Murray's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

“Went here for our 5th wedding anniversary. This was our first time. The experience was amazing. Atmosphere was of a classic steak house fine dining. The food was delicious. We got the butter knife steak. Cooked perfectly. The staff was knowledgeable and top tier. Would highly recommend.”

“​I recently hosted a private event at Murray’s for a group of industry leaders in the AI and cybersecurity space, and the experience was top-tier from start to finish. When you have that much "brain power" in one room, you need an environment that is professional yet comfortable, and Murray’s delivered perfectly. ​The Service: The staff here truly understands high-level hospitality. I’m a sweet tea drinker, and since it wasn’t on the menu, our server went out of her way to hand-make some for me using simple syrup. It’s those small, proactive gestures that separate a good restaurant from a great one. The service for our entire group was seamless and never felt intrusive during our discussions. ​The Food: The meal was outstanding. When you’re hosting a hosted event, consistency is key, and every steak was cooked to perfection. You can tell they take immense pride in their quality of cuts and preparation. ​The Atmosphere: The private room provided the perfect backdrop for deep-dive technical conversations. It felt exclusive and quiet enough for our guests from major tech companies to network and share insights without the noise of a main dining room. ​If you are looking to host a high-stakes corporate dinner or a private event in Minneapolis, Murray’s is a definitive go-to. Old-school service meets modern excellence.”

“- This is my favorite steakhouse in the cities. Originally, we were deciding between Murray’s vs. Manny’s (we heard both are really good steakhouses), but we ended up going with Murray’s this time because we heard the sides were amazing and a must try. We got the silver butter knife steak for two as well as thai chili brussels sprouts and and mac n cheese. These were all dishes and sides that were recommended to us by friends, and I highly recommend them. The steak for two included a choice of soup or salad. We got the lobster bisque (it was the soup of the day). Everything tasted really good. I liked the brussells sprouts more than the mac n cheese; the mac n cheese was a bit more thick than I expected but still really good. Our steak was cut in front of us, but the presentation of the steak after our waiter cut isn’t as good as other steak presentations. It all ended up in our stomaches though! Definitely recommend!”

“Our first time dining here for my husband’s birthday. The restaurant definitely delivers on the upscale atmosphere and experience, with a very dark and intimate ambiance inside. Overall, the service was on the slower side — our food took about 30–40 minutes to arrive. The steak itself was very tender, but heavily marinated and quite salty, which may not appeal to those who prefer a more natural steak flavor. My husband was also disappointed that the steak was pan-seared rather than grilled. The sides were tasty but on the smaller side and not really large enough to share between more than one person. Would I say it’s the best steakhouse? Probably not for the price point, as you are mainly paying for the overall dining experience and ambiance rather than the food itself.”

“Murray's is an institution and when it comes to matters of service and ambience it is an excellent steak house in the heart of Minneapolis. The pacing of the meal is great, the staff is well trained and the decor is delightful. We ordered the bbq shrimp appetizer, a special of steak cuts for two containing filet, sirloin, and ribeye, as a side the Brussel sprouts. The food was very good but perhaps a bit aggressive with seasoning (bbq and salt) which took away a little from the shrimp and steak cuts which were asking for a little more gentle treatment. The raspberry pie for dessert was delightful. The drinks were very well done (Elderflower martini). Overall it's a very fun place, good food, but for the price there are several restaurants I would consider a little bit more refined. I'm glad we went once, I don't know that we will end up going back though.”