The Pillbox Tavern is an absolute MUST STOP if you're in downtown St. Paul!!! What a fantastic…read morebar/restaurant that has a little something for everyone. If Jenn and Chad are bartending, you're In for a treat. Fantastic customer service, bartenders that smile and seem to enjoy their craft as they work. I was in St. Paul for 5 days and spent 3 of my dinners there. N/A beer selection was a nice plus. They carry an impressive line of Tap beers from all over the country and their kitchen backs its reputation with great quality food! (Full bar, plenty of liquor and a great wine selection also) There's plenty of outdoor seating available also along the street, which is an open-air compliment to the restaurant. TV's cover every spot you could ask for, with a MONSTER main screen on the bar wall.... Not sure its size, but it would be calculated in feet, not inches! There is not a plethora of options in St. Paul for restaurants, especially in the downtown area. The Pillbox is walking distance to the Grand Casio Arena which is fantastic and most downtown hotels are only a 5-7 minute walk away. I spent 19 years in the restaurant business. From doorman, to buss boy, server, to bar tender, bar manager to general manager, I've managed restaurants similar to the Pillbox Tavern. I openly and publicly give them a huge shout out for their customer service, food quality and atmosphere....and additional kiddos for the upbeat environment their staff portrays. If Jen and Chad ever move to Chicago, they could write their own tickets In restaurant management or ownership. If you're looking for a place because your visiting, this is YOUR ONE STOP SHOP! If you are local and haven't tried it yet, you need to establish a new watering hole! If you're lucky enough to meet regulars like Tony and his wife at the bar, you Might just be rubbing elbows with some of the nicest people in St. Paul! Cheers to enjoying a smile on the rocks with new friends at The Pillbox Tavern. -Brad

Frustrated with this place because of its tremendous potential and many missed opportunities…read more Massive 21-foot screen to watch football as well as about another 20 easily show all games at once as well as other sports that might be on concurrently (Twins baseball game and Indiana Fever WNBA game are current examples). Nope. EVERY single TV is on the same channel for the same game, with exception of three TVs located immediately to the right of the massive big screen. Two of those are on a coin-collecting show and the other has just now been changed from an episode of NCIS to the Minnesota WNBA game. Ya think at least the sound from the one game that IS on the TVs is being played? Nope. Some random music being played over the speakers. Food and drink specials are pretty good, but many inconsistencies throughout. Bottomless mimosas for $20 listed with no time associated, so one would assume it's all day. Waiter 'thinks' it's only until 2pm while the menu only hints it might be until 1pm bcuz it's listed near other specials that end at 1pm. Those food and drink specials I mentioned have no times associated with them. Listed as 'Vikings On the Wall of St Paul.' Asked the waiter if the specials were all-day Sunday during the games. He wasn't sure, said he 'thinks' it might only be during the Minnesota game. I HATE writing poor reviews and rarely ever do it. But this one was exceptional. Cool place but c'mon guys. Missing ALL the games we came here to watch!

Tons of great things about Alary's other than being a historic bar and restaurant…read more Great happy hour (when no big events are going on) with food and drink specials. Love the shrimp tacos when feeling a bit lighter, but if needing something more savory and heavy, go for the egg rolls and wild rice soup They have shuttles to locals games available, but my favorite is the free parking garage next door. Just don't forget to ask your server/bartender for your validation code card! Fabulous selection of craft beers, domestics, and hard stuff. The staff is fast and fun, always getting you what you need and when you need it even when busy.

The place has a bad smell whe you walk in. Was there for BBQ before they switched the menu…read more The new menu is too expensive for the food being served a d quality. Especially the Chicago Dog. Bartenders aren't very friendly either. Not trying to make a new friend but don't be so pompous.

