Walking in was like a throwback in time, the set up inside is that of an old newspaper theme; very cool! I ordered the braised short rib with mashed potatoes and carrots, the beef was extremely tender, seasoned well and it melted in my mouth. The meal was accompanied by a nice amount of flavored gravy that sat on the bed of carrots and mash. That was actually one of the best short ribs of beef I've had in a very long time. If you're out and about downtown and looking for a bite to eat, I highly suggest checking out The News Room. read more

We had a great time here! Was a bummer that the initial beer I ordered was out, but my second choice was very good! The burger and chicken were both fantastic and we left absolutely stuffed. It was a very uniquely decorated place but I didn't really understand the pirate ship amongst all the news paper art...but it was cool! read more

See all

After reading the reviews, I didn't know what to expect and was thinking I'd be bummed with the experience. Thankfully, we were pleasantly surprised! The decor is fun, it's like a fever dream of a newspaper themed pirate cove with downtown holiday sparkle. Walking in, there's a news-themed entry, then you see a mermaid reading a newspaper at a pirate ship bar playing sports games on the TVs. It's wild, but it's so fun. We had great seats at a table by the window looking out to downtown, which was great for people watching while we waited for our food. We were also entertained by the football and hockey games on the TVs. Our waitress was swift, but we waited a while for her to come back to cash us out after we ate. I ordered their burger with fries and a Pinot noir on the side. The burger was cooked nicely at medium well. There were several cocktails that sounded great, but a nice burger and dry red was calling to me that night. My husband got the Korean bbq fried chicken sandwich and we split that and the burger halfsies. I liked the chicken sandwich, but not as much as I enjoyed the burger. A fun choice for a meal in downtown Minneapolis, don't let the reviews steer you away. Hopefully you can catch the bartender climbing the rope stairs for a bottle! read more

See all

Service was very Gen Z: slow, inattentive and she had cool eyebrows. Steak salad was good, everything else was trash. Mac and cheese came with a hair on top and very soupy, just like Kraft Mac n cheese when the sauce isn't cooked down. The margherita pizza was a big fried chip with nasty oily cheese and some random chopped tomatoes thrown in. There is outdoor seating which is nice. read more

See all

This is such a cute restaurant! The entrance is straight into a massive bar with a ship in the center of it, with many lines of alcohol along it. The restaurant is large and can accommodate a variety of parties. The menu was extensive, between sandwiches, burgers, entrees, appetizers, and many pasta options, there was an option for any craving! The service was quick and kind. Great spot in downtown Minneapolis. Also has a patio, but it was closed due to being outside. read more

See all

What an eclectic place. Great food, very good bartender. Interesting menu. We had a great time. I didn't order it but I wonder why their steak is more expensive than the capital grill, perhaps it's better. read more

See all

Service was absolutely horrendous. The server (Stu) was very dismissive, inattentive and down right annoyed. For a Tuesday evening the restaurant was not busy. One of our guest commented "Wow he really doesn't want to be here". We had empty glasses, missing entrees and silverware. I really am saddened that the service disappointed to this extent, because it was our first time and we will never be back. The food was fairly good - our table ordered salads, burgers, pasta and steaks. The atmosphere was fun and unique. I will say, (having worked in the restaurant industry in the past) it is encounters such as this, with "Stu", that make me very frustrated with the automatic %20 tip for groups. The servers no longer attempt to provide, even mediocre service. In a positive note, the girl helping to bring out our food was beyond sweet and helpful! read more

Service was very Gen Z: slow, inattentive and she had cool eyebrows. Steak salad was good, everything else was trash. Mac and cheese came with a hair on top and very soupy, just like Kraft Mac n cheese when the sauce isn't cooked down. The margherita pizza was a big fried chip with nasty oily cheese and some random chopped tomatoes thrown in. There is outdoor seating which is nice. read more

See all

Surprisingly empty considering there was a convention in town. But it's a big place. Fun decor. Mostly relating to newspapers etc but there's also a giant ship in the middle of the bar - looked cool but its relevance to the theme escapes me. Elevated pub grub. Good but not memorable. Tables are shadow boxes to help pass the time reading headlines etc. but at least some of the art on the wall are not real reproductions - Hitchcock wasn't knighted in 1999 (he was dead by then). read more

