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About Aster Cafe
Welcome to Aster Cafe, a vibrant dining and live music venue located at 125 SE Main Street in the historic St. Anthony Main district of Minneapolis. With intimate indoor dining paired with regular musical performances, Aster offers a welcoming space where good food, great songs, and memorable moments come together. The adjacent River Room hosts weddings and private events, while Aster House opened in 2024 as a larger adjacent venue for gatherings up to ~200 guests. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual dinner with live tunes or planning a private celebration, we’ve got you covered with practical details, nearby lodging, and easy ways to get there.
Parking is convenient via the Riverplace ramp, with indoor ramp access through a tunnel to Aster. Entry to the ramp is located off 2nd Street SE and 2nd Avenue SE. For those traveling by public transit, several bus routes serve the St. Anthony Main area (routes 4, 6, 10, and 17), and the Nicollet Mall light rail provides a straightforward connection for visitors coming from across the city. Nearby hotels like Nicollet Island Inn and Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District offer comfortable stays within a short walk or ride of Aster Cafe. When you’re ready to secure seats for a show or reserve the River Room for a private event, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss options. For dining and music, think of us as your friendly connection in the business—easy, reliable, and ready to help you lock in memorable experiences at Aster Cafe.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 125 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
- Venue type: dining/cafe with regular live music; reservations are for indoor dining and live music only.
- River Room capacity: up to 170–200 for private events (buffet 170, plated 180, standing 200).
- Seating/configuration: seated capacity varies by layout; typical cafe seating around 120–130 in some configurations.
- Parking: Indoor ramp parking via the Riverplace ramp with a tunnel to Aster; ramp entry off 2nd Street SE & 2nd Avenue SE.
- Transit: Nearby bus routes include 4, 6, 10, 17 serving the St. Anthony Main area; nearest light rail access is via Nicollet Mall.
- Nearby hotels: Nicollet Island Inn, Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District, among others within a short walk/ride.
- Notable events: The River Room hosts weddings and private events; Aster House opened in 2024 as a larger adjacent venue with ~200-capacity.