Hell's Kitchen Minneapolis

Our doors are shut for the evening and all day tomorrow so our staff can have some fun in the sun. We'll be back up and running Tuesday at 3PM!

Happy Tuesday!
We're taking the afternoon to get our employee-owners together and talk with them for a while. Doors open back up at 4:30!

We'll have our doors shut tomorrow to get all of the employee-owners together for our annual company picnic. Hell's Kitchen reopens Tuesday 7/23 at 8am. Can't wait to see you!

Need a happy hour destination?
The siren song of cheese curds are calling you towards some great deals in our spacious underground lair. Get the team together and shift out of office mode with food and drink specials every Monday through Friday from 3 to 6pm. Looking for a guaranteed table? Head over to our website to book your reservation now! 🧀
https://hellskitcheninc.com/happy-hour-menu

If you’re in town for GALA Choruses, beat the heat in our employee-owned underground lair while enjoying damn good breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We’re just a few blocks from Orchestra Hall, and walking distance to most downtown hotels. Need a reservation? Follow the link below to get your table booked today. Can’t find the time you’re looking for? We save over a third of our tables for walk-ins and have two full service bars! Come find out why NPR called us “unique but not fancy, interesting but not fussy” and Gourmet Magazine wrote, "Rather than rave on, let us just say if you're ever in Minneapolis and want to wow your tastebuds, go to Hell's Kitchen. It is inspired and inspiring.” Pictured here: Stevie's Huevos Rancheros "of the Gods" (roadfood.com)

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Welcome to your tropical oasis!
Our next Farside Pop-Up will take you through a one-night magical island getaway right in the middle of the city. We’ll be featuring a curated beverage menu centered around tiki classics and surf rock standards. Last month’s event was a blast! Mark your calendars for THIS MONDAY from 5-9PM to get in on the action!

The US Olympic Trials are here!
Downtown Minneapolis has been taken over by gymnasts, and we couldn’t be more excited to be in the epicenter of the action. Are you among the huge crowd in town to cheer on our aspiring Olympians? Make us your hub to get some award-winning breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner in a one-of-a-kind, employee-owned restaurant. Leave your car in our adjacent parking ramp for only $5 on the weekends, and weekdays after 4PM! We’re just a short walk to the Target Center and all of the Flip Zone activities. Shown: The Prime Rib French Dip featuring thinly sliced beef that melts in your mouth, paired with savory garlic au jus for dipping.

Looking for a triple-play deal?
With our Home Game Deal, you can score BOGO Twins Pilsners with the purchase of any smash burger any time our Minnesota Twins are at home. It’s a perfect pregame to a gorgeous day in downtown. On your way to Target Field? We’re just a short walk away, and our adjacent ramp is only $5 on the weekends, and everyday after 4pm. Heck, the money you save on parking can go toward an awesome meal!

The Bison Bolognese has made a much welcomed return to the menu!
This Midwestern spin on the Italian classic starts with fettuccini smothered in a robust mix of mirepoix, tomato paste, and ground bison. Then we top it with pecorino and confit tomatoes that are bursting with flavor. Give it a go next time you stop in! It’s available on our everyday dinner menu starting at 3pm.

