My friends and me spent a couple hours here on saterday, and it was great time. The staff were very pleasant. We got great service. This bar has a great vibe, I can't wait to go back. read more

This place is so cute. We walked in at 11:08 and they don't open until 11:30 and they very graciously sent us and served as immediately. At 11:30 we were just finishing up our meal. I had the fish and chips it was amazing. Super crispy fish very meaty and not separated from the batter. French fries are frozen fries the kind I really like. My husband had the shrimp tacos I stole the shrimp as I don't like all the rest of the stuff on there it was amazing. He really liked his tacos. My friend had the porketta Cubano and she went for the spicy giardinero she said her nose was running but it was totally worth it. The sandwich was very good. She had fries also. Highly recommend this place It is a little pricey. But good ingredients are expensive read more

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On an unseasonably warm day in October, we decided to hunt down a patio to soak up whatever was left of the residual summer sun. This place looked like a solid spot for some classic bar food and it did not disappoint! Upon walking in you're greeted with a small but charming pub, but as you continue to walk, the back opens up to a large parking lot patio with full sun! We ordered an old fashioned and a beer to cheers a new job offer I had received, then Fish & Chips, and the Porketta Cubano Sandwich. The meals were hearty and cooked well, very large portions, and hit the spot. I love the addition of giardiniera to add pops acid to break up an otherwise meaty & cheesy sandwich. We street parked behind the building in a residential area and walked to the restaurant. If you're looking for a great patio, standard, yet slightly elevated bar fare, and good vibes, this is a great spot! Note: the patio had lots of bees. read more

Iron Ranger - Old Fashioned & Beer - Sandwiches Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Great patio, good service and great food that you cant get anywhere else. They just opened a new cocktail bar as well if you want a little bit of quiet. Perfect location as well read more

Hey, this place is pretty cool! We opted to pick a place we have not ever been to before. It has a typical bar scene feel, not too bright, not too dark. Their bisects two eating areas. We were put on a wait list since they not take reservations for less than for in the group. The bar and restaurant was semi-crowded due to the MN United game going on. We bellied up to the bar, and a couple were nice of enough to offer us their seats, since the match was almost over (thank you nice couple!). I will say it was a passionate crowd in attendance rooting for the home team, so if you're a United FC fan, this is the place to be. Sitting down at the bar you'll notice the bar is kept clean of empties as well as the bar surface. I would characterize the bar offering s as average. There is not a large array of liquors and liqueurs to make some craft driven specialty drink. They have all the basics to make your standard cocktails. I will note that they have a decent bourbon list. The tap list consisted a spectrum of beers that should appeal to just about anyone's palate. The menus is plenty fun. They obviously have the standard bar-fare; wings, cheese curds, hamburgers etc. One thing stands out and rightfully so is the Porketta. If you like pork roast, you'd think you had died and went to porcine heaven. There are several offerings of dishes that have Porketta. The poutine has Porketta, cheese, French fries and of course the gravy, Nachos with Porketta, and a few sandwiches with the Porketta. We could not really make up our mind so ended up ordering the BWCA salad...because you should mix in a salad in once in a while, and we ordered the poutine and the three Ps (Porketta sandwich, Pasty, and Potica) fully intending on taking a bunch of food home. Boy, we chose well! The Porketta was amazing as I hoped it was, and the pasty was huge, and is served with a side of gravy. I will drive out of my way to eat the Porketta. Note the Potica was a wee bit dry, so I would pass on that sweet. On the service side, even after all the soccer fans cleared out, the service was certainly on the slow side. Not sure why, my wife and I were two of maybe four bar patrons. This is located on Grand avenue, and we know how parking is here. PRO TIP: there is parking in the back, and if the Bank is closed, use their parking lot. read more

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My brother and I had a retirement lunch with our extended families on a Sunday afternoon. The Iron Ranger helped us make a plan and gave us a dedicated private space and server. The food was fantastic, the drinks were quick, and we all had a great time. My non-Iron Range family members really enjoyed all of the Range food, especially the potica. The crust on the pasties were perfectly flaky. My biggest "thanks" to Tom and crew for making our day special. I strongly recommend!! read more

The food was amazing service was quick tho extremely busy. The owner came over and visited with us since we were from the range. Cant wait to go back! read more

