50 Best American Restaurants near Little Canada

“Great Customer Service! Friendly and professional. Food is always fresh! Love the assistant manager! I eat/order at Culver twice a week!“

“We were here for dinner over the weekend and everything about this place was phenomenal we tried multiple things off of the to share or not portion of the menu and loved every bit of it. The whole grilled fish our waitress mentioned rotates depending on what is available fresh and it was cooked to Perfection and probably our favorite thing all weekend. The cocktail menu is unique and everything that we had the opportunity to try was delicious I highly recommend doing the cocktail flight to anybody who doesn't have a favorite spirit. Staff was incredibly friendly and knew what they were talking about if you had questions. To those looking at going here reservations are a must!!!! Great atmosphere as well“

“We had a fantastic date night at Joan’s! Highly recommend! The food was incredible. Perfect pacing, portions, wine pairings, and the flavors have you closing your eyes to experience each bite. One of the best meals we have ever had. Our server was thoughtful and friendly. Great dining atmosphere. We will be back!“

“We celebrated with dinner at the Lexington and it was a perfect spot to try! Our waitress, Grace, was phenomenal and so attentive to us. She helped us celebrate with a surprise photo and ice cream sweet:) She went above to help our experience be wonderful! We loved the valet option and enjoyed our first time at the Lexington! 🥰“

“Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — and honestly, I’d give it six if the people-watching counted as a side dish. Baldamar in Roseville just gets it. The ambiance? Beautiful. The service? Beautiful. The food? Consistently hits the spot every single time. It’s one of those places where you know exactly what you’re going to get—and it never disappoints. Now let’s talk about the real hidden gem: the weekday lunch crowd. If I were single and in the market for a finance daddy… this would be my hunting ground 😂. We’re talking tables full of businessmen, power lunches, suits everywhere—it’s like a live-action LinkedIn feed, and I’m here for it. Dinner is a whole different vibe. I’ve only been once, but wow, low lighting, a little moody, very date-night energy. Whether it’s a first date or you’ve been together forever, it just works. It’s cozy, a little sexy, and feels intentional without trying too hard. Service is always on point, you’ll even catch the manager making rounds, which says a lot. And the food? My go-to is the lobster roll (don’t overthink it, just order it). Also… prepare yourself for the desserts. When they say “to share,” they mean with your entire table… and possibly the table next to you. These things are massive. Cocktails are another win. I’m loyal to the Godfather,Scotch whiskey with amaretto, and I get it up instead of on ice. Smooth, strong, and exactly what I want every time. Bottom line: whether you’re there for lunch, a date, or just some elite-level people-watching, Baldamar delivers.“

“came to eat dinner with friends. it was a 10/10, it was a wonderful experience. the staff was friendly and the food was delicious.“

“Classic diner comfort with a modern update on the menu. Lots of great cocktail and beer options, but not so many that it’s not kid friendly. Have been here twice now, and both times food and service has been excellent.“

“My first time here, didn’t get food, just house wine 👌🏼 because although things sounded appetizing, I could decide on nothing that night. I’d go back, however, I’d recommend just going yourself and checking it out.“

“Mona does not disappoint and please take her recommendations on the Vanilla Blonde Ale, this woman is enjoying to watch and made my entire morning considering it started off with a canceled flight and a delayed flight after that, lol - if you’re having flight issues please schedule your drinking consultations with Mona; oh and the food is also exceptional as well!!! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..“

“Great staff. Plenty of menu selections with weekly specials. We've become regulars. Going back tonight.“

“Ate here with my two young adult sons. The atmosphere, vibe, seating, music, service and food were all top notch. Very chill, great food and drinks. Saw at least 4 couples on dates, a small group of friends, and a few small families all enjoying themselves. Will definitely go back when in town again!“

“Cannot recommend this place enough. From the welcoming and warm staff to the amazing food and drinks- this place made our entire night. We will absolutely be coming back during our next trip to Minneapolis!“

“Went to Pinz yesterday and met the new GM! Such a nice guy and so helpful! Will be back again soon!“

“Great good and service. Went there with some friends from work for lunch today and we loved it. Everyone was so friendly“

“Wow! We just had breakfast at the Uptowner; this place is our new favorite for many reasons! Everything we ordered: pancakes, omelets, eggs benne and hash browns were some of the best we’ve ever had served to us. Our server was also so genuinely kind and attentive! We hope to make it back soon… I have my eye on that Ruben.“

“Great food every time, with so many options to choose from, and great people!“

“Friendly staff. Fast service. Food was very good. I recently moved to Saint Paul and will definitely return to this establishment. 😁“

“They always have delicious food. Sloppy hot dago, chef salad, and daily specials are always my favorites.“

