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A private dinner in the courtyard at the Red Stag Supperclub.
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14 Elegant Twin Cities Restaurants With Private Dining Rooms

Book a private holiday dinner, party, or other special event at these restaurants around Minneapolis and St. Paul

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A private dinner in the courtyard at the Red Stag Supperclub.
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Candles flickering, an elegant dinner spread, and glasses clinking: This is the ideal setting for a private holiday dinner, party, or other occasion worth celebrating. With the holiday season fast approaching, time is high to find a restaurant that fits a party planner’s preferred cuisine, atmosphere, and head count. Here are 14 lovely private dining spaces in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Create Catering & The Dining Studio

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Create Catering isn’t technically a restaurant, but owner Philip Dorwart was a well-known restaurant chef before branching out with his partner Desiree to open this private dining space that has an art gallery feel. This is an ideal industrial-styled spot for a stunning private event that’s a little outside the box (plus, there’s a big parking lot). The room fits up to 48 guests for a sit-down dinner and up to 65 for a cocktail party.

Red Stag Supperclub

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The Red Stag Supperclub’s private Clubroom & Courtyard is an open-air warehouse space that oozes old-school Wisconsin supper club charm. Parties of up to 100 can congregate over locally-sourced fare and a customizable cocktail menu. Its dining room and bar area can also be reserved for happy hours and events with hors d’oeuvres.

Meats and veggies on a white table at Red Stag Supperclub.
A seasonal spread at Red Stagg Supperclub.
Red Stag Supperclub/official photo

Spoon and Stable

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Gavin Kaysen’s first restaurant, Spoon and Stable, is a study in excellence. The private dining room is accessed by walking the length of the room, with plenty of opportunities to spy around the bar, dining, and kitchen, before tucking into a comfortable private space near the back, far away from the murmuring crowd. The private dining room, dubbed the Hennepin Salon, can seat 25 for dinner. The St. Anthony Parlor hosts intimate dinners for up to 12.

Wilde Cafe & Spirits

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With its idyllic St. Anthony Main view of the Mississippi River, the Wilde Cafe’s private Parlor Room accommodates small to mid-sized groups of six to 36, and provides catering from the restaurant’s full menu (think duck fat fries seasoned with smoked salt and rosemary, or a Juicy Lucy variation with gouda, served on a brioche bun).

The private dining room at Wilde Cafe
The Wilde Cafe’s private Parlor Room welcomes guests with peacock-covered columns.
Wilde Cafe & Spirits/official photo

James Beard Award-winning chef Alex Robert’s Restaurant Alma opened in 1999, but it feels as fresh as ever. The private dining space is a case study in understated elegance. Plus, the boutique hotel upstairs makes for a perfect respite for out-of-town guests. Alma offers family-style and individually plated dinners for groups of six to 50, plus brunch and cocktail receptions.

Kieran's Irish Pub

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Located next to Target Field and Target Center, the Warehouse District’s go-to Irish pub doubles as a prime place for birthdays, weddings, Irish wakes, retirements, fundraisers, and more. Consider this dressed-down standby for a party over pints, corned beef Reubens, and classic fish and chips.

Murray's

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Murray’s has the old school allure of a classic steakhouse with all the attentive service, excellent cuts, and lowball Manhattans that can expected. Private dining here includes space for 50 to dine a la carte, have a set menu, or create a customized culinary feast with its chef.

A steak in a silver dish being sliced with a knife and fork.
Step back in time at Murray’s.
Katie Cannon/Eater Twin Cities

Constantine

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The gothic grandeur of the subterranean bar at Constantine always feels like the beginning of a night full of endless possibilities. Book the whiskey room, just off the bar for a top shelf sipping, completely with velvet rope to keep the regular folks out. Private cocktail classes are available, too. Jester Concepts’s handsome sister spot Parlour also offers optimal party spaces, with buyout options for 100 at its St. Paul location and four rooms up for grabs in Minneapolis.

A long room lined with benches and a Highland cow mount overlooking the dimly lit space
A perfect spot for whisky fans
Constantine [Official]

Café and Bar Lurcat

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This urban-chic American eatery overlooking Loring Park offers a scenic setting for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and more. Opt for a seated situation, buffet, or just cocktails and appetizers.

P.S. Steak

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Guests arrive at the complementary valet station before stepping into one of the most impressive entryways this town has to offer. Once inside, this historic gem is dripping in classy opulence with food from chef Mike DeCamp and service to match. Two distinct spaces — the lounge and steakhouse — are available for private events.

The dark dining room with plenty of small, Victorian style pictures
Fine dining, exemplary service and the most impressive entry of any building in Minneapolis
Lucy Hawthorne/Eater Twin Cities

The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen

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Located just south of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, this rustic restaurant butters up party-goers with custom cakes and cupcakes to go along with its scratch Italian plates. Book an event (or inquire about weddings) here.

The Lynhall

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This farmhouse-styled restaurant in Uptown regularly holds all manner of private events both in a formal private dining room that’s framed by a roaring fireplace and a smaller, more casual private room. An additional location in Edina is also ripe for a party — private event menus feature rotisserie meats, seasonal vegetable dishes, fresh-baked breads, and more.

A large white room with bookshelves, exposed wood beams, and a long farmhouse table set for dinner
The reservable side room is flanked by a large window and a roaring fireplace
The Lynhall [Official]

ie - Italian Eatery

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Spend a lovely candlelit evening over giant, shared plates of pasta at ie - Italian Eatery. A classy wine room with cork-covered walls is a sophisticated setting for groups of 25 to 30.

A photo of the private dining room at ie - Italian Eatery.
The cork-covered room at ie - Italian Eatery.
ie - Italian Eatery

The Lexington

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Plan a night in the leather-and-wood comfort of the Lexington’s Williamsburg Room for a 125-person reception. The sprawling space offers five distinct event areas in all, designed for groups of 30 to 125.