Sheboygan serves up high quality hotdogs & brats and beer at the Excel!…read more I found (I think) at least 2 of these locations on the first floor. We walked a complete circle of the entire arena before we decided what we were going to eat & drink. Luckily, Sheboygan was super close to our seats. I was impressed by the high quality brats and hotdogs...not just cheap fast food stuff we were forced to buy in the old days. I didn't expect this at a large venue. It was a nice surprise. Also, they have a variety of beer flavors, including higher end IPA type beers in case you're sick of the usual Bud Light type of stuff. Of course, they have soda & water too. I made 4 or 5 trips for meat and beers for our small group. Despite being super damn busy, the people behind the counter were consistently fast, friendly, smiling, and joking around. No sour faces...no sarcasm...just straight up great customer service for everyone in line. Thanks for some great brats & beer and big smiles, Sheboygan! -Daddy Maxx Retro

I just bought a package of hot dogs from Walmart never trying it before…read more I am 75 years old and have tried just about every hotdog made but never have I had one as good. It is crisp when you bite into it and the flavor was outstanding. I just can't figure out why the only place selling this product is Walmart.

Perfectly fine restaurant & sports bar attached to the Holiday Inn by Grand Casino Arena. The food…read moreour group of four had ranged from so-so (chicken strips, chicken wings) to quite good (cheesesteak, Bavarian pretzel). Our server was Laney and she was GREAT. They were clearly understaffed and we let her know we were on a schedule. She got us in and out quickly while being very helpful with our choices and overall very pleasant. Parking is already rough enough in this neighborhood, but I think the parking ramp for this complex is an abomination. It is an enigma to penetrate on foot and a labyrinth to navigate in one's car. It is the worst parking ramp that I have ever seen. But you should still try this restaurant.

Fun sports bar in the heart of Saint Paul! Very lively and entertaining ambiance with a tv in every…read morecorner -- perfect for watching any and all sports. Service was great, the food came out quickly and our waiter was very aware of timing which usually isn't super common. The cheesesteak was delicious, great portions and super cheesy! Curly fries side was also fabulous. Plenty on tap and canned beers and ciders, and a large variety of mixed drinks too.

I can't even express my gratitude to Obb's for the great food and exceptional service we received…read morethe other day. First, the waitress. Cheryl was absolutely great. We could tell she loved her job and employer. She told us the background of Obb's and if she didn't know something, she would find out the answer. We really hope you get the opportunity to be her table. Second, the food! The broasted chicken was the best I have had. 100% would order again. The au gratin potatoes were killer. My partner had the special of steak and ribs. The steak melted in your mouth and the ribs, the meat just fell off the bone. We look forward to our next visit. Already talking about trying their breakfast they serve Saturday and Sunday. If you get a chance, I highly recommend.

Huge filets of Pollock; I can tell the frying oil was on overdrive. AYCE on a Friday, $20.95. Could…read moreonly get in five filets. Friendly service n busy. Big place, old school charm. A neighborhood fav. Recommended.

Great food, reasonable prices and drinks. Many TV's for sports events. They have free popcorn,…read morehappy hour, bingo nights, lunches/dinners. Great pizzas. They have a deal for a $5 pizza special with 2 toppings for eating in. It served 1-4 people. The ambiance is a neighborhood staple.

The service was great and we loved Maria. The food was good and served hot, we had a Reuben and the…read moreCod Fish dinner along with a couple of beers. We would definitely visit there again. The pizzas looked great and heard they were wonderful. Prices were very reasonable.

This place was absolutely packed when we visited since it was right before a Wild game, but…read morehonestly that just added to the energy. If you're looking for a place to grab food or drinks before heading to the game, this is a great option. The space is huge and so much fun. I loved that it's completely decked out in hockey memorabilia, which gives it a ton of character. There's also a great outdoor patio and the back bar can open up, creating an indoor/outdoor space, which is great for nicer days! Even with how unbelievably busy it was, our server did a fantastic job. They stayed friendly, attentive, and checked in often enough that we never felt forgotten. The one letdown was the North Star nachos. They were decent, but definitely not something I'd order again. All of the chicken ended up piled on one side while most of the lukewarm nacho cheese was on the other, so every bite felt inconsistent. I was also hoping for shredded cheese instead of nacho cheese, and the jalapeños clearly weren't fresh. They still had a nice kick, though, which helped. Overall, I'd absolutely come back. The atmosphere alone makes this place worth visiting, and I'd love to give some of the other menu items a try next time. Just skip the nachos.

