Minneapolis: Riverwalk Food Tour with Tastings
Explore Minneapolis’s Mill District and St Anthony on Main on a guided food tour. Sample food at Minnesota’s first Thai restaurant, enjoy homemade ice cream, and sip l...
Indigena by Owamni is an american restaurant in Mill District, Minneapolis.
Editorially verified June 2, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Bison steak, Wild rice
Must order: Bison steak with smoked blue corn and the maple-glazed walleye when in season.
Tip: Doubled in size from Water Works; 204 indoor seats plus 100 patio. Book three months ahead for weekend dinner; bar seats walk-in at 17:00.
Explore Minneapolis’s Mill District and St Anthony on Main on a guided food tour. Sample food at Minnesota’s first Thai restaurant, enjoy homemade ice cream, and sip l...
Taste your way through Minneapolis’s North Loop and St. Anthony with 6 delicious dishes, from pizza and pierogies to cheese curds while uncovering the city’s stories, ...
Savor themed buffets as you cruise Lake Minnetonka. Enjoy burgers, tacos, pizza, or brunch on the water, with scenic views and a relaxed atmosphere.
Address: 818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Gustavo Romero's Oro by Nixta on Northeast 2nd Street runs a masa-focused kitchen in Minneapolis since 2023. Kitchen leans mexican, masa-focused.
Signature: Heirloom-corn tacos, Masa platos
Order: The tasting of heirloom-corn tacos and the platos with seasonal masa.
Tip: Reservations recommended but walk-ins fit at the bar. Ten-seat mezcal bar; Wednesday-Saturday 16:00-21:00.
Alex Roberts's Alma on University Avenue has run Minneapolis's seasonal-American room since 1999. James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2010 winner.
Signature: Three-course prix fixe, Seasonal tasting
Order: The three-course prix fixe with the heritage pork main and the seasonal stone fruit dessert.
Tip: The cafe at the front serves all-day pastries; book the dining room three weeks out. The B+B upstairs is the splurge.
Steven Brown's Tilia on West 43rd has run a Linden Hills neighbourhood bistro in Minneapolis since 2011. James Beard semifinalist French-American room.
Signature: Tilia burger, Buttermilk biscuits
Order: The Tilia burger with bone marrow butter and the buttermilk biscuits at brunch.
Tip: Walk-ins only for the bar; book the dining room a week out. Weekend brunch line forms by 09:30.
Isaac Becker's Bar La Grassa on Washington Avenue has run the North Loop's defining Italian in Minneapolis since 2009. James Beard Best Chef Midwest 2011.
Signature: Soft egg and lobster bruschetta, Gnocchi with cauliflower
Order: Soft egg and lobster bruschetta and the gnocchi with cauliflower.
Tip: Bar walk-ins open at 17:00; the bruschetta menu prints 12 options daily. Order three to share.
Christina Nguyen's Hai Hai on University NE has run Southeast Asian street food in Minneapolis since 2018. Located in Northeast. Priced at $$$.
Signature: Banh xeo crepe, Khao soi
Order: Banh xeo turmeric crepe and the khao soi northern Thai curry noodles.
Tip: Saturday lunch dim sum cart pulls hot bites from a steamer. Tiki-style cocktails on the back patio in summer.
Ann Ahmed's Lat14 in Golden Valley runs refined Southeast Asian cooking in the Twin Cities since 2017. James Beard semifinalist; menu maps the 14th latitude.
Signature: Salt-baked branzino, Wagyu yum nua
Order: Salt-baked branzino with green nam jim and the Wagyu yum nua.
Tip: Sunday lunch family-style is the easy seat. Book three weeks out for Friday or Saturday dinner.