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The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
The News Room, Minneapolis, MN
The News Room, Minneapolis, MN

The News Room

4.6 (1339)
$30 and under
American
990 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for happy hour
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
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 1,339 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The News Room offers a vibrant dining experience with "great menu selections," a "casual atmosphere," and attentive service. Highlights include the "amazing" food, diverse beverage options, and unique decor. Despite some service inconsistencies, it's praised for being a "great place" for both casual meals and pre-event dining.
1,339 Reviews
  1. Carter

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Melanie

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. Sandy

    Minneapolis29 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Jonathan was terrific, the food was good. Good price for value.

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  4. Dave

    Phoenix7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. Service was great. This is a neat place to visit for lunch or dinner.

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  5. Joe VIP

    Tahoe67 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience for our business meeting dinner, great menu selections and wide beverage options to choose from, service was spot on too!

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  6. Cynthia

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have always wanted to eat here and finally got a chance today. I was I town for a play. The food and service were awesome. The atmosphere was very fitting for the restaurant name.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prompt service, friendly attentive wait staff.Delicious food and drinks. Clean restrooms.

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  8. William VIP

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at the NewsRoom. Highly recommended!

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  9. TJRF

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is a "service charge" added to the bill. FYI

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  10. CWB1

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great casual atmosphere. Walleye fish n chips were great.

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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 4.6 stars by 1339 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Minneapolis
  5. Downtown / North Loop

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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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