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    Masa & Agave

    Downtown West, Minneapolis

    Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States

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    Why go

    Masa & Agave works for an easy downtown Minneapolis dinner-and-drinks plan, especially when convenience matters more than awards, chef pedigree, or a documented signature menu. It reads as a practical central option rather than a destination splurge; compare Manny's Steakhouse for a more formal spend or Dakota when the room itself is a bigger part of the night.

    About Masa & Agave

    Masa & Agave is a Minneapolis venue with an evening schedule: closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5–11 PM, open Thursday through Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM. Beyond those hours, information is limited, so planning should focus on timing and fit, as details about menu, service style, awards, or pricing are not available.

    A Minneapolis option for an evening plan

    The clearest case for considering Masa & Agave is its posted evening availability during the middle and end of the week. It is better framed as a practical Minneapolis stop than as a venue known for a tasting-menu story, named chef profile, signature dish, or accolade. If you are comparing it with other dining in the city, scan our full Minneapolis restaurants guide before locking plans.

    With limited information, avoid overbuilding the plan around specifics. Compare it with Manny's Steakhouse if that venue is also on your shortlist, or consider Dakota as another named option while you refine the evening.

    Who should choose it

    Choose Masa & Agave when the posted hours work for a Minneapolis evening plan and you do not need detailed advance certainty on cuisine, price, chef background, or menu format. Skip it if the decision depends on pricing, named awards, allergy accommodations, takeout or delivery details, or a specific dish. For broader planning, use our full Minneapolis bars guide and our full Minneapolis hotels guide alongside your venue shortlist.

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    Planning details

    Location
    1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
    Website
    masaandagavemn.com
    Phone
    (612) 353-6207
    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A hidden, lower-level cantina atmosphere with a speakeasy feel inside the historic Hotel Ivy.

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    Group DiningDate NightCelebration

    Experience

    Hotel RestaurantPrivate DiningHistoric Building

    At the Table

    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Large

    Signature Dishes

    • Guacamole
    • Beef Barbacoa Nachos
    • Mexico City-style Tacos
    • Pork Carnitas
    Planning details

    Location

    1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Directions

    (612) 353-6207

    masaandagavemn.com

    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Breva, Notable alternative
    • Manny's Steakhouse, Steakhouse, Steakhouse
    • Esther's Table, Notable alternative
    • Dakota, Notable alternative
    • The Nicollet Diner, Notable alternative
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    How It Compares

    Masa & Agave is the easier downtown choice when the goal is a central, low-friction night rather than a high-commitment reservation. Manny's Steakhouse is the clearer pick for a formal steakhouse occasion or expense-account dinner, while Masa & Agave is better suited to groups that want a simpler plan with less ceremony.

    Dakota is the stronger cross-shop when ambiance is the point of the evening, especially if the room experience matters as much as the meal. Breva and Esther's Table are useful alternatives if availability or neighborhood fit pushes the decision away from the convention-center area.

    For pure ease, The Nicollet Diner is the fallback to consider when schedule flexibility matters more than atmosphere. Masa & Agave sits between that casual utility and the more occasion-driven peers: book it when location and a relaxed evening are the priority.

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    Masa & Agave Minneapolis: Hours, Fit & Verdict and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwards
    Masa & AgaveMinneapolis; No published awards
    BrevaMinneapolis; No published awards
    Manny’s SteakhouseMinneapolisSteakhouse
    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
    Esther's TableMinneapolis; No published awards
    DakotaMinneapolis; No published awards
    The Nicollet DinerMinneapolis; No published awards

    How Masa & Agave Minneapolis: Hours, Fit & Verdict compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Masa & Agave?

    Plan around the schedule: Masa & Agave is closed Monday and Sunday, open Tuesday and Wednesday from 5–11 PM, open Thursday through Saturday from 5 PM–12 AM. Other details such as menu format, pricing, service style are not available.

    Is Masa & Agave good for a special occasion?

    It may work if the posted hours fit your Minneapolis evening and you do not need specific details on price, menu, or format before deciding. If you are comparing options, Manny's Steakhouse is another named venue to consider.

    What are alternatives to Masa & Agave?

    Other named venues to compare while planning include Breva, Dakota, Esther's Table, Manny's Steakhouse, The Nicollet Diner. Use current official listings and your preferred date and time to decide which option fits best.