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    The Commodore Bar & Restaurant

    3.5 (165 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dressy

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    Catherine C.

    If I was married to a restaurant, it would be this one. I love you, Commodore! I love all things Gatsby, so if you're into F. Scott Fitzgerald as much as I am, you'd feel right at home. The décor, the photos on the wall, the chandeliers, the ceilings and the floor tiling are all the raging 20's and 30's. The building itself is an historic site, and the Art Deco interior is stunning. It is said that F. Scott Fitzgerald himself lived upstairs during his early years of living in Saint Paul, his birthplace. This is one of the few places I've seen in Saint Paul that has Scallops on their bar menu and it's a staple feature, not a special. And I've gone on my fair share of Scallop searching over many years scouring the best places to eat in the Twin Cities. My friend and I will leave no Scallop uneaten. I'm talking 4 or 5 full seared scallops, not $30 for 2 measly morsels that leave both partners wanting more. No sir, not here. Their Herb aioli is fabulous with the Scallops. We also enjoy the bar Fries, simple enough, but oh so tasty because they have this seasoning on the fries that is just so delicious. The other good items are the Sliders, asparagus sides, steak, and desserts. But oh. Food menu aside, their cocktails are phenomenal. They recently featured their 7 Deadly Gins, serving in October and November. I've had one of them, but I kinda want to try them all. I had Lust. It was the most superb cocktail I've ever had in the Twin Cities. Why is it so good? It's beautiful as well as strong. It comes with 2 parts that you mix together. It had a flower floating in it. An orchard, if I'm not mistaken. It contains my most favorite cordial. Green Chartreuse. It's pure love inside a glass. Well, actually, it's Lust.

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    Vee V.

    I LOVE the decor. I want to move in. Make reservations. Yeah, there's a parking lot, but you're better off sliding in the first street spot you find, the lot is always full. I've been here for happy hour and dinner. When I went for happy hour I learned this place does not have happy hour. Fail. $12 for each drink. They make some damn good cocktails, but then the bill comes and you're like "80% of this is liquor?" Oops. When I came for dinner there must have been maybe four other diners, besides me and my fiancée, that were under the age of 60 in the ENTIRE massive restaurant. I'm not hatin' but I was not expecting an old folks home. There was literally no diversity, aside from staff. Ok, on to the drink and food rundown. I'll try to be quick. Drinks - I've tried like 5. The Commodare and Root and Rye are my favorite because they came with garnishes I could eat. Food - Get the toast for sure. Rabbit Rillette is the winner on flavor, BUT I had two large bones in mine, which having bones in my mouth doesn't bug me. However, I wasn't expecting it, my fiancée didn't find any bones in his, and I really wasn't into picking it out of my mouth at this type of restaurant. I'd gnaw the heck out of a chicken bone tho. Ham and cheese croquettes, and deviled lobster eggs. Yes, more please. Yummy bread. Buttery focaccia and some raisin walnut thing. I usually try not to fill up on bread, but I ate it all. Except the butter was too hard, which isn't a bad thing if you're like me and probably spread more then you should on your bread. Smoked salmon salad, meh. The salmon was a bit dry, and I wish the horseradish cream dressing had some zip. Pork schnitzel with wild mushrooms, and truffle spätzle. Oh my god. I didn't want to stop eating this. Chocolate soufflé - Every dish came quickly until we got to dessert. This thing took forever. Then it sucked. Service was excellent. The end.

    Enjoy a classic cocktail in a classic setting in St Paul
    Jim R.

    This place is worth a visit for the ambiance alone. I'm not usually a feng shui type of person but there is something about this place that just feels right - its really hard to describe. It's not hard to imagine yourself an extra in the Great Gatsby movie or other 1920s period piece with the black and white floors, classic cocktail bar and Fred Astair movies showing (silently) off on a screen in an adjoining room. Its the kind of place that makes you want to sit, relax and nurse a stiff drink while you chat with your buddy or date. There are several dining rooms and and upper and lower bar so even though it was busy, it never felt crowded on the Thursday night that we visited. To be honest, while the food was good, it is so overshadowed by the cool interior that even if they served cardboard it would be hard not to have a great evening - especially after starting with a stiff drink. My buddy and I started with the bacon wrapped dates (fine) and the ham and cheese croquettes (just ok) - the menu leans to old school classics, followed up by a classic waldorf salad (also fine). For mains he had the pork schnitzel (he really liked it) while I had the pan roasted beef tenderloin (tasty) and finished with another classic, creme brulee. Again, solid food menu but certainly not 5 star food. Service was fine but not too too special, but that's ok, we were happy to just bask in the cool space and catch up. Recommended.

