Pretty good. I got lunch from here awhile ago through Door Dash. Not bad, just not amazing. Nice presentation, though, good quality, and everything arrived on time and correct. I did think it was a little pricey for what you got. read more

We had dinner for 4 last evening around 6-pm. First time trying this Tavern. The appetizers were okay, I would give it a passing grade for shrimp and cheese curds. The Chicken sandwich was fried and was excessively breaded, you had to take a large bite to get through the thick crust and into the chicken. It was not a tasty sandwich, had an odd aroma like fish or stale pickles. The fries were heavily seasoned, and maybe made a marginal passing grade. In general the food was not fresh and seemed like it was under a heat lamp for a lengthy period. Probably would not go back. read more

First time here for lunch, burger was fresh, juicy, and service was ok. Second time was for happy hour/dinner. Ordered 2 appetizers and 3 burgers. We ordered one with no pickles that was the only modification in the entire order. Burger came with pickles and it was very blended into the sauce of the black and blue burger. My strong distaste for pickles hampered my experience as I couldn't get rid of the pickle taste even with ketchup. We split two apps, asian zing wings and cheese curds. The cheese curds were phenomenal, light batter, squeaky cheese (if you don't know, now you know). The sauce on the wings was delightful, the wings could have been more crispy. read more

This is a great open air restaurant in the heart of St. Paul. First thing I noticed was the laid back atmosphere. They have a great patio right on the street. The staff is cool and very welcoming. Try the Jerseys award winning Jalapeño popper juicy. Great place. read more

Typical St. Paul sports bar but the 4 star rating said "let's give it a try". The menu looked good, like they could pull most of this stuff off. The beer was cold and the cocktails looks good- lots of people were ordering them. I ordered the walleye taco, that was my mistake. The walleye was good but the taco was awful. 2 corn tortillas, a mess of coleslaw mix and the fish topped with a way too spicy cilantro lime sauce of fluorescent green. Sort of like the taco was an afterthought. Switch out the coleslaw mix and add some interesting greens and a cool salsa and I would have given this place 4.5 stars. read more

Ok at best, really over priced generally, very little give during happy hour. At one point I recall they were claiming to be the best happy hour in Saint Paul, but a hamms was still 4 bucks.... As it turns out they weren't doing hh due to covid, although this was just a few months ago and despite using Covid as an excuse not to have happy hour prices, there wasn't a covid protocol in sight, business in full swing like it didn't even exist. Will go back but only because it's so close to work and someone else is likely paying. read more

Our server had her mask on. The Bartender and another guy behind the bar were not wearing their masks at all and a male walked out of the kitchen with no mask on. I would not come here until covid has improved. read more

Loved my chicken tender plate. Honestly probably the best chicken tenders I think I've ever had. Tasted homemade.

Met the gang here on the way to the ice fishing show. Good burgers Go with the Jalapeño popper burger. Good beer selection. Service was pretty good for a holiday season. Fries were excellent. Good Minnesota sports bar atmosphere. read more

I can't believe a place like this can stay in business. We waited about and hour and a half for our food - nothing ever came. (Other people were getting food, albeit slowly.) We ended up walking. I can not believe the incompetence exhibited in every aspect of this restaurant. Do not recommend to come here. read more

We usually get good service here which is My daughter & I decide to have lunch with them today. Our server was slow moving. Informing her that we were on lunch didn't chamge her pace.. I think she took even more time. We didn't receive the condiments we asked for and our wings were under cooked considering we asked for them to be well done! I think we are going to take a break from Pillbox for a little while, until they can improve on the service. read more

Pillbox Tavern - Asked for well done. Got borderline slimy - Sports Bars Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Kids chicken nuggets w/ honey mustard sauce (he loved them), kids cheeseburger (although I don't recall seeing cheese, but can't confirm - she loved it minus the bun). I had the crispy grilled chicken sandwich. It was very flavorful, but in my opinion could probably have had less mustardy pickle stuff on top, and less sweet slaw on the bottom. Again, it was all very flavorful. Fries were a win for all three of us. We went on a Monday after the lunchtime crowd. Hard for me to say about the staff. Our waitress was prompt, but personality was bare. Not rude, not happy, not anything. read more

The service was on point and attentive. Sophie and Jeremy are phenomenal bartenders. They are both on point and know when someone might need a drink. I'm very impressed when they are behind the bar. I would highly recommend this spot for drinks and food. Show up! read more

Location was great for business, and I am so happy to see more outdoor seating downtown! The setting was good for either a business lunch or a pre-Wild meal/bar hangout. I ordered the pork belly lettuce wraps, which were decent. It was just the right amount for lunch, but it was a bit on the pricier side of things too. As a suggestion, I would have liked a bit more expansive menu for healthy lunch options that might cater to the daytime crowd. I will be back though because I think there's a lot of potential here. read more

Rude Service...overcooked everything.. Don't spend your Money or Time .. Hamburger was Well done over cooked..not what I asked for..And Server NEVER came back..Too busy I guess. read more

Got burger and fries. Patty was tough, fries were tough like maybe they were old and been out for a while. Taste/quality was no better than McDonald's and I could have had more food there for what I paid Pillbox. Disappointing. read more

Awesome food and great service! The service is also speedy. The crispy chicken sandwich is amazing.

