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    Cosmos

    3.8 (167 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Upscale
    Dogs allowed

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    Caesar salad with seared tuna.
    Kevin H.

    To start with, the place was jam packed when we got there. The bartender, Ruby was swamped but very efficient and friendly. We had a couple appetizers (tuna and baked salmon), both were yummy. Then we ordered our main courses, Caesar salad with seared tuna, curry bowl with shrimp and a ribeye. As the photos show, they looked amazing and they tasted just as good as they looked. Definitely not "bar food" - classy and well thought out menu with a great chef.

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    Meagan D.

    I discovered this establishment while visiting the Lofton Hotel on the evening of a WNBA Lynx playoff game. I sat at the bar and the staff were incredible - I was just looking for a quick bite and the shiitake croquettes were perfect. Very crispy and filled with mushroomy potatoey goodness. They were toppped with a micro cilantro that was a nice contrast to the fried croquettes. There are lots of other tasty and interesting dishes on the menu. Definitely leaps and bounds above the average hotel bar/restaurant.

    Egg white breakfast sandwhich with roasted potatoes  Really good, $11

    Our waitress was very fast and super helpful. All food was really good. The OJ was expensive, and I was thinking it would be fresh squeezed to be $8. Other than that, wonderful experience. I had a negative experience with hotel from them not subtracting our breakfast comps for that meal but I won't put that towards this restaurant.

    Lori G.

    We celebrated my birthday here and it was fantastic! Great service, delicious food, and relaxing atmosphere.

    a plate of food on a bed

    Food was wonderful! Very quiet place, however the service was not great. There was usually 2-3 servers working and the restaurant was never busy. Last night we were the only ones in the entire restaurant and we were left waiting to order drinks for 15 minutes. Everytime we went to get breakfast we had to wait forever for someone to help us. They would help other tables and ignore us. Super weird. Room service was better and always came super fast, I would recommend that over going to the restaurant because they are not attentive.

    Beef pho soup - Chef's tasting
    Roz B.

    The chef's tasting was one of the best food experiences we've ever had. Given we spent six years in San Francisco with amazing restaurants that says a lot. Between Will pairing the most perfect wines with every course, to sous chefs Jeremiah and Laura curating the most flavorful and unique dishes, everything about the night was so wonderful. The chef's tasting is done in the kitchen so you have access to the chef's as they cook. It starts with the chef's talking with you about your likes and dislikes with them. Then they design your menu based on your discussion. We will be doing this at least once a year. Highly recommend if you are looking for a fun and adventurous food experience.

    Butter-poached lobster
    Dawn G.

    Dinner at Cosmos is an experience. Unlike many hotel restaurants, Cosmos serves up ambiance, excellent food, and great service for an all-around wonderful dinner. They start dinner by providing a delicious amuse-bouche, bring out a tasty juice palate-cleanser "shot" in the middle, and end the evening with a lovely chocolate truffle. And that's on top of what you actually order. The wait staff are very knowledgable and friendly, which adds to the feel of an upscale dining experience. I love how clever the chef gets with the rotating menu options and have never had a dish I didn't thoroughly enjoy. Try the tasting menu, which changes frequently. You won't be disappointed. Cosmos is one of the best fine dining restaurants in the Twin Cities and should not be missed!

    Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche, oh my!
    Mo M.

    Oh my goodness gracious, I never expected this fare upon my first trip to the fine city of Minneapolis. Nothing was spared, exquisite is damn appropriate verbiage, and it can easily compare and surpass any upper crustie hangout in Seattle. We shared a plethora of appetizers to start - ...well, actually I had a Bombay Sapphire with extra lime to start, heh. Ahi Tuna Tartare, Wagyu Beef & Maryland Crab Cakes. The Ahi was foodgasmic, rich and savory, yet the fish was sweet. I'm not fan of crab, but loved the seasoning of these crab cakes. And Wagyu beef prepped like this should be as illegal as street drugs. Dizzying. Then salad: I had the Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche. It tickled my palate, and wasn't as tart as some I have had, so I could still taste the fish in a pleasant way, crisp & delectable. I felt inclined to share - only a little however. We then moved on after a sorbet to cleanse away taste I actually did not want to go away... yes, we ate more.... Angus Tenderloin. Knives can be excused. Buttery Bovine perfection. My friend poked me, as I apparently closed my eyes to let it play a round of pro Canadian curling with my tastebuds. She assumed I was asleep sitting up, with beef in my mouth. Dummy. We then moved onto dessert, and tho I said no as to not pass out, I partook of friend's dishes. Helllooo APPLE. Sinful spoonful of heaven to finish the meal. Both wait staff we had were professional, fun, QUICK and knowledgeable. We requested the chef come out so we could fawn over him, and he complimented us back with a chocolate array. And the poster re: the restrooms is right. The last time I saw organic materials used in interior space so beautifully was at a resort in Bali. Nothing was left untouched for your five senses here. Luckily I had a marshmallow bed to land in 4 floors above me in the Graves601 as I should not have driven after the Cosmos experience.

