Stopped in here Friday night with my husband. Honestly, we were looking for a relaxed, no-frills dinner, and when we arrived, we realized that we likely picked a place that was on the opposite end of no-frills. Restaurant Aubergine isn't the fanciest restaurant ever, but it wasn't really the super chill space that we were looking for. :D We sat on the patio, it was a nice summer evening, and our waitress was very pleasant - so the night was off to a good start. We each had two cocktails, two appetizers to share, and we split a main entrée - Total came to about $200. I'm really glad we ended up splitting an entrée, because if we each had our own, it just would've been a waste of food. The drinks were strong, which is how I prefer them, so no complaints from me. Grilled Zucchini: This was fine. I loved the crispiness of the onion rings, and wish I could have a separate order of just those, but the batter left me wanting a little bit more seasoning and zest. I also wanted more crème fraîche, and decided I wanted less of the actual zucchini. This isn't something I would likely order again in the future. Sabodet Croquettes: These were good, and my husband claims they were the best croquettes he's ever had. The meat inside was a welcome surprise. I would order them again. Grilled Pork Chop: This is probably the best pork chop I've ever had in my whole entire life, and I don't say that lightly. It was so juicy and delicious, I couldn't get enough. I wanted to pour the sauce charcutière into my mouth, and the cabbage was absolutely divine. I cannot wait to have this pork chop again! read more

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Five stars. We're so grateful to have Aubergine in the neighborhood. We came for a special date night and it absolutely delivered. The patio on a Wednesday evening was picturesque, relaxed, and distinctly European-feeling -- which fits so naturally with this stretch of Selby. Between the historic buildings, brick lanes, walkability, and other thoughtful neighborhood spots nearby, Aubergine feels like it belongs here. The croquettes were excellent and an easy recommendation. The duck was cooked perfectly; its accompaniments had an unexpectedly bold and intense dressing, but clearly very intentional. The grilled walleye was more straightforward, but beautifully cooked, and we appreciated the MN Indigenous sourcing. Marissa was fantastic -- knowledgeable, attentive, engaging, and genuinely fun. She made the evening feel personal. Great wine selection, fun cocktails, and the whole experience felt worth the price, particularly knowing the restaurant builds an 18% living-wage/service charge into its model. Excited to come back, dine indoors, and see how the seasonally responsive menu evolves. Aubergine feels like a refined, thoughtful addition to Cathedral Hill and exactly the kind of neighborhood business we're excited to support. read more

Restaurant Aubergine - Wide angle of patio from the corner - French Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Tasting experience so a tasting menu Very full and very hard to talk Ratatouille croquet best item of the night. Great item Green bean salad with beef ham was good Lake trout very good Grilled pork & peppers very good and loved the pepper Paris Brest very good with blueberry compote Server was Samuel W We will return and try again read more

When I was a young, very young professional I lived in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood and loved this amazing restaurant called Cafe Zander, a chef-driven American restaurant. It was amazing - even the renowned twin cities critic, Dara Moskowitz (sp?) described it as one of her favorites. Sadly it closed in 2008. The space where it was located is still partially occupied by Solo Vino and the remainder has cycled through a number of restaurants, most recently Revival. Like a phoenix from the flame, a new restaurant - worthy of Zander's legacy- has arisen in the same location. The food and cocktails were outstanding. I failed to write the names of the items down but we enjoyed everything. THe menu is small but still more items we wanted to try than we could possibly eat. I loved the patio setting as well. HEre's hoping this restaurant sticks around. read more

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My husband and I were transported to Lyon at Restaurant Aubergine. We had the bone marrow starter and wow. What a strong start to the meal! All I can say is I can't believe I'm a fan of jellied eggs now? Both of our main courses and drinks were equally as impressive. Our favorite being the duck. This is a place for people that love to try bold and unique flavors in a cozy warm atmosphere. We loved our server, Marissa as well! When they told us the restaurant had only been opened a few days I was so impressed. The staff was busy but not stressed and I appreciated how friendly everyone was. :) can't wait to be back! read more

