Bad Julia. I was so busy enjoying myself that I failed to take pictures. Anyway, this is an awesome…read moreplace. I came in to enjoy some live music with a couple of amazing local bands, and I am absolutely sold. Highlights include: tons of street parking nearby, superior selection of drinks (more on this later), and awesome people. Everyone, from the folks behind the bar to the other patrons, was ultra welcoming. I'm pretty sure this is the neighborhood Cheers. Seriously--amazing vibes, and it's great for solo people. (I realize that might be ambiguous, so what I mean by "great for solo people" is that you won't feel uncomfortable coming here alone. It's easy to chat with people if you want to; it's easy to just enjoy the music if you want to.) Okay, I know you want to hear about the drinks. They have a great selection of beer on tap. They have tons of cocktails, including a selection of barrel-finished cocktails. Not drinking tonight? They have plenty of THC and even a CBD-only option (winning!), along with some non-altering choices that include switchel(!). There's a huge outdoor patio with fire pits that I will probably check out next time. Anyway, this is a great spot!

The White Squirrel Bar was just okay to me. There was live music going on, which was a nice touch…read moreand probably the highlight of the visit. The inside of the bar is pretty small and felt a bit cramped, especially with how busy it was on a Sunday. They do have a back patio that is fairly large, which I appreciated, but during the day it did not feel very inviting. Without lighting or much going on, it came off a bit plain. As for drinks, I tried a non alcoholic half and half with lemonade and iced tea, which I actually really liked. I also had a mojito style cocktail that was not my favorite and tasted a bit too strong for me. The overall vibe just was not really my thing, but I could see it being more fun at night or with a bigger group.

Hahaha! I love this place and I love reading the previous reviews. Ok. It's 2025, and I don't see…read morethis becoming a brewery. What this place is is a comfy hoodie that's been worn a few times. You'll get free popcorn, Heggies pizza, I think I saw chips?, and some inexpensive beer that you can sip on while you play darts, pool, pinball and or shoot the shit with friends. Sheesh. I wish this place was closer to me. Maybe I should only give it a one star? I'd hate to wreck a good thing. I definitely will be going back. Bonus: the pinball machines are well maintained. They just need some tables in between the games. Maybe use some of that wood from the old bowling lanes. As they say, I know a guy....#tonejobber on Insta has made tables for Falling Knife, Broken Clock & 56 Brewing. He just wants a place to set his beer while playing.

Enlightened, and fascinating! I feel that the next…read moreexperience will be a whole new experience of existence. And I highly recommend the pickle in a bag. It's a momento that will stand the time!

Walking in you can tell this is an established local favorite. Service is great and the space is…read moreample. They have two different bar areas and a dining area. They also offer pull tabs, a weekend brunch, and have live music on occasion. The food selection has something for everyone, my personal favorite is the turkey club. I really enjoy their waffle fries, and not pictured, but the BLVD Fries with bleu cheese, bacon and chives are really good, too. Their cheese curds are also really good. The only thing I haven't loved is the seasoned sour cream. It is a little too salty for my taste.

I've been a loyal customer of The BLVD for years -- I've dined here regularly and have even hosted…read morean event at the restaurant. I've always enjoyed the food and atmosphere, which is why it's so frustrating to be writing this. A visit in May left me feeling disappointed -- not just because of the issue itself, but because of how it was handled. During that visit, the fly problem was overwhelming. It was difficult to enjoy the meal while constantly swatting flies away, and we even had to cover our food with napkins just to keep them off our plates. It felt unsanitary and uninviting. I understand that flies can be hard to manage in open-air spaces, but when they're this pervasive -- including in the lobby and the areas where food is being prepared -- it becomes a serious concern. In response to my feedback, I was told that "the kitchen is up to code and that the restaurant recently passed a health inspection". I don't doubt that's true, but it doesn't address the core issue I brought up. You can't fully control flies when windows and doors are left open -- but that also means you can't fully prevent hundreds of flies from entering spaces where food is being handled. That's a problem. I've thought about this a lot in the time since, and what ultimately pushed me to write this review is the complete lack of follow-up. No additional response, no real acknowledgment, and frankly, what felt like a lack of genuine care. My concerns didn't feel heard -- they felt dismissed. I truly want to continue supporting The BLVD, but unless this ongoing issue is taken seriously and addressed, I don't see myself returning. If customers are having to cover their food with napkins just to keep it fly-free, you'd hope the restaurant would offer some kind of resolution or incentive to maintain customer retention. Cleanliness and customer care should be a top priority -- and right now, neither one seems to be.

Amsterdam is a pretty cool place to go. I haven't had the pleasure of going for a show yet but I…read morehear it's a decent venue for smaller shows. The layout of the bar is cool and it's nice that you can hang out at the bar without going back into the concert space. Service has always been friendly when I've gone. It's a bar so don't expect table service, just head up to the bar to order. I haven't gotten around to trying anything on the menu yet but I've heard decent things about the food. I mostly go for the cool atmosphere and cheap drink options. I'll definitely be back, especially during the summer when I can ride my bike into downtown more easily!

