5. Sweeney's Saloon
8.1
96 Dale St N (at Ashland Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Lounge · Summit - University · 58 tips and reviews
Jess S: Order the deep fried pickles and enjoy the extensive beer list
Jeremy Dowd: Late night food specials and a craft beer selection as well as a very popular patio make this a great warm weather haunt in the neighborhood.
City Pages: If you haven't been to Sweeney's, it's probably a good idea that you go. Happy hour is a great way to start with $3 Summit Pints and $0.50 Tacos every day from 3pm-6pm.
Amanda Paa: Awesome Irish beers on tap, sweet potato tots are excellent!
Heavy Table: 2012: The Blarney Beans are cornmeal-crusted fried green beans are an admirable balance of hot crispy exterior and assertive, fresh-tasting vegetable interior… plus a creamy ranch-chipotle sauce. Read more.
Heavy Table: 2014: In a sea of mediocre fried things, Pretzel Curds stand out. The aggressively crunchy pretzel crust provides a nice counterpoint to the squeaky fried curds within. Tasty. Read more.
Christie S: Love the juicy Lucy's. Perfect local bar with their monthly beers and specials. Can't go wrong for pub food and beer!
Mills Turner: Best burger in the world
Heavy Table: Try the Lodge Burger with smokey cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayonnaise. Read more.
10. Xcel Energy Center
9.1
175 Kellogg Blvd W (at 7th St. W), Saint Paul, MN
Hockey Stadium · Downtown St. Paul · 163 tips and reviews
Brooke Raeker: Head down to the Club Grill near the main doors on the first level for a nacho helmet. Five different kinds, most with chicken. Delicious!
ESPN: Minnesota is hockey heaven. If you’re not convinced of this fact, check out the jerseys from every single high school in Minnesota hanging on the concourse walls.
NHL: Fanatic Fact: The Wild entered the NHL as an expansion franchise in the 2000-2001 season, making it the first NHL franchise in Minnesota since the North Stars left for Dallas in 1993.
Javen Swanson: Besides the cheese curds, check out the Lamb Shoppe, Sausage Sister & Me, Walleye on a Stick, and Wild Rice Specialties.
Heavy Table: 2012: Get the Great Balls of Fire at Sausage Sister & Me. These gorgeously charred, richly flavored spicy sausage meatballs are best paired with the accompanying cooling cucumber sauce. Read more.
Heavy Table: 2010: Lynn’s Potato Lefse. Get the $3 version with lingonberries, whipped cream, flag, and butter. Read more.
Hockey This Week - Magazine | Radio | Live Events: Best spot in town! Great food and and atmosphere! Across from Xcel Energy Centre, home of the Minnesota Wild! Outside patio bar! Great staff! Hockey Friendly!
Austin Westermann: Get the homemade chips instead of the fries
Chris Mitchell: Half price appetizers, tap beer and domestic bottled beer is half off until the big clock at the bar says 6.