Joseph&#x27;s Grill

The Pillbox Tavern is an absolute MUST STOP if you're in downtown St. Paul!!! What a fantastic…read morebar/restaurant that has a little something for everyone. If Jenn and Chad are bartending, you're In for a treat. Fantastic customer service, bartenders that smile and seem to enjoy their craft as they work. I was in St. Paul for 5 days and spent 3 of my dinners there. N/A beer selection was a nice plus. They carry an impressive line of Tap beers from all over the country and their kitchen backs its reputation with great quality food! (Full bar, plenty of liquor and a great wine selection also) There's plenty of outdoor seating available also along the street, which is an open-air compliment to the restaurant. TV's cover every spot you could ask for, with a MONSTER main screen on the bar wall.... Not sure its size, but it would be calculated in feet, not inches! There is not a plethora of options in St. Paul for restaurants, especially in the downtown area. The Pillbox is walking distance to the Grand Casio Arena which is fantastic and most downtown hotels are only a 5-7 minute walk away. I spent 19 years in the restaurant business. From doorman, to buss boy, server, to bar tender, bar manager to general manager, I've managed restaurants similar to the Pillbox Tavern. I openly and publicly give them a huge shout out for their customer service, food quality and atmosphere....and additional kiddos for the upbeat environment their staff portrays. If Jen and Chad ever move to Chicago, they could write their own tickets In restaurant management or ownership. If you're looking for a place because your visiting, this is YOUR ONE STOP SHOP! If you are local and haven't tried it yet, you need to establish a new watering hole! If you're lucky enough to meet regulars like Tony and his wife at the bar, you Might just be rubbing elbows with some of the nicest people in St. Paul! Cheers to enjoying a smile on the rocks with new friends at The Pillbox Tavern. -Brad

Great spot for a lovely dinner in downtown St Paul. My friend and I sat at a high top table on the…read moreedge of the inside portion of the restaurant. It was a drizzly evening so we opted for inside but with garage doors were all open. Our waitress was great. She was helpful and nice. The food/drinks were quickly served to us. I ordered the margarita (comes with a buzz button) and the Big Bang Shrimp Tacos (gf). Everything was absolutely delicious! The tacos are served on corn tortillas (3). The sauce on the tacos is to die for. Marg was great and came with a buzz button which I've had before elsewhere but that was a fun addition to my cocktail. It kind of tingles the inside of your mouth when you chew on it. It lingers for a couple of minutes (the tingle sensation). I'm looking forward to coming back cause their menu looks ahhmazing. Cheers!

Corner view of the main bar, plenty of seating!

Rueben sandwich

See all

Alary's Bar

3.5(113 reviews)

0.8 mi•Downtown St. Paul

A true dive bar. We didn't eat but the food looked good. Drinks super cheap. Staff is amazingly…read morefriendly and fun. NB: this is absolutely a cop bar, something we didn't know. Take that info as you wish

The place has a bad smell whe you walk in. Was there for BBQ before they switched the menu…read more The new menu is too expensive for the food being served a d quality. Especially the Chicago Dog. Bartenders aren't very friendly either. Not trying to make a new friend but don't be so pompous.

0.6 mi•Lowertown, Downtown St. Paul

Our Games Area

Burgers on the Patio

See all

Bar area

Sheboygan Sausage Company

4.5(2 reviews)

Sheboygan serves up high quality hotdogs & brats and beer at the Excel!…read more I found (I think) at least 2 of these locations on the first floor. We walked a complete circle of the entire arena before we decided what we were going to eat & drink. Luckily, Sheboygan was super close to our seats. I was impressed by the high quality brats and hotdogs...not just cheap fast food stuff we were forced to buy in the old days. I didn't expect this at a large venue. It was a nice surprise. Also, they have a variety of beer flavors, including higher end IPA type beers in case you're sick of the usual Bud Light type of stuff. Of course, they have soda & water too. I made 4 or 5 trips for meat and beers for our small group. Despite being super damn busy, the people behind the counter were consistently fast, friendly, smiling, and joking around. No sour faces...no sarcasm...just straight up great customer service for everyone in line. Thanks for some great brats & beer and big smiles, Sheboygan! -Daddy Maxx Retro

I just bought a package of hot dogs from Walmart never trying it before…read more I am 75 years old and have tried just about every hotdog made but never have I had one as good. It is crisp when you bite into it and the flavor was outstanding. I just can't figure out why the only place selling this product is Walmart.

