Specials were great Walleye sandwich. Moctail drinks we great. Went for lunch everything was Delicious. We will go back. Our waitress was great. Fast service and social . read more

Food and service Great little restaurant with a nice vibe and a good menu Support small business read more

FoodSmith does an amazing Tuesday Take and Heat that I've been on the email list forever on and have never taken advantage. This all changed today when I ordered the Cinco de Mayo special which consisted of a beef taco casserole, southwest chopped salad and house chips and salad. The meal was advertised for 2 people and we definitely had leftovers! We baked the main dish at 350 degrees for 20 minutes as the instructions provided and it was a chef's kiss!! My husband and I look forward to visiting next time to sit down. The menu looks robust and the interior was very clean. Thank you!!! read more

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Excellent service - friendly, highly attentive with great communication. Ambiance didn't wow me, but it was clean and comfortable. Food was delicious. My chicken and vegetable soup tasted fresh and made from scratch. And the accompanying bread had a crunchy crust and was marshmallow like on the inside. I ordered an Aperol Spritz, but they were out of Aperol. However, the Bottlerocket Spritz was so tasty, I didn't mind. For dessert, we shared the Austrian Apple Strudel Ala Mode and it was DELICIOUS! My 2 friends both had the Minnesota Harvest Salad with Salmon and it looked so good. I would definitely come back to try more from their menu. read more

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Food, staff and drinks were all amazing. Everything was delicious, and the drinks were fabulous. Fun place to try and we'll definitely return. read more

Austrian & America Pub in West St. Paul. The space when you walk in has a very modern pub feel. If bright due with lots of natural light. The finding area isn't real big but there is a nice length bar and a private event space as well. The service was excellent. I came in on a Saturday early afternoon and sat at the bar. The bartender was extremely friendly and prompt. I had an excellent time chatting with her. I was there for shift change and the relief bartender was equally as great. I got a burger to eat that was good. Slightly overcooked but still pretty juicy. I loved the bun. The fries were awesome! I was drinking cocktails and they were pretty good as well. Nothing too thrilling but a well made pub cocktail. My only real complaint is the parking is kinda terrible. Be prepared to park on the street and have to do a little walking. read more

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We came for trivia on a Saturday night, which is cool that they host, but it's kind of a weird spot to come to on a Saturday night (why do you have trivia that goes til 9 when you close at 9?). Our server was mostly good, we got our orders taken fairly quickly, but it felt like we were annoying them by ordering. They also didn't give us a heads up that the kitchen closed early, so some of our table didn't get to order food. I had a salmon salad, which was pretty tasty! At $20, though, I'm not sure I'd order it again. The drinks were stiff, though, & I don't know how much they cost (I ordered a mixed drink that wasn't on the menu), but they take care of you in that regard. Overall, I may be back, but don't have any immediate plans. Their patio looks cute, so if they have brunch, I'd try it! read more

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We had no dinner plans and wanted to find something new. This was it! What a pleasant, unexpected surprise! A beautiful and cozy restaurant. The decor is modern and well thought out, with fresh flowers on the tables. There are about 10 tables and 4 high tops that face the bar, along with bar seating. The menu is small but has a nice variety of dishes from American, seafood, Austrian and vegetarian. We skipped the appetizers and went with main courses. We chose the Chicken Schnitzel and the Herb Chicken with Portabella mushroom on Pasta. Both were very delicious! The chicken was crisp, the fries well seasoned and the side salad well dressed with a yummy vinaigrette. The pasta was Oh So Good! My husband and I almost fought over who got to eat it after I let him try a bite. The pasta was al dente, the sauce was creamy, the chicken was tender without being dry and the mushrooms were very flavorful. We ended our meal with dessert. We got the flourless cake and it was delightful! The crème anglaise was light with a hint of vanilla and the dollop of whipped cream had just the right amount of sweetness to lighten the dark chocolate of the cake. So good! Our server Mallory was friendly and attentive. She was there to fill my water glass regularly. She let us look over the menu and checked in with us without making us feel rushed or forgotten. The last fun surprise was Trivia Mafia was there. It was a fun addition to the evening. I look forward to returning to Foodsmith! read more

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We're so glad this restaurant is in our neighborhood. They have a chef-driven menu, good service, good ambience, and a wonderful atmosphere.

