It delivered! The food was delicious and the staff was…read morefriendly. The food was classic American, but elevated throughout. We left happy! Burger, chicken sandwich and Brussel Sprouts all yummy!

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.

The food at W.A. Frost truly is something to enjoy. We started off with the deviled eggs, then…read moreworked our way through the mussels (with the bread basket of course), lamb belly and then ended with the dirt cake and cheesecake. The deviled eggs had a wonderful smoky flavor from the smoked salmon, if you enjoy deviled eggs you will definitely enjoy this. I also loved the flavor of the broth from the mussels and I do recommend getting the bread basket to soak up the additional broth. I enjoyed the lamb belly with the zucchini, however the squash blossom stuffed with ricotta wasn't my favorite. If you don't typically order dessert I would absolutely recommend trying the cheesecake. It is hands down the best I have ever had! Cheesecake funk is where they get it from and I need to figure out a way to buy it directly from them because it is amazing. Overall, I highly recommend you enjoy the patio at W.A Frost.

Ambiance 1/5 - outdoor patio was great, except for the abundance of mice scurrying under tables…read more Server 5/5 Food 3.5/5 Outdoor dining was very welcoming however the amount of mice running around was so off putting. Doors to the inside part or the restaurant were open, I can only imagine what is happening in the background. Everyone on the patio was commenting about this. I looked in the landscape and couldn't locate bait stations. I'm sure there are some but clearly they are not effective. The mice at the end of our meal was so disappointing as we enjoyed our meal (burger, tomahawk pork chop and NY steak). Cleanliness and pest control cannot be overlooked, especially at a $190 bill for 2. Please please please do something to remedy this issue

Group of six before a Fiddle Christmas concert. Brooks…read moreManhattan $18. Good Beef short rib stroganoff $32. Very good Citrus Sunset Martini $16. Very good Seafood Fettuccini $29. Very good. Server was Elle. Was very nice

This spot is so well hidden! Right in the heart of Saint Paul in a nook of infamous Rice Park. Such…read morea cool spot to check out, with a full bar and plenty of seating. Many fancy events were taking place while we were there. The menu is extensive, with many food, drinks, and desserts. We only had drinks at the bar but were very impressed with it! Will be heading back for a meal soon.

Lunch here seemed the perfect tonic after two days and nearly a 6 hour delayed arrival on the…read moreEmpire Builder. I can only envy the locals for having access to the 1881 unlike this 'soon to be home New Yorker'. I had the Wedge Salad, which was covered generously in fresh tomatoes, all the bacon and blue cheese crumbles one could wish; and the add-on grilled chicken breast was truly unbelievably good!! All large lunch salads I've ever had could only wish they were so good. Impeccable table service, but there's also a large bar and plenty to look at in the beautifully restored Station Head house. Going to the train station for dinner if you're not traveling seems like an odd choice, but I truly encourage you to make it. I needed greens after two days of Amtrak food, but everything read well on the menu. I'm sure you won't be disappointed with whatever you choose.

We moved to a magnificent 1900's old renovated building 1/26 in Lowertown and are EXTREMELY happy…read morewith all elements of this location. We both grew up in NYC's suburbs/ worked in manhattan until 2000 and then moved to VA MN FL and back to MN. The well discussed homeless situation we find in outstanding meticulous control by the very attentive St Paul Police who know the community on a first name basis. (Weekends you don't see them, and during the week only spotted. They never approach us.). I have worked with the impoverished communities in Harlem, Boston, Richmond, Va and Mn as a volunteer and a few full time positions in Boston. Catholic charities has done a REMARKABLE job supporting/effectively aiding the entire homeless community in the Twin Cities! As a result, we are very comfortable walking anywhere during the day and early evening. So with great joy we joined hundreds of others on St Paul's famous " Train Days" with family and grandson. Then we went to 1881 for a light lunch for the first time. They were happily packed, and all the diners were voraciously downing their meals for a considerable time. I saw a beautiful " fish and chips platter" and will definitely come back to try it for dinner. The setting, ambiance are stellar! The main majestic thrilling lobby of this venerable giant ELEGANT old train station-- more beautiful than NYC and Boston's but similar to those in the Canadian Rockies ( took the Canadian Pacific northern route in 1970 w 70 lb backpack fr Vancouver to Detroit... unforgettable). This majestic rare location....makes the dining experience unique and wonderous! We both had excellent martinis expertly prepared and their famous French onion soup and salads. Our family ate croissant sandwiches and a wonderful egg dish. Beautiful exhilarating awe inspiring places like this have almost completely disappeared all across the USA. Old world cooking and meticulous good delicious seasoning is also FAST disappearing. Places like this desperately NEED us to survive. HIGHLY recommend!!! Enjoy!

