Came here with family before a concert nearby, and I didn't know what to expect. I went in with 0 knowledge of this place and it wowed me! Great service, awesome wine list, delicious steaks - all in a beautiful space with great ambiance. It's attached to a classy hotel and feels very historic and wintery. Definitely a fun spot if you're out for a night on the town in Saint Paul or looking for a fancy place to celebrate a special occasion, or even a staycation. read more

Nice restaurant with good food, good service, and a great bar. Decent steak and they make a good Old Fashioned. We started with the Blackened Beef. I love Chimichurri and a horseradish sauce. This dish has both. Honestly, this might have been my meal highlight. We also ordered a Caesar Salad with our starter and no complaints. For our main we shared the 6oz filet and the Shrimp Scampi. The steak was tender and cooked just as we asked. Wish it had a little more seasoning but nothing to complain about. The Scampi felt like it was lacking something. I would have thought that the mushrooms and leeks in a white wine cream sauce would have added plenty to this dish but it seemed to be a bit bland. We also ordered the asparagus with hollandaise sauce and we enjoyed it. All in all we were happy with our visit. I will definitely be back to sit at the bar for some drinks. I really appreciated their bourbon selection! read more

Beautiful place to eat delicious food. I recommend it to anyone for a special celebration or any occasion.

This place is truly an iconic beautiful piece of history. I met friends for a drink and ended up staying for dinner at the bar. The service is impeccable and the staff is super friendly. Every one of our drinks was made with complete care and were super delicious. I ordered the filet medallions with fries. They came with a beautiful bernaise sauce and I added their homemade chunky blue cheese to dip the fries in. I can't describe enough how beautiful of a bar, restaurant area and hotel this is. Take the opportunity and go enjoy! Def recommend!! read more

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Our server was professional and pleasant, and the atmosphere intimate. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

The St. Paul Grill - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Service was good. Had reservations so was seated fast. Valet was full so had to park in the ramp down the street. Busy on a friday night but still had attentive and fast service. Food was good and the sides are decent portions (enough for 2 people). A memorable side dish was the mushrooms. Hearty and flavorful. The bucatini could be more salted as it was a bit bland and needed more flavoring. read more

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As a vegetarian, I'm always on the hunt for a high-class dining experience that doesn't sacrifice food for a nice ambiance: I've made enough meals of french fries and my fellow tablemate's pickles for a lifetime. Happy to report the St. Paul Grill fits the bill. To start, the waitstaff is highly professional and clearly well-trained. My waiter took my order via memory, which is always a good sign. Bread basket and starter salad came promptly. I made the cheese sampler my entree, and between all the wonderful cheeses with plenty of garlic toasts, bread and salad, and a side order of broccolini, it was a generous meal for non meat eaters. Of course I made room for creme Brulé which rounded things off nicely. Dining room is lovely and just the right level of formal--it wasn't full when I ate but there was a good noise level of conversation; not loud but bustling which added to the warmth. I will be back! read more

Went here months ago- still think about it every time I order salmon anyplace else! Undeniably the best salmon I have ever had, and it has been my favorite food for my entire life. Absolutely amazing service and such kind servers. This place is an immediate recommendation to anyone in or visiting the Twin Cities! And what a beautiful bar! read more

We were seeing a show at the Ordway, so naturally we stopped at St Paul Grill for lunch before our matinee! They have valet parking if you're looking to treat yourself or street parking available nearby (free on Sundays). Located within the hotel, I always encourage first timers to take a stroll around the hotel lobby. They really just don't make hotels like this anymore! The restaurant itself is quintessential St. Paul...the perfect blend of tradition with elevated takes on the classics! While it may feel a bit upscale, I promise the menu and the staff are just as approachable as any other establishment! This really is a place for everyone! I had the Black and Blue burger, which featured a yummy patty topped with caramelized onions and Bleu cheese! Don't forget to dip those fries in some mayo ;) While I kept it simple on this occasion, I can't wait to go back to try some of their other Minnesota-inspired favorites! read more

The St. Paul Grill - Black and Blue Burger - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Two meals in two days, both eaten in the bar area but in a booth... Waitstaff is helpful and friendly but overloaded when the bar is busy. Bar itself is small but booths were comfortable -- 4 people max. Landmark salad: loaded. Spinach with bacon, chicken, eggs, almonds, apples, cheese (Asiago?) and a spicy vinaigrette. Good portion size and flavor. Mushroom and Swiss burger: ordered medium rare plus and got medium. Good quality meat. Garlic aioli wasn't too garlicky. Surprised the mushrooms were whole, maybe crimini. Fries: eh. Thinner than I like, well salted. I asked for a side of brown or spicy mustard and they brought me three! Dijon, brown, and mustard vinaigrette. Nice Decent selection of beers on tap. Thanks St Paul Grille, pleasant want to have lunch read more

