by THE Sioux CheF
Owamni by The Sioux Chef. Presented by Sean Sherman and Dana Thompson. A modern Indigenous full service establishment.
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Decolonized ingredients
Experience the true flavors of North America, featuring foods of Mni Sota Makoce, Land Where the Waters Reflect the Clouds.
Sacred Land
Located at OwamniYomni, the sacred site of peace and well-being for the Dakota and Anishinaabe people.
Our menu
We prioritize purchasing from Indigenous food producers locally and nationally. We have removed colonial ingredients such as wheat flour, cane sugar and dairy. We are proud to present a decolonized dining experience.
Find Owamni
Owamni is located inside the Water Works Pavilion in Mill Ruins Park, between 3rd Ave S and Portland Ave.
425 West River Parkway
Minneapolis MN
On foot
If you are walking, you will find us right off the riverwalk, at the west edge of Mill Ruins Park.
On four wheels
There are pay parking meters throughout the area, including along 1st St S behind Owamni.
Stone Arch Parking (Pay Lot): Located on West River Parkway, west of Portland Ave S. Click on the map for driving directions.
300 S 2nd St Parking (Metered Lot): Located off 2nd St S, west of 5th Ave S. Click on the map for driving directions.
Depot Parking Structure (Sheltered Pay Lot): Located on Washington Ave, between 3rd Ave S and 5th Ave S. Click on the map for driving directions.
201 2nd St SE Garage (Pay Ramp Across the Mississippi River): Located at 2nd St SE and 2nd Ave SE. Click on the map for driving directions.
PLEASE NOTE: From this ramp, you must walk/wheel/scoot/bike across the Mississippi River via the Stone Arch Bridge (cars are not allowed on the bridge). From the parking garage, head east along 2nd St SE, then south on 6th Ave SE to access the Stone Arch Bridge. Cross the bridge, then head west through Mill Ruins Park to Owamni.
From the North:
Follow I-35 S to exit 17C for Washington Ave S
Right on Washington Ave
Right on 11th Ave S
Left on 2nd St S
Right on Portland Ave S
Left on West River Parkway
From the South:
Follow I-35W N, keeping left at the fork to continue on MN-65
Continue onto 5th Ave S
Right on Washington Ave
Left on Portland Ave S
Left on West River Parkway
From the East:
Follow I-94 W to exit 234B for 7th St S
Slight right onto 7th St S
Right on 11th Ave S
Left on 2nd St S
Right on Portland Ave S
Left on West River Parkway
From the West:
Follow I-394 E, keeping left at the fork to continue on I-394 E
Exit 9C for Washington Ave
Continue past Washington onto 3rd Ave N
Left on 1st St N
Right on 4th Ave N
Right on West River Parkway
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Private Dining
Our indoor and outdoor space is perfect for your next event or private gathering.
Other inquiries
We would love to hear from you. Call us at 612-444-1846.