High quality, great tasting brats & hotdogs - a nice surprise at a large venue!

See all

Luckily, one was close to our seats!

Wild Bill's Sports Saloon

3.4(43 reviews)

0.9 mi•Downtown St. Paul

Perfectly fine restaurant & sports bar attached to the Holiday Inn by Grand Casino Arena. The food…read moreour group of four had ranged from so-so (chicken strips, chicken wings) to quite good (cheesesteak, Bavarian pretzel). Our server was Laney and she was GREAT. They were clearly understaffed and we let her know we were on a schedule. She got us in and out quickly while being very helpful with our choices and overall very pleasant. Parking is already rough enough in this neighborhood, but I think the parking ramp for this complex is an abomination. It is an enigma to penetrate on foot and a labyrinth to navigate in one's car. It is the worst parking ramp that I have ever seen. But you should still try this restaurant.

Fun sports bar in the heart of Saint Paul! Very lively and entertaining ambiance with a tv in every…read morecorner -- perfect for watching any and all sports. Service was great, the food came out quickly and our waiter was very aware of timing which usually isn't super common. The cheesesteak was delicious, great portions and super cheesy! Curly fries side was also fabulous. Plenty on tap and canned beers and ciders, and a large variety of mixed drinks too.

12 Traditional Wings

See all

Chicken strips

Obb's Sports Bar & Grill

4.1(170 reviews)

2.3 mi•Dayton's Bluff

Broasted chicken is the best ever. You should call and check to make sure they have it on that…read moreday, though cause sometimes they don't.

Huge filets of Pollock; I can tell the frying oil was on overdrive. AYCE on a Friday, $20.95. Could…read moreonly get in five filets. Friendly service n busy. Big place, old school charm. A neighborhood fav. Recommended.

Bar

Grilled Steak Tip Appetizer

See all

Taps

Joe & Stan's Pub & Grill

4.2(80 reviews)

2.0 mi•West Seventh

Great food, reasonable prices and great service. They are offering a once a month $5 monthly pizza…read morespecial. Excellent choice. Very comfortable and friendly for all to visit. It is worth seeking out. Great happy hour, daily food specials and full delicious food met.

I'd actually like to give 3.5 stars...maybe even 4. As a pub, they do a good job! We came on a…read moreThursday, which has a $10 spaghetti/meatball special ($11 if you opt for the Dago spicy Italian sausage version ). It was good, and the dago version did have some zip. Beers were $5; when we were there it wasn't loud; lots of monitors if you wanted to watch a sports game; the server was attentive, speedy $ friendly. Street parking only, but we were able to score a spot without too much difficulty. Oh! They also have a free popcorn machine, which is a fun throwback to yesteryear.

Spaghetti and Meatballs $10 special on Thursday

See all

Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub

3.6(149 reviews)

0.9 mi•West Seventh

This place was absolutely packed when we visited since it was right before a Wild game, but…read morehonestly that just added to the energy. If you're looking for a place to grab food or drinks before heading to the game, this is a great option. The space is huge and so much fun. I loved that it's completely decked out in hockey memorabilia, which gives it a ton of character. There's also a great outdoor patio and the back bar can open up, creating an indoor/outdoor space, which is great for nicer days! Even with how unbelievably busy it was, our server did a fantastic job. They stayed friendly, attentive, and checked in often enough that we never felt forgotten. The one letdown was the North Star nachos. They were decent, but definitely not something I'd order again. All of the chicken ended up piled on one side while most of the lukewarm nacho cheese was on the other, so every bite felt inconsistent. I was also hoping for shredded cheese instead of nacho cheese, and the jalapeños clearly weren't fresh. They still had a nice kick, though, which helped. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. The atmosphere alone makes this place worth visiting, and I'd love to give some of the other menu items a try next time. Just skip the nachos.