The St. Paul Grill - The bar menu - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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OUTSTANDING! Desiree was our excellent server and partner in crime, guiding our choices to a very satisfying meal. Walleye is always reliable, the au gratin's melted in your mouth and the duck was good, but wouldn't choose it again. This classy restaurant is always high on my list. read more

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Went to the St Paul Grill to celebrate my in-laws 50th anniversary! Yay! It's one of their most beloved fine dining restaurants on the east side of the twin cities. I've been here 3 other times but those times were roughly 8+ years ago. What a beautiful hotel and restaurant with old fashioned elegance. We valeted the car and arrived a little early so we could indulge in a little drink from the bar. It was quite busy for a Saturday night but we found a 4 top table by the bar area. It took a bit to be greeted by a waitress but we patiently waited since it was so busy. When we finally did order drinks - it took roughly 20+ mins to get them and before we even got them, I received notification that our table was ready. I know we were pretty bummed to not be able to enjoy our first sips and drinks by the bar. They seemed a little short staffed for a busy Saturday night. Bar was packed! I also wish the waitress would've said, we are backed up right now or I was also thinking that she forgot to put in our order. I ordered the ultimate chocolate martini. It was very good. I also read the online cocktail menu that said generous portion (martinis) so I thought my martini would come with the leftover in the shaker (generous portion). Also the menu online isn't the same menu in the restaurant. The prices have increased substantially from the menu on their website. As well as the cocktail options. We were seated in the back area of the restaurant and Brandon was our server. The service was okay but not over the top special service that you would expect from a place like the St Paul Grill or that I have seen and received in the past. For example when the main entrees were coming out, our bread plates, salad plates should've been taken by then cause it was a smaller table with not a lot of room for lots of dishes. Or when they kindly brought out a crème brûlée as a celebration for my in-laws 50th - no one asked if we wanted any additional drinks, etc. so when my mom in law ordered a coffee, I was about to say "can I please order a decaf" but he had already left the table. Once I did ask for my decaf, he didn't ask if I wanted creamer or milk and/or sugar....which I needed. Also my water was empty at some point during dinner and I was trying to get someone's attention for some more. These are things that at a dining restaurant of this caliber are usually so on top of. A bit disappointing to say the least. The filet was okay but way too salty for my liking and the mix of mushrooms weren't my fav. The hash browns were okay. Nothing really blew me away except for the kind gesture of the creme brûlée to celebrate their momentous occasion. Also I love looking at a menu online before going to the restaurant and it completely differs from the menu in the restaurant. Prices are different, options are different. Beware! read more

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We have always loved St. Paul Grill. This last visit, we all agreed it was a bit off. Food: overall, it was ok... the salmon salad has changed. Used to be a nice piece of salmon. Now it's random end pieces. The Brussels sprouts were actually surprisingly mushy, so nobody really ate it. Mashed potatoes are good. Steak is good. The best part about coming here really is the bar now... service at the bar is attentive and drinks are great. Service at the table was super rushed. We felt like we had to grab our server's attention before she ran off every time. Ambience: always a nice vibe inside. Comfy booths. Warm and traditional type of space. It's a convenient place to come if you're going to a show. Not sure if we will be back to table seating. Would go for the bar, though. read more

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The food is alright its like mid nothing special for sure the service is good. The ambiance is the main thing here its really good ambiance but the food is like alright. read more

The St. Paul Grill - Pasta with Shrimp - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Tried St Paul Grill while on a work trip in St. Paul. It was a late dinner on the day I arrived so I just sat at the bar since I was by myself. The ambiance was great, my server was very friendly and nice to chat with. She recommended a few items on the menu since it was my first time. I got one of their steaks. Steak was great but a bit smaller than I expected. I did get only 3oz but because it was a thicker cut it was a bit surprising to see it on such a massive plate. Tasted great though. I also had a salad which you can't go wrong with a Cesar and mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes were ok, wasn't a huge fan. Half portion is pretty big though! So unless you're ordering for a group half should be more than enough for even 2-3 people as a side. read more

