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Award-Winning,
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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 | 20
Wedge Salad GF
House-made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, Romaine | 13
Half salad available | 7
Cajun Spiced Colossal Shrimp Caesar Salad GF
House-Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, House-Made Croutons | 26 Salad only (no shrimp) 14, Half Salad 7
Deviled Eggs GF
Bacon & Dark Truffle Shavings | 10
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail GF
5 Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Asian Slaw & Glaze, Ponzu Sauce | 18
Lobster Cakes
Two Lobster Cakes with Sambal Aioli | 20
Biryani Rubbed Scallops GF
Served over Tomatoes, Cucumber, Feta, Red Onion, Borccolini, Caulilini, Dressed with Olive Oil, Lemon, Tarragon, and Dill | 32
Creamy Tomato Spaetzle Soup GFA
Topped with Pesto Oil | 10
Bread Service
Daily Selection | 5
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 | 20
Reuben Sandwich GFA
House-Brined Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Dijon Mustard, Thousand Island Dressing on Pumpernickel | 20
MPLS Cheese Steak Sandwich GFA
Elite Filet Mignon, Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Aged Cheddar, Horseradish Aioli on Cuban Loaf | 23
Nic’s Burger GFA
½ Pound House Ground Filet Mignon, Bacon, Cheddar & Swiss Cheese, Greens, Smoked Tomato Jam, Dijon | 22
Lobster Roll GFA
Lobster Tail Meat, Lemon Tarragon Aioli, Lobster Ghee Chives, Brioche | 28
Entrées
Available 4-close Wed – Saturday, 3-close Sun
Rigatoni GFA
Italian Sausage, Meatballs, Creamy Marinara, Parmesan Cheese | 28
Braised Wagyu Tagliatelle GFA
Wagyu Short Rib, Tomatoes, Broccolini, Onion, Jus, Crème Fraicehe | 39
Seared Duck & Scallops GF
7 oz. Peach Wood Smoked Duck Breast with a’L’orange sauce, Jumbo Scallops with House-made Ponzu Sauce, Brocollini, Caulilini, Asparagus, Potato Planks | 62
Lobster, Chive, & Feta Ravioli
Lobser, Chanterelle-Lobster Cream Sauce, Roasted Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese | 39
Breaded Walleye
Panko-Almond Crusted, MN Wild Rice, Lemon Haricot Verts, Remoulade | 34
Pan Seared Salmon GF
10oz Portion, Cilantro Lime Butter, Hummus, Broccolini & Topped with Olive Tapenade | 38
Seared Seabass GF
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Risotto, Tomato Burre Blanc | 49
12 oz. Broiled Lobster Tail GF
Yukon Gold Smashed Potatoes, Caulilini, Roasted Carrots, Melted Butter | 59
Tandoori Chicken Breast GF
Local MN Larry Schultz Farm, Free Range Organic Chicken, Tandoori Spice, Sautéed Zucchini Noodles, Mango Curry Sauce | 32
10 Oz. Duroc Dry Aged Pork Chop GF
Chef’s Autumn Spice Blend, Cherry Demi BBQ Sauce, Pommes Puree, Sautéed Zucchini Squash, Onion, Tomato | 45
Double Cut Grilled Lamb Chops GFA
Breadcrumb mix of: Horseradish, Roasted Fennel & Onion. Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Buffalo Trace Demi| 49
Also available as a Full Rack of Lamb | 90
Wagyu Skirt Steak GF
Curry Spice Blend, 8oz Cut, Sautéed Broccoli Slaw, Potato Planks, Green Onion Balsamic Vinegar Churri Sauce | 38
Elite Filet Mignon GF
8oz Elite Filet, Roasted Mushrooms, Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Bordelaise | 59
Elite New York Strip GF
12oz Elite New York Strip, Roasted Tri-Color Carrots, Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Topped with Rosemary Peppercorn Demi | 62
Surf & Turf GF
8oz Elite Filet, Lobster Tail, (Choice of 6oz or 12oz) Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Bordelaise | 80/92
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
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail GF
5 Jumbo Shrimp, Asian Slaw & Glaze, and Ponzu Sauce | 17
Cheese Plate GFA
Selection of two Artisan Cheeses, Locally Sourced Honey, and Fruit Compote, Grilled Bread | 18
Deviled Eggs GF
Bacon & Black Truffle Shavings | 10
Creamy Tomato Spaetzle Soup
Pesto Oil | 10
Wedge Salad GF
House-Made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, Romaine | 13
Half salad available | 7
Chopped Salad GF
House-Made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, and Romaine | 14
Add Grilled Chicken Breast | +8
Add 5 Grilled Shrimp | +10
Salmon Salad GF
Maple Syrup-Curry Seared Salmon Filet, Strawberries, Arugula, Mixed Greens, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese Crumbles, Candied Almonds, Strawberry Vinaigrette | 24
Cajun Spiced Colossal Shrimp Caesar Salad GF
House-Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, House-Made Croutons | 26 Salad only (no shrimp) |15, Half salad | 8
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 | 24
Biryani Rubbed Scallops GF
Served over Tomatoes, Cucumber Feta, Red Onion, Broccolini, Caulilini, Dressed with Olive Oil, Lemon, Tarragon, and Dill | 32
Bread Service
Daily Selection | 5
