Best Restaurants With A View In Minneapolis Near Me

Heather Kaiser: This is one of our special occasion places! The food and ambience is always so great. If you have friends visiting from out of town, this is the place you want to take to impress them. We like the bar side, but went for a date night recently and ate on the dinner side. We had an impromptu four course meal that was curated by our server. We took out time and didn't feel rushed. Every server and staff seem to be in a good mood and polite, whether they are bringing you food, cleaning your table, or passing you on your way out. I definitely recommend going about an hour before sunset. PS the setting in the former monk's quarters is beautiful.

Jeannie Hill: We’ve enjoyed brunch, dinner, and just appetizers here over the years in conjunction with attending performances at The Guthrie Theater. Actually, once we can another time just for the food. If you want truly five-star food and service, The Sea Change restaurant doesn’t disappoint. It’s “sustainable seafood” and raw bar have served us both super fresh and unique dishes each time.For anyone living in the Twin Cities and wanting exceptional dining with fish as the featured dishes, or are visiting here, the Sea Change experience is worth the added price! We don’t think that exceptional food and service should be at comparable prices for typical dishes. The creativity of the chef and staff merits a special outing and tipping them too.We’ve had the same server more than once, and really found her most pleasant and helpful.I recommend trying the tuna tartare, oysters, and mussels if you are between appealing entrée options. The staff gave us suggestions as to accompanying drinks and we found their advice was right on.We give Chef Tim McKee and Culinaire high praise for the atmosphere and how this restaurant stands out for serving both the local community and out-of-town visitors who are looking for something unique and well-executed.For cocktails both Toes in the Sand and Snow Cone are terrific orange infused beverages. On one cold frost day in particular, they served up some of the best hot chocolates we’ve had.Parking is no problem and we love dining by its huge and beautiful windows. We’ve brought guests 3x and each party really enjoyed the experience and expressed their appreciation. We want to return now that the Guthrie has resumed performances!

Kevin Engelhardt: for the quiet, well-kept bar that is a hidden gem, and an occasional dinner/meal, when we lived in Northeast Minneapolis. So, when we were returning after a 4-year absence, we HAD to stay at the Nicollet Island Inn. We met friends and family for an afternoon and evening of dining, drinks and fun. We received superb service, unsurmountable attention to detail and delicious, splendid meals. Wow! NII sets the new gold standard for hotels and restaurants. All of us who travel regularly were amazed at the professionalism, genuine care and alacrity that we enjoyed with every encounter, every meal and every conversation. A huge thank you to Issa at the front desk, Brad in the NII bar, and Lillian and Rebecca in the restaurant. Everything was perfect. You impressed everyone who had the pleasure of interacting with each of you.Nearby activities: There is too much in the way of activities that are nearby. You are a 10 minute walk to downtown Minneapolis. You are in the famed Nordeast Minneapolis - just look up Nye's Bar or St. Anthony Main! Interstate 35W is 5 minutes away and the University is a quick drive or bike ride. Centrally located and yet quiet and tucked away from the wild life.Safety: The island is well protected and well-lit. The area is always busy with foot traffic and runners/joggers. The inn does a great job of securing the parking lot and managing their outdoor patio to buffer you from the passers-by. You forget you are in a metropolitan area. They still use physical room keys!! It is classic!Walkability: You can walk anywhere at anytime from the Nicollet Island Inn. The area is constantly "afoot" with St. Anthony Main at your doorstep and downtown Minneapolis just 10 minutes away. Everyone walks in this area no matter the season.Food & drinks: The menu at NII is amazing. Each menu offers great selections with a good range for all appetites. The staff does an excellent job of accommodating food allergen requirements without skipping a beat. The wine list is very well curated and the bartender has years of mixology experience to make you the perfect iteration of any alcoholic beverage. The NII should be at the top of you dining list when in Minneapolis!

Kyle Schiemo: My wife and I hosted our groom's dinner here, and we had an absolutely fantastic experience. The food was incredible, while being able to cater to ~40 people as well as multiple dietary restrictions. Our two servers dedicated to the event were wonderful and ensured everything about the event went smoothly - from serving drinks, to interacting with all of our guests, to ensuring the timing between speeches and food being served went seamlessly - they did an excellent job with everything. And the event space was perfect, large enough to comfortably host our group while also being warm and inviting. Overall, we had the perfect prelude to our wedding. I would wholly recommend this place to anyone looking for a place to host a special event.

Linda Hipp: Charming Cafe with fun music

Audrey: I must say, this ambiance is a whole vibe and the food and drinks were amazingly delicious ❤️ My husband and I had such a great time and our waitress Lauron was spectacular! She provided amazing service!!Vegetarian options: I loved their vegetarian quiche!

Kurt Gnan: The food was superb ans the environment was warming!

Maddie Hasiewicz: Fantastic cocktails! The cucumber Martini and blood orange margarita were so good. Fresh ingredients and well balanced! I ordered the mexican poke bowl for dinner and the fish was very fresh! Very tasty and great portion.Vegetarian options: A whole page dedicated to meat free options!

Eli Johnson: , but the real magic here is sitting outdoors in the beauty of Minnehaha Park, tons of dogs, the birds chirping, an acoustic guitar guest, and the faint hiss of Minnehaha Falls just over the wall. Every time i come here, i think to myself that i need to do it more often.

Jay Shen: . And decorations were also in alignment with its tiki theme.The pizzas were pretty good as well! They were relatively smaller in portion but tasted good. I wouldn't consider food as a review priority for this place because it is mostly famous for its drinks and atmosphere, and both are nothing short of great!I will miss all the memories from this place as it has allowed me to socialize with others in relaxing manners on summer days.

Carlton Abbaa (Tosan): I love this spot.

Olivia Schumack: This place doesn’t get enough attention, in my opinion. Stopped by on a bike ride for some beers & apps and was impressed by the service, atmosphere, and prices, honestly!The service is some of the best I’ve had in the cities recently. We were greeted cheerfully and sat outside. We ordered pilsners, chips and dip, and the sausage tray. The staff was so friendly & attentive but then left us to just enjoy the evening & sip on our beers. I’ll be back!

Laura Chemler: I really appreciated the number of vegan options and variety they had. The vegan buffalo bites were the consistency of falafel but taste similar to buffalo wings. The seating is ample and partially covered, the view of the lake is excellent, and you didn't have to wait long for your food. The Painted Turtle is a great addition to the food options associated with the lakes, and could easily rival Sea Salt as the superior option in 2024 when they have beer.Vegetarian options: Vegan optionsDietary restrictions: Vegan optionsParking: Right next to the parking lot

M R: Went before the ownership change, quirky and fun place for a date night.

Ellen Bracewell: Audrey was a wonderful amazing waitress and I enjoy her great personality

Andrea Kiepe: This is more of an Italian-American place, so I would not recommend pasta here unless you want to have essentially an upscale version of Olive Garden. But many people are happy with that and the rooftop deck is gorgeous. I had a great cheeseburger and glass of wine and enjoyed myself. Service is friendly and helpful.

Walter D.: Food: Both our stakes were cooked to perfection, the bread plate is something to look forward to and the recommended wine was perfectly matched to our entrees.Service: The service it self will make you want to come back, the minute you walk in you are being greeted and complimented. Every person that we spoke to wished us a happy anniversary, they even had heart confetti spread out on our table

Lynn Martin: We went early, around 7pm, on a Friday for a cocktail. Loved the atmosphere, the view and attentive, friendly service. The drinks were beautiful and tasted fantastic. It was a great place to sit and chat. I can understand how going early is key to finding a place to sit and enjoy the view. Seating is limited. We did not eat there so I can't comment on the food.