We had a delightful dinner here early evening on a weeknight and had no trouble getting a table quickly. Wait staff was very attentive and appeared sincere. I had a chicken entree with asparagus potato gnocchi in a delightful flavorful sauce and loved it. The building it is located in is contemporary but inside the restraint is cozy and decorating touches make it homey. Will go back read more

Went just after opening on a Saturday so it was pretty slow but it seemed like a nice place. The food was good. Tried the Reuben and the patty melt. Fries were great the breaded kind. Hope to come back some time got trivia and happy hour I thought it was fairly expensive ($12 for two nearly meatless Reuben egg rolls) but the cucumber whiskey cocktail was excellent read more

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Went specifically for the valentine day drink specials. The lychee and pisco cocktails were fabulous! Fruity and tasty! Ordered most apps from the happy hour menu. Sliders and fries were good. read more

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Sadly, this was my last night at Emmett's, a place I once considered my bar. I've gotten to know so many of the dedicated bartenders and waitstaff over the years, so it's really disappointing to hear that most have resigned following the recent management changes. The people were a huge part of what made Emmett's feel welcoming, creative, and special, especially with the innovative cocktails. It's also disappointing to see what feels like a lack of appreciation for the staff and the longtime, dedicated customers who helped build this establishment into what it was. Unfortunately, the new direction feels much more canned and unoriginal--more like a Irish version of Applebee's or Outback Steakhouse than the unique place it used to be. There are simply too many great places to choose from to settle for something mundane and uninspired. The new GM has also made longtime customers feel unwelcome, with no acknowledgment or warmth when walking through the space. The atmosphere just isn't the warm, inviting place I once enjoyed. Sadly, I guess it's time to find a new favorite. read more

Fun and lively atmosphere with plenty of menu options to choose from! They serve brunch, lunch, and dinner, so it's a great spot no matter the time of day. The chicken pot pie and shepherds pie were so warm a delicious! The staff are super friendly and attentive, and the service is quick -- food and drinks came out fast and fresh. The bar inside has a great vibe with lots of drink options, from classic cocktails to local beers. The space feels warm and inviting, perfect for both casual meetups and weekend outings. Parking nearby was easy to find, especially for being in a busier area. Overall, a fun, comfortable spot with great food, great energy, and great service! read more

Emmett's Public House - Shepherd's Pie, chicken pot pie - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We came here for brunch on a Sunday and were very pleasantly surprised by how much we loved it. While they don't have "bottomless" mimosas, they have a heavy discount on refills that I think is an even better deal! The Benedict was great as well is their omelettes. Service was extremely polite and checked in often. Overall the place is very cute with a traditional Irish pub vibe and a pretty fireplace. Outdoor looked like it'd be nice when the weather warms up! We'll definitely be back read more

Emmett's Public House - Reuben Benedict - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food at Emmett's is pretty good. We ordered scotch eggs ($21, 2 eggs) and the salmon and goat cheese salad ($22). The salad was amazing. The scotch eggs were pretty heavy and can definitely be shared between 2-4 people. Our server was friendly but not super attentive and we had to ask for the check. Overall rating: 8/10 read more

Emmett's Public House - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Travel for business. Try to stay away from chain restaurants, without putting myself in uncomfortable part of town Emmett's fits the bill and checks the boxes Authentic Irish enough to satisfy my wants, but well maintained and " upscale " enough for my dinner companions , or as I like to measure with, "would I bring my wife here" Very busy for a Tuesday then I realized it was trivia night. Lots of participation. PA speaker could be turned down a notch. Some variations on Irish meals that were unexpected, but not disappointing. Having consumed too much weekly travels, I am truly disappointed and not being able to sample some of the amazing whiskeys on the two page selection. Our server was fun And attentive read more

Emmett's Public House - Irish whiskey selection - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great Irish-American restaurant with fantastic food and a large spirit selection. I went for valentine's day and another time yesterday, both days were excellent. The second time I visited, it was a Tuesday night and they had Trivia. If you are looking for a peaceful dinner I would avoid Tuesdays at 7-8:30pm. read more

I went to Emmett's for the first time for dinner and it was a lovely experience! I had the public house burger which was quite good, the whisky jam being a surprisingly good addition. We also had the cheese curds and egg rolls to start. The egg rolls weren't my favorite but I enjoyed the cheese curds. Our server was friendly and attentive. Overall it has a charming, high end Irish pub feel, with great seating options read more

Emmett's Public House - Public House Burger - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

