American · Downtown Minneapolis

Murray's Restaurant

★ 4.7 · 2043 Google reviews · $$$

Classic Minneapolis steakhouse since 1946, famous for the Silver Butter Knife Steak carved tableside. Fine dining establishment with a legacy of exceptional steaks, seafood, and timeless hospitality in a historic downtown building.

The Room

What it's actually like

Murray's is regarded as a legendary Twin Cities steakhouse with exceptional food quality and service that justifies its premium pricing for special occasions. The overwhelming majority of 5-star reviews celebrate perfectly cooked steaks, generous portions, and knowledgeable staff, though a handful of critics note high prices and occasional seasoning inconsistencies. Reviewers consistently describe it as an institution worth revisiting for anniversaries, celebrations, and milestone dinners.

classic steakhouseold-school elegancecozy yet livelytimeless charmsophisticated but relaxed
Diners keep mentioning
Silver Butter Knife steakraspberry piecrab cakescrème brûléemac and cheeseBrussels sproutslobster bisque
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
moderate
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
date night, anniversary dinner, celebration
Reservations
direct

Wait reality — Reservations strongly recommended, especially for dinner service. Walk-ins may face waits or be seated at the bar. One reviewer reported a 10-minute lobby wait despite visible open tables; another experienced a 2+ hour meal duration. Best times to visit are off-peak hours or when arriving at opening (5pm).

Derived from 74 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

Menu

What's cooking

Dessert Cocktails

Carajillo$14
Licor 43, double espresso
Mochaccino$12
espresso, Tippy Cow, Kahlua, Stoli Vanilla, Bailey's
Revolver$18
Bulliet Rye, coffee liquor, orange bitters

Desserts

Affogatovegetarian$10
vanilla ice cream topped with a double espresso
Cake & Ice Creamvegetarian$11
buttermilk chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, hot fudge
Chocolate Moussevegetarian$10
fresh whipped cream
Key Lime Pievegetarian$10
graham cracker crust
Murray's Raspberry Pievegetarian$15
prepared daily with fresh raspberries, whipped cream
New York Style Cheesecakevegetarian$13
Turtle Sundaevegetarian$10
vanilla ice cream, house made hot fudge and caramel-bourbon sauce, toasted pecans
Vanilla Crème Brûléevegetarian$10
caramelized sugar

Dinner - Appetizers

Australian Lobster Tail$100
16 oz. broiled, lemon, drawn butter, cut into 4, 6 or 8 pieces to share
Blue Point Oysters$25
half dozen on the half shell
Carpaccio$24
shaved tenderloin, arugula, capers, Parmigiano Reggiano, smoked sea salt, fresh pepper
Crispy Brussels Sproutsvegetarian$16
Thai Chili sauce
Escargot Provencal$20
broiled in garlic butter
Hickory Smoked Shrimp$25
bacon wrapped, smoky sweet sauce
Maryland Crab Cakes$25
spicy remoulade
Oysters Rockefeller$28
Shrimp Cocktail$25
Stuffed Mushroomsvegetarian$20
bacon, pecan, apple, Gorgonzola

Dinner - Classic Steak Cuts

Blue Cheese Filet$75
bacon wrapped 10 oz. center cut, Fourme d'Ambert, roasted pear, Port wine reduction
Filet of Beef$68
10 oz. center cut tenderloin, our most tender steak
Manhattan Dinner Steak$47
8 oz. sirloin, lean and flavorful
New York Strip Sirloin$63
14 oz. center cut, optimal flavor and tenderness
Peppercorn Strip Sirloin$68
14 oz. center cut, Dijon brandy peppercorn crust, garlic jam
Porterhouse$80
28 oz bone-in sirloin & tenderloin, a steak that offers two of the best cuts
Ribeye$75
18 oz. the best marbled steak, resulting in succulent flavor

Dinner - Murray's Signature Steaks

Chateaubriand for Two$155
24 oz. beef tenderloin carved tableside
Silver Butter Knife Steak for Two$140
28 oz. strip sirloin carved tableside

