I visited Umbra during Restaurant Week and had a really enjoyable dining experience. The atmosphere was upscale yet comfortable, and the service was attentive from start to finish. I began with the mussels y chorizo, and while I was a little disappointed that the chorizo wasn't very noticeable, the mussels themselves were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the smoked brisket, which was easily the highlight of the meal, and we finished with the crème brûlée that was the perfect way to end the night. Overall, the great service and standout entrées made this a restaurant I'd happily come back to. read more

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Note: My review is solely based on the 2025 December holiday free pop up bar called "the naughty list." First off, we were under the impression that this was a ticketed event despite it being free as the website makes you get a ticket. When my group arrived and I tried asking the bartender if he needed my ticket he seemed confused as to why? From there the confusion got deeper as I asked if we could order off the holiday pop up menu to which the bartender answered in an off format of yes we were welcome to order off the holiday menu. Contrary, I had to keep nudging to physically see the holiday pop up drink menu. Once we cleared the confusion up, everyone in my party ordered the same drink. I couldn't even tell you what it was called as I can't even find this menu online. It did have a coffee liquor in it and a candy cane. When we asked the bartender if we could keep the tab open while we sat in the couch section we were turned down. Unfortunately, the drinks were really strong and it was once of those moments where you had to finish the drink to make up for the $20 it cost. The holiday pop up has so much potential because the space is decorated perfect but the staff running the event doesn't know it's an event, won't allow for an open tab, and the drinks are mid. Needless to say, we did not keep our dinner reservation and took our business next door to Chloe where the experience was far superior! read more

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The fact that this place has anything less than 5 stars is WILLLLLD to me! Absolutely amazing staff, beautiful food, ambience is exactly what you're looking for classy but with a vibe that says come as you are. I'll be back over and over! read more

Umbra - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

My friend and I stopped by Umbra for a quick dinner and drinks before a concert at U.S. Bank Stadium. We were promptly seated upon arrival, and our server greeted us quickly with waters, which made for a great first impression. One thing that felt a bit off was the limited cocktail selection--there wasn't a printed menu, and availability was communicated verbally, which made it slightly unclear. That said, our food order was taken quickly and arrived even faster, which we really appreciated given our tight timeline before the concert. The service overall was attentive, polite, and efficient. I'd recommend Umbra if you're in the area and need a convenient pre-event stop. read more

Last time I was here wasnt the best experience, but decided to go back for the Halloween pop up. Sat at the bar and the bartender was the best service ive had there. I didnt get any food but got a couple drinks. Drinks were super tasty and were similar to what i was expecting. I've always loved the space there, really cool chill vibes, its just a toss up on service at times. Glad this was a good one for me and my date. read more

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Went here for an afternoon snack and it was decent for a hotel restaurant. We had the flatbread and a couple of drinks. Would probably not go back since I live locally, but is a great stop in if you need a holdover. read more

The space is fun and modern. The jerk chicken flatbread was thin and crisp with a rich chicken flavor. The staff were great.

We went to Umbra for dinner before a show at the Guthrie Theater. We had never been before and didn't really know what to expect. I liked the contemporary feel. Our table near a window had great light with live plants next to us and an open view of the main restaurant. They were offering a special menu focused on vegan food so I had the vegan entree which was cavatelli pasta with garlic scapes and pesto served on a giant slice of beefsteak tomato. It was super delish with lots of garlicky flavor and a little peppery heat. My wife ordered the short rib bolognese. She said it was really good. I am not big on meat dishes, but I tried it and I am sure meat and pasta lovers would love it. My daughter had another of their regular entrees and was quite happy with it. Before our entrees came we tried the arancini. It was flavorful with a tomato tanginess and nice consistency to the cheese. For drinks my wife and daughter had cocktails which they were happy with. I splurged and had the Aperol Spritz. I thought it was a little light on the prosecco and heavy on the club soda. It was ok, not great. The service could have been a little faster, but only because we were short on time. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable. You could tell, however, that he's a meat eater like most people. He wasn't too enthusiastic about the chefs special vegan menu. Nevertheless we gave it a try and I thought the vegan entree was excellent. So often restaurants do a token vegetarian dish only to ruin it with heavy, oily sauces or deep fried ingredients. Not this time. I'd definitely order the cavatelli again. I wanted to give the vegan dessert a whirl but we had a show to get to. Maybe next time. If you're looking for a nice meal before or after the Guthrie give Umbra a try. read more

