Riva Terrace
WeDo, Minneapolis
Restaurant in Minneapolis, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Riva Terrace is a practical downtown Minneapolis pick when convenience and easy booking matter more than a clearly defined cuisine or destination-dining brief. Choose it for a flexible meal around Hennepin Avenue plans; cross-shop 112 Eatery for Italian, Origami for sushi, or Murray's and Stock & Bond for a more occasion-focused steakhouse-style night.
About Riva Terrace
Is Riva Terrace worth considering in Minneapolis? It can be, if the priority is matching a plan to the venue's open days and hours rather than choosing based on a confirmed cuisine, chef, tasting format, price range, or accolade.
Book this when timing matters more than a defined culinary lane
The main reason to choose Riva Terrace is timing. Its schedule runs Wednesday 4–10 PM, Thursday 11 AM–10 PM, Friday and Saturday 11 AM–11 PM, Sunday 11 AM–9 PM, while Monday and Tuesday are closed. That makes it most useful for Minneapolis plans that fit those posted windows.
The tradeoff is clarity. If your group needs a more specific food brief, compare Riva Terrace with other named options such as 112 Eatery or Origami, depending on what kind of meal you are trying to plan.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Riva Terrace for a Minneapolis plan where the posted hours fit your schedule and the group does not need a heavily defined venue premise. Cross-shop Murray's, Stock & Bond, Mara Restaurant & Bar, 112 Eatery, or Origami if you want to compare it with other named options before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- 245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Website
- fourseasons.com/minneapolis/dining/restaurants/riva
- Phone
- (612) 895-5700
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed yet elegant rooftop atmosphere with sunshine, city views, and a vibrant summer dining feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
Signature Dishes
- Mushroom Arancini
- Meatballs
- Pizza
- Pasta
Planning details
Location
245 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Riva Terrace is not the right fit
For a more defined food choice, book 112 Eatery if Italian is the target, or Origami for sushi. For a more occasion-driven dinner, compare Murray's with Stock & Bond.
Restaurant context
How Riva Terrace compares in Minneapolis
Riva Terrace is the easier, lower-commitment choice against this set. Mara Restaurant & Bar is the better fit when the room and full restaurant experience are central to the night, while Riva Terrace makes more sense when the meal needs to fit around downtown plans without turning into the main event.
For cuisine-specific bookings, the alternatives are clearer. 112 Eatery is the stronger call when Italian is the brief, Origami is the more direct pick for sushi. Riva Terrace works better for mixed-preference groups that do not want to anchor the decision around one cuisine.
If the occasion is more formal, compare it with Murray's and Stock & Bond. Those are better aligned with a classic steakhouse-style night; Riva Terrace is the better move when value is measured in convenience, easier timing, a less scripted atmosphere.
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Riva Terrace versus nearby Minneapolis options
Pick Riva Terrace for the easiest downtown fit. Pick 112 Eatery for Italian, Origami for sushi, Murray's or Stock & Bond when the meal needs a more formal steakhouse-style feel.
Mara Restaurant & Bar is the better cross-shop when ambiance and a fuller destination-restaurant feel matter. Riva Terrace is better for flexible timing and lower booking friction.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Riva Terrace's hours?
The hours show Riva Terrace opens at 11 AM Thursday through Saturday, at 4 PM on Wednesday, is closed Monday and Tuesday. Friday and Saturday run until 11 PM, Thursday and Wednesday until 10 PM, Sunday until 9 PM, so the best time depends on which of those windows fits your plan.
Is Riva Terrace good for a special occasion?
It may work for a practical Minneapolis occasion if the posted hours fit your schedule.
What are alternatives to compare with Riva Terrace?
Other named options to compare include Mara Restaurant & Bar, 112 Eatery, Murray's, Stock & Bond, Origami. Riva Terrace makes the most sense when its Minneapolis hours fit the timing of your plan.
