The food, service, ambience were all impeccable and delightful. Brunch was wonderful and their drinks were too. Lighting and fountains were beautiful, too. I highly recommend this secret garden with delicious food, nestled into the downtown area. read more

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Stopped by for drinks and sat in their patio area. It was very cute. I liked their low proof hidden oasis cocktail -- very refreshing. My friend got tea and the mug was dirty, but they got her a new one when she noticed/asked. Service was kind and didn't feel rushed. read more

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One of the best brunches I have ever had! Truly I will think about these breakfast potatoes for the rest of my life they were incredible. So light, crispy & not at all greasy or oily. The aioli was absolutely amazing. I also found the quiche of the day to be beyond tasty and the mixed green salad was the perfect light addition! We sat outside on the patio and it was so cute. Our service was quick and our waitress was very kind and helpful in both food recommendations & helping us get more shade at our table on a hot day. I can't recommend enough for brunch! read more

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Food was not as good as they recommended and say. The deviled eggs were dry, tasteless and tasted aged, like old wine. The Brie appetizer was no better with less than fresh cheese, and a very sad blueberry onion compote that was sad as well. The bread course with whipped butter that cost $11.00 was the best thing on the menu so far. We shared a Pork Chop Tomahawk that was less than par with a glaze you hardly had. The best thing on that plate was the spatzle and garnish. read more

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Here's the thing...this is a 5-star restaurant if you like to linger and are not an impatient diner. It's slow...on purpose. The food is very good but you are going to pay for it. A stunning historical restaurant with the best patio on the east side of the Twin Cities, and a cozy private basement perfect for a romantic nightcap or private after dinner dessert. The bar is smaller but dripping with history. The main dining room has a couple of fireplaces which are a real treat on cold winter nights. read more

Ambiance 1/5 - outdoor patio was great, except for the abundance of mice scurrying under tables 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 read more

The food at W.A. Frost truly is something to enjoy. We started off with the deviled eggs, then worked 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. read more

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Been here a few times now and every time I attend.. always impressed. Came here on a Wednesday to celebrate a birthday and there was only one waitress working, and I had my doubts but DANG she did WELL! I had dropped off flowers to be waiting on the table as we arrived and she set them on the table for us, I had also asked for champagne to be on the table, and boy, did she deliver! She was really great at what she did, she floated from table to table well timed, not overbearing and got the job done wonderfully. We ordered charcuterie, spinach dip, porkchop, and steak. All the food was incredible! The steak was cooked to perfection, the fries were nice and crispy. The porkchop was big, full of flavor and super juicy. The spinach dip is a personal favorite here.. thick, gooey, cheesy, and decadent, served with crispy bread to tie it all together! The restaurant itself is so nice and romantic.. great ambiance, classy, old school vibes. Always love coming to this part of St. Paul. WA Frost is a place I will choose time and time again! read more

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Huge patio w/ beautiful landscaping & trees for shade. Attentive, unhurried service, interesting drinks & amazing food! A lovely way to brunch. I'm sure it's spectacular at night w/ the lights in the trees. Appears they even have an outdoor bar. read more

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Beautiful romantic restaurant in St Paul Perfect spot for a glass of wine downstairs in the basement , it's moody with the ambiance, fireplaces and wooden panels Food is just okay, drinks are also great on their stunning patio garden but it's gets busy in the summer read more

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We had an amazing, leisurely lunch and felt 100% like we were in Europe. Service was impeccable. Food was on point. Wine delicious. Breeze was free! If you know, you know. Loved it so much my sister plans to get married here! read more

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My family loves this restaurant! We've come here for cocktails during the winter and celebratory dinners on the outdoor patio in the summer. A great place for any occasion! I love the historical aspect of the building and atmosphere of the outdoor patio. From our last visit, we tried the pesto pasta, chicken entree, and the trout entree. All of them were delicious and made with fresh ingredients. We made a reservation in advance but they didn't seem too busy. Thanks for the great meal! read more

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Valentines brunch here was lovely. I love all of the natural light coming in. Our server was so sweet and had a great sense of humor. They even gave the woman roses upon entry, thank you hostess! We like the artwork hung up and the fun decor. It is a little spendy, but very nice place. They even had balloons and decorations for Valentine's Day!! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about this place. I was worried it was going to be style over substance because of how beautiful it was, but the food was phenomenal! The half chicken is an absolute must have!! I've never had chicken so moist and flavorful! Drinks were great as well. And our service was wonderful! Will be coming back. 1000/10!! read more