GO FIND OUT!!! You won't be disappointed! I can NEVER choose quickly, I do want to recommend the deviled eggs as your appetizer read more

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One of the best salads I have ever had. And salad can be done wrong in so many ways but these guys put together a combination that works. I got the salad with beets and oranges with parmesan sprinkled on top. You also found nuts mixed in with the spinach which paired well. The dressing was light but was enough to commingle all the ingredients. A winner for sure. read more

FoodSmith Bistro Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - West Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food is very good. The best French fries I've ever eaten. Never gotten a bad meal. I know it's for sale and when we lose it what a tragedy. I can't recommend this restaurant more. My friend and I had lunch there today. She remarked the salmon salad she got was by far the freshest salad she even had been served in a restaurant. read more

Back tonight to give this resturant a second try. The owner had sent me a gift card to give it another shot. Much better service tonight, our waitress was very good. Food was good! Atmosphere was great tonight as well. Definitely a different experience from my first visit. Thank you! read more

We decided to stop here for a bite to eat and the food was fantastic. The service was great we had Cheyenne who made sure we were taking care of ans made some great recommendations. The Brussel spouts came out and the were not crunchy like I liked them but the bourbon maple glaze made me rethink my likes and dislikes. They were so good we ate them all. The nachos came out next and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. The nacho fixings tasted fresh and it had the right amount of heat. The next item was the creme brulee. Well im a big on creme brulee and that makes me judge others very harshly. The creme brlulee here is very creamy and rich. The consistency was a little too soft and could of been baked longer. I did not detect any vanilla beans in it at all. The burnt sugar on top was fantastic and had that nice crunch you want when you hit it with your spoon. I have had lots of creme brulee in Minnesota and this one makes it on my list. I will need to try it again so I will be going back. read more

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I came here with a friend for a lunch. We were seated immediately and our server was very attentive. It's a cosy atmosphere. We both got salads--the Asian chopped salad and the harvest salad with chicken. Both were tasty and welll-dressed. Seemed a bit pricey for what we got. read more

Uffda...my first dining experience out in MN in 2023 and it was a bust. There's no diversity at this restaurant, there's only one group of diners. This doesn't impact my rating, just a note for those that like to see diversity when stepping into an establishment. The ambiance was nice and our server tried really hard, we can see her clearly stressed and trying to keep it together, but there were some strange things that happened. Two stars for the odd effort, but the food was some of the worst I've had in a while. We had a small group of 5 for trivia night, the host had a lot of energy and did great. The restaurant itself was understaffed, so everything was extremely slow, I get that. My issue is that we'd ask for water, plates, and silverware and we had to ask multiple people as our food got cold until we got our own. This was a three hour meal, it should not have been. The crispy chicken sandwich was not crispy, I think it was previously frozen, it was flappy, flavorless, and almost nonexistent, it was all bun. The pub wings were more of a Dominos Buffalo sauce than Carolina hot sauce, they were not hot or crispy, they were sad, super deep in a depression. My Foodsmith salad was flavorless and had globs of cheese. A couple of off putting things happened with the staff. Another couple ordered the Foodsmith salad with medium rare steak and the server that brought it out said "here's your cow..." It's was an unappealing description and seemed judgy. Another friend ordered a second glass of wine, our server brought it and started to pour the remnants of her 1st glass into the new glass, but we stopped her....whoa. I've never seen this in my life. They need some training for sure, but I wouldn't be back because of the food, it just wasn't anything redeeming on the food front. read more

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Had a great time today for lunch with friends on Saturday. We were looking to try something local that we hadn't tried before and we chose FoodSmith. There was only one waitress taking orders for the whole restaurant but she did a great job! We all ordered the Turkey Havarti Club with side salads and also got a basket of fries for the table, their fries are so good! The sandwiches were really good too, grilled to perfection, ample havarti, and fresh ingredients. We also ordered some mimosas, I tried the elderberry mimosa which was light and refreshing, subtly sweet. The salads also looked pretty good, so I'm excited to come back sometime and try some other offerings. Of note, brunch is only on Sundays but you can order any of the brunch cocktails any other day of the week. read more

FoodSmith Bistro Pub - Gastropubs Near Me - West Saint Paul, Minnesota

Food 5/5 - This place has been in my list to try for awhile! The food was absolutely delicious! The spring rolls and teriyaki steak bites were flavorful and yummy. The wild and rice bead on the turkey harvest club was so good. Also loved that there was a mocktail list! Service 5/5 - We were here around 3:00pm on a Saturday and it was busy at all. Our waiter was extremely helpful and friendly. Ambiance 5/5 - The ambiance was a laid back bar vibe with great tunes. I could foresee parking being an issue but overfill great food and experience! read more

