Dive into a culinary adventure at the finest restaurants in Minneapolis. Join us at Four Seasons to indulge in luxury dining experiences that celebrate local flavours and innovative cuisine, all while enjoying breathtaking rooftop views of the city.
All Food and Drink
Mediterranean
Mara Restaurant & Bar
Independent in style and spirit, this signature restaurant and bar is the vision of Chef Gavin Kaysen, a Minneapolis native and James Beard Award winner. Explore an ever-evolving menu of innovative Mediterranean cuisine, French pastries and desserts and a community-centric beverage program.
Ready to Go
Socca Café
With everything from specialty coffees and flaky pastries to grain bowls and Sicilian pizza squares, this sunlit café invites and inspires. Lounge and linger with a familiar favourite, be among the first to try Chef Eddy Dhenin’s latest creation or grab and go with a bit of both.
Seasonal Nordic-inspired menu
Nordic Village
Celebrate the wonder of winter with a Minnesota cabin dining experience in the middle of the city. Inside your own private cabin, enjoy an intimate four-course dinner prepared by Four Seasons Executive Chef Martín Morelli. New this year, visit The Lodge – a cosy cocktail lounge with seating for up to 24 for pre- and post-dinner cocktails, private events and buyouts.
Seasonal Nordic-inspired drinks
The Lodge
Step into a cozy cocktail lounge in Nordic Village, where the spirit of the season comes alive. Whether gathering for a festive drink, catching the game or enjoying a pre- or post-dinner cocktail, The Lodge provides a welcoming atmosphere.
In-Room Dining
Let us transform your guest room into a Four Seasons private dining room. Select from our extensive menu designed by Four Seasons Executive Chef Martín Morelli and savour the ultimate in comfort and privacy.
Cakes
Our cakes are crafted with quality ingredients, intricate techniques and meticulous care, resulting in works of art that instantly elevate any event. Bring the joy of baking to your own home with SoccaLat Cakes by Executive Pastry Chef Eddy Dhenin.
Customized for You
Private Dining
Whether for a business lunch or celebratory dinner with your closest friends, let us craft a menu just for your group.
Complimentary Dining For Children
For hotel guests, children under five years of age eat complimentary at Mara, Riva Terrace and Socca Café when accompanied by a parent or caregiver who has purchased a meal. This only applies to the children’s menus.
Mediterranean
Mara Restaurant & Bar
Independent in style and spirit, this signature restaurant and bar is the vision of Chef Gavin Kaysen, a Minneapolis native and James Beard Award winner. Explore an ever-evolving menu of innovative Mediterranean cuisine, French pastries and desserts and a community-centric beverage program.
Ready to Go
Socca Café
With everything from specialty coffees and flaky pastries to grain bowls and Sicilian pizza squares, this sunlit café invites and inspires. Lounge and linger with a familiar favourite, be among the first to try Chef Eddy Dhenin’s latest creation or grab and go with a bit of both.
Seasonal Nordic-inspired menu
Nordic Village
Celebrate the wonder of winter with a Minnesota cabin dining experience in the middle of the city. Inside your own private cabin, enjoy an intimate four-course dinner prepared by Four Seasons Executive Chef Martín Morelli. New this year, visit The Lodge – a cosy cocktail lounge with seating for up to 24 for pre- and post-dinner cocktails, private events and buyouts.
Seasonal Nordic-inspired drinks
The Lodge
Step into a cozy cocktail lounge in Nordic Village, where the spirit of the season comes alive. Whether gathering for a festive drink, catching the game or enjoying a pre- or post-dinner cocktail, The Lodge provides a welcoming atmosphere.
In-Room Dining
Let us transform your guest room into a Four Seasons private dining room. Select from our extensive menu designed by Four Seasons Executive Chef Martín Morelli and savour the ultimate in comfort and privacy.
Cakes
Our cakes are crafted with quality ingredients, intricate techniques and meticulous care, resulting in works of art that instantly elevate any event. Bring the joy of baking to your own home with SoccaLat Cakes by Executive Pastry Chef Eddy Dhenin.
Customized for You
Private Dining
Whether for a business lunch or celebratory dinner with your closest friends, let us craft a menu just for your group.
Complimentary Dining For Children
For hotel guests, children under five years of age eat complimentary at Mara, Riva Terrace and Socca Café when accompanied by a parent or caregiver who has purchased a meal. This only applies to the children’s menus.
Dining Experiences
The Team
GAVIN KAYSEN
CHEF AND RESTAURATEURGavin Kaysen is a Minneapolis native and a James Beard Award-winning chef known for creating popular local experiences, including Spoon and Stable, Bellecour Bakery and Demi. His vision for a distinctive Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and street-front cafe opened June 1, 2022. This collaboration with Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis brings Chef Gavin full circle as he previously opened Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto with Chef Daniel Boulud.
MARTÍN MORELLI
EXECUTIVE CHEFA native of Montevideo, the arts and culture capital of Uruguay, Chef Martín Morelli has always felt an appreciation for avant-garde techniques while remaining loyal to his minimalist culinary roots. His innate creativity and enthusiasm for experimentation led him through various kitchens in South, Central and North America. Joining Four Seasons in 2003, he has worked in hotels and resorts in Buenos Aires, Costa Rica and Silicon Valley. Now as Executive Chef in Minneapolis, he is overseeing the Hotel’s entire culinary team, bringing international sophistication to every area – from banquets and weddings to Riva Terrace, Nordic Village and In-Room Dining.
“I believe in craftsmanship, the delicacy to choose the right ingredients and the patience to ensure everything is done right.”
Thony Yang
Chef de CuisineWhen Thony Yang is asked to describe his life in one word, it comes to him easily: perseverance. The first member of his family to get a post-secondary education, he attended Schoolcraft College, then culinary school, where he graduated at the top of his class. After working with a renowned Chicago chef, Thony made his way back home to the Twin Cities to learn from Chef Gavin Kaysen at Spoon and Stable, Bellecour and Demi. He joined Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis in 2022 and currently serves as Chef de Cuisine at Mara.
“You want to connect with the team that is prepping and serving your food. That type of hospitality is invaluable.”
Eddy Dhenin
Executive Pastry ChefChef Eddy Dhenin brings a wealth of culinary experience from his international roles within the Four Seasons portfolio. His culinary journey began in Saintes, France, where family gatherings and cooking with his father fueled his love for the craft. Throughout his career, he has garnered numerous accolades for edible creations, emphasizing that true success lies in making a positive impact on people’s lives. In addition to creating and overseeing pastries and desserts at Socca Café, Mara, Riva Terrace and Nordic Village, Chef Eddy also leads the dessert programs for In-Room Dining, events and amenities at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis.
“Success is not having to describe what’s been accomplished; it’s knowing that what you are doing is helping to make a change and difference in people’s lives.”
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