    Clams
    Abby P.

    Cosmos is located inside the Lowes Hotel(the old Graves Hotel). I liked that they have complimentary valet parking for eating at the restaurant. It's a very nice quiet place to dine. The waiters were really nice, but he could not remember what we all ordered and had to come back to ask us again. And while everyone's dinner was served they made a "mistake" on mine so it came out later then everyone's which meant I ate by myself while everyone had finished their meals. I'm sure they forgot my order!!!! Was not happy about that and I asked for medium and it looked more like medium rare! Regardless, I still are it but I didn't like the mushroom or carrots that they had with the dish. It wasn't good. Overall, the people there were nice, the place is very nice but food was not all that. I wasn't satisfied my first impression there.

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    It was just ok for a hotel restaurant. Service was great though. Omelet was decent. And it was clean .

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    Spoon and Stable - Ravioli with duck ragu

    Spoon and Stable

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    0.5 mi•Warehouse District, North Loop
    •$$$

    I had two excellent meals at Spoon and Stable while visiting for work. I sat at the bar both times,…read morewhere I was treated to excellent service by Nat (I believe) who really went above and beyond. From my perfectly made martini to the final bites of dessert, the meal was fantastic. My favorite dishes I had were the hamachi crudo, pansotti, and jerk swordfish. They have a great selection of wines by the glass as well, and I really enjoyed trying some wines that I'd never had before. The space is light and airy, and the bar is a great place to sit if you're by yourself. If I'm ever back in Minneapolis, this will be my first stop for dinner!

    For smaller cities with less distinguished food cultures this would be a 5 but compared to the…read moreoutstanding options nearby I have to round it down to a 4. Great food, good vibes, and excellent service, but not as special as I had hoped. I brought a client here and we sat at the chefs counter. We enjoyed a range of starters and each had our own main. My biggest sadness is that the halibut was way over salted. The bison tartare was pretty good, and the tomato salad was great. My client loved her pasta. We were both a little disappointed in the squash blossoms special which really felt like a miss (so many great things to do with these... The preparation they chose was weird). The cocktails and wine were excellent and our server was lovely. The view of the kitchen was really fun. Just not as thoughtful overall as I would expect for the amazing reviews I had heard from others.

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    Spoon and Stable - Seating area

    Seating area

    Spoon and Stable - Butter was one of the stars. Whipped and light.

    Butter was one of the stars. Whipped and light.

    Spoon and Stable - Seafood Spaghetti Nero

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    Owamni - The non-alcohol drink menu.  There is also a short, but well curated wine list.

    Owamni

    4.4(621 reviews)
    0.7 mi•Downtown Minneapolis
    •$$$

    What an incredible meal! I was grateful to snag one of the last seats during their final week by…read morethe river. The setting that made the experience always so special, before they move to their residency inside the Guthrie Theater under a new name. I cannot wait to see what they do next. Every dish truly hit it out of the park. From the Three Sisters salad with bison and squash to the fried quail and rich, earthy mushroom soup, each plate showcased Indigenous ingredients and traditions in a way that felt both thoughtful and exciting. This is not your typical dining experience and that's exactly what makes it so satisfying. Even the margarita was a standout: beautifully presented and just as delicious as it looked. I will definitely miss this riverfront location, but I am so excited for their next chapter.

    This place totally lived up to the hype, in my opinion!…read more I got the maple pepita latte ($10), sweet potatoes ($18), bison skirt steak tacos ($55), and spoonbread ($15). The latte came garnished with rose petals and was not too sweet. It was a nice way to start my meal. Then came the sweet potatoes, and oh my God, I think they were the best sweet potatoes I've ever had. They were unbelievably, delectably sweet and cooked perfectly. They had an excellent char while being soft on the inside. And the sweetness was complemented nicely by the maple chili crisp, which had just a bit of a kick. The bison skirt steak tacos were also delicious. The bison was so tender and juicy. Full of flavor and cooked superbly. My server wasn't kidding when she said the tacos were big enough to share between a few people. I ate the tacos by myself, and I was beyond stuffed. Alas, I wasn't a big fan of the spoonbread. The flavor wasn't bad, but I didn't care for the texture, which was a little too coarse for me. The dessert was gluten-free, and I could REALLY tell. It was also too spicy for me. The spoonbread was drenched in hot honey. But the sweet potatoes, tacos, and attentive & friendly service more than made up for it. The restaurant isn't cheap (especially for a solo diner), but I've seen worse prices for worse food. And I'm eager to check out their new location the next time I'm in Minneapolis. Note - if you pay with a credit card, it does come with a 3% fee.