What a cool spot with very good food for being a bar. Joel just kills it behind the bar and is definitely an asset to this place. Keep it up!! read more

Very long wait but worth it for the delicious food and fantastic fries. Didn't give me a cherry in my sherly temple but it was still good. They also have funky tasting tap water. Very beautiful workers made the experience better, all though they could go for better styled uniforms. Also have a very odd bathroom system and they have to give you a code. read more

It was a very busy Friday night, they don't take reservations for 2 people. Got to restaurant at 6:30, waited in line and a outside table was offered to the people behind us because they had 3 in their party. Still waited and then host offered a table to us to share with the other people in line knowing that we weren't with them. Turned down that offer and still waited. Got a table, service was ok, food was ok. It's a very loud restaurant. read more

We had the absolute best time here! Great food and drinks but the service was the most amazing part. Brandi was our server and she was attentive, friendly, gave great recommendations, and made our night fantastic! I would go back a million more times. read more

Awesome service for our large crowd. We purchased 7 entrees and 3 appetizers to share and all we wonderful! Our drinks were never empty. Fun crowd and great atmosphere. The Stanley Cup was on in the background and the hockey was intense with spectacular back and forth action, great goals-all fun! Most fun I've had in years! read more

Stopped in for lunch after taking my daughter to visit Hamline, meet their Hockey Coach and see TRIA rink. Sat outside on a beautiful day. Service was excellent- we each got a burger and they were outstanding. I got the muffuletta, the ladies the Pillbox burger. Although mine was really good, I did have plate envy. The fries are seasoned and are fantastic. Highly recommend the fries and burgers. read more

Tried out this place after church on Sunday, and my fiancé and I LOVED it. I got the Pillbox Burger and she got the chicken tacos. Both were absolutely delicious, making it worth the money. My fiancé is gluten free, and forgot to ask if the chicken was breaded or not. It was, but I told them about it and they immediately got her some grilled chicken instead, for no cost. Create service, and a comfortable dining experience. read more

Yuck yuck yuck. Buffet was horrible. Didn't know chili sauce could be gloopy or that one could actually make a bland, and I mean absolutely no flavor brat. Over priced as well. read more

the owner was the worst person i have ever met, was such a rude presence in the bar, and ruined the atmosphere for me and my friend. do not go here, it is not worth your money or time. i will never be returning read more

Decided to stop in after Mass...was very pleased with service, menu and the food we got. Give them a try. We like Jersey's (their place in IGH), but really like downtown, so give this place a chance! We had 2 apps, brussel sprouts and wings...good blue cheese....very nummy. read more

My wife and I sat at the table, facing the window, for over five minutes, waiting for someone to acknowledge us. The sign at the entrance stated to seat yourself, and if no one came to the table to let the bartender know you were there. The problem is the bartender (a female, only stated this because we saw a male behind the bar as well) was standing in the end corner, talking with two people seated at the bar. I have been a bartender, and where we were sitting, it would have been easy to see us out of the person's peripheral vision. A wait staff walked past the table, where we were seated, to grab menus/silverware, still no acknowledgment. We did leave. In this time of restaurants struggling to stay open, not acknowledging customers is not only rude customer service but does not help the business to stay open in the long run. read more

These folks know how to do a sports bar right! Televisions galore, great staff and the food is superior. Matt keeps the menu fresh and updated every so often. So look for something new every few weeks. And don't forget the weekend all you can eat brunch and bottomless mimosas! Yum! read more

Super good food and great service. My boyfriend and I are new to St.Paul and we decided to give this place a try. I'm very happy we did. I got the juicy classic and it was delicious! My boyfriend had the hot chicken tacos which were a bit too spicy for my liking but he loved them. We will be returning customers ! read more

There's a wonderfully relaxed vibe at the Pillbox--perfect for whiling away a Saturday afternoon with friends and conversation. The service is prompt and friendly and with the downtown St. Paul location contributes to a stress-free, very enjoyable experience. The food is solid, but not the main draw. Drinks were cold and expertly prepared, cheese curds were satisfactorily gooey and tasty, the salad was perfunctory, and the coconut shrimp were large and well-cooked (although the coconut coating seemed a bit overdone). The outdoor seating and large open doors/windows are an added plus in the summertime. read more