See all

A few friends and I popped into The News Room for a few drinks while walking around downtown Minneapolis. The decor inside was what drew us in. There was a mermaid, big sailboat with ropes hanging down, a giant newspaper wall and newspaper roll hanging from the ceiling. I liked all the decor individually by itself, but the seafaring boat/mermaid decor was a little disparate with the newspaper designs. We were there for drinks though, and not only for the decor. They had a lot of different drinks and brews available, but unfortunately not a lot of "lighter" drinks for people who don't like heavy or hoppy beers or hard liquor. I found one beer that seemed lighter (an EPA), but even that was pretty heavy. That may be other's favorite, it just wasn't mine. The staff were great and very knowledgeable, so no complaints there. We didn't try any food, since we were just there for drinks, but the menu looked pretty expensive, so take a look at that if you're wanting to stop in for more than a pint. The News Room is a cute establishment with a sort of indistinct theme and not for the light beer drinkers. I would go back to try it again, as it appears they change the drinks on offer seasonally, so maybe I'll find something I like next time! read more

See all

Good service, huge business meeting, good food. Fettuccini Alfredo was great. I wish I got the fish sticks. Weird bathrooms fyi.

I don't know why the reviews aren't higher! After dropping off my rental car at Budget, I was looking for a place to have a cocktail. I almost didn't come here because of the reviews but I'm SO glad I did! The restaurant was empty so the host was able to offer me seating options. I chose to sit inside as it was cooler. I had a raspberry mojito, which was sweet and the alcohol didn't overpower the raspberry flavor. For my entree, I had the shrimp tacos and appreciated that they were able to grill rather than deep fry the shrimp. I loved the sweet sauce and would go as far to say they were the best shrimp tacos I had. Waiter was friendly, efficient, and gave me time to review the menu. Prices were reasonable. If you're looking for a place with fun cocktails and tasty food in downtown Minneapolis, look no further! read more

Came for a quick salad and appetizer! Was super good! My best friend got the steak salad and I got the Korean bbq tacos. Super super good! Friend got a sangria and I got the raspberry mojito. The vibe itself is cool too and the server was awesome. I would definitely check it out. read more

See all

Great old fashions! Chicken and waffles and chicken Parmesan were great. Owner puts a random 2.8% "surcharge" on the check and the staff basically admitted it was a greedy cash grab. I would suggest questioning it. read more

We went in for a drink after going to the theater at around 9:45 pmz Their kitchen was closed but the bar was open. We had the loon juice and the raspberry mojito. The mojito was DELICIOUS and had fresh fruit in there. The bartender was friendly. They climb the ship's ladder to get bottles which is cool! The host had a great playlist going while we were there and we really enjoyed it. read more

See all

Good location, good food, good service. The decor is a bit silly and outdated, but it's fun and that's better than bland and exactly the same as every other place. It's not busy ever and feels like a place on the edge of excitation, but I'll go back! read more

The root beer cookies were insanely good. Very creative menu and such cool decor! Not sure why it doesn't have a higher rating.

I was a little disappointed as I thought the food would be a little better. Atmosphere is ok and the bartender could not have been nicer. Wouldn't be my first choice but not my last either. I was there later afternoon and it was a little sleepy. Good music though on the playlist is why I stayed longer. read more

The News Room - Bar area - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

See all

We drove into Minneapolis on Thanksgiving and had limited restaurant options for dinner. This place was open and close to the hotel so we decided to try it even though the pictures on the yelp reviews didn't look amazing.. it has to be the lighting because the food was delicious! We very much enjoyed our dinner. Only lost a star because the server wasn't personable and didn't refill drinks without asking.. overall I would go again! read more

See all

This was a solid choice close to our Downtown hotel. Very spacious restaurant. Friendly service and everyone liked the food. I got the cajun salmon penne and it was very good. Just the right level of spice. The desserts were just OK but I did hear the ice cream was very good. read more