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    Owamni - The menu.  What you see here will probably be different from what you'll see at the restaurant.  Menu items will change regularly.

    The menu. What you see here will probably be different from what you'll see at the restaurant. Menu items will change regularly.

    Owamni - The main dining area.  The windows give a great view of the Mississippi.

    The main dining area. The windows give a great view of the Mississippi.

    Owamni - Inside

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    Red Cow North Loop

    Red Cow North Loop

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    0.4 mi•Warehouse District, North Loop
    •$$

    Great place for a Saturday brunch! They have a nice shaded patio, large bar area, and nice sized…read moredining room. They take reservations through Open Table. Service is friendly and quick, they work as a team so requests get taken care of quickly. Now for the food, for brunch you get a complimentary bowl of mini donuts. We started with the cheese curds to share and they were so good. Delicate batter, with a side of a sweet jam/ketchup and ranch. These were eaten up fast. We also shared the buffalo cauliflower which was nicely battered, firm cauliflower, and a good amount of buffalo sauce. I ordered the chicken wraps. These were nice and refreshing. Comes with 3 skewers of chicken, a peanut dressing, fresh Bibb lettuce, basil, mint, cucumber, and sliced radish. My husband had the huevos rancheros which he liked as well. I saw other tables get a mimosa flight which looked fun if we had a larger group. Highly recommend this place. Street parking only with a nearby pay lot.

    If you asked me about Red Cow maybe a year or two ago, I would have highly recommended it. However…read moreit feels like the food has taken a significant dip in quality and a huge price hike. I used to come here frequently as they had the best turkey burger in the city. They've since adjusted their menu to the point where everything tastes like it's been drenched in salt. Expect to be paying upwards of 20 dollars for a mid-at-best burger and even more if you dare to get cheese curds or sweet potato fries. Very sad change for a place I once went to weekly. The service is overall great, never had a bad experience interacting with staff. The redesign also looks very nice with a shaded seating area outside. I just wish the food quality matched the rest of the experience.

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    Red Cow North Loop - Breakfast time!

    Breakfast time!

    Red Cow North Loop - Sliders

    Sliders

    Red Cow North Loop - Berry Lemonade

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    Parlour - Parlour Burger, Fries, spicy mezcal margarita

    Parlour

    4.3(499 reviews)
    0.7 mi•North Loop
    •$$

    The Parlour burger used to be thicker double patties but have gotten way thinner over time. Each…read morebeef patty is much thinner now than it used to be so the outter edge crisp is somewhat all throughout the patty being that thin. This makes the burger really chewy and you really can't taste the beef anymore like you used to when it was thicker. I would take this as it's not as good as it used to be. It is not as good as the original hype from the beginning. In conclusion, I do not think it's worth the $19. I rather get a cheesesteak for $16 at Tono's which comes with fresh not burnt fries rather than come back here and get a burger here. It's highly unlikely I will be back here. I honestly feel like the burgers have gone way WAY downhill. The fries here have gotten terrible so I stopped getting the fries a long time ago. They are not soft crisp like they used to be. They are too golden brown color, almost like burnt hard fries. I never like to eat down here. I normally would order the Parlour burger upstairs. The basement part which is Parlour has a weird smell like a locker room smell so that's why I don't like to eat down here.

    Relaxed but nice cocktail lounge; it was a little hard to find at first because it doesn't have a…read moresign, but it's below street level with a window sign that says "cocktails." The service was appropriately lowkey and prompt. Their food might seem a bit expensive, but their portions are generous. The fries were reminiscent of McDonald's fries in the best way, just fresher and crispier! We tried the Parlour burger and the chicken sandwich, both of which were simple but delicious.

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    Parlour - Cauliflower

    Cauliflower

    Parlour - Cocktail list

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    Cocktail list

    Hell's Kitchen - Sausage Bread

    Hell's Kitchen

    3.9(3.1k reviews)
    0.3 mi•Downtown Minneapolis
    •$$

    only giving this place 3 stars because of the phenomenal staff! literally everyone in the building…read morewas so sweet and helpful. if i was just rating the food i would give it a 1/5. we ordered the ricotta pancakes and chicken tenders, tenders were extremely tiny for $17 and the pancakes were soggy but also rubbery at the same time, very interesting. THE MIMOSA/BLOODY MARY BAR IS NOT UNLIMITED. i was confused by that but you basically pay for one singular pass thru the bar which is ultimately not worth it in my opinion. the restaurant has lots of different seating areas which is cool and a photo booth as well!

    Had a chance to eat here with a friend for the first time while I was at the downtown Hilton for a…read moreconvention, and I'm really glad we picked this place. It was pretty busy with how many people were in town, but we were able to immediately get seated at the bar. The bartender was extremely friendly and helped me pick out a cider I'd never had before which I thought was delicious! He knew I was trying to decide and poured me a sample of his favorite without me even needing to ask, and it was a great call. There's a certain cozy energy in this place with the dim-but-not-dark lighting that makes it a nice place to relax and enjoy some food and drink. I had the prime rib french dip and it was incredibly tender and flavorful. The next time I go back I'm going to have a hard time choosing between one of the many excellent sounding dishes on the menu and just getting this sandwich again!