What in the world happened to Frost? It used to be an incredible place to dine, but on our last visit, Sept. 10, outside on the patio, I and my two friends were hugely disappointed, and then just a bit angry considering the prices. Whatever dressing (supposed to be Green Goddess) they put on my Cucumber Crunch salad was awful. My friend ordered the "half chicken" ($45!) which was only a leg and thigh over what she said tasted like canned beans with soggy corn bread. The only reason I'm giving them two stars is because the hamburger and the cocktails were okay. I understand they may be closing and this may be why. read more

Came here for happy hour in the lounge - beautiful vibe, decent prices, but nothing too extraordinary. The oysters were delicious and even though they were served without a vinaigrette, it still was amazing. Not in the HH menu but still a great dish. $26 for 6. Got the fish sandwich and was not impressed. It was good, but nothing special. The fish patty was a perfect square - almost like it was store bought? But not sure if that was the case. A decent sandwich but not worth the $10+. A good meal to impress a crowd, but probably wouldn't return for the food. read more

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While the patio felt like an idyllic respite far away from the bustle of the city, the menu felt limited and lacking inspiration, and flavors of the food were less than inventive. Two of the parties in our group had the walleye with an Andalusian-inspired sauce, which was overpriced and lacking flavor. The $35 charcuterie board was the highlight of the evening. With a bevy of dried fruits, jams, pickled veggies, curated meats and aged and soft cheeses, the combinations to nosh on were endless. Dinner was a delight because of the company it was shared with, and the verdant foliage that dappled the stone walls of a historic landmark, but the actual food was relatively passable. read more

Best patio in St. Paul. Great food when I have visited in the past. Sadly, when I asked for a table, I was told I could order a beverage in the bar and sit down at a part of the patio where there would be a server at 2 pm. Since that would have been 25 minutes wait I git some beverage and sat down to wait. Then I was told there won't be any food or server until 4 pm Really bad communication, and the apology was condescending, like I miss understood and it was my mistake ". read more

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We have eaten many meals at W.A. Frost. Up until today, they have been excellent. Today, however, food and service were both merely good. First, the food. I had the Shakshuka which was, as expected, excellent. My wife had the Chilaquiles, which she loves and has had throughout the western U.S. It is here the food was questionable. It was evident that this dish sat under a warming lamp for an inordinate amount of time. Not a single tortilla chip was a chip any more. They all were soggy and the center of the dish looked like a pile of masa rather than any identifiable chips. The dish tasted good, not great, but the texture was definitely not that of any Chilaquiles we have ever had anywhere else. To the service. We came in through the patio, having parked out back. When we went into the restaurant, there was a sign saying to check in with the hostess on the patio. Nothing on the patio instructed anyone to do that. In fact there were four other groups that came into the restaurant looking lost, and my wife asked if they were looking for the hostess. When they said yes, she directed them back outside. I actually felt somewhat sorry for the young man assigned to serving the dining room as he was also assigned to the patio leaving very long intervals between times we actually saw our server. As mentioned before, it was evident that our meals sat under warming lights for an inordinate amount of time, I'm sure because the server was trying to balance outside and inside tables. One last comment that applies to restaurant policy - the steak and eggs on the menu were served with scrambled eggs. I asked if I could get steak and eggs with fried eggs. I was told no, that the restaurant tries to eliminate substitutions. I leave it to you to figure out if frying, rather than scrambling, eggs is a substitution. Will we come back to the restaurant? Yes, we'll chalk it up to a one off. If there's another, though, it will be our last visit. read more

For the price point, this isn't a dining experience I'd recommend. That said, it's a great spot for drinks and maybe an appetizer. I do think everyone should experience their patio in the summer - I'd give it another chance for a cocktail or two on a warm evening. read more

