The News Room

Name: The News Room
Address: 990 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55403
Telephone: (612) 343-0073
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1120 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(612) 343-0073

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Website
http://thenewsroommpls.com/
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

Location
990 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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

Popular dishes

Tres Hummus$11.95
Wedges of pita bread served with three daily flavors of hummus
Brie Curds$11.95
Deep fried brie, homemade blueberry ketchup
Roasted Curry Cauliflower Bake$12.95
Chimichurri, pickled onion, dill creme fraiche
Fried Potato Gnocchi$12.95
Bacon, onion, garlic, point reyes bleu cheese, Asiago cheese
Pulled Pork Tacos (3)$11.95
8hr smoked and braised pork shoulder, cilantro slaw, avocado crema, pickled onion, cotija cheese, corn tortillas
Anchor Wings (8)$13.95
Regular, Asian plum, garlic parmesan, chipotle BBQ, buffalo dry rub, jerk dry spice

Entree Salads

Almond Chicken$15.95
Fried almond crusted chicken breast, sliced almonds, craisins, mandarin orange, bleu cheese, romaine, honey lime vinaigrette
Skirt Steak$18.95
Grilled skirt steak, red onion, pickled fresno, roasted corn, heirloom tomatoes, cotija cheese, spring mix greens, chimichurri
Beet$14.95
Orange marinated beets, goat cheese and red beet hummus, carrot, tomato, candied walnuts, spring green mix, white balsamic vinaigrette
Greek Chop$12.95
Pepperoncini, kalamata olive, roasted red pepper, feta, red onion, cucumber, chickpea, romaine, white balsamic vinaigrette

Soup

Daily Soup
- Cup$3.95
- Bowl$5.95

Pastas

Sub gluten free linguine for $4

Mac and Three Cheese Bake$14.95
Neuske's bacon, three cheese sauce, farfalle, parmesan and panko bread crust, pickled fresnos
Tortellini$17.95
Sauteed chicken breast, pesto cream sauce, cheese filled spinach and tomato tortellini, goat cheese, basil, parmesan
Mushroom Ragout$17.95
Linguine, mascarpone, tomato, parmesan, fried garlic

Dinner Entrees

Chicken N' Waffles$20.95
Smoked and fried chicken cutlet, cheddar and chive potato waffle, bacon jam, pickled red onion, bourbon buffalo sauce, green onion
Pork Belly and Coconut Fried Rice$20.95
Pineapple and soy pork belly, nueske's bacon, cilantro, green onion, sunny-side up egg, pineapple relish, avocado puree
Butter Chicken$24.95
Sauteed chicken thigh, spiced tomato, curry sauce, cilantro, coconut rice
Tot Dish$23.95
Ground lamb, tillamook cheddar, mushroom, roasted corn, garlic parmesan house-made tots

Steaks

Add Manhattan barrel soy aged mushrooms to any steak $2

Flat Iron$27.95
8 oz prime flat iron, garlic broccolini, fries, red wine butter
Prime Ribeye$38.95
12 oz prime black Angus ribeye, mushroom duxelle butter, garlic mashed potato
Filet$39.95
Pan seared 45 day wet aged center cut 8oz filet, bleu cheese, country potato
New York Strip$37.95
45 day dry aged black Angus 10oz strip, mashed potato, roasted garlic butter

Dinner Sides

Bacon Brussels Sprouts$8.95
Shaved sprouts, nueske's bacon, point reyes bleu cheesel, garlic
Mashed Potatoes$7.95
Fresh herbs, feta cheese
Broccolini$8.95
Grilled brocolini, garlic butter, parmesan

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with choice of fries, chips or fruit

Pulled Pork$13.95
Cilantro slaw, house made pickles, BBQ sauce
Reuben$14.95
Shaved corned beef, homemade fennel kraut, Swiss cheese, 1000 Island dressing, caraway rye bread
Fried Chicken$14.95
Smoked and fried chicken thigh, house bacon mayo, tomato, spring mix greens, chipotle ranch
California Panini$12.95
Grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, muenster cheese, chipotle mayo, avocado, multi grain bread

Build Your Own Kobe Burger

$14.95. 8oz american waygu kobe burger any way you want it

Add Your Choice of Vegetable
Romaine lettuce, red onions, pickles, tomato, grilled onion ($0.75), grilled mushroom ($0.75), avocado ($1.50)
Your Choice of Cheese
American ($1), pepperjack ($1), swiss ($1), muenster ($1), brie ($1.50), goat ($1.50)
Your Choice of Sauce
BBQ ($0.50), ranch ($0.75), chipotle mayo ($0.75), mayo ($0.75), wing sauce ($0.75) OR Add Other Bacon ($1), fried egg ($1)

