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Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7
4.7
4874 Reviews
$50 and over
American
Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Global, International

  • Hours of operation

    Café Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (612) 486-5500

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Mike Dalton

  • Private party facilities

    Cafe and Bar Lurcat offers many private and semi-private event spaces. For more information, call 612-238-4444 or email eventmanagers@damico.com

  • Private party contact

    D’Amico events team: (612) 238-4444

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / North Loop

  • Cross street

    Maple. Valet service is currently available on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Parking details

    Metered street parking, MCTC Ramp on Hennepin- fee varies, Loop Lot on the corner of Maple and harmon $6.00 cash or app. Valet on Friday and Saturday only, $12.00 cash or credit.

  • Entertainment

    Ring in the New Year at Cafe and Bar Lurcat! Prefix $125 per person dinner menu 5:30pm-12:00am. Live music from The Andrew Walesch Trio and Mae Simpson Music 6:00pm-1:00am, complimentary champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Regular dinner menu NOT available. No bar menu, no happy hour. Credit card required for all reservations.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sunday Prefixe Menu

    $45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Cafe & Bar Lurcat will be offering a three course prefixe menu for $45 every Sunday night!

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What 4,874 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for scenic views

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    American

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  1. chrisbelle

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    The service was fine - host staff was very kind. (Valet parking attendants were horsing around in one of their dad's cars so took a moment to get clear on where to wait in line for that. But very polite.) The only vegetarian entree was entry level veggie cooking. All elements were nicely prepared, but none elevated or even matched the other. Need to up their vegetarian game quite a bit. Didn't bother to finish. Lobster ravioli was a little fishy tasting but nicely prepared, good texture, fried onion was awesome. The cocktails were delicious, and the donuts offered my sister in honor of her birthday were spectacular. Best part of the meal. Love the space and activity but....
  2. Debbie

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was perfect! We asked for a quieter table due to hearing concerns. We were given a table with a wonderful view! The Sea Bass was fabulous, cooked as Sea Bass should prepared. As always the filet in mushroom sauce was sensational. Thank you for offering us a delightful evening of celebration and reflection!
  3. J644

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cafe Lucat is consistently excellent. The staff is wonderful and attentive. Everyone loved their food.
  4. Duza

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a very nice Waygu steak dinner for our anniversary. We both ordered the steak medium and thought it would have been better medium rare. The steak was still enjoyable but will have to try it medium rare next time. We also sat in the alley patio which was very romantic. It had nice lights and there was a musician at the corner playing the guitar and singing. I’d recommend the patio for a quiet intimate dining experience. The mocha brownie was delicious. Highly recommend it to cap the night. Cage Lucrat does not disappoint. It’s one of my go to restaurants for a special night!
  5. KathleenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was outstanding! We sat on the back patio and it was so charming and peaceful.
  6. barbc

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server, Drew, was excellent. The food and wine was superb! I will go back to Cafe Lurcat, for sure!
  7. mpls5628

    Minneapolis

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great dining experience! No better Sea Bass in town.
  8. Sarah

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, food selection, and ambience. Went here for an anniversary and staff gave lovely wine pairings for our meal selections and made sure we had a fabulous time.
  9. KelseyC

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love it here, always come here for special occasions.
  10. WilliamD

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very unique menu. Great food. Great bar. Great service. Great for a business meal or social gathering. Outdoor seating was very comfortable.
  11. FoodieGurl

    Minneapolis

    72 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    WORST Mother's Day meal ever. We waited 20 minutes for our server to pour water. We finally had to stop a passing staff person for help. We should have left at that point. We stayed, and for our effort, we were served teeny tiny, over-sugared muffins, burnt, dry chicken, a small shaving of lamb (the only tasty part of the meal), and bland eggs. The strawberries on the french toast were not fresh, but some kind of jam that we didn't even realize was present until someone asked. Overall, it was awful. One of our party had to cancel, and they still charged us $50.00 for the portion that didn't get served. To be fair, we weren't the only ones unhappy with our meal or service. The table next to us sent their meal back. We should have done the same.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I was there for the Mothers Day Brunch and it was awesome. I most definitely will be returning
  13. mspdiners

    Minneapolis

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Celebrated Mother's Day with my wife and daughters. Meal was excellent although our salmon and sea bass could have been hotter when it was served. My daughter's croquette (with chicken entree) had a small bone which was disappointing.
  14. PeterS

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Service was inattentive. Entrees were very mediocre and overpriced.
  15. VicK

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great menu, great food - everything we tried was very good
  16. EduKW

