New American/French Technique · North Loop

Spoon and Stable

★ 4.7 · 3005 Google reviews · $$$

James Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen. Fine dining with seasonal midwest focus. Historic 1906 horse stable location.

The Room

What it's actually like

Spoon and Stable is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier Minneapolis dining destination with exceptional, thoughtfully prepared food and outstanding service in a beautiful converted warehouse space. While the vast majority of reviews are glowing, a small subset of critics note inconsistency in food quality, noise levels, and occasional service lapses. The restaurant excels as a destination for special occasions and date nights, though some find the limited rotating menu and smaller portions challenging.

warm and cozydimly litexposed warehouse architectureopen kitchensophisticated yet welcominglively but comfortable
Diners keep mentioning
bison tartaretom yum snapperdry aged duck breastgnocchipot roastpork chopspaghetti NeromusselsAtlantic cod
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
lively
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
date night, birthday celebration, anniversary dinner
Reservations
Tock / OpenTable

Wait reality — Reservations are essential, especially for weekends and brunch; tables fill quickly and walk-ins may face long waits or unavailable seating. Booking several days in advance is highly recommended.

Derived from 68 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

Hours

When to go

Menu

What's cooking

Appetizer

Artisanal Cheese Selectionvegetarian$16
assorted cheeses, candied nuts, seasonal preserves
Beef & Pork Meatballsdairy free$16
fish sauce caramel, cabbage slaw, puffed rice
Bison Tartaregluten freedairy free$23
harissa aïoli, cherry belle radish, cilantro, dried olive, socca
Black Truffle Arancinivegetarian$13
fontina fonduta
Duck Carnitas Tacos$16
salsa verde, pickled jalapeño, onion ash crema, queso fresco
Hamachi Crudodairy free$22
citrus dashi, yuzu kosho, daikon, za'atar
Meatloaf Sliders$15
duck, pork, tamarind, pickled shallot, parker house roll
Oystersgluten freedairy freecontains shellfish$47
on the half-shell
Steamed Musselscontains shellfish$16
chorizo, saffron potato, fennel sofrito, toasted baguette

Snack

Banana Breadgluten freedairy freevegetarian$6.50
Gluten-free, dairy-free banana bread
Cinnamon Cardamom Rollvegetarian$6.75
Sweet roll with cinnamon and cardamom
Croissantvegetarian$6
Pastry
Pain au Chocolatvegetarian$6
Chocolate pastry

Salad

Red Oak Saladgluten free$18
butternut squash, sorghum tabouleh, apple, crispy prosciutto, sesame vinaigrette

Soup

Wonton Soupdairy freecontains shellfish$18
duck and shrimp wontons, chicken broth, napa cabbage, chili crunch

Pasta

Mafalde$37
duck fennel sausage ragu, caramelized rapini, burrata, lemon breadcrumb
Mafalde Brunchvegetarian$20
cacio e pepe, pecorino, crushed black pepper, white wine butter
Raviolovegetarian$36
braised spinach, chicken egg yolk, pioppini mushroom ragu, chestnuts, pleasant ridge
Ricotta Cavatellivegetarian$28
cacio e pepe, pecorino, crushed black pepper, white wine butter
Spaghetti Nerocontains shellfish$39
octopus, prawn, mussels, fra' diavolo

Entree

Biscuits and Gravy$22
breakfast sausage, mushroom gravy, scallion, sunny-side up egg
Buttermilk Pancakevegetarian$26
black currant compote, whipped vanilla mascarpone, oat crumble
Chicken and Wafflesgluten free$28
sorghum waffle, schmaltz butter, spiced honey
Chorizo Tostadagluten free$20
avocado mousse, chiles en vinagre, scallion chimichurri, queso fresco, fried egg
Dry-Aged Duck Breastgluten free$42
wild rice, pickled black currant, duck heart, offal broth
Duck Confitgluten freedairy free$24
onsen egg, wild rice, tamarind glaze, bok choy
Lamb Rack$64
kibbeh, cous cous, sultanas, chickpea, black lime
Omelettegluten freevegetarian$19
mushroom conserva, broccolini, goat cheese, beurre blanc
Pork Chopgluten freedairy free$44
tamarind glaze, yucca, green papaya slaw, chili vinaigrette
Spinach & Gruyère Quichevegetarian$19
side salad, sherry vinaigrette
Talladega Burger$19
grilled onion, american cheese, dill pickle, fancy sauce, sesame bun

