Wood + Paddle Eatery is the main-level restaurant of the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown at 31 S 7th St, beside PWC Plaza in the city’s central business district. Its kitchen cooks wood-fired, Midwestern-inspired plates rooted in North Woods flavors, and diners come for the polished setting, the cocktails, and a reliable downtown table before a show or after work.
The dining room centers on an open kitchen, and the restaurant encourages guests to request a table nearby to watch the chefs work the fire. The menu leans on regional ingredients and shareable starters, such as stuffed cremini mushrooms with onion, garlic, cream cheese and parmesan for $12. Plates move from casual to celebratory, and the bar mixes house cocktails alongside wine and beer. Warm lighting and a calm, elevated room suit date nights and small celebrations, and private dining is available for larger groups.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
The restaurant opens early for breakfast, with Sunday through Thursday hours listed as 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Weekday happy hour runs Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 6:00 PM, which is the best-value window for drinks and small plates. Reserve ahead on Friday and Saturday evenings, and on nights when the nearby Hennepin Theatre District venues have shows. Nicollet Mall and Target Center are a short walk away. Confirm current hours directly with the restaurant before you visit.