Service and ambiance was great but the burger was way way over salted. I told her mostly in case…read morethe cook was inadvertently over salting all the burgers. She shrugged me off. She offered to take half off the bill but because I ate it anyway she put it back in the bill. Which is fair, but at the same time kinda bitchy from a customer service point of view. And then automatically gave me the bill without me asking for it or if I was finished. It's an awesome burger and i hope this was a fluke, But it still left a bad aftertaste in my mouth beyond the salt.

The food was amazing my favorite item on the menu is Chicken Fingers or tenders or stripes…read more Service great Ambiance is good Been going here for early hockey game

Great food and excellent service! Will definitely eat there again! The lamb chop fell off the bone…read moreand the pudding actually made me "hum" like a little kid! Love, love, love!

Where to start.. Joan's is simply delightful, start to finish. The service is excellent,…read moreprofessional and quick, and the ladies are absolute dolls. For the food, there is not one bad thing on the menu. I personally love the milk bread to start, but all options are equally lovely. For the second course, the beef tartare is some of the best in the cities, but if that isn't your scene, the heirloom tomato's are divine. The third course is where creativity shines through, each one has its spunk. For the fourth course, the braised short rib is a must, it's everything you want it to be without being too heavy or overdone. They never miss with the fish, so definitely check out the market catch. I could write a love letter to the brown butter pudding, it's sweet, it's salty, it's lush, it's delicious and I would go back just for that. Joan's is a special experience and I think everyone in the twin cities should get to enjoy the experience that is Joan's in the Park.

The food wasn't as good as we remembered and expected. Service was decent and the mansion is…read morebeautiful.

As a horror & supernatural lover, I was glad that I finally crossed this off my MN restaurant…read morebucket list. Unfortunately my gf and I didn't see any ghosts or haunting but we experienced very delicious food for her special birthday dinner! My torchio pasta dish was very savory and nice. Noodles were al dente, and the sauce wasn't too watery or thick. My girlfriend had the malfade and she expressed satisfaction. She is also the biggest French fry lover you'll ever meet so I had to opt in for the frites (rosemary garlic). You know the sides are good if you couldn't put them down because that was what we did. The aioli sauce was very delicious and tangy too; highly recommend. The mansion itself is very beautiful, like my gf lol ;). I'm a huge sucker for gothic architecture so seeing this in person was a delight. Likewise with the elegant interior, which I love how they didn't change too much and have kept some artifacts and belongings of the building. The server was also exceptional, wish I had gotten his name, but he was very nice and receptive. He and the staff even provided a complimentary birthday cake for my girlfriend, which was well made; very moist and sweet. Need to go back to this place.

A side is increíble! I love coming here for the vibe of the restaurant and quality of the food!…read more The chicken dish, I can't remember what it's called is sooooooo good!! It's incredibly comforting and just hits the spot if you're looking for a rich meal!! The ribeye is incredible, honestly all the food I e had here is great! They have an outdoor dining area and they open up the garage doors on nice days! The service is great! Everyone is so nice and gives great suggestions on the different drinks and food.

Delicious brunch spot with a cute interior. There is outdoor seating which is nice on a warm sunny…read moreday. We had a reservation at ~09:45am, and the restaurant was decently busy. There were still some empty seats around, so perhaps the earlier the better. The Tiramisu Cold Press was pretty good. I didn't think it was anything special though since it didn't seem to give the "wow" factor that would make me want to come back just to have it. Biscuits and Gravy were okay too. The gravy was delicious, but same sentiment as the Tiramisu Cold Press in which I didn't feel like it was anything too special. It is still good, and a beautiful brunch spot to catch up with friends Service was alright. Our server was nice! Though we were a bit confused since we had like 2-3 people asking to take our order? And towards the end I had asked for a to-go box and wasn't brought one, until another server asked if we wanted the check and I had to ask again for a to-go box. Nothing crazy though, I can overlook it since the service we received wasn't bad at all. Overall, food was good, interior was beautiful, and service was okay. It is a solid brunch spot!