Modern Global (prix fixe, tasting menu format) · Spring Park / Lake Minnetonka

Vann

★ 4.8 · 181 Google reviews · $$$$

Chef Erik Skaar's 48-seat jewel on Lake Minnetonka. Named 'Minnesota's Best Fine Dining Restaurant' by Star Tribune (2021, 2022), Yelp Top 100 US Restaurants (2022). Three-course prix fixe with two seatings (6pm and 8pm), Wed–Sun. Views of Lake Minnetonka from every table. One of the highest-signal fine dining finds in the suburbs.

The Room

What it's actually like

Overwhelming consensus praises Vann as a top-tier fine dining experience with exceptional chef-driven cuisine, curated wine selection, and gracious service. The rotating tasting menu showcases creative, flavor-forward dishes with meticulous plating. While a small minority found portions modest or flavors underwhelming relative to price, the vast majority rank it among the finest dining experiences in the Twin Cities, frequently comparing it favorably to high-end restaurants in major cities.

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Diners keep mentioning
sawagani crab Benedictblack pepper crusted copper river salmonsmoked sturgeonwild rice dishhalibutblack codsea bassscallopshiramasagnudi
Ambiance
upscale-casual
Noise level
quiet
Dress code
smart casual
Outdoor seating
No
Good for
date night, anniversary, celebration
Reservations
direct

Wait reality — Reservations are essential and the restaurant books up well in advance; reviewers mention difficulty securing tables and being turned away without advance booking. The restaurant transitioned to walk-in only as of November (per older reviews), but current reservation demand suggests booking ahead is strongly recommended.

Derived from 79 recent Google reviews — not marketing copy.

Menu

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Details

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Address
4016 Shoreline Dr, Spring Park, MN
Restaurant group
independent