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The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
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The News Room

4.5 (1343)
$30 and under
American
990 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
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.

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
  • 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.
  • 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 1,343 people are saying

The News Room 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The News Room offers a delightful dining experience with "phenomenal" meals like lasagna and turkey burgers. Enjoy its "fascinating decor" and ship-shaped bar. The "great" casual atmosphere and varied menu make it ideal for business meetings or family gatherings. Some service inconsistencies noted, but overall, "highly recommended."

1,343 Reviews
  1. Everett

    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was amazing (thank you!) and the food was good.

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  2. Judy

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good!! The root beer cookies were the best!! Our server was very nice. We enjoyed the entire cperience!

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  3. Douglas

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch meeting spot in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis. Environment is perfect for a quiet lunch conversation, not drowned out by music or other noise. Highly recommend.

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  4. Tricia

    Omaha2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Well-crafted food and fascinating decor. The drinks were well-mixed, poured table-side. Recommended!

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  5. Kathy VIP

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was very uneven and server was not very friendly. The salad was good but the short rib was a much amaller portion size than described. It was also tough and fatty- should have been cooked longer. Not up to usual quality of service and food.

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  6. Keith

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was really noisy, & my partner & I could barely hear each other. And cold. Jeebus, I never did warm up while I was there. Probably because it seemed like the wind was blowing right through the facility. The food was great, though. I gave myself permission to eat some of the fries, which were really good. I had a California panini, which allegedly was made with chicken breast. All I can say about that was that there was a lot of dark meat in that chicken breast. Still a good-tasting sandwich, though.

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  7. Alison

    Minneapolis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The host was quite arrogant and rude, took a long time before our server came to the table. Food was decent, atmosphere was meh.

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  8. Cherie

    Wisconsin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Drinks were great! Wonderful selection. The food was delicious.

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  9. Carter

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I came here with my girlfriend and family and every meal we ordered was phenomenal. The lasagna was the best I’ve ever had.

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  10. Melanie

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Both the person who greeted us and the server acted like they would rather be anywhere else. The server was short with us when we asked questions about the menu and seemed to avoid our table like the plague. The restaurant was not busy at all. The food was delicious, hot, and ready in a short amount of time from when we ordered.

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FAQs

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

The News Room is rated 4.5 stars by 1343 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
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
  • 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.
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