As this was the first time my wife and I had visited Minnesota, let alone St. Paul, we were recommended to dine at WA Frost & Co. Located at the Dacotah on the corner of Selby and Western Avenues in historical Cathedral Hill that was home to the elite dining classes in the late 1800s, the restaurant radiates these classy vibes per the design and ambiance. To be truthful, WA Frost seemed to have the speakeasy energy back in the 1920s, which continues today between the gorgeous, vine-covered exterior architecture, interior design with its stained glass windows, and the portraits of scantily silk-clothed women that hung on the walls of the bar room and dining room. Seated in their lovely courtyard patio in the back of the building, which is perfect if you are in St. Paul during the summer time as we were when we visited, we enjoyed some delicious cocktails. The Plum mule was solid, made with Japanese me and ginger beer. But I preferred the Sumac Squeeze that was perfection with Pisco, sumac, lime, soda, and pink peppercorn. For food, order the pistachio-crusted halibut cheeks that go wonderfully with the citrus salsa and pickled Jalapeño. The House-Made Herb Porchetta went very well with theMustard Jus. Between the meal and the energy of enjoying it under the stoic brick and sandstone structure with its arched doorways and windows, WA Frost was a great experience to enjoy. read more

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Honestly all around bad experience which was such a bummer. The service was awful. The few times she would come by, she was rude. We had a group of 6 which requires a mandatory 20% fee so it felt like she didn't care, her money was already made. The walleye would have been good but it was cold. Prices are high and portions are minimal. I will not be back! read more

I can't say enough good things about W.A. Frost. Let's start with the atmosphere. We sat on the patio and thoroughly enjoyed it. The building is covered in beautiful vines, large beautiful trees sprinkled throughout, and beautiful flowerbeds and stonework. We started our meal with a nice glass of wine and one of their craft cocktails. My wife is quite the mixologist herself but was very pleased with their Final Argument (often called The Last Word) cocktail. For dinner we chose to share a few items instead of getting entrees. We had the fried green tomatoes, lettuce wraps and the bread basket. It was all so delicious. The fresh baked breads were amazing, the fried green tomatoes were perfect, and the lettuce wraps were very refreshing. Our waiter and the entire staff we encountered were very helpful with the right amount of attentiveness. I highly recommend this place for either a hang with a group of friends or a nice intimate dinner with your significant other. read more

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This is easily the most beautiful restaurant in St. Paul. Located in a historical building and full of fun architectural features, quasi-period decor, art, and curio cabinets filled with fascinating things (from shells to rocks to sculpture and ceramics), the restaurant is absolutely fascinating in terms of environment. It felt very nostalgic. Attentive service from everyone made this feel like you were stepping back to the golden era of dining, but without a hint of stuffiness. The food was great, too. I started with the white bean soup, which I really loved. Silky smooth from the starches in the brand and potatoes, savory from the mirepoix and thyme, and bright from the addition of lemon, it was the perfect start to a summer meal. We also ordered the bread plate--highly recommended. For my second course, I had the fried green tomatoes, which were the yummiest thing I have had in a long while. Easily the best cooked-tomato dish I've ever had, the crisp cornmeal crust combined with the sweet and sour chow chow was a nostalgic treat--it reminded me of what I had always hoped chicken nuggets dipped in sweet and sour sauce would taste like--savory, salty, crispy, tender, and a bit sticky-- but they never did. Add in a bright, herby sauce? Yes, yes... it's a joy. I could have it for every course and be thrilled. I was also lucky enough to steal a few spears of asparagus, along with some of the crispy potatoes and a corner of the burrata. It was delicious, and the orange-infused balsamic drizzle did not stand a chance--everything else on the table was dragged through the drizzles left on the plate. Yum. For the next course, I enjoyed (greatly enjoyed) the pasta. A creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, huge leafy greens, and a generous heap of Parmesan came together to make a pleasing collection of flavors and textures. It was excellent, and with the generous portions (and my first- and second- course gluttony), I have lunch for tomorrow. For dessert, I had the pineapple brown sugar cake. It was a unique dish. Soft and tender, with a layer of melty pineapple and a light streusel on top, this was a very gentle cake. It came with brown butter ice cream and a pineapple chutney that had extra depth from paprika. Each part was delicious on its own, and together? Well, it was a synergistic delight. I loved it. The only downside was that there was a mix-up with our first round of drinks. I ordered the non-alcoholic brut and my companions each ordered cava. I was really excited to have found a truly dry NA bubbles at first, until I ordered a second glass. The second glass was different. It turns out that I had accidentally been served the alcoholic version first. Our server apologized profusely, and I am pretty sure the mistake happened at the bar. I am looking forward to coming back to try their mocktails, but I probably would not order anything that could be confused for an alcoholic version. read more