The only thing worthwhile about this restaurant is the decor. Other than a waste of money with bad food and terrible staff. My party sat down and waited 25 minutes for a waitress to come to the table. And once the waitress Molli came over, and I saw her sour face, I knew what type of service we were in for. Molli didn't say hello and was not pleasant in any way shape or form. the food arrived and was just pretty much fast food trash. No style or substance to the food and you could tell it was most likely frozen and microwaved. And on top of it, the has the nerve to charge you a 2% staff fee, even though their staff isn't worth any fee at all. They're much better restaurants in Minneapolis. I would say to stay away from this one. read more

This place was pretty incredible. The drinks were fantastic and the food was excellent. We were warned when we were seated (immediately and without a reservation on a busy night) that they were "slow this evening". If this was slow then I didn't notice. I never leave reviews (check my profile) but this place deserves a good one. read more

Dined outside on a Sunday evening and thoroughly enjoyed it. The raspberry mojito was light and refreshing. The very berry salad with chicken was yummy and good portion size. But the real winner was the chocolate torte. Rich and delicious. Staff was friendly. Note the restrooms have a weird layout, so I may or may not have walked into the men's restroom at first... read more

The News Room - Raspberry mojito - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

See all

The food was delicious, and menu quite extensive and rather bold and adventurous. Lots of creative dishes on there as well; sad I wasn't able to try more. I do wish the portion sizes were a bit bigger. I left and still felt hungry. Our waitress was nice and was attentive once we ordered. She stopped by right when we were sat but didn't see her again for at least 15 minutes. I guess giving us time to look at the menu, but maybe too much time. Super cool atmosphere with the entire place being lined with monumental newspaper clippings and articles along with plenty of TVs to see what's going on. read more

The News Room - Chicken and Waffles - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

An easy place to pop In for lunch, service was efficient. A nice variety of lunch options, get the Rueben, delicious and huge. Pepsi products. I've suggested to the Manager more than once they need to get rid of the terrible fountain iced tea, it's undrinkable, and brew it as most restaurants do. read more

I wanted to go here because I had had the Brie Curds before and wanted them again. They did not disappoint - crunch, salty and creamy! Don't skip them if you like cheese! The service was great and the atmosphere was nice sitting outside on Nicolette. I also had the TRN classic burger and it was so delicious! Next time I would customize it with a few other toppings of my own liking because it's a basic set up, but nonetheless really good! read more

The News Room - TNR Classic Burger - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Absolutely stellar! Everything was hot, fresh and perfectly done! Molly is an excellent server and I'm so glad I found this absolute GEM! My only regret is not coming with more people so I could try more things. Patio is lovely with gorgeous plants! read more

See all

The restaurant is spacious and somewhat able to accommodate our group - albeit, we were split into 2 tables side by side. There are a lot of options on the menu, making it great for large groups because it can accommodate a lot of preferences and dietary restrictions. However, but I thought that the food was pretty mediocre and the service was slow. I ordered the margarita flatbread and was very underwhelmed. It was a bit too crispy and thin - almost like a cracker with some pesto and cheese on top. We had a large group, which may have lead to their service being especially slow. I do appreciate that they were able to serve all of our food at the same time and split up multiple checks. read more

I stopped in during the Winter fest taking place downtown. The news theme is cool but a touch gimmicky haha. They have a ton of seating and a TON of TVs for sports, etc! The menu wasn't anything special, and it was pricey as you'd expect at a place downtown. I had the lasagna, which was tasty! They didn't have any domestics on tap which I thought was interesting. Staff was friendly but visibly tired. Overall not my favorite downtown restaurant, but expect to have a good experience if you go. read more

The News Room - Lasagna - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I had such a great dinner here! First off, the decor and ambiance are AWESOME. I got a kick out of seeing Liberace's face with lip prints on it on my way to the ladies' room, in addition to checking out the many other headlines. I had a terrific drink and a wonderful cut of salmon--seasoned to perfection. Everything was so delicious! read more

I came to meet some friends on a Saturday night. The people that greeted me seemed very friendly, however I was misinformed and told my friend never made a dinner reservation. So I waited 10 minutes for my party to arrive just to find out that they had already been seated and ordered their drinks and that they did indeed have a table under their name. Despite that, service was good. The cocktails are mostly all on the sweet side, but they have a good selection of beer in case that's not your thing. I ordered the Cajun salmon pasta and it was so incredibly salty I only ate a third of it! I do love salt but it was too much for me. The menu is pretty vast, so there is probably an option for everyone. It is also a very large space and could be a good place for larger groups. read more

