by THE Sioux CheF
Owamni by The Sioux Chef. Presented by Sean Sherman and Dana Thompson. A modern Indigenous full service establishment.
MENUS
Download the lunch menu, dinner menu and drinks menu (PDF).
Ask about our nightly dinner specials
Make reservations
Walk-in seating available on our patio on a first come, first served basis (weather permitting)
purchase a gift card
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 5th Ave S.
420 SOUTH FIRST STREET
Minneapolis MN 55401
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 near 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-35W S to exit 17C for Washington Ave S
Right on Washington Ave
Right on 5th Ave S
5th Ave S turns left and becomes 1st St S
From the South:
Follow I-35W N, keeping left at the fork to continue on MN-65
Continue onto 5th Ave S
Follow 5th Ave S
5th Ave S turns left and becomes 1st St S
From the East:
Follow I-94 W to exit 234B for 7th St S
Slight right onto 7th St S
Right on 5th Ave S
5th Ave S turns left and becomes 1st St S
From the West:
Follow I-394 E, keeping left at the fork to continue on I-394 E
Exit 9C for Washington Ave
Continue straight onto 3rd Ave N
Right on 1st St N
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Private Dining + Catering
Our indoor and outdoor space is perfect for your next event or private gathering.
Other inquiries
We would love to hear from you. Email info@owamni.com