Macy's - The Oak Grill - Permanently Closed

Name: Macy's - The Oak Grill - Permanently Closed
Address: 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55402
Telephone: (612) 375-2938
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1064 Reviews

$30 and under

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Permanently Closed - A Minneapolis tradition was born on October 2, 1947, when the Oak Grill opened for business. Architect Bob Hansen used characteristics from the Jacobean period in the design of the rooms. The ornate fireplace, originally from Salisbury, England, was over 300 years old when it was transported in sections and reassembled in the Oak Grill. With its solid oak columns and vast frame, it soon became the room's focal point. Its distinctive appearance, along with dark paneling, red chairs and dim lighting, help give the Oak Grill its cozy ambiance.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(612) 375-2938

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, German
Hours of operation
Monday 11am to 3pm Tuesday 11am to 7pm Wednesday 11am to 7pm Thursday 11am to 7pm Friday 11am to 7pm Saturday 11am to 3pm Sunday Closed
Phone number
(612) 375-2938
Website
http://www.MacysOakGrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Carlos Cajamarca
Catering
For Macy's off site catering in the Minneapolis area please visit www.designcuisinecatering.com.
Private party facilities
Macy’s, Minneapolis most historic and unique venue, offers contemporary and traditional event spaces along with exquisite and artful cuisine. Casual to formal, we will create your vision for a special experience.
Private party contact
Kristina Koonce: (612) 375-6542