What 1,120 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Good for groups

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OpenTable Diner
Denver
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Viking weekend.
T
Tera
Minneapolis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was wonderful and unique. We will be back to try other items!
JS
JackS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Sadly did not have the best time. Our waiter seemed to not want to be there and just had an attitude. Had to stop a (what I assume) manager to ask about the soup of the day. My parties food was okay but mine was super sweet. A Ruben should not taste of straight sugar. It was very dark inside and not busy at the time we got there but picked up. Food took a while to come and everything came at once, even the appetizer.
RS
RyanS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were fantastic!! We will definitely be coming back to the News Room!!
KV
KenV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Colin, was friendly and knowledgeable. His recommendations were spot on, and the food was excellent. My first words upon tasting the first bite were: "this is ****ing incredible!" A short walk to Orchestra Hall after dinner makes this our go-to place for dining prior to a Minnesota Orchestra concert.
L
Luvtwoeat
Minneapolis
43 reviews
vip
4.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great turkey burger and wonderful service. Went here before a Timberwolves game and it worked out great
NY
NewYears2022
Minneapolis
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Convenient to Orchestra Hall. Surprisingly small crowd for New Years Eve.
DJ
DJ33
Minneapolis
18 reviews
vip
1.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We were celebrating our anniversary and New Year’s Eve at The Newsroom. I chose The Newsroom because they have the best martini in town. Imagine my disappointment when my server informed me that the bartender made my drink without blue cheese stuffed olives because they ran out! At 7 pm. On New Year’s Eve! Plus the bartender made the martini incorrectly: I did NOT ask for a dirty martini. Not having blue cheese stuffed olives may seem like a trivial thing, but it was THE reason we chose the Newsroom. Not to mention that this martini is the FIRST drink mentioned on your drink list. I’ve been dining at the Newsroom for over 15 years and last night’s experience was a major disappointment.
R
Rutabega
Washington DC
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had reservations at 6 pm. We arrived early, at 5:45pm. We were not told by our server that the kitchen closed at 6:30pm. This was disappointing bc we would have ordered dessert. The food was good. The beverage selection was superb. It was the timing that was frustrating.
KW
KariW
Des Moines
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
Disappointing overall. My husband found plastic in his meal, and the manager offered excuses and a halfhearted apology. We also asked about ordering dessert 45 minutes after we arrived and were told the kitchen was closing at 6:30?! The one bright spot was the nice waitress.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Calgary
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience2
Gereserveerd ivm kerstavond. Bediening matig; fouten bij opname apetizers, wijnfles openen, serveren van drankjes, vergeten van drankjes, onjuiste tafelopnames teveel sorry's maar te weinig herstel en Gastvrijheid. Allergrootste ergernis was na een onderbouwde klacht, we meteen de rekening kregen terwijl wij die niet gevraagd hadden en die klopte ook niet!! Maaltijden waren ok, alleen temperatuur garnering ( frites en asperges) was koud. Het kan kerstavond zijn, het kan het eerder sluiten van de keuken zijn.. Gebrekkige communicatie is iets wat zeker was!!! We hadden veel meer kunnen eten en uitgeven maar ieder plezier werd ons ontnomen door de matige service en kwaliteit!! Na tweede klacht (bij manager) werd de rekening gecompenseerd/ gereduceerd. Iets waar niet om gevraagd is en later echt als afkoping van probleem werd ervaren. Zeer matige Gastvrijheid , service en respect naar de gasten die nog moesten vertrekken terwijl het personeel al gezamenlijk drinkt ter afsluiting van de avond. 'Poor show'
SK
StephenK
Minneapolis
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
Meal before orchestra hall.
EB
EggsterB
Minneapolis
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the decor, the food, the service! A reliable place for us to go with friends and family where everyone feels their eyes and their stomaches are happily full!
DK
DaveK
Minneapolis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We often have dinner or lunch at The Newsroom prior to a show downtown. On Sunday afternoon it took 45 minutes to get our food. Fortunately we had allowed plenty of time prior to the show. Our server did check in and apologized profusely. We assumed the kitchen was short staffed. We will return as the food never disappoints.
PB
PattyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent. Server was friendly and attentive. We were in a quiet back room, without sports playing on tvs!
P
Patti
Minneapolis
118 reviews
vip
5.0
118 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really nice place for lunch. The jambalaya and the shrimp pasta were excellent. We had the Manhattan too and would highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Always a solid option when I forget to book something near the Orpheum in advance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Plenty of space when we showed up for a 6pm Friday. Servers were attentive and helpful. Food was very good, we were able to split an entree without issues.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Date night
LT
LTGOFD
Minneapolis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Nice place with good food and a convenient location. Friendly and efficient server.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
19 reviews
vip
2.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
We had a flatbread and it really was the worst flatbread we’ve ever had, not to mention it came out cold. Probably one of the worst meals we’ve had In a long time. Server was fine but food was horrible.
RB
RaffeBish
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
The salmon linguine didn’t have much flavor. But it wasn’t necessarily bad.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time at the news room! The Brie cheese curds and shrimp tempura appetizers were AMAZING!! Drinks were delicious as well! Loved the ambience of the place, the ship bar was super cool and it wasn’t noisy in the restaurant at all. Would definitely go back :)
MC
MartiC
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
First visit, everything went well and the food was excellent.
VT
VernT
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful meal on Thanksgiving!
JB
JoanneB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went before patriots game. Service was good. Just got a panini and glass of wine. Good and affordable. Casual atmosphere
SF
SandyF
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience5
I would never eat here again. We went on Thanksgiving and it was obvious they were not prepared for a crowd. We had the rudest bartender we had ever met. The hostess snapped at us. Adorable place inside, extremely rude staff!
MG
MplsGals
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service2ambience5
Outstanding food - had the gnocchi and wagu burger. Pleasant, nostalgic, sport-bar/pub atmosphere. Perfect for bite to eat before Orchestra Hall. Our server was dismissive and not friendly, but as always, it's a person-by-person thing. Overall, would highly recommend.
EK
EKStL
Philadelphia
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Pro: close to Orchestra Hall and Nicollet Mall area, cool pirate ship bar. Con: mediocre food, inattentive service and beers served in a plastic cup like at a neighborhood kegger. Reasonably priced appetizers and salads, overpriced entrees. Fine dining this is not.
JJ
JackieJ
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Slow service, Burnt flatbread, Raw hamburger, unapologetic waiter, unapologetic general manager. Save yourself from a bad experience and book your table at another restaurant.
BW
BrentW
Minneapolis
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience3
Haven't been to the Newsroom since before the pandemic. Food quality seemed average and taste was very bland. None of our 6 person party fully finished their meals because the meals just weren't that good. Prices are high for what you get. It's a shame because this place used to be spectacular, but now I would rate them below average. Our booth was dirty and the service a bit slow. We were there for a birthday but the staff could care less. Hopefully they improve things moving forward.
AR
AnneR
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was friendly and attentive. Our group of 5 all enjoyed our lunch selections.
ST
lSTEW
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Server disappeared on us for more than an hour. No drink refills and we had to search for him to get our check. Terrible
ES
EmilyS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Out waiter got things done but we did not see him much. He was not super attentive. The food was fantastic. I had the gnocchi and it was great. House fries were good as well! We would come back.
JH
JohnH
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good service, food was very good, moderately priced.
F
Frost
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
The server that we had was so dull. He didn't even take my drink order to start with. His face was so numb and very unfriendly.
TZ
TeriZ
Orange County
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Visiting Minneapolis-
JS
JimS
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall4food5service2ambience4
The food was excellent from the appetizers to the dessert. The only issue I had was with the service. It wasn’t the best, but it wasn’t the worst either.
DM
DMJ1
Minneapolis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Good food, good service and not too noisy even though it seemed like a sports bar.
RJ
RickJ
Milwaukee
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience3
Wow, not sure what to say. Jambalaya with noodles, 1st time for me. Do u like butter, well then this is the place is for you. Deep fried eggs s really deep and holds its grease. FYI if d is simply not good. As for positives, service was good and ambiance is interesting.

