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Nicollet Island Inn
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8 reviews for Nicollet Island Inn
Overall, the Sunday brunch was decent. The french toast was great with its crispy outside and soft center, but everything else was ok or a bit sub-standard actually. For example, the duck was quite salty, and when paired with pork, it became even more so, and the mimosas were terribly strong. Who drinks like that so early in the morning, and at Sunday brunch too?
The atmosphere felt...old. I can appreciate history and antiques, but this was just old.
And should I ever decide to move nearby, I learned from watching the people outside, I will have to take up jogging.
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Jeff O. is correct the location is beautiful. The food, on the other hand, not so much. Okay, so they were pushing the new chef's menu and I thought at $25 for three courses, why not?!
The mixed green salad was okay. (Mixed greens over Belgian Endive with oil and red wine vinegar. Nothing special.) The steak was ordered medium and came out rare to med rare. (Some part moo'd when poked with a fork) Potatoes reminded me of frozen hash brown cubed potatoes and they were oily. The ratatouille was dry with an overpowering combination of sage and rosemary. Not pleasing to the eye nor palate. The pineapple bread pudding was edible but not something i'd order again.
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Location is fantastic - the inn is overlooking the Mississippi river.
Dinner started out well - but we received way undercooked sausage and the waiter's attitude was utter indifference. I guess he likes raw pork.
Service was slow - but this is what I've come to expect in downtown Minneapolis.
On the plus side - food was quite good over all (other than the raw sausage). The bouillabaisse was very tasty and the spicy shrimp appetizer was delicious.
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This review is for the Nicollet Island Inn dining room (not the accomodations). We went with a party of 10 and requested a private room. The room was a bit small for 10, it actually seemed more like a room for 7 or 8 max, but the food was quite good. All of the members of our party were satisfied with the service we received and the food ordered. The ambiance of the dining room was nice; however, it seemed a bit dark overall - good for a date, perhaps not so good for a large party.
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I wish I had old money and I'm afraid that monocles and hankerchiefs don't fit my Royal Robbins (with flaps) casual attire.
I was looking for a place to hold a company dinner and my brother recommended this place. It's in a beautiful location and its a fun walk to get there via the Heritage Trail by the river. It's a nice brick building with blue windows and nice flower boxes. Someday, I'd like to come back and try the hotel.
The reception and dinner went very well and my collegues and friends really enjoyed the room (including an outdoor patio), the buffet dinner, and the friendly and attentive service. It was a real hit and I have Jodie at the Nicollet Island Inn for helping me through the details.
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SUNDAY BRUNCH:
Its a very cute hotel and restaurant. I wouldn't come in jeans but for $30 its a good brunch for the girls, or to take your grandma to, they also have a private room you could ask for if you had a little party, I picutre bridal/baby shower. The indoor area is very pretty, dark wood, fresh cut flowers, and a lot of older patrons.
There are five courses and you are able to pick from 3 to 5 items per course. This may sound like a massive amount of food but the portion size isn't out of control and they time it out so its just enough food to make you satisfied but not bursting at the seams. The first course is a basket of pastries at your table and choice of juice, coffee, mimosa or champagne. There is a full bar if you don't like any of these choices. I started with coffe and a scone then moved on to the creme brulee french toast which was delicious. The petit croque monsieur was just okay, I like my bread a bit more toasted. The grilled trout with capers was very good and the bouillabaisse (my friend and I split the two plates so we could taste both) was cooked perfectly. Others ordered the strip steak that looked perfectly done. I was sad the profiteroles were off the menu but I settled for the cheesecake that was accompanied by a tart sorbet, good but nothing memorable.
I had to take a star away for our waiter. We heard the waiter next to our table and he was AMAZING, very friendly and descriptive of all the food he presented. We couldn't get our waiter to smile for the life of us and he was not pleasant to interact with. The host/manager was also a delight so hopefully if you go you won't get our guy.
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More like the Old Money Island Inn.
Make sure to bring your monocles and handkerchiefs when you go here for brunch. The fancy old ladies will be out in force and looking to regulate on anyone who isn't up to the Standard To Which We Are Accustomed.
This is the kind of place with brass plaques on the walls that mention people long dead and money spent long ago.
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I didn't find this place as stuffy as Ian did, but I wasn't overly impressed either. Good meal and good ambiance, and I will probably go back again, but nothing that just makes me crave going to the place. The view from the restaurant isn't great (lots of joggers and horses, but no real river view) and the food is high quality, but not pulse stopping.
Contrary to Ian's review I actually saw a wide range of people in the restaurant, so I wouldn't categorize it as too old or stuffy. But I also wouldn't go out of my way to go back again.