An institution located in downtown St. Paul close to the Grand Casino Arena, Tom Reid's Hockey City…read morePub is a crowded watering hole/shrine to hockey (mostly about the local team, but a few things related to my favorite team). My wife and I ate a pre-game meal with friends, and found the atmosphere to be crowded but friendly, with good bar food and a nice selection of drinks. We came about 2 hours before the start of the Wild-Blackhawks game, and the place was packed. It's seat yourself, and my wife was skillful in finding a very recently vacated booth for the four of us. Our waitress was very busy throughout, but pleasant enough, and got us our food as soon as it was ready from the kitchen. There are two different menus here, with a before game menu having similar items, but higher prices (definitely an example of supply/demand). My wife got Downeast Cider on tap ($9), which she really enjoyed. A French Dip sandwich with fries ($17) was decent, on a nice crisp/chewy french roll, with thinly sliced beef (pretty sure it's the same supplier for Italian Beef sandwiches). I got a Canadian Poutine ($14), which was great with the melted cheese curds and brown gravy. The fries were OK (the poutine would have been excellent with better fries). As a drink, I got a pint of Lift Bridge Mango Blonde ($8) which was excellent. Got to try some fried battered cheese curds, and they were very good....wish they had something like this back home. Tom Reid played in the NHL, playing mainly for the North Stars (when they were in Minnesota). He continued his association with Minnesota hockey by being the color commentator for the Wild. The bar was hung with many hockey memorabilia, and I enjoyed walking a bit to admire them before we left to go to the game.

More tables

See all

Packed before the Wild vs Canes game.

Grand Seven Saloon

3.8(25 reviews)

1.0 mi•West Seventh

The grand seven is my favorite bar. I love the style and the photos inside. For sure deserves a 5/5read more

The entertainment factor of this bar is amazing. If you miss shows like Jerry Springer or Maury…read morePovich, I recommend grabbing a table near the bar and watch the action unfold. If you are betting on sides of the argument choose the short female bartender. We watched her square off to a 6'3" guy and kick him out. The other fun fact is that they have modern pull ticket machines here, which was a new one for me.

See all

Nickel Sports Bar

4.5(2 reviews)

2.3 mi•Midway

What an interesting local bar in Minneapolis! Our group wandered into this bar shortly after…read moreattending a wedding at the Church of St. Agnes right around the corner. Once we walked into the bar we could tell immediately this was a local dive bar for the surrounding area. To paint a picture most of the people who were at the bar at 3pm on a Sunday were an older crowd (50+), one lady was wearing a shirt which was dress-length with a cat plastered on the front, and in the corner, to my delight, there were various arcade games which cost $1 to play. I'd definitely recommend this bar if you're looking to escape the surrounding summer heat after a wedding and get $3 beers. The bar offers cheap beers on tap and arcade games in the corner which you can entertain yourself with. There's a jukebox which also doubles as a free photo booth (we may or may not have taken multiple free photos). Since we were a wedding party of men in suits and women in cocktail dresses we definitely got a lot of side eye from the local crowd (also probably due to our poor decisions to play a few Nickelback songs on the jukebox) but since we were in a large group we had a blast!

New owners! Fabulous people and a great new vibe, from the new owner. Big change..it appears that…read morethe new management actually likes to have... customers! We are looking forward to maybe an expansion and events in their super party room. Cheap drinks, and they have a sign for bingo. If their upgrading the bar turns out as absolutely spectacular as the upstairs apt remodel (you can see it on a real estate site) it will be great for the neighborhood.

Interesting bar decor (this one was my favorite)

See all

Interesting decor

The Eagle Street

2.9(11 reviews)

0.9 mi•Downtown St. Paul

Great location but still not the same original Eagle street! Our server was amazing and our food…read morewas good but they seem to be short staffed... Food - I got the Minnesotan which had a roasted jalapeño, pepper jack, bacon, jack sauce, siracha hot honey; good flavor but very messy. Drinks - I got a rum & coke with a couple Kona big waves. Again, the space is great but it just doesn't have the same feel as the original...