Hate to be this guy but I'm ALL about the tall blonde. Pretty sure she gets hit enough but if the food was average I'd still come in lol. The service was superb and she was kicking a**. So about the food.. chef and the cooks be bout the life. That bacon blue had the PERFECT amount of blue cheese. It had chunks and it was creamy, the meat (PAUSE) was juicy and the MF was soft as cuddles on a warm winter night. The cheese curds.. if I was with myself man I could have me if I was a beer drinker had some beer but I could have had me a nice bourbon!! I bet the beer drinkers definitely get the cheese curds like all the time. I can eat the cheese curds without dip EASILY!! I didn't catch the waitresses name but I want to say to the tall blonde thank you for telling me about the cheese curds and the wings. Those f**king dry rub wings!! It's either somebody from Texas or or black man from the hood that made those wings. They are crispy flavorful and moist!! Bruh how you get it like that?! I'm not shameful about my game cuz you know what I did after I went back to the smoke shop I came back place the order online and a ANOTHER order. Pretty sure if I did it on the phone.. I could have added another patty but I need that option online orders. Lastly the only thing negative I must say or request from ownership or management can we please get tap/apple pay!? This is clearly a spot for 21+ adults we don't walk around with our cards. I had to rely on my buddy to pay my bill. That was embarrassing. Let's get with the times huh?? I love the look of this place it's fun. I didn't really get to check out what the bourbon selection is like but next time. I forgot to say something about the fries.. those motha f**kers were SO DAMN DELICIOUS!! I DIDN'T KNOW FRIES COULD BE SO GOOD. Just maybe we can do a spicy ketchup (wink). I know it's not going to happen but I'm just saying maybe a seasonal item?? Chili please. I feel like y'all don't do chilly in the midwest or something?? All the snow we don't do chili?? It's criminal I swear (crying sad face). I could easily see myself becoming a regular here. read more

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Friends and I sat in the back patio and it was super nice with multiple umbrellas! Perfect for happy hour. The server recommended the fish tacos and they were good! My friends got the turkey burger and beet salad. The mangorita I got was super good! It seemed the menu had multiple strong drinks if your up for that vibe also. Only took a star away since my friend didn't love the beet salad, she didn't say it was bad, but felt the beets weren't as "firm" as she would like. I took a bite and it seemed good overall, but I've also never had beets before lol read more

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This place has been such a fun addition to Grand Ave. Note that it is a small, dark bar. But have pasties and porketta on the menu, two things synonymous with the Iron Range. I always sit at the bar, just like the ambiance of it better. They also have lots of local beers on tap a d the bartenders are always fun. read more

Cozy environment and exceptional staff! Everyone who works here is super friendly, and Amanda often goes out of her way to accommodate happy hour groups. Highl read more

Food is ordinary to below par. Service is ok but not exceptional. Ambiance is the best thing about this place - cozy and comfy. I wish the food was at least as good as the location and ambiance. Get a better chef, please! read more

What a fun place! Tiny but mighty for sure.. we sat out on the patio. Our server was amazing, the food.. SO GOOD! And the live music was on point. Love that the patio is dog friendly as well. I had the porketta sandwich which was so flavorful and moist. And my friends had the fish and chips, which I was a little jealous of and will be getting the next time I go! read more

Experience was totally grand! Ate in patio area, which I didn't even know existed. Had a delicious Harvest Salad - generous serving amount of all the ingredients (pear, goat cheese, walnuts, etc) and my partner had a cabbage-spiced meat dish he liked, with yummy fries. But the chocolate cake we shared was exceptional - not to be missed if you like chocolate. We were told it was made by the restaurant. We are coming back for live music - perfect setting for it! Thanks, Tom the owner! read more

Iron Ranger - A very-Chocolate cake with Bridgeman's ice cream - Sandwiches Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This place is awesome! Came here for lunch on the way to a football game. While not a huge place, hubs and I were seated right away. The hostess and waitress we had were both super nice and attentive. Cool, relaxed ambiance with a nod to the MN iron range. Had the pumpkin spice old fashioned- not something I would normally order (Old Fashioned purist here!), but OMG it was awesome! And the food.... Wow! Decided to try something different than the usual burger type thing I'd go for. The porketta sandwich was like nothing I've had. AMAZING. The bread was warm, soft with an awesome crispy crust. And the meat was so tender and flavorful. The fries were delicious- crispy, not greasy, perfectly seasoned. These guys know what's up. Will definitely be back. read more

Iron Ranger - Pumpkin spiced Old Fashioned. Yummy! - Sandwiches Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Went to iron ranger after the twins game on Sunday. Staff was very nice and attentive. The food was absolutely terrible. Had the pepperoni flat bread. It was worse that a tombstone frozen pizza. Which it probably was a frozen pizza. Zero flavor. No cheese or quality pepperoni. Dry rub wings. Over cooked. Small no flavor and really crunchy. The worst food I had since high school lunch room food. The burgers are really small and bad French fries. Dont go there for food. read more

Fun theme and good food. Parking is difficult. Wish this place had a food truck so I can get it without driving to a busy part of town. read more

Awesome food, great staff. Amanda was superb. She checked in repeatedly to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was fun an relaxed. Try the chicken wings with the Ranger dipping sauce! You will not regret it. read more