Location
700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Neighborhood
Downtown / North Loop
Cross street
8th Street
Parking details
Public parking available in the parking ramp PARK & SHOP adjacent to Macy's Department Store or several other downtown ramps. Parking is included evenings & weekends.
Public transit
Located off of Nicollet Mall between 7th & 8th.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,064 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 27, 2017
overall4food3service4ambience5
This was a way to say goodbye to a restaurant I had enjoyed for many, many years. I will miss the comfortable atmosphere, the warm popovers, and the memories.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience5
What a pleasure to be there one last time. Our server told us I had received their very last pot pie ever. And it was delicious.
RA
RickA
Minneapolis
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience on their last day
e
eddie
Minneapolis
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad to see this icon go after years of enjoyment, we had been going here for 35 years and enjoy it every time the staff was always warm and enjoyable. The food was always great and made us come back
TL
TerryL
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
So sorry they are closing...Macy's was never in the game!
M
Michael
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Oak Grill was fabulous today, as it always is. Today, I took my nephew to lunch at this great downtown Minneapolis restaurant (his first time). We enjoyed everything about the event - the food, the service, the atmosphere ... and the history. Oak Grill, your servers and cooks are the very best - professional, polite, respectful, knowledgeable and, quite simply, really good people. So long, dear friend. Godspeed to all Oak Grill employees!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
190 reviews
vip
4.0
190 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2017
overall4food3service5ambience5
By the time anyone reads this The Oak Grill will be closed permanently. Along with the original Dayton's department store, it is the end of an era. This was a wonderful restaurant in a grand store, but no one shopped the store... so the store and restaurant are now gone. We can't change this reality, but if there is a favorite store or restaurant on your list you haven't been to lately, you should go. We can't lament when things go away if we personally did nothing to support them with our time and money.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
Macys oak grill brought back many fond memories.. Meat loaf always our favorite and we can still enjoy it at maces in Ridgedale with our coupons that were given to us at our Oak Grill last meal. We will miss it.
ME
MEATC
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are really going to miss The Oak Grill, it was our favorite spot downtown for lunch.
n
nich0003
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Oak Grill... Ahh we'll miss you so much. We always went there for a special occasion, and also for an annual christmas dinner. We will miss it dearly...
KW
KathyW
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience5
As expected it was very busy and while we got water fairly soon, did have to wait about 15 min to have a waitress come to get our orders. A friend and I have gone to Dayton's/Fields/Macy's for years for the annual Christmas and Flower shows and lunch after in the Grill or Skyroom - always excellent food, popovers and have not been happy with Macy's since they had owernship but did like the Oak Grill. We will miss these two restaurants. Our food was very good -
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very sad it closed. Shame on Macy's If the new owners reopen it I will be there
RA
RAST
Minneapolis
87 reviews
vip
4.0
87 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Closing tomorrow. Just ok. Old tradition ends...has been nice...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sad that is closing, we have been going to the oak grill for years, 1970 and up and the skyroom before that.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend & I enjoyed a final meal at the Oak Grill before it closed on Jan 27th. This fine restaurant will be missed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I'm so sad to see this relic go. I wish that despite selling Macy's that they could keep the Oak Grill open.
KH
KarenH
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Too bad it will be closing tomorrow. Great Swedish meatballs!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience4
Worked at Dayton's for twenty years. Ate at The Oak Grill on occasion through out that time. Their popovers are fantastic and a great start for lunch or dinner. The traditional swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and gravy were outstanding. The keiche was also fantastic. Very sorry the restaurant is closing.
B
Buck
Minneapolis
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We're going to miss this legendary spot! Many fond memories of lunches here.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall5food5service4ambience5
We had a lovely time at the Oak Grill. We heard that they were closing on January 27, so we made it a priority to visit as an office. They weren't accepting reservations over 6, so we ended up splitting into two tables. It was a good thing we had a reservation as there was a 2 hour wait when we arrived. The food was delicious. The servers were very pleasant and considerate. Overall a lovely environment. Wish it wasn't going away.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience2
Dayton's is closing soon, so we had to go there one last time. I'm sorry to see it go...
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience3
None of the above questions really fit The Oak Grill since it closes on Friday. It would have been better to adjust your questions for that occasion. Since people are flocking to the restaurant to get one last Oak Grill meal before it closes, the service wasn't great. But then, the place was packed and there was a line of people waiting, with or without reservations. The most striking thing was the smaller servings. My friend ordered the Pot Pie. No skimping there. I ordered the meatloaf. Meat slices were smaller than usual and vegetables were miniscule compared to normal. We were told by a server that they were afraid of running out of food. Didn't anyone there see this rush coming? I've been going to the Oak Grill since the 60s and will miss it. But luckily, we still have the Lakeshore at S'Dale.
M
Michael
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great restaurant. So long dear friend, Oak Grill. You will be missed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience3
My Mom and I went to celebrate the end of an era of going to Daytons/Marshall Fields/Macys with friends and family over the years. The popovers were hot and crispy and the chicken salad sandwich was the best I'd ever tasted. The service was a bit slow, understandably, as so many people were wanting to come for a last visit. We're so glad we made it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2017
overall4food5service2ambience5
Oak Grill closes permanently on Friday
m
margareth
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
The oak grill is closing this week on 12th floor of "Daytons " downtown. So we wanted to dine there one last time! The menu is the same at the other Macy restaurants. We enjoy the lakeshore grill in Rdgedale also.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great service and good food. Sorry to see it closing for good, had to go one last time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 23, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a blissful experience! It began with PaulDavid as host, warm friendly greeting, quite welcoming. My group reduced from 8 to 3, PaulDavid quickly made modifications and we got right to our table. Deeply sad that this was my last chance to dine at the beloved Oak Grill, however, I very much appreciate all the years of joy I experienced at the Oak Grill. Farewell dear friend! You will be missed and never duplicated.
p
prettyplease
Minneapolis
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2017
overall2food4service2ambience2
A sad reminder of the lovely place it used to be. Food was still delicious but service and ambiance pretty sad. I wish I had not gone the last time and just remembered it as it was.
PF
PeggyF
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely love this restaurant - It's a beautiful, classic, historic restaurant. It has a good menu selection, and wonderful food. I am so very sorry that the store is closing, because by default the restaurant will have to close too.
e
emoeater
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
Had a wonderful last meal at the Oak Grill before Macy's closes this historic location. The nostalgia runs deep. I had the traditional pop over and chicken pot pie. I'll miss lunches by the gorgeous fireplace and trips downtown with the family.
KB
KrisB
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful experience. We hate to see it close.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience3
Super busy during our visit! Popovers (always a favorite) were baked too long. Chicken pot pie was tasty but much more gravy than chicken and veggies. Crust was flaky and tasty. We were delighted we snagged a reservation! So sad Oak Grill along with Macy's is closing. Both store and department showing signs of aging and neglect! Several areas needed a good cleaning...especially carpets!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will miss this beautiful restaurant. It's a shame that Macy's had to close this original Dayton's downtown location.
D
Deadstick
Minneapolis
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall4food4service4ambience4
It was sad to see an institution come to an end. Glad I got a chance to witness history.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience1
Too bad this restaurant is closing. I hope, as Rick Nelson suggests, they are able to reincarnate it in another location. Not many restaurants like this are left in the Twin Cities. I'm 70. I like the ambiance of a nice restaurant. Forget the "run in and run out".
J
Jimmy
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall1food1service1ambience1
"for old times sake. . ." I think that may have been the title of a song of bygone years. For us, it was perhaps the culmination of quite a few years of awareness and patronage. Someone once said, "nothing lasts forever," and in my view, this may be true. I'm not locked into the past but for me (and us), and perhaps others, yesterday's occasion may have been a time to remember. I have no idea what the future may hold for the Oak Grill, but the bar is pretty high for its successor.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a classic, sad to see it go
ED
ElinorD
Minneapolis
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
The last meal at The Oak Grill 😥
KM
KarenM
Minneapolis
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Have enjoyed going here over the years. Will be sorry to it close!!

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Macy's - The Oak Grill - Permanently Closed offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 375-2938.

Macy's - The Oak Grill - Permanently Closed is rated 4.3 stars by 1064 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(612) 375-2938

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700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Additional information

Cross street
8th Street
Neighborhood
Downtown / North Loop
Hours of operation
Monday 11am to 3pm Tuesday 11am to 7pm Wednesday 11am to 7pm Thursday 11am to 7pm Friday 11am to 7pm Saturday 11am to 3pm Sunday Closed
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, German
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public parking available in the parking ramp PARK & SHOP adjacent to Macy's Department Store or several other downtown ramps. Parking is included evenings & weekends.
Public transit
Located off of Nicollet Mall between 7th & 8th.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Carlos Cajamarca
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.MacysOakGrill.com/
Phone number
(612) 375-2938
Catering
For Macy's off site catering in the Minneapolis area please visit www.designcuisinecatering.com.
Private party facilities
Macy’s, Minneapolis most historic and unique venue, offers contemporary and traditional event spaces along with exquisite and artful cuisine. Casual to formal, we will create your vision for a special experience.
Private party contact
Kristina Koonce: (612) 375-6542

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