There's food that's satisfying and good, but you forget about it after the meal. Owamni is the complete opposite, it is a dining experience rather than just simply a means to be fed. The complex layering of flavors is phenomenal, and I encourage everyone who goes to have an open mind and try what they might not usually go for. The best way to enjoy this restaurant is with a crew of people willing to eat family style. read more

Owamni - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Amazing! Great service, bright clean place with awesome food! Our waiter was so good at explaining the unique menu & giving us advice. He was attentive. We started with unique teas & a mole stout. Nice! We shared lots of dishes! The wild rice was good, the tomato salad delicious, the sweet potato amazing! The green gumbo was amazing! The rabbit surprised me & was good! We also had turkey with amazing sauces & epic tortillas! The catfish was delicious, too! And dessert: pecan flan amazing & sweet tortillas yummy as well. An Americano & an expresso were enjoyed after our meal. The flavors are unique & the dish presentations are beautiful! Go there! You'll love it! read more

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As much as I appreciate the concept and the respect for indigenous cuisine and culture, I felt like my meal was somewhat of a let down. The atmosphere is nice and feels upscale with views of the river. The food presentation was also mostly well executed, although I really have to say the stuffed peppers could probably use a different arrangement because as they were served I couldn't help but think it kinda reminded me of what you would leave after visiting the toilet (sorry to say). Moreover, the duck while presented well was difficult to enjoy when the table knives were so so so very dull it made the butter knives look sharp. Apparently this is a known issue and common complaint about these knives so I'm rather disappointed to know they haven't replaced or made efforts to sharpen them. The crickets were a first an actually enjoyable to my surprise and the drink menu was actually quite good and sweetened naturally. All in all I can say I at least came and was able to experience this restaurant I've heard so much about, but I don't see myself wanting to come back on my own considering the high price they're asking for when I've equally enjoyed dishes with similar ingredients for far less. Please please please do something to address those very dull knives at the very least. read more

A lovely restaurant right along the river makes for a very pretty view. Definitely gives off slightly fancy date night vibes. The service was phenomenal. We were walked through the menu and given ample time to mull over what to order. We ordered family style for a table of 6, and everything came at a perfect pace. Orders: Tomato salad: a fresh way to start off the meal. Deliciously seasoned. Loved the vinaigrette. Bean dip and smoked trout: such a delicious appetizer-like dish. The tostadas were wonderful. Trout and bean dip paired nicely. Wasn't fishy at all for those curious. Roast squash: a whole acorn squash roasted so it was super tender. We were able to pick 2 sauces, and it came with garlic and tortillas. Lovely. Hand harvested wild rice: a very interesting texture. I enjoyed it with the bison! Bison ribeye: okay, so this was well worth the 80 dollars. I feel like I'll be dreaming of this for a while. Perfectly seasoned crispy outside, tender and juicy inside. Topped with fried onions. Laid over a bed of pepián mole. Holy shit - it was SO good. Would definitely order it again. Corn taco: it was like a sweet treat! Very light. Reminded me of dessert. I would love to come back sometime soon. Fantastic experience. read more

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Incredible concept that's well executed at Owamni. The restaurant isn't flashy but it's absolutely stunning with the views of the river -- I recommend a dinner reservation for the view. Service was friendly. The presentation of dishes was fantastic and it was so fun to try the variety of flavors and textures. It's maybe not the best fit for a picky eater but I didn't think any of the flavors or ingredients were unapproachable. My favorite dish was the Salmon Five Ways, especially the bite with the crispy skin. My least favorite dish was the white bean cake -- it was a little too dense for me. Looking forward to another visit! read more

