertly selected menu that changes regularly and all of it well-cooked. Cons: takes nearly 2 hours to have a dinner service.
R
Rewired2
Charleston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
A favorite place and so sad they are closing. The food, decor and people make this restaurant a stand out Limited but carefully selected wine list that exceptional. Artisan cheese fritters are lovely with house made pickles and breads. We liked the steak and cassoulet.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mu\y guests were thrilled with their Heartland food experience.
p
peters43
Washington DC
100 reviews
5.0
100 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm sorry to say that this was our final visit to Heartland, as it will be closing at the end of December. We have always enjoyed dining here, and especially when we are with our local family (we discovered Heartland years ago when it was new to Lowertown) on our visits from Kansas. We wish Lenny and the staff the very best for whatever each will be doing next.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2016
overall4food4service4ambience5
Not as impressed this time around. Service was not on par with the level we have come to expect from Heartland. While the food was good, again we felt it was not the level it was prior to the announcement they would be closing. We missed the tasting menu and frequently changing menu.
JV
JohnV
Seattle
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for dinner. Unique menu and food.
TS
TimS
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad that is closing because it is awesome. Nice work Lenny
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ambience was great. Good was so fresh and out of this world!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were so glad that we were able to try Heartland before it closes on December 31st! It was a great way to celebrate my brother-in-law and sister-in-laws 25th wedding anniversary! Thank you for a special dining experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2016
overall3food2service4ambience4
This was our 3rd time at Heartland, the 1st 2 visits were awesome, this time it was very disappointing. The food was so, so. We sent two dishes back because they were cold. 1 dinner was removed from the bill.
Z
Zeek
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2016
overall2food2service1ambience3
We were very disappointed. The service was pretentious and our menu choices were obviously below our server's expectations. We overheard the server telling patrons at the adjoining table how much he hated the certain entrées on the menu, one of which we had just ordered. Unfortunately, he was right. The food was underwhelming and overpriced ($18 for three fritters – really?).
t
theverybest
Raleigh
44 reviews
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2016
overall3food3service4ambience4
I had cassoulet; it was underseasoned, but all of the elements were there. Not as many people as i thought for a landmark restaurant about to close.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to the Heartland many times both at the original location and the newer location. Every time has been wonderful. So many delicious choices. I'm so sad to see it close at the end of the year as it has been one of my favorite places in the Twin Cities. I'm definitely going to try and get in at least one ore time before they close.
V
Veggielover
Minneapolis
42 reviews
vip
4.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2016
overall4food5service4ambience4
My steelhead trout with wilted greens was done to perfection!
f
foodygirl
Minneapolis
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious dinner and superb service. Sorry to see you leave!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2016
overall3food5service1ambience4
Some of the worst service I have had in years. The waiter was behind, service was disjointed and he was unapologetic which made it worse
SU
SenorUnderpants
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2016
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time I have eaten at Heartland I have been impressed with the food and quality of service. It's too bad they are closing at the end of the year; although the Twin Cities has more fine dining options available then ever this restaurant has consistently provided memorable dining experiences for me and I will miss being able to eat here.

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Heartland Restaurant - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 699-3536.

Heartland Restaurant - Permanently Closed is rated 4.3 stars by 2019 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

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(651) 699-3536

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Cross street
N Broadway St
Neighborhood
Minneapolis
Hours of operation
Dining Room: Tuesday through Sunday 5:00PM to 9:30PM. Closed Monday. Lounge: Tuesday through Thursday & Sunday 5:00PM to 9:30PM; Fri. & Sat 5:00PM to 10:30PM. Closed Monday. Wine Bar & Deli: 8:00AM to 6:00PM Tuesday through Sunday.
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Organic, Wild Game
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Unparalleled Parking provides valet service in front of our Fifth Street entrance on Friday and Saturday evenings as well as on evenings of special events. Please inquire about valet availability when making your reservation or booking a private party. Parking is also available at multiple surface lots and parking ramps within 1-2 blocks of Heartland. For directions <A HREF="http://heartlandrestaurant.com/index2.php#/info4/1/">CLICK HERE.</A>
Public transit
Bus lines run directly in front of the restaurant, and beginning in 2014 the neighborhood will be served by the new Central Corridor light rail transit line connecting St. Paul and Minneapolis beginning and ending at the Union Depot located one block south of Heartland at 214 East Fourth Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Lenny Russo
Entertainment
Heartland holds an entertainment license solely for those who wish to employ their own entertainment for private functions. Please inquire about details.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.heartlandrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(651) 699-3536
Catering
Catered affairs in Heartland's private dining rooms and chef's tables are custom designed by Heartland Chef Lenny Russo to suit each client's budget and personal preferences and are based upon local and seasonally available ingredients. Please inquire about details and availability <A HREF="http://heartlandrestaurant.com/index2.php#/contact/">HERE</A> .
Private party facilities
Heartland offers two private dining rooms for special events. One room seats a maximum of 80 guests while the other can accommodate up to 160. The rooms may be booked separately or in conjunction. There are three Chef's Tables that seat up to eight guests each.
Private party contact
Lenny Russo: (651) 699-3536

Heartland Restaurant - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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Menu

Small

Long pumpkin soup$14.00

Field green$16.00

Spinach$18.00

Artisan cheese fritters$18.00

Dried cherry pork sausage$18.00

Selection of three midwestern artisan cheeses$18.00

House charcuterie selection$18.00

Large

Soba noodles$24.00

Whole grain risotto$24.00

Steelhead trout$28.00

Poussin$25.00

Cassoulet$34.00

Pork chop$36.00

Marinated flat iron steak$42.00

Sides

Winter green gratinee$8.00

Pommes frite$10.00

Winter root vegetable$8.00

Sweet

Sweet

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