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I love my husband but he is a very picky eater. I decided to bring him here to see what I could talk him into eating. I ordered for us or he never would have picked a dish. Never mustard for him. Marissa was an excellent server but all of the staff seemed personable and very hard working. Water is never empty and dishes are in constant motion. The size of the dishes are small, except the beef. Order some to share. The Appetizer Sampler is a don't miss. My husband ate his half up right away. The marrow melts, the egg is soft (a great trick) and the tartare tasty. They really need to include more bread. Then the Walleye Dauphine, kind of a walleye tot on aoili. They were very good. Another dish that picky husband happily ate. Next we had the duck. We also ordered a side of fries. The duck is wonderful and the sauce so flavorful you may want to lick the plate. The greens were unnecessary. The duck almost melts in your mouth. For dessert we shared a raspberry sorbet. It tasted like raspberry sunshine, custardy and smooth. My husband devoured everything and loved it. Really wonderful. Don't order the Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Riesling. It is a NA beverage and really has a strange taste. They need some more NA cocktail options. Free parking is available in the adjacent lots. Prices include 18% to be shared among the staff. Tip a little extra for your server. The restaurant is so new but they have it down. They will need to vary the menu for repeat customers. read more

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We visited Restaurant Aubergine for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. Service was friendly and professional, and the waiter did a great job helping us order the right amount for our meal. The food overall was outstanding - the menu featured so many seasonal vegetables and everything was cooked to perfection. Food came out a little more slowly than expected, but they were still in their first few weeks of service so I expect this will improve. Overall a wonderful date night experience, we will definitely be back again! read more

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Wonderful experience dining at aubergine! Spectacular French wine list, fresh menu, the duck was bursting with flavor. the Earl Grey soft serve was a highlight! Our server was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. Ambience is cozy and classic. read more

Restaurant Aubergine - French Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Came here last night with some friends for dinner. This restaurant is located in the old Revival spot on Selby. We ordered cocktails and wine and they were fantastic. The Boulevardier here is amazing. Best cocktail I have had in a while. For food, we ordered the stuffed chicken wing, charred leeks, appetizer sample, lamb entree and pork chop entree. Everything we ordered was delicious. The standout dishes for me were the chicken wing and the pork chop. The chicken wing is really impressive. As expected with French cuisine, the food is pretty rich so keep that in mind. The service is also great. Our server has great energy and was really helpful with recommendations. He added more fun to an already great night. The ambience of the restaurant is fantastic. We sat directly opposite the AC vent so it got cold for a while. We mentioned this to the server and the AC got shut off. Top notch service. Overall a great experience at Aubergine. Will definitely to back. read more

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We came as part of Tasting Collective for a special tasting menu. Everything was delightful either most at our table rating the appetizer croquette the highlight. read more

Wow, what a treat! I wasn't sure I was going to like it here as I can be a bit picky. This is one of the best places I've eaten in the Twin cities for a long time. First, the room is subdued and uncluttered with appropriate spacing between tables. I appreciate being able to get in and out of my seat without fear of setting my clothes on fire from the next table's candle or having a hard time hearing my own conversation. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was perfection. I'm not a big fan of freshwater fish but, decided to try the Walleye Dauphine. So glad we did. Perfectly fried potato "dumping"/"puff" with a subtle flavor of walleye topped with a sheer sheet of lardon atop a beautiful aioli. So delicate and delicious. We also had the green salad. It was very simple and just perfect. For our main, we went for the 2 pound Cote de Boeuf. Divine. Served with the most perfectly fried and salted fries. I really liked the mustard butter and I couldn't stop eating the rye berries. The steak was quite delicious as well. Cooked perfectly and well seasoned. We ended with the Mille Feuille which was also a delight. I may need to return as we will not make it to France this year. Aubergine will transport you to France, if only for a couple of hours. read more

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Have been to Aubergine 5x now and the food is always wonderful. It changes from week to week because they truly embrace the local and seasonal ethos. Prices initially seem more expensive but they have 18% gratuity built in which I appreciate to support their staff so tipping extra is not necessary. Their back patio is beautiful, quiet and shaded even on sunny days. Their service has been wonderful! We have always had Sam and he is a god damn gem. Truly appreciate what Aubergine is doing from an experience, sustainability approach and good food! read more