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edit: day after! Had the left over! Tastes even better than the first day! I microwaved the rest, to, i know, of my it was so good. Their left over sweet potatoes and rub , mixed it with the Drunken Udon from the other spot was amazing! I really enjoyed the service especially sitting at the bar as we watched the action in the kitchen and chatted occasionally with staff. The popcorn cricket thingy was a treat. I had the bison rib eye and my partner had the whole fish (cod i think). I enjoyed bison rib rye and had plenty left over. The reduction sauce made it stand out further. Sometimes i dipped it in the sauce and other times i preferred the rich and deep clean flavor to appreciate it all on its own. The black cod was startling different from the expected garlic and herbs dominant white fish. Apparently, this fish isn't cod but a more rare and special tie of fish. Partner felt it needed more seasonings (think salt, garlic, butter etc). Perhaps we are not aware of what makes this prep special and what notes to look for. It had what we described as a clean and natural taste. It tastes like what a fish would be like if interio immediately caught from deep cold water and immediately steamed with some earthy seasonings. I want to appreciate it more. read more

Owamni - the spread - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Eating here was such a beautiful experience being Indigenous myself! The art hanging everywhere, all with their own stories, had me lingering well after I finished my meal!! The location was stunning being right by the water too and them big windows to soak it all in! Our waiter was so helpful in navigating the menu with us and explaining the dishes once served. Altogether the meal was so satisfying and soooo delicious!! I'm looking forward to my next visit yawako!! read more

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We got last minute reservations here online a day in advance for a Saturday 8pm dinner for 8 people in August. Really beautiful space. Parking was not too bad on the surrounding streets, although easier on 1st St than Great River Rd. Our server insisted we get two orders of the Sweet Potatoes, but that was a huge dish and really unnecessary; it was the only items we had leftovers of. Smoky pineapple cocktail was VERY smoky but good. People enjoyed their teas; they were very earthy and true to their descriptions. After saying multiple times that the starters would come out quickly, when our roasted vegetables didn't come out 1 hour and 15 minutes into our meal (after all of our other food had come out) and we asked to cancel the dish, our server made an excuse that the dish does normally take a long time but sure no problem he'd cancel it. It was pretty clear that he had just forgotten it, and it would have been fine if he had just admitted that. Our favorites were the Cod, I thought the duck was decent. The bone marrow was a bit of a let down. Cost was $423.67 for dinner for 10 people. read more

The food was top notch! Definitely recommend ordering family style. We started with the Salmon Tartare and Chilaquiles. The Salmon was so fresh and flavorful! Then highly recommend the Bison - it comes medium rare and is more than enough to share. We had the greens and sweet potatoes to go with it. Absolutely amazing and the service was WONDERFUL! Our server gave fantastic recs. I also had a refreshing gin drink that was a special that day. read more

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Short story: Bland food, poor service, decent ambiance but needing some updates. Overall very, very disappointing! Full review: We decided to try Owamni for our 1 year wedding anniversary. The appeal was of course its James Beard award from 2022. Due to our late night Sunday reservation and the recent switch to their summer menu most of the proteins were unavailable. A disappointment for sure but understandable as that's the risk you take eating late. Having enjoyed some excellent vegetarian meals in the past with wonderful flavor combos we never would have imagined, we were actually excited to see what an award winning restaurant could do with humble veggies. We ordered the charred vegetable platter, braised greens and the sweet potatoes. The food was all very bland and really uninspired. We hardly touched the majority of it. The closest analogy I could conjure was this is like the Academy Awards. Half the time you wonder how did this movie win best picture when it is almost unwatchable. I imagine the same thing has happened here with a seasonal menu and an award panel that chooses at a moment in time. Like all great movies we remember iconic quotes; "Life is like a box of chocolates" , "Say hello to my little friend", etc... So for this meal I will leave you with some quotes that pretty clearly sum up our experience at Owamni. "If you're going to serve bland pre-colonial food at least charge pre-colonial prices.", "Best part of dinner was the $15 bottle of wine.... that we brought!", "We didn't even stay for our free dessert." And my personal favorite; "Would rather have been wherever our waitress was.... which was not here." read more

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Excellent, unique food, wonderful staff, we had so much fun sitting at the bar. We love the yucca fries, game tartare, zhiishiibaawan custard are delicious!! read more

