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The News Room
The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.
Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center & Target Field, The Orpheum, Pantages and State Theaters.
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Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center & Target Field, The Orpheum, Pantages and State Theaters.
46 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 46 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(22)
- fit for foodies(10)
- special occasion(8)
- vibrant bar scene(8)
- great for outdoor dining(6)
- hot spot(6)
The News Room Reviews List
Review 1 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food we had was very good,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food we had was very good, but we were there on a Sunday evening and they had run out of most of the seafood on the menu."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 2 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The beet carpaccio salad was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The beet carpaccio salad was delicious. I can't say the same for the appetizers. We had the tacos, which had a strange, unidentifiable taste, and the risotto balls, which I found too smoky tasting. I did notice, however, a lot of the flatbread being served, so next time I will try one of those."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 3 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great service and environment,
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great service and environment, however the pork chop leaves something to be desired."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2006
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Review 4 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Make sure you read all the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Make sure you read all the reviews prior to eating at this restaurant. They are all pretty spot on. The food is decent. It's nothing spectacular. The service at this restaurant needs improvement. It is evident from the front of house manager down to the wait staff. Out waitress only took our drink and food orders and then the next time we saw her was to pay our check. In order to get another drink I had to go to the bar myself. At one point the table behind us was told by the front house manager their food wouldn't be out for 45min to an hour because they just had a volley ball party of 30 put their order in. They didn't offer the table free appetizers or drinks. The table eventually got up and left."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 5 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food...too loud though
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was fantastic for dinner, and a huge menu to choose from. The only disappointment was that they had the "background" music so loud that you had to shout over the table to hear each other. I come here all the time for lunch, but if you need to talk business over dinner, maybe not the place to be."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 6 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We (family of four) enjoyed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We (family of four) enjoyed our meal before a show at the Orpheum. Service was attentive. Food was prepared fast."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 7 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Impressed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My date and I had a wonderful time when grabbing a little late night dessert. The staff was courteous, the atmosphere and overall aesthetic were tremendous - we had a great time. I will definitely be returning in the summertime to try out the patio."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 8 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We are looking foward to our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We are looking foward to our daughter's rejearsal dinner here on June14th."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 9 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
WOW
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved EVERYTHING! I cannot beleive I have not been there before. We are excited to dine there again."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was a last minute reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It was a last minute reservation for a group of eight before theater at 8:00. Menu variety satisfied everyone; food was very good; service was exceptional. We never felt rushed."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 11 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This is a restaurant that
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a restaurant that doesn't seem to know what it wants to be. The sports TV seemed an odd contrast to the newsroom theme. Does it want to be upscale or another Applebee's?
My martini was good, but HUGE. The Thai Taco appetizer was delicious. But the steak prices were extremely high for what we got. And the "truffle fries" appeared to be frozen fries sprinkled with some kind of powder that left a gummy feel in one's mouth. The food came at such a rapid rate that we were still working the appetizers when salad arrived, and still working salad when entrees arrived. On the upside our waitress was wonderful."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
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Review 12 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were seated in the bar
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were seated in the bar area, might have preferred to sit in a dining area but didn't know the lay-out when we were seated so didn't know to ask that. Might have been nice to have been asked about preference when seated. The decor and music were great-especially enjoyed the music and waitress took the time to the find name of a song we enjoyed. Lighting was poor-very difficult to read menu, I'm guessing more of an issue for someone in my age group (50+). Food was great, especially enjoyed the crabcake slider we had as an appetizer."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2013
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Review 13 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful service, very relaxing,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful service, very relaxing, easy place to hang out"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
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Review 14 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great location, close to many
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great location, close to many other great venues if you're looking for a great nightlife experience. Great menu selection and drink menu selection. A bit high priced, but not to bad. Great interior scenery. Very warm and welcoming. Service was great and quick. Was especially surprised they were able to handle a large group on such a timely manner."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have started to recommend
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have started to recommend this spot to my friends. Price is right, good selection and variety of food items and tasty. Desserts were delicious"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2007
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Review 16 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good solid place - liked it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good solid place - liked it a lot."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2006
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Review 17 for The News Room
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Special spot in the city
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and atmosphere made for a very enjoyable evening."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The News Room
Based on the average of (29) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic