Owamni by The Sioux Chef

$$$ • American, Gluten-Free, Pet Friendly

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420 S 1st St, Minneapolis
(612) 444-1846

About Owamni by The Sioux Chef

Owamni by The Sioux Chef provides a unique dining experience focused on native ingredients, showcasing pre-colonization food in a fine dining setting. The menu includes delicious dishes like bison tacos, duck, and sweet potatoes. The bison ribeye is particularly impressive, with a flavor that highlights the quality of the meat. The restaurant offers a beautiful view of the Mississippi River and a lovely patio, creating a great atmosphere for celebrations or date nights. The service is friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, with a server who explains the menu and the restaurant’s concept well. The restaurant's space is simple, with indigenous music playing in the background, adding to the cozy vibe. Visitors can enjoy the incredible view while savoring healthy, flavorful meals made with pre-colonial ingredients—no gluten or additives are needed. Starters like white fish bean dip and sweet potatoes lead to main courses such as large black cod or bison ribeye, which are cooked to perfection. Sharing dishes like mushroom soup, lobster with beans, seasoned onions, corn chips, and raspberries create a memorable experience. The restaurant emphasizes understanding the history behind the food, making each meal more meaningful. Owamni is a destination on the river, with a menu that offers a flavorful, innovative taste of Native American cuisine, complemented by drinks like tea and cocktails. The restaurant combines great food, a stunning view, and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a special place to enjoy a native culinary experience.

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Owamni by The Sioux Chef Reviews

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Service
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The duck dish was over cooked and the arepa was extremely hard to eat as the outer crust was uneatable. The sauce was the only highlight of the dish. Braised greens were all one note and mushy. The Marichou was under seasoned and very bland.

My friend and I had an incredible time at Owamni. My compliments to the chef. Truly one of a kind experience. The food was outstanding from start to finish ( presentation, flavor profile, texture, all natural and full of character). There’s not a place that’s more unique than Owamni in Minnesota, in my opinion . I highly recommend this establishment, and I wish you prosperity and success.

What an amazing experience start to finish. We have been wanting to try this restaurant for a long time and it happened to work this weekend. If we could’ve ordered one of everything on the menu we would have. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was excellent. Can’t wait to come back.

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Monday Closed
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday 11AM - 9PM
Friday 11AM - 9PM
Saturday 10AM - 9PM
Sunday 10AM - 9PM
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