Breva

3.9

100 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Welcome to Breva, the quintessential neighborhood gathering spot in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis. At Breva, we invite you to experience the essence of conviviality, served up with a touch of elegance in a casual chic setting.

Our culinary journey is guided by the expert hands of Chef Bjorn Thomson and a team of seasoned hospitality professionals. Together, they've crafted a menu that's a true celebration of the New American spirit – elevated, unpretentious, and discerning.

Breva is just minutes from the Convention Center and Orchestra Hall, and a short drive from local theaters and sports stadiums.

Breva is an ideal destination for all groups and occasions!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Grill
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 7:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(612) 353-6207
Website
https://www.brevabarandgrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bjorn Thompson
Catering
Give your guests a taste of the Upper Midwest and beyond! Our highly seasonal menus incorporate locally sourced ingredients that pair beautifully with our regional wines and craft beers.
Private party facilities
Located in the historic Hotel Ivy in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis, Breva offers upscale, private and semi-private dining within walking distance of the Convention Center, Orchestra Hall, theaters, and other local attractions.Breva's warm and welcoming space is ideal for wedding-related festivities, milestone events and business gatherings.

Location
1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Neighborhood
Downtown / Mill District
Cross street
S 11th St.
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Dinner
$65.00 per person
Dec 25, 2024 only
Join us for a festive Christmas Feast! Chef Bjorn Thompson has developed a 3-Course prix fixe menu sure to bring the Yuletide cheer! Choose from Warmed Spinach Salad with pancetta sherry vinaigrette, onion and pomegranate or the Roasted Beet Salad with whipped goat cheese, citrus, candied walnut, and shallot to start. Main course features choice of Seared Duck Breast with chestnut farro, fig & cranberry sauce and glazed carrots, Herb Crusted Prime Rib with smashed potato, au jus, grilled asparagus and horseradish cream, Brick Chicken or Roasted Cauliflower. For dessert we have STicky Toffee Pudding, Traditional New York Cheesecake or a Flourless Chocolate Torte to choose from. Guests also receive a treat from Santa to take home!
Christmas Eve Dinner
$65.00 per person
Dec 24, 2024 only
Join us for a festive Christmas Eve Feast! Chef Bjorn Thompson has developed a 3-Course prix fixe menu sure to bring the Yuletide cheer! Choose from Warmed Spinach Salad with pancetta sherry vinaigrette, onion and pomegranate or the Roasted Beet Salad with whipped goat cheese, citrus, candied walnut, and shallot to start. Main course features choice of Seared Duck Breast with chestnut farro, fig & cranberry sauce and glazed carrots, Herb Crusted Prime Rib with smashed potato, au jus, grilled asparagus and horseradish cream, Brick Chicken or Roasted Cauliflower. For dessert we have STicky Toffee Pudding, Traditional New York Cheesecake or a Flourless Chocolate Torte to choose from. Guests also receive a treat from Santa to take home!
New Year's Eve at Breva!
$95.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Chef Bjorn Thompson has created a prix fixe dinner with sparkling wine toast fit to ring in the New Year! Start the evening off with choice of Arugula Salad, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup or Prawn Cocktail. For the main course we offer Grilled Beef Tenderloin with truffle madeira sauce, yukon gold potato, Olive Crusted Halibut with roasted fennel, poached artichoke, lemon or Seared Duck Breast with parsnip puree, swiss chard, red currant demi. Don't forget Dessert! Enjoy your choice of Valrhona Chocolate Lava Cake with vanilla bean gelato, Olive Oil Cake with citrus curd and sweet creme fraiche or our classic New York style cheesecake with blueberry and toasted pistachio.

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
3.8Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Minneapolis - St. Paul
Innovative
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Innovative
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Healthy

Review summary

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Breva offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food and attentive service." The ambiance is "cozy and elevated," perfect for a night out. Highlights include the "best burger" and unique dishes like the smoked walleye dip. Despite occasional service delays, guests appreciate the thoughtful presentation and diverse menu options.