Anyone who met our late founder Chef Mitch Omer knew right off the bat he was one-of-a-kind.
In fact, not one person on earth would argue that our charismatic, beloved leader was also batty enough to say things that were completely out of line. When his wife and co-founder Cyn saw that his nachos were FINALLY back on our new menu, it instantly sent her back to 2007, when he ordered nachos at the pizza place next door to Hell's Kitchen in Duluth, which had become their unofficial "office" while our new restaurant was under construction. Each time they went there, the staff would nervously keep an eye on their table due to Mitch's VERY loud voice that was always peppered with profanities.
So one day, Mitch ordered nachos. Immediately, Cyn slid down in her seat, knowing what was about to happen. Sure enough, the nachos came out the same way many places make 'em...a bunch of unadorned tortilla chips piled on a plate with half-melted cheese ONLY on the top layer, which drove Mitch bonkers....
After staring at the platter, he shook his head, sighed, flipped over his paper placemat, then started drawing. (By this time, Cyn buried her face behind her menu.) Next, Mitch handed the tediously-sketched out instructions to the server, saying "take this to the kitchen and tell them I want my nachos exactly like this: a layer of tortilla chips, then cheese, then another layer of chips, then more cheese, then a third layer with LOTS more cheese and all that extra s**t on top. And make sure they're MELTED. I'll pay for this second order as well of course. Just tell them not to f**k it up."
The wide-eyed server nodded and scurried away. In a matter of minutes, the manager came over and wearily said, "Dude, when your own place opens next month, make 'em any way you want. But here, we're not changing a thing, By the way, this is your final warning that we're running a family restaurant. I've instructed my staff that if you ever say s**t or f**k or damn again, you'll be permanently banned. Don't get me wrong...you know we really like you, but you're WAY out of line." At this point, Cyn ran and hid in the bathroom. Mitch (whose bi-polar swings sometimes got the best of him) calmed down and left a crazy-good tip. And the manager got the last laugh because 3 years later, we closed our Duluth location...it was a failure with a capital F. But the next time you're at our Minneapolis spot, check out our back-on-the-menu nachos with hand pulled pork, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, diced pickles, cilantro, and melty housemade queso sauce on each and every damn layer. THAT'S how you make Mitch's Bonkers Nachos.

Ahhh… Chicken Tenders…
Crispy, hot, and perfect for dunking. What’s not to love? Ours are marinated overnight in buttermilk, then tossed in seasoned flour and fried 'til golden brown. Dunk ‘em into any of our housemade sauces such as BBQ, ranch, or Mitch’s Forever-To-Make Mustard. What’s your favorite dipping sauce? Leave it in the comments!

Here’s another one we pulled out of the HK vault!
The BBQ Pork Nachos are back and better than ever. This saucy starter features corn chips covered in our house BBQ and queso sauces, diced pickles, coleslaw, cilantro, and shredded pork carnitas.
In case you haven’t heard already, we just refreshed our menu! Make a stop into our underground lair to try some of the new and classic hits we’ve added to our everyday fare.

New menu alert!
Now that downtown’s back in full force, we were able to bring back some favorites from years ago, including the return of our legendary Reuben with thousand island dressing, sauerkraut, marble rye, Swiss cheese, and of course, tender shredded corned beef. Our staff is thrilled to see its return, and even though we’re only on Day 1 with our new menus, it’s already flying out of the kitchen. Gonna see the T-wolves win another one? "Bring ya ass" downtown, park for only 5 bucks in our adjacent ramp, and before you walk over to Target Center, try our Reuben with all the parking money you’ll save!

🚨New Event Alert!🚨
The Far-Side Pop Ups is a new monthly event only at Hell's Kitchen! Featuring a rotating menu of cocktails, each month debuts a new theme to challenge our bar team and to delight our guests.
Neon Cowboy: A Kickoff To Pride draws inspiration from the resurgence of q***r Westerns, power ballads, and the underground dance floor. Showcasing a delicious mix of alcoholic and NA cocktails, Neon Cowboy is the perfect way to start off your Pride celebrations in Minneapolis.
Mark your calendars for June 3rd at 5pm! Availability will be first come, first served, and we are unable to take reservations for this event.

Nail down your Mother’s Day Brunch plans yet?
Our celebrations start tomorrow! Even if Mom already has plans for Sunday, you can still take her out to a killer brunch tomorrow as well. We’re running food and drink specials, live music from 10-1, and our world-famous Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar from 9-1 both Saturday and Sunday. Need a last minute gift? Our retail shop features a wide array of goodies. Place your order online to pick it up when you get here, and we’ll pretend that was your plan all along. 😉

Happy 22nd Anniversary TODAY to all of our wonderful employee owners! Never in a million years did I ever think we’d survive such an arduous journey, especially after covid hit so hard, but look at you all now!!! Downtown’s finally back in full force with happy visitors… today was no exception, and you were all so busy, there wasn’t time enough today to stop, catch your breaths, and celebrate!
Haaaaaaaaaa Peeeeee anniverrrrrrrsary from Cyn (co-founder with Mitch and Steve)

