The interior of this place is incredible, such a cute spot with moody lighting, intimate seating,…read moreand vibey music. It's a great place for drinks and appetizers. The drinks were good, and they also have a solid selection of beer on tap. The food portion are a bit small imo but I will say the Mac and cheese was pretty darn tasty!

I'd seen rave reviews about this place, so we decided to go here to celebrate a personal…read moreaccomplishment last weekend! It's a really cozy moody interior, with *no big lights* aka great low lighting and comfy seating options. When we went, there were just a few other parties there so pretty quiet. I liked that we had a whole corner to ourselves with a sectional couch of sorts and some chairs. They close at 10pm on a Friday night, which felt absurdly early for a cocktail bar. But, we were able to order and drink one drink during the ~45 minutes we had. They closed up shop promptly at 10pm. They had a classics and a "rumors" section of the menu. I didn't think the signature drinks were overly unique, with classics like Paper Plane making that menu side. I had a pomegranate mojito which was good! Consensus was that the cocktails were good not exceptional, especially for the $16-17 price point. We ordered churros for the table which were a table favorite! I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, but we enjoyed our time and could see this being a good option if you lived in the neighborhood and don't mind the early close hours.

Absolutely loved this place! Excellence all around! This place checks almost every box…read more Great outdoor dining area- it was a little too windy to sit outside today, but will for sure be back to enjoy the summer patio. Can't beat the views and the parking if you're lucky is pretty close, but no problem to walk to this place. Inside seating is just as nice with great views. Service was exceptional! We had the absolute best server who was just amazing! So outgoing and made the visit enjoyable. Just an absolute delight and I heard others complimenting his as well. He really made our Mother's Day brunch enjoyable. Food was great: Mediterranean chop salad looked amazing and was said to be very good. Eggs, bacon and toast were good. American breakfast- good potatoes. Breakfast sandwich was good. Amazing sauce on the arugula. Breakfast tacos were also said to be good with really good tortillas. Bloody Mary was pretty good. It didn't have all the bells and whistles with it, but it was a great spicy flavor. This place is a gem and checked all the boxes. I am sure it is quite packed in the warmer months. Excellent music playlist and clean restrooms. Highly recommend this place!

Lovely restaurant with amazing views of the river, bridge, and city skyline in the heart of St…read moreAnthony Main. We sat at the beautiful bar on Easter afternoon for some lovely cocktails. I went with the Mexico City cocktail that has a smoky yet fruity taste to it alongside a black salt rim. Delish. Then I had a mini gin martini which was the perfect size to try it out (on the happy hr menu). We'll be definitely back in the future to dine in. Their brunch menu looks great and their patio overlooking the city - can't beat those views! Remy and Brady were our awesome bartenders who were friendly and helpful with suggestions.

Don't judge this book by its cover. My buddy and I met here for lunch and we really enjoyed it. The…read moreplace was casual, clean, and cozy inside but the outside didn't look great. The food lived up to the pics and reports I had seen beforehand. The fries were crispy and well seasoned (cajon dry rub) and my chicken sandwich was tasty. We had ranch and comeback sauce to dip but our server brought us a garlic aioli that was her fave. All were good. I would definitely try this place again. Loved the vibe and the food. It did get noisy when more people showed up (one was a loud talker), so that made it difficult to have a conversation, but I definitely recommend. Also, I did see a lot of pick orders while we were there, so this place has a well-deserved, good rep.

Without a doubt, the best Creole/Southern food in the Twin Cities…read more Chef Bernard is an absolute whiz in the kitchen. He simply can't miss! He was first cooking inside First Draft in North Loop, and now has his own spot in Saint Paul. I've tried a LOT here, but here's my top recs: - The best Fried Chicken sandwich you'll have in the Twin Cities (get the Nashville Hot) - Smash Burger (get the spicy voodoo sauce on it) - the layers of flavors and sauces are unmatched - Po Boy - classic and simple perfection - At one point, he made a bananas foster french toast that rocked our world. Not sure it's still on the menu This space is so homey and comfortable, service has that neighborhood hang vibe, and the open kitchen makes you feel like you're at a friend's. Come support this awesome Black-owned business!

The dumplings here are amazing. There is some confusion about sauces as 2 employees gave me…read moredifferent information. The pizza dumplings were a special but they come back from time to time. We buy frozen dumplings to take home so we have tried most of the flavors. All have been excellent. I really enjoyed the crawfish ones they have previously offered.

After seeing this place all over my tiktok, I knew we had to come try it!! This place was very…read moregood!! Definitely worth stoping in! There is paid parking outside but we found a spot fairly quickly. Inside you order on a tablet. They do have water that is free, otherwise it is cans for soda. The food came fairly quickly! The service we had was so fast, I can't even tell you if people here are friendly haha! They dropped our food off and were gone again! But we loved the fast service! The pizza dumplings were good, not great. They tasted like a fancier pizza roll. The sauce it came with was good though! The buffalo scallion pancake wrap was VERY good! The heat was there but still doable for this Minnesotan! The star of the show was the chicken Caesar salad sandwich. It was so tasty! The bread does kind of fall apart but who cares!? It was delicious!! Get a side of the sauce to dip it! We will be keeping our eye on this place for more collabs and delicious items!!

