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!“

“Absolutely phenomenal! Menu changes often so there's always a reason to come back. Their service is top notch and the food is some of the best I've had. See mussels with curry squash and a mini pumpkin with duck and everything else good. *Chef's kiss*“

“It was very crowded, but it was still incredibly quick with the food. Servers were a joy to meet. Even with so many people, it was still very enjoyable. The food was immaculate. The eggs, sausages, and hashbrown were delightful. Was a bit messy, but that was probably just me, haha. 5/5“

“Place has potential. Food is definitely solid. Not going to blow you away but it’s good. Smash burger could use more seasoning but loved the onions and meat skirt. Dry rub wings were lacking in flavor, needed a lot more seasoning. My friend got the Buffalo wings and loved the sauce on those. No home made ranch which is disappointing. Cheese curds are a small portion and are just frozen not hand breaded. Drinks are pretty spendy if you are not there for happy hour. Great spot before a wild game or other Xcel events but parking isn’t ideal and food isn’t good enough to seek out any other night. Place was dead on a Friday night.“

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

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

“Wonderful old house. Great food.“

“Amazing staff. Great food. So much fun!!!“

“After looking at multiple other restaurants in the airport. Even sitting down and leaving one, we found Ike's. Which is hidden upstairs. We had amazing food and wonderful service from Matt. This will be our go-to spot whenever traveling through MSP. Andy's kitchen burger is the perfect blend of flavors. The friendly in person service is what we look for. Thank you for not having an order from an app.“

“Wow! Like stepping into an elegant dream. I don't normally like lobster, but I could down those lobster deviled eggs all day! Be sure to order a Fitzgerald and plan on spending some time here just taking it all in.“

“Greeted upon arrival and served with the utmost professionalism and care. The food?! Oh my goodness, please try the wings! We had Caribbean Jerk and Korean BBQ and they were dynamite. Based on the rest of our food- which was SO good, I’m sure the other wings will not disappoint either! Pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. Will be returning to try more items on the menu!“

“Just a nice neighborhood restaurant. Steph always recommendeds what I should order every Saturday. Nice place to go.“

“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.“

“Had the Cobb salad; delicious! Perfect size, good price. Associates with us also had Cobb and Summer salads and loved them. Fast and friendly service, would dine again when in MSP.“

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

“Probably the best breakfast at the airport but for sure the best airport food I’ve had. Who can beat a good old fashioned diner breakfast?! Staff is friendly and, as I found out, willing to support dietary restrictions to the degree the can in the environment they’re in. Even if I flew into a different terminal next time, if I had the time, I would walk back over here just to get so good food.Honestly I’d probably just make this my connection Airport from now on“

“A cozy, wood and window bar and grill that is so welcoming, I am charging my power wheel chair in here welcomed to do it by a beautiful and happy waitress. Not a drinker, but bet I get food here in the near future! On corner across from Mears Park who failed my electric access w pad locks! lol. Life is an adventure and its businesses like this that make a crisis, not one. Makes it a warm visit instead. Home town Saint Paul is represented here. Thank you Bulldog!“

“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.“

“Beateats is by far my favorite food truck. I go to college across the street, and I make sure to visit whenever they’re open. The menu is incredibly diverse and innovative, offering something for everyone! My favorite is the gangster fries!!“

“food has been good here for years“

“They were so friendly and accommodating! Great food! Excellent service!!“

“My wife and I have become regulars at this fantastic establishment, visiting 1 to 3 times a week, and we can't speak highly enough of it. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making each visit feel special. One of the standout features is the incredible staff; they are consistently friendly, attentive, and genuinely care about providing an exceptional experience. It's evident that the team is well-trained and takes pride in their work, which adds to the overall enjoyment of our time there.

Moreover, the ownership of this place truly sets it apart. They are actively involved and approachable, always ensuring that everything runs smoothly and that customers are satisfied. It's refreshing to see such dedication to both the quality of service and the community. We feel fortunate to have this gem right in our neighborhood. Whether we’re stopping by for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, we always leave with smiles on our faces. If you’re looking for a spot that combines excellent service, great management, and a welcoming environment, this is the place to be. We wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone in the area!

Vegetarian options: Great options available!

Parking: Easy and always available!