Buckle up and feast your eyes on The Best Deadly Sin, May’s Rotating Smash Burger. Feast your eyes on this Frankenstein’s Monster of a sandwich, a gluttonous delight featuring two smashed beef patties topped with white cheddar and American cheese, mayo, fried cheese curds, country fried bacon, and a side of house-made sausage gravy. This one’s a beast…we’re not going to sugarcoat it, but damn, it’s soooooooo good. Come grab a [BIG] bite now through the end of May.

Say Hi to Haley!

Prior to the pandemic, it was already hard to imagine Hell's Kitchen without this lady. With her multifaceted talents and solid judgement, it was no surprise that Haley quickly moved up the ranks. From host, to manager, to department head, she has stepped up to the plate ready to swing for the fences in each role she takes on.

Now in 2024, Haley has become an indispensable piece of our operation. As one of the first employee-owners rehired post-Covid, she helped the restaurant through a tumultuous reopening process that other less-committed individuals chose not to endure.

It's that same dedication that's setting Haley up for her most challenging roll yet: The Future General Manager of Hell's Kitchen. It's no small feat to keep the wheels moving around here, yet she transitioned into the job with a natural poise that could convince anyone she's been doing it for years.

Between kicking major managerial ass, buying a new house, and being a mother of two, Haley somehow still manages to keep her composure and be a consistently delightful presence at the restaurant. Even though she's now one of the "big wigs" around here, we all know that Haley is still one of us. Her down-to-earth, approachable attitude made her a perfect fit to lead a massive team of employee-owners, and we can't wait to see how far she's going to take us. Throw this badass mama a congrats next time you're in the area! She definitely deserves it.

Mother's Day is less than a couple weeks away!
Show your mama some love and treat her to some damn good brunch. For our brunch special, we'll be featuring the Florentine Benedict. A smash hit we first debuted last year featuring an english muffin topped with fresh-cut heirloom tomatoes, sautéed spinach, poached eggs, and a bright roasted red pepper hollandaise. This holiday famously books up tight, so get your reservations in now by clicking the link below. Can't get your schedules aligned for Mother's Day Sunday? No worries! We're celebrating Saturday, May 11th, too. No matter which day you join us over the holiday weekend, we're still pulling out all the stops so mom can get the brunch she deserves.
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Make us your pregame hub!
With our Twins Home Game Deal, you can score 2-for-1 Twins Pilsners with the purchase of a smash burger on EVERY home game day. We're walking distance to Target Field, and our upstairs ramp is only $5 after 4pm weekdays, and all day weekends. We'll be running this double-play deal all throughout Twins season, so stop down into our underground lair to make your day at the ballpark a grand slam!

First things first:
It’s a miracle this item is still on our menu 2 decades after Chef-Founder Mitch Omer introduced it. Why? Because who the hell even wants to TRY porridge?
SO… In our early days, Mitch had to literally GIVE it away to get folks to try it. It’s now one of our top-selling, most talked about menu items. Former Senator Al Franken served it every Wednesday to visitors at his D.C. office, and it gained so much popularity, we now ship Porridge Kits all over the country. Interested in giving this “MN Icon” a go? Stop by to get a freshly made cup, or order yourself a Porridge Kit and have it shipped straight to your doorstep via our nationwide shipping portal. You can find the link in our bio.

Say Hi to Alfredo!
Nothing gets this guy down. Even after tirelessly flipping bacon and hotcakes nonstop for hours on end, Fredo still held onto his goofy, upbeat demeanor. You may recognize his name from our popular Fredo's Breakfast Burrito, which made its way onto our menu after years of cheffing them up for staff. With seemingly endless energy, Alfredo never stops moving. While yes, it would be awesome to have this ray of sunshine around 100% of the time, unfortunately he does have a life outside of Hell's Kitchen. In addition to leading kitchen shifts (which, mind you, is not an easy job), Alfredo is also a boxing instructor, marathon runner, and father of four. (Frankly, it's making this writer tired just typing all that out.) Needless to say, we're grateful Fredo still finds time for us. His infectious smile and can-do attitude light up the room, and our kitchen has been a much jollier environment since he started almost 8 years ago. Thanks for everything you do, bud! It was awesome working with you in Courtland, and we were thrilled to see the joy on your face as you got to ride "up front" when Fire Chief Ubel gave us all a tour around town in his rig.