The St. Paul Grill - Red top farms steak - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Six of us had reservations and they sat us next to an emergency exit door and we were literally freezing the whole time. Would not move us upon request. I went up to my room and came back down wearing a coat and they did bring a blanket for another person at our table. Not the atmosphere you would expect for paying a fortune for dinner. Other than that, the food was mostly good...the sea bass and hash browns were delicious...the filet could have been better...the scalloped potatoes were excellent. Recommend going after the weather warms up. read more

Had lunch at the St Paul Grill today and had a great experience! Sat at the bar very historic feel and great liquor selection. The service was very good and quick in and out under 30 minutes. Had the turkey melt on pretzel bun and it was massive along with a fruit cup that was nicely plated read more

The St. Paul Grill - Turkey bacon melt and fruit - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Dayuuuuum!!! I know that's not the classy way to start a review for an upscale spot in St Paul, but that ahi tuna appetizer left me no choice. Perfectly chilled, perfect cut, perfect taste. The Ahi Tuna Trifecta. Then the sea bass showed up and straight up out-Nobu'd Nobu. Clean, rich, balanced. Best I ever had. Ordered from Risha at the bar. Great service, and food that made me rethink my entire ranking system. Minnesota, I was not ready. read more

Second time this has happened at this restaurant. The service is terrible. We were seated and waited 20 minutes, no one approached us, took a drink order or acknowledged us. We got up and left. The first time this happened we hunted down our server. It's not my job to find a waitress to serve me at a restaurant. Do better. This is an expensive resturant. We were celebrating our anniversary this evening and were looking forward to a nice evening. We got married there 32 years ago. read more

Went out for date night with the hubby. Had am amazing meal. So delicious Not 1 complaint. 10 out of 10 read more

Classic elegance fit for date night or a special occasion. Delicious steak, but save room for wild rice soup and creme brûlée dessert. Service was top notch; friendly and helpful. We felt so fancy walking into the St Paul Hotel entrance. The restaurant was not as lavishly decorated as the hotel but was still beautiful and filled with handsome dark wood. We got lucky and found some on-street parking a block away. Valet parking is available at the hotel if you have a hard time finding parking. FOOD: Complimentary Bread (4/5): served warm with crispy crust and soft spongy center. Filet Mignon (3/5) it was delicious but there was no wow factor compared to other steakhouses. Wild Rice Soup (4/5): extra creamy and so filling. I wish I had ordered the cup instead of the bowl. Hash Browns (5/5): perfectly crispy and PLENTIFUL; could have fed 4 or 5 people. Burnt Creme (Creme Brûlée) (5/5) a perfect execution to a classic dessert IMHO. read more

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The service here is fantastic! My coworker and I stopped by about 15 minutes before the kitchen closed (I know, I know!) and we weren't rushed one bit. I only ended up getting the Apple Crisp dessert and the Carrot Cake (haven't tried it yet, got it to go) and my co worker order the pork chop. She loved her meal and we both really enjoyed the Apple Crisp with ice cream. The scotch menu is plentiful. The restaurant reminded me a bit of a speakeasy and I loved that. Would highly recommend checking out this place. read more

The St. Paul Grill - Apple Crisp and Pork Chop* - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Great ambience with the eclectic hotel. Food and service impeccable. The chicken rice soup truly is notable. Steaks perfectly prepared.

We only had a snack and drinks at the bar. The restaurant was closed by the time we arrived. The bartender was friendly and helpful. Our server, Elle, was great - 5 Star service. She was attentive, friendly, and had good recommendations. Didn't care for the surprise "4% hospitality fee" on the bill. Hard to tell, but I think the base tax was calculated on top of that 4% fee. I didn't see the 4% fee on the menu and no one mentioned it. Unfortunately, I only saw it the next day on the receipt. As there was no entertainment and I'm pretty sure every bar includes a server, I'm guessing this is the credit card fee virus infecting some establishments. Regardless, this was the highest % I have experienced thus far. As credit cards don't charge establishments more than 3%, pretty disappointing. A management issue, not a server issue. I'm just tired of it. If you want more money out of my pocket, just raise your price and then let me choose. read more

The St. Paul Grill - Amazing collection of whiskeys - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Great restaurant. The steaks are amazing. The ambiance is really wonderful. Wait staff is some of the best I ever experienced. I appreciated the Manager Noah stopping by to see how we were enjoying our steaks and giving suggestions. This my favorite restaurant in Mpls/St. Paul. read more