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Lunch menu very limited. Burgers or two salads is the extent of it. My burger was tasty enough but I was unimpressed, average quality bun and French fries only option. Frost's has reputation for excellent food so this all was a disappointment. Service was adequate, no hostess. Solo waiter did his best but was constantly running between seating people, taking and delivering orders. Outdoor patio setting is absolutely beautiful! read more

We captured a gorgeous wedding celebration here, and are so impressed by their ambiance, service, and food + drink at WA Frost & Company!! This team is so clearly pros at everything they do, and you can quite literally feel the stories and decades of togetherness that have flowed through this beautiful space! Cannot recommend enough for a date night, a celebratory dinner, or even an intimate wedding ceremony and/or reception!! read more

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I've been to WA Frost many times and have been delighted by the ambiance, service, food, and drink each time. Most recently I went at a less busy time around 3pm on a Saturday. We grabbed a drink at the bar and made our way into the lower level, where we claimed a quiet and cozy little nook with soft seating all to ourselves. My cocktail of choice was the Strawberry Swing and boy oh boy, it might have been the best cocktail I've ever had. I obviously had to get two! While the patio is favorite spot to grab food or drinks in the summer, definitely make a point to stop by in the winter for a different vibe! read more

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This is a great spot for a Christmas lunch/brunch! It gives off a beautiful vintage & cozy vibe, we loved stopping by after the St. Paul Christmas market. Since we had just had a bite at the market, I opted for a smaller lunch with a soup and salad. The Pumpkin Bisque was absolutely delicious, I wish I got a bowl! The Mixed Greens was fine, exactly what I was expecting - I liked the parm pieces on top! I also had a nice cappuccino. Wait times were a bit long, but we were also a large group. I'd love to come back here and try a nice dinner out! read more

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Excellent food, pleasant & knowledgeable serving staff members. Ambiance is warm & welcoming. Christmas decor absolutely beautiful. Lots of large windows, dark wood through & don't forget the 'Speakeasy" downstairs. Outdoor patio is great! read more

Sometimes you just need to splurge. But where? I had never been previously to WA Frost, even though it's been around since 1975. A concert brought us to St. Paul and we decided to give WA Frost a go. Walking into the restaurant, I was reminded of similar antique bed and breakfast homes, although you can neither sleep there, nor have breakfast. However, I was also reminded of an art gallery, because every inch of wall space is covered with paintings. It's a wonderful ambiance and it fits perfectly with the 1800's Selby Avenue address. There is also a bright and sunny patio, for those who like to dine outdoors. The food was five-star quality, for sure. Everything was excellent. I love lamb, but it's difficult to find in the Midwest. I found it hard to resist ordering the Lamb "T-bone" with roasted pearl onions, on a bed of macadamia puree with pea shoots (according to the menu), which seemed like spring green lettuce to me. Yes, it was so good that I picked it up at the end and gnawed on the bone to obtain every last bit of meat. It was cooked perfectly and had no gaminess at all. I would not have complained if instead of one lamb chop, I had two -- or three, but it was excellent. My wife ordered the sun dried tomato cappatavi pasta, which are cork screw shaped pasta noodles. She said it was superb and based on my tasting, I agreed. For dessert, we split a Crème Brûlée which had a topping as smooth and hard as a Minnesota lake in the dead of winter. I let my wife crack it open because I am the perfect gentleman. Beneath the shell, it was much, much, much tastier than the average Minnesota lake. The custard was smooth as silk and the taste was perfect. I did resist licking the bowl, but that was a challenge. With one glass of wine, tax, and gratuity, the bill for two exceeded $100. However, based upon the excellent service, food quality, and ambiance, this is still a good value. One needs to splurge now and then, and this is a good place to do it. read more

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Disappointing!! We made reservations to have dinner with friends, and were looking forward to a nice dinner out. We were seated quickly, and our server greeted us right away. Our waiter took our order, and brought our drinks. The soup was fair- under seasoned, and our server must have been busy somewhere else, because he wasn't around to give us another round of drinks. The apple salad was good, the lasagna was good, the Halibut was good, and the walleye was terrible! I would describe the walleye as dense, heavy with the breading, full of bones, and fishy. I stopped eating the walleye, it kept getting worse with each bite. Our waiter didn't ask how the walleye was, he just took the plate with 2/3rds of it left. There are many places to eat in St Paul, and WA Frost is not on my list of great restaurants, or one to recommend to friends. read more

