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    Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand

    4.5 (54 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Nathan R.

    I have been here twice now and had very different experiences both times. The first time everything was wonderful food was great and service was on point. The second time it was a big miss. I felt on the second and most recent visit the server was a bit standoffish. Also the food we had was not hot. I did notice that it looked like they don't have enough heat lamps and the food did not come out at the same time. I will say that the drinks we had were great and the U shaped bar is appealing. After such different experiences I feel this would be a place I come for drinks and apps and just sit at the bar.

    Melanie H.

    Herbst is such a cute and beautiful restaurant in St. Paul. The food is beyond delicious and the service was top tier friendly!

    Duck Breast for $45
    Calli D.

    Herbst seems to have good values as far as the idea of farm to table style fine dining and making dishes based off seasonal produce, yet I found the execution to be very underwhelming. I've worked and have eaten at many fine dining restaurants over the years and felt really disappointed by overall flavor, portions and price point for their menu selections. I ordered the duck breast and it is the smallest yet most expensive duck I have had in a while. Staff were kind and accommodating but our waitress was extremely awkward and impatient to not seem to understand my mom was deaf despite me mentioning this to her and that it was her birthday and they offered nothing either to celebrate... all portions of the food were super small and really over priced compared to other fine dining spots I've had in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. I do not see myself returning in the future.

    Snap peas - get these, had a surprising flavor that I I enjoyed
    Margie A.

    Came here for a work dinner before heading to a play nearby together. The farm to table concept is really great, the ambiance was light and open, a little upscale but not too fancy. The server was nice and I really appreciated the ways they could make things vegetarian and GF by putting things on the side. My fav part of the meal was my drink, get these Low ABV under sustainable! It was tasty & on the sweeter side & I really enjoyed it so it's a must-get. My must-get food recommendations would be the snap peas which tasted bright w/ lots of flavor & the grilled focaccia. The risotto was pretty good too & I'm stealing the idea of putting pomegranate seeds in there as I liked that contrast. I didn't care as much for the sea bass w/ fennel and thought the other things were not bad but not wow (ricotta toast, salad, pork rillette, fried chicken, carrots, or potatoes). If I was dining w/ more meat eaters, I would've liked the try the ravioli but I'm glad I came here and got to try so much of the menu. Note that you can tell your server when you need to leave and they can accommodate that with the cooks. I appreciated being able to do that and overall had a pleasant meal.

    Tempura Brassica
    Megan B.

    An all around absolute delight!! I am amazed at how under-reviewed this place is- I cannot recommend it highly enough!! Herbst uses a rotating seasonal, farm-to-table approach- and everything was so fresh and unique. We decided to do it Tapas style so we could try lots of things- which was the move!! The Fried Chicken we had was unanimously deemed the best chicken any of us have had... maybe ever. It had a pickle brine and topping... I can't stop thinking about it. In addition to the beautiful food the staff was attentive and helpful, and the dining area was so cute!!

    Herbst Fried Chicken
    Dan D.

    I surprised my wife to dinner at Herbst to celebrate her retirement. The room was spacious and beautiful. We started off with a bottle of Gruner Veltliner and it was crisp, clean and delicious. We ordered the Buratta with peas as a starter and followed our server's, Ella, suggestion and ordered some bread to accompany it. So glad we did. The dish was wonderful and the bread helped soak up all the sauces and goodness left behind. Delicious bread on its own as well. We also had the Roasted Asparagus with a sauce like a bernaise accompanying it. Very tasty. My wife had the Halibut and was thrilled with the taste and how well it had been prepared. I had the Herbst Fried Chicken which was flavorful and so crispy. It was topped with herbs, pistachios and more. It came with a few delicious house pickles as well. Needless to say we left with 2 takeaway boxes and enjoyed both for lunch today. Next time we will bring friends to experience all that Herbst has to offer including the dessert menu.

    Kavitha P.

    Had an amazing 5 course dinner here through a dining club Tbh this place was never on my radar but blew me away with the quality of food and service Love that's it's a farm to table restaurant using local ingredients They have some delicious menu items and an interesting drink menu which goes from low proof to high proof or n/a I only had wine which was fine but the cocktails looked good form what I could see at the bar The decor and ambiance is perfect too- def add this to your list of date nights!

    Breakfast Sandwich cross section
    Mike Z.

    Definitely hit the Sunday brunch that started recently, and sit at the Chef's Counter for brunch and a show www.tundrabites.com/2025/03/herbst-eatery-farm-stand-st-paul-mn.html

    Chicken
    Luke G.

    It's a really cool vibe in this place. We sat at the bar, and instead of being at the side (in a corner) it felt like we were in the premier spot. The staff was really nice and helpful. The prawns was the best thing we had. Not tough or overcooked, and the sauce will have you loicking the plate afterwards. The drink menu was really interesting. It's not traditional cocktails, but instead flavor profiles that you pick from and select the proof (how much alcohol is present). It's a really interesting way to view the menu. It's a bit confusing, but I really like the intent behind this creativity. The drinks were amazing. It's little expensive, but I really enjoyed myself.

    Chef Counter
    Renata C.

