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Owamni to Relocate to Guthrie Theater in Spring 2026

The nonprofit collaboration with NATIFS positions the acclaimed Indigenous restaurant to double its footprint, supporting the Guthrie’s effort to revive its long-dormant main-floor space.

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Overview

  • A joint announcement from the Guthrie Theater and NATIFS confirms Owamni will occupy the theater’s main-floor restaurant, which features a bar and an open horseshoe kitchen for chef-facing dining.
  • The opening is planned for spring 2026, with the larger venue expected to roughly double capacity and introduce pre-theater snacks and quicker-service options.
  • Guthrie Artistic Director Joseph Haj framed the move as a mission-driven effort to restore the theater’s dining hub and energize the Mississippi riverfront.
  • Chef Sean Sherman said the restaurant outgrew its Water Works pavilion location and the new space will allow expanded menu development.
  • Founded in 2021 with a focus on modern Indigenous cuisine, Owamni earned the 2022 James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant and briefly closed after a 2023 electrical fire.