I got the cakes, eggs, and links breakfast ($16.99), which came with your choice of buttermilk or oatmeal pancakes, eggs, and your choice of sausage. I ordered mine with oatmeal pancakes, scrambled eggs, and pork sausage links. The oatmeal pancakes were fantastic. So fluffy and filling! I could have easily had another stack. The eggs were cooked well, and the sausage was tasty, but they were pretty much your typical breakfast fare. The coffee ($3.75) was also your average diner coffee and came with free refills. My server was on top of things. She always kept my glass of water and cup of coffee full, and she was super sweet, to boot. A touch on the expensive side, in my opinion, for what you get, but if you're in the area and you want a tasty, filling breakfast, this is a good option. read more

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Another local hot spot with elevated food. Such a great menu where you can get breakfast all day. I ALWAYS get the breakfast bowl for dinner and it never gets old. So fresh, healthy and filling - yummm! The food quotes on the wall are the best. It has a charming interior and the staff are always so pleasant and hardworking. Parking can be tough here, no lot and street parking can be busy. It's worth it though. read more

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I tend to judge breakfast spots based on their classic American Breakast, and the one at Highland Grill is pretty average. Everything was prepared just fine, but none of the items really stood out. Especially at the price point, I was hoping for something a little more special. The service was quick, but we were not offered water until the end of our meal, which was a little strange. The restaurant itself is cozy and in a busy shopping area of Highland Park. I'd categorize this as "not somewhere you'd need to go out of your way to visit, but convenient if you're in the area". read more

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Lemon Goat Cheese $4 (Happy Hour Menu) with croutes, blistered cherry tomatoes and balsamic (v) I didn't know we can have just bread and goat cheese and it'd be this amazing. I just wish there's more TOMATOES! Tuesday night is date night. Come before 6 get some apps and cocktail(s) then get your dinner for 2 for $49.95 and get a bottle of wine for $20!!! Foods are amazing, ambiance is super chill! Service is excellent, Our Server is Lia, she's very attentive - gold star standard with smiles! read more

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Hubby and I stopped in for breakfast and loved it! I had the breakfast melt and just devoured it! It was so flavorful. Hubby had the Farmhouse - he said it was good but wasn't anything that blew him away. Our server was so fun - very energetic and friendly. I loved the holiday decorations they have up, and rhe Christmas coffee mugs. :) read more

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Cheese curds are always fire af. Their dipping sauces hit every time. I ordered extra ranch on the side Pierogis were just okay. Everyone seems to come here for the breakfast. read more

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7am breakfast and I loved the vibe of the restaurant that early. We had the loveliest server who kept on pouring me fresh coffee and ice water. I ordered the pumpkin pancakes and they did not disappoint. The favor was amazing and the praline sauce was the perfect match with the pumpkin flavor. I ordered eggs and turkey sausage on the side. Turkey sausage was ok, nothing special but everything was like 10/10. I think my dad wished he ordered those pancakes as well. read more

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The food was superb. I had blueberry French toast and it was so good. I enjoyed every minute of it. And my wifes peroggis were phenomenal. Thw service was outstanding and Riley O did a remarkable job as our Server. She definitely deserves a raise seeinf she was able to balance the busy rush, April 25th. That Cinnamon Caramel Ice Cream is amazing and I would totally agree with the waitress that it would go great with the pies. The atmosphere was great and their funny quote wall was to die for. Loved it. Hands down a 10 star experience easily. read more

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Well worth a 30 minute wait on a Saturday morning. Lively place, excellent food and service. Highly recommend the pork sausage,and the oatmeal pancakes. Delicious. Nice decor. Nice staff. Delicious food. Highly recommend? Yeah, you betcha! read more

