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Jun182026

Indígena by Owamni in the Guthrie Theater Soft Opening Set For June 23, Official Grand Opening on July 4

Regular service at Indígena by Owamni in the Guthrie Theater begins June 23d, and the restaurant will be open to the public with reservations available through Open TableIndígena (In-DEE-Hay-Na) will have a grand opening event on July 4 - more information about this event are forthcoming.

The restaurant’s hours will be:  

  • Sunday: 11am-11pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11am-11pm
  • Wednesday: 11am-11pm
  • Thursday: 11am-11pm
  • Friday: 11am-midnight
  • Saturday: 11am-midnight

A pre-theater menu tailored for guests dining before Guthrie performances will be available, as well as post-show drinks and bar food service. There is a bar menu, theater menu and a la carte menu. 

Reservations will end at 9pm, after which walk-ins are welcome.

Indígena by Owamni will offer:

  • An expanded menu offering steaks, and larger game cuts such as bison, elk, and venison.
  • A full oyster bar and expanded seafood offerings highlighting the Indigenous diaspora.
  • A comprehensive bar program specializing in BIPOC-produced beer, wine, and spirits, alongside inventive cocktails and mocktails.
  • Continued shareable plates and tapas-style service.
  • A new Chef’s Table—seating 14 guests—will be available for curated tasting menus, coursed dinners, and guest chef residencies.

As part of its next phase, Indígena by Owamni is working toward a zero-waste model by collaborating with purveyors to eliminate plastic and single-use packaging, reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship.

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