Mara Restaurant & Bar
WeDo, Minneapolis
Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States
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Mara Restaurant & Bar is a polished downtown Minneapolis choice for a composed meal with credible wine depth, backed by a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026. Choose it for dates, business dinners, or bar seating as a flexible alternative to a full table; cross-shop 112 Eatery for Italian focus, Origami for sushi, Murray's or Stock & Bond for steakhouse energy.
About Mara Restaurant & Bar
In Minneapolis, Mara Restaurant & Bar is a restaurant to consider when you want a meal with a notable wine accolade. It holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026; check menu, seating, service-style, price details directly with the venue before you plan around them.
Book it for a Minneapolis meal, especially if wine recognition matters
The clearest reason to choose this restaurant is the wine recognition: it holds a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence for 2026. That matters for diners who want a meal anchored by a recognized wine program. If you are comparing it with another Minneapolis option, 112 Eatery is one useful cross-shop; Mara Restaurant & Bar is the pick here when the award is part of the draw.
Use the published hours as the most reliable planning detail: Monday through Thursday list service windows of 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 5–11 PM; Friday and Saturday list 7–10:30 AM, 11 AM–2 PM, 5 PM–12 AM. For a deeper city shortlist, use Our full Minneapolis restaurants guide, then compare hotels, bars, wineries, experiences through Our full Minneapolis hotels guide, Our full Minneapolis bars guide, Our full Minneapolis wineries guide, Our full Minneapolis experiences guide.
Who should choose the bar instead of a table
The venue name includes both restaurant and bar. If bar seating matters to your plan, check directly with Mara Restaurant & Bar before booking. If you are building a broader shortlist, Murray's, Stock & Bond, Origami, Riva Terrace are other named options to compare according to your own priorities.
Planning details
- Location
- 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Website
- fourseasons.com/minneapolis/dining/restaurants/mara
- Phone
- (612) 895-5709
Venue details
Ambiance
An upscale, polished hotel-restaurant atmosphere with an elegant, modern Mediterranean feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
Planning details
Location
245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Riva Terrace, Notable alternative
- 112 Eatery, Italian, Italian
- Murray's, Notable alternative
- Stock & Bond, Notable alternative
- Origami, Sushi, Sushi
Restaurant context
How it compares in downtown Minneapolis
Mara Restaurant & Bar is the stronger choice for diners who want a polished downtown meal with serious wine credibility. 112 Eatery is the better fit when Italian cooking is the point of the night, while Mara works better when the group wants a broader restaurant-and-bar setup rather than a tighter cuisine brief.
For steakhouse energy, Murray's and Stock & Bond are the more direct picks. Choose them when the occasion calls for beef, tradition, a heavier dinner. Choose Mara when the priority is a smoother, more flexible downtown room with a wine-list trust signal.
Origami is the better alternative for sushi, while Riva Terrace works if the group wants a different room feel in Minneapolis. For booking ease, Mara is a practical first call because the format suits both tables and bar seating without requiring the same cuisine-specific commitment as Origami or 112 Eatery.
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Compare Mara Restaurant & Bar
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mara Restaurant & Bar | Minneapolis | ; | No published awards |
| Riva Terrace | Minneapolis | No published awards | ; |
| 112 Eatery | Minneapolis | Italian | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2023 OAD Gourmet Casual Dining in North America Ranked · #1772023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Murray's | Minneapolis | No published awards | ; |
| Stock & Bond | Minneapolis | No published awards | ; |
| Origami | Minneapolis | Sushi | No published awards |
How Mara Restaurant & Bar Minneapolis compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Mara Restaurant & Bar?
Can Mara Restaurant & Bar accommodate groups?
For a group meal in Minneapolis, check directly with Mara Restaurant & Bar; 112 Eatery and Stock & Bond are other named options you may want to compare.
What are alternatives to Mara Restaurant & Bar?
Other named options to compare include 112 Eatery, Murray's, Stock & Bond, Origami, Riva Terrace. Check each venue's current details directly before choosing.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mara Restaurant & Bar?
Midday and dinner service windows are listed for Monday through Saturday: 11 AM–2 PM and evening service from 5 PM, ending at 11 PM Monday through Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday. Choose based on your schedule, check current hours directly before going.
Is Mara Restaurant & Bar good for a special occasion?
It can be a candidate for a special occasion in Minneapolis, especially if a wine accolade matters to you. The 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence is a strong reason to give it consideration.
How far ahead should I book Mara Restaurant & Bar?
The listed Monday through Saturday hours include evening service, with Friday and Saturday running later than weeknights, so book directly with the venue once you know your preferred date and time.
