We had been curious about the Luscious Crab and finally made plans to celebrate two birthdays over…read morelunch on a Friday. I'm so sad we waited so long to visit. The decorations in there are super cute - underwater / boats / sea life themed. They even had cool doors that looked like that of a ship. The place was very clean and well organized. Every table had a roll of paper towels which was much needed after handling the delicious seafood. We split the Luscious Special Boil (I believe) and it was the perfect amount for the 8 of us! They split it into 2 plates to split more easily and it was perfect! Everything had amazing flavor and we left satisfied. We will definitely be back! One note - if you have a larger group, make sure to call in for a reservation to ensure they can accommodate you.

SOO GOOD! The…read moreseasoning, prices, and vibes were amazing! Our server was so funny, and made the experience memorable. It was fun to pick out your own seafood boil, they had great price friendly options for everyone! You could customize it pick your own premade boils:) I got the Cajun medium, and LOVED it! I took it home and made it with pasta the next day as the server suggested, and loved it:) will be coming back for more!

I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner at Meritage. My bestie and I celebrated her 30th birthday and wanted…read moreto be somewhere that felt like a Parisian restaurant. We were not disappointed. Our server, Freeman, was attentive and gave great recommendations. He was knowledgeable on the menu and spoke french! He was such a joy! We ordered the chicken liver smear which tasted sweet and salty. It was the perfect first course to start our meal. We then moved onto the cassoulet. We did not enjoy this, the duck confit base was a bit too heavily oiled for us so instead we ordered the steak frites and burger. We loved our second choices and were happy with those selections. Then, we ordered affogato for dessert. Meritage makes their ice cream homemade and it was a good ending to the meal. The restaurant was busy but voices did not carry. It was a beautiful dinner and I would recommend anyone who likes French cuisine to visit!

We came here on a Sunday night. We have been here a few times before and it was always good. The…read moreserver asked if we were rushing off to anything. We said no. And obviously that was our big mistake. We sat for a long time as people were brought bread and their appetizers and meals. After about 30 minutes, we finally got about four tiny slices of cold bread and some butter tossed on our table. I ran out of water. About 45 minutes into this I went looking for a manager. What we figured out is that the server forgot to put our order in. We waited another 45 minutes for food. I asked to have a substantial discount on the bill considering it took over 1.5 hours for us to get our food. And I had ordered a simple salad and nothing else. We noticed other waiters glancing at our table. I mean, you would think somebody would notice us sitting there in the main traffic area. Just never being served until I asked what was going on. In the end, we got a 50% discount. But it was such a disheartening experience and felt so unwelcoming that I don't think we'll be back.

Great restaurant. The steaks are amazing. The ambiance is really wonderful. Wait staff is some of…read morethe best I ever experienced. I appreciated the Manager Noah stopping by to see how we were enjoying our steaks and giving suggestions. This my favorite restaurant in Mpls/St. Paul.

Came here with family before a concert nearby, and I didn't know what to expect. I went in with 0…read moreknowledge of this place and it wowed me! Great service, awesome wine list, delicious steaks - all in a beautiful space with great ambiance. It's attached to a classy hotel and feels very historic and wintery. Definitely a fun spot if you're out for a night on the town in Saint Paul or looking for a fancy place to celebrate a special occasion, or even a staycation.

This place is 3 stars. The bartender was lovely. The beers were cheap and tasty, I had the organic…read moreBlack IPA and the Cherry Chouffe which comes in a 8 oz pour because it has a high ABV. Both were delicious. I like dark beers and these two didn't make me feel fatigue or heavy / bloated. The vibe is a little grunge, a little beer hally, and a little rock all combined into one. They have a ton of live music throughout the month although my trip, which was 530pm on a Tuesday didn't include any. They have a garden / smoking section out back with 3-4 picnic benches that felt really huge. I could definitely come back and would even consider a show here. Reason why I knock it down from 3 stars to 2 is because when we walked in, one of the managers gave us such a dirty look. And when we said hi, he gave a half hearted smile and turned back to doing his audits. Sure, everyone has a bad day. And perhaps he was reacting to something different. Nevertheless, I was ready to get my drink and be out. Was hungry and wanted food but decided rather spend my money elsewhere.

Great bar and intimate concert venue to visit for local talent! Drinks are cheap and the venue has…read moreboth standing and sitting room. Bar and concert hall are somewhat divided, and there is a cover for concerts (usually $10-$15). Service with the bartenders was great, I'd definitely visit again to see some local talent or go for happy hour!

