The first and only sake brewpub outside Japan, Moto-i is a singular Minneapolis treasure. The intimate izakaya concept features house-brewed sake, Tokyo-style ramen, and a rooftop patio that's one of the most coveted outdoor spots in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood. The Kimoto Daiginjo sake is brewed on the open-air rooftop and is unlike anything else in the Midwest.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Hip
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Rooftop seating
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating
Is that score good?
Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Minneapolis, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.
Rated higher than 7% · tied with 11% · lower than 83% of the others
· median ★ 4.3
Across the US1,653 rated venuesBottom quarter
1.02.53.03.5THIS SPOT4.04.55.0
Rated higher than 17% · tied with 8% · lower than 75% of the others
· median ★ 4.3
Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.