    First time at Herbst- I was beyond impressed! Very cute and cozy atmosphere inside. I ordered the Granato Risotto and it waz SO amazing from the smart choice of grain that kept texture in a risotto style cooking to the scored trumpet mushrooms, every part was delicious. We got the potatoes and foccacia on the side, both very good. The potatoes were topped with a rye crumble, creme fraiche and a potato relish which was all unbelievably tasty. We finished with one of the best espresso martinis I have ever had and a delicious olive oil cake. We will ABSOLUTELY be back. Incredible cooking and great service!

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    Annette R.

    If I were to discover a secret restaurant on an unassuming street with Michelin-star creations of bliss in a state that doesn't even offer the Michelin guide, I found it here. We two couples had the most delightful server but I regret forgetting her name because she deserves all recognition. She made successful recommendations every single time, including guiding us in choosing our foo-foo drinks. And bravo to the mixologist. (Fun fact: cocktails are offered in full proof, half proof, or no proof in terms of alcohol content. Mocktails were excellent according to my niece.) We decided to get several plates and share, which included the ricotta toast, duck dumplings, and entree duck. Far and away my favorite was the ricotta toast; let's just make this my entree. The caviar on top was wonderfully complementary to its other flavors. The duck dumplings were nicely crisp and good but didn't wow me. The other duck (entree) was excellent, although one person at the table didn't care for the rather rare consistency under the layer of fat that is characteristic of how it's usually prepared. Calories be damned, we ordered two amazing desserts: the manjari pot de créme with pomegranate and white chocolate. Lovely! Probably the best I've had. On to the date cake with streusel and diced, brandy apples and a dollop of some kind of sublime sour cream concoction. The latter was our group's fave. If it doesn't sound good to you, I'll prove you wrong here. I don't normally even like date/spice cake. Btw, the facade of the restaurant is hipster, artsy, and cool (we didn't notice the neon love note above the front door until it had gotten dark outside). The inside has super cool and interesting details and furnishings.

    Vicki L.

    Incredible experience. Every bite and sip was perfection. Hector is a fabulous server and bartender. We loved sitting at the chef's table. Great vibe and service from all.

    Lumache with pork and beef bolognese, parmesan (front), Bucatini, carrot sour cream, gruyère, poppy seed, pumpkin seed oil  (Back)
    Claire L.

    This is a review for their winter menu 2023. While wildly popular right now my friend and I were not a huge fan of the food. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant are a fun find for the area. Elevated, dark and cozy. It feels fancy with the exposed kitchen and packed even on a Sunday night. It is such a cute date night space! Service was nice and paced well. It is a bit spendy as they recommend 3-5 plates for 2 people with plate being upwards of $20. 3/5 cuttlefish small plate - The cuttlefish was perfectly fried. Light and crispy. The sauce had just enough acidity and texture to excite the dish. It was on the saltier side with the gardenia which was not spicy and the capers. I felt the flavors did not pair super well. 2/5 Bucatini, carrot sour cream, gruyère, poppy seed, pumpkin seed oil - The pasta was quite aldente and you really had to chew. This dish was not great. Bland and heavy with the way the sauce sat. Edible but would not order again. 3.5/5 lumache bolognese - again the pasta was very aldente. I liked that his dish came out hot temperature wise. The flavors in this were much better. There was a kick of spice and you could taste some complexity with the beef and pork flavor. I literally just made this dish in my Hello Fresh except with cavatappi noodles and it was better. I hope to return when their menu changes to have a better review. Not worth your money currently with our bill for these 3 dishes coming out to $100 and leaving still feeling hungry.

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    We sat out in the little courtyard on a perfect summer evening. Food, service and ambiance were all outstanding. Creative cocktails too.

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    Local Rumor

    4.4
    (47 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    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.

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    4.2
    (91 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    My daughter and I were excited to finally try this restaurant in my new neighborhood after walking…read moreby it countless times. Since we didn't have a reservation, we arrived early and were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. From the moment we walked in, we loved everything about the place. The décor is beautiful, the ambiance is warm and inviting, and the staff was fantastic. The menu offers so many great options, and the cocktails were even better than expected. Our server, Rosie, provided excellent recommendations, and we genuinely loved everything we ordered. They also offer a great happy hour until 6 PM, which is a nice bonus. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience, and I highly recommend giving it a try. One small note: We didn't realize a 20% gratuity had already been added to our bill. That's partially on us for not catching it on the credit card slip, (we tipped in cash) but I do think it would be helpful if servers mentioned it when presenting the check. I typically prefer to tip in cash, so on our $62 tab, we ended up leaving a $34 tip. Even with that little surprise, we'll absolutely be back. The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere were all worth another visit!

    We were in the area and finished with work sooner than planned. My daughter asked for oysters and I…read morefound this restaurant, plus they have oysters on their happy hour menu! Located in the area by the private colleges, they have a small parking lot on the right. Inside of the restaurant is colorful and dimly lit. I see the restaurant is known for craft cocktails and was excited to try. We sat in the front room since we didn't have reservations, I would recommend for party of 4 people or more.

