Your Convention Dining Guide

Just Minutes from the Minneapolis Convention Center

Looking for the best restaurant near the Minneapolis Convention Center? Murray's Restaurant has been Minneapolis' premier destination for business dining, executive dinners, convention groups, and client entertainment for nearly 80 years. Located just minutes from the Minneapolis Convention Center, Murray's combines legendary steaks, exceptional hospitality, and a timeless atmosphere that has made it one of downtown Minneapolis' most iconic dining destinations.

Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis,
26 South 6th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402

WHERE MINNEAPOLIS HAS CELEBRATED SUCCESS FOR GENERATIONS.

For over eight decades, Murray's has welcomed business leaders, convention attendees, visiting executives, and families celebrating life's most important occasions.

Our legendary steaks, award-winning wine program, and classic hospitality have earned Murray's a place among Minneapolis' most enduring dining destinations.

Whether you're hosting prospective clients, celebrating a successful conference, entertaining colleagues, or planning dinner after a full day at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Murray's provides an experience designed for business. Our attentive service, award-winning steaks, classic cocktails, and historic downtown setting create the ideal atmosphere for productive conversations and memorable meals.

Private dining available • Convention groups welcome

Walking from the Minneapolis Convention Center

The convention center is approximately 8 downtown blocks from Murray's, making it an easy walk for attendees after meetings.

Approximate walking time:

12–15 minutes

Route:

  • Exit the Convention Center onto 2nd Avenue South.

  • Head north toward downtown.

  • Turn onto 6th Street South.

  • Murray's is located at 26 South 6th Street, just steps from Nicollet Mall.

Walking Distance from Downtown Minneapolis Hotels

Murray's is within walking distance of many of downtown Minneapolis' most popular convention hotels, making it an ideal choice for executives, exhibitors, conference attendees, and business travelers.

Examples include:

  • Hilton Minneapolis (connected to the Convention Center via skyway)

  • Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (skyway connected)

  • Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis (approximately one block from the Convention Center)

  • The Marquette Hotel

  • Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis

Most are only a 5–15 minute walk from Murray's.

Perfect For

  • Executive dinners

  • Client entertainment

  • Convention networking

  • Sales team celebrations

  • Closing dinners

  • Private business gatherings

Minneapolis Since 1946

For nearly 80 years, Murray's has welcomed executives, business travelers, convention attendees, and generations of guests seeking an authentic Minneapolis steakhouse experience. The legendary Silver Butter Knife Steak®, attentive service, and timeless atmosphere have made Murray's a downtown institution.

Reserve Early

Convention weeks are among our busiest times of the year.