Twin Cities Restaurant Consulting & Design Services

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How We Are Different

When you open a restaurant or bar in an area that is home to places like the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden or the U.S. Bank Stadium, you know you need a design that will capture the eye of potential customers, as well as a kitchen layout that can easily handle even your busiest times.

No matter where you are serving your food – in a hotel, prison, country club, food hall, etc. – Rapids will work hard to create a kitchen and dining area both you and your customers will love!

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Our Twin Cities Consultants

When you choose Rapids, you will have access to a number of different skill-sets, including project management and interior design. Find out more about the people you will be working with!

Steve West

Business Development

Steve brings extensive experience in the foodservice industry, working with various establishments to enhance operations and efficiency. Learn more…

Thomas Roberts

Solutions Engineer

Since he has worked as a professional chef before, Thomas brings real life experience to his projects. Learn more…

Jason Andriano

Project Manager

Jason brings valuable experience in the foodservice industry, supporting a variety of projects and teams to improve workflow and execution. Learn more…

Meet the Entire Minnesota Team

Our Services

Using a combination of our experience, thorough training, and your input, the Rapids restaurant design consultants will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life.

Concept Development

We take your vision, target audience, and culinary offerings, to ensure every aspect aligns seamlessly to create a cohesive and captivating concept.

Site Feasibility Studies

Armed with comprehensive insights, we guide you to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and ensure maximum returns on your investment.

Branding Consultations

Our foodservice branding experts are the secret ingredient to crafting a captivating identity for your culinary concept.

Interior Design

We collaborate closely with you to understand your culinary vision and target audience, translating it into an enchanting interior that complements your cuisine flawlessly.

Draft Beer System Implementation

From selecting top-of-the-line equipment to optimizing the flow and balancing gas pressure, we ensure every aspect of your draft beer system is optimized for pouring perfection.

Award Winning Design

We take immense pride in our commitment to exceptional design that has earned us prestigious accolades in the foodservice industry. Our award-winning designs are a testament to our dedication to crafting spaces that leave a lasting impression.

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Industry Service Award Winner

Facility Design Project Award

Our Clients

Serving Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding areas including Maple Grove, Roseville, Stillwater, Minnetonka, Woodbury, Edina, Bloomington, and more!

Cameo Restaurant

Rapids entered this project after the initial design had already been completed. Due to the subpar work of the original consultant, the team at Rapids ended up reworking a lot of the plans.

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Rock elm Tavern

When Rock Elm Tavern opened in 2015 at its first location in Plymouth, their goal was to provide a downtown dining atmosphere within the suburbs.

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Union Depot Bar & Grill

The Union Depot Bar & Grill is a complete commercial kitchen and dining room remodel located in the historic Union Depot in downtown St. Paul.

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Hot Indian

Hot Indian is a fast casual concept bringing accessible Indian food. Rapids was involved with Hot Indian well before they decided to build out at the Skyway location at 8th Street in Minneapolis.

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LET'S FIND YOUR SOLUTION

Rapids Contract & Design serves the United States with locations in Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri. Our experts are ready to assist with your foodservice needs—contact us for support, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM CST.

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