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Nicollet Island Inn, Minneapolis, MN

Nicollet Island Inn

4.7 (3454)
$31 to $50
American
95 Merriam, Minneapolis, MN 55401

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for scenic views
The Nicollet Island Inn has stood witness to over a century of change on the shores of the Mississippi River. The Inn is consistently named the most romantic restaurant in the area and its river views have been voted some of the best in the city. An immediately recognizable Minneapolis landmark, the Inn offers world-class cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Rain , whose innovative and constantly updated menu includes a variety of seafood, steaks and gourmet specialty dishes. Our wine menu has been chosen specifically to compliment the food and highlight producers from the world's leading wine regions.

Nic's bar, just off the main dining room, is a casual, old-world tavern and the patio offers stunning views of the Minneapolis skyline. The Inn is a convenient, comfortable destination for breakfast or lunch meetings while the 3 or 5-course Sunday Brunch is the perfect weekend indulgence.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (612) 331-1800 ext. 1
  • Website
    http://www.nicolletislandinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tim McFadden
  • Catering
    Contact Lily <br />events&#64;nicolletislandinn.com <br /><br />Island Room or St. Anthony Event Spaces <br /><br />-Newly Remodeled, Hardwood flooring<br />-An outdoor Private Garden Patio<br />-Space for 10-120 guests seated and up to 200 for a reception <br />-Free wireless Internet access <br /><br />Our professional staff provides attentive service combined with excellent cuisine to create a productive and memorable event. <br />Please visit our website for more information: www.nicolletislandinn.com/specialevents.html<br />
  • Private party facilities
    With four private dining rooms for up to 23 guests and two large banquet halls, Nicollet Island Inn is the ideal restaurant destination for intimate gatherings and grand celebrations! contact Events@NicolletIslandInn.com for your family gathering, book club, business meeting, wedding or party ne
  • Private party contact
    Lily Hansen: (612) 331-1800 ext. 3
  • Location
    95 Merriam, Minneapolis, MN 55401
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross street
    Merriam St.
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for guests of the Nicollet Island Inn.<br />
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,454 people are saying

Nicollet Island Inn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Romantic

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Great for scenic views

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for scenic views

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nicollet Island Inn offers an enchanting dining experience with "excellent food" and "superb service." Guests adore the "Old World charm," scenic river views, and romantic atmosphere. Ideal for celebrations, the restaurant's attentive staff and diverse menu options, including "amazing deviled eggs," consistently impress. Though some find brunch prices high, the overall experience remains delightful.
3,454 Reviews

  1. Paul VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food,service and atmosphere. Would recommend it to anyone.

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  2. Christine

    Minneapolis - St. Paul10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our evening at the Inn was just perfect. The extensive menu choices meant that everyone found something delicious. I asked our waiter to ask the chef to cut my daughter's steak into bite size potions because she has a hard time wielding a knife. It came out perfect - cut and put together so that the cuts weren't visible to anyone but her. We had a lovely table by the windows but not so close that we had to listen to other people's conversations. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the 4th of July!

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  3. William VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the nicest restaurants in all of the Twin Cities!

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  4. Rick VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service and ambience are always excellent at the Nic. Great for both business lunches and romantic dinners.

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  5. Laura VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful experience. Everything we hoped for! We were able to have an intentionally slow evening and enjoy each course with a nice view. Great way to celebrate our anniversary. 

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  6. Jodi

    Chicago / Illinois4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our anniversary dinner here. A beautiful evening, a window table, great food, drink, and service.

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  7. Dennis VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our ‘go to’ spot for dinner with a touch of class! Warm, but not pretentious, the food and the staff are fabulous!

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  8. COLLEEN

    Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to the Nicollet Island Inn for weekend brunch 3 times in the last year and found it superlative in every way. For lunch though, on this occasion, it felt like the portions were clearly smaller. The quality was there but they missed the abundance I’m used to for their brunch items, including sandwiches. The waiter was nice but a bit chatty. It was also nice when the chef came out to see how our experience was. However, the baseball cap on his head was a bit at odds with a feeling of elegance I always have at the Nicollet. So, it was a bit of hit or miss compared to what I am used to. In the end though, I will be back. No where else has the beautiful Old World charm it has. Now I’ll know though that lunch might not be the ticket for me.

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  9. Katherine VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location for a birthday celebration! The food was great and the service was excellent. And they gave us a complimentary dessert with a candle. Overall, a great experience.

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  10. Sarah

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was decent but some of it was really overpriced. Deviled eggs …. Say that they had truffle oil, on the menu and it looked like they had some shaved truffle on them, but either they were rehydrated truffles or just mushrooms, and no truffle oil at all. The tomato spatzle soup with pesto oil was outstanding. The wedge salad is good but really enjoyed the chunks of blue cheese. The Wagyu pasta ~ though good the tomatoes weren’t ripe and seemed like an odd additional to the dish. Got the peach desert, said it had caramel, I didn’t see or taste it probably because there was so much cinnamon on it ~ like it was supposed to be a shake of cinnamon but the top fell off. Peach flavor didn’t come through as a result and it tasted like every fall apple cinnamon crisp or pie.

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FAQs

Nicollet Island Inn does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Nicollet Island Inn also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 331-1800 ext. 1.

Nicollet Island Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 3454 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Downtown / North Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Nicollet Island Inn

95 Merriam, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Merriam St.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary parking for guests of the Nicollet Island Inn.<br />
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tim McFadden
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.nicolletislandinn.com/
  • Phone number
    (612) 331-1800 ext. 1
  • Catering
    Contact Lily <br />events&#64;nicolletislandinn.com <br /><br />Island Room or St. Anthony Event Spaces <br /><br />-Newly Remodeled, Hardwood flooring<br />-An outdoor Private Garden Patio<br />-Space for 10-120 guests seated and up to 200 for a reception <br />-Free wireless Internet access <br /><br />Our professional staff provides attentive service combined with excellent cuisine to create a productive and memorable event. <br />Please visit our website for more information: www.nicolletislandinn.com/specialevents.html<br />
  • Private party facilities
    With four private dining rooms for up to 23 guests and two large banquet halls, Nicollet Island Inn is the ideal restaurant destination for intimate gatherings and grand celebrations! contact Events@NicolletIslandInn.com for your family gathering, book club, business meeting, wedding or party ne
  • Private party contact
    Lily Hansen: (612) 331-1800 ext. 3

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