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Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille, Minnetonka, MN

Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille

4.7 (784)
$30 and under
Grill
14401 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345-5821

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Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille

4.7
$30 and under
Grill
Minnetonka

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille!

The Gold Nugget is home to the best burger in the Twin Cities and so say the people at the 2014 Twin Cities Burger Battle. We also feature handcrafted sandwiches, soups and salads, made from scratch in our kitchen. Our beer menu focused on local craft beers and outstanding national selections, we always have something new from our neighborhood brew masters.

Everyone in your family, on your team, or from you company can find something to please their palate. We also have a great kid’s menu and gluten-sensitive offerings.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Burgers, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (952) 935-3600
  • Website
    http://www.gntag.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andres Garcia
  • Location
    14401 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345-5821
  • Neighborhood
    Minnetonka
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 784 people are saying

Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Kid-friendly

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Minneapolis - St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Hot spot

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Twin Cities / Western Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille offers a lively atmosphere with "great food" and "excellent service." Customers appreciate its "friendly and attentive" staff, hearty portions, and a diverse menu. The restaurant is loved for its festive decorations and local beer selection. While some miss previous menu items, the "build your own burger" option remains popular.
784 Reviews

  1. Deborah Gold

    Minneapolis131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great burgers...very tasty... sliders and regular burger..great price.... excellent sweet potatoe fries

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  2. Sarah Gold

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food quality was poor. Will not return. Waitress was great.

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  3. C . O .

    Phoenix5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood spot. Highly recommend the Ahi Tuna appetizer. French Onion soup was also very tasty!

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  4. Nancy Gold

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All staff was very friendly and helpful. Food choices are wide ranging so our entire group found choices for them.

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  5. Howard Gold

    Minneapolis32 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiter was terrible. Didn’t know the menu at all and when my wife said she wanted the two smash burgers instead of the single Patty for her hamburger he literally said that that’s not an option. Yet it was clearly printed on the menu. I ordered my burger medium came back well done. Mashed potatoes were cold. He only checked back on the table once or twice. Water sat empty for 5 to 10 minutes at a time. We eat there often, but this is seriously making me rethink eating there in the near future.

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  6. Julie

    Minneapolis8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great. Service is incredible and a wonderful ambience!

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  7. Jennifer

    Minneapolis13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service. Great prices. Great and long list of local beers on tap. Love the build your own burger option. We’ll be back!

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  8. Anderson Gold

    Minneapolis9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I are in the 70+ range and we love going to "the nugget" for the upbeat vibe, friendly and attentive servers and good food. I would only caution for us old fogies....the entrees are considered "huge" for us. We always share then....and I still take home some! The kitchen is great at preparing two plates for us and plenty of French Fries. WE REALLY appreciate this!

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  9. Deborah Gold

    Minneapolis131 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service...changed my table because of noise level... Sam, our server, was very pleasant and personable.... the food burger sliders and Reubens were huge portions and very tasty! always a favorite

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Annette

    Minneapolis4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It would be nice to have more gluten-free options.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Grill, Burgers, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (952) 935-3600
  • Website
    http://www.gntag.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Andres Garcia
  • Location
    14401 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345-5821
  • Neighborhood
    Minnetonka
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Minneapolis - St. Paul
  4. Twin Cities / Western Suburbs
  5. Minnetonka

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A photo of Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille restaurant

Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille

4.7
$30 and under
Grill
Minnetonka

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
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