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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
Classic Shrimp Cocktail GF
5 Jumbo Shrimp cooked in House-made Lobster Stock, served with traditional Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Lemon Wedge | 19
Lobster Cakes
Two Lobster Cakes with Sambal Aioli | 21
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
A Minnesotan tradition. Native Minnesota Wild Rice, Vegetables, House-made Stock | 12
Bread Service
Crispy French Batard broiled with light butter, served with choice of Soft Butter or Chef’s Compound Butter | 7
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
Prime 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
Bolognese Tagliatelle GFA
Mirepoix, Slow-braised Wagyu Beef Short Rib, House-made Reduction Sauce, Burrata Mozzarella Cheese | 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
Chicken Bryan
Larry Schultz Organic Chicken Breasts Seared and Oven Roasted, Goat Cheese, Basil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Creamy Lime Butter Finish, served with Bucatini Pasta | 34
Coq au Vin
Larry Schultz Organic Chicken Leg & Thigh, Bacon Lardons, Onions, MN Wild Rice, Roasted Carrots, with a Natural Chicken Jus and Red Wine Reduction | 36
10 Oz. Dry Aged Duroc Pork Chop GF
Broccolini, Pomme Puree, Whiskey Soy Demi Glace, Ginger Garlic Dry Rub | 47
Double Cut Grilled Rack of Lamb GFA
New Zealand Lamb butchered in-house, seasoned and grilled, topped with seasoned breadcrumb, served with House-made Buffalo Trace Demi-Glace 52
Double order | 94
8 oz Zabuton “Denver” Steak GF
Beef Shoulder, Richly Marbled, Seared, Plank Potatoes, Haricot Vert. Chef recommends between Rare & Medium | 55
Prime Filet Mignon GF
8oz Seared Filet, Roasted Cremini Mushrooms, Asparagus, Pomme Pure?e, House-made Demi Glace | 62
Prime New York Strip GF
12oz New York Cut of Prime Beef, Oven-roasted Carrots, Asparagus, Pomme Puree, Rosemary Demi-Glace | 65
Surf & Turf GF
8oz Prime Filet, Lobster Tail (choice of 6oz or 12oz), Pomme Pure?e, Asparagus, House-made Demi Glaze | 84/97
GF = Gluten Free, GFA = Can be made Gluten Free, please ask your server
Gluten Free Rigatoni & Tagliatelle require advance notice for preparation
Appetizers, Salad & Soup
Classic Shrimp Cocktail GF
5 Jumbo Shrimp Cooked in House-made Lobster Stock, Traditional Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Lemon Wedge | 19
Cheese Plate GFA
Selection of two Artisan Cheeses, Locally Sourced Honey, and Fruit Compote, Grilled Bread | 21
Deviled Eggs GF
Bacon & Black Truffle Shavings | 11
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
A Minnesota tradition. Native Minnesota Wild Rice, Vegetables, House-made Stock | 12
Wedge Salad GF
House-Made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, Romaine | 15
Half salad available | 9
Chopped Salad GF
House-Made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, and Romaine | 15
Add Grilled Chicken Breast | +9
Add 5 Grilled Shrimp | +11
Salmon Salad GF
Maple Syrup-Curry Seared Salmon Filet, Strawberries, Arugula, Mixed Greens, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese Crumbles, Candied Almonds, Strawberry Vinaigrette | 26
Cajun Colossal Shrimp Caesar Salad GF
Cajun-Spiced Colossal Shrimp, House-Made Caeser Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, House-Made Croutons 28 | Salad only (no shrimp) |15, Half salad | 9
Nicollet Island Chef Salad GF
Grilled 6oz Chicken Breast, 3 Grilled Shrimp, Cheddar & Swiss Cheese, Cherry Tomatoes, Hard Boiled Egg, Red Onion, Arugula, Romaine and Mixed Greens with a Green Goddess Dressing | 25
Bread Service
Crispy French Batard broiled with light butter, served with choice of Soft Butter or Chef’s Compound Butter | 7
Entrées & Sandwiches
All Sandwiches served with French Fries, Mixed Greens or