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Love the concept of this place, upscale gastropub. I'll first say, we will definitely be back to try some things on the menu that piqued our interest, but didn't have room in the gullet for. I tried the crispy chicken sandwich, guys had the bacon bier burger. I love chicken sandwiches and feel compelled to try then anywhere they are on the menu. I really liked the slaw on the sandwich, but I found the chicken a bit odd. It seemed like two chicken breast strips, rather than a thigh or full breast like I'm used to. This lended to the sandwich being really sloppy. Still tasted good, but I left about a third of it behind, since it just didn't hold together all that well. Fries were really tasty. Hubs said the burger was good, but didn't love the bacon on it, it was just too greasy for him. They do trivia here on Saturday nights as well, if you're looking for a little extra fun. read more

FoodSmith Bistro Pub - Crispy chicken sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - West Saint Paul, Minnesota

Upon driving up to this restaurant there is very limited parking. There is patio seating and the indoor interior design is great. We ordered the warm pub pretzles for our 4 year old as the kids menu was not available. She loved them. Not so much the cheese dip. I ordered the grilled turkey havarti. It was definitely not a grilled turkey that was served. It was deli meat turkey. Still good, just not what I pictured from the menu description. My husband ordered the crispy chicken sandwich which he enjoyed throughly. The bathrooms are also well kept and clean. Only complaint is the water gets very hot and as far as I can tell you can not control it. read more

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Great neighborhood atmosphere. Food came out quick and hot. Delicious flavor and high-quality ingredients. Highly recommended. read more

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Hidden gem. Try the Austrian menu items! EXCELLENT! Helpful staff. Quiet on a Sunday evening made talking with our friends easy!

I invited this beautiful restaurant in West St. Paul tonight! Their craft cocktail menu had plenty of great sounding and I went with the French Mule. We indulged in 2 amazing appetizers, 2 entrées, and ended with a shared dessert. The service was amazing and helped with anything we needed. It's super close to my house and I'm excited to try more food on the menu. food featured: grilled shrimp nachos, Italian Sausage Pizzette, Bacon Bier Cheeseburger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, & Chocolate Ganache Torte Whipped Cream . . Happy hour: Monday 4-5 & Tuesday-Sunday 2:30 to 5pm Wine & Dine night: Wednesday after 5pm Trivia night: Saturday @ 7:30 Sunday brunch 11-2pm read more

I got a burger and a salad, it was good but nothing special. The service was very good though and I was checked up on and given refills when I needed it without asking. The vibe was also great. I happened to come on trivia Saturday, so it was a little packed but nonetheless enjoyable. I recommend this place. read more

The food here is high quality and delicious. I had the wild rice stuffed chicken and my fiance had the goulash. The polenta that came with the goulash is the absolute best thing we ate here. It was so smooth and creamy. I wish there was more! The second best thing we ate was the creme brulee. I was not blown away by the cocktails though. Staff were lovely people. I can't wait to come back! read more

FoodSmith Bistro Pub - Wild rice stuffed chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - West Saint Paul, Minnesota

We stopped here on our way back to Burnsville after an appointment. We were very pleasantly impressed. It's absolutely a neighborhood gem. When we left, it was quite busy. The service was fast and the young server was friendly. The food was delicious! We both had burgers and fries; very simple and wonderful. read more

Nice space, but it smelled like an old musty basement inside. Drinks were just ok. The old fashioned wasn't bad, but would be much better with a large ice cube verses the cubed ice. The Parmesan garlic wings were dry and not very flavorful. The service was the best part. Attentive and friendly server. But since the food & drinks were disappointing, we will not be back. read more

The food was on point, the service was amazing. Great little location we stumbled upon and happy we did.

Amazing food and drink menu! I had the Walnut Old Fashion with the adult Mac n cheese with added bacon. Came with a beautiful little side salad. Highly recommend, and will be back to try the many other things I wanted on the menu! read more

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Nice night out. We decided on Food Smith in West Saint Paul . My Wife's parents also came with us . We got seated right away our server gave us or beverage list and menu right away gave us a coupe minutes and was back to take drink orders . Asked if we needed a little time for our choices we said yes . With in a couple minutes they came back promptly for our orders . We made our orders the kitchen did a great job and had our food out with in 15 minutes . We asked the server if they are normally this busy on Sunday night and said busy'er then normal even the Bartender helped to make sure orders didn't get delayed . From an appetizer of Tempura Brussel Sprouts 5 minutes after we order to our main course 10 minutes later . We had Salmon to there Austrian Chicken and a Rubin sandwich all of us happy with the quality of our orders. And great desserts ! This is a great place with upscale food and a casual atmosphere . Our Server even asked us at our if everything with our experience there was ok . Thank You to Your Staff for a Great Evening . read more