I didn't know what to expect when we entered, but let me tell you, it was an experience! The restaurant had such an amazing vibe. I loved the concept of the restaurant and really felt that the food was made with love and care. Understanding the history behind the food made the meal even better. All the food we ordered were delicious and flavorful. I will definitely be going back! read more

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We really enjoyed the owamni vegetarian dishes. The best one was the custard. Good service and they even helped box our leftovers. The mushroom soup was good too. The acorn squash wasn't the best but still good. read more

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Never had native Indian food before so decided to try one while visiting Minneapolis. The food was above average...the veggies and wraps were amazing, but the buffalo meat was soooo fatty...like 1/3 of the meat (maybe that's how buffalo meat is). Service and ambiance was above average. read more

Owamni - Random native indian dishes - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Support Indigenous Businesses! This restaurant is AMAZING! Friendly and knowledgeable service, delicious and innovative food, and a beautiful restaurant overlooking the river and various flour mills landmarks. We went in a group and were able to try multiple foods. Majority are shareable and meant to be eaten in community. Highly recommend! read more

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If you ever find yourself in Minneapolis make it a point to visit this restaurant. It is a Native American Restaurant which uses native ingredients in unique ways and the service was incredible. They have drinks, non alcoholic and alcoholic that are both choosen with care. The menu is a Tapas style with options for larger plates as well. We ordered the wild rice, a taco and the seafood Gumbo and it was plenty of food for 2 people to share. Everything was cooked absolutely perfectly and the flavors were so unique and delicious. I really wish we had something like this closer to us and I wish there was representation in so many more places read more

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Very much enjoyed our welcome-to-Minneapolis dinner at Owamni by the Sioux Chef. Having traveled much of the day, we arrived quite hungry. Service was friendly and prompt. Situated along, and elevated above, the Mississippi River, we enjoyed the water view and watching people enjoy the beautiful spring weather along the river trail. Owamni also has spacious patio seating. We enjoyed: - Rabbit Ashela (braised-pulled rabbit, corn mush, toasted seeds) was my favorite of the small plates. Though the blue-corn purplish color was a bit odd, it was delicious and felt like comfort-food. - Crickets & Popcorn (roasted crickets, candied seeds, maple sumac popcorn), which had a delightful sweetness from the popcorn and candied seeds. The roasted crickets did not have much of a flavor--simply a crunchy texture and the addition of protein to the dish. - Hand Harvested Wild Rice (dried berries, puffed wild rice), with the traditional Wojapi sauce. We found this wild rice to not have the nutty flavor we generally associate with wild rice found in the supermarket. The Wojapi sauce was fruity and seemed like it would also work drizzled on buttered toast. - Fried Catfish (tortillas, charred jalapeño, avocado tomatillo salsa), which was perfectly done. Loved the fresh blue-corn tortillas and the kick from the jalapeño and salsa. We also tried the naturally caffeine free indigenous tea: Elder Widsom (elderflower, rosehip, red clover blossom, cedar bow, nettle, raspberry leaf), which I chose to drink cold and made sweet with honey. It was refreshing! Would definitely recommend! Note, the entire menu is gluten free with corn as its base. read more

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I love dining at Owamni. I have 2-3 times now and they stun every time. But what keeps me coming back the most is how great I feel after eating their food! Top notch ingredients and carefully curated dishes every time I go. Every server we have had has been so informative and helpful and I love the intimate dining room with floor to ceiling windows showing a great view if you come before sunset. read more

I had an incredibly memorable meal at Owamni on a bitterly cold October day - my fourth visit from California and much anticipation to try this popular and unique brainchild of Indigenous chef Sean Sherman. I was not disappointed! I over-ordered and so had copious leftovers. The roasted maple sweet potatoes...the bruises greens with smoked turkey and roasted garlic...the bean salad with hominy served in adorable mini pumpkins: All delicious and satisfying! My view of Mill Ruins Park and the Stone Arch Bridge - with spectacular autumn colors - only made a memorable lunch even more so! read more

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Enjoyable time here at Owamni! Beautiful view from the restaurant and great service. I opted to try the elk stew and the bison taco. Highly, highly recommend the elk stew- was absolutely delicious and would come again just for that if I had a chance. Definitely recommend if you're in Minneapolis! read more