Came here for a date night with my wife. The date night special was $55 per person for a 3 course…read moremeal. We ordered the Arugula salad, the arepitas, yuca arancinni and a white fish dinner. The only dish that wasnt superb was the arancinni. It ate a little dry. Everything else was flavorful and delicious. My standout was the white fish it. Although it could use some more sauce, the fish was well seasoned and yummy. The restaurant itself was a little warm. Given the glass exterior and the angle of the sun, it was a little uncomfortable for most of the dinner. Service is good. Food was quick and hot. Overall good experience. Will probably return in the winter :)

For the "west side" of St. Paul (I don't know why it is called that, for it is truly south and not…read moreat all west!), this is a very cool, chic and original concept for a foodie establishment. I went here with my twin sister, her husband, her husbands 2 brothers and one of his brother's fiance who were in town. All are foodies. All wanted to experience a good night out to titillate the tastebuds. For I try to impress upon out of town guests that not everyone in MN is of Scandinavian origin! But I digress... The food is just...awesome! Presentation is completely unique, including flaming drinks, an assortment of vessels for the dishes to accommodate the dish with an interesting flare without compromising ease of consuming or taste. Patatas bravas, tequenos, and rompe colchon were excellent. I mean mouth wateringly amazing. Shrimp in the rompe colchon was cooked PERFECTLY and the balance of the sour leche de tigre and mango made the dish interesting for the palate. Broccolini side dish was also cooked perfectly and the cheese foam gave a unique twist to the side dish. I ordered the bollitos pelones and OH MY GOODNESS. Think huge fried (but not greasy) ball of corn dough (like tamale but grains not so fine) stuffed with braised lamb and swimming in a dark, curry and spiced sauce. It was SOOOO GOOD and nothing like I'd ever had before. I also tried the pasta with rabbit and UMAMI! it was tasty. Also unique flavor that I cannot quite identify and the sauce to meat to pasta ratio was perfect. LOVED this experience and will 10000000% go back!

What a fantastic place! Met up with my son and his bestie for a bday dinner and was not…read moredisappointed! HH is 4-6 and luckily I got there just in time for some great inexpensive apps. We did the edamame, the dumplings, the chicken skewer and the shrimp rolls. All were really delish. Our wait staff was great and everyone stopped by to check on us. All of the rolls we ordered were so fresh and every one was amazing. It is a nice interior with soft music and cozy booths/tables. They brought out a complimentary dessert for my son -which was a fried ice cream in a tempura batter....yum! They also will validate parking if you park in the "Victory ramp". Def recommend!

I went to Sakura Sushi during the weekday happy hour and grabbed a seat at the bar in time to catch…read morethe last few minutes of the specials. I tried the Crunchy Salmon Roll from the happy hour menu and it was just okay. A crunchy topping on a salmon roll. From the regular menu I ordered the 12-piece Chef's Choice Sashimi Teishoku, which came with miso soup. The sashimi was decent and fairly fresh. We also shared the Brother Bill Popp specialty roll, and it's good if you're a fan of cream cheese-heavy rolls, if not I would pass. Overall, this is a no-frills, basic sushi spot. Nothing fancy, but an option if you're looking for casual sushi meal without spending a lot.

Ruam Mit was recommended from a trusted source, so I ordered delivery upon arriving at my nearby…read morehotel... I went with an order of shrimp spring rolls and the #29 Pad Keow Waan (green curry), and some white rice. This was way more than enough food for me, but I was hungry after a long day of travel! I did request chopsticks and utensils with my order as well as a napkin, but that did not arrive with it. The food itself was very tasty. I'll be at the green curry a bit and the sweeter side than I am used to. I can't speak to the audience of the restaurant since I had it delivered, but overall, I was pleased with the food and would order from here again or perhaps visit in person if I find myself in the area.

I came here with a friend for my first lunch in downtown St. Paul. It was a cute restaurant and…read moreservice was nice but they were busy. We had to ask for our drinks a few time because of the lunch rush and they were very apologetic! We ordered Thai Iced Teas, Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Cream Cheese Wontons. My friend loved her Pad Thai. The Pineapple Fried Rice was okay. It didn't have a lot of pineapple in it but it was very good. I was skip the cream cheese wontons because the wonton wrappers were still doughy near the crease/fold and wasn't very flavorful. The Thai Iced Teas were really sweet so be forewarned to let your ice melt in it a bit to make it less so. Our bill came to about $70 for appetizer, two drinks, and two entrees. Not bad but not great. Overall 3/5 for food and overall service.

I really do love Casetas, even though politically sometimes the owner can be problematic on Saint…read morePaul issues. One of my favorite things about them is the gelato. It's the best I've ever had outside of Italy. You can have your ice cream, I will take Cassandra's gelato any day of the week. We stopped by a few minutes before they were closing down, but they allowed us to go eat it up on the rooftop. We had to watch the sunset over the Saint Paul Cathedral well enjoying the most amazing gelato. A wonderful way to spend an evening.

This Twin Cities staple did not disappoint! Cossetta's is a huge, multi-story Italian food eatery…read morewith pretty much every Italian dish you can think of. We tried some meatballs and arancini at Frank's Tavern, both of which were tasty and comforting. Our server, Jay, was very kind and helpful. Their pastry shop is SO cute and the pastries are heavenly. We would go again just for dessert!!