My best best friend chose this place as her wedding venue. Since I wasn't familiar with Vandnais…read moreheights, I didn't really know what to expect. It turned out to be a really beautiful building with multiple rooms, tons of windows and a beautiful outdoor area for wedding photos. It was definitely spacious enough for a large wedding party with plenty of room to spare! They also had adequate seating for all the reception guests that showed up after the vows with an enormous dance floor. The only thing I really disliked was the total disregard from management. They had promised my friend that they would put up window shades to block out the sun so the ceremony would be more intimate (she put down a $500 deposit) As soon as we noticed the shades were not assembled, we contacted them. They completely denied ever receiving any deposit and dismissed us in a very rude fashion. They didn't even attempt or offer to fix the issue. I found that to be super tasteless and unprofessional. Not sure I would recommend this place after reading previous reviews.

Great location for large events. Have used it many time for business and it always has weddings…read moreplanned. Highly professional location with a great staff that helps and is very understanding.

Came here for Father's Day at 5pm. We used to go to Chaska but that closed…read more We had the Cajun Onion Rings, Cheesesteak Lucy, PB burger, Smashburger. They were all delicious and the waffle fries were great too. I asked for the Crooked Bloody spicy and it's probably the best one I've had and can't beat the $6.75 HH price! Service was ok, server was nice enough but seemed felt like we were on a short leash - like we had to give our order & preferences in a particular way or she won't get it. Ambiance was as expected for a burger place, will go back cos it's one of our go-tos. Hubby got his burger free for Father's Day!

I had never been to this restaurant and we stopped in on a Friday around 1230 our party of 3 was…read moreseated in the bar area. We had great service and good food my portion of the power bowl was big enough to take some home to have for supper. Our server was also helpful with answering questions about the shuttle service they have for Wild games and other events .

I chose this restaurant for my b-day dinner and it did not disappoint! Definitely a place for…read morefoodies; it's not fine-dining, but their food and drinks are creative and high quality. It was crowded on a Friday night and a bit loud as a result. The dining area is decorated with tons of cool artwork, giving off the "good taste without being pretentious" vibe that is also reflected in their menu. The service was stellar! Our waiter was cheerful, present, and attentive. Made the experience so much more enjoyable. Everybody in my dining party loved their food. The standouts for me were the East Fried Pride taster, the mocktail flight, and the chicken & waffles. Highly recommend, especially for foodies looking for a great experience without (completely) breaking the bank.

Wow. Happy hour here is amazing. A great deal and a great restaurant…read more Here is the rundown: Bacon & Egg Teaser - so great my husband ate 2 East Fried Pride - excellent pork belly Shroomin - it was just okay and I love mushrooms Fried Chicken Buns - very good Yellowfin Tuna Tostada - very good (me), excellent (husband) Smash Burger - EXCELLENT, we both agree that this ranked #1 or #2 EVER Dome Dessert - really good but the buttermilk is a contrast John's Candy NA drink - Excellent Riley was a great server and we had so much fun. Street parking and casual. HIGHLY recommended!

Bravo! My new motto is to bring trains back. My family visits Union Depot regularly for local…read moreevents such as the Saint Paul Art Crawl, local craft shows, to get steps in the winter and last year took the North Pole Express for the experience. I'm proud to announce that this year we finally booked a 6-hour train ride from Saint Paul to Sturtevant which is near Milwaukee, WI. We had a wedding to attend and rather than drive 5-hours, we decided to add another hour on the train and be hands free and comfortable. It was the best decision ever! Showing up to the depot 30 minutes before departure vs. 2-hours at an airport was the biggest flex. The depot is also very sanitary and has great security. There's even security in the women's bathroom so big kudos there. Depending on the time of your departure, shops and coffee might not be open but again, this is not a travel spot you need to be at hours in advance so that wasn't a knock for us. The Borealis Amtrak was the train we took and adored it. Was it super updated and high end? No. Did it have an upper and lower deck? Yes. Was the leg room out of this world with feet resters and chairs that reclined basically all the way down? Yes. Was there great overhead space for luggage and only 2 seats per aisle with no middle row ever? Yes. Was there a snack cafe? Yes. Did we see fall foliage out the windows? Yes. Did we play on electronics the entire ride? No. We looked out the window for 6-hours watching nature, seeing tons of deer, bodies of water, etc. If you're even considering a short trip to Rochester, etc. DO IT! This is the greatest adventure ever and it's affordable. Staff is beyond friendly and helpful especially for us as first timers. As I am pregnant, they even let us move into the family line and board first. We also saw a huge catering service towards the elderly population where they escort those who need extra time before the family line and encourage them to sit downstairs to avoid the stairs as there is no elevator. My husband and I look to book a longer trip in the near future in one of the sleeper trains going to see the mountains. I cannot vote for this more. Enjoy!! Toot toot!!!