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A special place. All food is rooted in indigenous ingredients and traditions, locally sourced. Excellent service and ambiance. I gather they will be moving to a new location in the Guthrie Theatre building. Even better! read more

Hmm I was very puzzled here because this restaurant was on every online rec list however me and my two foodie coworkers felt the food was very average all around. The concept is awesome - "non colonized" food so no beef, chicken, wheat grains, dairy...great for people with food allergies! But while things tasted fine, nothing was great. The sweet potatoes were recommended as one of the most common dishes. The chili oil was very spicy. The potatoes were very charred (ok, burnt.) We picked at them but weren't drawn to finish. The carrot tartare was interesting. Sweet shaved carrots, with a very crunchy chip. The chips were the best part and they kindly brought us extra. The corn taco was not a hit. It tasted very breakfast-y due to the maple syrup. The elk poyha is a meatloaf and this ended up being our favorite dish. It was a little dry but when paired with the potatoes etc. It provided the most substance. When we first sat down I immediately clocked the blueberry crumble dessert and couldn't wait to get to the final course! Sadly it was sooo bad we all took one or two bites and left it there. The crumble wasn't crumbly...the sweet potato ice cream didn't balance things (too sweet? Too savory?) and the blueberry mixture was extremely bitter. Servers were very friendly. We didn't leave hungry but we also are not jumping to go back. Clearly some people like it given the rating but had to throw my two cents in. read more

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Bringing traditional Lakotan foods to the modern culinary world is what this restaurant is all about. The foods are packed with flavor, generally good for you, and simply delicious. Service was simply phenomenal and attentive. It's not surprising that getting a reservation here is tough but worth it. Support returning Native food systems back to Native lands by eating here or supporting the people who help make it happen. read more

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**July 2025: Saturday Late Afternoon & Sunday Early Afternoon** I had all types of cuisines on my recent eight state Midwest trip and was really excited to try Native American food. Chef Sean Sherman is known for his work in revitalizing Indigenous food systems and was a James Beard Award recipient so I had very high hopes for this meal to really deliver. Spoiler alert - it did! and my friend and I enjoyed it so much that we went back the next day! If you're not familiar with Native American cuisine (I know I wasn't) - there's no dairy, gluten or soy in the kitchen, which peaked my interest since I love all those things lol. Nevertheless, Chef Sean and his team really showcased all the dishes beautifully and I didn't miss those ingredients that I'm accustomed too. VISIT ONE On our first visit we came for an early dinner (4:30pm - no reservations) and sat at the bar. Our servers were very knowledgable and proud to talk about their heritage and the food. Their menu does rotate and but during our visit we tried the following: Elder Wisdom Tea $6 and Sweet Tea $6 Salmon Tartar $30: I was really surprised by how much I really enjoyed this dish. My friend and I basically liked the plate clean. Sweet potato $15: This appetizer is a staple at this restaurant. I did like it, but the smaller/thiner crunchier pieces were pieces I prefered over the larger hefter cuts. Strawberry Salad $16: The different herbs and greens used for this added a lot great dimension and the strawberries were really fresh and sweet. Venison/Lobster $100: This was outstanding! The meat on the lobster tail was plump with a delicate sweetness, and the venison was not in the slightest gamey, but juicy and tender. Verdict: We ordered way too much food. Unlike a lot of other fine dining establishment Owamni was pretty generous with the portions. Everythign was good but I would order the the Venison/Lobster Plate, Strawberry Salad and the Salmon Tartar again if they're on the menu. VISIT TWO Now you know a restaurant is really good if I got twice within two days of each other. On this visit we also did a walkin and sat at the bar. I think if you have a larger party you should definitely make a reservation on Resy. We tried the following on this visit Hobby Farmer Switchel Drink $7 - I liked this so much that I tried to see if this drink was available in local stores for me to bring home (unfortunately, I was unsuccessful) Marichou - Corn Chili $15: I don't quite now how to explain this dish but whatever they put their warrior seasoning has a lot of flavors and all work well with this dish. I would get this again Bison Bone Marrow $30: Bison is harder to get in California so we were very excited to try this appetizer. While the marrow was fatty, buttery and delicious it was given to us whole (I think other restaurants would cut it in half and we'd scoop the marrow out). Flavors were good, but it was a lot of work Black Cod $75: This was an enormous plate with two fish served with a variety of vegetables. It kind of reminded me of Chinese steamed fish. It's very light and if two people just ate this it would be more than enough Verdict: Everything was tasty again, but for a return visit I would order the Hobby Farmer Switchel Drink, and Marichou again. SUMMARY I loved this restaurant and on my next Minneapolis visit I'll definitely want to see try their new menu and I heard that they're planning to open up another restaurant in 2026, so I will definitely return in the future! read more