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    Hell's Kitchen - The hallway to get to the host stand

    The hallway to get to the host stand

    Hell's Kitchen - Pan Fried Walleye

    Pan Fried Walleye

    Hell's Kitchen - Helladazzle!

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    Demi - Bean tartlet and corn pudding

    Demi

    4.6(127 reviews)
    0.5 mi•Warehouse District, North Loop
    •$$$$

    Finally got to try out Demi after being in Mpls for so long! We were seated promptly for our…read morereservation and were serviced quickly for refreshments. We had the summer W.C. Whitney course -- it was overall a delicious delight! My favorite was the eggplant agnolotti, all around a solid course with great flavors. I quite enjoyed the rabbit and foie gras terrine as well! I would say if you aren't adventurous, this menu may be a hit or miss if you don't like specific textures. For me, I enjoyed most of everything served! My least favorite was probably the mushroom dashi-- but it was not bad. I was quite surprised to feel as full as I did at the end! I would say for the price, it is a fair amount of food especially with the amount of flair and flavors presented. I did not do a wine pairing but everything I did have from the bar was a 10/10. The restaurant interior itself was intimate and quiet. Everyone was respectful of each other's space and experience. I would say although you are quite close to your neighbors, you can easily get swept away in your own bubble. Would definitely return to enjoy a different set!

    My evening at Demi was everything I hoped for and more…read more FOOD Every bite was incredible. All of the dishes were incredibly well-balanced and carefully thought out. We opted for the wine pairing and I'm so glad we did. The wines complemented the food perfectly - but all would have been lovely on their own. SERVICE We felt so well taken care of our entire time there. The staff run like an extremely well-oiled machine, all while maintaining a calm and pleasant environment. I noticed and appreciated many of the small details - for example, one of the hosts made sure to revert to they/them pronouns when referring to guests. The courses and wines were perfectly timed out. We never waited too long for either, but at the same time the meal did not seem rushed. AMBIANCE It is a small and intimate space without seeming too cramped. It was cool being able to see the dishes being plated right in front of you, but it wasn't distracting. Yes, the meal is pricey. But in my opinion, this is a one of a kind experience that you cannot get anywhere else in the city and it's well worth it for a special experience that I would be happy to recommend to anyone.

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    Demi - Old fashioned and the view. so cool to watch them work.

    Old fashioned and the view. so cool to watch them work.

    Demi
    Demi - Open area bar

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    Open area bar

    Alma - Sautéed Alaskan Halibut

    Alma

    4.3(729 reviews)
    1.4 mi•Marcy-Holmes, Northeast
    •$$

    There is parking! See note at the end…read more Also note... there are three businesses under the one roof here that people could be talking about in their Yelp reviews. I've only been to the cafe, but there is also a separate, fancy-seeming restaurant as well as a boutique hotel. (Also they have a shop in South Minneapolis that has its own Yelp profile, Alma Provisions.) I definitely recommend that you try the cafe! I had a great mocha here, along with a breakfast sandwich and a carrot-apple juice. High quality all around, and all of it was enjoyed in a comfortable and beautifully decorated dining room. There is quite a lot of food on the menu; I was there for breakfast but they have a lunch menu that starts at 11am which I want to come back to try. Again, my mocha was absolutely delicious and the fresh bread really elevated that breakfast sandwich. I was here on a September Saturday morning at around 8:30 and it was very busy; the wait to order was about 15 minutes but there is enough seating that I didn't have trouble there. In addition to plenty of indoor tables, there is a lot of bar seating and a good number of patio tables. On the West side of the building is a large parking lot, most of which is for nearby apartment buildings. But there is a sign that makes it clear that the spaces numbered 1-7 are for Alma customers.

    Visited the Cafe and got the Up South sandwich (again). It's definitely an eat with knife and fork…read moresandwich. Trying to hold on and bite in, everything slips out, and you don't want to risk your clothes getting dirty. The smashed potatoes seemed a bit over done this time. So much, I'm turned off from giving another try. The tables are so close together. If you're a baby who's got back, you're in for a tight squeeze, especially trying to sit in the booth.

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    Alma - Seating area

    Seating area

    Alma - Buckwheat Crepe; Wild Mushrooms, savoy spinach, foie grass butter

    Buckwheat Crepe; Wild Mushrooms, savoy spinach, foie grass butter

    Alma - Excellent room 5 with the terrace and extra sitting area.  Love this room!

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    Excellent room 5 with the terrace and extra sitting area. Love this room!

    Cosmos - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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