Union Depot is a hub for transportation. Gateway to the Twin Cities where you can get on Amtrak,…read moreand several bus lines. The building itself is historic and beautiful well worth the visit just for the art and architectur. You can visit some truly unique business, grab hot snacks from the fun vending machines, or get a great meal at 1881 Eating House. Start you skywalk here and come back for cocktails.

Came dancing here on a Thursday evening. There were many cave "rooms" interconnecting. There was a…read morefull orchestra of 10+ live musicians. Lots of folks dancing Swing, fox trot, and salsa. Definitely a family affair with dancers of all ages enjoying themselves. Beginners on the sidelines and couples who obviously dance a lot together heating up the dance floor. It was so fun!! Didn't get a lot of photos- was too busy dancing! Would love to come back and do the tour. And return to dance more.

While looking for things to do while we were in town and this popped up and I'm glad we decided to…read moredo it. It was a little different than what I expected but an interesting experience nonetheless. Our tour guide absolutely made the experience. She was so fun, upbeat, cracking jokes, and so informative. Hearing the stories of what happened in these caves in the past was so much fun.

The Reading Room is an excellent space for an intimate wedding. There were about 150 guests and the…read moreceremony took place in the front of the room, with elegant tables behind for the plated dinner reception. Waitstaff circulated with hors d'oeuvres as we waited in the receiving line, keeping everyone engaged. I loved the library theme, from the Save The Date library book cards to the tables identified by famous authors. We were seated at Dickens, our dinner preferences printed out on beautiful bookmarks. The three-story ceilings are reached by massive bookshelves with upstairs hallways for reaching those high books. The flowers were gorgeous and organic and the catered food was delicious from salad to dessert. It's not an inexpensive venue, but it is warm and intimate once you get here. We ran into detours, slow trains, and closed roads so we had our Uber let us out about a 1/4 mile away because we were about to be late. We literally made it in as the ceremony started. Road construction, closed roads, detours, and slow freight trains don't show up on your travel map!

A stunning interior historic space and building. If I were doing research here, I think I'd find it…read morevery enjoyable. Using it as a meeting space wasn't the greatest, since the speakers had power point presentations with lots of writing, and because the seating had to be deep and narrow, it was hard for those in the back. Sound also was splotchy, and the bathrooms are small and at the front, so you have to walk in front of everyone to reach them. As a stop to see something beautiful--it's a must if you're in this city.

We parked here and went on a bike ride so we could end at 7 Vines. What beautiful grounds. There…read morewere so many seating options. We opted for a spot on the covered patio. There were several others that also thought that was a great place to enjoy wine and conversation. I chose the red wine flight and my friend did a custom flight. I thought all the wines were delicious, deep red color, robust tastes. We also munched on a cheese tray. It was a good amount for two people. Cheese, fruit, nuts, and crackers created nice combos of flavors and textures. Service was excellent. It was a great place to relax and regenerate after a long bike ride.

We made a stop here for some wine and to enjoy the beauty on Sunday, and it was an amazing time. We…read morewere seated right away and our server was Jenna. We tried a few different flights of wine and flat breads and enjoyed the beautiful view of the vineyard. The place is truly breathtaking, and at the time, they had live music playing outside. Jenna made some very good recommendations and made sure we had everything we needed. ::Caution:: I still gave this place 5 stars because this has nothing to do with the service or the quality of the food or location, but we were picturing a nice, calm brunch, sipping on wine, not a Chuck E Cheese experience. Apparently, we were upgraded to the deluxe Chuck E Cheese package and were seated around lots of parents who decided to bring their young kids to a vineyard. The kids were running wild around tables and crying and screaming. Not one parent corrected their kids' behavior and just let them run around like free-range chickens. There were also people complaining that there were no non alcoholic drinks that they wanted at a vineyard. When I went inside there seemed to be no kids indoors. While another group could not control their kids and kept knocking things off the table, including glasses of wine. No one seemed to mind outdoors because most of the people had young kids, so be warned that this may be a possibility, so research your days before you go. Overall, if you remove the kids running wild and crying, the service was fantastic, the wine was good, lots of parking, the ambiance was incredible, and the food was good.

Excellent course, friendly staff and reasonable pricing. Very glad we chose to make the trip.read more

I was very nervous about getting back into golf again after an 8 year hiatus. The staff here were…read moreall very kind. I also am from a small town where golfing as a single is common. Here, not so much. So I got paired with 3 others. It wasn't so bad, everyone was there to have a good time. Also brought my daughter for her first time. Nice and calm course to teach her the game.