My friends and I went to visit here for our monthly restaurant night and it just happened to be a…read morevery snowy night. There was only one guy waiting tables and working the bar and he did such a great job on such a snowy night. We started with some apps; the French onion dip with homemade chips, loaded fries and Brussel sprouts. Those were all tasty and I enjoyed the homemade cheese dip that was on the fries and wanted to eat it with a spoon. We then each got a burger; funny is that we all chose a different one. We like to stay and chat and catch up about what has happened since last month so we decided to order dessert. My two friends each got a slice of pie and I only wanted a bite of my sisters pie and made a joke that I only wanted a bite and the waiter over heard me and he actually brought me a small slice on the house; he was so nice and I wasn't expecting that at all. It was such a nice booth that we were in and the restaurant wasn't very busy so we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. I could sit there for hours and just chat and relax. I can't wait to go back and try more food next time.

Living in the cities for over two decades, I think I've heard the most about this burger. I had…read morehigh expectations, but left felling... meh? The service was friendly, but frankly slow. It was hard getting drinks or refills. They were out of sausage and turkey for their breakfast items, but willingly made adjustments to their dishes for free. Three of us got the burgers in our group and only one of us thought the burger lived up to its reputation. Apparently I'm a burger snob now. I still don't think I'll find one better than Saint Dinette. (RIP )

Been here a few times now and every time I attend.. always impressed…read more Came here on a Wednesday to celebrate a birthday and there was only one waitress working, and I had my doubts but DANG she did WELL! I had dropped off flowers to be waiting on the table as we arrived and she set them on the table for us, I had also asked for champagne to be on the table, and boy, did she deliver! She was really great at what she did, she floated from table to table well timed, not overbearing and got the job done wonderfully. We ordered charcuterie, spinach dip, porkchop, and steak. All the food was incredible! The steak was cooked to perfection, the fries were nice and crispy. The porkchop was big, full of flavor and super juicy. The spinach dip is a personal favorite here.. thick, gooey, cheesy, and decadent, served with crispy bread to tie it all together! The restaurant itself is so nice and romantic.. great ambiance, classy, old school vibes. Always love coming to this part of St. Paul. WA Frost is a place I will choose time and time again!

Huge patio w/ beautiful landscaping & trees for shade. Attentive, unhurried service, interesting…read moredrinks & amazing food! A lovely way to brunch. I'm sure it's spectacular at night w/ the lights in the trees. Appears they even have an outdoor bar.

Group of six before a Fiddle Christmas concert. Brooks…read moreManhattan $18. Good Beef short rib stroganoff $32. Very good Citrus Sunset Martini $16. Very good Seafood Fettuccini $29. Very good. Server was Elle. Was very nice

This spot is so well hidden! Right in the heart of Saint Paul in a nook of infamous Rice Park. Such…read morea cool spot to check out, with a full bar and plenty of seating. Many fancy events were taking place while we were there. The menu is extensive, with many food, drinks, and desserts. We only had drinks at the bar but were very impressed with it! Will be heading back for a meal soon.

Lunch here seemed the perfect tonic after two days and nearly a 6 hour delayed arrival on the…read moreEmpire Builder. I can only envy the locals for having access to the 1881 unlike this 'soon to be home New Yorker'. I had the Wedge Salad, which was covered generously in fresh tomatoes, all the bacon and blue cheese crumbles one could wish; and the add-on grilled chicken breast was truly unbelievably good!! All large lunch salads I've ever had could only wish they were so good. Impeccable table service, but there's also a large bar and plenty to look at in the beautifully restored Station Head house. Going to the train station for dinner if you're not traveling seems like an odd choice, but I truly encourage you to make it. I needed greens after two days of Amtrak food, but everything read well on the menu. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with whatever you choose.

We moved to a magnificent 1900's old renovated building 1/26 in Lowertown and are EXTREMELY happy…read morewith all elements of this location. We both grew up in NYC's suburbs/ worked in manhattan until 2000 and then moved to VA MN FL and back to MN. The well discussed homeless situation we find in outstanding meticulous control by the very attentive St Paul Police who know the community on a first name basis. (Weekends you don't see them, and during the week only spotted. They never approach us.). I have worked with the impoverished communities in Harlem, Boston, Richmond, Va and Mn as a volunteer and a few full time positions in Boston. Catholic charities has done a REMARKABLE job supporting/effectively aiding the entire homeless community in the Twin Cities! As a result, we are very comfortable walking anywhere during the day and early evening. So with great joy we joined hundreds of others on St Paul's famous " Train Days" with family and grandson. Then we went to 1881 for a light lunch for the first time. They were happily packed, and all the diners were voraciously downing their meals for a considerable time. I saw a beautiful " fish and chips platter" and will definitely come back to try it for dinner. The setting, ambiance are stellar! The main majestic thrilling lobby of this venerable giant ELEGANT old train station-- more beautiful than NYC and Boston's but similar to those in the Canadian Rockies ( took the Canadian Pacific northern route in 1970 w 70 lb backpack fr Vancouver to Detroit... unforgettable). This majestic rare location....makes the dining experience unique and wonderous! We both had excellent martinis expertly prepared and their famous French onion soup and salads. Our family ate croissant sandwiches and a wonderful egg dish. Beautiful exhilarating awe inspiring places like this have almost completely disappeared all across the USA. Old world cooking and meticulous good delicious seasoning is also FAST disappearing. Places like this desperately NEED us to survive. HIGHLY recommend!!! Enjoy!