What can I say! It's beautiful and historic in this location! First things first though, parking can be hard as there's isn't much street parking, so look for a ramp. Anyways, we made reservations and I'm glad we did because it was busy! Upon pur arrival, we were greeted by friendly staff that sat us quickly. We were given water immediately and our waitress was on the spot! Our drinks were good and we started with some wild rice soup which was delicious. Our main course was incredible (pictures provided)! My pasta definitely tasted fresh and salmon was perfect. My girlfriend loved her lamb chops. They weren't quite medium as she requested, but it's no big deal. Overall, I enjoyed my time, atmosphere, drinks, food, and service! - Anthony read more

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I always enjoy the St. Paul Grill, whether it is for lunch, brunch or dinner. It's been a while since I last ate here, but had a pleasant lunch. The overall ambiance is quiet. The Food: Cobb Salad: I got the Cobb salad and added some filet medallions. The perfect touch! 5/5 Carrot Cake: I can't go to a restaurant and not get the carrot cake if it's on the menu. This cake was great, but a little dry. Maybe I got it on the wrong day. 4/5 read more

The St. Paul Grill - Classic Cobb Salad - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Have been coming to this place for years on business and always such a wonderful, old school, classic and classy atmosphere. Tonight I arrived at the hotel and sat at the bar for a quick dinner and loved that the service for someone solo and not at a table was the same top notch experience. Wes was a gem of a bartender, asking your name, providing his, inquiring what you were interested in from wines to food and offering suggestions, super attentive, and adding this personal touch to my beverage. This place is not only the perfect business or special occasion dinner, it's a perfect "make you feel special" no matter when you are there kind of place. Highly recommend. read more

The St. Paul Grill - Personalized perfection courtesy of Wes - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This is a GREAT, classy, but pricey restaurant and bar inside the historic St. Paul Hotel. They are located on the first floor. The food was very good! Again, pricey, but you get what you pay for. The bar is really cool. One wall is covered in photos of famous people from Minnesota. The rest of the back bar wall is all of their liquors on. Ice shelves with mirrors behind it. WES is the bar tender there and he is amazing!! After a really crappy day, I went into the bar, sat down and asked Wes to make me a cosmo or martini and just surprise me. I love lemon drop martinis and that's what he made me! He gave me excellent advice on my dinner choice and made a killer chocolate martini too, with my name in it! I can't afford to eat there alot, but I will definitely be back! A great spot for date night!! read more

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I came back here to get the Pear Berry Salad but, alas, it was no longer on the menu. So, I settled for the Wild Rice Soup and a simple Caesar salad. In good news, it was all very tasty. The soup is especially delicious--warm, thick, and flavorful. I also tried the lava cake for dessert. The cake was good, but the ice cream was amazing! I will just order the ice cream itself in the future. I'll be back! read more

The St. Paul Grill - Cream of Minnesota Wild Rice Soup and Caesar Salad - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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The ambiance was stunning with Rice Park all lit up for the holiday. For 18 years we have come to St . Paul Grill for a special holiday dinner and it has been lovely. This week was a huge disappointment. We had a reservation for 6:00. We ordered drinks and waited 50 minutes for the drinks. During this time we twice requested the bread basket. Our order was taken and we received our food before the drinks arrived . We ordered both soup and salad and they both arrived at the same time.. giving us no time to leisurely enjoy either. The main course arrived about 3 minutes after the soup and salad was served . The waitress was very good at making excuses for the problems but only rechecked on our table once. The restaurant was not busy(open tables). I think it is time to look elsewhere to celebrate special occasions. read more

Great location with valet and a swanky interior. Service was ok, not the most attentive but our food came out quickly. The bread basket is massive, and the cheese appetizer was absolutely delicious. The spinach salad was also very good. The 6 oz filet mignon was good, but nothing spectacular. Sides are purchased separately and are meant for multiple people, our table got the cauliflower and potatoes au gratin. Potatoes weren't very creamy, but they were hot and cheesy so not much to complain about. The cauliflower however was barely cooked, and we had to carve with a steak knife to try and get a piece. It needed probably 20 more minutes in the oven, and was overwhelmed by the flavor of anise. We didn't order dessert, it was a positive experience but not the best food I've had. read more

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This restaurant is located in the St. Paul Hotel and is nicely decorated and upscale. Food is ok, but expect to spend $20+ for lunch. The lunch menu offers soups, salads, burgers, chicken pot pie, fish and chips, crab cake, sandwiches, and Charlies (which appears to be sliders). The basket of warm complimentary bread was a nice way to start the meal. BLT $19 - I wasn't a fan of the thick cut bacon because it was hard and made it tough to take bites out of the sandwich. Comes with choice of hand-cut fries or potato chips. I prefer my fries to be crispier. The bill has an explanation of the 4% surcharge "that has been added...to contribute to the restaurants efforts to provide wages and benefits to attract and retain the talented team members..." .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2023 read more

