50 Best American Restaurants in Saint Paul

“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!“

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..“

“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! 🥰“

“So happy to see Dark Horse open and vibrant again! We couldn’t choose what to get, so we ordered an extra entree so we didn’t miss out. The chicken sandwich is a must, the mushroom burger was the perfect comfort food, and the meatballs/pasta was the perfect entree to make sure we had leftovers. If you like a creamy Caesar dressing, you’re going to LOVE that as well.

Congrats Sarah & Shane for the wonderful menu and atmosphere!!“

“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!!! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..“

“Everything is always awesome here! Highly recommend!“

“Cocktails were excellent, especially the Old Fashioned - smokiness was present and very well balanced without being too sweet. Arancini was fantastic, top 3 I’ve ever had. Pork chop was a bit overcooked but the burger and bucatini were top notch. Carrot cake was divine, perfect balance of flavor and not overly sweet.“

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

“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.“

“So many fresh-baked delicious treats! Local ice cream! Comfortable spot, and chess boards! My new local!“

“Cheerful and professional service from Sydney. Great artichoke dip and nice smooth lattes. The hibiscus orange tart has great flavor, but a little odd in texture for me. A wonderful option within walking distance of the XCel and Science Museum.“

“I needed to kill some time before going to the the iihf World juniors hockey tournament and stopped in. I ended up spending most of my time before and after the game there. The food was excellent and Melissa the bartender made the experience wonderful. Very friendly atmosphere and the drinks are poured well and come out fast. Highly recommend to anyone going to anyone looking for a place to go before the game.“

“My go to spot when I'm craving a Philly, best one I've had in the cities for sure 🔥. On top of having amazing food, the service is second to none as well! This food truck is a MUST TRY!“

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

“Went at 9pm for date night.
This place restores the soul. Beauty abounds. Crisp Nightcap rocks.
Thoughtful NA options.

3 deviled eggs, not 4? Boohoo. Burger is worth at most, $15, not $21.
Bar food is telling me: "You should just eat in the restaurant, you fool!" Not at all bad, not at all great.“

“Good service and food. We were there right before closing. Great job“

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

“Highly recommend Holman's Table for events - it's a perfect gem of a space, great for corporate events, special dinners & happy hours, intimate weddings and more. Great service and food was delish.“

“Good food, great service, reasonable prices.“

“Mama's has the best food for your event - from Pizza to Mostaccioli and a superior Antipasto Salad. Thanks Tony for taking care of me for my Christmas Eve dinner. Brian J“

“In between flights we stopped at Ike's Clubhouse. We were trying to find a reasonable spot. We all know airport restaurants can be expensive. But with the luck of Google, we were able to find Ike's. Chase, our waiter was good. My wife and I weren't too hungry so we told Chase we were going to share a meal. Well to our surprise, the server came out with our meal split in two plates. My wife and a were in aww of the hospitality. I know I know that you're thinking, that is a minor detail, but to us that went a long way. I was just expecting a plate with our food, I'd cut it in half and ask for another plate, but they thought about that prior. Besides that, the food was good, the price was reasonable for an airport restaurant and the hospitality was top notch. Thank you Chase and staff!!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is an elevator to get to the upper level where the restaurant is located.“

“Really good food.. Service was pretty fast for how busy they were“

“Sorry for the bad photo's, but the employees here are amazing 👏 Abby is a wonderful server and Raymond is an awesome manager! Today the two greeters saw a customer stuck in the parking lot and went outside to shovel and push them out! Almost made me tear up! Love this Applebee's and the employees!“

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

“Great food and drinks! Only drawback is the bar stools.“

“Great food Chef Isaac! �“

“The food here is always excellent! Quick, hot, and pretty reasonable on the price! We always get extra fries because they’re so dang delicious! My boyfriend always gets the Philly cheesesteak.

My favorites are the tenders and the fried fish! Only thing that hasn’t been as good as I’d are the shrimp, they’re sometimes a little on the soggier side, but I think that’s on me for not getting to it fast enough.

Overall a great place!“

“Great music in an old school club.“

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“We stopped in for lunch today, what a beautiful place! They had an unanticipated crazy lunch rush they weren't prepared for and despite that, were accommodating. They have a great menu overall. We ended up having the soup and salad (strawberry cashew and house salad) and they were delicious. I'm looking forward to coming back out to try their dinner menu.“

“Excellent food! Great staff.“

“Maybe another startup with great coffee ! 🙂😊“

“I came it at around 7 PM on a Friday night. Even though it was packed, they were able to squeeze in one person (me).

I had a salt rimmed margarita, that was very strong. The cheese curds were lightly battered and tasted great with the berry catsup provided. The Gouda Hash was like fancy hash browns and I’m not complaining. They were crispy and flavorful.

I got the Blues 2,0, and it was packed with flavor. The taste of the blue cheese and bacon contrasted with some kind of jelly, which provided a sweet flavor that worked really well. I think it was the shallot jam?

I finished my meal with a brownie batter and caramel shake. It was really good, and was still liquid enough to drink.

Althouch a little bit on the pricier side if you go the whole nine yards, I am happy to come back here again. Service is quick even during busy periods, the staff are polite, and the food is great.

Street parking is free I think, there’s also a pay lot up the street.“

“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“

“The vibes and food are immaculate.“

“A True neighborhood staple.

You ever step into a place that somehow feels like home, even though you’ve never set foot in the state before? That’s exactly how I felt walking into Gopher Bar.

The original wood interior and walls packed with memorabilia make it clear this isn’t just a bar—it’s a living piece of St. Paul history. It feels worn in, but in all the right ways… like generations have laughed, argued, celebrated, and made memories here.

While I was sitting at the bar, I heard an older couple behind me reminiscing about coming here when they were college kids. That says everything. This place has been a cornerstone of the community for decades, and you can feel it the moment you walk in.

It’s authentic. No pretense. Just a damn good neighborhood bar with roots.

If you want a true St. Paul experience, skip the trendy spots and head to Gopher Bar. You’ll understand why locals keep coming back.“

“Wonderful Sunday breakfast brunch! Great service; delicious food!!“

“The Cubano was excellent, and the waffle fries and seasoned sour cream are better than other local establishments. I had to give props to the cooks. Most bar food is mediocre, but I was so impressed with their food. We had a great Sunday afternoon here chatting with regulars and the staff. Everyone was very friendly. We will be back!“

“Great place to visit before and after Wild games!!!!“

“I got delivery from here and ordered the veggie burger, cheese curds, and sweet potato fries.

The burger was honestly way better than expected given some other reviews I’ve seen.

My only real complaint was that, in the grubhub app, there were no lists of ingredients for each menu item, or any information on what each item came with. My burger appears to have come with fries and I didn’t even know. I’m hoping their ingredients and options are listed better when you physically go in.

Definitely looking forward to eating here again!“

“Thank you for keeping the North Star Law Group crew fed! We always have such a great time at Gabe's! 💫“

“Amazing atmosphere, great food and reasonably priced. The live music is a plus!!!“

“We've been coming here for Christmas the last few years and always love it! Adam was our server this year and he was terrific! Gave us several fun facts about the building and various pictures around the place. We'll be back next year!! Probably a couple of times dive we also got some coupons. Yay!“

“I am Sue's sister and she is telling me you are listening to the same pod casters as we are. I wish we could meet. Exciting times! Keep the faith. Q=17! God is in control! Someday we will meet.“