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    4.6
    (51 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    I have been here a few time before and definitely thought I had already written a review, but I…read moreguess not. I have been here two times in the last week and lemme tell ya.. this is quite the spot. I do suggest making a reservation because everytime I go here it is popping! What a vibey place, the lights aren't too bright, it gives a hip, fun, light energy and is not too pretentious but has INCREDIBLE FOOD AND DRINKS. Right now, one of their specials is whitefish toast.. if you enjoy fish at all, you need this. The fish is light and fresh, they put fresh dill on top and it is placed on top of some toasted sourdough bread perfectly. The fish is flavorful, a lil earthy and I feel as if there are capers or olives in in the fish mixture, whatever it is is fire! The burrata, beets, and citrus is a nice lovely, fresh, light app, the burrata is perfection with the beets and fresh, juicy citrus, drizzled with some oil and random pieces of garlic mixed in, YUM. I suggest ordering bread on the side with this one! The wings here are a staple and always delish. Crispy, hot, and coated perfectly in a light sweet chili sauce.. they hit the spot everytime. The housemade ranch is a perfect dipper. The other day I tried the chorizo and scallops... oh my goodness gracious.. it was a lil spicy and creamy with the bean puree and the scallops were buttery, light and divine! 10 outta 10 would do again. Finally, got the goat cheesecake, gluten free ginger snap crust with poached pears. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I want this now and in every lifetime! The cheesecake was light, yet decadent, deep, creamy with a light, unassuming flavor. The crust was delicious and the poached pears added that perfect fruit component. I got Liam as my server both times, he was helpful, attentive, had good suggestions when asked questions and didn't interrupt at all, amazing! This is the spot for any occasion!

    LOVE! Beautiful space, kind staff, incredible cocktails!…read more Came to Emerald Lounge for the first time with a friend for a cocktail before dinner. Parking was easy enough to find on the street. We weren't able to find a reservation online, but had no problem walking in on a Saturday evening. We were able to grab a standing spot at the bar. The host asked us a bit later if we'd like to sit down at some bar seats that opened up, which was very kind! I ordered the martini du jour and am obsessed. If you like martinis, this is the spot for sure! Looking forward to retuning!

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    4.7
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    1.4 mi

    Such a cute place that's hidden with minimal signs right by st Thomas. I've been seeing people post…read moreabout their smash burger and it definitely didn't disappoint. I wouldn't put it as one of my favorites as far as smash burgers goes but it had me feeling satisfied and full when leaving. Prepare for a mess if you order one - gooey saucey and greasy! The bun on the bottom will be soaked in all things involved. The fires are 10/10 Prosciutto and chips really surprised me - I've never had this combo and loved it! Gnocchi had wild flavors making you come back for more Peppers were a solid appetizer worth trying. Not spicy! Good speak easy vibes, good cocktail options. Espresso martini was okay, Margarita was better. Cozy and quaint!l but loud so be prepared, maybe not the best spot to take the older generation or anyone hard of hearing!

    Came here hungry, knowing I was at least getting a burger. We showed up right when they opened at 4…read moreand were greeted with warm, friendly service. All of our food came out quickly and tasted great. We started with the chili cheese fries and the gem lettuce salad. For our main meals, we had the happy hour burger (a must-try) and the poutine. I enjoyed everything. My wife loved the burger and salad and said next time she's going with a burger and plain fries. To top it off, we had the dark chocolate cake, which was excellent. We both left completely stuffed.

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    4.7
    (191 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Unbelievable. This place is truly magical…read more It has such a perfect mix of a relaxed, chill vibe while still feeling elevated enough to dress up and make a night out of it. The space itself is beautiful with a really cozy ambiance, and the patio is a great option when the weather is nice. The drinks are absolutely the star of the show. You can tell there is so much intention behind both the flavors and the presentation. The cocktail menu is super creative, and the Old Fashioned menu alone is phenomenal with so many unique options. The Beorn Old Fashioned was my favorite. We also tried the Payanello (pineapple, lime, ginger, pickled jalapeño) and it was incredible. Food was fantastic as well. The brussels sprouts were so good and a must order. Service was amazing. Our server was so kind, helpful, and gave great recommendations, which made the whole experience even better. It is on the pricier side, especially for drinks, but honestly worth it for the quality and experience. Reservations are easy to make and I would definitely recommend booking ahead. Parking was manageable when we went, but I could see it getting tricky during busier times. Overall, such a beautiful, thoughtfully done space with incredible drinks, great food, and top tier service. A perfect spot for a night out or just grabbing a cocktail and soaking in the vibe.

    Visiting stops on the distillery passport and spent an afternoon at O'Shaughnessy. I had been here…read morebefore for a couple of events, but never just a regular experience. Inside is beautiful, with leather and wood everywhere. It's a large space, but still feel cozy. Since they specialize in whiskey, that is the base for many cocktails; I actually think that 90% of the cocktail list is whiskey of some form. We also tried a spice bag, which was phenomenal! One of those things I loved so much, I'll probably get it every time I go now. If you're looking for a great place to try some great cocktails, OS Distillery is the place for you!

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    Elegant and fun
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