What it's actually like
Mara is highly regarded as a premier fine-dining destination in Minneapolis with exceptional food quality, elegant ambiance, and impeccable service that justifies premium pricing. While the majority of reviews are glowing, praising innovative Mediterranean cuisine, expert servers like Chadwick, and a beautiful bar scene, there are consistent complaints about inconsistent host behavior and occasional service gaps. Some diners report disappointment with the Chef's Table experience and pricing concerns for beverages and portion sizes relative to cost.
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Diners keep mentioning
lamb chopshummus with fresh pitalobster risottosalt-baked branzinogrilled octopustartaredesserts (baklava, pistachio)cocktails at the bar
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
date night, anniversary, birthday celebration
Reservations
OpenTable
Wait reality — Reservations recommended, especially for weekends and brunch. Reviewer experienced 30-minute wait past reservation time; restaurant handles busy periods well with efficient seating. Best times appear to be weekday dinners or early evening service.
Derived from 100 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
When to go
- Monday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 7:00 – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 7:00 – 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
What's cooking
Appetizer
Bakery Toast Selectionvegetarian$12
A Selection of House-Made Breads, Served with Whipped Butter and Our Seasonal Jam
Burratavegetarian$23
BUF Buffalo Milk Burrata, Beet, Demi-sec Fig, Pistachio, Tarragon, Red Wine Vinaigrette, Focaccia
Chicken Wings$17
Red Chermoula Dry Rub, Black Lime Ranch, Celery Carrot Slaw
Fried Walleye Sliders$23
Sauce Gribiche, Espelette Dill Spice, B&B Pickles
Grilled Octopus$21
Cannellini Beans, Chorizo, Cilantro, Lime
Hummusvegetarianvegan$17
Crispy Chickpeas, Tehina, Pita
Hummusvegetarianvegan$14
Crispy Chickpeas, Tehina, Pita
Mezze Plattervegetarian$19
Hummus, Marinated Olives, Feta, Pita
Oysters on The Half Shellgluten freecontains shellfish$51
Mignonette, Calabrian Hot Sauce, Lemon
Sardine Toast$22
Spanish Sardinillas, Fennel Leek Marmalade, Demi Sec Tomato, Fennel Pollen, Crystal Bread
Smoked Steelhead Trout Crudo$23
Cucumber, Citrus, Creme Fraiche, Carrot Ginger, Dill
Tempura Calamari$17
Meyer Lemon Aioli, Fresno Pepper, Leeks, Lemon
Turkish Flatbreadvegetarian$21
Onion Puree, Charred Broccolini, Mozzarella, Pine Nut, Aleppo Honey
Wagyu Beef Tartare$19
Egg Yolk Jam, Horseradish Aioli, Crispy Shallots, L'etivaz Cheese, Grilled French Bread
Za'atar Friesvegetarianvegan$12
Tehina Ketchup
Salad
Belgian Endive Saladvegetarian$18
Rogue Creamery "Smokey Blue", First Kiss Apple, Candied Hazelnut, Mizuna, Banyuls Vinaigrette
Belgian Endive Saladvegetarian$18
Rogue Creamery "Smokey Blue", Minneiska Apple, Candied Hazelnut, Mizuna, Banyuls Vinaigrette
Fattoush Saladvegetarian$16
Romaine Lettuce, Delicata Squash, Cherry Tomato, Feta, Pita Chip, Sumac Vinaigrette
Side Saladvegetarianvegangluten freedairy free$12
Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Beets, Cherry Tomato, Radish, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Tehina Caesar Saladvegetarian$19
Baby Gem, Charred Broccolini, Radish, Sesame Seeds, Garlic Breadcrumb, Tehina Caesar
Soup
Cream of Mushroom Soupvegetarian$16
Crispy Shallots, Chives
Mushroom Soupgluten free$17
Puffed Wild Rice, Crispy Shallots, Porcini Spice, Chives, Rosemary Duck Fat
Pasta
Bucatinicontains shellfish$28
Prawns, Roasted Tomato, Lovage Breadcrumb, Espelette, Basil
Creste Di Gallo$33
Chicken Cacciatore, Porcini, Tapenade, Sourdough Crouton, Basil
Lobster Risottogluten freecontains shellfish$45
Chanterelle Mushroom, Celery Root, Scallion, Espelette Butter, Preserved Lemon
Squash Raviolivegetarian$24
Delicata Squash, Taleggio, Pumpkin Seed Dukkha, Aleppo Honey Butter, Rosemary
Squash Raviolivegetarian$33