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 4.3 stars by 1120 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(612) 343-0073

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
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

Website
http://thenewsroommpls.com/
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

The News Room

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Brie Curds

Almond Chicken

Reuben

Appetizers

Tres Hummus$11.95

Brie Curds$11.95

Roasted Curry Cauliflower Bake$12.95

Fried Potato Gnocchi$12.95

Pulled Pork Tacos (3)$11.95

Anchor Wings (8)$13.95

Entree Salads

Almond Chicken$15.95

Skirt Steak$18.95

Beet$14.95

Greek Chop$12.95

Soup

Daily Soup

Pastas

Mac and Three Cheese Bake$14.95

Tortellini$17.95

Mushroom Ragout$17.95

Dinner Entrees

Chicken N' Waffles$20.95

Pork Belly and Coconut Fried Rice$20.95

Butter Chicken$24.95

Tot Dish$23.95

Steaks

Flat Iron$27.95

Prime Ribeye$38.95

Filet$39.95

New York Strip$37.95

Dinner Sides

Bacon Brussels Sprouts$8.95

Mashed Potatoes$7.95

Broccolini$8.95

Sandwiches

Pulled Pork$13.95

Reuben$14.95

Fried Chicken$14.95

California Panini$12.95

Build Your Own Kobe Burger

Add Your Choice of Vegetable

Your Choice of Cheese

Your Choice of Sauce

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Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does The News Room offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The News Room restaurant rated?

Is The News Room currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

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