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Enjoyed an evening at the Grill with a group of ten. Our server was friendly, attentive and helpful. The chicken wild rice soup was good. My husband had the lobster bisque and thought it was good too. For dinner I had the charred salmon salad. It included three charred salmon filets which were very tasty! My husband enjoyed his walleye, and we both loved the hash browns we shared (and still had plenty leftover to bring home for breakfast.) We ordered brandy alexanders for dessert and they were "ok"... I probably would t get again. All in all a good experience with tasty food. read more

Food 5/5 - I went for a lite lunch mid week. The berry salad was fresh and packed full of berries and nuts and the carrot cake was to die for. The St. Paul Grill never disappoints! Service / Ambiance 5/5 - The overall ambiance is quite and nice place for a fancy meal, business lunch, or just a nice meal out. We had a pleasant experience with the wait staff and our food came within a timely manner. read more

The St. Paul Grill - Carrot Cake - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Ambiance is lovely and food delicious, but it is expensive. Still waitstaff was pleasant and not stuffy. It is possible to split a burger and a wedge salad and have plenty to eat and not break the bank. We often do that in the bar on our way to a show. read more

Are you looking for a fancy, classy, traditional restaurant with a gorgeous view? If you're a meat or seafood eater, or perhaps just wants some outstanding cocktails, this is your place. The setting is pretty any time of year, but during the winter holidays, especially after a fresh snow it is breathtaking. The dining room looks out onto Rice Park, and the trees in the park and the property are lit up during the winter months. It is hard not to feel festive and cozy. Given the prices on the menu, you will want more than just good vibes. Thankfully, it is hard to have a bad meal here. I have been here several times a year over the past few decades and have never had a bad meal. It is challenging for vegetarians or vegans however. This is a steak and seafood place. As a pescatarian I can't comment on the steak, though my dining companions always like the steaks. Apparently the mini hamburgers are excellent. I adore the scallops. Perfectly cooked, perfect texture over a bed of savory risotto. The charred salmon salad is also good. If you like traditional cocktails with a twist, the bar can't be beat. The wait staff is professional and the service is excellent. I have only two disappointments with the place- 1) I really wish they would add a vegan item or two to the menu. 2) I really wish they would bring back their berry dessert. They used to have a dessert that was simply fresh berries in a glass with fresh cream on the top. It has been off the menu for years, but they should bring it back. read more

Decided to go here on a whim, without reservations on a Thursday evening and we only had was the open seating in the bar area. We scored two spots at the bar and enjoyed our margarita and moscow mule very much. I highly recommend getting their warm cheese and bread board to start, YUM! Food was pricy but that is to be expected, all our food was top notch. Really enjoyable time here. The bar is very loud so if you'd like a quieter and calmer vibe, grab a reservation and experience their fancy dining room! Servers were fantastic! read more

The St. Paul Grill - American Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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After a crazy night of bad luck we ended up here. Our server kevin was fantastic and he was onto of things. The old hotel had a warm cozy feel to it and brought you back in time. We were greeted and seated quickly and took some time to review the menu. Kevin answered all of our questions and we both ended up getting thier aged fillet mignon for dinner and a side of Mac and cheese and the warm cheese plate. The cheese plate came out first and the bread provided had a rich garlic taste with butter that tingled the taste buds. The addition of thier chutney invigorated the senses and the cheese omg was soo fantastic if left us wanting more. The main course was next. I ordered mine rare and omg cooked to perfection. Generally I order a rare steak and the chef decides that I don't really know what I want and takes the liberty of making it medium rare. This chef did it right and the steak mooed as I cut into the tender flesh. The other steak was medium rare and it was also perfect. You can see the beautiful rings of colors like the rings on an old tree after being cut down. The steak cut very clean and smooth with so little effort that an elderly person could do it with ease. The Mac and cheese was fantastic and full of cheesy goodness and was not like Velveeta cheese used at other establishments. The wine list is very extensive as always and so is the whiskey menu. The food did not dissapoint. Kevin boxed the leftovers and was happy to assist. These good reviews are my favorite because they allow others to experience what you have without going to these locations read more

I have had the most WONDERFUL experience. From the food to the timeliness of service. I have no complaints. At one point in our meal there was a question for a manager. The gentleman's name was Chadwick and he was infinitely more incredible than I could have ever asked. The restaurants atmosphere was decently quiet and very enjoyable. I have had an amazing experience and I will continue to return for many trips to come. read more