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The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
The News Room, Minneapolis, MN

The News Room

4.1
4.1
1227 Reviews
$30 and under
American
The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.
Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center, The Orpheum, Pantages, and State Theaters.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 343-0073
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rhett Dupree
  • Private party facilities
    Let us be your dinner destination. The perfect combination of great service and great food along with our fun environment is sure to make your evening a memorable one. Our ability to customize the restaurant to your needs gives you the flexibility to reserve us for parties of any size.
  • Private party contact
    Jamie Bonis: (612) 343-0073
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross street
    10th
  • Parking details
    Closest parking is the Target store parking ramp in our building. It can be entered on LaSalle Ave between 9th and 10th Streets.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

1,227 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Slow but polite service, food took forever and was just average.

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  2. Tfjgdrh

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Food has gone down hill, overpriced for what you get.

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  3. GordonS

    Milwaukee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was in Minneapolis for the weekend and checked out this restaurant. Great atmosphere, service and food!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Dead slow and quiet at 6PM, uninterested/apathetic server, good food.

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  5. RhondaP

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The Newsroom has great food. It’s one of my favorite restaurants.

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  6. Bubbles

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The service was excellent and we had a great quiet table for lunch. Maybe more Orchestra Hall patrons will stoop for lunch.

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  7. ErinK

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Cool space, food was just okay. Service was slow.

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  8. PeggyL

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Parker our server was excellent amd made great recommendations from appetizers to dessert. We will be back!!

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  9. KatM

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    If you are looking for upscale but don't want the price this would be a great choice!

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  10. Norge

    Minneapolis

    65 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Sticker shock: We started with the "peanut sauce wings" appetizer special. For $16.95, we expected more than 5 drummies. With our full entrees, mushroom gorgonzola pasta and fish n chips at $18.95 and $19.95 respectively, our appetizer needed either more food or a lower price.

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  11. JeanK

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    I made a reservation for lunch with a friend, only to be seated right outside the kitchen even though other seats were available (that remained unfilled the entire time we were dining). This was my second time visiting and I only went back because I forgot how poorly prepared the chicken is. It is plain, white, boiled chicken. Other ingredients and flavors are good and the ambiance is nice enough.

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  12. RaymondN

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Caught in traffic and called to let the staff know and they were gracious and held our table even though prime time on a Friday night. Helpful and friendly staff. Great food.

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  13. JeanneH

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We all ordered salads; we all cleaned our plates. Food was very good.

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  14. anon

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    I thought the food was bland. The service was ok, the drinks overpriced. There are many better restaurants in the city. Save this one for when there's nothing else available.

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  15. Chitown

    Denver

    260 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    260 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, really good for groups and the food was good, I hadn’t been there in some time and will def return

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was great and food was tasty. Everyone at our table enjoyed their meals.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food. Tortellini is a must try and the best burgers I’ve had in Minnesota. Very good vibes and a friendly service. Food arrived fast and the place was very relaxing to hangout in

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  18. Expensive

    Orlando

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    The prices you have on open table to not match the prices at the rest. They are abt 3-4$ more at the Establishment which is problematic. The service was very slow for no apparent reason. Ordered a drink came out wrong and had to ask for a new one. There was only one other table and it took some time for the corrected food. They add a gratuity on all checks

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  19. JannieA

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    We were disappointed by our experience there. The wait staff was only moderately attentive. The coffee was lukewarm and way too strong. The chicken on the beet salad was dry and tasteless. Other entrées ordered at our table were adequate, but unremarkable. We see no reason to return to this restaurant.

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  20. EstherB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Delicious food, fun atmosphere. Will definitely return if I'm downtown!

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  21. DavidB

    Grand Rapids

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Dined here at a time when most tables were open and our server seemed uninterested in being there. When I asked a question about a specific menu item he stoically replied, “I don’t know.” Only after an awkward silence did he offer to go find out. This was not a trivial question as I have food allergies. The food was mediocre at best. Avoid the “steak and potato “ sandwich. The meat was tough and lacked flavor, and the kitchen entirely left out the “potato” ingredient. The chips were greasy. Worst dining experience we had all weekend in Minneapolis.