Stopped in to the new Eagle Street where Apostle used to be and it was such a fun vibe! Service was…read moregreat! We went for a drink before a preseason Wild game. Perfect location for pregaming or dinner before a game/concert. Parking: Paid meter street parking ofree valet parking for up to 2 hours They have 2 bars- one inside and one outside. Sometimes they have live music, open until 1am and they have space for private events. The patio was a cool vibe! Bar seating, cornhole, more seating and a view of the arena! I can't wait to go back for live music and dinner and drinks with friends! So happy to have Eagle Street back!

Grand Casino Arena aka Xcel Energy Center

Open until 1am

See all

Seating- to get to the patio

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

11 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Terry Z.

3 months ago

Just read on a very detailed FB post that they are ICE supports which I've been waiting for someone to expose since I seen them there back in Feb!!!! They have also wrongfully fired their best server Nikki. Me and my family will never step foot in this establishment again. The food has gone downhill we only continued to go to support Nikki read more

JJ H.

14 years ago

Every time I have been to Joseph's the waitstaff has been great and the food is just as good. I recently read a few negative comments, and I have no idea what they were talking about. I would highly recommend Josephs. Try their reuben, honeslty one of the best I've ever had. read more

Arlen H.

14 years ago

My wife and I had a great meal of BBQ ribs and garliced mashed potatoes. The ribs just fell apart - done just right with a sauce that was not too sweet or too tart. Service was great. read more

Mary G.

5 months ago

Went there for breakfast ordered a breakfast sandwich went to put butter on English muffin only to find mold!!!!!! Complained to lady manager she didn't see a problem! read more

Paula P.

2 months ago

If you want to break bread with ICE be sure to dine here ........this place is bad for your health and the health of society ! Go to Burger King read more

Henry B.

14 years ago

I really liked the food as the serving sizes were big and the selection made perfectly.

Zane B.

5 years ago

Food sucks, owner a jerk. Would not advise eating here.

Brendan F.

5 years ago

Took massive PPE loan then disparaged it's workers

Charlotte D.

5 years ago

Another amazing experience at Joseph's Grill!!!

Angela M.

9 years ago

I go here a lot and love the food and people.

Steve S.

8 years ago

Is what it is, does what it does. Decent.

Joseph's Grill - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

People who viewed Joseph's Grill also viewed

The Fireside Lounge Bar & Restaurant

3.7

(81 reviews)

I like this place…read more The servers are friendly. It seems like a lot of regulars frequent here which I think is really important for community. It's not a fancy building but that's not a big deal. It feels cozy inside with the wood tables and well maybe not currently cozy with all the Halloween decor. It shows that the staff and owners enjoy and have fun with holiday decor and spirit! We came fairly early on a weekday because I was looking for a breakfast spot. I think we arrived around 9am. There was a decent amount of people already inside enjoying their meals. When you walk in the bar area is towards the right and the restaurant/table seating area is on the left. They had a good selection of options for breakfast. I was happily surprised! Boyfriend chose the Fireside Special. Which he proceeded to arrange into his own little breakfast sandwich creation. I had the Fireside Steak & Eggs. Sirloin was cooked rare and was a decent thick cut. Sunny side up eggs, hash browns and rye toast. I don't usually finish my hash browns but these ones were great! Not overly greasy and perfectly browned. Steak was cooked as ordered, and tasted really good. Eggs were great and so was the rye toast! I finished my entire plate and I don't normally eat much for breakfast. Our server was super nice and knew her regulars and their orders well. It was cute to watch. I would come back again for breakfast! I would also love to come back for lunch and dinner as well. This is a little hidden gem.

Talk about a wonderfully unassuming bar! And clean bathrooms?…read moreA bully burger that is smackin, straight bussin, and slaps? I'm there! Attentive service and a kind waitress made it a wonderful evening with friends.

