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Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
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Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7
4.7
4969 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 30 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

    May 21 - Oct 15, 2023
    Cafe & Bar Lurcat will be offering a three course prefixe menu for $45 every Sunday night!
    Sunday Prefixe Menu Photo

What 4,969 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Romantic

  • 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

4,969 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a perfect date night at Lurcat. Our server was knowledgeable and gave great recommendations! Started off with the octopus and apple salad which was all perfect. I had the filet and my date had a New York strip. Both were cooked perfectly. Can’t wait to come back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Our service was quite slow with too much time between courses. Our entree steaks were served warm.

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  3. JennyH

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance, service, and food were fantastic. It was especially nice that our waitress really knew the menu and was able to answer all of our questions.

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  4. AndreaJ

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Beautiful setting and patio. Server was very knowledgeable and thorough. My $48 miso sea bass and my cocktail were both too sweet and lacked depth of flavor.

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  5. Stacy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks but very pricey. Portions are tiny but good. Overall the atmosphere and service were exceptional.

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  6. OpenTableMN

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lurcat. Our reliable, wonderful favorite spot. Never lets us down. Always great food, atmosphere, and stellar service.

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  7. Petal

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We love Lurcat. We had last minute requests of friends to join us, so ended up at table for 6…but it was next to Jazz Trio band. Music was great, but WAY TOO LOUD. We could barely hear the server, and could not really converse other than yelling in the ear of person next to. you. Just a notch lower on live music when dining please.

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  8. EricS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent, informed service, and a delicious array of foods and drinks on the menu. I love the setting in a renovated old building on Loring Park.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a fantastic evening … amazing food, and the perfect wine to complement it. A real highlight of the meal was our server, Shannon, who was very knowledgeable and helpful in suggesting dishes (and drinks!) throughout the evening. She is a real pro, and it made an amazing evening even better. It’s an expensive evening, to be sure, but you get full value for the cost via an impeccable dining experience. Delightful. 

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  10. Fd4Thght

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We love the location and have many fond memories of prior dining experiences. This occasion was to celebrate an anniversary that is puts us in the third decade of our marriage. We had an excellent server. But in comparison to prior visits, all pre-COVID, the team approach was less evident. They were present, but probably spread too thin. e.g., the host brought us our bread. The prices seemed somewhat aggressive, hence the lower "value" rating. An example is bread service: $12. (There were just two of us.) Plus, there is the 6% charge for employee benefits. I'm all for that. But the overall cost for two salads, bread service, two dinners, one $85 bottle of wine and a free dessert came to just over $300 with tip. I feel at that level the prices should already cover the cost of employee benefits. Perhaps this is why we were able to book the restaurant several weeks out and have unlimited choices for a Wednesday evening. They sat us in the bar area as the dining room was closed. No regrets on going or what was paid. It was a special treat. We will go back again but will do so on the Sunday evening prix fixe menu where the cost is much for friendly. Love this place and love the location. Here's hoping their current path has not put them on a downhill slide.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there for our wedding anniversary and we were able to sit out on the lovely patio. Our server, Chris, was fantastic and the food is always exquisite. Thank you for a memorable evening!

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  12. Kitten

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had Nate wait in us. He was a great waitperson for our table. He was a bit timid but did a great job describing the food, timed the meal perfectly and did not hover over us but was available for us when we needed something.

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  13. CarolD

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    I love this restaurant but I wish they would have one good entre for vegetarians. Except for salads and sides, there’s nothing exciting for those of us who don’t eat fish or meat. It keeps me from going there more often.

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  14. Doug

    Columbus

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another GREAT meal at Cafe Lurcat! Started off with drinks at the bar, great atmosphere. Food and Service were outstanding as always. The grilled Octopus appetizer and beet salad were delicious. the New York strip was prepared exactly as ordered and was really great!

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful anniversary dinner. I had the wagyu filet and my husband had the seabass. Service was amazing and we can’t wait to come back.

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  16. TysonM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food was absolutely stunning, the entire staff made sure me and my partner felt comfortable and appreciated for spending our anniversary there, definitely excited to go again!

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  17. BethW

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Love Lurcat!!! We’ve been going there for 39 years… First called Loring Cafe, now Cafe Lurcat

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  18. Swalgrave

    Minneapolis

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good and service were excellent as always!! This is a fun spot to go for a fun night out! Vibrant bar scene and quiet dinner perfect date!! Thank you!!

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  19. ElizabethN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is such a beautiful restaurant. The service is great and the food is amazing

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect- excellent waitress Food was exceptional .

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice evening and great location to get out of the heat

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  22. FrankR

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    next to a window sdfasgasdgasgasdgasdgasgasgasfgasgasfgafsg

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  23. EdMpls

    Minneapolis

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Fortunately it was a delightful evening to eat outside, beining outside was quieter than inside.

