This is an experience not to miss. I didn't quite know what to expect given it's pre-colonization food in a fine dining format. But the food was excellent, unpretentious, flavorful, and filling. We were there for a special tasting menu night, which might differ from regular nights. Nice big drink menu for people not drinking alcohol. Bison ribeye is to die for. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant for a celebration or date night, overlooking the river and what was/is indigenous land.
Mark Ritchie
Outstanding. Decolonizing food is so important for food sovereignty. Went last time I was in Minneapolis and will go back.
Wade Schroeder
Owamni by The Sioux Chef has been at the top of my restaurant list for a few years and the stars aligned last night when my wife and I went as part of my 60th birthday celebration. I love what everything The Sioux Chef has created here and fully support the absence of colonial ingredients because of how it aligns with my core beliefs like respect for all, simplicity and sustainability.
Olga Sydorenko
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.
Rachel Hurt Prizler
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.
Kenzi Jo
Had an absolutely wonderful experience eating here! I’m Algonquian Blackfoot, so I’ve been dying to come here and check it out- my expectations were exceeded! Service was great, food was amazing, atmosphere was chill but still upscale. We had the bison rib eye, and the elk with wojapi.
Chez and Aaron Courts
Great food, very unique in today’s restaurants selections. The smoked rack of elk was cooked beautifully. If you want to try something different, try Owamni. Just be ready to spend a little more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Game
D. Thomas Griep
Love the locally sourced food and being minimally processed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Magical Red
A friend and I ate at Owamni yesterday and overall the experience was fun! I am finding it a difficult restaurant to review, namely because the food wasn't that great, but the overall experience was great.
We had lunch reservations at 1230 pm and arrived a few minutes before the designated time (there is pay parking right outside the Owamni). The restaurant was hopping when we arrived and the view of the Mississippi was delightful. It had snowed a few days prior and so I had a view of a winter wonderland.
We were promptly seated and after a bit of chatting we ordered the Marichou, multiple corn tacos, tomato walnut soup, and a berry cobbler (the waitress told us that the blue bread in the cobbler took 20 minutes to prepare so we ordered this straight away). My friend got a turkey taco as well and later the softkee.
The waitress was a tad rigid, but this didn't detract from the experience. My word, within minutes of ordering all the dishes arrived!!! (except the softkee which was ordered later and of course the crumble which took time to prepare). This was quite quick, but I didn't feel as though we were being rushed through...it was just very quick.
The corn tacos were really, really good, the best dish by far in my opinion (so good, that I ordered a second one). My friend really enjoyed the Sofkee, but it was a tad sweet for me (though you should know that I am very sensitive to sweet). It really is like a dessert porridge. The Marichou was just ok-- it really needed something more, like butter or perhaps a sauce to give it dynamism. It's too bad, because it had tremendous potential. I did not like the tomato walnut soup at all and the berry crumble was awful in my opinion. This was disappointing. My friend did not like her turkey taco either.
As for drinks, I had a scrumptious latte (I ordered a decaf latte initially, but I was informed that they do not have decaf coffee). My friend ordered some type of cacao tea which she loved.
The bill was quite over the top for what you get in my opinion, but all in all it was a fun experience in downtown Minneapolis on a wintry day. Something to do once in my opinion.
Lived up to the hype! Bean dip and sweet potatoes are a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potatoes, Bean Spread
Alyssa
A beautiful, unique, and delicious experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ehab Jaber
Beautiful dinning experience. As a group of 5, we ordered all 5 entrées and a few small portion items from both sides of the menu including the plant based side. Flavors were elegant. No presence of heavy spice which was not needed. Owamni does not serve pork, chicken, beef or dairy. For main entrées, we had: Rack of Elk Duck Elk meatloaf Bison steak Squash with wild rice We also indulged in something similar to a Bison carpaccio. Turkey tacos. Bison Chilli which had a perfect amount of spice to it to warm you up from the inside. Spicy sweet potatoes. A bean dip and a white fish dip. Entrées were a good size portion as you'll see from the pics. Vegetarians, and dare I say vegans, rejoice. Plenty of options for dinner. With all the food, we were full but not uncomfortable. I have a big appetite and it was very much satisfied with leftovers to take home. Don't forget about their hot teas which you can have hot or cold. Sweet or not. The atmosphere left something to be desired. I would've thought the decor would match to menu and the concept of the restaurant. But that's ok. The food, it's presentation, the flavors and the service were all above and beyond.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Chicken
Five stars all around!! Very good food and service. Everyone was very nice. The food was fresh and delicious, also the dessert!! Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emmy_kitty
Great atmosphere and presentation. Very tasty all around, the sweet potato’s were my favorite. In addition to delicious food it’s very informative about the culture and has all the traditional names for dishes. Helpful staff, they checked in and answered any questions we had. I wish I had pictures but I was too busy enjoying everything.