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Checked in midday. Was hungry for lunch. Decided on the smash burger with a side salad. It was perfect! Service by Desmond was attentive. Another night had a martini at the bar. Perfect. Pretty bartender great and chatty. Good ideas of where to go and seemed to know the locals/regulars. Had breakfast here one day but the breakfast sandwich was just ok. The muffin wasn't toasted enough. The steam made the bottom a bit mushy. Fruit was fresh. Potatoes were awesome. Crunchy on outside, fluffy inside, and not greasy. Service at the table was great read more

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Walked in with my two kids during a snow storm. The place was pretty empty and there was a group of staff standing around near the kitchen. After a few minutes a hostess came and seated us. A server came by with water and I asked if there was a kids menu. He said he would go get some and that was the last we saw of him. We waited in our booth for 10 minutes before my daughter walked back to the hostess station to ask where the kids menus were. Apparently, nobody could find them? But instead of coming back to tell us that our server had just disappeared. After waiting another 10 minutes with no server in sight we walked out and ate at the Jimmy John's next door. read more

I've been wanting to check out Umbra since seeing their cool pop ups for Halloween and Valentine's Day. This was my first time going, they are doing a Lisa Frank inspired pop up for Pride. Being a millennial Lisa frank was a big deal growing up so I was really excited to see what they had going on. We went on a Thursday around 7pm. Parking is by meter but there are ramps in the area as well. I did make reservations because I wasn't sure if it got busy or not. It was pretty open for seating when we got there and for the pop ups it's in the "bar" only and open seating. When you walk in there's no greeter and host stand it a ways back from the door. But later on I realized that it's basically the hotel lobby and a lot of people kind of pass through the area. On the restaurant side it was more intimate seating and the bar side was more casual and seat yourself. They had couches a few tables and some chairs. I will say our waiter was amazing. He was attentive and overall nice. The menu was pretty limited for the pop up but you can of course order from the regular menu. We ended up getting 1 order of wings, parm fries and a drink each (so 2 drinks). $65 which is reasonable for dt or eating out these days, I guess. The wings were decent, we got buffalo but I think I would have preferred a try rub (for next time). The fries were basic but not crazy high expectations for fries though. We did order drinks for the Pop-up menu. We got the Blue Job and Lady & the Tramp. The drinks were good. I did like the Lady & the Tramp drink a bit more. As far as the pop up, they aren't really promoting it on the socials which is weird but I was a bit disappointed seeing it was just a back drop for decor. They did have 3 or 4 inflatables and a big pony in one corner, that's it, nothing too wild. For Lisa Frank kind of expected more. read more

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We went to Umbra with a very large group before going to the Guthrie for a play. The staff was so amazing, the space was beautiful, and the food and drinks were delicious. They helped us get everyone feed and out the door in time for the play. read more

Umbra - Dry aged duck breast - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Umbra is a great downtown spot with a stylish atmosphere, flavorful food, and excellent cocktails. The service was friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. The menu offers a nice variety, and everything we tried was fresh and well prepared. It's a perfect place for dinner, drinks, or a night out with friends. I'd definitely come back and recommend it to anyone visiting or living in Minneapolis. read more

I had the BEST time with my friends at Umbra Pink Parlor's Valentine's Day Pop-Up! The space is a total Valentine's dream-pink florals, cozy velvet seating, and the cutest photo-worthy details.I tried the gnocchi it was perfectly soft and flavorful which paired well with the Caesar salad, which was fresh and crisp. I wanted to add soup because I've heard they have the best but they weee all out so it has to be true ! I couldn't resist sampling all the Valentine's-themed drinks, and they were as delicious as they were pretty. But the real standout? Their dirty martini-hands down the best I've ever had. The service was amazing-friendly, attentive, and super helpful with recommendations .If you're looking for festive vibes, great food, and even better drinks, this pop-up is a must! read more

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Love this place! I come here when I am in town and staying at the hotel it is connected to. The staff are amazing, friendly and welcoming and the food is really great! I have tried a few things off the menu but as a creature of habit, I always get the house flatbread, french fries in duck fat or the caesar salad with chicken. That salad is always a hit and delicious. What ever they do to the chicken makes it taste amazing! Mixed with that creamy caesar dressing and crunchy croutons, it makes for a great meal. The flatbread is also always a great treat! I did try the chicken wings, they are amazing as well! slightly spicy and sweet. You will have a great time here, but heads up, they close at 11PM due to location in the hotel. (yes, drunk people get loud. :)) so get there early to enjoy the food and service! read more

