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Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge, Minneapolis, MN

Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

4.8
4.8
6224 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
Welcome to Murray's Restaurant. Minneapolis' original restaurant for steak since 1946 & home of the award winning Silver Butterknife Steak dinner for two. Also known for mouth watering garlic toast, Hickory Smoked shrimp appetizer, and home baked pies. Well into its third generation of family ownership, Murray's stands out among local and out of town diners alike as a true Twin Cities landmark & continues to provide the best in food and service as it did in 1946.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Fine cuts
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–13:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (612) 339-0909
  • Website
    http://www.murraysrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining space accommodating up to 50 people. Please contact Wayne for more information.
  • Location
    26 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402
  • Area
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Cross Street
    Between Hennepin Avenue and Nicollet Mall on 6th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available Tuesday through Sunday evenings. The closest public parking ramp is located at 50 South 6th Street (the second driveway past Murray's on the left). Other nearby parking is located at the City Center Ramp or the Gaviidae Common Ramp.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge's menu was last updated 2024-05-01.

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What 6,224 people are saying

Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    American

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Best Ambience

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazingly delicious food," "excellent service," and a "classic old-school fine dining" atmosphere. Known for its "best steak in town," the "Silver Butter Knife steak" is a standout. Guests appreciate the "knowledgeable and attentive staff" and the restaurant's rich history. While prices are on the higher side, the quality and ambience make it "worth every penny." Perfect for special occasions, Murray's is a Minneapolis institution that consistently delivers memorable meals.

6,224 Reviews

  1. Jax2

    Minneapolis11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent from the cocktails (they told us the secret is the ice) to dessert (house-made chocolate cake topped with a very excellent vanilla ice cream from a local creamery). I had a perfectly cooked ribeye medium-rare and my wife had a salmon dish she said was one of the best she’s ever had. Even the side dishes of Brussels sprouts and a Gorgonzola risotto were just excellent. And super friendly bartender and waitress. All around great experience.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely outstanding. Starting with the warm greetings at the door from the owner, Tim, to the seating host, to our incredibly personable server (Maddie) and down to her wait assistant Luis- the entire experience was fabulous. Our three person party was offered exceptional hospitality that I will recount on to anyone willing to listen in the next coming weeks and months. Hats off to an iconic restaurant that has never let me or my guests down in any way. Bravo, Murray’s! Bravo!

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  3. Jairus VIP

    Minneapolis21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Murray’s held up to its reputation with a delectable 28 oz porterhouse. Melted in our mouth cooked at medium-rare. Key lime pie was a delicious way to end the night. Service was phenomenal. It was our 15th anniversary, first time eating there; we’ve gone to similar establishments on our anniversaries in the past and they celebrated with us, making it memorable and enticing us to come back again. Though noted on our reservation, that was not done here

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Are you kidding me, our server was hospitality focused! The food was incredible. The steak for two, the risotto; the raspberry pie. Come and leave FULL! What a great night. Look forward to many more celebrations here!

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  5. Robert

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was fantastic, had a minor issue with our meal and had half our bill compt, above and beyond service. Would definitely return. Highly recommend.

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  6. Kathy

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing as always. Had a friend in from Chicago, she loved it. Asked for a smaller filet, they gave her an off the menu one. Emily was an amazing server. Raspberry pie is a must!

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  7. Jeremy

    Boise4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Silver Butter Knife Steak — definitely enough for two people, and delicious (ordered medium rare). We chose the Brussels sprouts for our side. Before the main course, my partner said her Caesar salad was the best she’d had, and I loved the French onion soup. That said, what really shined was the service.

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  8. Lauren

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steaks are amazing. We had smoked shrimp for appetizer and it was ok. The shrimp was chewy and overcooked so I would not recommend it. Everyone raves about the French onion soup but it is very salty for my taste. We were told that they have world famous secret recipe bread and again I have had better bread. If you go, go for the steaks and the raspberry pie.

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  9. Father63 VIP

    Minneapolis7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In the 30 years, we have been going to this remarkable restaurant. We have never found ourselves disappointed.

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  10. sherri

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time there. Great experience and great food. Joey was an excellent server very knowledgeable.

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Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge is rated 4.8 stars by 6224 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

26 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between Hennepin Avenue and Nicollet Mall on 6th Street
  • Area
    Downtown / North Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00–13:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Steak, Fine cuts
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available Tuesday through Sunday evenings. The closest public parking ramp is located at 50 South 6th Street (the second driveway past Murray's on the left). Other nearby parking is located at the City Center Ramp or the Gaviidae Common Ramp.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.murraysrestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (612) 339-0909
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining space accommodating up to 50 people. Please contact Wayne for more information.

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