Blondette

4.0

99 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Blondette is a French-inspired restaurant, concepted by award-winning Chef Daniel del Prado, offering traditional French cuisine fused with Pacific Northwest ingredients. Housed in a glass-covered atrium complete with an outdoor terrace and one of Minneapolis’ only retractable roofs, Blondette invites guests to mix and mingle under the stars all year long.

In addition to dinner daily, each Saturday and Sunday, Blondette serves up elevated brunch fare from 9am - 2pm. Reservations recommended but not required. We also offer curated holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve, Easter and Mother's Day.

LOCATION: Blondette is located on the 5th floor of the iconic Rand Tower Hotel, conveniently attached to the Downtown Minneapolis Skyway. Each of Rand Tower Hotel’s restaurants and bars is a destination all its own, offering locals and travelers a unique culinary journey they won’t find anywhere else.

PARKING: $10 valet parking is available with dining validation.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, French, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Phone number
(612) 224-3750
Website
https://www.blondettempls.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Daniel del Prado
Catering
Rand Tower Hotel’s meeting and event catering menus offer inventive and fun expressions of classic banquet cuisine by our culinary team. With select dishes concepted by acclaimed Minneapolis chef Daniel del Prado and inspired by signature items from our restaurant menus, our team can help you plan a creative menu perfect for your group.
Private party facilities
Centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, our historic boutique hotel offers a variety of luxurious special event venues perfect for executive meetings and corporate luncheons, cocktail hours, family gatherings, wedding weekends, and everything in between. Blondette is available for a buyout for an exclusive experience for your group.

Location
527 S Marquette Ave floor 5, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1309
Area
Downtown / Mill District
Cross Street
Valet is located on South Sixth Street in front of the hotel
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Experiences

Thanksgiving Blondette Brunch Buffet
US$79.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 only
You are invited to join us for our Thanksgiving buffet at Blondette, from 9am - 4pm, to indulge in your favorite holiday foods and spend quality time together. Bring your appetite and we will do the rest. This Thanksgiving, let Blondette do the cooking while you gather, indulge, and savor. Join us for a decadent meal filled with holiday favorites and unique twists. Celebrate Thanksgiving the way it’s meant to be—filled with delicious food and great company.
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet
US$90.00 per person
Prepaid
24 Dec 2024 only
You're invited to experience a magical Christmas Eve at Blondette, located on the 5th floor of the historic Rand Tower Hotel. Our culinary team has crafted a special holiday menu featuring festive twists on classic French dishes. Savor the flavors of the season with our delectable offerings, from Prime Rib to Roast Turkey to a decadent desserts like orange chocolate mousse, fruit tarts and crème brulee. Available 4pm-8pm. Pair your meal with a glass of our specially selected wines. Our elegant Art-Deco ambiance, combined with exquisite cuisine and festive cheer, will make your Christmas Eve unforgettable.
NYE at Miaou Miaou and Blondette
31 Dec 2024 only
Ring in the New Year in style at Blondette, located on the fifth floor of the historic Rand Tower Hotel, a stunning Art Deco building from the 1920s. Indulge in a special a la carte menu, crafted by our talented culinary team with optional champagne for purchase. As the clock strikes midnight, raise a complimentary glass of bubbly to 2025. Don't miss the opportunity to usher in the New Year surrounded by the elegance of the roaring 20s. All guests will receive complimentary party favors to add to the festive atmosphere. Upgrade your night by booking our VIP Igloo private dining experience perfect for groups up to six. In case of inclement weather, experience will take place in Miaou Miaou's private lounge section.

Offers

Save on Your First Drink
14 Nov 2024 - 30 Dec 2024
Sun - 09:00 - 13:30, 17:00 - 20:30,Mon - Fri - 17:00 - 20:30,Sat - 09:00 - 13:30, 17:00 - 20:30
Through December 30, 2024 enjoy 25% off your first drink at Blondette. Just mention this offer to your server to redeem and save on house wine or cocktails. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cheers!

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Great for brunch
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Innovative
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Healthy
Twin Cities / Minneapolis
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Blondette offers a "stunning" rooftop setting paired with creative, delicious dishes like salmon and pork belly. While patrons appreciate the "amazing" ambiance and attentive service, there are occasional service hiccups and pricing concerns. The restaurant shines with standout dishes such as "incredible" beef tartare and seared scallops, making it a potential hidden gem in Minneapolis.