Kid-friendliness: They always great my kids with a smile and provide them an awesome kids menu!“

“This place is great! I had the 3 piece chicken and it was delicious! The chicken breading wasn't over cooked and had a perfect crunch and seasoning to it. The staff is very friendly as well. There are plenty of tables for seating and they place nice calm music. I will definitely be back soon .“

“It was very good, I would only wonder if the tofu could have had a non-fried option. With the sweet potatoes fries, and fried tofu, it seemed a little too much fries and not enough lettuce. ??? I took it to go, and I took half of the toppings and added it to more lettuce/spring mix greens and made two portions out of the one order.“

“Tony made our catering food the morning of so everything was fresh and delicious!! Our guests were extremely complimentary of the cheese ravioli, stuffed shells, and mostaccioli and kept asking where the food was from! We love Mama's food....thank you Tony and wonderful staff!!!“

“Great food and great atmosphere“

“Sarah is awesome! She took great care of me and my family with some of my special requests. The experience was consistent with all the times I remember coming to the local Applebees as a kid. Thank you for a great night out with my family.

Kid-friendliness: The kids menus are great and I love using them as a tool to help my kids learn to order their own food“

“Jimmy the Server made our entire experience! We would come back to just visit Jimmy. Engaging, very polite, & accommodating to all our extra requests. FYI, highly recommend the hash browns & cranberry mimosa!! #teamjimmy“

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

“A fun place for food and beer on the river and bike trail. Extremely casual.“

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

“Great food Chef Isaac! �“

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

“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.“

“the blackened fish tacos and broccoli was superb, delicious and absolutely to come eat more!! the raspberry chocolate bar dessert make you wanna shout !!!“

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

“Herb Brooks, owner, was the head coach of the Miracle on Ice US men’s hockey gold medal team at the 1980 Olympic games held in Lake Placid, NY. Excellent service, foods, drinks, atmosphere and location adjacent to the city park and the historic St. Paul Hotel.

Vegetarian options: Salads, soups, pastas that I can recall.

Kid-friendliness: Very accepting and accommodating“

“Good food, great service, reasonable prices.“

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“The View certainly has a great location, and the scenery outside of an urban university nestled in the heart of the the neighborhoods that connect St. Paul and Minneapolis together, cannot be beat. That said, it has been more or less a cafeteria 2.0 when it replaced the old one; lately however, it seems to have improved greatly in its offerings and the quality of the food. There seems to be some new imagination at work. If you are visiting the University of St. Thomas, or are already on campus, it is worth a visit!“

“It was awesome! The service was great! Staff went out of their way to accommodate all 11 of us! Everyone that works there seemed happy and ready to help! I graded a 4 on food..only because out of PERSONAL preference I didn't like my food, BUT someone else at our table had the same thing and LOVED IT! And a 3 for atmosphere because it was a bit loud and hard to visit ..but again that's a personal preference...Would we go back?MOST DEFINITELY“

“We’ve had 2 pregames here and had excellent food and service both times. Their fried pickle chips are awesome, wings great even sauceless (got dipping sauces on side), walleye fries were great, the only thing we were so so on were the nachos. Fake cheese was blah but otherwise all good! Service excellent, drinks cold.“

“My favorite bands .
My favorite friends.
I don't drink, but these people don't treat you like shit if you don't order alcohol they just keep you hydrated so you can remain focused on the events and enjoy your life like a human. PS as a public service announcement, please tip your wait staff cuz if you can't afford to tip, then you should question whether or not going out is in your budget.“

“Brandi was amazing! She knows the menu well, and created such a phenomenal atmosphere all around for me and my friend. The food was amazing and drinks were perfect! Thank you!!“

“The Original Coney Island is a rare and delicious place to visit if building hours allow. Stepping into the building is like stepping back in time, with the art deco bar, original appliances and the best Coney dogs in town. The Coney dogs are served to the public just a few times a year, but when they are here it would be a shame to miss out on this historic treat! They are absolutely delicious! I try to get myself one every year!“

“A classic and vintage charm with dim lighting, dark leather seating, and richly textured rugs. The exposed brick walls and ornate wooden furniture, along with subtle details like antique lamps and décor, contribute to a cozy, intimate ambiance. The space is perfect for a quiet evening of relaxation or conversation, enhanced by warm, atmospheric lighting and an old-world aesthetic. It feels both elegant and comfortable, offering a refined yet approachable setting.“