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Casual restaurant with solid comfort food made with fresh ingredients and served quickly by friendly staff. The restaurant is decorated like a rustic diner with a large open seating area. The restaurant doesn't have a true bar area, and there was not a dedicated bartender. It's more like a rustic diner with a large open seating area. The no-proof cocktail selection was impressive and fun. Between the 2 of us, we ordered 4 non-alcoholic drinks, a salad, 2 entrees and a dessert. All were prepared with fresh ingredients, presented well, and had good flavors (though some needed additional salt and pepper). The Cucumber Citrus Soda was made of grapefruit, cucumber, ginger, soda. It was served in a tall glass with a large slice of cucumber and a straw. Very refreshing with nice fresh citrus flavor. The Honey Herb Spritz was made of grapefruit, honey, rosemary and mineral water, and served in a small goblet with citrus peel. Also refreshing, but lighter in flavor. Not too sweet, and well-balanced by the rosemary. The Damn Jam drink was made from house-made berry jam, pomegranate, lemon, mint and served in a tall glass with a straw and no garnish. It was very sweet and jam forward. The blueberry basil lemonade was served in a large water glass and a straw. Tasted like frozen blueberries with more subtle basil notes. The beet salad was a bed of crisp greens piled high with generous amounts of red and gold beets, large candied walnuts, grated carrots, and topped with an herbed goat cheese. Very flavorful, especially with the Italian dressing. The stroganoff was artfully presented - fresh mushrooms and slices of beef cooked in a wine demi-glace, tossed with wide egg noodles and finished with dollops of sour cream and dried parsley. The flavor was good, but the dish needed to be seasoned more. We had to add a lot of salt and pepper for the flavors to come through. The seared salmon was served with mashed potatoes, and brussels sprouts with toasted almonds. The salmon was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. The mashed potatoes were creamy and a little sweet, and the brussels sprouts had a good crisp on the outside and a nice honey glaze. The sides needed some salt and pepper too. The carrot cake was great - a very large 3-layer slice, frosted with cream cheese icing and covered in a caramel sauce. The cake was moist and had all the particulates (raisins, nuts, pineapple, noticeable carrots) that a carrot cake should have. read more

We went on a Sunday morning and got seated right away even though it was packed. The brunch vibes here are great. It's cozy, loud (not too much), and bright. We got the hot hash and holly and the blueberry French toast. The hash is my favorite in the cities! I loved the hollandaise on it. The blueberry French toast was really good with the whipped cream cheese, although one of the two bread slices was rock hard. The state fair blueberry and basil lemonade is also served here! Overall a great brunch pick. read more

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I have been visiting this establishment since 2016 due to living within the area and have not really been back since moving away from the area in 2018. I made an effort in returning after all the COVID riffraff and I am happy to say that Highland Grill continues to have it together! When my partner and I used to visit back in 2016 and 2017, Kim, who was the manager during that time, was very courteous to us and would even take one plate off the bill everytime we visited! Unfortunately we do not see Kim around anymore this time returning, but it didn't stop us from having a wonderful experience. The food continues to be good. I have had all the entrées from years ago like Steak & Pierogies, Lemongrass Thai Chicken, Beef Stroganoff, Seared Salmon, and more. They also used to have meatloaf which I loved. However, I do not recall them having Tuna Poke Bowl from back in the days, so I tried it this time. It was definitely a healthy version and not authentic, so I would advise whoever is looking for authenticity to avoid ordering it. However, I liked the combination of all the healthy stuff so I enjoyed it regardless, as a salad bowl rather than as a poke bowl. Appetizers have always just been hitting different. The cheesecurds, the loaded tots, the pierogies, the brussels sprouts, everything tasted just like how they were 5-6 years ago and they were simply savory in the most positive way. I wouldn't change anything about any of those dishes. I tried their beet salad this time as well, and I absolutely loved the combination of beets, goat cheese, carrots, and candied walnuts. I could see that they were trying to use alternative flavors to replace the earthy flavors from the beets and as much as I love beets personally, I appreciated the move. I thought they had an overall generous amount of beets included, which was a plus as well. I love seeing Highland Grill thriving and I hope it continues to be like such. As I move from place to place, I love making an intentional effort to return to the Highland area just for the food here. read more

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The food was absolutely amazing and the staff was super kind and friendly. I would definitely be returning. They have an amazing brunch atmosphere, my friend and I stopped in here after a hike and it was perfect for the occasion. I would reccomend any time you are in the area. read more

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Always top notch food, bakery is awesome. A busy place and service is fast. A favored place in Highland. read more

The service is FAST, the waitresses are always friendly, the food is BOMBTASTIC!! Seriously what's not to like there ? read more

Great food! Farm to table feeling with fresh food and good vibes all around. Very busy during lunch on a Friday but absolutely worth it. Great neighborhood establishment. Recommend! read more

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They used to have the best turkey burgers ever now they changed them and they are disgusting!

I haven't been to the Highland Grill in some time. I was so looking forward to having the Turkey Burger and sweet potato fries, a favorite. it was SO disappointing. The burger was so thin, not thick and juicy like I remembered. There was very little poblano aioli and the lettuce (which was fresh and crisp) dominated the burger. The sweet potato fries were burnt to a crisp. I believe the manager brought out our food and I would think she would've taken one look at the fries and would've told the cooks to make a new batch. They should never had left the window looking like that(major manager fail). When I asked our server, Peyton, if that is what they should look like , she immediately said no and told me she'd get me new ones. The service was great. Peyton was pleasant, cordial and efficient. The food , meh.... read more