Restaurant Aubergine - French Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Open since April and about 14 menu changes. They love to experiment and mix up a fresh and seasonal menu. We start with NA drinks. Homemade raspberry soda and Iced tea that they sweeten for you. Unfortunately no free refills. We shared the grilled zucchini. Perfectly fork tender. None of the char tasted burned. It rested on a green creme fraiche that I ended up scooping up with a spoon to the last drop. Topped with non greasy onion rings and a generous amount and size. Both first bites were OMG moments. I got the duck leg confit that I put on a separate plate. Delicious dark meat and skin. Underneath were big radish and greens in a sherry mustard vinaigrette with quartered hard boiled egg. Didn't think I'd be getting a big salad for dinner and I didn't care. I sampled Basil's walleye with corn and chanterelles mixed with a sauce. Don't pass up any dessert here. Basil got the black walnut and chocolate eclair. This dessert was as black as it gets. I got more of a shortcake soaked in rum. Topped with blueberries and whipped cream and plenty of it. For this tee totaler the booze was in the sauce. I didn't leave a drop of that either. Ending with more refills on soda and iced tea. The star was the service from Sam and I'll ask for him every time we go. I also got to meet the manager, Alex who is always giving everyone water refills and sure knows his wine. I had Sam laughing when I said this sure isn't your quiche and crepe place. Selby Ave. has struck gold again. read more

Best French cuisine stateside. Impressive re-do on the space. Something about the ambiance took me back to the New French, remember? They got it right. Impeccable service! Knowledgeable, friendly and loved all the suggestions when asked. Love that it's in the neighborhood. The sorrel sauce on the Walleye was perfect. Lots of mysteries to be discovered. Order the deserts! No pictures this trip...will go back soon Congratulations on BeBe read more

Unbeknownst to me, I came here on day 1 as a walk-in. I was certain they had been open a few weeks already because things went smoothly well. Service was stellar, vibes were on point, and food was delicious. I had such a grand time with by lawyer colleague that I had to come again asap. So I came again on day 2 with my wife. Walk-in otra vez. Let me be a broken record by saying that the service was stellar, vibes were on point, and food was delicious. Had great conversations with staff: Erin, Sasha, Alex, Marissa, and my buddy Charles. Been to a bunch of Michelin restaurants and this place is up there too. St. Paul needs more places like Aubergine. Alex's wine selection was outstanding. Prices were fair if you know enough about hospitality and good wine. Did by the glass, and also bottle. Lovely every time. My fine wine club will love this! Loved: the grilled leeks (with blue cheese), jambon (tons of collagen!), duck (perfect steak alt), and Côte de Bœuf (massive, shareable, and buttery-delicious ribeye). Wouldn't order again: market salad Looking forward to try next time: Appetizer Sampler à l'Aubergine, Pâte en Croûte, Foie Gras Torchon, Wild Lake Trout, and Sabodet de Lyon. Prices are super reasonable for the quality of ingredients and the 18% inclusive hospitality fee already baked into the menu prices. I hear their bar-only, eight-a-day burgers are delicious. Can't wait to bring all my friends and familia here. ¡Felicidades, Megan and Bjorn! read more

A perfect French resto, we went for the first time yesterday, and man - the decor simplicity, excellent ambiance, the simple, super-seasonal menu and the wines... aaah, it was great. Service was superlative and Marissa, a fine people-reader, handled us perfectly. We will be back to try other gems in the menu, and the very French desserts. This place will quickly become a Twin Cities diamond. Oh, it is already! read more

Came here during their opening week. The Jambon Persillé was my favorite. I'm a bit of a picky eater so I was nervous about this one but it was well worth it. Get it while you can as I heard their menu will be changing often! There was a clear attention to detail when it came to both food and service. I will be returning soon:) read more

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As first time diners, we were thrilled with the dining room setting, the excellent waitstaff (Marissa) and quality of the menu! I swear...the pork chop could satisfy three adults. One of the best ever too! Excellent starters and beverages. The wine pairing was appreciated! A fine dining addition to St Paul's restaurant scene! Erik S read more