Dinner - Other Selections

Atlantic Salmon$25
pan seared, blood orange sauce
Australian Lobster Tail$100
16 oz. broiled, lemon, drawn butter
Red Lake Walleye$35
butter cracker crusted, tartar sauce
Sea Scallops$30
seared, beurre blanc, saffron risotto
Stuffed Chicken$35
spinach, red pepper, provolone, pan sauce
Tomahawk Pork Chop$40
sage rubbed, hot honey licorice reduction, roasted apple
Tournedos of Beef$47
two 3 oz. tenderloin medallions, crab cake, asparagus, béarnaise

Dinner - Soup & Side Salads

Mixed Greensvegetarian$10
cucumber, red onion, grape tomato, julienne carrot, choice of house made dressing
Murray's Caesarvegetarian$10
romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese
Murray's French Onion Soupvegetarian$10
garlic toast crouton, Swiss cheese
Roasted Beetvegetarian$17
red and golden beet, arugula, goat cheese, caramelized pecan honey mustard dressing
Today's Soup$8
Wedge$16
iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, Gorgonzola crumbles, bacon, French and Roquefort dressing

Dinner - Toppings & Add Ons

Aged Steak Butter$10
Au Poivre$7
Béarnaise$5
Blue Cheese Crust$10
Crab Cake$13
Grilled Shrimp (3)$15
Lobster Tail 5-6 oz.$25
Oscar$15
Peppercorn Crust$10
Scallops (2)$22

Dinner - À La Carte Sides

Asparagusvegetarian$16
Au Gratin Potatoesvegetarian$15
Baked Potatovegetarian$10
Creamed Spinachvegetarian$15
French Friesvegetarian$10
Gorgonzola and Pear Risottovegetarian$16
Hash Brownsvegetarian$14
Loaded Baked Potatovegetarian$13
Loaded Hash Browns$17
Mac & Cheesevegetarian$17
Mashed Potatoesvegetarian$12
Mushroomsvegetarian$15
Poblano Creamed Cornvegetarian$15
Szechuan Green Beansvegetarian$14

Drinks - Signature Cocktails

1946 Old Fashioned$20
Maker's Mark 46, Demerara, Murray's Signature Bitters
Aviation$19
Plymouth gin, luxardo maraschino, Violette, lemon
Bee's Knees$18
plymouth gin, organic honey, lemon, bittercube cherry bark vanilla bitters
Butter Me up$25
butter-washed 7 year knob creek rye, disaronno, lemon, egg-white
Chili Mango Margarita$18
reposado, solerno, lime, jalapeno, tajin rim
Last Word$20
Plymouth gin, green chartreuse, luxardo maraschino, lime
Love Potion #9$18
stoli vanilla, passion fruit, lime, bittercube cherry bark vanilla bitters
Marie Murray's Manhattan$21
Four Roses Single Barrel, Carpano Antica, Port Wine, Angostura Bitters
Murray's Dirty Martini$18
Olive oil washed Belvedere, Castelvetrano brine
Raspberry Basil Collins$18
titos, raspberry, basil, lemon, soda
Smoke & Mirrors$18
Oaxaca mezcal, cherry demerara, bittercube blackstrap bitters
The Perfect Pear$18
grey goose la poire, St. Germain, prosecco
The Sidecar$18
Courvoisier, Solerno, fresh-squeezed lemon and orange
Vieux Carré$19
Courvoisier, Bulliet Rye, Carpano Antica, Benedictine, Peychaud's Bitters

Drinks - Wine by the Glass

Barbera D'Alba, Mauro Molina, Piedmontvegan$12
Red Wine
Blanc de Blancs, Charles de Frere, Francevegan$10
Sparkling Wine
Cabernet Blend, Chappellet, Mountain Cuvee, Napa Valleyvegan$19
Red Wine
Cabernet, DeLille, Metier, Columbia Valleyvegan$14
Red Wine
Cabernet, Justin, Paso Roblesvegan$16
Red Wine
Cabernet, Peju, Napa Valleyvegan$23
Red Wine
Cap Fizz, Illahe, Willamette Valleyvegan$14
Sparkling Wine
Chardonnay, Plumpjack, Napa Valleyvegan$23
White Wine
Chardonnay, Scenic Valley Farms, Willamette Valleyvegan$16
White Wine
Côtes du Rhône, Francois Xavier Lambert, Francevegan$11
Red Wine
Malbec, Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentinavegan$10
Red Wine
Merlot, Ryder Estates, Californiavegan$10
Red Wine
Moscato, Innocent Bystander, Australiavegan$10
White Wine
Pinot Grigio, Alta Luna, Dolomite Alpsvegan$10
White Wine
Pinot Noir, Bernardus, Santa Lucia Highlandsvegan$15
Red Wine
Pinot Noir, Fullerton, Five Faces, Willamette Valleyvegan$18
Red Wine
Prosecco, Zonin, Italyvegan$10
Sparkling Wine
Riesling, Josef Friederich, Mosel, Germanyvegan$10
White Wine
Rioja, Bodegas Obalovegan$10
Red Wine
Rose, Peyrassol La Croix, Provence, Francevegan$12
White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc, Dunham Cellars, Columbia Valleyvegan$15
White Wine
Syrah, Lone Birch, Yakima Valley, Washingtonvegan$10
Red Wine
Tempranillo, Bodegas Cepa 21, Hito, Ribera del Duerovegan$11
Red Wine
Zinfandel, Shannon Ridge, Lake Countyvegan$10
Red Wine