Steak

6oz Ribeyegluten free$48
spinach subric, roasted parsnip, maitake, sauce chasseur
Picanhagluten free$28
adobo, crispy yuca, piperade, epis sabayon

Side

Bacon Steakgluten freedairy free$13
maple-bourbon glaze
Breakfast Sausagegluten freedairy free$13
sage, poblano
Carrotsgluten freedairy freeveganvegetarian$14
charred scallion, pickled shallot, ginger
Creamy Spinachgluten freevegetarian$14
cheese curds
French Friesgluten freevegetarian$14
parmigiano, fines herbes, béarnaise powder
Hash Browngluten freevegetarian$11
spiced crème fraîche

Dessert

Chocolate Budinovegetarian$17
caramel, crème fraîche, sourdough shortbread
Chocolate Peanut Butter Tortegluten freevegetarian$17
banana ice cream, chantilly
Honey & Cream Cakevegetarian$17
honey meringue, pineapple, beeswax ice cream
Ice Creams & Sorbetsvegetarian$15
honey cookies, cocoa syrup
Lime Leaf Pavlovagluten freevegetarian$17
ginger ice cream, coconut tapioca, mango
Toffee Butter Cakevegetarian$17
golden raisin, pecan, pear sorbet, miso

Cocktail

Bee's Kneesgluten freedairy free$16
barrel aged gin, cognac, chai spices, lemon, honey
Bloody Marygluten freedairy free$18
choice of: vodka, tequila, gin, or aquavit
Bobby Burnsgluten freedairy freevegan$14
blended scotch, sweet vermouth, pandan, coconut bitters
Carajillogluten freedairy free$14
licor 43, cold brew, chai spices, honey
Cointreau & St. Agrestis Amarogluten freedairy freevegan$9
50/50 cocktail
Corpse Revivergluten freedairy freevegan$14
tequila blanco, lime, tomatillo, roasted masa, cointreau, chilies
Cupreata Mezcal & Copa De Orogluten freedairy freevegan$9
50/50 cocktail
Fernet Branca & Licor 43gluten freedairy freevegan$9
50/50 cocktail
Forthave Mithradates Vino Amarogluten freedairy freevegan$15
Digestif
French 75gluten freedairy freevegan$16
pisco, passion fruit, cava, acidified grapefruit, cardamom
French Martinigluten freedairy freevegan$14
pineapple infused gin, raspberry, blanc vermouth
Gin & Tonicgluten freedairy freevegan$16
french gin, kumquat, winter citrus, ginger, herbs & roots
Il Gusto di Amalfi Limoncellogluten freedairy freevegan$13
Digestif
Jungle Birdgluten freedairy freevegan$16
tattersall single barrel rum, aperol, lemongrass, pineapple, amontillado
Kingstongluten freedairy freevegan$14
rum, vermouth blend, amaro, coffee liqeur
Mimosagluten freedairy freevegan$14
fresh squeezed orange, cava
Oaxacandairy freevegan$16
banhez mezcal, old grand dad bourbon, charred masa, amaro, chiles
Old Fashionedgluten freedairy freevegan$16
planteray dark rum, roasted pineapple, angostura
Pimm's Cupgluten freedairy freevegan$14
pimm's no. 1, cranberry, aloe, mint, cava
Salty Doggluten freedairy freevegan$14
vodka, grapefruit cordial, lime, soda
Siestagluten freedairy freevegan$16
tequila reposado, blueberry rooibos stock, grapefruit, amaro
Spritzgluten freedairy freevegan$14
aperol, chamomile orange cordial, cava, seltzer
The Daily$16
something delicious
Tipperarygluten freedairy freevegan$16
bourbon, quince, amaro blend, green chartreuse, banane