Our first visit last summer was not good, but we gave them another try last week and were very pleased! The food, drinks and service are yummy, strong and unique! This will become a regular "quick" dining and drinking local favorite for us. I say "quick" because the chairs/stools and even the benches are awful. They move from feeling uncomfortable to just plain painful in about an hour. If they could fix that, I would give them a five. read more

Unfortunately, I had the worst service I've had in years at the Pillbox Tavern. My friend and I ordered dinner before a concert. His came out in time but mine hadn't. 25 minutes had passed, my friend by then had finished his meal, but I still hadn't received my food. So I asked another waiter to look into where my food was. 10 more minutes passed before my food came out without the fries I ordered and the catsup for my burger. I asked the other waiter who delivered my meal to please bring me the fries and catsup but they never arrived. At this point I hadn't seen our original waitress in over 45 minutes, my food was getting cold. Now, I was getting frustrated, there was no other staff around for me to ask for assistance. As a result, I went into the entrance of the kitchen to ask if someone could bring me my fries and catsup. I finally got my fries and catsup, but then the manager come over and reprimanded me for going into the kitchen. I told her there was no staff around, including our waitress to ask for assistance. She said to me, "don't ever go into our kitchen again". I said, "that will be no problem because I won't be coming back to the Pillbox". Then the manger said "good - I hope you don't". Finally, after a hour later our original waitress came back to give us our bill. They didn't even offer an apology for messing up my order, or offer to comp my meal for their bad service. Do yourself a favor and find another place to eat and drink read more

Came here before a concert at the Palace Theater, nice and convenient. Food was good and service was good. My only complaint was the noise level when full makes it impossible to chat with your table mates. Hard surfaces on every wall, floor and ceiling makes for a constant drone. Sound dampening tiles or fabrics would be very welcomed to my now ringing ears. read more

If it were for the food alone I would have given it a 4+. The Brussel Sprouts were good as was my Steak Frites. My wife's beef tip starter was big enough for a meal, which it was. If the rating was on service I would have given it a 1. I don't know if the server was having a really bad day or just a bad server. Either way it ruined date night with my wife. The server was uncommunicative, sullen, and didn't bring some of the things we requested. So disappointed when the food has promise. I know my wife will never go there again. read more

food is mid! my sisters hamburger was bright pink in the middle! the grilled cheese came with about 1/2 pound of wilted spinach service was great, very friendly and i appreciate the singing behind the bar! lol food could definitely use some work!! read more

Favorite bar in Minnesota!! Amazing food, service, staff, and atmosphere. Never a disappointment!

I will say, the food is slightly overpriced but I'm assuming it's because they are located downtown. Regardless, the good is great and the drinks are STRONG (I know right, rare to find downtown). The atmosphere is fun and inviting. read more

Came here on Monday night 8/15 everything was closed please to see something was open. came in walked past the bar tender to look for the bathroom was stopped by the bar tender who was making me aware it was last call.I then said ok can I put in a order and where is your restroom she replied give me a sec then gave me a code for the bathroom, and said it's on the left. which was confusing because to the left of us was a wall anywho after the bathroom I waited at the end of the bar for my turn she then greeted the other people I was with and asked for they order they looked at me like she was trying to order for all of us. she took my order then poured the wrong drink got an attitude and said "well you didn't you say that" got our shots left out sprite and water at the bar instead of being i g it over so I wasn't aware she ever made them until I asked she pointed to the water and sprite at the end of the bar when we were seated at a table where she delivered the drinks. i grabbed the tab when grabbing the sprite and water not even one minute later she comes and says from the bar when I'm sitting at a table like I need you to close the tab. as I'm closing the table didn't even take the drink yet I felt like she was very rude and should work on her customer service skills. I work at a bank as a personal banker why would I come to work and give someone a hard time because I'm having a rough day or whatever it is she was going through. she's rude and I won't be back I could t even enjoy a drink with family on top of it being last call knowing we're only having one drink. she ruined it for everyone with how rude she is but I still tipped her cause I also been there before. work on yourself boo! read more

They have dynamite burgers, which they will make medium should you request it. This is getting hard to find as many restaurants seem to be concerned about the health issues with burgers that have not been over cooked to the point of being dried out and tasteless. Not here. I had their mushroom Swiss burger and it was both juicy and thick, a nice change from those dried out smash burgers that seem to be in vogue lately. The food and drinks are not cheap but they're not outrageous either and it is a large place with, I'm sure, hefty rent. Plus the prices help filter out the riff raff that seems to be getting more entrenched in the downtown area (so, I'm a snob, what of it?). An added bonus for many who live downtown is that the place is connected to the skyway, though unfortunately the connection gets closed off a bit too early. And if you like karaoke they have it on Wednesday nights. Come on down, introduce yourself to me and request a song and if I know it I'll belt it out for ya. Sandy Beitsch Saint Paul read more