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The patio is lovely, but we were disappointed with both the menu and the food that was served. A brunch menu on a Friday for lunch was all that was available. So one of us had a traditional breakfast, eggs over medium. Well, the eggs were like rubber and the toast was cold. So we asked for it to be redone. The eggs were ridiculously under cooked. Two others were served cold quiche. Pretty disappointed, as this place has always been a favorite. read more

I hate wasting money and I hate bad service even more. Tried WA Frost for dinner Friday and to make a long story short we sent back something that wasn't good. We ordered other items to replace what was sent back. When the bill came what we sent back was I'll on it. The manager did not want to take it off the bill. Instead he said he'd give us a gift card. This was frustrating because we shouldn't have to argue over $20, I'm not gonna pay for something that wasn't eaten, and I'm not coming back so why would I want a gift card? He handled it, but it should have been done without me explaining these things read more

Great outdoor patio. We didn't have reservations but were able to grab a table on the wicker patio end by the patio bar. It's a bit confusing because they said it's open seating for the wicker tables but most appeared to have a reserved sign. The lemon pepper chicken wings were good but there was a lot of feathers still on there. My friend ordered the wagu burger and enjoyed it. We split my fries. Overall food was good, service was good and it was an enjoyable summer patio experience. read more

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Bea-u-tiful historic building and neighborhood with a gorgeous patio. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We previously had reservations here but were unable to be seated because the kitchen was having issues with their gas in the building and they gave us a $20 coupon to use at a different time. The beef carpaccio was delicious and well seasoned. My pasta entree was creamy and the pasta was cooked very well. My husband got the Duck and his only complaint was that the cut was pretty small. Would definitely go back! read more

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You just can't let summer go by without a meal or happy hour at the WA Frost patio! A tradition for me, and always so much fun. I would phone ahead for a table (because it's so popular!), but yesterday afternoon I met friends, and we walked in and sat by the patio bar in an area that is called "limited service" -- which meant we went to the bar to order drinks and apps. Easy. The weather was perfect, and since we were there at 4, there were happy hour food and drink specials. The food was beautiful -- loved especially the generous hummus plate. We ended our meal by splitting a crème brûlée, so good that I don't have a picture--it was gone that fast!! read more

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Service was poor, food wasn't great. Half of the plates were garnish and very VERY small portions per dish. We were also brought the wrong dish (they ended up fixing the issue politely which is appreciated, but still unfortunate that the issue was there at all). The menu was also very confusing. The ambiance must be what people pay for because nothing else about the experience was worth it. If you desire a fancy dinner that doesn't have good food--go for it. If you actually enjoy eating, this isn't the place. I understand that it was supposed to be "high class" with the smaller portions, but I wasn't expecting such small amounts of food. 2 small dishes and 2 drinks was over $100. Very disappointed. read more

The best! Food, service , ambiance. Not only the best patio, inside is very cool, dark, dim vibes. Both up/down bars are great. Love this place. read more

28 Sept 2025. W.A. Frost outdoor patio, evening. 70th birthday for my best friend who had never been to W.A. Frost before. Bryan, our waitperson, was absolutely fabulous. Very engaging, intimately familiar with the menu. I wanted to give him a well-deserved shout out for excellence as he helped our foursome. Food and ambiance were excellent, as usual per my experience. read more

Dinner at WA Frost is always nice. We were seated in one of the dining rooms with a fireplace which was very welcome as it was very cold outside. Good server with a good knowledge of the menu offerings. Started with a mock old-fashioned, dry January. It was as described on the menu, but a little sweeter than expected. Started with bread and brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were very good and the size of the serving was hard for 3 of us to finish. The bread was very nice. I had the halibut which was excellent. My wife had the walleye and it was among the best she has ever tasted. The other two people with us had the stuffed pork chop with succotash which he said was very good and the duck leg confit which is listed as an appetizer but she had as an entree and couldn't say enough good things about her choice. No dessert. We love WA Frost. Great outdoor patio in the summer when the temperature is better than 4 degrees! Parking can be an issue depending on the time of day/evening, but we were early enough to find spots in the parking lot. read more