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    Citizen Saint Paul

    3.0 (75 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Double whiskey on ice
    Jen P.

    This restaurant is inside the Intercontinental hotel. Our server was amazing. She was prompt and kept checking back. The drinks were fantastic. I ordered a double whiskey on the rocks but I think I got a triple. We ordered the calamari and the cheese plate. Both were very good. There are places for groups to hang out and there are standard tables. It was loud but it was also busy. I would recommend as a place to unwind if you're staying at the hotel. I wouldn't, however, choose this place as a destination.

    Brunch buffet, cranberry mimosa, coffee
    Lizzie B.

    My bestie and I stopped at Citizen for brunch before heading to an event down the road. We didn't realize it would be buffet style, but for a buffet, we thought it was perfectly fine! While the buffet area doesn't seem very large, we were not disappointed in the food selection. Our servers was pleasant, helpful, and responsive. Great choice for brunch in the area!

    Smoked Salmon Toast
    Ike N.

    Went to this restaurant for lunch after my flight. Could tell immediately that it was understaffed because I had to wait a few minutes to be greeted and then even longer to have my order taken. Luckily they give tables a water pitcher so I didn't have to wait for my cup to be refilled. The waitress was really nice even though she was pretty much running back and forth across the restaurant the whole time I was there. I ended up getting the Smoked Salmon Toast, which was really good. A lot of salmon piled high. It's good if you're looking for a light lunch but definitely don't come here if you're really hungry. Would not recommend coming here for breakfast (unless it's free). I tried pretty much all the entrees during the week and while it wasn't horrible, nothing actually tasted good.

    Tortellini
    Yolanda G.

    We were staying in the IHG hotel and we're running short on time. We had a couple of drinks and a quick meal. I had a gimlet and my friend had a Grey goose martini. The gimlet was OK, nothing earth shattering, but not terrible. The portions of Our meal were interesting. The tortellini was a larger portion than expected. While my friends falafel platter only had four falafel's. The lighting and decor were nice. The place did not wow me. While the plate of tortellini was large, I felt it was overpriced. Their pastry café section looked interesting, but I did not get to try any of the treats. If I come back to Saint Paul to the same hotel, I might give them a try again.

    Got the omelette with sausage, peppers, and cheddar cheese. Included toast and potatoes for $18 after tax so about $21 after tip).

    Got the omelette with sausage, peppers, and cheddar cheese. Included toast and potatoes for $18 after tax so about $21 after tip). No seasoning on the potatoes, and some are even overcooked/hard. Super basic. Little cheese in the omelette. Everything inside fell out while eating - nothing inside could bond together! Glad my wife and I split the entree. Also glad we didn't order drinks that were $12 each or we would have really had buyers remorse. Go somewhere else if you can. You'll spend half the cost and get a better breakfast!

    a bar with a lot of bottles of alcohol
    Raymond S.

    Ok. I have a half million Hotel points so I took the free drinks over 600 points for checking in-seemed like a smart move especially since I get 500 free points for not having the room cleaned tomorrow morning (we checked in after 8 and are here for two night). Nice bar, Chris is keeping to bar running and has a great personality. If you find yourself here, you could do worse. I should add there are 12 beers on tap, all craft.

    Beer selection
    Sean P.

    Nothing spectacular, but a very passable hotel bar with a nice ambiance, good beer selection, and surprisingly good dry rub wings. The wings are an African influences dry rub served with green goddess dressing and they bring a ton of flavor. I'd get these again. The avocado bruschetta was a little disappointing as the bread lacked any crunch. My wife said it seemed like it was days old. All in all though, this is a decent stop if at the hotel or in the area.

    This was my steak after asking for it to be medium-rare
    Caroline P.

    Went here for restaurant week and was very disappointed in the food, although the service was great. My friends and I all got different selections to share. Appetizers - cheese ball: this was fine. Honestly cheese and ritz crackers, hard to go wrong. Nothing special, I felt like I could have bought this premade at Cub. Swedish Meatballs - these were ok Deviled eggs - great. Mains Bavette - I asked for it medium rare and it came well done... not even the slightest bit pink. Flavor was actually quite good for it being overcooked, but the rest of the dish was too salty. Pot Roast - good, but some very fatty bits of meat Chicken and Dumplings - also good. Dessert Chocolate Cake - seriously? How hard is it to screw up chocolate cake? I don't think I've ever had cake as dry as this was. I've had better dessert from a gas station. Banana Bread - Now this was a knockout!!! Outstanding flavor, perfect texture, the sauce paired with the banana bread perfectly. This was phenomenal. If I ever find myself in here again, I'd order this and only this.

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    Laura was an awesome waitress, very informative and extra attentive. Food was very good especially the in-house Brooklyn dessert cake.

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    We went for restaurant week and it was slow service and mediocre food. Fine for people staying at the hotel, but not a destination.

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