Umbra - Apple blossom - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Giving 1 star because I can't give zero. It's a coin toss in whether the food was worse or the service. Just horrible all around: We stopped at Chloe's for a drink first and got the last 4 seats at the bar and all the tables were full. Had reservations at Umbra and they were at like 10% capacity. This was so bad all around. The calamari app was horrid but the fries and arancini were really good. Very few menu choices and they managed to overcook the heck out of all of our steaks and chops. The server never came back until about 10 minutes after we were done trying to choke down our meals. Can't believe they're in business. read more

Overpriced hotel bar food with quality that did not match any of the descriptions on the menu. I had a new server who was extremely sweet, but everyone else was not so pleasant. One of the cooks from the back even came out complaining about another customer's order very loudly which was very unprofessional. I would definitely try the other restaurant in the building instead. read more

I have mixed feelings about my experience here. The food was great and the drinks were good, but our server seemed distracted and not very attentive. Now, it was a fairly busy Friday night, so would go back for a second try. However, we went specifically for the specialty Halloween cocktails. There were 5 advertised, but our waiter told us only 2 of them were currently available. Disappointing since that was our main reason for going. The dining area is open and welcoming. The furniture is very comfortable and makes you want to stay and enjoy the evening. Unfortunately, the livr music (while good) was too loud to allow for much conversation. read more

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Unfortunately did not have a good experience here Went specifically for the spooky Halloween cocktails that were advertised the whole month of October !! After arriving , we were not greeted by a server for over 15 mins , no water etc and then when we stated that we were there for the Halloween specials the server told us they only had 2 out of the 5 cocktails available !! This was not mentioned or updated on their social media so very disappointing Also the food service was very very slow and overpriced and the live music was way too loud for the atmosphere of this restaurant Management did reach out to me to apologize and that they were unaware that not all the drinks weren't available but I was not happy There is definitely some disconnect between management and the staff and communication issues read more

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I went to visit my friends at the Canopy hotel, they attended a watch event for Love is blind. They were hungry and didn't want to leave the building since it was so cold outside. This restaurant was also set up for the pink parlor pop up event for the month. We walked up to the host station and was seated at the corner round table. Service was great, our server gave us suggestions on their menu. I ordered the soup of the day which is Italian sausage. We also ordered the jumbo wings, crab cake - delicious by the way, and crispy chicken sandwich. The wings tasted kind of sweet, might have been the marinade and then spicy dry rub. I saw the menu on the table for the pop up, I would have to come back to try the food on their menu. read more

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We had a very disappointing experience with Umbra. My daughter went to celebrate her 18th birthday with nine friends (ages 16-18). After they were seated, they were told that the restaurant would only allow one tab for the entire table. At that age, this was stressful and unrealistic for a group of teenagers. I called to speak with the manager, hoping for a reasonable solution. At first, she was rude and refused to help, saying it was their policy and that they would not "waver." Only after I expressed my concern did she suddenly change her tone and say she would work with the girls, for which I was thankful. Unfortunately, the situation only got worse. The manager later made the girls very uncomfortable by telling them that I had been rude and yelling at her on the phone, which was not true. I was frustrated, but I did not yell. This made the girls feel insecure and awkward during what was supposed to be a happy birthday celebration. To make matters worse, the bill was not split, and one girl was forced to pay for the entire meal. This experience showed poor leadership, poor communication, and poor management. A restaurant should never make young guests feel uncomfortable, especially during a special occasion. We will not be returning. read more

Not the best atmosphere, it wasn't my favorite food and the service was average. The prices seemed to be more than other comparable places I have been to. read more

Love the ambiance and service. Lots of great choices of classic dishes, and some unique stuff like pickled quail eggs, which was really delicious. I had high expectation for dust breast, but I wasn't impressed as it was too hard, and not fully flavored. Otherwise I would give a five star. read more

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Umbra is located in Canopy Hotel right near US bank stadium. It's the perfect location to have dinner when staying at the hotel or for a night out. The food that we had was very good, but service was extremely slow. We waited over 20 minutes to have a server come to our table and bring water and ask about drinks. Things that were asked for were forgotten throughout the night. The server was friendly enough l, but possibly had too many tables to handle. read more