Usually super busy before hockey games, which is to be expected. We came to grab a bit of food and…read moredrinks before a couple of the Wild games this year and always seemed lucky enough to snag a table, but if were larger than 2... it would have been really difficult. Best to plan ahead if you plan to pregame before a game and arrive early! Good selection of shareables. We didn't try any of the mains but the nachos were good to split!

What an interesting local bar in Minneapolis! Our group wandered into this bar shortly after…read moreattending a wedding at the Church of St. Agnes right around the corner. Once we walked into the bar we could tell immediately this was a local dive bar for the surrounding area. To paint a picture most of the people who were at the bar at 3pm on a Sunday were an older crowd (50+), one lady was wearing a shirt which was dress-length with a cat plastered on the front, and in the corner, to my delight, there were various arcade games which cost $1 to play. I'd definitely recommend this bar if you're looking to escape the surrounding summer heat after a wedding and get $3 beers. The bar offers cheap beers on tap and arcade games in the corner which you can entertain yourself with. There's a jukebox which also doubles as a free photo booth (we may or may not have taken multiple free photos). Since we were a wedding party of men in suits and women in cocktail dresses we definitely got a lot of side eye from the local crowd (also probably due to our poor decisions to play a few Nickelback songs on the jukebox) but since we were in a large group we had a blast!

New owners! Fabulous people and a great new vibe, from the new owner. Big change..it appears that…read morethe new management actually likes to have... customers! We are looking forward to maybe an expansion and events in their super party room. Cheap drinks, and they have a sign for bingo. If their upgrading the bar turns out as absolutely spectacular as the upstairs apt remodel (you can see it on a real estate site) it will be great for the neighborhood.

Just had lunch here. Great service and food. Best of all is the support to military and police…read more Keep up the great work!

Great location but still not the same original Eagle street! Our server was amazing and our food…read morewas good but they seem to be short staffed... Food - I got the Minnesotan which had a roasted jalapeño, pepper jack, bacon, jack sauce, siracha hot honey; good flavor but very messy. Drinks - I got a rum & coke with a couple Kona big waves. Again, the space is great but it just doesn't have the same feel as the original...

Fantastic venue for Belgian beers and hardcore music. We got there for happy hour before a Bane…read moreshow and you can't beat a $5 Chouffe and fries. The bartender was super welcoming and helpful to everyone that came in; even once the show had started and it got crazy. They serve food during the show, too, so it's nice that you can just walk in and out of the bar area and still hear the music. The acoustics were decent and the sound folks did a pretty good job. The fries we got, however, were pretty disappointing. They were billed as "frites" but didn't have any of the double-fried crispy goodness you want. They were basically unseasoned steak fries. At least the dips you get are good! If I were in the area I'd definitely stop in for a few happy hour beers and food! Can't speak to the other food but fries probably aren't worth the full price.

This place is 3 stars. The bartender was lovely. The beers were cheap and tasty, I had the organic…read moreBlack IPA and the Cherry Chouffe which comes in a 8 oz pour because it has a high ABV. Both were delicious. I like dark beers and these two didn't make me feel fatigue or heavy / bloated. The vibe is a little grunge, a little beer hally, and a little rock all combined into one. They have a ton of live music throughout the month although my trip, which was 530pm on a Tuesday didn't include any. They have a garden / smoking section out back with 3-4 picnic benches that felt really huge. I could definitely come back and would even consider a show here. Reason why I knock it down from 3 stars to 2 is because when we walked in, one of the managers gave us such a dirty look. And when we said hi, he gave a half hearted smile and turned back to doing his audits. Sure, everyone has a bad day. And perhaps he was reacting to something different. Nevertheless, I was ready to get my drink and be out. Was hungry and wanted food but decided rather spend my money elsewhere.