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..“

“I have been wanting to go here for years ever since Mendoberri closed. We came here for a work holiday party for about 20 people. Food was delicious and unique (and lots of vegetarian options), cozy vibe, wonderful drinks & great service! I plan on coming back soon and would highly recommend!p“

“Culver’s has the best Butter Burger’s - North Atlantic Cod & famous Custard of the day! I have been going to the Vadnais Heights Culver’s for several years! The friendly staff is “Impeccable “ I always buy the Calendars & Gift Cards! Thank You Culver’s for supporting our Farmers! 5 Golden Stars! 😊“

“Food was amazing servers was great and management was very friendly! Will definitely be back“

“Everything is always awesome here! Highly recommend!“

“There are many choices in the area for casual dining, but most often we choose THIS clean, well-maintained Perkins restaurant. Our favorite 5-star server is Laurie, who remembers us, greets us with a smile and thanks us whenever we show up. The chefs behind the scenes are consistent in every way: quality, preparation, portion, flavors, timing, and accuracy. Staff members work hard to keep the restaurant and bakery clean, well-stocked, and spiffy. You can't go wrong here!“

“What a wonderful place. Staff are so kind/friendly. The food is out of this world!!!! Thank you for the kindness, and hospitality. Great Atmosphere“

“Extremely long wait time inline to order on Sunday at 12:30 pm. Oftentimes no one was at the register. Only a couple of the staff seemed to move with any urgency! One young lady with curly hair and shaved hair above the ears seemed to be juggling most of the work! Food was very good and surprisingly warm!“

“Every time I visit the staff are great and the food is amazing! A must visit!“

“Skinner's did an amazing job catering our U of M Employee Appreciation event...EVERYONE was Happy. Thank you!“

“The Bulldog has the best food and drinks, and Melissa is the best server in town.“

“Friendly staff! Food is awesome!!“

“Over all best experience I have had. Thank you so much and I’ll be coming here more often. I am just starting my vegan journey and this place makes great food! The staff is super friendly too“

“Great food, great service, very friendly. Date night once a week. This was the place for date night every Thursday for many years with my wife. When I brought coworkers for lunch it became at least once a week meetup till I retired. I still go as often as I can to meet friends, family and the great staff.“

“Excellent food and staff!!“

“We just moved to the area and wanted to try a local spot for dinner. We ordered the chicken lo mein, chicken fried rice, orange chicken, and egg rolls, and everything was delicious! The orange chicken had a bit too much batter and was slightly overcooked, but the flavor was still great. They even threw a bag of mini donuts into our order. We will gladly be returning!“

“Delicious appetizers huge portions . Drinks are good aswell !“

“Good food, great service, reasonable prices.“

“Great tour by Cade. Beautiful facility and even better whiskey. Can’t wait to go back!“

“The beauty of Perkins is you get exactly what you expect, which is pretty good food a a fair price, brought to your table with exceptional services. This particular location is a solid pick with a reasonably quiet atmosphere. I'm definitely coming back to this one!“

“Best restaurant in St Paul, food is amazing and service was outstanding. Can't wait to go back.“

“Good food, realy liked the hash browns and bacon. Great with our kids, they let us split a kids plate which was super nice. Also, someone Secret Santaed us and covered out bill. to whoever that was thank you so very much and bless you!“

“First time here. You order at the counter here, then food is brought out. The pancakes and sausage were fantastic! Nice little place to meet someone to catch up or stop to grab a coffee. Also have outdoor seating for the nicer days.“

“Great service, really good food, and the drinks were my favorite part!“

“Papas Bravas 😍 u must try them.“

“The service was amazing and the food was even better!!! Couldn’t have had a better experience! Will definitely be returning when we’re back in St. Paul“

“Great service, friendly staff, fun environment ! Definitely recommend as a place to go to get a bite have a couple drinks and have fun playing pool and darts with friends and family :-)“

“Wonderful combo of traditional fare and things you've probably never heard of. Friendly people and beautiful, tasty food.“

“I haven't had much time to frequent this place much lately, but every time I do I have the time of my life. The staff is amazing, the food is incredible and the community is tight knit and welcoming. I couldn't have picked a better city to live in than St. Paul, and Pillbox is a major reason for it.“

“I was staying in the University of Minnesota and this place was a life saver when I did not want to eat in the dining hall. Their falafel sandwich was genuinely some of the best falafel I have ever had and their fries were undoubtedly the best fries I have ever had. The service was super quick and we got our food in under 10 minutes consistently. The staff was super friendly and the restaurant had a great atmosphere to it. Would strongly recommend if you are in the area!“

“We stayed at the Marriott for a show at Grand Casino Arena. Ate dinner at Smorgies. Food was very good! No waitress, you order food from the QR code at each table, then bartenders run out to you. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating! Would eat there again! Very nice outdoor seating!“