We went there for the first time on 1/16, to celebrate my retirement. I'd read the reviews and couldn't wait to try Emmett's. I was not disappointed! We got there in time for happy hour and enjoyed tasty Guinness pints and Keeper's Heart pours, along with splitting the HH version of the colcannon croquettes, which were fabulous! (Thanks for the tip, other reviewers....) For dinner, I had the special Shepard's Pasty, accompanied by a cup of the crab chowder. Both were absolutely delicious and exceeded my expectations. My husband had the ribeye sandwich and couldn't say enough good things about it. The ambiance is lovely, the staff are top-notch--especially our server, Clea--and I'm so glad I decided to celebrate at Emmett's. I think I've found my new local :) read more

Went back after they reopened, since I saw that they have an "Irish Breakfast" on weekends. I love a good fry-up, and can only think of two other places in town that have them (Eagan Arms and Morrissey's on Lake Street). Like other stuff on their menu, it's their own spin on the dish. No rashers (streaky bacon instead), no black or white pudding, no grilled mushrooms or tomatoes. The beans were not Heinz, though they were tasty. Lotsa flavor. Bangers were the same. The one standout was the croquettes. A regular fry-up will have potato cakes, but these were colcannon cakes! Delicious! I don't think I'll go back for food, but the new spot is very comfortable and attractive, and would make a great stop for happy hour! read more

Emmett's Public House - "Irish Breakfast", served on weekend mornings. - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

First time there tonight. Didn't get food, but the service and the vibe was outstanding! Definitely returning, seems very well run.

Great little restaurant! Everyone is really friendly. The menu is full of great dishes. I love the dry rub wings as a starter. I recommend the Coconut Shrimp Salad, always solid. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich is also very good. I have been three times and it has been a good meal each time. Nice patio as well! read more

The crab soup was fantastic--the bowl is huge. It is a SOUP, not a chowder as listed on the menu (chowders have chunks--usually potatoes; this soup was smooth except for tiny bits if crab meat). The soup was a good value for $9. The Scotch eggs (appetizer) were confusing at best. I LOVE Scotch eggs, but I did not like these in the least: the sausage coating was paper thin and had zero flavor. I don't know what kind of soup/sauce the halves of eggs were floating in (the sauce was an inch deep!?), but it was unnecessary and did not taste good (pasty/grainy cheese? Like a rarebit??) It also made the crumb coating on the eggs soggy, as they were pretty much submerged in it. (If the cook felt the need to have a sauce under the eggs, do a SMALL AMOUNT of something thick, preferably sticking to a traditional hot mustard!) I was also perplexed as to why the egg halves were COVERED with bacon? Normally I LOVE bacon--but this was dry/tough and mostly flavorless bacon (almost no smoke), and all it provided was distraction and confusion. Two Scotch eggs/4 halves in a plate of weird "soup", with two huge pieces of dry toast, which served no purpose, were $21--double the price they should have been. i was there shortly after opening on a weekday; there were a few people sitting in the bar, including a couple having food...I was seated in the dining room, and then promptly ignored by the server. I was ready to order right away, but she left. I had my credit card out and visible on the table when she (finally) dropped the check off after I waved her down--again, she rushed off before I could even hand it to her (I don't know what she was "so busy" doing? like I said, there were only a few customers). I seriously considered putting on my coat and walking up to the bar to pay when she finally reappeared. The crab soup was great, but I honestly don't know if I will ever return to have it again, as the rest of my experience was not good. read more

Emmett's Public House - Scotch Eggs appetizer, bowl of Crab Chowder. - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Went to Emmets with two friends the other night,, service was not friendly ,, which was disappointing,, I had the walleye sandwich wasn't worth the price of 18 dollars,, there was no walleye just breading,, the atmosphere was nice but will be looking for other places to go and eat. read more

We had an amazing experience Sunday evening! We went in as we had a voucher for $10 off $30 and we will definitely be returning! We didn't realize Sunday has happy hour 2-close but we had an amazing surprise on our hands with cheap deals on both drinks and food. We had the speciality flatbread and croquettes and both were plated beautifully and delicious flavors! They definitely like cheese and Brussels sprouts and they do it well. The service was wonderful, our bartender was friendly and attentive. The place had gorgeous atmosphere with old supper club sort of decorations and stained glass decorations around the bar. There was a long bar available for seating and lots of low top tables available as well. We came when it was about 60% full and got great service and food came fast! Loved it! read more

An Irish Pub that has decent food and pours. Was a little disappointed that lunch on the weekends is a limited menu as they serve a brunch selection. Regardless, the food was good. One of the better reuben sandwiches I've had. The waitress was nice and talkative. Drinks and food were delivered quickly. Street parking in front of the place and around the neighborhood. A bit pricey, but what isn't these days? An overall nice place. read more

