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The News Room, Minneapolis, MN

The News Room

4.4
4.4
1338 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • 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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (612) 343-0073
  • 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 1,338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The News Room offers a lively dining experience with a "cool atmosphere" and "unique décor." Many guests praise the "great food" and "friendly service," with highlights including the "brie cheese curds" and "chicken and waffles." While service can be slow at times, the restaurant remains a popular pre-theater choice.

1,338 Reviews
  1. Cynthia

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Sophia

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Took a group of visiting friends here and it was such a hit. I would definitely recommend and will go again. Food was great and so was the atmosphere, the only downfall was our server didn’t stop by frequently to refill waters/check in.

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  7. Venu

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrible experience by rude bartender. Never returning again.

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  8. nicholas

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Getting seated and ordering was a normal restaurant experience. Once we got our food we notice it was a little off. We both got the Valentine's special so steak, shrimp, green beans, and mashed potatoes. The first thing we noticed was the steak was not rested. It was leaking all over the place. The mashed potatoes looked like they had sat under a heat lamp waiting on the steak. The shrimp was good though. We also got the brussel sprouts to share. It was more like a brush sprout slaw but it wasn't that bad. It was very, very salty due though. It was fine when mixed with the potatoes and steak. I wouldnt recommend getting steak or the brussel sprouts to anyone. Maybe the other dishes are ok but we were very disappointed with our food. We didn't say anything partially because no one ever came over to our table after our food showed up. No one ever came over and asked if we wanted another drink or to see if our food was ok. They weren't busy and I could see people just standing around so they could have easily come over. Overall I would not recommend anyone to go here.

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  9. Katria

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great server. He did a fantastic job handling our large group.

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  10. Brianna

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The avocado toast deserves a 15/10! SOOOO GOOD! Def recommend

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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 4.4 stars by 1338 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (612) 343-0073
  • 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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