Classic Saint Paul Eating Establishments

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Bennett’s Chop & Rail House

1305 Seventh St. W.
651.228.1408
www.bennettschopandrailhouse.com
A casual, West Seventh atmosphere with nightly specials. $$

Big Daddy’s BBQ

625 University Ave.
651.222.2516
www.bigdaddysbbq-stpaul.com
Old-fashioned BBQ across from Rondo Library in the heart of Frogtown. $

The Blue Door Pub

1811 Selby Ave.
651.493.1865
www.thebdp.com
Fun Americana décor and a menu featuring the Juicy Blucy. $

Cafe Latté

850 Grand Ave.
651.224.5687
www.cafelatte.com
Cafeteria, bakery, and pizza wine bar; this Victoria Crossing landmark is three restaurants in one. $

Cecil’s Delicatessen, Bakery, and Restaurant

651 Cleveland Ave. S.
651.698.6276
www.cecilsdeli.com
Committed to quality delicatessen fare for three generations; delivery available. $

Cherokee Tavern

886 Smith Ave. S.
651.457.2729
www.cherokeetavern.com
Traditional steaks, seafood, and spirits; open every day. $$

Cossetta Italian Market & Pizza

211 Seventh St. W.
651.222.3476
Cafeteria-style classic Italian food and a gourmet grocery shop. $

Dixie’s on Grand

695 Grand Ave.
651.222.7345
www.dixiesongrand.com
Casual dining and Southern comfort; live jazz and soul throughout the week. $$

Downtowner Woodfire Grill

253 Seventh St. W.
651.228.9500
www.downtownerwoodfire.com
Classic cuts and vegetables grilled over oak for unbeatable home-cooked flavor. $$

Fabulous Fern’s

400 Selby Ave.
651.225.9414
www.fabulousferns.com
Classic entrées, salads, pastas, and sandwiches; kids’ menu and weekly features. $$

Forepaugh’s

276 Exchange St. S.
651.224.5606
www.forepaughs.com
New American Cuisine and 19th century manners in a historic architectural setting. $$

Grand Ole Creamery

750 Grand Ave.
651.293.1655
www.grandolecreamery.com
A classic ice cream parlor and pizzeria. $

Grandview Grill

1818 Grand Ave.
651.698.2346
www.newgrandviewgrill.com
In pursuit of the perfect breakfast and lunch for more than 20 years. $

Hunan Garden

380 Cedar St.
651.224.7588
www.hunangardenstpaulmn.com
Lunch, dinner, and take out menus and enhanced karaoke weekly with Ray Evangelista. $

Lee’s & Dee’s Barbeque Express

161 Victoria St. N.
651.225.9454
Ribs and catfish served up right by this welcoming husband-wife team. $

The Lexington

1096 Grand Ave.
651.222.5878
www.thelexongrand.com
A timeless Saint Paul landmark featuring steaks, seafood, and nostalgia. $$

Mickey’s Dining Car

36 Seventh St. W.
651.222.5633
www.mickeysdiningcar.com
Our amusing Art Deco dining car on the National Register of Historic Places; open every day, 24 hours. $

Mancini’s Char House

531 Seventh St. W.
651.224.7345
www.mancinis.com
Serving charbroiled steak and lobster with a lounge as classic as the day it was built. $$$

Moscow on the Hill

371 Selby Ave.
651.291.1236
www.moscowonthehill.com
Post-perestroika Russian dining and the essential vodka bar. $$

The Nook

492 Hamline Ave. S
651.698.4347
www.ngonbistro.com
After a fire gutted the place, the Nook is up and running, and cooking your favorite hamburger and scrumptious fries. $

Padelford Packet Boat Co.

Harriet Island
651.227.1100
www.riverrides.com
A variety of meal cruises, including a sunset dinner cruise, “Lunch and Lock,” Sunday lunch, and special occasions. $$

Patrick McGovern’s Pub

225 Seventh St. W.
651.224.5821
www.patmcgoverns.com
Pub food and drinks in a historic brick building with a three-tiered outdoor dining patio. $

River Boat Grill

Harriet Island Riverfront
105 Harriet Island Rd.
651.290.2363
www.riverboatgrill.com
Eat on the Mississippi; gaze at the Saint Paul skyline. Open spring through fall. $

Russian Tea House

1758 University Ave. W.
651.646.4144
Serving borscht, piroshki, cabbage rolls, and real Russian tea. Open Tuesday thru Friday until 3 p.m. $

Serlin’s Café

1124 Payne Ave.
651.776.9003
Find homey goodness and old-fashioned comfort food at this step-back-in-time all-American café. $

St. Clair Broiler

1580 St. Clair Ave.
651.698.7055
www.stclairbroiler.com
Burgers, sandwiches, and buttermilk fried chicken in a classic American diner. $

St. Paul Grill

The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market St.
651.224.7455
www.stpaulgrill.com
Impeccable service and classic American entrées; Scotch, whiskey, and cognac for connoisseurs. $$$

Tavern on Grand

656 Grand Ave.
651.228.9030
www.tavernongrand.com
Go for the fried walleye and log cabin décor. $$

W. A. Frost & Company

Dacotah Building
374 Selby Ave.
651.224.5715
www.wafrost.com
The same ambience you remember, and an old-world wine cellar to complement romantic artisanal cuisine. $$$