Nice decor, solid food (we both had burgers) and great staff. If you are looking for a neighborhood bar with very good food - hit FoodSmith. We will definitely be back. read more

We came here for happy hour on a Sunday. It was kind of a strange time so it was pretty empty and we got the whole patio to ourselves! Happy hour included $2 off cocktails and $5 apps. We got the rum runner and whiskey sour, both were good! We got all of the $5 apps which included fries, Brussels sprouts, pretzel bites, and cheese curds. The fries were good and served with a special aioli. The cheese curds were not very standard (they were fried more like a mozzarella stick as opposed to a thinner fry that I'm more familiar with for cheese curds), but they were still pretty good. The pretzel bites were served with a slightly spicy queso. My favorite was the Brussels sprouts! Super roasted and had a fabulous balsamic glaze. Definitely get these when you go! Finally we got the fried chicken sandwich which was honestly one of the best I've had. Such a thin, crispy fry, with a fabulous coleslaw and sauce. So so good! Our server was so friendly and attentive to us throughout the meal. Had such a great time here and will definitely return! read more

FoodSmith Bistro Pub - fried chicken sandwich, fries, pretzel bites, cheese curds, Brussels sprouts - Gastropubs Near Me - West Saint Paul, Minnesota

Wonderful menu! We had the oven roasted Salmon, 6 of 5 and the chicken schnitzel 5 of 5. Service was fantastic. The reason for 4 of 5 is the noise level. It could be an age thing, but not a quiet, comfortable meal.The high tops by the bar overlook booth seating, maybe rethink that. None of the negatives take away from the food or the service. Just go! read more

FoodSmith Bistro Pub - Oven roasted salmon and chicken schnitzel. - Gastropubs Near Me - West Saint Paul, Minnesota

It's nice to find what I call an evening type dining place open for lunch. Nice decor, reasonable price and high quality food. Not many customers the afternoon we were there. But they made it through Covid so they should succeed. Try and find it without looking up the address. It's a bit hidden in a small neighborhood shopping center in West St. Paul, two blocks from St. Paul, three blocks from Mendota Heights...and only a half mile from the northern boundary of obscure but scenic Lilydale! Great Chinese takeout place next door too! read more

Went for Sunday brunch and it was amazing in all aspects. The Farmer's Breakfast Pan will probably be in my mind for days to come (loved the side salad!), the blueberry pancakes were delicious (loved the syrup and whipped cream), and my wife got the Viennese breakfast with sausage and loved it (she said they were the best scrambled eggs she thinks she's ever had). I ate it all, pal. Parking on the street right outside the restaurant was super easy. The service was all incredibly friendly and attentive, and the place has a wonderful vibe. So glad we found this place - we'll be back! read more

FoodSmith Bistro Pub - Blueberry Pancakes, Viennese Breakfast - Gastropubs Near Me - West Saint Paul, Minnesota

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This was my second time dining at food smith. There were pros and cons to each visit. My first visit I ordered the spicy crispy chicken sandwich that came with perfectly seasoned fries and it was delicious. It was fairly busy that day but our waitress took some time to check on us and gave us the bill before asking if we wanted anything else. Visit two, our waitress was attentive and gave some good suggestions on the menu , we tried the hush puppies and the combination of cheese and sauce (whatever that fruit purée was?) was good! I asked what the most popular entree on the menu was and she suggested the chicken schnitzel. I don't recommend ordering that because you will be schnitz outta luck. For $20 I got a big crispy chicken patty with fries. I thought it would be more - luxurious for some reason. Very bland and extremely disappointing. read more

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Great food & service. Chef is from Germany and came to our table to talk with us during our meal!

We were excited to see a new restaurant opening in our area a couple of years ago. I was curious myself why I only saw a certain type of customer going there and then when we finally tried it, I realized why they were the main kind of customer going. The food was awful. It was blunt, no seasoning, no good flavor. When I asked for something spicy they gave me the spicy level equivalent of a single pickled yellow pepper. The space is nice and all but it doesn't help at all. I will never be eating there again. Unless someone pays for me because they invited me there and I wouldn't wanted to be rude. read more

Great Ruben, dark beer and our server was wonderful. Only challenge was parking for handicap vehicle. read more

Solid food. Great service. Good ambiance. Easy place to go eat and hang for a while.