Entrée & 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 | 18
Lobster Roll GFA
Lobster Tail Meat, Lemon Tarragon Aioli, Lobster Ghee Chives, Brioche | 28
Breaded Walleye Sandwich
Panko-Almond Crusted, Batard, Remoulade, Coleslaw | 20
MPLS Cheese Steak Sandwich GFA
Elite Filet Mignon, Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Aged Cheddar,
Horseradish Aioli served on Cuban Loaf| 23
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 | 22
Reuben Sandwich GFA
House-Brined Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Dijon Mustard, & Thousand Island Dressing on Pumpernickel | 20
Steak Frites *
8oz. Bavette Steak, House Steak Sauce | 30
Bacon & Tomato Grilled Cheese
Cheddar Cheese, Cottage Bacon, Tomato on Challah Bread served with a Cup of Tomato Soup | 18
GF = Gluten Free, GFA = Can be made Gluten Free, please ask your server
Brunch Entrées
Steak & Lobster Eggs Benedict
English Muffin, Hollandaise, Hash Browns | 29 All Lobster (no steak) | 33
Cinnamon Tres Leche French Toast
Made with Challah Bread | 18
Corned Beef Hash
Red Peppers, Onions, Corned Beef, Eggs, Hollandaise, Hash Browns | 20
American Breakfast GFA
Two Eggs Any Style, Hash Browns, Toast, Choice of Bacon or Sausage | 20
Breakfast Reuben
Pumpernickel with melted Swiss Cheese, Corned Beef, Sauerkraut, Two Eggs, Hollandaise | 20
Fork & Knife Biscuits & Gravy
Ham & Leeks stacked inside Biscuits and topped with Sausage Gravy and Two Eggs | 20
Sides
One Egg | 7
Two Eggs | 10
White Toast | 5
Pumpernickel Toast | 5
Bacon | 9
Sausage | 8
Hashbrowns | 8
Bread Service
Daily Selection | 5
Beverages
Coffee | 3.50
Tea Service | 5
Coke Products | 3.50
Appetizers / Salads / Soup
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail GF
5 Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Asian Slaw & Glaze, Ponzu Sauce | 18
Cheese Plate GFA
Selection of two Artisan Cheese, Locally Raised Honey, Fruit Compote | 20
Deviled Eggs GF
Bacon & Dark Truffle Shavings | 10
Wedge Salad GF
House-Made Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, Romaine | 13 , Half salad available | 7
Salmon Salad GF
Maple Syrup – Curry Seared Salmon Filet, Strawberries, Arugula, Mixed Greens, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese Crumbles and Candied Almonds, Strawberry Vinaigrette | 24
Creamy Tomato Spaetzle Soup
Pesto Oil | 10
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches served with French Fries, Mixed Greens or
Sweet Potato Fries (+1.50). GF BUN AVAILABLE + 2
Breaded Walleye Sandwich
Batard, Remoulade, Coleslaw | 20
MPLS Cheese Steak Sandwich GFA
Elite Filet Mignon, Sautéed Peppers & Onions, Aged Cheddar, Horseradish Aioli, served on Cuban Loaf | 23
Nic’s Burger GFA (gluten free bun available)
½ Pound House Ground Filet Mignon, Bacon, Cheddar & Swiss Cheeses, Mixed Greens, Smoked Tomato Jam, and Dijon Mustard | 22
Reuben Sandwich GFA
House-Brined Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Dijon Mustard, Thousand Island Dressing, served on Pumpernickel Bread | 20
Lobster Roll GFA
Lobster Tail Meat, Lemon Tarragon Aioli, Lobster Ghee, Chives, Brioche | 28
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 | 12
Bacon Infused Wheatley Vodka | 12
Hot Pepper Infused Wheatley Vodka | 12
Mimosas
Orange Juice | 8
Cranberry “Poinsettia” | 8
Pomegranate “Pomosa” | 8
Pineapple “Soleil” | 8
Peach “Bellini” | 8
Sparkling Cocktails
Aperol Spritz | 10
Campari Spritz | 10
Sparkling Wines
Segura Viudas Sparkling Cava | 9
Risata Moscato d’Asti | 9
High Noon Hard Seltzers
Watermelon | 7
Black Cherry | 7
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
Cocktail List
Oaxaca Old Fashioned
NII Single Barrel Double Reposado Herradura Tequila, Xicaru Plata Mezcal, Agave Simple Syrup, Aztec Chocolate Bitters, Orange Bitters | 15
The Island Fashioned
Buffalo Trace, Cranberry Bitters, Peach Bitters | 15
Ruffled Feathers – ON TAP
Nicollet Island Inn Chicken Cock Single Barrel Bourbon, Norseman Yellowstone Liqueur,Norseman Olympia Liqueur, Tattersall Orange Crema, Angostura Bitters, Cardamom Bitters, Lemon Twist | 15
Winter Old Fashioned – ON TAP
Single Barrel Woodford Rye, St. Elizabeth All Spice & Nux Alpina Walnut Liqueur, Smoked Cinnamon Bitters, Toasted Almond Bitters & Cinnamon Simple Syrup | 15
Naked & Famous
Xicaru Mezcal, Aperol, Norseman Yellowstone, Lime Juice | 15
Lock & Dam Old Fashioned
Red Locks Irish Whisky, Raw Sugar Cube, Old Forester Bohemian Bitters, Cardamom Bitters | 15
Coffee Negroni
Ford’s Gin, Fusetti Amaro, Punt e Mes Sweet Vermouth, Mr. Black Coffee Liqueur | 15
Espresso Martini
Wheatley Vodka, Chilled Espresso, Mr Black Coffee Liqueur, Honey Simple Syrup | 15
Paloma
Silver Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Salted Rim, Add Xicaru Mezcal to make it a “Smoky Paloma” Add Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur to make it a “Spicy Paloma” | 15
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.