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  22. Diana

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was decent. Lots of cheeses. Creepy bathroom - men can see into women's. Made a reservation for 8:30 but that's when the kitchen closes. They called and we pushed the reservation up but it was still somewhat rushed - not sure why 8:30 was an option

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  23. Sydney

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was attentive and excellent, and our food was spectacular. The vibe is unique and I really enjoyed the decorations and style. The drinks were delicious and well-crafted. Overall, there seemed to be a great attention to detail across the menu. I loved the beet salad, and my husband had the smash burger. I can't wait to be back.

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  24. CoreyT

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to get together with a group of friends for drinks and dinner.

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  25. TC2009

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

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  26. KimberlyH

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ordered the salmon pasta, it was delicious. We had a group of seven with a reservation. We were seated promptly and our waiter was very attentive. This was our third visit to The Newsroom and picked it for a family dinner because we knew we could count on good food, a nice variety in the menu for everyone, fun atmosphere and good service.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We were here for dinner before a play. I waited nearly 20 min for a beer. It was only when I asked again did our waitress bring it, without the olives I had requested. We waited nearly an hour for our food. Our reservation time should have given us plenty of time to eat and walk to the orpheum. We barely had time to go to the bathroom before they closed the doors. The food was good but the service, not so much. Probably will choose somewhere else next time

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  28. Gabe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice, unique restaurant. The staff was super cool, food was very, very good and the drinks were nicely crafted without being overpriced or overbearing. You can actually taste your alcohol! Would recommend 15/10

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  29. AngelaT

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4
    Cool atmosphere and nice menu. Our service was very slow and lackluster. It was my second dining experience; my daughters first. I wanted to take her to a fun restaurant but the service was so disappointing that the whole experience was disappointing.

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  30. Tiffanie

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The service was incredibly slow start to finish was about 2 hours, we ended up being late for our concert. Food came out cold, one entrée was missed completely

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  31. JamesG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to eat. Went there prior to Ed Sheeran concert and was able to get right in with a reservation. Meal was good and timely.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you can afford it, go for it - you won't be disappointed! Awesome 👍

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  33. carey

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious stop before a show--not many places open in Minneapolis for Saturday lunch so this was convenient AND hit the spot!!!

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  34. JohnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    excellent menu choices-variety. Everyone at our table loved their meal, excellent server and staff, definitely going back

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  35. KarenL

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience3
    We had a not-so-great experience at the News Room last night. Made reservations and got a nice table outside. Waitress took our drink orders and we ordered food at the same time. Drinks came out about 30 minutes later and it was almost an hour before we got our food. Had to inhale dinner so we didn't miss a concert just two blocks away. No offer for a discount and no apologies for terrible service. The food was good, but eating dinner in 10 minutes is not fun.

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  36. MSMsp

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Server disappeared, could not get our bill …almost late to theater. Food marginal.

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  37. DebRem

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten at the News Room before. It has a good menu and excellent drink selection. Staff was friendly and food & drink came out quickly. Will definitely be back.

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  38. marya

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The News Room is a favorite place for us to eat when we go to the theater downtown. It’s fairly close to the theater and the food is good. We had a traffic delay and got there late for our reservation. We called, and they said, “No problem.” They were busier this night, so it was harder to get our food out fast (our fault for not getting there on time), but they did their best, and we enjoyed what we got. Great food selection and service.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food and great service. Cannot wait to come back.

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  40. KellyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, nice place in downtown with lots of street parking. Staff was very kind and attentive

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Diner temperature check required
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The News Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 343-0073.

The News Room is rated 4.1 stars by 1227 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The News Room

990 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Additional information

  • Cross street
    10th
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Closest parking is the Target store parking ramp in our building. It can be entered on LaSalle Ave between 9th and 10th Streets.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rhett Dupree
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (612) 343-0073
  • Private party facilities
    Let us be your dinner destination. The perfect combination of great service and great food along with our fun environment is sure to make your evening a memorable one. Our ability to customize the restaurant to your needs gives you the flexibility to reserve us for parties of any size.
  • Private party contact
    Jamie Bonis: (612) 343-0073
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