It really does take a village

Hell’s Kitchen is proud to share the celebration of ten years of legalized same-sex marriage! In honor of the milestone anniversary, we are doubling down on our support for the LGBTQIA+ community by throwing yet another wedding for a new lovely couple. While we’ll be providing appetizers, drinks, dinner, wedding desserts, an event coordinator, and a full staff in our beautiful underground space free or charge, we’d still be thrilled to partner with a killer photographer, florist, videographer, paper goods designer, or others who would like to add to the excitement by making partial or full donations of their services.

The big day, August 11, 2024, is quickly approaching, and because it’s such a pivotal year, we’d love for the world to see how our “village” supports the LGBTQIA+ community. The deadline for proposals and bids is April 16, 2024. If your business can help, please reach out via the button below so we can present a list to the couple to make their selections. It is their day, after all!

After several months of planning, prepping, and promoting, our Fire and Brimstone II event turned out to be more successful than we could have imagined. We flipped (literally) thousands of lemon ricotta hotcakes, cooked dozens of cases of bacon, laughed, cried, and met some truly fantastic people from Courtland and far beyond. We were especially grateful to see all the firefighters from across the region that showed up for support. There’s no way we could have done this alone. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all of the vendors who donated goods and supplies, to all the incredible businesses for their generous "Fire Alarm" sponsorships, to all of the volunteers who showed up Saturday to help bring this event to life, and to the amazing community who came out to make it such a success. Also a HUGE shoutout to our friends Kristi Mae Schroer and Helping Minnesota Heroes for helping plan and facilitate through every step of the process. We seriously can’t thank you enough. Together, over $20,000 was raised for Courtland Fire & Rescue in honor of the two beloved firefighters they lost. Our late chef/founder Mitch Omer, a reformed pyromaniac who spent his adult life donating to fire departments, would be proud.

April's Rotating Smash Burger has arrived!
All month long, we’ll be featuring the Peanut Butter Bacon Burger- A Hell’s Kitchen classic featuring two smashed beef patties topped with white cheddar cheese, thick-cut bacon, mayo, and Mitch’s legendary house-made peanut butter. While it’s raised some eyebrows in the past, trust us on this sweet-savory combo that’s stood the test of time all these years.

After months of planning, Hell's Kitchen is hitting the road again. In just under one week, we're heading south to flip Mitch's legendary Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes for the benefit of the fire department in Courtland, Minnesota. Thanks to support from our new friends with Helping Minnesota Heroes and many many MANY vendors from across the state, this event is shaping up to be one hell of a fun morning. Check out this article from the St. Peter Herald for more info.
https://tinyurl.com/4bjkc3v7
If you're interested in devouring those yummy hotcakes for a good cause, there may still be tickets available! We've already sold over 1,000 tickets, so s**g ass and buy tickets directly online for $10 pre-sale, or $15 at the door by cash only. Already have tix? Follow the link below to RSVP to the event on Facebook and stay up-to-date with the latest news.
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Easter Weekend is here!
Our Sunday brunch is looking, unsurprisingly, pretty damn busy. However, Hell’s Kitchen has never been a ‘reservations required’ type of place. If you can’t find your ideal booking on Sunday, we still have plenty of options. We ALWAYS save a portion of our tables for walk-ins, plus 2 full-service (and very large) bars. Need a table big enough for the whole family? Check us out tomorrow! We’re celebrating the holiday all weekend with FREE live music, our epic Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar, and a super-decadent Monte Cristo special featuring slow-roasted pit ham, house-made mustard, and swiss cheese nestled between two pieces of lightly grilled french toast.