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Extremely disappointing experience tonight. I have been a very loyal customer of Highland Grill and have always recommended it to family and friends. Unfortunately, while we were dining, a mouse ran across the floor and continued to move around throughout the meal. I understand that things can happen--especially in winter--but what truly upset us was the manager's response. He came to our table only to confirm that we had seen the mouse and said someone would take care of it in the morning. Nothing from our meal was comped, and we were expected to pay full price despite the situation. It completely ruined our appetite, and sadly, I can no longer recommend this restaurant. read more

We stopped at Highland Grill prior to an event at St. Catherine's due to its proximity. The staff was polite and their happy hour deals run every day. We opted to try the Brussel Sprouts since they were $3 off. Since they serve breakfast all day, I went with the Sweet Potato Hash alongside the rest of our party. When the food came out, the plates were improperly set without mentioning which was without sausage (as one of the members was vegetarian). Luckily, we caught it before they dug too far into their plate but it was a close call and rattled our friend read more

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Great all day place! Food and service were excellent. Eggs Benedict was perfect. Cheese curds were great and the apple sauce dip was a new twist. Would have tried the carrot cake but no cinnamon ice cream. Farmhouse style interior matched the menu. read more

Whenever I eat breakfast it's a constant battle. Sweet vs savory. How do you decide?! Get both, that's what I did when I went here. After every bite I thought I'd been persuaded to each side. They were both so incredible. The pancakes and the hash. It's a little small inside, so take that into consideration when deciding when to go. read more

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Very warm and cozy. Great service, would go back in a minute. Good eggs Benedict. Thick English muffin.. thinner is better. read more

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Stopped by for lunch with my work team and we were able to be seated quickly! We appreciated that the menu had both lunch and breakfast options as well as being super GF friendly. I got the blueberry French toast with some turkey sausage and it was delicious plus a filling portion. Parking is a bit difficult to find, so leave extra time for that. read more

We stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. We did not make reservations and found there to be a bit of a wait. Fortunately 3 spots opened up at the bar which eliminated our wait time. Thank you staff for pointing that out to us! The restaurant is not very large so highly recommend reservations to be safe. We had a picky teenager with us who usually does not like new places. Despite his going on 15, they did allow him to order the chicken tenders off the kids menu which we were so appreciative of. The kids meal came with 3 chicken tenders, fries, fruit and a side of goldfish (he got cheez-its which he felt were even better). He loved his meal which is rare so I think that says something amazing there. I got the Hot Hash & Holly which was fantastic! Everything was perfect and I left with a very full belly! My fiance ordered a special that is not a menu reguar but had eggs and what I thought were potato cakes and he said hashbrowns and all the breakfast meat and he absolutely loved his meal. All 3 of us were loving it and my fiance who does not willingly go to st paul says we should go back, i think that says something. We saw so many meals coming out that looked amazing so I 100% agree that we will go back. read more

Horribly rude host/manager (middle aged male). Snapped at me in front of the whole restaurant for raising a finger to get his attention as he walked by. My boyfriend reiterated that we just had a question once the host/manager had time. He approached our table much later to see if there was "anything he could get" us but would only look at and address my male partner with no acknowledgement or apology to me. The food was mediocre and not worth the poor service or wait. Definitely more of an after church crowd/old supper club vibe and crowd. read more

Four of us went for dinner. Reservations were difficult, and the Grill was crowded, suggesting it served good food. We were most disappointed. Our food orders came all at once. We ordered platters from the "All Day Breakfast menu". The pancakes and poached eggs were cold. They apparently had been allowed to sit some time before being served. The poached eggs were more hard-boiled than soft. The toasts were cold and not buttered. The pork sausage links dry, and burnt. The food was almost inedible. Two person shared a house salad and the steak and pierogies dish. They felt these were satisfactory. The alcoholic drinks were alcoholic in name only. The Bloody Mary had no tastable vodka. The Pinehurst consisted almost entirely of ice chips. Service was very poor. Our server, Rachel C, appeared 15 minutes after being seated, took our orders, brought our drinks and then disappeared until she gave us our check. Water glasses weren't refilled. When she gave us our check, we stated our food had been served cold and that we couldn't find anyone to mention this to. A muttered "sorry" was her response with an offer of a complementary dessert. Based on our experience with the entrées, we chose not to do this. The ambience was, as expected, crowded but pleasant. All in all, however, a most unpleasant experience. We will not return. read more

No waiting early in a cool, wet, Fall Saturday morning. Server was excellent; food was amazing! I love their booths & how pleasant everyone from the hostesses to servers are. read more

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Great place for breakfast and lunch. Large portions at good price. Friendly service as well...they do have gluten free bread, but would be nice if the offered gluten free pancakes and waffles as well... read more

