Unique to Minneapolis, the restaurant has several "snugs" (private booths with velvet draperies) in the formal dining room. The handsome interior features handcrafted mahogany, stained glass (depicting Minnesota heritage), and brass accents. Polo-green carpeting, Tiffany-style lamps and framed historical photographs of Minneapolis history lend a traditional note to the interior.

McCormick & Schmick's also features a lively bar experience, with a bar staff that practices traditional mixology -- hand-shaken cocktails using only bottled sodas, freshly squeezed juices and premium liquors.