
About
The Dakota is a live music venue in Minneapolis and a rare gem in the Twin Cities entertainment scene. One of few establishments to serve a full, chef-driven menu paired with world-class music performances seven nights a week, the Dakota is more than a restaurant and more than a music club; it's where the love of great food and great music come together as a seamless duet.
Hours & Dates
Box Office Hours:Mon-Fri 10 am-6pm
Sat - Sun 12-4pm
Dining Room Hours:
Sun-Thu 5:30-9 pm
Sat-Fri 5:30-11 pm
Reviews
Based on 384 reviews
Excellent venue with amazing acoustics. Originally seated at a table for dinner and then moved to an open booth. Service staff attentive to detail and food was very tasty especially the angus...
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kb887,
May 1, 2022
Nice jazz venue in Minneapolis. We ate before the show. I had blackened trout with lima bean succotash with a glass of Pinot noir. We split a slice of Mississippi mud pie. Others had chicken sandwich...
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joaniemaria,
April 13, 2022
There are not not enough places that you can go to have a nice meal and listen to first class music, and still fewer where the food is genuinely great. Dakota is one of those. I was over for a couple...
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acjwatt,
March 7, 2022
Listening to Connie Evingson singing Peggy Lee songs while drinking a perfect pineapple 🍍 vodka infused drink in a dimly lit dinner /jazz club made for a nice MN winter Saturday night out. ••••Valet...
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NikkiA179,
February 23, 2022
The Dakota is Back! Three of us attended a wonderful performance by Thomasina Petrus, T. Mychal Rambo, and Ginger Commodore, and had a great time. The new layout offers everyone a great stage-view...
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Stephan P,
December 6, 2021
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The Fitzgerald hosts a full slate of live performances year-round / Tylor Boland

Peavey Plaza is a sunken, urban oasis in the middle of downtown Minneapolis / Meet Minneapolis

A band performs at the Riversong Music Festival / Roman Bloemke

A musician performs at the Dakota Jazz Club / George Roedler