Sweet Potato Fries (+1.50). GF BUN AVAILABLE + 2
Omelette du Jour
Served with Mixed Greens or French Fries, Ask your server for today’s selection | 19
Lobster Roll GFA
Lobster Tail Meat, Lemon Tarragon Aioli, Lobster Ghee and Chives on Brioche | 30
Breaded Walleye Sandwich
Panko-Almond Crusted, Batard, Remoulade, Coleslaw | 22
MPLS Cheese Steak Sandwich GFA
Prime Filet Mignon, Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Aged Cheddar,
Horseradish Aioli served on Cuban Loaf| 24
Nic’s Burger GFA (gluten free bun available + 2)
½ Pound House Ground Filet Mignon, Bacon, Cheddar & Swiss Cheeses, Mixed Greens, Smoked Tomato Jam, and Dijon served | 23
Reuben Sandwich GFA
House-Brined Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Dijon Mustard, & Thousand Island Dressing on Pumpernickel | 22
Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Turkey, Apple, and Brie Grilled Cheese on Toasted Croissant Bread with Roasted Grape and Balsamic Aioli, served with a cup of Wild Rice Soup | 22
Impossible Burger GF
Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions, Swiss Cheese, Whole Grain Mustard, Served with French Fries | 27
GF = Gluten Free, GFA = Can be made Gluten Free, please ask your server
Brunch Entrées
Steak & Lobster Eggs Benedict
English Muffin, Hollandaise, Hash Browns | 31 All Lobster (no steak) | 33
Cinnamon Tres Leche French Toast
Made with Challah Bread | 19
Corned Beef Hash
Red Peppers, Onions, Corned Beef, Eggs, Hollandaise, Hash Browns | 21
American Breakfast GFA
Two Eggs Any Style, Hash Browns, Toast, Choice of Bacon or Sausage | 21
Breakfast Reuben
Pumpernickel with melted Swiss Cheese, Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Two Eggs, Hollandaise | 21
Fork & Knife Biscuits & Gravy
Ham & Leeks stacked inside Biscuits and topped with Sausage Gravy and Two Eggs | 21
Sides
One Egg | 7
Two Eggs | 11
White Toast | 5
Pumpernickel Toast | 5
Bacon | 10
Sausage | 10
Hashbrowns | 10
Bread Service
Crispy French Batard broiled with light butter, served with choice of Soft Butter or Chef’s Compound Butter | 7
Beverages
Coffee or Tea Service | 5
Coke Products | 4
Appetizers / Salads / Soup
Classic Shrimp Cocktail GF
5 Jumbo Shrimp Cooked in House-made Lobster Stock, Traditional Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette, Lemon Wedge | 19
Cheese Plate GFA
Selection of two Artisan Cheeses, Locally Raised Honey, Fruit Compote | 21
Deviled Eggs GF
Bacon & Dark Truffle Shavings | 11
Wedge Salad GF
House-Made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, Romaine | 15 , Half salad available | 9
Salmon Salad GF
Maple Syrup – Curry Seared Salmon Filet, Strawberries, Arugula, Mixed Greens, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese Crumbles and Candied Almonds, Strawberry Vinaigrette | 26
Creamy Wild Rice Soup
A Minnesota tradition. Native Minnesota Wild Rice, Vegetables, House-made Stock | 12
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches served with French Fries, Mixed Greens or
Sweet Potato Fries (+1.50). GF BUN AVAILABLE + 2
Breaded Walleye Sandwich
Panko Almond Crusted, Batard, Remoulade, Coleslaw | 22
MPLS Cheese Steak Sandwich GFA
Prime Filet Mignon, Sautéed Peppers & Onions, Aged Cheddar, Horseradish Aioli, served on Cuban Loaf | 24
Nic’s Burger GFA (gluten free bun available +2)
½ Pound House Ground Filet Mignon, Bacon, Cheddar & Swiss Cheeses, Mixed Greens, Smoked Tomato Jam, and Dijon Mustard | 23
Impossible Burger GF
Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions, Swiss Cheese, Whole Grain Mustard, Served with French Fries | 27
Reuben Sandwich GFA
House-Brined Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Dijon Mustard, Thousand Island Dressing, served on Pumpernickel Bread | 22
Lobster Roll GFA
Lobster Tail Meat, Lemon Tarragon Aioli, Lobster Ghee, Chives, Brioche | 30