Delicata Squash, Taleggio, Pumpkin Seed Dukkha, Aleppo Honey Butter, Rosemary
Entree
★ Anderson Farms Lamb Chops$57
Flageolet Bean, Melted Onion, Rapini, Isphahan Crust, Lamb Jus
Beef Burger with Za'Atar Fries$24
Cheddar, Caramelized Onion, Dijonnaise, Tomato, Lettuce, Pickles
Braised Beef$27
Pomme Puree, Braised Kale, Sherry
Chicken Skewer$18
Garlic Puree, Aleppo Oil, Fennel Arugula Salad, Lavash
Confit Lamb Leg Skewer$19
Garlic Puree, Aleppo Oil, Fennel Arugula Salad, Lavash
★ Mara Burger$22
Caramelized Onions, Tomato, Dijonnaise, Cheddar, Za'atar Fries
Steak Skewer$21
Garlic Puree, Aleppo Oil, Fennel Arugula Salad, Lavash
Wild Acres Chicken Skewer$25
Garlic Emulsion, Aleppo Oil, Fennel Arugula Salad, Lavash
Wild Acres Grilled Chickengluten free$37
Sweet Potato, Habanada Pepper, Pomegranate Molasses, Castelfranco
Steak
★ American Wagyu Flat Iron Steak$52
Pomme Puree, Baby Turnip, Brussels Sprouts, Spiced Beef Jus
Side
Berry Bowlvegetarianvegangluten freedairy freenut free$15
Breakfast Potatoesvegetarian$9
Breakfast Sausage$10
Chicken Shawarma Sausage$10
Cold Smoked Salmon$10
Crispy Fried Potatoesvegetariangluten free$14
Roasted Garlic Aioli, Comte, Fine Herbs
Nueske's Double-Cut Bacon$10
Roasted Carrotsvegetarianvegangluten freedairy free$13
Orange Vinaigrette, Dill
Roasted Carrotsvegetarianvegan$14
Calabrian Chili Tehina, Spiced Pecan, Orange Vinaigrette, Dill
Sliced Avocadovegetarianvegangluten freedairy freenut free$9
Sliced Ham$10
Za'Atar Friesvegetarianvegan$15
Tehina Ketchup
Za'atar Fries with Ketchup Tahinavegetarianvegan$15
With Ketchup Tahina
Dessert
Assorted Macaroonsvegetarian$9
3 piece
Cafe Gourmandvegetarian$15
Chocolate Tortevegetariangluten free$15
Peanut Butter Mousse, Candied Buckwheat, Butterscotch Ice Cream, Brown Sugar Meringue
Cinnamon Parsnip Cakevegetarian$15
Creamsicle Mousse, Candied Walnut, Orange Gelee, Parsnip Chip, Brioche Ice Cream
Croffle-Beignetvegetarian$14
Cinnamon, Cardamon, Orange, Salted Caramel Sauce
Ice Cream & Sorbetvegetarian$12
Biscotti
Ice Cream & Sorbet with Biscottivegetarian$6
Biscotti
Millefeuillevegetarian$14
Napoleon Layer Cake, Hazelnut Cream, Tonka Chantilly Cream
Mini Cookiesvegetarian$8
3 piece
Pavlovavegetariangluten free$16
Wild Huckleberry, Lime Sorbet, Meadowsweet Cream, Fresh Herbs
Pistachio Moussevegetarian$16
Poached Quince, Pistachio Dukkha, Coriander Ice Cream, Quince Sorbet, Meringue
Tarts & Cakesvegetarian$12
Tiramisuvegetariangluten free$16
Earl Grey Mascarpone, Espresso Carame, Pizzelle
Viennoiserievegetarian$7
House-Baked Pastries
Warm Toffee Cakevegetarian$15
Caramelized Apple, Butter Toffee Sauce, Vanilla Ice Cream
Cocktail
A. Spritz$17
Aperol, Amari, Prosecco
★ Cortadadairy free$19
Cognac, Cacao "Espresso," Amari, Coconut Milk
Cosmopolitan$17
California Citrus Vodka, Cranberry, Cointreau, Lime
★ Infinite Black$19
Single Malt, Cognac, Black Cashmere Coffee Liqueur, The Get Down Cold Brew, PX Sherry
Manhattan$17
Rye and Bourbon Blend, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
Margarita$17
Tequila Blanco, Lime, Cointreau, Saline
Old Fashioned$17
Bourbon Blend, Demerara, Aromatic Bitters
★ Pearanoia$19
Bosc Pear, Calvados, Amontillado, Cardamom, Lemon
Sidecar$17
Brandy, Lemon, Cointreau
★ Smoggy Martini$19
Ketel One, Smoke Olive Brine, Five-Dollar Olive
★ Sobawari$19
Shochu, Gin, Plum Wine, Riesling, Bergamot, Soba Noodle Water, Shiso
★ Turncoat$19
Bushmill's 10yr, Caramelized Butternut Squash, Pumpkin Spice, Barley Tea, Chestnut Honey
Wine
Alvear, Tres Miradas Ladera de Benavente, Pedro Ximenezvegetarianvegangluten free$20
Andalucía, Spain 2019
Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosévegetarianvegangluten free$65
NM, France NV (Champagne)
Billecart-Salmon, Extra Brut, Magnumvegetarianvegangluten free$45
NM, France 2013 (Champagne)
Bollinger, Brut, Special Cuvéevegetarianvegangluten free$60
NM, France NV (Champagne)
Chappellet, Cabernet Sauvignonvegetarianvegangluten free$13
Craggy Range, Te Muna, Sauvignon Blancvegetarianvegangluten free$18