Highland grill is diner on ford parkway that serves great hash browns, pancakes and toast. Service is always quick and friendly! This is definitely a place I would go on a date to, being family, or just chill on my own. Parking can be tough especially during morning-mid morning on the weekends but you can find parking reasonably distanced in the side streets. If you live in highland and are wondering what to eat, you can never go wrong with great diner food! read more

This is the 1st x I've ever been to Highland Grill & it's been quite awhile since I posted a review but this place REALLY deserves it! I'm very impressed. I had the Fish & Chips w/ the Breakfast Salad. I quickly realized the quality if food on my plate was exceptional. The fish was fresh hand battered w/ an entirely scratch made beer batter. There were 2 large portions w/ fries. It came w/ a 1/2 grilled lemon. The fries were hot, crispy & fluffy on the inside. I LOVED the Tartar Sauce the most though. Homemade as well! No jared sauces here (other than the ketchup & mustard). All scratch made! These little extras make a major difference it how this simple classic meal satisfies my palate. My server Mandy & the host Kylie are all wonderful! Both were very busy (Mandy was also bussing) yet so warm & attentive. The price for what you are getting is more that reasonable, though I was told it would be "pricey". I've spent far more on the same meal to find a frozen fish filet I could have bought @ Costo set in front of me. If you haven't yet, give this place a try. You won't be disappointed. For those who have been here, don't forget the Highland Grill. Local gems like this are coming down in droves these days. We need to keep places like this alive & serving for decades to come. PS I now have dinner later since I couldn't finish even 1/2 of it! read more

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This place has gone extremely downhill hill, I've been going here for around 10-12 years and I've loved going with my family. But in the past year only 2 people working there the food took an hour and the workers were slow. Don't go read more

Door dashed last weekend. I had the usual breakfast plate eggs/meat/hash-browns/toast. It was fine, best part was the berry jam that came with the toast. Nothing great, nothing bad, just average. read more

Went for lunch. Seems like more of a breakfast place! Cute diner. Busy area. Good service. Lunch food was just ok!

I eat at Highland Grill several times per month. I have my favorites such as the broccoli appetizer. It's so great I replicated the dish at home (definitely not as tasty but yummy nonetheless). My other favorite is the cakes and eggs dish! It's heavenly. The service is always consistently OUTSTANDING! There's one waitress in particular that is wonderful. She wears adorable earrings and pins. I was disappointed last evening however, when I ordered a cheeseburger without onions and when I got it there were onions in the burger. The icing on the cake was the lipstick on the rim of the class of water! At that point I wanted to throw up. I always always request a straw because I don't trust how glasses are held by wait staff overall. Anyway I was almost at the end of my meal and was looking at the glass and there was the lipstick. I truly felt sick because I wondered if the glass had even be washed! So disgusting. I'm not sure how I missed that. From now on I will definitely be taking a look at the silverware and the glasses of my water. read more

Wonderful experience. Food was great, service attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly.

Highland Grill breakfast special of the day, Crab Cake Benedict. Crab cakes, English muffin, poached eggs, old bay hollandaise sauce, breakfast salad. I've been eating here for years. A hidden jewel located in St. Paul, MN. Breakfast served all day! Everything on the menu is high quality, tasty and looks like a masterpiece. The service matches the food, we always are welcome and feel like part of the Highland Grill family. Well done David and Stephanie! read more

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My last review was from 3 years ago so I decided to update. Highland Grill is one of my go-tos. They consistently have great food and service. From drinks to breakfast, apps, and dinner you can't go wrong. I still love the Perogis and must get them whenever I'm here. They have good vegetarian options and I appreciate that their salads are big enough for a meal. Breakfast is always excellent and I love the variety. I Highly recommend Highland Grill for any meal. You are sure to find something you enjoy. read more

This place is just a bit short from amazing. The service was nice, our server was kind and approachable and punctual. The ambiance is like a country bar breakfast vibe. It's cute and a nice place to gather with friends I got the bachelor salad without blue cheese and it was less than mid. $8 salad at most. The burger was okay ( we asked for med and got it med well) but the fries and ranch were delicious! For $17 bucks I guess it's okay. The short stack was real to its name, short and small. They are fluffy and go well with the syrup. Overall, I recommend you come here for breakfast (much more affordable) or just plain appetizers (happy hour Sunday 1-4pm). read more

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Lunch at Highland Grill started off well as we had a reservation and the place was busy. Parking was a bit crazy but I ended up in the nearby parking ramp for $4. My beet salad was fabulous. The colors alone made it a work of art. It was excellent and just the right amount of food. There were tables outside but with it getting hotter, we opted for a nice air conditioned inside table. Service was good with just the right amount of attention. Very nice lunch spot. read more

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