GF = Gluten Free, GFA = Can be made Gluten Free, please ask your server
Brunch Cocktails
Bloody Mary Selection
Made with Natural Blonde® Bloody Mary Mix
Regular with Wheatley Vodka | 13
Bacon Infused Wheatley Vodka | 13
Hot Pepper Infused Wheatley Vodka | 13
Mimosas
Orange Juice | 10
Cranberry “Poinsettia” | 10
Pomegranate “Pomosa” | 10
Pineapple “Soleil” | 10
Peach “Bellini” | 10
Sparkling Cocktails
Aperol Spritz | 11
Campari Spritz | 11
Sparkling Wines
Segura Viudas Sparkling Cava | 10
Risata Moscato d’Asti | 10
High Noon Hard Seltzers
Watermelon | 9
Black Cherry | 9
Dessert Menu
Adult Root Beer Float GFA
Spiced Rum, Dark Rum, Sebastian Joe’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | 10
Chocolate Mousse GF
Whipped Cream, Cookie Tuile | 11
Apple Delight
Apple Pie Filling, Puff Pastry, Sebastian Joe’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, Cinnamon, Caramel Sauce | 9
House-Made Chocolate Chip Cookies
Two Cookies Served Warm with Sebastian Joe’s Vanilla Bean Ice Cream | 9
NY Style Cheesecake
Frangelico Liqueur, Macerated Black Amarena Cherries & Sauce | 9
Sebastian Joe’s Ice Cream
Seasonal Flavors | 5/8
Nic’s Signature Cake for Two
Our signature dessert is a rich chocolatey cake large enough to share. 20
Please order at the same time as your entree to allow time for preparation
Cocktail List
Michter’s Boulevardier
Michter’s Sour Mash Whiskey, Foro Amaro, Punt E Mes Sweet Vermouth, Orange Twist | 16
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
NII Single Barrel Double Reposado Herradura Tequila, Xicaru Plata Mezcal, Agave Simple Syrup, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Orange Bitters | 16
Lock and Dam Old Fashioned
Paddy’s Irish Whiskey, Raw Sugar Cube, Old Forester Bohemian Bitters, Cardamom Bitters | 16
Paper Plane
Michter’s Bourbon, Aperol, Foro Amaro, Lemon Juice | 16
In Bourbon We Trust
Michter’s Bourbon & Rye, Punt E Mes Sweet Vermouth, Giffard Triple Sec, Orange Twist | 17
Amaretto Sour
Lazzaroni Amaretto, NII Single Barrel Nassif Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White Substitute, Lemon & Cherry Flag
| 16
Paloma
Silver Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Salted Rim |16
Add Xicaru Mezcal to make it a “Smoky Paloma”
Add Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur to make it a “Spicy Paloma
Sunflower
Gin, Giffard Triple Sec, Giffard Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Anise Liqueur Rinse, Lemon Twist |16
The Island Fashioned
Buffalo Trace, Cranberry Bitters, Peach Bitters |16
Sweater Weather Old Fashioned (on tap)
Old Forester Rye and Benchmark Bourbon, Walnut and All Spice Liqueur, Cinnamon Honey Simple Syrup, Toasted Almond & Smoked Cinnamon Bitters, Orange Twist |16
Black Manhatten
Sazerac Rye, Foro Amaro, Orange and Angostura Bitters, Orange Twist |16
Naked & Famous
Xicaru Mezcal, Aperol, Norseman Yellowstone, Lime Juice | 16
Last Word
Beefeater Gin, Norseman Olympia Liqueur, Maraschino Liqueur, fresh Lime Juice | 16
Espresso Martini
Wheatley Vodka, Chilled Espresso, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, Honey Simple Syrup | 16
2oz Eagle Rare Bourbon
Neat or On the Rocks | 14
Add $3.50 for an Old Fashioned, Manhattan or Boulevardier
2oz Blanton’s
Neat or On the Rocks | 17
Add $3.50 for an Old Fashioned, Manhattan or Boulevardier
We have coffee, tea and a variety of After Dinner Drinks and Digestif Cocktails to enjoy with your dessert.
Our craft cocktail list is regularly updated with new items. Please consult our bartender for a current list of offerings and recommendations.
New Spirit Arrivals
Nic’s Bar has an extensive selection of Bourbon, Whiskey, Scotch and Mezcal with
rare and hard-to-find bottles arriving all the time. Ask your server for a list of our latest additions.
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