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    I expected a "fancy" city experience, and it was right on. Excellent food and cocktails. A beautiful spot in the city - we were on the patio, a perfect evening. Even parking wasn't too bad. The prices are high, even for all of the above. However, I would go back, and I would recommend it for a splurge.
  17. EDuncan

    Minneapolis

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A wonderful place to have as our neighborhood restaurant. Invariably tasty food and excellent service.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional staff and service. Great vibe and great live music.
  19. BenEvaR

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Live music in the bar area and food never disappoints.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was fantastic all around!
  21. HappyCustomer

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A really great ambience and the staff was super friendly. I couldn't think of a time where I had better salmon!
  22. ArniesArmy

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Stephen was a good server, engaging, attentive. Nice atmosphere, very good dinner
  23. DerekH

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    I was looking forward to my first time at Cafe Lurcat ended up disappointed. The service was friendly but hard to flag down. Ordered the pork chop - tried to get it medium rare and it was way overcooked to well and very dry. Gave up trying to get the servers attention and she did not check whether the food was okay. I won’t be going back. The setting and the decor are great - wish the experience had been better.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, drinks, and atmosphere were outstanding as always. We make our weekly trek Lurcat and continually enjoy ourselves!!
  25. EDuncan

    Minneapolis

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Outside in good weather is great. Inside dining is impossibly noisy. In both spaces, food is good and service professional.
  26. PeterC

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent across the board and the service was high quality. Would like to see a little more menu variety.
  27. BrianP

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We vote for Cafe Lurcat. Food is always quality and ambience is good for conversartion.
  28. Jeanette

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, wait staff & atmosphere. Will definately go back to enjoy the outdoor venue when it warms up.
  29. JeremyG

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Our server was a true professional and food was perfect
  30. marks

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Ambience was very pleasant. Seated towards the front(Lyndale) side of restaurant, sunny , late Friday afternoon. My wife and daughter had the lobster ravioli with leeks..average. I had the pork chop, medium, cooked perfectly with nice char. Drinks and wine were good. It was not our best meal there but definitely woeth a visito
  31. Foodie

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience5
    I was so disappointed at the quality of Filet Mignon I ordered!! I left more than half in my plate. Filet mignon is often the most tender cut, however, mine was not!! Considering how expensive this restaurant is, I expected more. The fries was extremely salty and dry!! Not going back for sure
  32. AmyL

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place, wonderful food and service. Love the Sunday price fixe menu!
  33. DeSL

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the prixfixe menu. Loved the options for each section and thought it was a really good value.
  34. Hilda

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time to Cafe Lurcat, and it won't be the last! Food was fantastic, as well as the service. And the place is beautiful! Highly recommend it!!
  35. D726

    Raleigh

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Lurcat is always a standard for us, especially being able to get a table for a larger party. We had an early reservation and they were already out of a few items, on a Saturday night, and service was slower than usual. Once we were told those items were out it took a while to order replacements. We also were a large party and stayed a while, but I was surprised that before ten we had our friends handed their keys by the valet. Been accustomed on a Saturday night to be in a lively place where you can hang. SO overall not the top notch experience we are used to.
  36. joem

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food prices are high for what you get get… just average value.
  37. Jacob

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Lurcat! The food is consistently high-quality, flavorful, and creative. The lobster ravioli was so rich but light, and the sea bass was flaky and *perfecty* cooked. Our server, Olivia(?), was friendly and efficient, helping pair cocktails and wine to enhance our experience—she did a great job. Ambience is timeless and unique.
  38. RebeccaH

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, delicious food. The fish melted in our mouths!
  39. RacheleK

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of 8. Great service, food and beverages.
  40. MateoGrande

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the salmon and the sea bass. Both are great choices! Wait staff worked as a team and were very attentive. Thank you!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 486-5500.

Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis is rated 4.7 stars by 4874 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

1624 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Maple. Valet service is currently available on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown / North Loop

  • Hours of operation

    Café Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Global, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Metered street parking, MCTC Ramp on Hennepin- fee varies, Loop Lot on the corner of Maple and harmon $6.00 cash or app. Valet on Friday and Saturday only, $12.00 cash or credit.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Mike Dalton

  • Entertainment

    Ring in the New Year at Cafe and Bar Lurcat! Prefix $125 per person dinner menu 5:30pm-12:00am. Live music from The Andrew Walesch Trio and Mae Simpson Music 6:00pm-1:00am, complimentary champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Regular dinner menu NOT available. No bar menu, no happy hour. Credit card required for all reservations.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (612) 486-5500

  • Private party facilities

    Cafe and Bar Lurcat offers many private and semi-private event spaces. For more information, call 612-238-4444 or email eventmanagers@damico.com

  • Private party contact

    D’Amico events team: (612) 238-4444

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