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Blondette, Minneapolis, MN

Blondette

4.0
4
104 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Fancy
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • 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.

Experiences

  • Twinkling on the Terrace in Blondette

    US$200.00 per party

    6 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
    Escape the chill and cozy up with your loved ones in our intimate Igloo setting on Blondette's outdoor terrace. With exclusive access for parties of 2-6, you'll enjoy a private and unforgettable dining affair overlooking downtown Minneapolis. Whether it's a romantic date night or a gathering with friends, our Igloo Dining Experience promises ambiance and delectable cuisine. $200 Food and Beverage minimum per booking. 2 hour maximum during hours of operation. Please contact John Supper, Director of Operations at john.supper@pyramidglobal.com, or Corinne Profita, F&B Manager at corinne.profita@pyramidglobal.com.
    Twinkling on the Terrace in Blondette photo
  • Christmas Eve Dinner

    US$90.00 per person

    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 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.
    Christmas Eve Dinner photo
  • NYE at Miaou Miaou/Blondette $175-$250 Per Couple

    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.
    NYE at Miaou Miaou/Blondette $175-$250 Per Couple photo

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!

    Save on Your First Drink photo

What 104 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
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Twin Cities / Minneapolis

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blondette offers a chic dining atmosphere with "phenomenal" food, including standout dishes like salmon, passionfruit tarte, and scallops. However, some guests report inconsistent service and reservations requiring deposits. While the ambiance is "quiet and enjoyable," pricing and service issues have been noted. Ideal for a memorable breakfast with bottomless mimosas.
104 Reviews
  1. Billy

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    TL;DR: A donkey-show of failure and disappointment. I booked the Twinkling on the Terrace experience ($200 required minimum for 2 people) at and they absolutely failed to deliver. No Twinkling, no Terrace, no dining in the outside igloo. Poor service, flat champagne. Left as soon as we paid for drinks. When we arrived, the igloo was empty, dark and the terrace had not been cleared of snow. It was clearly *closed*. There was no hostess / greeter and the waiteress was confused when I asked about my reservation for the Twinkling on the Terrace experience. She went to get the manager. Someone came out who was dressed like a bounder, pointed and asked, "you want to sit out there?! We're not ready for that." I politely declined and said we would sit inside. Then a man in a suit came out and started questioning me about how I booked the reservation, when I booked, why I didn't call, did I pay, etc. Hello? It says I booked it *in your system!* OpenTable has the reservation. The manager gave more excuses and then blamed me for "not calling and speaking to anyone there ahead of time." I'm sorry, what? And, I *did* call twice and was punted back to the hotel front desk both times. This was supposed to be a very romantic evening with my date. Instead it was a donkey show. Still, we sat inside and ordered drinks. The restaurant had only 2 other small parties (of 4 and 2) so it was EMPTY! The drinks took an eternity to arrive - we had to ask 2x if the order was put in. Then the champagne was flat. It was a very disappointing experience. We decided to leave and walk 3 minutes to another high-end restaurant that knows how to serve its patrons with excellence and alacrity. Advice to Blondette: when YOUR system allows someone to book a premier, expensive experience, and YOU are unable to deliver, DO NOT blame the patron. We will not be going back.

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  2. Sara

    Minneapolis

    36 reviews

    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place. Tucked up on the 5th floor of the Rand Hotel. Great vibe and ambiance.

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  3. Samuel

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant could be so much more than it is. The building and space are lovely. The food is not outstanding, but it is solid. The service is slow and distinctly unprofessional for an upscale restaurant. The staff were closer to Applebee's than Le Bernadin. I expect more from Daniel del Prado. His other restaurants in Minneapolis are outstanding. Blondette is a distant cousin to Martina.

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  4. Alex

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We loved the food. The first seating was very quiet and enjoyable, and the food was phenomenal. Especially the passionfruit tarte!

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  5. Emmanuel

    Minneapolis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Debbie

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    235 reviews

    4.0

    235 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Blondette is rated 4 stars by 104 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blondette

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
  • 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.
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