Dining

Romantic dinners. Power breakfasts. Five-course champagne brunches. Convenient business lunches. Experience them all from the Nicollet Island Inn's scenic dining room--and see why we consistently earn "Best Brunch," "Best View" and "Most Romantic Dining" awards from regional and national publications.

Executive Chef Erick Harcey's cuisine builds on a Classic European foundation with colorful Asian, Southwestern and Mediterranean touches. Chef Erick specializes in preparing international dishes with locally sourced seasonal and organic vegetables, meats, wild game and seafood, including from these renowned establishments:

Thousand Hills Cattle Company
Au Bon Canard
Wild Acres
Wholesome Harvest
Fischer Purebred Hog Farm
Hope Creamery
Great Ciao
Foot Joy Farms
Six Point Family Farms
Roots and Fruits

In addition, all Nicollet Island Inn breads, pastries and desserts are prepared daily in our kitchen by our pastry staff, and our extensive wine list of more than 100 varieties has earned Wine Spectator magazine's Award of Excellence.

Enjoy convenient free parking adjacent to the Inn. After dinner, take a stroll through the scenic Nicollet Island Park--or journey back in time with a horse-drawn carriage ride from the Hitching Company.

To make your dinner reservation, call (612) 331-1800 or click here for online reservations.

For carriage-ride reservations from the Hitching Company, call (612) 338-7777.

Best Place to Host a Reception

Most Romantic Restaurant

Most Romantic Restaurant

Best Romantic Hotel, Best Hotel Dining

Best Brunch

Best Fine Dining

Best View & Best Brunch