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Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille, Minnetonka, MN

Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille

4.7
4.7
703 Reviews
$30 and under
Grill

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Welcome to Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille!

The Gold Nugget is home to the best burger in the Twin Cities and so say the people at the 2014 Twin Cities Burger Battle. We also feature handcrafted sandwiches, soups and salads, made from scratch in our kitchen. Our beer menu focused on local craft beers and outstanding national selections, we always have something new from our neighborhood brew masters.

Everyone in your family, on your team, or from you company can find something to please their palate. We also have a great kid’s menu and gluten-sensitive offerings.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Burgers, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (952) 935-3600
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andres Garcia
  • Neighborhood
    Minnetonka
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Herradura Tequila Dinner

    $50.00 per person

    Mar 24, 2025 only
    A Flavorful 4-Course Tasting Menu Join us for a delicious four-course tasting experience that highlights bold flavors and fresh ingredients, paired with thoughtfully crafted drinks. First Course: Shrimp Ceviche Shooter Citrus-cooked shrimp, avocado, charred corn, red onion, and cucumber, finished with a squeeze of lime. Paired with a refreshing Pineapple Daisy. Second Course: Chipotle Cauliflower Tostada Adobo-grilled chicken, pico de gallo, a poached egg, and queso fresco on a crispy tostada. Enjoy it with a smooth Mexican Firing Squad cocktail. Third Course: Chamorro de Cerdo Tender Mexican-style bone-in pork shank, served with Spanish rice, frijoles, fresh tortillas, and a flavorful anchiote sauce. Paired with an Oaxaca Old Fashioned. Fourth Course: Strawberry Tres Leches A light and creamy strawberry-infused tres leches dessert. Finished with a subtly spiced Cinnamon Sour.

What 703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Kid-friendly

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille delights with its "excellent on everything" service and "consistently delicious" food. Guests rave about the "warm, inviting atmosphere" and vibrant holiday decor. Highlights include the cheesy tater tots and inventive cocktails. Despite occasional service hiccups, patrons find it a "great local spot" for fun and family gatherings.

703 Reviews
  1. Rosemary

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Hamburger option is great because you can chose 4 items + cheese for the HB, but have many other good food choices. Portion sizes were large that 3 of us came home with extra food.

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  2. Sally

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, as always. Server was good about checking in and informing us about status. Good place for an intense conversation with my young friend!

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  3. Dana

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our Valentine’s Day dinner experience A fun dinner in a low key environment with a cozy ambiance.

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  4. Patty

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table of five with all gifts cards and it was worth my gift to them! Excellent on everything!!

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  5. Bonnie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    45 reviews

    3.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We are huge fans of GN. Last night was not good. Service was awful. Food not hot.

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  6. Julie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is great here. Some new items on the menu. Food and service are over the top. It makes us happy just to be there. Try the cheesy tater tots if you haven’t!

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  7. Bev

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently delicious, we have gone two Fridays in a row, had different servers, both fabulous. This may now be our regular Friday night spot. Love the onion rings for years but oh those cheesy tots!! YUM!

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  8. Jill

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Gold Nugget always great. The decor and holiday decorations always a delight. It is one of our favorite resturants.

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  9. Ed

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    79 reviews

    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated on time for our Saturday night reservation. Server greeted us promptly. Once we ordered the food came in a reasonable amount of time. Good was very good. Everyone enjoyed. Reasonable price compared to other restaurants.

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  10. Carol

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    155 reviews

    5.0

    155 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks to Kirsten O. for a nice dinner. We enjoyed our entrees and had fabulous service. We'll be back soon!

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FAQs

Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 935-3600.

Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille

14401 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345-5821

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Minnetonka
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Burgers, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andres Garcia
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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