Manning's Restaurant

3.8

(107 reviews)

Been coming here for 46 years when Larry owned it. Was visiting my parents and we went for dinner…read more My mom has celiac and informed the waitress, she was very friendly and was accommodating for my mom. She understood what my mom needed and let us know what mannings could to accommodate patrons who had the disease. The burgers and fries were cooked to perfection along with the onion rings. This is a place I yet to eat at when I com home for my yearly visit.

Which a fun place to meet up with friends! Some of us have been going to this establishment for…read moredecades! We all stopped here on a Sunday for bloodies and good company. Both were satisfied that day. Mannings serves up a mean Bloody Mary with your choice of a chaser. The skewer was delish and the drink was perfectly spiced. Stop by anytime...def recommend!

Oliver's Morning, Noon, and Night-Blaine

4.1

(67 reviews)

My husband and I went to lunch here after the lunch rush on a Friday. I am giving them a 5 for…read moretheir food. Service was not quite there. We shared a Korean chicken sandwich and the turkey club. We preferred the Korean chicken sandwich which had a great sauce. Both sandwiches were very good and the potato chips were delicious. It was spacious and clean. If we could have got a bit more attention from the waitress it would have been perfect.

Open atmosphere with modern look, I stopped for takeout from this location in Blaine. Server who…read moretook my order was very nice. Staff moves with purpose, nobody standing around. They all appear polished and professional. I ordered the Oliver Burger, the Shrimp and Cheesy Grits, the Spinach Artichoke Dip, and a Stuffed Nutella Cookie. The server recommended I warm the cookie slightly in the microwave and enjoy it with coffee. The food today: spinach artichoke dip is served with grilled bread.... this was delicious right off the bat when the bread is still hot and slightly crispy. However, after the bread sat in the container steaming, the experience wasn't as good. I would recommend thinner pieces of bread with a bit more char on them (like grill marks) and a couple more pieces of bread. I mean, 4 pieces of bread? C'mon man! An okay appetizer dish. Was it worth $15.99? Absolutely not. Shrimp and Cheesy Grits with creamed greens: shrimp were seasoned beautifully but unfortunately were overcooked and rubbery, and the creamed greens were not cooked nearly long enough, they were fibrous and hard to chew, so I was unable to eat them at all, so a waste altogether. The stars of this dish were the charred lemon (like the bread should have been;) ) and the cheesy grits. The grits were divine and I wish there was more of it on the dish and less of the nasty greens. Seriously, switch those ratios around and it would be better. Next , the Oliver Burger: decent, cooked medium, no notes really. The waitress was right about the cookie, it was very tasty with a little warm up and my coffee .

The Tavern Grill Blaine

3.3

(377 reviews)

The food and service has always been great, but tonight my friends and I were served by Faith and…read moreshe is truly a treat. very friendly, helpful, and just a joy to talk to. The variety of food is great, you can't pick wrong but I will be back because of the service.

My husband and I stopped into The Tavern Grill in Blaine on a whim one Sunday afternoon. We've…read morenoticed it countless times on our way to Hajime next door, so we figured it was finally time to check it out. The restaurant was understaffed - the bartender was not only running the bar but also serving the entire dining area. We sat at the bar and waited about 10 minutes before being greeted. We also overheard a nearby table voice frustration about the slow service. We're pretty patient, so it wasn't the end of the world, but it was noticeably slow. That said, once we were helped, our server was friendly and attentive. I ordered a Spicy Margarita and my husband went with an Old Fashioned. My margarita was on the weaker side; not bad, just forgettable. My husband enjoyed his Old Fashioned. For food, we tried the Bang Bang Shrimp, Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and the Crab-Stuffed Portabella. The standout was definitely the Bang Bang Shrimp; we both really liked it. The lettuce wraps and stuffed mushroom were fine, just not dishes we'd return specifically for. The overall vibe was calm and low-key, and the staff was kind despite being stretched thin. I'm glad we gave it a try, but it's probably not a place we'll be rushing back to.