Incredible atmosphere and flavors. The place was packed at 3:45 in the afternoon! We were visiting MN and this place was a bucket list item after watching Top Chef and learning more about their background. The location is right along the river, and the overall experience was delightful. Their wine menu also features BIPOC and women winemakers. Highlights: -sweet potatoes -bean dip The sweet potatoes were nothing like I've eaten before - I wanted to drink the chili oil sauce it comes with - and how they stacked the pieces were fun to see. It was an incredible experience and if we go back to MN, this will definitely be on the list of places we need to see again! read more

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A heavily-hyped (James Beard winner for Best New Restaurant) spot that lives up to its reputation, serving an upscale twist on indigenous food, using only ingredients from pre-colonial times. I am well-versed in fine dining, but I went with my sister and her wife (who think Applebee's is good food). They were blown away, even if not every dish was a hit (none of us cared much for the wild rice). But the dishes that worked - notable the angus, the corn taco, and the squash - worked very well. Service was good - our waitress knew the menu well and warned us we were over-ordering (we did) - and the restaurant is typical of a fancy new restaurant with fine dining aspirations. Overall this is really good... It's a unique cuisine you won't find most places, and the vision is great. The food itself is good. But it's worth the stop (and it isn't that pricy). read more

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Such a unique experience with cuisine you don't come by often. Owamni has a story to tell, and they do it very well! The fall menu had superb ethnic comfort food and novel dishes. My favorites were everything we tried, but specifically the quail thighs (not listed on online menu), game tartar and marichou corn. We also had the duck, sweet potatoes, bison bone marrow and spoon bread. This was a good amount of food to leave us four full. Next time I want to try to bean dip and the bison ribeye, and explore more of their sauces. A fun end-of-the-night treat is to try a tea. I enjoyed the sweet wandering with maple that was a crowd pleaser, and we had the earthbound roast that is good for the robust earthy flavors without the sweetness. read more

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My husband & I have been trying to get to Owamni since they opened & finally had the opportunity for a friend's birthday. Stepping inside, the restaurant is spacious with huge floor to ceiling windows (with an 8:45pm reservation, we couldn't get much of the views but I'm sure they're amazing in the light lol). We wanted to get the most we could out of the experience, so we ordered a few things & shared: --Roast squash: this was served with tortillas & 2 sauces, plus roasted garlic. It was AMAZING; honestly very simple but the sauces made it. We asked for our server's sauce recommendations & that was definitely the move! --Bean dip & smoked trout: This was so flavorful & the tostada was the perfect vessel. I appreciated that the trout was more of a topping & it wasn't a huge slab to try to dip. --Sturgeon taco: I'd never had sturgeon before & it was really good. The fish was flaky & light, with tasty sauce & a nice acidity to cut through. --Pecan flan: This tasted like breakfast oatmeal with fresh berries & the namesake pecans; it was just the right amount of sweet & really sealed the meal. In all, this place is a ~little~ expensive, but the portions were much larger than anyone in our group expected & we ended up with leftovers. I will absolutely be back to try their other seasonal dishes! read more

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What incredible food and an uplifting brunch experience followed by a breathtaking walk on the stone arch bridge. Highly recommend! read more

