Independent in style and spirit, Gavin Kaysen’s restaurant in Minneapolis brings the James Beard Award-winner’s vision of hometown to life through bold flavours and warm hospitality. This Mediterranean restaurant in Minneapolis offers an ever-evolving menu of innovative cuisine, elegant French pastries and desserts, and a thoughtfully curated, community-centric beverage program.
Hours
- Breakfast
- Monday – Saturday 7:00 am – 10:30 am Sunday 7:00 am – 9:30 am
- Brunch
- Sunday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Lunch
- Monday – Saturday 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Dinner
- Daily 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
- Mara Bar Food
- Sunday – Thursday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Friday – Saturday 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- Mara Bar Drinks
- Sunday – Thursday 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm Friday – Saturday 2:00 pm – 12:00 Midnight
The Team
Gavin Kaysen
CHEF AND RESTAURATEURMinneapolis native and James Beard Award-winning Chef Gavin Kaysen has significantly shaped the city’s culinary scene through beloved establishments like Spoon and Stable, Bellecour Bakery and Demi. His latest venture, Mara Restaurant and Bar, showcases his passion for Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in an exciting collaboration with Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. This partnership marks a full circle moment for Chef Gavin, who previously opened Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto alongside Chef Daniel Boulud, and further enriches the local dining landscape with another celebrated Gavin Kaysen’s restaurant in Minneapolis.
MARTÍN MORELLI
EXECUTIVE CHEFExecutive Chef Martín Morelli brings international sophistication and visionary creativity to Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, overseeing the culinary direction of Mara Restaurant and Bar, Riva Terrace and all dining experiences throughout the Hotel. With two decades of experience across North and South America, Chef Martín’s passion for avant-garde techniques and minimalist style elevate every dish, infusing global flair into the vibrant culinary scene in Minneapolis.
Thony Yang
Chef de CuisineChef de Cuisine Thony Yang brings passion, perseverance and refined culinary talent to Mara Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. A graduate at the top of his culinary class, Thony honed his skills alongside acclaimed chefs in Chicago before returning home to the Twin Cities, where he made his mark working closely with Chef Gavin Kaysen at Spoon and Stable, Bellecour, and Demi. Now leading Mara’s kitchen, Thony blends precise technique with genuine warmth, creating memorable dining experiences rooted in his multicultural journey.
Eddy Dhenin
Executive Pastry ChefExecutive Pastry Chef Eddy Dhenin brings global expertise and artistry to Mara Restaurant and Bar at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. Born and trained in France, Chef Eddy’s passion for pastry was inspired by childhood cooking sessions with his father and further refined through leadership roles at Four Seasons hotels and resorts across Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. Now leading the pastry program in Minneapolis – his first assignment in the United States – Chef Eddy crafts sophisticated desserts and delicate pastries that blend international flair with his heartfelt approach to hospitality.
Events
Chef’s Table at Mara
Experience culinary artistry up close at the Chef’s Table at Mara, an intimate dining experience at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. Hosted within the vibrant heart of Mara Restaurant and Bar, this exclusive tasting menu immerses guests in Chef Gavin Kaysen’s Mediterranean-inspired vision, featuring seasonally curated dishes paired with warm hospitality and personalized attention.
Reserve NowMore Dining Options
DetailsSocca Café
With everything from specialty coffees and flaky pastries to grain bowls and Sicilian pizza squares, this sunlit Minneapolis coffee shop invites and inspires. Whether you prefer to lounge and linger over a familiar favourite or grab and go with a bit of both, our café in Minneapolis is the perfect spot to savour Chef Eddy Dhenin’s latest creations.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsCakes
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.
DetailsNordic 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.
DetailsRiva Restaurant and Bar
Rejuvenate on the Hotel rooftop, where Executive Chef Martín Morelli and team serve up light, refreshing Coastal Italian–inspired fare. Pair your meal with a crisp selection of wines, spritzes and Italian-influenced cocktails. For ultimate comfort, this oasis of sunshine and socializing is protected by a retractable awning.
DetailsIn-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.