Absolute MUST for brunch in patio season!…read more The coolest part of this space is their patio: you can see private planes coming and going since the patio is right on the runway for a private airport. You can book helicopter rides from here! Seriously such a cool way to spend a special occasion! We came for brunch and loved everything we ordered: - Bloody mary set - great for sharing and sampling - Caesar salad - Fried chicken sandwich - they turned it into two rather than one big one which we liked for sharing - Breakfast pizza This was picture perfect start to finish. We had lovely service and were pinching ourselves at how cool this place is!

Such a cute restaurant located next to the St. Paul airport. Fun to look at the older planes which…read moreyou can view in the viewing area or from your table if you are near a window. We arrived before our reservation so grabbed a seat at the bar. Came just in time for the tail end of Happy Hour and enjoyed a glass of wine and beer with the appetizers of truffle potato wedges and charcuterie. Loved the charcuterie especially the cheeses, but do wish the bread was sliced better. The potato wedges were piping hot but a bit too thick on the potato for me. We finally got seated and was pretty disappointed as I saw that the table they sat us at was open the entire time we were at the bar. I was told by the hostess that someone was sitting at our table when we arrived, but clearly that was not true. I was grateful that they didn't make us eat off the Restaurant Week menu and I got the gargenelli pasta. It was a nice pasta dish with the goat cheese and the toasty bread crumbs. I didn't taste any of the n'duja though the waitress said it was in the sauce. Overall a nice dinner but do wish the service was as good as it was in the bar area.

Wow. Happy hour here is amazing. A great deal and a great restaurant…read more Here is the rundown: Bacon & Egg Teaser - so great my husband ate 2 East Fried Pride - excellent pork belly Shroomin - it was just okay and I love mushrooms Fried Chicken Buns - very good Yellowfin Tuna Tostada - very good (me), excellent (husband) Smash Burger - EXCELLENT, we both agree that this ranked #1 or #2 EVER Dome Dessert - really good but the buttermilk is a contrast John's Candy NA drink - Excellent Riley was a great server and we had so much fun. Street parking and casual. HIGHLY recommended!

Two reviews Vegasm -…read morekimchi potato cakes. $16.00 this is a special that may not stay on the menu. I eat what I want and this just stuck me as something to try. They were good. The whole menu was interesting. The surf and turf was octopus and beef tongue. $13. My wife liked it very much. Meals were about $12 to $20 dollars. Mixed drinks about $10. They have a very interesting flight of mixed drinks for $20. You get to try 5 items. About an ounce and a half each. The deserts were the surprise. About $7 to $9 and very good. Not too large but enough. We are looking forward to going again. ************ Always good food and fun drinks Red headed stranger $15 very good Two people got cocktail flights $6 per shot and each in a different style glass. Ron Swanson, Mother of Dragons, why not, palapa no más, cross eyed, 2 had Pork belly ramen $24. Very nice broth and good sized bowl. Took a good portion home for lunch and it was good then also. 2 had grouper. $30 Said it was cooked perfectly Some had brandy Alexander $24 and said were very good Expresso martini $14 good comments Server was Katie R but she had good support for others including one owner. We had a good time and our friends had not been before and said they would be back. As of course will we.

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!

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.

Faye was wonderful! Great service, and she had really nice recommendations. Would absolutely…read morerecommend this place!

So fun sitting at the bar at Red Cow - it's like dinner and a show watching the bar tenders whip up…read moredrinks. The guys behind the bar were fun chatting with too. We started with Ahi Tuna Crisp appetizer - we substituted the cracker for cucumber. This twist makes it so fresh. The sauce is a bit tangy and avocado balances the tuna. So yummy! I opted for a cheeseburger - very good smash burger. I have had the Double Double in the past and that is probably my favorite burger with two smash burger patties, cheese and special sauce. Can't miss on the regular fries. Crispy and delicious!

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.

This place was awesome, I went for steak frites night on Wednesdays…read more $32/per person price fixed -steak frites -UNLIMITED french fries -House salad (or french onion soup for a $5 upcharge) -warm bread They had cocktails and vegetable add-ons for $11, the garlic mushrooms were so good. The food was delicious and it was a great deal. I had a vodka collins and it was so crisp and refreshing Parking as long as there is not a big event there is ample metered street parking around it. There is also a valet service available for I believe $20. I will be back for steak frites night. The restaurant is cute and has large windows to look out on the street near excel, providing great people watching.

It delivered! The food was delicious and the staff was…read morefriendly. The food was classic American, but elevated throughout. We left happy! Burger, chicken sandwich and Brussel Sprouts all yummy!

I unfortunately have to give Parlour a 3.5 based on this last visit, but typically I truly would…read moregive them closer to a 4. I love the vibe, cocktails, service, and food here, but my recent visit the food was unfortunately a little too salty for my taste. We started with the fried pickles and aioli which were extremely salty - so much so that it was hard to keep eating them. This was a bummer though because the batter and the flavor of the pickles themselves was perfectly crispy. The burger and crispy chicken sandwhich were good! The sandwhich was a little dry but flavor on both were still good! Truly still a solid place for a burger and a bite but I was disappointed by the saltyness of everything. Drinks and mocktails were delicious!

1. Scott is awesome manager 2. Male cook is number one in…read morewhole place. 3. The female cashier with the glasses is always rocked it. 4. They treat you as family Their smiles are to die for. The food is delicious

Skyway Grill is an absolute gem in downtown St. Paul…read more The food is excellent, the staff are lively, and the value is real. Every order is made fresh but the wait is not any different than most restaurants - and well worth it. I highly recommend The Boss breakfast sandwich or the Gyro - both are generously sized and have great flavor. The comfort food served at Skyway makes it a must eat in 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.

Local/Natural Ingredients + 4 Wheels + Tasty Food = My Favorite Food Truck…read more As the name implies, Gastrotruck serves up gastropub style fare (i.e., sliders, crudo, tacos, etc.) sans the pub atmosphere. Ingredients are sourced from local farms and markets; sometimes quite literally as I've seen them pick up ingredients at the St. Paul Farmer's Market during their downtime serving brunch. Complimenting the quality ingredients is a creative approach to seemingly simple pub style fare. Various sliders are typically the backbone of Gastrotruck's menu - those that I have tried have been consistently good and they also have at least one vegetarian variety available as well. I've also had some great chicken tacos and marlin crudo from the truck as well, so don't fret if seeking something not served in between two mini buns (insert your own joke here). You can typically find the truck in downtown St. Paul or near the capitol during the weekdays and occasionally at the St. Paul Farmer's Market on the weekends. Being the selfish bastard that I am, I definitely hope they stick to this side of the river...

I have been wanting to try Gastrotruck since my husband met the owners at a photography studio…read moreopening where they catered last year. So I was ecstatic when I found out they were going to be out downtown Minneapolis for lunchtime today. I went early, knowing lines get long at any food truck on a Friday with a beautiful day out. I was sad they didn't have the lamb burger but was happy to try the buffalo chicken burger, side of chips and a chocolate whoopi pie for dessert. The burger is not what you would typically guess buffalo chicken would be made. Since they use local and fresh ingredients, the chicken patty they made was flavorful and super moist. It was not coated in breading or buffalo sauce, it was a deconstructed burger with patty, layer of homemade buffalo sauce, blue cheese sauce and greens on top. It was unexpected and really delicious! On to dessert, the whoopi pie was a perfect end to my lunch. The chocolate cake was moist and tasty and the creme in the middle was just right. I will be happy to come back and try the lamb burger or any of their other dishes! From reviews and recommendations from friends, here's to hoping the next chance I have to stop by again there is the pork belly dish.