Two large teal chairs sit in a lounge, before a fireplace
The Williamsburg room at The Lexington.
Katie Cannon / Eater Twin Cities

Create Catering & The Dining Studio

Create Catering isn’t technically a restaurant, but owner Philip Dorwart was a well-known restaurant chef before branching out with his partner Desiree to open this private dining space that has an art gallery feel. This is an ideal industrial-styled spot for a stunning private event that’s a little outside the box (plus, there’s a big parking lot). The room fits up to 48 guests for a sit-down dinner and up to 65 for a cocktail party.

Red Stag Supperclub

The Red Stag Supperclub’s private Clubroom & Courtyard is an open-air warehouse space that oozes old-school Wisconsin supper club charm. Parties of up to 100 can congregate over locally-sourced fare and a customizable cocktail menu. Its dining room and bar area can also be reserved for happy hours and events with hors d’oeuvres.

Meats and veggies on a white table at Red Stag Supperclub.
A seasonal spread at Red Stagg Supperclub.
Red Stag Supperclub/official photo

Spoon and Stable

Gavin Kaysen’s first restaurant, Spoon and Stable, is a study in excellence. The private dining room is accessed by walking the length of the room, with plenty of opportunities to spy around the bar, dining, and kitchen, before tucking into a comfortable private space near the back, far away from the murmuring crowd. The private dining room, dubbed the Hennepin Salon, can seat 25 for dinner. The St. Anthony Parlor hosts intimate dinners for up to 12.

Wilde Cafe & Spirits

With its idyllic St. Anthony Main view of the Mississippi River, the Wilde Cafe’s private Parlor Room accommodates small to mid-sized groups of six to 36, and provides catering from the restaurant’s full menu (think duck fat fries seasoned with smoked salt and rosemary, or a Juicy Lucy variation with gouda, served on a brioche bun).

The private dining room at Wilde Cafe
The Wilde Cafe’s private Parlor Room welcomes guests with peacock-covered columns.
Wilde Cafe & Spirits/official photo

Alma

James Beard Award-winning chef Alex Robert’s Restaurant Alma opened in 1999, but it feels as fresh as ever. The private dining space is a case study in understated elegance. Plus, the boutique hotel upstairs makes for a perfect respite for out-of-town guests. Alma offers family-style and individually plated dinners for groups of six to 50, plus brunch and cocktail receptions.

Kieran's Irish Pub

Located next to Target Field and Target Center, the Warehouse District’s go-to Irish pub doubles as a prime place for birthdays, weddings, Irish wakes, retirements, fundraisers, and more. Consider this dressed-down standby for a party over pints, corned beef Reubens, and classic fish and chips.

Murray's

Murray’s has the old school allure of a classic steakhouse with all the attentive service, excellent cuts, and lowball Manhattans that can expected. Private dining here includes space for 50 to dine a la carte, have a set menu, or create a customized culinary feast with its chef.

A steak in a silver dish being sliced with a knife and fork.
Step back in time at Murray’s.
Katie Cannon/Eater Twin Cities

Constantine

The gothic grandeur of the subterranean bar at Constantine always feels like the beginning of a night full of endless possibilities. Book the whiskey room, just off the bar for a top shelf sipping, completely with velvet rope to keep the regular folks out. Private cocktail classes are available, too. Jester Concepts’s handsome sister spot Parlour also offers optimal party spaces, with buyout options for 100 at its St. Paul location and four rooms up for grabs in Minneapolis.

A long room lined with benches and a Highland cow mount overlooking the dimly lit space
A perfect spot for whisky fans
Constantine [Official]

Café and Bar Lurcat

This urban-chic American eatery overlooking Loring Park offers a scenic setting for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and more. Opt for a seated situation, buffet, or just cocktails and appetizers.

P.S. Steak

Guests arrive at the complementary valet station before stepping into one of the most impressive entryways this town has to offer. Once inside, this historic gem is dripping in classy opulence with food from chef Mike DeCamp and service to match. Two distinct spaces — the lounge and steakhouse — are available for private events.

The dark dining room with plenty of small, Victorian style pictures
Fine dining, exemplary service and the most impressive entry of any building in Minneapolis
Lucy Hawthorne/Eater Twin Cities

The Copper Hen Cakery & Kitchen

Located just south of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, this rustic restaurant butters up party-goers with custom cakes and cupcakes to go along with its scratch Italian plates. Book an event (or inquire about weddings) here.

The Lynhall

This farmhouse-styled restaurant in Uptown regularly holds all manner of private events both in a formal private dining room that’s framed by a roaring fireplace and a smaller, more casual private room. An additional location in Edina is also ripe for a party — private event menus feature rotisserie meats, seasonal vegetable dishes, fresh-baked breads, and more.

A large white room with bookshelves, exposed wood beams, and a long farmhouse table set for dinner
The reservable side room is flanked by a large window and a roaring fireplace
The Lynhall [Official]

ie - Italian Eatery

Spend a lovely candlelit evening over giant, shared plates of pasta at ie - Italian Eatery. A classy wine room with cork-covered walls is a sophisticated setting for groups of 25 to 30.

A photo of the private dining room at ie - Italian Eatery.
The cork-covered room at ie - Italian Eatery.
ie - Italian Eatery

The Lexington

Plan a night in the leather-and-wood comfort of the Lexington’s Williamsburg Room for a 125-person reception. The sprawling space offers five distinct event areas in all, designed for groups of 30 to 125.

Two large teal chairs sit in a lounge, before a fireplace
The Williamsburg room at The Lexington.
Katie Cannon / Eater Twin Cities

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