Loved the food loved the experience ❤️
This is an experience not to miss. I didn't quite know what to expect given it's pre-colonization food in a fine dining format. But the food was excellent, unpretentious, flavorful, and filling. We were there for a special tasting menu night, which might differ from regular nights. Nice big drink menu for people not drinking alcohol. Bison ribeye is to die for. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant for a celebration or date night, overlooking the river and what was/is indigenous land.
Outstanding. Decolonizing food is so important for food sovereignty. Went last time I was in Minneapolis and will go back.
Owamni by The Sioux Chef has been at the top of my restaurant list for a few years and the stars aligned last night when my wife and I went as part of my 60th birthday celebration. I love what everything The Sioux Chef has created here and fully support the absence of colonial ingredients because of how it aligns with my core beliefs like respect for all, simplicity and sustainability.
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.
Had an absolutely wonderful experience eating here! I’m Algonquian Blackfoot, so I’ve been dying to come here and check it out- my expectations were exceeded! Service was great, food was amazing, atmosphere was chill but still upscale. We had the bison rib eye, and the elk with wojapi.
Great food, very unique in today’s restaurants selections. The smoked rack of elk was cooked beautifully. If you want to try something different, try Owamni. Just be ready to spend a little more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Game
Love the locally sourced food and being minimally processed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A friend and I ate at Owamni yesterday and overall the experience was fun! I am finding it a difficult restaurant to review, namely because the food wasn't that great, but the overall experience was great.
We had lunch reservations at 1230 pm and arrived a few minutes before the designated time (there is pay parking right outside the Owamni). The restaurant was hopping when we arrived and the view of the Mississippi was delightful. It had snowed a few days prior and so I had a view of a winter wonderland.
We were promptly seated and after a bit of chatting we ordered the Marichou, multiple corn tacos, tomato walnut soup, and a berry cobbler (the waitress told us that the blue bread in the cobbler took 20 minutes to prepare so we ordered this straight away). My friend got a turkey taco as well and later the softkee.
The waitress was a tad rigid, but this didn't detract from the experience. My word, within minutes of ordering all the dishes arrived!!! (except the softkee which was ordered later and of course the crumble which took time to prepare). This was quite quick, but I didn't feel as though we were being rushed through...it was just very quick.
The corn tacos were really, really good, the best dish by far in my opinion (so good, that I ordered a second one). My friend really enjoyed the Sofkee, but it was a tad sweet for me (though you should know that I am very sensitive to sweet). It really is like a dessert porridge. The Marichou was just ok-- it really needed something more, like butter or perhaps a sauce to give it dynamism. It's too bad, because it had tremendous potential. I did not like the tomato walnut soup at all and the berry crumble was awful in my opinion. This was disappointing. My friend did not like her turkey taco either.
As for drinks, I had a scrumptious latte (I ordered a decaf latte initially, but I was informed that they do not have decaf coffee). My friend ordered some type of cacao tea which she loved.
The bill was quite over the top for what you get in my opinion, but all in all it was a fun experience in downtown Minneapolis on a wintry day. Something to do once in my opinion.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Lived up to the hype! Bean dip and sweet potatoes are a must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potatoes, Bean Spread
A beautiful, unique, and delicious experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful dinning experience. As a group of 5, we ordered all 5 entrées and a few small portion items from both sides of the menu including the plant based side. Flavors were elegant. No presence of heavy spice which was not needed. Owamni does not serve pork, chicken, beef or dairy. For main entrées, we had:
Rack of Elk
Duck
Elk meatloaf
Bison steak
Squash with wild rice
We also indulged in something similar to a Bison carpaccio. Turkey tacos. Bison Chilli which had a perfect amount of spice to it to warm you up from the inside. Spicy sweet potatoes. A bean dip and a white fish dip. Entrées were a good size portion as you'll see from the pics. Vegetarians, and dare I say vegans, rejoice. Plenty of options for dinner. With all the food, we were full but not uncomfortable. I have a big appetite and it was very much satisfied with leftovers to take home. Don't forget about their hot teas which you can have hot or cold. Sweet or not. The atmosphere left something to be desired. I would've thought the decor would match to menu and the concept of the restaurant. But that's ok. The food, it's presentation, the flavors and the service were all above and beyond.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Five stars all around!! Very good food and service. Everyone was very nice. The food was fresh and delicious, also the dessert!! Would recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere and presentation. Very tasty all around, the sweet potato’s were my favorite. In addition to delicious food it’s very informative about the culture and has all the traditional names for dishes. Helpful staff, they checked in and answered any questions we had. I wish I had pictures but I was too busy enjoying everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Maple, Sweet Potatoes, Bean Spread
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