What it's actually like
Porzana is widely praised as one of Minneapolis's premier steakhouses, consistently delivering exceptional Argentinian-inspired cuisine with excellent cocktails and wine options. The restaurant excels in creating memorable experiences through attentive service and refined ambiance, though pricing is notably high and occasionally inconsistent service during peak hours has been noted. The majority of reviewers enthusiastically recommend it for special occasions and consider it worthy of its reputation.
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Diners keep mentioning
miso ribeyefilet with spicy chimichurrisea bassmusselspapas aplastadas (crushed potatoes)empanadasCaesar saladMango Mango Mango cocktailtallow friesgoat cheese cheesecake
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
lively
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
date night, anniversary dinner, birthday celebration
Reservations
Resy / OpenTable
Wait reality — Popular spot that books up quickly; reservations recommended, especially for weekends and special occasions. Service can be slower during peak hours when restaurant is at full capacity, but staff works efficiently. Best to arrive early or have confirmed reservation.
Derived from 75 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.
When to go
- Monday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM
What's cooking
Appetizer
★ Caviar Bunuelo$49
crème fraiche, red onion, chive
Dressed Oystersgluten freedairy free$6
sea bean, chili vinegar, orange, basil oil
Natural Oystersgluten freedairy free$4.50
lemon, horseradish, mignonette
Salmon Aguachilegluten freedairy free$19
blood orange, serrano, sesame
★ Seafood Plattergluten freedairy free$250
oysters, poached lobster, prawns, clams, tuna, mussels, smoked salmon
Spicy Scallop Tartaregluten freedairy free$21
shiso, spicy chimichurri, fried garlic
Tuna Crudogluten freedairy free$24
roasted fresno, apple, pepitas
Snack
Avocado Toastvegetarian$17
tomato confit, feta, mint, grilled bread
Beef Tartare$21
tonnato, egg yolk, radicchio, grilled bread
Bread Basketvegetarian$7
brown butter
Burratavegetarian$17
pistachio, kiwi, shiso, avocado, grilled bread
Chipasvegetarian$9
parmesan, mojo picon
Empanadas$16
pork and beef, grilled pineapple pico, avocado creme fraiche
Grilled Prawnsdairy free$24
romesco, fennel, orange, cilantro
Mussels Fra Diavalo$22
n'duja, white wine, roasted tomato, grilled bread
Pa amb Tomaquet$15
llajua, anchovies, oregano
Salad
Caesar$21
fried oysters, romaine, fennel, dill
Endive Salad$20
radicchio, buttermilk blue cheese, bacon, tomato, breadcrumbs
Ensalada Mixtavegangluten freedairy free$14
red onion, tomato, red wine vin
Gem Saladvegetariangluten free$19
feta, cucumber, avocado, green goddess, soft egg
Glazed Carrotsvegetariangluten free$16
ricotta, honey, crispy shallots, basil
Grilled Broccolivegangluten freedairy free$16
jalapeno, puffed buckwheat, cilantro
Grilled Mushroomsvegangluten freedairy free$17
cardamom, parsley, shallot
Kale Saladvegetarian$17
orange, walnut, cranberry, garlic crouton, lemon parmesan dressing
Winter Panzanellavegetarian$18
roasted squash, lacinato kale, marscarpone, dill vinaigrette
Pasta
★ Autumn Agnolotto$37
rutabaga, brown butter, chicken jus, hazelnuts, truffle
Bigoli alla Vodkavegetarian$29
tomato, burrata, oregano, breadcrumb
Mafaldini Estofado$34
short ribs, tomato, parmesan
Smoked Mushroom Tortellinivegetarian$30
kale pasta, cremini, porcini, sundried tomato butter
★ Tagliatelle$38
lobster, brown butter, calabrian chili, lemon
Entree
B.E.C²$22
bacon, egg, chorizo, american cheese, avocado, jalapeño
Chicken Sandwich$23
buttermilk brined, herb mayo, pickled jalapeno, bacon
Chorizo Puchero$26
chickpeas, bacon, pork jus, fried eggs, grilled bread
Eggplant Milanesa Napolitanavegetarian$28
tomato, mozzarella, basil
Eggs Benedict$27
smoked ham, creamed spinach, charcoal butter bearnaise
Flora Double Cheeseburger$21
american cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion
French Toastvegetarian$21
blueberry jam, honey butter, candied pecans, maple syrup
Half Chickengluten freedairy free$36
mojo verde, herb, lemon
★ Parilladagluten freedairy free$136
short ribs, morcilla, linguica chorizo, sweetbreads, bone marrow, ensalada mixta
Reveulto Gramajogluten free$34
lobster, butter, crispy potato, celery, parsley
Saddleback Pork Chopgluten free$45
celery root purée, pear, apple cider jus
Smoked Fish Plate$26
toasted bagel, cream cheese, capers, red onion
Turkish Eggsvegetarian$26
labneh, garlic chili oil, frisee, parsley, grilled bread
Steak
Asado de Tiragluten freedairy free$37
12 oz
★ Australian Wagyu Filetgluten freedairy free$96
6oz
★ Domestic Wagyu Sirloin Steakgluten freedairy free$69
6oz/12oz
★ Domestic Wagyu Zabutongluten freedairy free$72
8oz
Entrañagluten freedairy free$62
6/12 oz
★ Gorgonzola Striploingluten free$82
14oz
Grain Finished Hanger Steakgluten freedairy free$55
6/12 oz
Grain Finished Ribeyegluten freedairy free$89
16 oz
Grass Fed Filetgluten freedairy free$82
6 oz
Grass Fed New Yorkgluten freedairy free$74
14 oz
Grass Fed Ribeyegluten freedairy free$94
16 oz
★ Japanese Wagyu A5 New York Blockgluten freedairy free$94
4oz
★ Koji Inoculated Flankgluten freedairy free$44
8oz
★ Miso Marinated Ribeyegluten freedairy free$94
16oz
Picanhagluten freedairy free$49
10 oz
Tapa de Vaciogluten freedairy free$33
8 oz
Side
Bacongluten freedairy free$7
Papas al hornovegangluten freedairy free$15
mojo picón, cilantro
Papas Aplastadasgluten free$16
beurre blanc, parmesan, bacon, chives
Pommes Pureevegetariangluten free$15
roasted garlic, gravy
Tallow Friesdairy free$14
ketchup, kewpie
Toastvegetarian$3
seasonal jam
Two Organic Eggsvegetariangluten freedairy free$6
Dessert
Berlinesavegetarian$8
dulce de leche filled donut espresso whip
Burnt Basque Cheesecakevegetarian$15
goat cheese, quince honey, honeycomb
Choco Tortavegetarian$15
dark & white chocolate, caramel glace, coffee sponge cake
Olive Oil Cakevegetarian$15
grilled pineapple, hazelnut, mascarpone whip
Seafood
Grilled Salmondairy free$37
pistachio mole, butternut squash, serrano, toasted barley
Sea Bassgluten free$48
butternut squash, brown butter, sage
Find it
Address
200 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-489-6174
Restaurant group
DDP Restaurant Group