Oliver’s - Shoreview

4.4

(207 reviews)

Parking: super easy…read more Service: Lauren was so cute and such a sweetheart. The kind of waitress that makes the whole experience better just by existing. Atmosphere: upscale yet everyone is down to earth. Food: Everything arrived piping hot. The chicken had a crunchy exterior with pops of juicy, flavor-packed bites that kept earning an audible "mmhmm." Fabulous value too! Two burgers, fries, and a drink for $33 before tip. My wallet and stomach were both very happy. Safe to say... we'll be returning! Thank you Oliver's!!

Blueberry lavender cosmo $14. Good but next time I would ask if they could cut down on the…read moresweetness. Classic old fashioned $15. Good Empanadas $18. You get 2 7 inch well packed treats. Great as always but maybe a little over fried. 2 wild boar ragu $21 each. Very tasty and a good amount to take home. Pasta was perfect. Banana split dacquoise $10. Nice size to share. 8 x 2 x 2. Nice cream filling but could have more banana flavor to match the name. Service by Anna P was very good.

The Cherry Pit

3.5

(106 reviews)

wonderful burgers & fries…read more check out. the malts. !!! Gr8 service fast. Fast

First of all I had a little guy threaten me he had dreads and embarrassed himself but the biggest…read moreproblem was I paid the pathetic bartender and it decided that I was to be cut off because I didn't please them enough. This place is a absolute joke you rushed me out because you were embarrassed it was the most pathetic experiences I've ever had. I did nothing to you you're super pathetic

The Village Pub

3.0

(125 reviews)

Stopped here for lunch and ordered the "That's My Jam" Burger. The burger patty lacked flavor and…read morethe toppings were not enough to make up for it. The fries however were really good but not enough to get me to come back in the future.

We had a gift card to burn from years ago so we decided to come here with our kids "two under two"…read moreand have a little happy hour. Long story short - staff is friendly, super kind and attentive but it's really just a good spot for beers and maybe some fries or a bar food style appetizer. We got the truffle fries - plenty of them to share and really good! We also got the wings (dry rub) which were nearly $20 and so not worth it. That + 2 beers ate up our $50 gift card pretty quick. Kids behaved well, we got to drink and eat in peace, and the place was pretty open so we'll take it. Will we be back? Probably not but it was nice to experience !

Mad Cow

3.5

(105 reviews)

We tried ( and would recommend ) Whiskey glazed potstickers…read more An excellent spin on a classic. Build your own burger. The patty is good enough to eat without any add ons. My son tried the Elvis and gave it an enthusiastic thumbs up. I enjoyed the quesabirria. Sitting on the patio watching the fountain is very nice on a quiet evening.

The service was great both times I have been! The servers are all around respectful. The area is…read morevery chill. They have a darts machine and my friend and I just played while waiting for our food. THEN wow. The food?!? Is amazing. ESPECIALLY the Jalapeño Cheese Balls and Duck Wontons (Appetizer). One of the best! I had a sandwich there as well the second time, it was amazing. Definitely super underrated.

Minnesota Burger Company

3.4

(65 reviews)

We stopped here with a group after a golf round. We wanted a patio seating area and this place was…read moreperfect. The patio is awesome. While it's on a busy street, it's protected and has a nice mix of sun and shade. They have two for one beers all the time. It was also happy hour when we were there so we had the dry rub wings, the house red wine and a daiquiri, each for $8. The wings were a bit over spiced but they were good and you got 8 in a serving. So good. We had to get a burger for our dinner, so we split a bacon burger with kettle chips. To make a long story short, splitting a burger involves getting a bunch of stuff on the side (my fault) and they accommodated every request. The home made kettle chips were outstanding. Staff was fantastic. We had our server and a trainee and we were well taken care of. Great experience!

This restaurant is inside of Apple Valley foodhall called Revolve Hall. They have a nice dining…read moreroom on east and west wing of the entrance. If you tell the server you're planning to order from MN burger, they will take you to your table and take your order. The other restaurants will need to be ordered via kiosk or someone at the counter can assist. My daughter ordered the giant pretzel, it was huge! Almost as big as a steering wheel, it came with cheese dip. Double smashed burger with tater tots and chicken wings with dry rub. Wings were really good. They also have a huge selection of liquor, whiskey flight for $13.

Jr Mac's

3.9

(54 reviews)