Owamni by The Sioux Chef

Owamni by The Sioux Chef is a restaurant in Minneapolis, MN, located at 420 S 1st St. It holds a rating of 4.60 based on customer reviews.

Indígena by Owamni is the next generation of the pioneering Indigenous restaurant Owamni, now operating at a new Guthrie Theater location at 818 South 2nd Street. Owned and operated by the nonprofit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS), the restaurant celebrates the culinary traditions of Indigenous peoples across the Americas through a decolonized lens. The menu excludes colonial ingredients such as beef, pork, chicken, dairy, wheat flour, and cane sugar, highlighting agricultural products indigenous to North America, including corn, beans, squash, wild game, birds, fish, and native plants. Offerings feature steaks and larger game cuts like bison, elk, and venison, alongside a full oyster bar and expanded seafood selections. The beverage program specializes in BIPOC-produced beer, wine, and spirits, complemented by inventive cocktails and mocktails. A new Chef’s Table seats 12 to 14 guests for curated tasting menus, coursed dinners, and guest chef residencies.

The restaurant’s approach supports Indigenous farmers, foragers, and food producers across Turtle Island, including partners like Native Wise, Red Cliff Fishery, Dream of Wild Health, Red Lake Foods, Bow and Arrow Corn, and Ramona Farms. This work fuels NATIFS’s mission to rekindle Indigenous food sovereignty and build a food system that generates wealth and wellbeing in Native communities. Sean Sherman, founder of NATIFS and The Sioux Chef, guides this vision to showcase modern Indigenous foods and broaden access to Native-made goods.

Owamni by The Sioux Chef stands among the strongest local restaurants, recognized for its positive 4.60 rating from customers.

Through its contemporary Indigenous cuisine and commitment to food sovereignty, Owamni by The Sioux Chef offers a distinct dining experience rooted in the history and diversity of Minneapolis.

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