Food and service were fantastic! The Rueben was excellent. The brussel sprout salad fresh and tasty. Definitely worth another visit read more

Food was fantastic! Nice place visually. Ridiculously long wait for order and check though... Definitely NOT the spot for a quick bite. Expect 2+ hours and no offer for drink refills. Visited on a Tuesday evening around 7pm so wasn't prime dinner time! read more

Mitch the bartender plays indie rock BANGERS. I got stood up at this bar but it was ok because the seats were comfortable, the beer was good, and the music was great. ALWAYS GIVE MITCH THE AUX read more

So we went there last night for dinner.We were seated immediately and had drinks in the hand within five minutes and the place was busy.I had the coconut shrimp wow was it good.I also had the walleye sandwich with a cup of soup it was the best sandwich I've ever had and there soup is amazing.Great staff and the place is super clean too. read more

We went to Emmett's for the first time last night. Very nice restaurant, very good food and good beer! Corned Beef and Cabbage .... Yum!

Food is fabulous. Staff is great. I had a cocktail and Still Sticker Gyoza. Delicious can't wait to go back to try many more of their menu items. read more

From the host's and bartender's friendly welcome, to the luxurious wood bar with comfy chairs, to the craft cocktails served with style, to the tasty restaurant next door, we enjoyed Emmett's top to bottom. The decor is somehow Irish and classic but also clean, light and open. The service is top-notch. The smoked old fashioned was a crowd-pleaser, as was the counseling from the bartender to all of our crew on cocktails sure to please. So easy, comfortable and inviting. I will be coming back for sure! read more

If you know anything about traditional Irish pubs, they're usually cozy, compartmental, with snugs throughout. Emmett's is no different, but not ideal for following current COVID regulations. So while Emmett's is unable to seat guests inside, they've made the menu available in tandem with Dixies on their expanded patio. I can't ever resist one of my favorite menu items; Beer Pretzel Cheese Curds-- Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Beer Battered & Hand Rolled in Pretzels, Served with Ale Honey Mustard. What makes them Irish you ask?...er, well there's beer in the batter and ale in the dipping sauce...yeah we'll go with that! Regardless they're in my top 5 curds in the twin cities! Sláinte! read more

Emmett's Public House - Pretzel cheese curds - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great food, both times I went it was a nice quiet spot with great food and fabulous service.

A little under-whelming menu selection. I had omelette with side of beans, wife had one of the Benedict selections. Server / service was great. Overall venue was ok - everything is shiny and new. Not a bad experience by any means - just not an unforgettably amazing experience to warrant returning anytime soon. read more

Great food, service is awesome, and the establishment is top notch. My Irish heritage would agree, best pub in St. Paul!

It's a decent little Irish pub. Nice irish pub atmosphere, and the shepherd's pie I had were very good. The beer selection is fairly limited, to a few well known Irish beers (Guinness, Harp, Smithwick) and a couple of others. The barman wasn't very talkative or personable, even as the place was pretty empty. Service was a tad slow, even when the place was mostly empty. Also, the cost of a pint of tap beer was pretty dang high, even for something common like Harp. It's apparently a part of the cajun restaurant next door, as they share the same menu. Overall, it was decent and okay, not particularly special or exceptional. read more

Came by for dinner and drinks on a Friday night. We were able to sit at the bar and loved being able to talk to our bar tender. Just like everywhere else these days, Emmets was short staffed and people were working really hard. But somehow, they still made time to chat with people. The staff worked together to get orders in, food and drinks out, and collect the tabs. I really appreciated seeing the teamwork. Our bartender helped Lead us in the right direction for dinner. We decided on the blackened cat fish, Brussels sprouts, and corn bread. The cat fish can either come blackened or deep friend - the bar tender recommended blackened and we absolutely loved our meal! I think if we had gone deep fried, a lot of the flavor of the catfish would've gotten lost. Overall our dinner was good and filling. We had a great date night here and will be back for more! There is a parking lot in front along with street parking - just pay attention to signs! read more

I get that St. Patrick's Day can be busy but if you don't turn off Doordash, you should honor the orders you get. I am a more regular customer than the people that just come for the holiday. Cancelling an order at the time it is due to be delivered is just rude. read more

This place is great for a happy hour. They have good drink deals and decent deals on food. Their fries are super crispy and delicious (order them). Also their cheese curds are uniquely battered and homemade. I'd come here again for their happy hour and probably a more casual dinner. Bonus: they have a parking lot which is convenient for being on Grand Ave. They share with other restaurants though, but still nice. read more

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Went to "Emmett's" last night, actually Dixie's, but had food from Emmetts menu. EXCELLENT service, WONDERFUL food! Comfortable atmosphere, reasonable pricing, overall best experience I have had in ages. Will be going back often! read more

Emmett's Public House - Corned Beef and Brussel Sprouts - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Not a huge selection on the menu. Cocktails were good. Location was on Grand Ave which is always hopping.

