Seven

An offering nobody can turn down – that’s what Seven brings to the table. Half steakhouse, half sushi lounge, this is the place to bring a crowd when there are a mix of tastes present. Located on Seventh and Hennepin, it’s hard to forget where to find it. A David Koch venture, Seven Steakhouse not only attracts a hungry meat-loving crowd, but its sister Seven Sushi Lounge also attracts those whose tastes are a bit lighter. These restaurants are physically separate, but their menus are equally accessible from both places and pair up to combine the ultimate dining experience for Twin Cities’ foodies.

Seven Steakhouse, having a classic traditional steakhouse look and feel, has some twists of its own. Not only will you find kobe beef, but you’ll also have the option of spuds spun 7 different ways, including: roasted yukons, lobster hash, regular hash, spicy hash, loaded baked potato, regular mashed, and caramelized sweet potatoes.

And imagine having Truffle Mac and Cheese as a side with this. (I’m not joking.) Having an in-house sushi kitchen at this steakhouse allows diners to pick and choose from both menus. But I have a hard time believing one wouldn’t be content enough with the sushi menu. Even the meat lovers. The Ahi Tuna Tartar and Steamed Clams with White Wine, Chorizo, and Fennel are enough to make me weak in the knees.



Photo by Chris Bohnhoff

Ben Blanchette (above), sous chef over the kitchen of 8, says the steakhouse kitchen staff is concerned with doing what they know and doing it well. A focused mindset creates a quality product, he said. A former chef at Bellanote and Bella, Ben has been in David’s culinary circle for a while and is excited to be a new addition at Seven.

Aside from an interesting menu, Seven simply is a beautiful space. The bold upholstery, sleek black and white chairs, and constant contrast in colors provide an intriguing environment, one that matches the novelty of its mixed menu. The rooftop patio is another attraction and is ideal for people-watching. Back inside its onyx bar tops add to this already-intriguing experience. A feast for the mouth, a feast for the eyes, and a feast for the mind – find all three at Seven.