    Amy H.

    Well monthly dinner club gave the commodore a try. The ambiance was a hit. The bartender was clearly overwhelmed for he was very, "dry" and unwelcoming. The food was not one of our best. Cheese curds were very good and the dipping sauces made them even better. Lobster eggs, not a fan, but some did enjoy them. Rib eye was good and lamb chops were 50/50. Beef bolognese was a major let down and the scallops were good but neither special. Desert wasn't worth mentioning. So all n all, we wouldn't go back for the food but for a drink or two we would.

    Even the hallways are lovely.
    Lenore K.

    This place is simply beautiful. It's like drinking and dining in an old film. The food is good, but honestly not what I come here for. I could get the wings or the steak as good and probably cheaper at a lot of places in town. Who cares? None would have the beauty, the atmosphere embodied by the Commodore. For drinks, this is truly top notch. Martinis, Cosmos, Margaritas even are all superior. They pour just heavy enough on the shots with high quality mixes. Appropriate to the decor, they know how to make a drink. I have found the service to be consistently good and friendly, even at very busy times. They handle a party of ten as well as a party of two, a refreshing change from the many venues that seem to be disorganized and downright whiny about groups. The lot is large, but in busy times parking can still be a challenge so plan ahead. It's best to first try this gem at an off peak time to really soak the beauty in, hassle free.

    Gnocchi
    Jen E.

    This is an interesting restaurant housed in the bottom of a condo or apartment building. Small parking lot. The atmosphere is totally cool. Made me feel like I was in The Great Gatsby. Modern, yet also has a feel of the older sophisticated times. I enjoyed an amazing cocktail! I ordered the gnocchi, which was light and delicious. Not a huge serving, but just enough to have you satisfied. My companion ordered a curry cauliflower dish which had really great flavors. Another friend ordered the veggie tempura, which she enjoyed. Another friend ordered the burger which he also enjoyed. I think we all enjoyed our drinks immensely. The wait staff was superb. There appeared to be a fun party going on in the private room near us. Most people were dressed up. The food was great, the drinks were great, great wait staff, and I think I enjoyed the atmosphere the most!

    Zach V.

    Great atmosphere at this classy, art deco-inspired space with American fare and libations. Originally opened in the 1930's, The Commodore has a cozy and upscale feel with the addition of small tables and padded furniture that will make it hard to leave. There are multiple rooms to help guests feel like they have their own "area" when they drink and dine helping customers feel like they have privacy and reducing some noise. The drinks were amazing but the food was just ok. The Commodore and Old Fashioned were our favorites (went with a group of 8). We loved the dark cherry flavor of The Commodore and punch of whiskey with the Old Fashioned. The Lobster Deviled eggs good but needed more seasoning and larger chunks of lobster. Great option for deviled egg lovers from a nice play on the dish. It's even a good option for those who don't love deviled eggs because there aren't overpowering additions of mayo and mustard like traditional deviled eggs. In terms of food, I got the Commodore Burger which has All Natural Ground Beef, White Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, and Tomato Jam served with Commodore Fries. The burger was cooked well and was nicely seasoned but the tomato jam was far too sweet. The Walleye was good, but small for $28 and the rice was bland. For dessert, the Pot de Creme had a good coffee flavor but tasted like coffee flavored whipped cream and didn't have much body or texture elements. The cheesecake however, was delicious. Great addition of the blood orange glaze and strong white chocolate flavor throughout the entire slice without being too heavy. Overall, 3 or 4 stars but I give it a 3 for the slow service and average food. 5 stars for the pure aesthetics and amazing drinks

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    Stopped in for a drink and delicious commodore fries after a show in St. Paul. The setting is absolutely amazing.

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    Ok food. Bartenders weren't very friendly. Service was standard. Ambiance felt old school. The sound of music was on the louder side.

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    This is one of the gems of Saint Paul! If you are looking for a Art Deco themed night, this is for sure your spot!

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    1.4 miWest Side

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    4.2(314 reviews)
    0.5 miWest Seventh
    $$

    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.

    Living in the cities for over two decades, I think I've heard the most about this burger. I had…read morehigh expectations, but left felling... meh? The service was friendly, but frankly slow. It was hard getting drinks or refills. They were out of sausage and turkey for their breakfast items, but willingly made adjustments to their dishes for free. Three of us got the burgers in our group and only one of us thought the burger lived up to its reputation. Apparently I'm a burger snob now. I still don't think I'll find one better than Saint Dinette. (RIP )

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