100 Reviews

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Emmanuel
Minneapolis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great breakfast and we will definitely be back for lunch.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Everything was terrible. Food, over priced, paying for a reservation, no one there, etc.
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Austin
Minneapolis
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Mostly French inspired dishes, which were good portion size and flavorful. The weak link here, is the service which is slow; I think the pacing between when you order and when you receive your item can be improved, especially with drinks. My wife ordered an NA mocktail, which turned out to be unavailable but it took 10 minutes for our waiter to communicate that, then it was showing on the bill (it was removed after I noted the error).
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Carissa
Minneapolis
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The ambiance was not as moody as it’s portrayed online, leaving it kind of awkward feeling. Our waitress was super kind and friendly but the experience was odd, she didn’t come around often and when she did she didn’t gather our plates or ask if we wanted dessert, we waited over 30 min for our plates to be cleared and by that time we were desperate for the bill. We ordered the salmon ($40) and the pomme Anna (au gratin potatoes) to share. The pomme Anna was described and buttery crisp cheesey - it was that but on top of a bed of tomato sauce. It was and interesting dish to say the least the tomato soup through me off. The salmon was delicious and the high light of the evening - crispy pan seared perfectly cooked salmon BUT $40 for a 4oz slice of salmon is crazy CRAZY - with no sides!? Wild. Also why did I have to pay a deposit for a reservation!?! Also wild.
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Debbie
Minneapolis
233 reviews
vip
4.0
233 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Awesome food once again. The scallops were perfection.
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BKCBrunchin13
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Heard great things and we were excited to try it out. Service was horrendous, and as we were leaving in the elevator, we talked with another table who said the same thing. Hopefully it was just an off night for the server, and it’s not a regular occurrence. Otherwise, the food was decent. Not sure if the risotto is supposed to be “hot” or just “warm”…
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Adam
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful time. The server was amazing, the food was incredible, and the ambiance was perfect for what we wanted. We had a 12-year-old and she had a wonderful time, too. It was a true night to remember!
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Stephanie
Minneapolis
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
This was my third time to Blondette and it was not very good. The first two times I dined at Blondette were fantastic! However, this third visit was not very good. The risotto was lacking flavor. You could taste the saffron, but that was it. It lacked depth and didn’t cook off enough liquid. The service was slow, even though the restaurant wasn’t busy and the server seemed to have a bit of an attitude. Beautiful place, but this visit wasn’t worth the price.
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Jen
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 5 October 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
To say I was disappointed in this experience is an understatement. I brought a group of 9 woman dressed up to enjoy fine cuisine and exceptional service. The risotto was soup and tasteless for the price. I would normally politely let the server know but she was no where to be found. When the check came, my party of 7 women, had to waste our time separating the tab by hand since they do not allow separate checks. The server was of no assistance with this and seemed like she could care less since she was already getting her 18%. I’m not one to ever leave bad reviews and I am an exceptional tipper as I have worked in and understand the hospitality industry but this was an over the top horrible experience. Sad to say.
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Tia
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We booked a 7:30pm dinner on a Friday night because we were staying at the Rand Tower. The restaurant was completely dead when we arrived. It appears to be an upscale French restaurant on their website, but the other clientele were wearing baseball hats and sweats. It was a perfectly warm night and their prized patio wasn't open for dinning. While the waitress was very nice, the experience was overall less than impressive. To start, the menu was extremely limited and they were already out of their duck entree by 7:30pm. We ordered the Beef Tartare appetizer. It was honestly inedible. Iced cold, only came with two pieces of toast, and looked horrific. Like cold neon green soup surrounding a floating island of canned meat. The toast tasted strongly like natural gas. We decided to pay the bill and had dinner somewhere else. Two drinks and one appetizer came to $67.82 before tip. We were charged $4.00 for bread (which was suppose to be part of the appetizer), a separate $2.00 charge for the juice in each vodka cranberry, and a 5% wellness charge. If you are looking for a nice restaurant during your stay, I recommend you book outside of the hotel.
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FAQs

Blondette offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (612) 224-3750.

Blondette is rated 4 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

527 S Marquette Ave floor 5, Minneapolis, MN 55402-1309

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Valet is located on South Sixth Street in front of the hotel
Area
Downtown / Mill District
Hours of Operation
Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, French, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Daniel del Prado
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

Website
https://www.blondettempls.com/
Phone number
(612) 224-3750
Catering
Rand Tower Hotel’s meeting and event catering menus offer inventive and fun expressions of classic banquet cuisine by our culinary team. With select dishes concepted by acclaimed Minneapolis chef Daniel del Prado and inspired by signature items from our restaurant menus, our team can help you plan a creative menu perfect for your group.
Private party facilities
Centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, our historic boutique hotel offers a variety of luxurious special event venues perfect for executive meetings and corporate luncheons, cocktail hours, family gatherings, wedding weekends, and everything in between. Blondette is available for a buyout for an exclusive experience for your group.

Blondette

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Thanksgiving Blondette Brunch Buffet

Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet

NYE at Miaou Miaou and Blondette

Save on Your First Drink

Salads

Apple Walnut Salad

Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

Breakfast Items

Scrambled eggs

Bacon

Sausage

Roasted Potatoes

Stations

Omelet Station

Sides

Brussel Casserole

Mashed Potatoes

Stuffing

Carved

Carved Roasted Turkey

Orange Glazed Ham

Salmon

Dessert Station

Pecan Pie

Apple tart

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Price

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Blondette offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Blondette restaurant rated?

Is Blondette currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information