Kincaid’s
Steakhouse · Downtown, Minneapolis
Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States
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Suburban Chophouse Anchor
Chef
Various
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Kincaid's is a practical Bloomington steakhouse pick for business dinners, family meals, first-timers who want a familiar format without pushing into downtown Minneapolis. Choose it for convenience and a credible casual-dining reputation; cross-shop Manny's Steakhouse when the meal needs more occasion energy.
About Kincaid’s
Kincaid's is a Minneapolis steakhouse with a business-casual dress code. The restaurant keeps posted hours across the week.
For planning purposes, Kincaid's is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 9 pm, Friday from 11:30 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 3 pm to 10 pm, Sunday from 3 pm to 9 pm. Treat those hours as the clearest practical guide when deciding whether it fits a weekday meal, a Friday night, or a weekend dinner.
Choose it for a Minneapolis steakhouse meal
The most grounded way to understand Kincaid's is simple: it is a steakhouse in Minneapolis. If you are comparing it with a more occasion-driven steakhouse, Manny's Steakhouse is a useful reference point. Kincaid's should be judged on whether you want the familiar structure of a steakhouse meal rather than on expectations around signature dishes, chef-driven sourcing, or a particular service format.
Kincaid's is also listed by Opinionated About Dining in the Casual in North America ranking at #822 for 2024. That is a useful recognition marker, but it should be read in context: the restaurant's identity remains steakhouse, not a tasting-menu restaurant or a venue defined by a specific chef narrative.
Ingredient expectations should be steakhouse-clear
The safest expectation is category-based: Kincaid's is a steakhouse, the experience should be approached through that lens rather than through assumptions about named farms, sourcing programs, signature dishes, or a special menu format.
For broader Minneapolis planning, the full Minneapolis restaurants guide is useful if the priority is comparing formats across the city. Travelers building a full trip can also pair dinner research with the Minneapolis hotels guide and Minneapolis bars guide.
Who should choose it first
Choose Kincaid's if the plan calls for a Minneapolis steakhouse with business-casual expectations and posted daily hours. It is a fit for diners who want a direct steakhouse choice and do not need the decision to rest on a specific chef, tasting format, bar program, or signature order.
Quick reference: choose it for a Minneapolis steakhouse meal with business-casual dress and clearly posted hours.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 am–9 pm · Tuesday: 11:30 am–9 pm
- Location
- 8400 Normandale Lake Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55437
- Website
- kincaids.com/location/kincaids-bloomington-mn
- Phone
- (952) 921-2255
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kincaid’s reads like a textbook suburban American steakhouse: discreet from the street, anchored by a parking lot and a building meant to feel substantial rather than flashy. Inside, the wood-paneled dining room and straightforward menu signal reliability over reinvention. The piece emphasizes tradition — the long-running chophouse lineage that prizes predictable technique and honest beef — so the room feels warm and comfortably familiar rather than cutting-edge. Guests come for a legible, classic evening where service and steakcraft matter more than novelty; it’s the sort of place that rewards plainspoken expectations.
Best For
This is a dinner destination that leans into business and celebratory dining without pretense. The review explicitly ties Kincaid’s to the office-park and company-expense culture, making it a natural fit for business dinners, group meals and milestone evenings where a dependable steak or prime rib is the point. Its suburban location and traditional format make it especially convenient for local parties and larger groups who want a reliable classic steakhouse experience rather than a trend-driven night out. Expect it to perform best for evening bookings centered on solid steaks and shared celebration.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the classics and expect them to arrive as ordered. The writeup stresses that the menu 'will not surprise' and that steaks 'will arrive the way you ordered it,' so order your cut and doneness clearly. Signature items called out include the Slow Roasted Herb Crusted Prime Rib, Asiago Crusted Walleye and Surf & Turf — good choices if you want safe, representative versions of the house. Given the traditional format, favor well-executed perennial favorites over experimental plates.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm and inviting with appealing decor, high ceilings, and a cozy atmosphere ideal for special occasions.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Slow Roasted Herb Crusted Prime Rib
- Asiago Crusted Walleye
- Surf & Turf
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 am–9 pm
- Tuesday
- 11:30 am–9 pm
- Wednesday
- 11:30 am–9 pm
- Thursday
- 11:30 am–9 pm
- Friday
- 11:30 am–10 pm
- Saturday
- 3–10 pm
- Sunday
- 3–9 pm
Location
8400 Normandale Lake Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55437 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- The BoardRoom, Notable alternative
- Ciao Bella, Notable alternative
- Crave, Notable alternative
- Good Earth, Notable alternative
- Manny's Steakhouse, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
Restaurant context
How it compares
Against Manny's Steakhouse, Kincaid's is the calmer, more convenience-led choice. Manny's is the stronger pick for a downtown steakhouse occasion; Kincaid's makes more sense when Bloomington location, easier planning, a lower-drama group meal matter more than big-night energy.
The BoardRoom and Ciao Bella are better cross-shops if the table wants a less steak-focused dinner. Choose The BoardRoom when the meal should feel more intimate or business-forward, Ciao Bella when Italian-leaning breadth is more useful than a steakhouse structure.
Crave and Good Earth are the safer picks for mixed-preference groups. Crave works better when the table wants a broad menu, while Good Earth is the more sensible alternative for lighter eating. Kincaid's is the better call when the group has already agreed on steakhouse dining.
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Compare Kincaid’s
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kincaid’s | Minneapolis | Steakhouse | 2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #822 |
| The BoardRoom | Edina | No published awards | ; |
| Ciao Bella | Bloomington | No published awards | ; |
| Crave | Edina | No published awards | ; |
| Good Earth | Edina | No published awards | ; |
| Manny’s Steakhouse | Minneapolis | Steakhouse | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Esquire Best Martinis in America2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #135 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Kincaid's accommodate groups?
Kincaid's is a Minneapolis steakhouse, so larger-party plans should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before visiting.
Is Kincaid's good for solo dining?
Does Kincaid's handle dietary restrictions?
What should I order at Kincaid's?
Kincaid's is a steakhouse in Minneapolis, so order with that category in mind.
What are Kincaid's hours?
Kincaid's is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 am to 9 pm, Friday from 11:30 am to 10 pm, Saturday from 3 pm to 10 pm, Sunday from 3 pm to 9 pm.
