Minneapolis · Mill District

Owamni

Name: Owamni
Address: Minneapolis, MN, US
Price range: $$$

#1 in MinneapolisIndigenous American$$$

Awards

4.6

James Beard Best New

What People Are Saying

“If you are looking for a unique dining experience, look no further. All the food is based on the American Indian way of food. If you have dairy or gluten allergies you are in good company. You won't find any dairy, gluten, cane sugar, and a few other...”

New Buzz

Indígena by Owamni opens a new chapter for Sean Sherman's Indigenous cooking

MPR News · 1 week ago

Owamni Is Changing Its Name

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine · 3 months ago

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Sean Sherman

Head Chef

Oglala Lakota chef Sean Sherman is the founder of Owamni (now Indígena by Owamni) in Minneapolis, dedicated to decolonized Indigenous cuisine. He is a three-time James Beard Award winner, including Best New Restaurant 2022, and author of the acclaimed 2025 cookbook Turtle Island.

What to Order

Sweet Potatoes

Ordered by nearly every table. savory, not sweet, and arrives drowning in chili oil. spice-averse diners should know they bring real heat.

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