Appetizers, Salad, & Soup
Cheese Plate GFA
Selection of two Artisan Cheeses, Locally Raised Honey, Fruit Compote | 17
Wedge Salad GF
Buttermilk Ranch & Blue Cheese Dressing, Hard Boiled Egg, Tomatoes, Bacon, Red Onions, Romaine | 11
Cajun Spiced Colossal Shrimp GF
House-Made Caesar Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, House-Made Croutons | 25 (just the salad 12)
Deviled Eggs GF
Bacon & Dark Truffle Shavings | 9
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail GF
5 Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Asian Slaw & Glaze, Ponzu Sauce | 17
Lobster Cakes
Two Lobster Cakes with Sambal Aioli | 16
Root Vegetable Soup
Roasted Root Vegetables, Cream, Crumbled Bacon & Croutons | 9
Sandwiches
All Sandwiches served with French Fries
GLUTEN FREE BUN AVAILABLE + 2
Breaded Walleye Sandwich
Batard, Remoulade, Coleslaw. Comes with Frech Fries | 17
Reuben Sandwich GFA
House-Brined Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Dijon Mustard, Thousand Island Dressing on Pumpernickel | 17
MPLS Cheese Steak Sandwich GFA
Filet Mignon, Sautéed Peppers, Onions, Aged Cheddar, Horseradish Aioli on Cuban Loaf | 20
Nic’s Burger GFA
½ Pound House Ground Filet Mignon, Bacon, Cheddar & Swiss Cheese, Greens, Smoked Tomato Jam, Dijon | 20
Lobster Roll GFA
Lobster Tail Meat, Lemon Tarragon Aioli, Lobster Ghee Chives, Brioche | 27
Hot Turkey Sandwich
Served Open-Faced, Challah Bread, Jalapeno Aioli, Goat Cheese, Rosemary Gravy | 17
Entrées
Available 4-close Wed – Saturday, 3-close Sun
Rigatoni GFA
Italian Sausge, Meatballs, Creamy Marinara, Parmesan Cheese | 27
Braised Wagyu Tagliatelle GFA
Wagyu Short Rib, Tomatoes, Broccolini, Onion, Jus, Crème Fraicehe | 39
Breaded Walleye
MN Wilf Rice, Lemon Haricot Verts, Remoulade | 29
Pan Seared Salmon GF
10oz Portion, Cilantro Lime Butter, Hummus, Broccolini & Topped with Olive Tapenade | 32
Seared Seabass GF
Roasted Garlic Parmesan Risotto, Tomato Ragu | 46
Seafood Linguine in Clam Sauce
Colossal Shrimp, Lobster, Scallop, Onions, Cabbage, Red Pepper, Green Onions, Parmesan Cheese | 43
Chef’s Lobster Bisque Pot Pie
4oz or 6oz of Lobster Tail Meat, Mirepoix, Herbs, Cream, Lobster Stock | 44/54
Tandoori Chicken Breast GF
Tandoori Spice, Sauteed Zucchini Noodles, Mango Curry Sauce | 28
10oz Duroc Dry Aged Pork Chop
Chef’s Secret Dry Rub Spice, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Artichoke, Asparagus, Apple-Craberry Chutney, Honey Apple Glaze | 42
Wagyu Skirt Steak GF
8oz Cut, Sautéed Broccoli Slaw, Green Onion Balsamic Vinegar Churri Sauce | 38
Prime Filet Mignon GF
8oz USDA Prime Filet, Roasted Mushrooms, Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Bordelaise | 52
Elite New York Strip GF
12oz Elite New Yor Strip, Roasted Tri-Color Carrots, Asparagus, Pommes Puree, Topped with Pearl Onions and Bacon Lardons | 59
Surf & Turf GF
8oz USDA Prime Filet, 7oz Lobster Tail, Asparagus, Pommes Puree | 76
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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