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I had one of my favorite meals ever here at Owamni. It was truly incredible to taste new flavors I've never had before along with dishes that tasted like perfection. The rotating menu of Indigenous food all sounded delicious (including the teas and desserts), and it was hard to just pick a few for our meal. Some particular standouts to me were the (very generous portion of) grilled sweet potato. These char-grilled sweet potato wedges were so flavorful, and the ample chili oil they added on top were a delicious touch. I also loved the bison taco--it was braised so well, and then the sweet, fruit sauce paired so nicely with the gaminess of the bison meat. Our server was also very kind and walked us through the menu before we ordered. The views of the Mississippi River from the restaurant were also very nice and relaxing, which rounded out a great meal. Definitely come to Owamni if you have a chance! And be sure to make a reservation! read more

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I was excited to eat here. It's a very nice venue, and interesting menu. We ordered a variety of plates, and unfortunately they kinda fell flat. They were kind of basic/bland. I think coming here in a different season might yield better options as they stick to very fresh, local ingredients. read more

came here with a large group for a private dinner. When we arrived, we were brought to the private room which was downstairs. I think this space typically served as a classroom, but the desks had been re-arranged to be one large table for the group. the dinner began with an explanation of the history of the restaurant and the foods we were and were not likely to see. to start off, I had a lemon and raspberry martini. I was little disappointed by the drink because it tasted watered down and seemed to lack much flavor. but thankfully the rest of the meal made up for it! we started off with bean dip and tortilla chip which was fresh and delicious. next came the strawberry salad and meatballs. The salad was super crispy and had some delicious toppings and the meatballs were tender and paired so well with the sauce. Next came the stuffed tomatoes which had spiced rice inside as well as the bison. I didn't have much room for the stuffed tomatoes because I was pretty full at that point, but the rest of the group seemed to enjoy them. I did leave room for the bison though and this was excellent. super juicy and tender - I wish I had left more room to have more. The meal was capped off with a donut like dessert. This had an interesting texture that I don't think many in the group liked. Overall the dinner made for such a great experience, though I did find that they brought out entirely too much food for the size of our party. Thankfully the staff was mindful of this and set the food off to the side of the room so that we could package it up in to go containers at the end of our meal. This was my first experience at a Native restaurant and I'm so happy I got to try it. the food and service were excellent and I will definitely be recommending it to friends! read more

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We waited about a month to secure a reservation that would fit our availability. The restaurant interior is modern. Parking is available on the street or nearby the bridge. We tried the charred vegetable plate, yuca fries, marichou, bison ribeye, grilled black cod, and pineapple flan. The food was unique and delicious. The bison ribeye was very tender. The yuca fries were crisp and flavorful with two choices of sauces. The flan is different than what we were expecting (we were used to the egg based yellow flan). But tasted very clean. Overall a very good and unique dining experience. You will be hard pressed to find a restaurant serving Native American cuisine. read more

Owamni tells a lovely story from start to finish, from unique flavors and textures to warm hospitality. We started off with some ginger soda with turmeric, sasparilla with agave, and chocolate tea, which were all a hit. My strong-flavor-loving little one guzzled the ginger soda. My older kids didn't care for the ginger soda but enjoyed the sasparilla with agave. It was a refreshing and lightly earthy drink. All of the tacos were a delight. The bison, corn, and mushroom tacos all jumped off the plate. I loved the texture of the tortillas and the flavors of the fillings. The mushroom with squash was an especially memorable combination. The kids loved the sprouts in the corn taco. The corn fritter was a bit too hard/dry for me, but it was still enjoyable nonetheless. I loved that you could taste every ingredient and also enjoy how it all came together. The elk skewers were a highlight for me -- reminded me of Korean kalbi, juicy, tender, charred and savory, and lightly sweet. My husband wished it was a bit saltier, but I found it great as-is. The alligator gumbo was delicious. I recommend ordering more rice to go with it since it is quite a big plate and has intense flavors and textures. Very lovely and tender. We enjoyed the wild rice pudding to finish off our meal. The corn cookie was a bit too tough for our tastes and the pudding it came in just didn't work for us. But even so, it was fun to try different flavors and textures than what we can typically try. Thanks, Owamni, for welcoming us to your table and sharing your story with us. read more