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We were in the Minneapolis area for a work event and decided to stop by this restaurant for lunch. It was within walking distance and located in the Hilton Canopy's hotel. The hotel itself is beautiful and we loved the interior of the building. We were seated right away and our waitress was great! Super accommodating, nice, and attentive. There were 5 of us and she did a wonderful job making sure we had everything we needed! The dining experience felt very modern and chill. We got the following (keep in mind that some items might be rotating): Lobster toast: 9.5/10 - it was fresh, delightful, and the arugula salad on top of it with red sweety drop peppers and jalapeños was the chef's kiss. There were massive, lobster claw meat on the toast and we all shared it between the 5 of us. It was plenty to go around! Definitely add some lemon juice on the toast as it adds that pop of extra flavor and freshness. It came with fries and the fries are probably some of the best fries I've ever eaten. Perfectly crisp, nice coating, and seasoned well! Do yourself a favor and please get the fries!!! I honestly ate like two small baskets of them! Fried Minnesota bluegill: 5/10 - I really really wanted to like this, but it had a fishy aftertaste that threw me off. The batter they fried the fish in, was more on the crumbly side and the batter was falling off the fish when we were eating it. The remoulade sauce was really good though, creamy, hint of spicy, and a little tart. I never had bluegill before and I didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't my cup of tea. I don't like fish that has a fishy aftertaste and even though it was battered and fried, it was still fishy. Again, I don't know if this is how bluegill is supposed to taste but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Wagyu Umbra burger: 8/10 - this burger was massive and me and my coworker spilt it. It was more than enough between the two of us. The burger was cooked perfectly! It was medium rare and super super juicy! As I was eating the burger, I could see all the juices coming down. That is a sign of a really good, high quality burger!!! It came with a thick slab of bacon, cheese, arugula, and bbq sauce with a side of the fries. We both enjoyed this burger very much and would get it again! My other coworker had the blackened shrimp and grits and she loved it and another one had the chicken sandwich. There were no complaints and they finished all of their food. I couldn't rate on those because I didn't taste them, but both dishes looked wonderful and tasty! Overall, it's a solid place for some great food. It is a little on the pricier side so keep that in mind. But the portion sizes were great! I would come back to try more things on the menu. If you're in the area, definitely check Umbra out! read more

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Food is awful, survive sucks, over priced for what's offered. Would rate less if possible.

obessed with the brussels sprouts, great location we stopped in before a concert at the armory for happy hour drinks read more

Umbra is located inside hotel Canopy and was definitely an expected highlight of my trip. I decided to stop by on the first day of my stay simply because I wanted a quick dinner at the bar, but I soon discovered how great the food was. The flatbread, especially the cheese was so good that I decided to order 4 different kinds for the meal and absolutely disregarded my diet. The next day I had to stop by and order one of the flatbread again because I just kept thinking about it at night... The service was fantastic. The bartenders were very friendly and refilled my soft drink multiple times without charging me extra. I later discovered there is live music between 6pm and 10pm which further enhances the ambiance of the restaurant. Overall, I had a wonderful time. read more

Umbra - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Love umbra for a girls night! The French 75 & espresso martinis were both delicious. We sat at the bar and our bartender was beyond friendly and very fun to chat with. Parking can be a little difficult to find. read more

Umbra - French 75, Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I was invited for birthday dinner and I really enjoyed the burgers and drinks I got. It was a spicy lemonade, I'd say but it was good and it has a clean restroom read more

A M A Z I N G ! Stumbled across this place looking for a restaurant in the city to celebrate my niece's birthday. The waiter was extremely helpful with recommendations and knowledgeable about where the food and ingredients are sourced from. It is tucked into Downtown Minneapolis and provides a nice ambiance. It's pretty spacious, so would be a great spot for a large group. Mussels: 8/10, If you like mussels, this is the dish for you. The base is a tomato sauce cooked in clam broth. Surprisingly, very tasty and not too fishy. Octopus: 7/10, Octopus could be done very well or very terribly. In this case, it was delicious! Not much of an octopus fan, but of course, was a must try. Not rubbery at all and I appreciated the sauce. Scallops: 7/10, The scallops were cooked perfectly! Definitely surprised to have the scallops topped with crisped meat, a little too meaty for me. Ribeye: 10/10, Saved the best for last! Funny story, my niece and I wanted our own individual slice of Ribeye. Thankfully, the Waiter convinced us otherwise because this portion is HUGE! Cooked to your liking, various sauces, and definitely worth its price. My niece and I thoroughly enjoyed this. Overall, experience was a 10/10. We even got a birthday decoration and dessert! Definitely will have to come back with my family. read more

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Decorated beautifully for Valentine's Day! Tasty cocktails and mocktails and a great selection of lite appetizers. read more

Umbra - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We didn't try the food but enjoyed a few drinks and live music with friends last night. The place was packed and we were lucky to find seats together for 5 of us as a family was just leaving! Be service was fairly quick but they could have used a 3rd bar tender. The Dirty Martinis were very good...but don't try their specialty drink Queen Taste! It was awful! Yuck! My daughter and I both thought we'd try something new and we both drank some and ordered a Dirty Martini! Nice venue and ambiance. Great location next to US Bank Stadium. read more

