Menus

Award-Winning,
Chef-Crafted Menus

The Nicollet Island Inn has been serving classic American cuisine in a relaxing, elegant environment for over 40 years. Scroll down to view our current menus and make your reservation!

Dining Room Hours

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 11am – 9pm
Saturday | 9am – 9pm
Sunday | 9am – 8pm

Appetizers, Salad, & Soup

Cheese Plate GFA

Selection of two Artisan Cheeses, Locally Raised Honey, Fruit Compote | 21

Wedge Salad GF

House-made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, Romaine | 15
Half salad available | 9

Cajun Spiced Colossal Shrimp Caesar Salad GF

House-Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, House-Made Croutons  28 | Salad only (no shrimp) 15, | Half Salad 9

Deviled Eggs GF

Bacon & Dark Truffle Shavings | 11

Grilled Shrimp Cocktail GF

5 Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Asian Slaw & Glaze, Ponzu Sauce | 19

Lobster Cakes

Two Lobster Cakes with Sambal Aioli | 21

Creamy Tomato Spaetzle Soup GFA 

Topped with Pesto Oil | 11

Bread Service

Daily Selection | 6

 

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches served with French Fries, Mixed Greens or Sweet Potato Fries (+1.50)
GLUTEN FREE BUN AVAILABLE + 2

Breaded Walleye Sandwich

Panko-Almond Crusted, Batard, Remoulade, Coleslaw | 22

Reuben Sandwich GFA

House-Brined Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island Dressing on Pumpernickel | 22

MPLS Cheese Steak Sandwich GFA

Elite Filet Mignon, Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Aged Cheddar, Horseradish Aioli on Cuban Loaf | 24

Nic’s Burger GFA

½ Pound House Ground Elite Filet Mignon, Bacon, Cheddar & Swiss Cheese, Greens, Smoked Tomato Jam, Dijon | 23

Lobster Roll GFA

Lobster Tail Meat, Lemon Tarragon Aioli, Lobster Ghee, Chives, Arugula, Brioche | 30

 

Vegetarian & Vegan

Gluten Free Gnocchi GF

Roasted Mushrooms, Roasted Garlic, Sage Cream Cheese Sauce, Parmesan Cheese | 24

Impossible Burger  GF

Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions, Swiss Cheese, Whole Grain Mustard, Served with French Fries | 27

Tofu & Vegetable Fried Rice  GF

Cocoa Aminos, Ponzu, Marinated Tofu, Fresh Fennel, Carrot Ribbon Garnish | 23

 

Entrées

Available 4-close Wed – Saturday, 3-close Sun

Rigatoni GFA

Italian Sausage, Meatballs, Marinara, Parmesan Cheese | 30

Braised Wagyu Tagliatelle GFA

Wagyu Short Rib, Tomatoes, Broccolini, Onion, Jus, Crème Fraicehe | 41

Lobster, Chive, & Feta Ravioli

Lobser, Chanterelle-Lobster Cream Sauce, Roasted Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese | 41

Breaded Walleye

Panko-Almond Crusted, MN Wild Rice, Lemon Haricot Verts, Remoulade | 36

Pan Seared Salmon GF

10oz Portion, Cilantro Lime Butter, Hummus, Broccolini & Topped with Olive Tapenade | 40

Pan-Seared Branzino GF

“Mediterranean Sea Bass”  Roasted Garlic Parmesan Risotto, Tomato Burre Blanc | 36

12 oz. Broiled Lobster Tail GF

Plank Potatoes, Caulilini, Roasted Carrots, Melted Butter | 62

Tandoori Chicken Breast GF

Local MN Larry Schultz Farm, Free Range Organic Chicken, Tandoori Spice, Sautéed Zucchini Noodles, Mango Curry Sauce | 34

10 Oz. Dry Aged Duroc Pork Chop GF

Broccolini, Pomme Puree, Whiskey Soy Demi Glace, Ginger Garlic Dry Rub | 47

Double Cut Grilled Lamb Chops GFA

Breadcrumb mix of: Horseradish, Roasted Fennel & Onion. Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Buffalo Trace Demi| 52
Also available as a Full Rack of Lamb | 94

Butcher’s Choice Hanger Steak GF

Curry Spice Blend, 8oz Cut, Plank Potatoes, Roasted Carrots,  Mixed Vegetable Slaw, House-made Chimchurri | 41

Elite Filet Mignon GF

8oz Elite Filet, Roasted Mushrooms, Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Bordelaise | 62

Elite New York Strip GF

12oz Elite New York Strip, Roasted Tri-Color Carrots, Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Topped with Rosemary Peppercorn Demi | 65

Surf & Turf GF

8oz Elite Filet, Lobster Tail, (Choice of 6oz or 12oz) Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Bordelaise | 84/97

 

 

 

 

GF = Gluten Free, GFA = Can be made Gluten Free, please ask your server
Gluten Free Rigatoni & Tagliatelle require advance notice for preparation

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