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Mill Valley Kitchen, St. Louis Park, MN

Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7
4.7
2743 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.

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2 people

11:00 p.m.


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (952) 358-2000

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Mike Rakun

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mill Valley Kitchen can accommodate all of your special event needs. Our private dining room seats up to 18 people and we are available for full and partial buy outs.

  • Private party contact

    Chris: (877) 554-7309

  • Neighbourhood

    Calhoun Isles

  • Cross Street

    France Ave

  • Parking Details

    Valet offered.<br />Complementary valet for lunch.<br /><br /><br />

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,743 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for brunch

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Innovative

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    American

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambience and service! I highly recommended this place.
  2. MarciaG

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The food is consistently good. Noise is not a problem. One big negative is the parking! It’s often hard to find a space.
  3. AlyV

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Such a welcome wholesome meal after travelling. Kids loved it, too!
  4. Fourpals

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Wait staff seemed new and more suitable for a Chucky Cheese, rather than smooth and polished.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They have the best ambiance and food! I love coming here for dinner, lunches, and special occasions.
  6. KateW

    Minneapolis

    76 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ordered was delicious. Good wine and cocktails. We wish you still had the mini key lime pie!
  7. KenyaW

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Our group overall loved the restaurant. There was a few times when our drinks took a bit longer to come out. We will return.
  8. kimw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time. Everything was great. We are pescatarian, DF. Plenty of options. All was great.
  9. RinnyM

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The service was lovely, the food was okay but the flatbread wasn’t my favorite. The most notable thing I ate was the tuna lettuce wraps- they were HUGE and so good. The carrots also slapped but not nearly as hard.
  10. AmyStPaul

    Minneapolis

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mill Valley Kitchen is our go-to restaurant of choice when we want a meal that is reliably delicious and healthy. The staff is incredibly friendly and we love the mini desserts too!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    This was my third time dinning there. Its clean and the staff is attentive. I selected the miso glazed sea bass, ginger-shiitake, quinoa.The fish was fresh. It was moist, flavorless but not overcooked. The sauce was not to my liking. It was salty and strong. I will choose differently next time. Prior visits I loved the food.
  12. Hannah

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took a close friend out for dinner, and the ambience was warm, cozy, and elevated. The food was delicious, and absolutely worth every penny!
  13. Bloodymary

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    6 women meet once a month and we were very pleased with our table, server, and food!
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Our server was great but service was very slow and appetizer delivered same time as meal. Although adjustments were made on the bill, it was disappointing. Maybe kitchen was overwhelmed? Very busy night. The food was good. I will give them another chance.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch
  16. Andy

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Arrived 10 minutes before our reservation. Hostess was on the phone and didn't acknowledge us. Five minutes later, she got off the phone. We said we had reservations and she said we would still have a 20 minute wait unless we wanted to go in the lounge. Went to lounge and waiter came right away, brought us drinks, took order, apps came...then disappeared. No water refills, no drink refills, no entrée for 25 minutes, tables next to us also unattended and waiting. Food finally came and was fine. Drinks and water finally refilled. Had to wait again to get check. There were plenty of people working, they just ignored the lounge area for some reason. The couple next to us had same experience with reservations, but told long wait unless they went to lounge area.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional in every way!
  18. jjohn

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    The food didn’t taste fresh like in the past
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Belated Valentine’s Day
  20. GuyM

    Minneapolis

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was wonderful AGAIN!!! The food was GREAT as always! Maria was a great server; she always does an excellent job!!! By far, Mill Valley remains my favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities!!!
  21. PaulaL

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious. Very much a stand out meal.
  22. PaulM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Well prepared, unique, different flavors, spices, tastes. Pleasant quiet environment.
  23. BradG

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and had a couple of bottles of wine among friends. A winter treat.
  24. IvyB

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Waitress completely inattentive; food was cold ; no jam served with toast. Delay in delivering everything except water was at the table
  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Mediocre food. Slow service. Crazy expensive
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as usual. Bartender crafts excellent cocktails. Food was heavenly! Service was excellent as usual.
  27. PaulS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food great service our server Tiana was attentive with a fun personality.
  28. DaleG

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great experience! Excellent drinks, food and service
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Salmon: Wow!!!
  30. KitKat

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I have so enjoyed recent visits to Mill Valley Kitchen. The ambiance and service is top notch and it is great that the sound level is such that you can have a meaningful conversation with friends. While the food is usually excellent , this time both my friend and I after a few bites asked for salt and hot sauce for our Huevos Rancheros. I know you try to cook healthy and appreciate the need to curb salt, but at a certain point pulling back too much robs of good flavor. We will certainly be back and will probably try something else the next time.
  31. Kalley

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and ambience. Great location for dining with friends!
  32. ShawnL

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very friendly and attentive server/bartender! Bottomless mimosas were good, and food excellent. Plan to go back.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Short rib was excellent, my companion had the sea bass and said it was the best she had ever had.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and what he couldn’t answer he got answers for us. Food was very fresh with good flavor combinations. I got the Seabass and really enjoyed it.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The hostesses need to make guests feel welcome. Apologies if there was a death in the family, but perhaps you should be mourning at home. I asked the waiter for a linen, but he brought me a lemon. The food was mediocre at best. Unfortunately, what was once a really good place to eat has slowly declined since 2021. Don't plan on returning.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Lunch with my daughter. Nice ambiance for conversation.
  37. SanMN

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love everything about Mill Valley. Parking can be cumbersome.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service! Loved the beet salad and chicken flatbread!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a nice casual, yet smart and polished experienced. No complaints on food quality. Friendly and professional service.
  40. ContentedFoodie

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our dinner with great service (Taylor)!! Would recommend Mill Valley Kichen!!

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You can order delivery directly from Mill Valley Kitchen using the Order Online button. Mill Valley Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (952) 358-2000.

Mill Valley Kitchen is rated 4.7 stars by 2743 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 p.m.


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for Mill Valley Kitchen

3906 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    France Ave

  • Neighbourhood

    Calhoun Isles

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American, Farm-to-table

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Valet offered.<br />Complementary valet for lunch.<br /><br /><br />

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Mike Rakun

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (952) 358-2000

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Mill Valley Kitchen can accommodate all of your special event needs. Our private dining room seats up to 18 people and we are available for full and partial buy outs.

  • Private party contact

    Chris: (877) 554-7309

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