Stayed at the Canopy Hilton hotel over a weekend and decided to check out Umbra for a hangover lunch at the bar. After reading the menu from top to bottom then bottom to top, decided that my best life choice was the fried chicken sandwich. Then my second best life choice was to sub out the fries for a classic caesar salad. The fried chicken sandwich was IG worthy, stacked perfectly with arugula, tomatoes, pickles, gruyere and white bbq sauce. white bbq sauce...strange sounding, but strangely good. After a good press from the top, I enjoyed every single bite. The side caesar portion was also huge, not sure if they meant to give me this much, but to me it would have been a full size salad. Good caesar, however nothing to go home to tell mom about. Reason for 4 star rather than 5 is that the bartender was a bit nonchalant with his service. Just seems like after running my food, he would give me some silverware and dinner napkin. However, I had to ask for it and it seem like I was giving him some trouble for asking for it. Anyway, perhaps it's me and as I mentioned I was operating at like 65%. Also, I realized this place is popping during happy hour with live band playing. I would check this place out again during happy hour. read more

Umbra - Side Classic Caesar - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Service was very bad - after taking our order, the wait staff only came out to deliver the food (no check ins, water refills, or coffee refills). Even had to go up and ask for the check. This was particularly egregious as they only had three tables with parties. Food was also not great. Had the chicken and waffles, described as "hand breaded and tossed in hot honey", only to receive clearly microwaved and dry chicken with the honey on the side. Our other order had a dish with an entire main ingredient missing (cream cheese on a salmon and lox), but since the service never came by we couldn't get it fixed. All of this cost $50 for two people. umbra needs to either provide an experience actually worth that price, or take it down about 50% for what's being offered. read more

Such fabulous staff! The staff really put this place over the top. It's located in the Canopy by Hilton. And it's open all day! (Which feels like a rarity these days.) They have multiple menus. The nibbles and bites menu is available all day. Then they have separate menus for lunch and dinner. There's also lots of cocktail, wine, and beer options. The ambiance and vibe are quite nice. Chill and modern, with just a touch of rustic. It's on the small side. There's bar seating and then a few tables. It can get pretty hopping at night. Seems to appeal to both hotel patrons and locals. The spicy mussels were insane good. Perfectly cooked and such a fabulously delicious sauce/broth. I also had the burger, Caesar salad, and fries. All were delicious. The burger was quite big and juicy. Pro-tip: Get a side of the peppercorn ranch to dip the fries in. And you can get your meal to-go and take it up to your room. All in all, a lovely dining experience! (And I'm still craving more of those mussels.) read more

Umbra - Mussels - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Good food (slightly overpriced, though) and unique entrees, nice service, cool ambiance/setting right downtown. The waiter was kind to give us a chocolate lava cake and a whiskey latte on the house since I was celebrating my graduation. Now for the food: Appetizers: Beef tartar 4.5/5 great flavor, Oysters 5:5 amazing with some roe on top, Charcuterie board 4/5 nothing crazy but yummy Entrees: Elk sirloin 3.5/5 not as medium rare as desired but may just be the nature of elk anyway. Didn't get the Gorgonzola butter which made the loin more pepper-y. Lobster 5/5 with delicious , rich truffle fries. Duck 4.5/5 cooked perfectly (crispy outside, fairly rare inside) with delicious sauce and creamy-scalloped potatoes. Lamb Cutlets 4.5/5 Cooked ~perfectly~ but thought the fries cheapened the dish a little Dessert: Cheese cake 4.5/5, Pavlova 5/5 read more

Umbra - Elk Loin - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pretty overpriced and bland food. I would stick to cocktails when visiting this bar! I ordered the burger and it was very dry, didn't come with any sauce on the side or in the burger just cheese and Burgers and bacon. You'd think they'd come up with a signature sauce if some sort to make it unique or add extra love. Personally won't be returning for food here but will come back for cocktails - espresso martinis are great! Food prices are pretty high for the choices and what you're getting. Staff was super super friendly and on top of it - working their Butts off so kudos! read more

Umbra - Menu - New American Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Excellent food. Creative combinations. Good sized portions. Everything cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be back

Food was bad. We ordered lamb skewer, wagyu sandwich with no bacon and well done, and chicken sandwich with a side of fruits. We got none of the above. Service was slow. We received our starter at the same time as our mains. We and The server did not understand each other, there was a language barrier. Ambience is really nice. Good for pictures. Not for your stomach. All in all, we did not have a good experience. read more