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Canvas - Blue Birch, Minnetonka, MN

Blue Birch

3.8 (45)
$30 and under
American
5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka, MN 55343

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Blue Birch

3.8
$30 and under
American
Minnetonka

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy
Serving American cuisine inspired by the diverse cultural influences within Minnesota, Blue Birch puts a modern spin on classic dishes. Executive Chef, Dawa Tsering, and his culinary team add variety through crafting monthly Dinner Specials and rotating Happy Hour plates. Signature cocktails, local craft beer and hand-selected wines complement the menu, making Blue Birch an ideal gathering place for happy hour, business lunches or a night out. Conveniently centered in the Great Room of the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, located in the Opus II Business Park, Blue Birch is a destination for foodies, everyday diners and happy hour enthusiasts.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dawa Tsering
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact our catering department for assistance.
  • Neighborhood
    Minnetonka
  • Parking details
    Open Parking
  • Entertainment
    Occasional Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Happy Hour Daily!

    1 - 15 people

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    We offer Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Our Happy Hour menu features; $3.00 off Sharables $3.00 off House Wine $3.00 off Draft Beer $5.45 Rail Drinks

    Happy Hour Daily! Photo

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Reviews

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3.8

3.8
(45)
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.8Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

45 Reviews
  1. Suzanne

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really outstanding from the menu to the service. We had a variety of dishes, from fish and chips to the pad thai and every one of us was incredibly impressed by the quality and taste. Definitely exceeded expectations and the service was 5 star.

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  2. Pam

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to Blue Birch for dinner and music on the patio. The space can be hot in the sun with only one or two tables having shade covers. The service was spotty. Our server ignored us, we had to get another's attention for to-go boxes, and the check. The food was mediocre. The steak fries were too fatty, and the fries overly salted. It was a nice place for music, but won't be back for food.
    Blue BirchResponded on July 22, 2026
    I'm sorry to hear about your experience Pam! We pride ourselves on great service and food quality so this is upsetting to hear. We would be thrilled to have you back with us at some point so we can give you the experience you deserve! Feel free to give the restaurant a call and ask for Connor to see if we can make this happen for you. Thank you for your feedback.

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  3. Joe Gold

    Minneapolis5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Came for their Mother’s Day Brunch. They closed the restaurant and put up tables in a ball room like it was a thrown together wedding reception. Staff was tearing down tables in the middle of brunch. Service was non existent. We were extremely disappointed with what we received for their advertised brunch.

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  4. Wendy

    Minneapolis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Clearly unprepared for valentine's day. The wait for food was horrendous.There was no flow or order of who got served and when they got served. Waitress didn't even know what kind of salad they were serving. My husband was served a salad with walnuts, which he is deathly allergic to. Ordered steak medium Well, it was served nearly rare and well done in other areas. The creme brulee did not set and was mostly liquid. Didnt feel, we could bring it to anyone's attention as we would have waited even longer and there appeared to be limited staff. I will say there was a gentleman in a pink sweater who was hustling. He was trying hard so kudos to him.

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  5. Erin

    Minneapolis1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Diners Beware. There was nothing fine dining about this restaurant. More like find a new restaurant. My wife and I decided to patron this restaurant for Valentine’s Day. There was a special for 2 that included three courses for $145. We made reservations at arrived at 7:30. Packed dining room which was great to see since this was our first time. We also had to bring our infant with us, and the wait staff didn’t greet us until 7:45. Not ideal, but they were busy. Only three waiters for a packed dining room. They also had no direction or host greeting diners. Finally they took us to our table, which hadn’t been bussed. So they made us wait an additional 10 minutes while they got it cleaned off. What’s the point of a reservation if you’re not guaranteeing me a clean table at the time of arrival? We were sat down and the couple next to us wished us good luck as they said they were waiting for their food nearly an hour. Yikes. It took the wait staff another 10 minutes to bring us water and menus. Luckily we had looked online so we knew all three course what to order. I also asked for a drink menu and ordered a martini. As I looked around at other diner’s experiences, the wait staff looked so confused and were bringing random food to all the tables to figure out what went where. This is the basics of running a dining room. If you can’t remember or properly communicate together, write it down with table numbers. It’s that easy. The couple next to us finally got their first course which looked no better than what you could get at HyVee, and literally one minute later they were trying to push their entree’s on them as well. Absolutely ridiculous. How dare you make diners wait so long to get food, and then try to rush them when it’s finally ready. That couple got up and left. We got our first course which the potstickers tasted almost like the ones from Trader Joe’s. Makes me question if Chef Mike(Microwave) was involved in the cooking. We ended up leaving early.

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  6. Ted Gold

    Seattle22 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overpriced buffet with limited food selection that was not refreshed.

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  7. Allen Micheal

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would love this place! And all the great people that were there!

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  8. Mary Jo

    Minneapolis18 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I recognize that it's difficult to find labor these days. But there was no service from the time we arrived until the time we finally left. Absolutely horrid!

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  9. Victoria

    Minneapolis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Mother’s Day brunch was so delicious and our waiter was very nice.

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  10. Suzette

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner at Blue Birch was exceptional. The food was great, the service was perfect, and the ambience was quiet & relaxing.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dawa Tsering
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact our catering department for assistance.
  • Neighborhood
    Minnetonka
  • Parking details
    Open Parking
  • Entertainment
    Occasional Live Music
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Friday evenings are a standout, guests mention live music and a relaxed outdoor vibe on Fridays.

Yes, Blue Birch offers monthly Dinner Specials and rotating Happy Hour plates.

Yes, Blue Birch works well for a date night, with guests praising a quiet, relaxing dinner ambience and others recommending it for a relaxing night out with live music and pleasant outdoor seating.

Blue Birch can get very busy on special nights, reviewers described a packed dining room for Valentine’s Day, while other guests report quiet, relaxing dinners on regular evenings.

Yes, Blue Birch offers outdoor dining on a patio used for music nights, with guests enjoying a peaceful setting that includes a fountain and small pond; note some tables have limited shade.

Blue Birch blends a hotel-restaurant polish with varied moods: the patio feels peaceful and lively with music and water features, the lobby-bar area can be noisy and energetic, and many diners also describe the dining room as quiet and relaxing.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished, and comfortable attire, appropriate for business lunches or an evening out at Blue Birch.

Yes, Blue Birch runs monthly Dinner Specials and rotating Happy Hour plates, and it also offers special event meals such as a Mother's Day Brunch.

Blue Birch sits in the Marriott’s Great Room and guests report dining at a patio and in the hotel lobby bar area; the restaurant has also used a ballroom for events like Mother’s Day brunch.

Guests frequently describe the portions as generous and filling, several reviews note serving portions were filling or generous.

Blue Birch is especially fun on Friday evenings when live music activates the patio, while Friday mornings are praised for a pleasant breakfast/buffet visit.

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Blue Birch

3.8
$30 and under
American
Minnetonka

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
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