2021 Restaurant
(612) 253-3410
1750 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis,
MN
55403
44.9673
-93.2884
Neighborhoods: Lowry Hill, Calhoun Isles
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In Short
Modern art meets five-star cuisine within this casually elegant space on the second level of the Walker Art Center's recent expansion. A wall of windows offers skyline views of Minneapolis to diners while the minimalist black-and-white decor sets off Puck's striking culinary creations. An upscale, well-dressed crowd feasts mannerly on everything from pot stickers to house-smoked salmon and grilled steak, before heading off to view the renowned contemporary museum's galleries.
User Reviews
sunflowerisa
December 31, 2008
Thank you for the most wonderful experience. My husband and I wanted to celebrate our anniversary with a show and dinner, and we were seated right at the window with a breathtaking view of Minneapolis - and amazing food and wonderful service. We ordered three appetizers and one main dish to share- all were delicate, superb, gorgeous in presentation. We ended the dinner with the die-for dessert of the spoon with the cherry chocolate cake, the restaurant's speciality. We both have traveled and enjoyed cuisines at many places - Tokyo, Paris, Singapore, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and we can say that this is a top-notch restaurant, that we can fully recommend to out of town guests. Also a wonderful place to spend a special evening. Thank you and we are proud to live in the Twin Cities!
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DMAN1708
September 14, 2008
The food is pretty good. However, it's not meaningfully better than the food at the Rainbow or the Seafood Palace on Nicollet ave (in fact, it might be worse). I have had whole fish at those places that were at least as tasty, and certainly about half the price. (the decor and service at those places is also kind of better.) Service was ok. Nice guy, but a bit inattentive. Didn't really care though, since i was with great company. Window is very cool, but not big enough to afford everyone in the restaurant a great view. I had a great view, so i can't complain, but it would be worth waiting for a different table if you weren't near it, since the alternative is a stark white wall. That leads me to what I really don't understand about the place: the decor. The place screams corporate cafeteria. The carpet is ugly. The chairs are like from a waiting room at an airport, and the splotches of color are just sort of cheesy and out of place. also, the lighting is totally underwhelming, especially given some of the architectural interest in the room (plus, the bar is lit up with basic rope lighting which can be bought at lowes for like $3/yard. The ceiling is also very low. It's an awkward space. For it to be as expensive as it is, and for it to be in such a highly regarded museum, which itself is something of an architectural and design marvel, i found the decor to be completely unimpressive (and somewhat disappointing) and without charm or character. Certainly not the decor of a place with $30+ entrees. This is especially troubling since most of its competition are beautiful spaces (e.g., cosmos, chambers kitchen, la belle vie across the street). One other thing -- the kitchen is totally exposed, which normally is cool, but here just resulted in it making the room very hot and imparting a sort of fried food smell. I think this restaurant has some potential, since the food is pretty tasty, but I think they need to rethink it a bit.
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arsenalbrandon
April 19, 2008
I have eaten here several times, for both romantic occasions with my wife and business meals. They always exceed my expectations. Fantastic food and service that is the best in the twin cities. I have eaten almost every entree on the menu although it does change and my favorite (Miso Sake Butterfish) is now some other type of fish. With the ButterFish it is quite possibly one of my favorite all time meals. So if you see it, get it. This is one of the only restaurants that I have ever tipped the waiters 30% because I felt like we had our own personal server even though he had a couple other tables. The chefs in town could learn a lot from Wolfgang on how to run a restaurant. This restaurant is in my top 2 in town, right there with 112. The desserts are also to die for so make sure you leave room. I have tried them all but my favorite is the tres leches, which is always the first dessert I try at a restaurant if they have it. Theirs may be my favorite in the world.
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What to Drink:
The restaurant features a full bar, but welcomes diners to bring their own bottles. A corkage fee applies.
The Extras:
Private party facilities include use of the private Skyline Room, which can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Parking:
Underground pay parking is available at the Walker Art Center.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Carte Blanche, American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, B.Y.O.B., Fine Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Notable Chef, View Dining, Private Rooms, Theater District Dining, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Wolfgang Puck
Smoking Permitted:
No