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  24. tonyej

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sea bass, salad, oysters, cocktails were exceptional. Beautiful surroundings and good service -- it all made for a fantastic date night!

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  25. ChristopherM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dining experience was awesome! This was our first time enjoying this terrific restaurant and everything was outstanding. The food, service and ambiance were all excellent!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner experience. Service was Impeccable.

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  27. PaulM

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner - highly recommend the ginger fried rice, steak and delicious donuts for dessert!!! FABULOUS!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Impressive! Service: polite and knowledgeable and went the extra mile to ensure we had a lovely time. Entrées: Sea Bass, Salmon, and Porkchop - presented, cooked, seasoned, and paired absolutely perfectly! Nothing but high praise from a group that has eaten fantastic food around the world. Ambiance: indoor dining is gorgeous, and the overall feel is romantic and classy. Lighting: perfect and dimly lit soft white and amber, adding to the overall feel. Patio: nice option and space, but the tables, chairs, and decor are not in sync with the indoor ambiance and the overall experience that creates. Highly Recommend: I'd not hesitate for a moment to recommend Cafe Lurcat to anyone looking to impress and enjoy a quality evening. It continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in the twin cities, and they deliver excellence with consistency!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food. Perfect evening on patio watching sun set. Excellent service.

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  30. Flapper1920sgirl

    Minneapolis

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This is my 4th time here and I’ve never been on the patio at night before so this was a different experience for me. I felt the patio could use its own lighting rather than depending on the streetlights and the Lurcat sign. I felt it was difficult to read the menu. Once I realized my table was missing a candle the waitress Lindsey told me it was available by request as to not waste materials. I liked that it was quieter outside rather than inside the restaurant was quite noisy with the music playing overhead and the chatter of guests. Lindsey was great! And another server/runner/busser was even helpful to box my leftovers up for me! I wish more restaurants kept this practice! It’s my favorite service! 💕 The Apple Cheese Chive was the best salad I have EVER had. I don’t like lettuce so it was so refreshing to have a fruit salad option that isn’t like my moms marshmallow “apple salad”. I feel like this salad needs to boast on its menu that it has been there for 30 years under D’Amico’s as Ben the manager told me the apples are Pink Lady and the cheese is Manchego. I was able to order a NA daiquiri on the menu and asked to add a coconut rum to it as the cocktail options weren’t sweet enough for me AND have rum. Service was slow at first but seemed to ramp up after 9:30 at the official close time. My reservation was at 9pm but I really only came for drinks and dessert this time. Dessert tastes amazing like I rolled my eyes inside my skull 💀 I could have died happy. It looked very underwhelming in presentation. I thought at first it was just a plain scoop of vanilla. I wanted to see some sort of razzle dazzle like a line of peanut butter drizzle over my peanut butter ice cream. At least a whip cream star out of a can? Anything? Please? Forgive my high standards now I just finished watching The Bear on Hulu and my eyes are even more open to detail than ever before.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. RoyJ

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and drinks were absolutely delicious. But it was our server that made it a wonderful experience. He did a fantastic job helping to pace the meal and make excellent recommendations throughout the evening. He was on top of it all without being invasive and quick to recognize when a mistake was made with the entree delivered to our table. His service recovery was so smooth that the error didn't even make a dent in the flow of the meal. In the back of my mind I kept thinking of all the ways the situation could have gone "sideways," but he did a fantastic job making it a "non-event" and our out-of-town guest became fans of Cafe Lurcat, too!

    1 person found this helpful

  32. TJSeidel21

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful, charming, delicious, elegant and satisfying!

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  33. KevinR

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top of my list of suggestions in Mpls. Really fantastic all around.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from start to finish. Loved the wagyu filet, and swordfish. Donuts are amazing!

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  35. Karl

    Phoenix

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Restaurant lacked the ambiance we expected for my wife’s birthday celebration. Although the food was very expensive, it was not exceptional. No staff member acknowledged my wife’s birthday although it had been specified when making the reservation. It was an overall disappointing dining experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Usually never a bad thing to say. Unfortunately they dropped the ball a few times last night. Forgot it was wife’s bday (no recognition or desert - in fact paid for desert). Forgot asparagus, offered to comp it, then didn’t.

    1 person found this helpful

  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at lurcat. The staff is attentive and professional. The hosts are beautiful and responsive. We love this place.

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  38. CarrieY

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent food and service. The miso glazed cod and apple salad are my all time favorites. Great wine list, too.

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  39. Asia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The restaurant is incredibly overpriced. I do not believe I will visit again. Food is good but wines list could be better curated.

    1 person found this helpful

  40. wifeofachef

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Good wine selections. Flavor was fine on the pork dish, but the plate presentation could have been better.

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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 4969 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 30 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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