Great bar and intimate concert venue to visit for local talent! Drinks are cheap and the venue has…read moreboth standing and sitting room. Bar and concert hall are somewhat divided, and there is a cover for concerts (usually $10-$15). Service with the bartenders was great, I'd definitely visit again to see some local talent or go for happy hour!

Great place I will stop by when I am in town. Burgers are Great! i have not had any of there pizza…read moreyet

Al's Corral is hands down our favorite local spot for grabbing drinks! It has that true dive bar…read morevibe -- laid-back, welcoming, and just a fun place to hang out. One thing a lot of people might not realize: they actually serve more than just pizza! They make food right behind the bar (which is awesome to watch), though we haven't tried it yet. Definitely planning to soon. The service is always top-notch, no matter when we stop in. Joe is the best bartender -- he's always so kind, quick with a drink, and just an all-around great guy to see behind the bar. The venue itself is on the smaller side, which just adds to the cozy, neighborhood feel. They usually have good music playing, and whether it's busy or quiet is kind of hit-or-miss -- but either way, it's a comfortable spot to relax. If you're into pull tabs, they have them, plus plenty of TVs if there's a game on. If you're looking for a no-frills, friendly neighborhood bar with solid service, a fun atmosphere, and great music, Al's Corral is it!

I always forget about this spot as it's not in the heart of West Saint Paul. I've been here many…read moretimes for different gatherings hosted here and it's always a great experience. The large room can hold a number of people for an event like a birthday party, retirement party, or celebration of life. The food served was fantastic this last event I attended. I'm still thinking about the steak slider, wings, and fries. When the food was empty, it was restocked quickly. Food was fresh and pipping hot. Delicious. I'll definitely be visiting this stop again soon.

This neighborhood bar is a hidden gem. We stopped by for the steak dinner and there was a live…read moreperformer in the party room. He was really good singer too. One man band was doing great, he even rap to a few songs. We ordered the filet mignon but they ran our, so they gave us ribeye instead. Steak was perfectly seasoned. We got to share a bottle of cabernet wine, which was perfect with the steak. Pull tabs available via machine. They were celebrating saint Patrick day, so the bar was decorated.

Went here for my brothers graduation party for high school…read more The service was great We didn't have food we had drinks but they were great

It is what it is baby! If you are expecting posh or trendy go somewhere else. Cheap drinks…read more Colorful crowd and friendly small town service. It's a Wednesday pre-Thanksgiving tradition to have a couple at the cro!!!

This is a really nice facility. Tons of room indoors with a stage and dance floor. Nice sized bar…read moreand good service. Clean restrooms. So much room. You could have a party here and invite all of your friends and acquaintances and people you just met! I went for an outdoor concert. It was a bit confusing on where to go to get into the concert. But after you got in there was plenty of room to dance, just stand to listen to the music, or even sit and chat. They had food and drinks outdoors too. I'd definitely hang out here again. It's just so far away in South St Paul. But if the band is good enough I'd make the trek.

My friends and I went to visit here for our monthly restaurant night and it just happened to be a…read morevery snowy night. There was only one guy waiting tables and working the bar and he did such a great job on such a snowy night. We started with some apps; the French onion dip with homemade chips, loaded fries and Brussel sprouts. Those were all tasty and I enjoyed the homemade cheese dip that was on the fries and wanted to eat it with a spoon. We then each got a burger; funny is that we all chose a different one. We like to stay and chat and catch up about what has happened since last month so we decided to order dessert. My two friends each got a slice of pie and I only wanted a bite of my sisters pie and made a joke that I only wanted a bite and the waiter over heard me and he actually brought me a small slice on the house; he was so nice and I wasn't expecting that at all. It was such a nice booth that we were in and the restaurant wasn't very busy so we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. I could sit there for hours and just chat and relax. I can't wait to go back and try more food next time.

Living in the cities for over two decades, I think I've heard the most about this burger. I had…read morehigh expectations, but left felling... meh? The service was friendly, but frankly slow. It was hard getting drinks or refills. They were out of sausage and turkey for their breakfast items, but willingly made adjustments to their dishes for free. Three of us got the burgers in our group and only one of us thought the burger lived up to its reputation. Apparently I'm a burger snob now. I still don't think I'll find one better than Saint Dinette. (RIP )

Great selection of in house and rotating beers, full bar and scratch kitchen foods. They also have…read morea fun patio, bags games and other games. Really fun place!

Nice bar in the suburbs! I loved the self service beer wall. You have to get a card from the…read morebartender and pay how many ounces you get when you are done. I liked the choice of doing the flight since I'm always trying to taste everything. They had a wide variety and I usually like the fruit beers and I found the pineapple one to be delicious! The old fashion was quite strong! The bar is pretty big and open, good for mingling. The food looked delicious too but we were only here for late night drinks. They have popcorn and pull tabs available too. They also do trivia and happy hour. We loved the vibes here. The bartender was friendly, servers got us water once but don't come back to check on us but we were ok with being left alone that night.