Martinborough, New Zealand 2024
Cristom Vineyards, Pinot Noirvegetarianvegangluten free$15
Domaine Huet, Vouvray Sec Le Haut Lieuvegetarianvegangluten free$25
Vouvray, France 2019
Domaine Roland Lavantureux Chablisvegetarianvegangluten free$30
Chablis, France 2022
Frank Family, Chardonnayvegetarianvegangluten free$15
La Familia Torres, Pazo das Bruxas, Albariñovegetarianvegangluten free$20
Rias Baixas, Spain 2024
Laurent Perrier, La Cuvée, Brutvegetarianvegangluten free$35
NM, France NV (Champagne)
Montenidoli, Canaiuolo, Rosatovegetarianvegangluten free$20
Toscana, Italy 2024
Peyrassol, Cuvée les Commandeurs, Blend, Rosévegetarianvegangluten free$18
Côtes de Provence, France 2024
Pierre Gimonnet & Fils, Cuis 1er Cru, Brut, Blanc de Blancsvegetarianvegangluten free$55
RM, France NV (Champagne)
Pierre Sparr, Crémant d'Alsace, Brut Rosévegetarianvegangluten free$20
France NV (Alsace)
Poggio Costa, Brut, Proseccovegetarianvegangluten free$18
Italy NV (Veneto)
Taittinger, Brut, La Françaisevegetarianvegangluten free$35
NM, France NV (Champagne)
Zardetto Proseccovegetarianvegangluten free$8
Beer
Blackstack Routine Stout$9
Lake Monster Empty Rowboat IPA$9
Modist Brewing Dreamyard IPA$9
Modist Brewing Supra Deluxe Lager$9
Utepils Brewing Czech Pilsner$9
Non alcoholic
Athletic Brewing Co. Golden Ale$9
Bridge & Snookervegangluten freedairy free$15
Three Spirit Nightcap & Social, Tobacco
Copenhagen Sparkling Teavegangluten freedairy freenut free$17
Rotating Selections Available, please inquire
Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Blavegetarianvegangluten freedairy freenut free$12
Jasmine, White Tea, Darjeeling
Copenhagen Sparkling Tea Lyserodvegetarianvegangluten freedairy freenut free$12
Silver Needle, Oolong, Hibiscus
Metropolitanvegangluten freedairy free$15
Cranberry Cordial, Lime, Stesso Rosa
Spritz in the Style of Aperolvegangluten freedairy free$15
Three Spirit Sharp, St. Agrestis Phony Negroni
Three Spirit Sharpvegangluten freedairy freenut free$15
Apple Blossom, Apricot, Manuka, Verbena
Three Spirit Sparkvegangluten freedairy freenut free$15
Fermented with Green Tea, Guayusa, Schisandra
Typicovegangluten freedairy free$15
Aqara Agave Spirit, Secco Dry Vermouth, Lime, Grapefruit
Other
Avocado Toastvegetarian$24
Poached Egg, Mojo Verde, Za'atar, Bakersfield Sourdough
Belgian Wafflevegetarian$17
Roasted Apples, Vanilla Chantilly, Cinnamon Oat Crumble, Maple Syrup
Breakfast Sandwich$21
Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Shawarma, Cheddar, Harissa Aioli, Brioche
Eggs Benedict$24
Ham, Hollandaise Sauce, Spinach
Fruit Platevegetarianvegangluten freedairy freenut free$16
Seasonal Fruits
Greek Yogurt Parfaitvegetarian$14
Quince Compote, Crispy Wild Rice Granola
Mara Omeletvegetariangluten free$21
Boursin, Chives, Chicory Salad, Sherry Vinaigrette
Minnesota Nice$23
Two Eggs Your Way, Breakfast Sausage, Nueske's Bacon or Chicken Shawarma Sausage, Baker's Field Table Bread
Overnight Oatsvegetarian$17
Rolled Oats, Sunflower Seeds, Almonds, Dried Cherries, Dried Currants, Pepitas, Greek Yogurt, Almond Butter, Macerated Blueberries
Shakshukavegetarian$24
Baked Egg, Okra, Peppers, Feta, Brioche
St Paul Bagelry Bagel and Lox$21
Cold Smoked Salmon, Dill Cream Cheese, Caper Berries, Pickled Shallot, Cucumber, Dill Pollen, Alfalfa Sprouts
Seafood
Lock Duart Scottish Salmon$36
Savoy Cabbage, Fennel, Watercress, "Prik Khing" Curry, Limon Omani
Ode Norwegian Cod$40
Sprouting Cauliflower, Capers, Gordal Olive, Sauce Veronique, Tarragon
Prawns Skewercontains shellfish$19
Garlic Puree, Aleppo Oil, Fennel Arugula Salad, Lavash
Skuna Bay Salmon$28
Aleppo Honey Glaze, Lentils, Sweet Potato, Pickled Habanada Pepper, Scallion, Broccolini
Swordfish Skewer$21
Garlic Puree, Aleppo Oil, Fennel Arugula Salad, Lavash
Find it
Address
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, Downtown, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-303-6900
Restaurant group
Kaysen Restaurant Group