Food: 4 Service: 4 Uniqueness: 5 ---------------------------------------------- This place is exactly what you'd expect of it; A solid bar with decent food. It's actually surprising how broad the menu is. You'd think they might be able to tighten the food offering and increase the quality of the output by limiting it a bit more, but honestly we couldn't complain. We came after a long day of meetings and appreciated the large drink menu that allowed everyone to get exactly what they wanted. Three of us got burgers which were executed well and one of us got the Jambalaya which maybe was a stretch assignment. The waitstaff were attentive but there's definitely room for improvement. read more

Alma is the best the drinks are great service is great and it's a very chill place with great food read more

See all

What a find!!! Great ambiance and we enjoyed sitting at the bar. The bartender was knowledgeable and gave great advice. We both loved our martinis and the Brie cheese curds with blueberry ketchup were amazing! Keep in mind you must like Brie and need a decent amount of blueberry on it to perfectly balance the flavor. Not the cheapest place we went, but would definitely go back, read more

See all

Hadn't been here in a while. Stopped by for lunch with some coworkers. They were pretty empty for a Tuesday. We were seated right away and the server came to get our drink orders. The place is clean and was quiet on this day since there were not many people dining. I ordered a fish and chips. The food came out pretty quick and we didn't have to wait too long. There were three pieces of battered fish and plenty of chips for the lunch portions. The batter was fine although could have used a little more seasoning. The fish was fried well. The inside was flaky and moist while the outside had a crisp to it. It was a little more oilier than I like. There was a puddle of oil on the plate which, by the time you got to the last piece, made it a little soggy. Overall a decent meal but not going to be rushing back to this spot while there are so many other options. At 20+ for the fish and chips, it wasn't a cheap lunch but also it's in line with similar offerings at other downtown establishments of this kind. My coworkers ordered salads that they enjoyed and I might try that next time I am there. read more

The Bacon Honey Burger was amazing. It tasted like one of THOSE good burgers when you are really craving one. The environment of the restaurant was really nice, we loved the decorations used to create a good ambiance. The pasta might be a little over priced. read more

Great amazing food! The Brie bites were delicious with the jam and everyone's favorite. I choose the gnocchi for dinner which was super filling. The steak was cooked perfectly. The decor of the restaurant was very on theme for newspapers. There was a bar that was ship themed which looked amazing. The bathroom was stashed in the back so a little hard to find but clean all the same. The restaurant was in a good location and close to a lot of other restaurants. The staff was quick and nice as we had 9 people in our group. read more

See all

My sister and I enjoyed ourselves here, although we'd make a reservation next time, even at 5pm, to get a booth. The ambiance was fun and old-timey. The waitress was friendly and efficient. The drinks and food arrived quickly. My sister's ravioli with steak and mushroom was perfect, and I coveted it. Why? My almond-crusted chicken breast had a delicious coating but the meat itself was overdone, dry and stringy. The salad was fine but the dressing wasn't anything special. The bigger issue was that the salad arrived with no bread at all. That seems odd to me; I was further surprised to see that when I asked for bread, I was charged $2 for a slice cut in 2 with one pat of butter. I know the economy is difficult but adding $1 to the salad so it includes bread would make sense to customers who order salads often. To wrap up, I would say this place is a solid 3.5 that could easily be a 4 or 5. If it trends that way on Yelp, I will check it out again since the ambiance is unique. read more

The News Room - Almond Chicken salad - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

See all

Basically average American food in a fun atmosphere sort of place (which is why my friends wanted to go). The soup was better than average for a place like this (chicken and vegetables tasted reasonably fresh), but this was balanced out by some particularly mediocre hummus. Flatbread pizza was fine--probably because it's a dish that does well with a restaurant-style oven. My dining companions enjoyed their creamy tortellini, and I was favorably impressed by the bit of fried walleye I tried off of a companion's plate. read more

We went there on a Saturday. The place was pretty crowded but the service was good. They had a couple of large groups so we expected it would take a while to get our food. Our food came out promptly and was good. read more