Nice vibe, mediocre for, poor service. $4 add on for very small order of fries. My final bill was adjusted without my knowing. I left a smaller tip based on the service...about 10%...to later discover $10 had been added. My complaint isn''t about the money...it's the priniple. read more

Had the Chicken Avocado Sandwich and tots. Food was decent. Great iron range theme bar and restaurant. The server was wonderful, the place was quiet for a Saturday lunch, the atmosphere was amazing. Little hidden gem of a place. read more

Iron Ranger - Sandwiches Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The food is amazing, our waitress has a memory for days and the Establishment is clean. We will be back for the Nachos! read more

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My friend and I sat at the bar and the bartenders were really unprofessional and rude. One made me a martini that had olives stuffed with garlic and didn't tell me, and when I said I couldn't drink it and would like to re-order, she said she'd have to charge me. Anyone who knows dirty vodka martinis knows that you never serve anything like that before telling the customer. They were rude and ugly to me and my friend from then on - ruining our evening. The pesto sandwich however was very good. Afterward (the next day) our clothes smelled like they had been deep fried - very heavy fried oil smell in that place. read more

My wife and I were in St. Paul for lunch before the Minnesota MLS Loons game and I did some research on Yelp and I came across this gem. It is right on a main drag and we were able to park right in front of the establishment for a one hour parking spot. We asked for a spot on their lovely patio on a perfect day and we were immediately brought two ice waters. Refreshing. I ordered a hazy IPA from Lagunitas from my home state of California and a porketta sandwich with slow cooked pork, green pepper aioli, hot giardiniera, and provolone on some of the best baguette I have ever had. The pork was super juicy and I upgraded for the side salad with Caesar dressing. The salad was super solid, with fresh greens and lots of fresh ingredients. Our server was perfect and checked on us a couple of times, the perfect amount and enough to bring me a blood orange IPA from 21st Amendment. Highly recommended place. Pretty reasonably priced too. read more

Iron Ranger - Outside - Sandwiches Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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I had the pleasure of dining at Iron Ranger recently, and I was thoroughly impressed. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with a beautiful wood-panelled bar and a vintage tin ceiling. I love the theme of the Iron Range (haha). We sat on the patio ... It is a great spot to enjoy a meal on a nice day, and the live music adds to the festive atmosphere. The food at Iron Ranger is simply delicious. I had the Porchetta Cuban which I'm still thinking about. They also have tots which is perfection. The staff at Iron Ranger is friendly and attentive without being in your face. They were happy to answer my questions about the menu and make recommendations. Highly recommend for your next patio adventure in St Paul. read more

Went to iron had a hamburger and fries. It was absolutely delicious. The best I will be back. Keep up the good work.

LOVE IT here and the patio is where it's at in the summer time. The nachos are HUGE! The wings were amazing! Can't wait to come back. read more

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This review is for the business's delivery service quality. On the Yelp page and on the website, Chow Now is listed as the delivery vendor. I ordered online and was given a delivery estimate of 45 minutes. The delivery time came and went, and I reached out to Chow Now when I was informed that they had already tried to contact the restaurant about the status of my order with no success. Half an hour after the expected delivery time, starving at this point, I called Chow Now back and they found out that the restaurant had cancelled my order without informing anyone. I am now trying to get a refund, but this is not guaranteed because for some reason, Chow Now has to confirm with the restaurant that they can approve the refund. A complete waste of everyone's time. Restaurants, please don't offer a delivery service if you can't be reliable and communicative. read more

My wife and I are from Hibbing originally and our kids tools us to the Iron Ranger for supper on our 40th anniversary. Food and service were both terrific. We had an excellent time and look forward to going there again. read more

Extremely Poor Service. We visited Iron Ranger today to celebrate Mother's Day. I was very excited to go as I am from the Iron Range and the website and Instagram pages were very enticing. We got there and were seated right away. The server was polite but did not give any real introduction to the place. I had to download the menu to for the taplist, I needed to access the internet to get it as my phone service was very slow. I had to ask for the password. The waitress asked for my preference and was able to make a decision. So we ordered. She brought my beer and then about 5 minutes later my husbands wine came. At that time we ordered our lunch. While we waited we drank our beer/wine. All of our beer /wine was gone and still no food. A couple came, ordered drink, then ordered food, and then received food. We were still waiting. Finally got our food. My husbands food was nice and hot and mine was cold. I mentioned this to our server, she did not apologize or said she would take care of this. She asked me if I wanted her to take it back. I said I wanted my food hot. I was taken aback with that, no I want to pay money for cold food? Anyway she brought it back, and then said do you want another wine/ beer? I said, well since we had to wait and drank our drinks while we were waiting. The food was good. My problem was all service related. No care by the server to ensure we were satisfied or go to bat for her customers. No, we paid full price for people to not care about if we were happy with everything. And, not apologizing for bringing cold food. Ruined my Mother's Day. read more

