50 Best American Restaurants near West Saint Paul

“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“

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

“Our server Desiree was wonderful and the food was very hot and speedy tonight! But Desiree was a highlight of our dinner. She was so friendly and welcoming, and anticipated our needs the whole night!
People like her are the reason why we will keep returning!!!! 😁😁😁“

“Wonderful service, great food and fun atmosphere!“

“Check out the Saturday afternoon specials in the bar.“

“My family went here to get concrete mixers and 3 out of the 4 of us had additions to ours that shouldn't have been there, plus one was sent back because the employee at the register couldn't hear us (presumably) ask for an oreo peanut butter concrete mixer to have chocolate custard. 1 was only supposed to have chocolate custard with oreos and peanut butter, but ended up having brownie pieces, strawberries, peanut butter cups and cheesecake pieces in it near the bottom (oreo pieces were in there, but no plain peanut butter). 2 of the others had peanut butter cups in theirs too. One was supposed to be a peanut butter strawberry cheesecake with chocolate custard and the other should have been a chocolate custard with strawberry and brownie pieces. The only concrete mixer that was correct was the oreo peanut butter cup mix with cheesecake pieces. We thought it was hilarious that we all had things in our mixers that shouldn't have been there, but we're a little concerned for people that might have allergies to some of those extra added ingredients. We did go there around 7:20ish, so maybe it was still part of the dinner rush?“

“Great place! I love drinks without ice.“

“Free everyday Slam on my birthday. What’s not to like about that!“

“Free everyday Slam on my birthday. What’s not to like about that!“

“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.“

“The bartenders and whole staff are very welcoming! Food is always perfect. Love the spice!“

“First off, our server Andrew was FANTASTIC. Honestly, one of the best servers I have in years. He was so welcoming and genuine. Helped me navigate my gluten free options. The menu choices were varied and compelling. Each of us (we were a party of three) were thrilled with our meals. I have four stars for atmosphere - it was very upbeat and would have been a five but it was a little noisy and made conversation a tad difficult.“

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..“

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

“I love this place. The menu is broad and everything so far has been delicious. The atmosphere is chill. I will keep coming back.“

“Just tried for the first time staff was friendly. Food was decent would return back.“

“If anyone would like a good restaurant to eat at I would suggest going to the North Pole restaurant in Newport Minnesota. The staff are nice and when you ask them for something they will get it for you right away.“

“Always a fabulous meal - thank you!!“

“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!“

“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!!! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“Food is always great and the service is super friendly. Big menu for a diner so there is something for everyone. My husband loves the hand crafted malts and I go for the homemade soups. Breakfast is unbeatable!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Had brunch recently ~ was visiting from out of town, and local friends suggested Hazel's as a "can't miss" location to visit... the atmosphere & food were amazing, bested only by the service ~ Kinsey was absolutely amazing! A total 5 🌟 experience!!!“

“The best breakfast and coffee in town..“

“Almost don't want to review- to keep this hidden gem to myself.
Most know that it is a great bar-
But we love their brunches. Amazing Benedicts, bacon, and hashbrowns!
Staff are friendly and attentive. Country themed with added seasonal decorations.“

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

“Everything is always awesome here! Highly recommend!“

“If you haven’t already been, you need to! Minute chicken, wood fire pizzas, banana cream pie!!! So good 🤤“

“great food! wonderful friendly service, loved the atmosphere and clean restrooms are a definite plus!“

“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“

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

“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“

“Cool joint. Creative innovative menu I recommend trying there salads or there lemon salmon! They had fun attentive staff. Classy vibe to the place. People play piano and they have patio space. Cute for brunch. Gives an energy of i could take my grandma here but also conduct a business brunch with a board of executives“

“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!!“

“Great menu for GF, Vegan, and Vegetarian as well as for meat eaters. Fresh and local ingredients. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Friendly staff. Parking lot and located off a bus line in a walkable and bike friendly neighborhood. If you liked the food truck, then you will love this.“

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

“Good food, great service, reasonable prices.“

“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!“

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

“Wonderful dinner last night for a group of 8 people. The food was beyond anything I have experienced in a restaurant. Intricate flavors in each dish. I would highly recommend eating there!“