Service and ambiance was great but the burger was way way over salted. I told her mostly in case…read morethe cook was inadvertently over salting all the burgers. She shrugged me off. She offered to take half off the bill but because I ate it anyway she put it back in the bill. Which is fair, but at the same time kinda bitchy from a customer service point of view. And then automatically gave me the bill without me asking for it or if I was finished. It's an awesome burger and i hope this was a fluke, But it still left a bad aftertaste in my mouth beyond the salt.

The food was amazing my favorite item on the menu is Chicken Fingers or tenders or stripes…read more Service great Ambiance is good Been going here for early hockey game

I thought for sure I'd made a reservation but when we showed up at 6:30 on a Sat evening, they…read morecouldn't find it & I didn't see it in OpenTable but they were able to accommodate us on the patio (which is what we wanted anyway on such a beautiful evening)! Always gracious! Lovely, knowledgeable servers who can accommodate almost any special requests (our guest has horrific headaches after drinking domestic wines d/t the sulfites). They easily substituted other wines so she could enjoy good & wine pairing! Beautiful evening w/ delicious food & exquisite wines perfectly paired to each course. The panna cota & Brown butter pudding were amazing!

We had a wonderful meal here last night. As usual, we enjoyed a warm welcome and excellent service…read more(thanks, Makenna!) with the customary great food. For this meal, we were all especially pleased to see persimmon gracing the menu. This lovely winter fruit added bright color, texture, and flavor to the dishes that it was incorporated into (I highly recommend them). I had it in the second course, a lovely salad that also contained endive, pear, radish, pine nuts and a wonderful layer of creamy taleggio. It was unique and very delicious. For my third course, I ordered the masa dumplings, which I have had before. Spoiler: they were just as good this time. With a pleasing firm but tender texture, these wonderful little dumplings hit just right. The Calabrian chili in the sauce adds a pleasant rosy color and a bit of warmth without being spicy (it's totally safe for your most Minnesotan dining companions). As always, it was beautifully plated. For my next course, I ordered the toasted farro, which is delicious, hearty, and comforting. The chewy grains combine beautifully with the umami from the cheese and porcinis to make a wonderfully substantial flavor and feel. Underneath it all, a bright basil pistou adds a pop of color to remind you that even though it's winter, spring is just around the corner. This is just a perfect dish for a cold, dark winter night. For dessert, I tried something new: the cream cheese tart. I chose wisely: this was a lovely winter dessert that was somewhat reminiscent of cheesecake (but definitely better). It was just the right amount of richness and perfectly balanced by a delicious pear compote and a layer of balsamic vinaigrette. Absolutely perfect. As always, I appreciated the awesome selection of N/A beverages. (The paNOma? Still my favorite!)

As a horror & supernatural lover, I was glad that I finally crossed this off my MN restaurant…read morebucket list. Unfortunately my gf and I didn't see any ghosts or haunting but we experienced very delicious food for her special birthday dinner! My torchio pasta dish was very savory and nice. Noodles were al dente, and the sauce wasn't too watery or thick. My girlfriend had the malfade and she expressed satisfaction. She is also the biggest French fry lover you'll ever meet so I had to opt in for the frites (rosemary garlic). You know the sides are good if you couldn't put them down because that was what we did. The aioli sauce was very delicious and tangy too; highly recommend. The mansion itself is very beautiful, like my gf lol ;). I'm a huge sucker for gothic architecture so seeing this in person was a delight. Likewise with the elegant interior, which I love how they didn't change too much and have kept some artifacts and belongings of the building. The server was also exceptional, wish I had gotten his name, but he was very nice and receptive. He and the staff even provided a complimentary birthday cake for my girlfriend, which was well made; very moist and sweet. Need to go back to this place.

Set in an elegant mansion with many different rooms, this restaurant has been on my list since it…read morereopened. Came here for Galentine's Day 2026 with my gal for the 5 course tasting menu. The server was kind enough to sub out a couple of items that I don't eat from the vegetarian menu. The food was delicious but not terribly filling. The wine pairing was generous, and in combination with the lighter food made for a tipsy night. I can't wait to come back for their outdoor patio.

A side is increíble! I love coming here for the vibe of the restaurant and quality of the food!…read more The chicken dish, I can't remember what it's called is sooooooo good!! It's incredibly comforting and just hits the spot if you're looking for a rich meal!! The ribeye is incredible, honestly all the food I e had here is great! They have an outdoor dining area and they open up the garage doors on nice days! The service is great! Everyone is so nice and gives great suggestions on the different drinks and food.

Delicious brunch spot with a cute interior. There is outdoor seating which is nice on a warm sunny…read moreday. We had a reservation at ~09:45am, and the restaurant was decently busy. There were still some empty seats around, so perhaps the earlier the better. The Tiramisu Cold Press was pretty good. I didn't think it was anything special though since it didn't seem to give the "wow" factor that would make me want to come back just to have it. Biscuits and Gravy were okay too. The gravy was delicious, but same sentiment as the Tiramisu Cold Press in which I didn't feel like it was anything too special. It is still good, and a beautiful brunch spot to catch up with friends Service was alright. Our server was nice! Though we were a bit confused since we had like 2-3 people asking to take our order? And towards the end I had asked for a to-go box and wasn't brought one, until another server asked if we wanted the check and I had to ask again for a to-go box. Nothing crazy though, I can overlook it since the service we received wasn't bad at all. Overall, food was good, interior was beautiful, and service was okay. It is a solid brunch spot!