Heavy Table: Try the Lodge Burger with smokey cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayonnaise. Read more.
Heavy Table: Try the Lodge Burger with smokey cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayonnaise or either of the cheese-stuffed, juicy-lucy-style burgers, the Juicy Nookie or the Paul Molitor. Read more.
Leon Van Eck: The Lodge Burger with cheddar, smokey bacon and chipotle mayo is a winner, perfectly complemented with some fresh and tangy coleslaw.
2. Rooster's BBQ
7.6
979 Randolph Ave (Chatsworth St), Saint Paul, MN
BBQ Joint · West Seventh · 15 tips and reviews
Jessa Squire: Try the steak sandwich with mayo and fried onions!! Everything is great here
Mark Tranmel: Pulled pork was juicy and had great flavor
City Pages: This ugly duckling of a storefront boasts two orange formica booths, Memphis-style spice-rubbed ribs, pressure-fried chicken, and some of the best barbecue sandwiches in town. Read more.
4. El Burrito Mercado
9.0
175 Cesar Chavez St (at State St), Saint Paul, MN
Burrito Restaurant · Concord - Robert · 42 tips and reviews
Christopher Popov: Lovely Mexican market with a wider variety of goods with a restaurant that is a must try. Get the gordita platter.
Lane Pelovsky: The BEST place to eat Mexican Food in the twin cities. Incredibly authentic and amazing flavors. Get something with Chorizo. The market is fantastic too!
Ruben Alvarez: This place is authentic. I'm talking reall tortillas, dishes, drinks, you name it! The mercado is like one you'd find in Mexico
6. The Lexington
8.5
1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Restaurant · Summit Hill · 7 tips and reviews
Nancy McIntire: Three of us had a steak - each differently, but perfectly done. Cocktails-Sconnie Style was our favorite, but all good. A splurge, but we will definitely go again soon.
Eric Breece: Well, it’s hard to go wrong at the Lex. The rooftop bar is great and the (on tap) Moscow Mules are well worth it.
Gunnar S: For brunch the Salmon hash is amazing!
7. Joan's in the Park
8.7
631 Snelling Ave S (at W Bayard Ave), Saint Paul, MN
American Restaurant · Highland · 18 tips and reviews
Amy Wisniewski: The homemade bread is fantastic! Try the salmon, absolutely amazing. The bruschetta is different every day.
City Pages: City Pages #5 top ten steak house. "Soft, subtle lighting in a not-at-all stuffy neighborhood joint can be the perfect accoutrements to a nice, red cut of perfectly seasoned meat.
Lindsay Brown: Try the new Napoleon at joan's! It's vegetarian too!
9. The Saint Paul Hotel
8.8
350 Market St (btwn W 4th & 5th St), Saint Paul, MN
Hotel · Downtown St. Paul · 27 tips and reviews
Steve Hanneman: Historic and romantic . We live in the Twin Cities and spend 2 or 3 getaway weekends here annually. Service is always impeccable. It's like imagining life from 75 years ago.
Andy Noble: I love these old-style American hotels with beautiful eccentric bars and restaurants with ambiance, atmosphere, and service
Sarah Greshowak: The pillows are too tall
11. Caffe Biaggio
7.9
2356 University Ave W (at Carleton St), Saint Paul, MN
Italian Restaurant · St. Anthony · 17 tips and reviews
Karen: Best tomato basil soup and spaghetti alla carbonara I've ever had!
City Pages: Tomato Basil - "A temperate bowl with an order of toasty arancini or their fabulously sharp goat cheese torta, ribboned with basil pesto and fig jam, makes an ideal lunch." - Emily Weiss
studioL: Plenty of free parking behind the building. Especially helpful w/light rail construction!
13. Colossal Cafe
9.0
2315 Como Ave (at Doswell Ave W), Saint Paul, MN
Breakfast Spot · St. Anthony · 39 tips and reviews
Joshua Bartz: Amazing food, crazy busy, kind of pricy. Everything made from scratch cannot be beat. We'll be back.
nick cross: Plan on waiting and not comfortably.
City Pages: Voted Best Neighborhood Cafe (St. Paul) by City Pages in 2012! The vibe here is quieter, homier, & generally a bit nicer compared to the ironically named joint in mpls; A great place to stay & chat."
Chris Rustad: Amazing sandwiches! Try the Rachel!
Grant Gartland: If you get the Kansas City BBQ sandwich, don't think it'll be any cleaner then just getting some KC-BBQ. Grab a wet-nap, or not... it is finger lickin' good!
Christopher Spah: Get your sandwich near the door, that way if there's a fire you'll be the first to safety.