Didn't actually eat here. Walked in and it was quite busy. WaiteD for a table, no where to sit to wait, just stood in the entry-way being gawked at by the customers. There was a table for eight open (2-tables pushed together) but they would not seat our family of four because there was a larger group ahead of us (nowhere to be seen). Stood there for awhile. No one bussed the table or sat any larger party. Went to find a bathroom and saw the Dixies was connected to them. Asked for a table there and went and sat dowN. The waiter from Emmets asked us to come back and we said our daughter would likely prefer the food here. She said the children's menus are the same/same kitchen. Hmm. Odd experience, perhaps we'll try again, perhaps not. Seemed the wait staff didn't want us until we were going to give our tip to someone else. read more

Disappointed in the ambiance at the newly renovated Emmett's Public House. Gone is the cozy Irish Pub atmosphere- more like a bright cafeteria. Food was good but pricey, along with a $3.00 charge for mustard! read more

A cozy Irish pub that shares space with Dixie's and Saji-Ya. Recently ate here with several others before heading over to Stogie's for cigars. For starters, we shared orders of Claddagh fries (Irish poutine?), Scotch eggs (good but not of the same caliber as those served at the Red Cow) and Bear Pretzel cheese curds. All very filling and a relative bargain at happy hour prices. For entrees, two of us ordered the fish & chips. The fish was moist and flaky, The batter light and crunchy. Add a few dashes of malt vinegar and this was a quite good rendition of this traditional fare (if not quite at the same level as Merlin's Rest or George and the Dragon). Rounding out our orders were a smallish but tasty and filling Shepherd's Pie, a 695 Brick Pressed Sandwich ( Braised Corned Beef, Sauerkraut & Pepperoncini Blend, Havarti Cheese, Sriracha 1000 Island & Housemade Ale Mustard, on Pressed French Bread) that was deemed excellent, and a generously portioned Irish Farmer salad. Service was prompt and cordial. Fair amount of free parking in an adjacent lot. read more

This is my favorite bar in the neighborhood right now, mostly because they have my favorite local beer on tap, Fulton Child of the Vine. Not many St Paul restaurants have it. The food is very good for bar food. It's the same kitchen as Dixie's, very good chef and owners. The bartenders are professional and friendly but it's not really a neighborhood bar kind of place. Dixie's is more of that potential. I like the owner/manager John. He's run Dixie's for decades and really cares about the food, establishment and customers. It's always been a good place to eat out and not too loud. I don't care much for sports bars but Dixie's makes up for it with the food. And Emmett's is not a sports bar which brings me to the second best thing about it: the bar TV is always on the movie channel, AMC I think, with closed captioning! So if you're alone and nobody's talking to you, you can watch an old movie drink really good beer and eat claugha fries or some such thing, which is the only food that the Irish ever "invented" worth eating (poutine stolen from Canadians). And if you're a big drinker they have some pretty popular specials with whiskey and Guinness. The combination Was actually invented by the Irish. read more

$4.50 pints every day from 3pm to 6pm, and one of the friendliest bartenders I've ever met, will keep me coming back. I've been to this quaint Irish-themed pub several times, and, until this visit, had always sat at a table. I will sit at the bar from now on because the bartenders here are great. Especially, Mickey, the bartender who was working Saturday when my family and I ducked in to escape a thunderstorm before venturing out to Grand Old Days (6/5/16). First, his name is Mickey. Awesome! He was friendly, efficient, offered beer suggestions, and even told a corny joke about why there are only 239 beans in Irish stew. (You'll have to visit Emmett's for the punch line). I've only tried the appetizers so far, but understand that the burger is something that I have to try. For a low-key, attractive, quiet place to visit with friends and drink cold beer and Irish whiskey, Emmett's is ideal. I would recommend the Scotch Eggs (their version: deep fried soft boiled eggs, the yolk was still slightly runny, wrapped in sausage with a flour and break crumb coating), Claddagh Fries (with creamy gravy, chunks of beef and white cheddar cheese curds), and the Corned Beef Won Tons. read more

Emmett's Public House - Slainte! Daily HH 3-6pm - Pubs Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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