Happy Hour Specials (Weekdays 4-6pm)

Beef Jerky$8
3 oz. sweet & hot jerky made in-house
Cheesesteak Slider$10
tenderloin tips, bacon, provolone, onions, peppers, habañero jam, garlic aioli
Crab Cake Slider$10
2 oz. crab cake, spicy remoulade
Draft Beers$5
Mini Burger$6
3 oz. Murray's steak burger, house-made steak sauce
Murray's Steak Burger$10
8 oz. ground steak burger, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Rail Cocktails$8
martini, manhattan, old fashioned
Rail Spirits$6
Select Wines$6
Smoked Wings$10
bbq sauce
Tenderloin Medallion Slider$12
3 oz tenderloin medallion, béarnaise
Truffle Friesvegetarian$6
béarnaise

Lunch - Combos

Combo$14
select two: 1/2 Rare Roast Beef Sandwich, 1/2 Chicken Salad Sandwich, Murray's French Onion Soup, Today's Soup, Caesar Salad, or Mixed Green Salad

Lunch - Entrées

Atlantic Salmon$25
pan-seared, ginger-miso glaze
Chopped Sirloin Platter$18
8 oz. steak burger, sliced tomato, cottage cheese
Luncheon Filet$39
6 oz. tenderloin
Luncheon Steak$32
8 oz. top sirloin
Pork Schnitzel$20
spaetzle, pork gravy
Sea Scallops$30
pan-seared, beurre blanc, saffron risotto
Shrimp Scampi$21
angel hair pasta, garlic butter
Stuffed Chicken$20
spinach, red pepper, provolone, pan sauce

Lunch - Sandwiches & Burgers

Bacon Blue Burger$19
bacon, sautéed onion, gorgonzola blue cheese
BLT$17
bacon, iceberg, tomato, mayo
Murray's Cheesesteak Sandwich$22
tenderloin tips, bacon, provolone cheese, habanero jam, garlic aioli, ciabatta
Murray's Original Steak Sandwich$22
strip sirloin steak, bacon, provolone cheese
Murray's Steak Burger$16
8 oz. ground steak, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle
Pastrami$17
house-smoked beef brisket, stone-ground mustard, horseradish, pepper jack cheese
Pat Murray's Peppercorn Burger$18
dijon mustard, brandy peppercorns, american cheese
Patty Melt$16
4 oz. Murray's steak burger, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, rye
Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich$17
ghost chili sauce, bread & butter pickles
Walleye$17
shore lunch battered walleye, lettuce, tartar sauce

Lunch - Soups & Salads

Mixed Greenvegetarian$10
cucumber, red onion, grape tomato, carrot, choice of dressing
Murray's Caesarvegetarian$10
romaine, parmesan, garlic toast crouton, house caesar dressing
Murray's French Onion Soup$10
garlic toast crouton, swiss
Roasted Beet Saladvegetarian$18
red and golden beet, fresh apple, arugula, candied pecan, goat cheese, lingonberry truffle vinaigrette
Today's Soup$8
Tuna Niçoise$22
seared ahi, green bean, fingerling potato, red onion, olive, hard-boiled egg, balsamic vinaigrette
Wedge$16
iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, gorgonzola crumble, french and roquefort dressing
Details

Find it

Address
26 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612.339.0909