Wine

Cantine del Notail Aglianicogluten freedairy freevegan$16
L'Atto Basilicata, Italy 2022
Chiara Boschis Nebbiologluten freedairy freevegan$25
Langhe, Italy 2022
Corazon Del Sol Malbecgluten freedairy freevegan$17
Mendoza, Argentina 2023
Domaine Faury Syrahgluten freedairy freevegan$19
Les Hautes Ribaudes Rhône Valley, France 2023
Domaine Migot Gamaygluten freedairy freevegan$16
Méthode Traditionelle Lorraine, France NV
Eden Rift Chardonnaygluten freedairy freevegan$14
Valliant Central Coast, California 2022
Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignongluten freedairy freevegan$36
Napa Valley, California 2019
Koehler-Ruprecht Pinot Noir Roségluten freedairy freevegan$13
Kabinett – Trocken Pfalz, Germany 2023
La Rioja Alta Tempranillogluten freedairy freevegan$15
Finca San Martin Rioja, Spain 2021
Lioco Pinot Noirgluten freedairy freevegan$21
Mendocino County, California 2023
Livio Felluga Friulanogluten freedairy freevegan$16
Friuli Colli Orientali, Italy 2023
Mary Taylor Gleragluten freedairy freevegan$15
Prosecco, Italy NV
Peter Lauer Rieslinggluten freedairy freevegan$15
Barrel X Saar, Germany 2024
Ramey Chardonnaygluten freedairy freevegan$30
Ft. Ross-Seaview Sonoma Coast, California 2022
Régis Poissinet Champagnegluten freedairy freevegan$29
Terre d'Irizée Marne, France NV
Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignongluten freedairy freevegan$21
Napa Valley, California 2022
Von Winning Sauvignon Blancgluten freedairy freevegan$18
II Pfalz, Germany 2024

Beer

Athletic Run Wild IPAdairy freevegan$7
Non-alcoholic IPA
Bahaus Nah Hellesdairy freevegan$7
Non-alcoholic Helles
German Pilsnerdairy freevegan$10
Millstream – Amana, IA
Heineken 0.0%dairy freevegan$7
Non-alcoholic beer
Lizard King Pale Aledairy freevegan$10
Pipeworks – Chicago, IL
Rotating Draught$10
Rotating beer selection
Royal Raspberry Sourdairy freevegan$10
Pryes Brewing – Minneapolis, MN
Weekend Vibes IPAdairy freevegan$10
Coronado – San Diego, CA

Non alcoholic

Café Negronigluten freedairy freevegan$14
pathfinder hemp amaro, cold brew, blood orange, floreale aperitif
Keepsake Cidergluten freedairy freevegan$20
Farmhouse Blend Dundas, Minnesota 2024
Non-Alcoholic Amaro Falsogluten freedairy freevegan$12
Digestif
Oddbird Sparkling Roségluten freedairy freevegan$14
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
Solsticegluten freedairy freevegan$14
blood orange aperitif, blueberry rooibos stock, lemon, cinnamon
Toasted Oakgluten freedairy freevegan$14
pu'er tea, toasted oak, demerara, aromatic bitters

Seafood

Snappergluten free$38
tom yum broth, sticky rice, kaffir lime, thai chili, bok choy, lotus root
Steelhead Troutgluten freecontains shellfish$38
smoked mussel nage, potato fondant, roasted fennel
Details

Find it

Address
211 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN
Phone
612-224-9850
Restaurant group
Kaysen Restaurant Group