27 Best Bar & Grill in Saint Paul

“Burgers unrivaled by none. Nice pours, friendly faces, staff is professional and just really cool, and the pull tabs support SPFD. Doesn’t get any better. #eastside #stpaul“

“The best staff and team !!“

“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!“

“Oh so delicious! Best burgers and fried chicken sandwich! Ice cold Beer!“

“Just good all around place for food and drink“

“Just a few doors down from the Turf Club sits a genuine hole- in- the- wall gem. A unique dining experience of food with flavors to expand your pallet. We had the yebeg tibs and veggie sambusa and a just in case order of chicken strips and french fries, which, while delicious, remained largely untouched as the yebeg lamb tibs and veggies entree was the star of the table. A No Forks Allowed shared entree with flavors that dance in your mouth, the bread (is that what it's called?) comes rolled up and the protein sits on top like a carpet. You grab a little piece of bread and scoop it up and make a mess and laugh and eat and EAT. The sauce was a savory, smoky collection of herbs and with a Minnesota Nice kick of spice, if my 70 yo mom could handle it, you can handle it. The umami was out of this world (and helps me to finally be able to define the taste, actually) The veggie sambusa was a perfectly fried pillow of yummy veggies with a salsa for dipping and the chicken strips were fried to perfection with fluffy french fries. The server was fast, friendly, and offered suggestions and answered questions we had about the menu. This restaurant is an invitation to a cultural exhibition of flavor and best of all, our 2 entrees — both large enough to share with at least 3 people) 2 drinks, and 1 app were reasonably priced at under $50.00. If you're going to a show at the Turf Club, come early for parking and dinner at Dilla, you won't be disappointed. It is an excellent addition to University Ave, I am glad they found a home on our little stretch of road and we should welcome them with open arms and empty bellies.“

“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.“

“I was very glad to eat here at the recommendation of my foodie friend so I knew it would be excellent. The food did not disappoint in any way! Don't miss the bourbon list or the au gratin potatoes. The service left much to be desired as I had a server who was very kind but screwed up my order as well as everyone around me. Definitely eat here when in St. Paul!“

“Excellence ! A touch of Class, Incredible service, Incredible entertainment-Coconut Tiger! Great staff! Unbelievable how amazing the vibes were on Friday night! We love this place! What a great job these guys do wow. A+💯“

“Awesome staff and fabulous patrons!“

“Great staff and prices. Pizzas and fryer food. Limited parking

Parking: Go around back and there's a lot for parking. Kinda sucks because the entrance in the back is long and narrow

Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible“

“The Cherry Pit was an awesome weekday spot to grab grub with great food and great prices. Our server at the bar Allie was seriously fantastic. Humored my friend's inquiries while making sure we didn't go without desired additives and accommodations. The place is worth a shot, especially on a weekday evening!“

“Love the pinball machines! Highly recommended!“

“Food was great. Service was great. Ambiance was great.“

“Sweeney's was fantastic for hosting our large event. Their Oak Room space was perfect for a group of 120ish people, event staff were extremely helpful in setting up food, drinks, and fun for our guests and took great care of us the night of. Highly recommend as both a neighborhood bar, and as a place to host an event of any size.“

“Burgers are deliciously messy!! The onion rings were flaky, unique and tasty. Definitely in my top 10 favorite burger places in the twin cities. Cheesecurds were classic - worth ordering while you wait for your burger. Bavarian pretzel is not made in house.“

“Our kitchen is open. We focus on serving high quality, freshly made to order bar food, with a twist. We offer food specials as well as surprise Gourmet chef specials. We have awesome Bloody Mary's one of the best I've had. We offer drink specials 2 4 1s on domestic beer and premium rails. Our neighborhood is being revamped which is awesome for the bar and community. So if your looking for a cool neighborhood dive bar with awesome staff and great food come Check out The Saint Paul Saloon. P.s The owner is on site and loves to interact with the patrons of the bar.“

“I had the Walleye Poboy on sourdough with sweet potato fries.
Fries were waffle-style and great. Fish sandwich nicely done, but needed more sauce.
Service was fast and friendly. Atmosphere is decent for an airport restaurant.“

“Bartender is awesome . he helped us drown our sorrows after the wild loss“

“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.“

“A classic Saint Paul neighborhood bar, with simple grub yet so affordable, a mix of Asian and American. All served as takeaway but you can eat it there if you want and the portions are gigantic. There's bingo two nights a week, a Friday afternoon meat raffle, and pulltabs/etabs. Locals are the majority of the clientele but for all its grittiness, it's a safe place with patrons who care about the establishment! Watch out for the parking lot. It's a dirt lot minefield of potholes that will destroy your transmission of you go faster than 1 mph.“

“all 5 of us loved every bite. best burger tots were the best! service was great!“

“Always a good time, wonderful neighborhood bar.“

“Great drink 🍸 actually got what I asked for. Fries are fresh and hot. I would have gave a five star but they are not hand cut like I searched online. Not their bad but that would have made them a 5 for sure and I'm a CUBS FAN first. Great bar tender Scott was his name thank you sir!“

“Nice pool tables and live music :)“