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A must try in Minneapolis. If you can book as far in advance or go on a non weekend. They do have space for walk ins. The restaurant is right on the Mississippi, so you have great views. The food is amazing and so if the coffee. I highly recommend the tacos and the smoked bison. read more

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As a native this was an amazing restaurant to visit and enjoy a meal. I was attending a conference with our tribal child support conference. read more

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I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to try this! While we didn't have a reservation, we came right when they opened, and were basically the first party seated. The space is beautiful! It is right on the Mississipi river, and from the dining room, you have a view of the river. The space is also open and airy, with beautiful, minimalist yet warm aesthetics. We ordered a few dishes to share: corn taco, mushroom chowder, stuffed poblano peppers. I loved the mix of textures with the corn taco. Popcorn with the tacos seemed a bit onerous to eat at first, but oh my gosh, I'm not looking back at all because it turns out that this is the perfect combination! Adds a wonderful crunch to the corn fritter. Mushroom chowder has so earthy. I loved that it was topped with fried mushrooms, because this added dimension to the textures. Poblanos stuffed with wild rice was also delicious. It was topped with a nutty sauce that had amazing and complex, earthy flavors. What a treat! Such unique dishes and flavors. Great mix of textures. Don't sleep on their teas either! read more

All the things they say, the awards, the New York Times references, the buzz and hype, it IS all true! Which is to say it's absolutely amazing. (And if DOGE found out about it, a certain president would issue an executive order to close it because the inclusionary menu would make their heads explode.) The menu excludes food sources introduced by colonialism, no cheese or chicken. But not to worry, there is plenty of delicious, alternative protein to go around. As one would expect, some items are pricey. But don't let that scare you. They are all incredible. The "to share" menu item portions are hearty and generous. The staff is very friendly in the warm and classic Minneapolitan way. The view of the river and St. Anthony Falls is incredible. DO make a reservation and eat here! read more

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I attended the James Beard Awards in Chicago two years ago when Owamni was selected as Best New Restaurant in America. It was a real treat to be in town and experience the restaurant in person today. I loved the dining room with all the natural lighting and the view of the river. We were seated promptly for our 11:30am reservation and met Joseth, our server. He was super helpful in explaining the restaurant's Indigenous roots and what makes dining there so unique. He also shared some strong recommendations. We started with the Garden Salad (with crickets), then the Bison Birria Taco, followed by the Roast Sweet Potato (with maple chile crisp) and the Green Gumbo (featuring Red Fish, Shrimp and Alligator). For dessert we split the Corn Taco (with its jam filling). We had plenty to eat and extras to take home. Probably my favs were the Sweet Potato and Bison Taco. The Potato packs some unexpected heat. Pacing of all the dishes was spot-on and each was incredibly flavorful and made with such unique ingredients. Something I support, but wasn't aware they do, is add a 13% service fee to benefit the back of the restaurant staff. Keep in mind they do not make liquor-based cocktails. read more

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Came here on a Saturday for lunch right when they opened (though we did have a reservation). The restaurant is brightly lit thanks to large windows along one side that look out onto the river. I started with a zero-proof cocktail that was amazing. It was a Miskomin with Wild Red Raspberry and it was super refreshing and bright, the perfect summer "cocktail". For food, we ordered the corn chowder, the elk skewers and the smoked bison. The corn chowder had a dumpling in it that was really really good. I kind of wish that just served a plate of the dumplings with the chowder as a sauce. Otherwise the chowder was topped with popcorn though I kind of wish instead of popcorn they maybe fried the corn kernels instead since the popcorn became soggy in the corn chowder so that there wasn't much different texture. The elk skewers were great but personally I didn't love the slaw underneath the skewers so the smoked bison was my favorite dish. Perfectly cooked with lots of smokiness and tender meat. Loved the chimichurri. read more

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