I hope this place makes it! Such a delicious iron range BBQ style Place in St. Paul! We were all pleasantly surprised! Sandwiches are flavorful, hearty, and amazing. Cheese curds are so worth it, some of the best I have had in quite some time at a bar! Downfall is they only serve beer and wine - no hard liquor options available. I had the sangria which is well worth it for a bar/restaurant like this. Their patio is awesome - so cute, quiet and spaced out. Staff is super friendly and Covid protocols In Place! Inside seems quite tight and small so hopefully they can make it work in warmer months. Best of luck to this place - highly recommend! read more

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Delicious ...my terrific fish & chips were served hot. Everything was delicious. (Hot is a thing with me, if it should be hot I want it hot. Not warmish) read more

Really nice sports bar/restaurant, some great options on the menu, really no complaints. We came here on a whim one night and were pretty satisfied with a very shareable salad and the fish tacos. The tacos were pretty good, not absolutely amazing but they met my expectations - flour tortilla, crispy-fried fish, decent sauce. The salad was really fresh and hit the right notes for what we were hankering for, and the house vinaigrette pairs well with it. read more

Iron Ranger - Cobb Salad. - Sandwiches Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

This place is a warm little nook on a cold winters night. The pesto flat bread was large and cooked perfectly. the burger was fantastic and the fries had great seasoning. It was also nice that they had a hazy IPA on tap from Bald Man Brewing. Servers were prompt and pleasant. read more

Iron Ranger - Sandwiches Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

Delicious food. Wonderful service. Lovely seating options both inside & out. Also pet friendly. read more

I've been here twice now and both times service was slow. We waited over an hour for our food on a Tuesday night while other tables around us got food long before we did even though we arrived first. The food is decent depending on what you get, but could have been hotter this last time. I don't think I will be back unless it's just for happy hour on the patio. read more

You never know. Driven by a couple hundred times, finally stopped in tonight. Exceeded expectations. Busy Saturday night; service was friendly and very competent. Had the 3 P iron range plate with pasty, potica and porketta sandwich. Really good, pasty surpringly delicate, bread on sandwich excellent and fresh. Sat at the bar, but there's a great looking patio. Hopefully a Grand Ave mainstay in spite of recent closures. read more

staff wasn't helpful at all, pickup order took 20+ minutes longer than schedule and staff ignored me. food was fine but not worth the price or hassle read more

Great local neighborhood bar and restaurant - grand avenue needs more places like the Ironranger. You will not be disappointed, good food, great service, and nice atmosphere. And the owner is a gem of a human - Tom Forti is one of the best - he makes an incredible old fashioned! read more

Great place and awesome tribute to the Iron Range. Feels a little divey in all the right ways. I met a friend here for some after work beers (perfectly fitting, a childhood friend from the Range!) and it was everything I could have hoped for - authentic decor, a big Highway 61 sign on the wall, photos of all the Iron Range water towers, a Bob Dylan coaster propped up behind the bar, dim lighting, wood paneling, Hamms pint glasses, and chill bar tenders who fill your beer when you need it but otherwise pretty much leave you alone. Yes, yes, yes. There are plenty of tables for groups small or large and a rather tasty looking menu that I'd definitely like to sample in the future. This time, however, we just stuck to beer at the bar. One pint quickly turned into four in this casual, relaxed atmosphere. Happy to have discovered this little treasure and absolutely will be back. read more

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It's been a few years since this little, inviting pub with influence stemming from the northern Minnesota iron range has been open and here I am literally kicking myself that I haven't visited sooner. Owner Tom Forti has something special with this place slingin' hearty northern Minnesota staples from filling pasties to porketta (very similar to Italian porchetta). The atmosphere beckons for you to settle in and stay awhile, and the service is impeccable to the point where we almost wanted to invite our server to sit and eat with us. It made for an amazing date night and wifey and myself decided to split a few things recommended by our server. What we ordered: Spicy Jerk Sandwich ~ slow-cooked porketta, jerk sauce, roasted pineapple, Provolone cheese, red onion, and house coleslaw on a baguette. **I'm the first to say I'm not a huge pineapple fan unless just on its own. Unless it's cut with a generous amount of heat. This sammie does it beautifully with a level that's not quite "MN Nice" yet not an inferno either. The porketta is tender and juicy and the baguette is nice and soft.** Iron Range Nachos ~ Porketta, onion, giardiniera, olives, tomato, green peppers, Cheddar Jack, Mozzarella, salsa, and sour cream. **I'm forever ruined after having porketta on nachos. Especially adding the spicy giardiniera, the combo just steals the show. High points for the super tasty house made salsa as well!** If this delicious food isn't enough for ya, they also just got a full liquor license so you can toss back them cocktails as well. They make a mean Jameson and ginger if you need a recommendation. I was Livin for that. read more

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