100 Reviews

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nicole
VIP
Minneapolis
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Would not recommend. At all. Worst meal I can recall.
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Kerry
Minneapolis
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Very close to Orchestra Hall so we tried Breva out. Tuna appetizer disappointed, but Salmon was very good! Service was a bit unprofessional for such a nice restaurant but team did apologize for our food delay. Pasta bolognese was very good, gelato dessert a bit disappointing. Prix Fixe menu was quite a deal.
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eric
VIP
Minneapolis
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant had a few occupied tables, but it took 20 mins to get 2 of three cocktails, the third came at the 30 min mark. Little gem cesar salad was actually romaine lettuce with rock hard croutons. Chicken dish was ok, flank steak was ordered mid rare was served closer to rare and barely warm. The bolognese was also served cold. They had a $27 2 course option and apparently the flank steak was a $15 up charge which wasnt disclosed. Overall an off putting experience, not worth making a return trip.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service amazing, drinks good and burger was ok but squared so it rose the issue was it all real ground beef? Their fries were really good! Could get ketchup but not BBQ The shrimp scampi was not to be desired. Came in a yellow orange sauce that tasted a bit curry-ish. Now I like curry but was expecting more of a butter garlic taste? Plus the noodles were rigatoni’s and not long noodles? Am I missing something here? And no option of garlic bread. Ate half was ok. The bill came to 91 US dollars. Two meals, two drinks and a 45 tip… because the service was great!
BrevaResponded on December 6, 2024
Hi, Thank you for your honest feedback. We're delighted to hear you received excellent service and enjoyed the drinks and fries. We appreciate your comments on the burger and shrimp scampi. We'll use your insights to enhance our menu and overall guest experience. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon!
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Linda
Seattle
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time at Breva - the service was great. The food was very good and not what I was expecting given it's advertised as an American grill and bar. The food was unique and very different. I had the beat salad - nothing special but solid. My husband had the breva burger - which was fantastic. Also the Ahi tuna starter was excellent.
BrevaResponded on December 2, 2024
Hi Linda, Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and were pleasantly surprised by our unique menu offerings. We hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal!
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Noreen
Orlando
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I got the Thanksgiving dinner which was a lot of food for the price, but just average in taste. Quick and friendly service though.
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J
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service, excellent food & cocktails and great prices. Easy parking nearby, definitely worth the visit!
BrevaResponded on December 2, 2024
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and appreciated our food, service, and cocktails. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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V. Katherine
VIP
Minneapolis
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went for fixed priced thankgiving dinner and all were pleased with the reasonable price for the meal. It was true value for the innovative food and attentive service.
BrevaResponded on November 29, 2024
Hi Katherine, Thank you for celebrating Thanksgiving with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner and that both our food and service met your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Marcelyn
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in the first (11:00] seating for the Thanksgiving dinner. That probably influenced the very prompt service and quiet surroundings. The turkey roulade was some of the best turkey I have ever eaten, the breast meat was moist and nicely flavored by the abundant dressing rolled into it. The beans were crisp and bright green; the sweet potatoes were flavorful, The pumpkin praline cheesecake was incredibly rich and nicely presented. We only wished we had split one piece and taken the other home for later.
BrevaResponded on November 29, 2024
Thank you for choosing to celebrate Thanksgiving with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dinner and that our food and service met your expectations. We hope your experience made the day even more special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Steven
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience ordering thanksgiving turkey dinner to go for two from Breva. Turkey roulade including gravy with sides and desserts was very good.
BrevaResponded on December 2, 2024
Hi Steven, Thank you for sharing your positive experience. We're thrilled you enjoyed the turkey roulade, gravy, sides, and desserts. We look forward to serving you again soon.
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FAQs

Breva is rated 3.9 stars by 100 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Additional information

Cross street
S 11th St.
Neighborhood
Downtown / Mill District
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 pm Tue–Thu 7:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 7:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Grill
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bjorn Thompson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.brevabarandgrill.com/
Phone number
(612) 353-6207
Catering
Give your guests a taste of the Upper Midwest and beyond! Our highly seasonal menus incorporate locally sourced ingredients that pair beautifully with our regional wines and craft beers.
Private party facilities
Located in the historic Hotel Ivy in the heart of Downtown Minneapolis, Breva offers upscale, private and semi-private dining within walking distance of the Convention Center, Orchestra Hall, theaters, and other local attractions.Breva's warm and welcoming space is ideal for wedding-related festivities, milestone events and business gatherings.

Breva

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Christmas Dinner

Christmas Eve Dinner

New Year's Eve at Breva!

Menu

What 100 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Breva restaurant rated?

Is Breva currently accepting reservations?

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