Such a cute little spot with tasty bites and drinks! Located in downtown Saint Paul this is a great…read moreplace to enjoy drinks and tasty bites before heading out for a game. The inside is so cute, with different seating areas and got spots for photo-ops. The tables have QR codes that you can order from which is really convenient. However we did have a waitress stop by to answer any questions we had and bring us our food which was nice! The food was really really tasty. The queso was delicious, I just wish the chips had came with more! The buffalo cauliflower was incredible. Perfectly breaded and the dipping sauces were great. The donut holes came out warm and fresh. Everything was incredible!

Cool spot with OK bar food and a drink for everyone! The drink prices were really cheap IMO, but…read morealigned with their size haha. We got chips and queso, the chips were out of a bag haha. Still hit the spot! We went before a twins game and it was a fun atmosphere. They have cool seating and plenty of it, with a downstairs as well I didn't venture to. Friendly staff, and you order via QR codes. Our food came out SO fast haha, like under 2 minutes fast. Definitely worth adding to your rotation of spots for pre-games or when you're downtown!

Friendly spot with decent Somali food. Stopped in late on a Monday night. Since it was near closing…read moretime, they were out of several items. Ordered the chicken suqqar and my friend got the beef suqqar with ugali. The meats were a little dry and didn't have a lot of flavor. I asked for some of the green sauce that helped, but it would have been nice if the dishes had more flavor on their own. The spinach dish that came with the ugali had a lot of flavor, and the ugali had nice texture. It was a very cozy space and the service was friendly, but I was also overcharged for my dish (didn't notice it until I paid). I wanted to love this place, but found it only OK. I will try it one more time since they didn't have the dishes I wanted to order.

I popped in for a snack to warm up after risking frostbite during the march on Lake St. I wasn't…read morethe only one doing that, and the cashier was graciously offering us free hot tea. She warned us it was sweet so I passed. She seemed to be genuinely enjoying her job, not something I see often in restaurants. I chose a Sambusa and a Mandazi since they looked like they would be easy to stuff in my coat. Mama Safia's looks like a tiny corner place from the outside but seems bigger on the inside. Bright and sunny with well spaced tables. I saw some full orders being served and they looked amazing. It didn't take long to get my order but the march had ended, so I went back to my car and bit into the Sambusa (aka Samosa in other cuisines) as soon as I was out of the wind. Best I've ever had! Lovely flakey crust with a mild curry taste in the chicken filling. The Mandazi is something like a donut but not overly sweet, and aromatic with warming spices. This could actually be a 5 star, but I feel I should return for a full meal experience.

Went on a busy Saturday but was quickly seated at the bar as I was a party of one. The bar service…read morewas very good -- she was very quick and attentive from the moment I sat down. The one thing I did find odd is that any toast that comes with your breakfast actually comes out in a separate basket. Mine arrived about 10 minutes before the rest of my breakfast which was the 2 eggs, sausage and potatoes. For me I would rather have it arrive on my breakfast plate because I am one of those folks that likes to dip their toast in their over-easy egg yolks. Arriving before the rest of your breakfast if you hold onto it awaiting the rest of your breakfast you are using cold toast. Everything still tasted good. But I did leave hungry. I actually sat there for a moment thinking do I need to order something else but how would that look. I am not a huge eater -- and typically have a little bit of something left on my plate when I go out for breakfast but this time not so much. First time I have ever taken myself out for breakfast and came home and had a snack.

The restaurant is in the most random spot, but everyone seems to find it just fine :'D…read more After entering we got a seat immediately, and got our coffee and soda drink orders put in, our food came out pretty quickly as well. Over all the ambiance was very good, but the patrons were very loud. I think that's just what happens in a place with no noise buffers. The German pancake was very good, dense and egg flavored. The lemon and syrup was a great combo. The mushroom and spinach omelet was delicious, definitely a joint to share entrees!

I love this place! They have a great selection of adult beverages and delicious food! Everything…read moreI've ever ordered is always above and beyond! I start with deviled eggs and the beet salad w/ goat chz fritters (I'm not into salad but it's amazing)! Ordering the main gets confusing because the weekly special is always a fun new pasta or burger, if you like the toppings... you'll be sucked in. I don't think you can find a better burger, don't sleep on the fish sticks and my fav might simply be the grilled cheese.

DIve bar feel that will make vegetarians happy. It is hard to find bars with vegetarian options so…read moreI was thrilled when a friend suggested low brow. I had the tofu tacos- super tasty, though I wish the tofu was not fried. My spicy margarita was excellent- not too sweet with a legitimate kick. Attentive staff, reasonable prices. great spot for beverages with friend.