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Downtowner Woodfire Grill, Saint Paul, MN

Downtowner Woodfire Grill

4.6 (3889)
$31 to $50
American
253 7th Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
"simply beyond the ordinary"
"****" - Kathie Jenkins - Saint Paul Pioneer Press

Downtowner Woodfire Grill specializes in Persian fire roasted meats, grilled steaks and chops, and gourmet wood-fired pizzas. The atmosphere is warm & lively offering 2 fireplaces, a full bar with 3 fountains and live jazz. The restaurant offers free parking with convenience to both the Xcel Energy Center & Ordway Theater. Downtowner Woodfire Grill also provides a full menu for breakfast & lunch, and a children's menu. This cozy restaurant serves a great plate as well as provides an experience to savor.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Breakfast
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please email wendy@downtownerwoodfire.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    A fireside space that offers privacy for meetings/ special events. The room seats up to 34 people or up to 50 people for an appetizer buffet with standing room and 3 high top tables. The room has a warm, cozy fireplace, AV equipment available, and customized menus for your group.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Paul
  • Cross street
    Chestnut/ Walnut
  • Parking details
    Parking next to the building or across the street next to Burger Moe's & Domino's
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at the corner of our block.
  • Entertainment
    Sunday breakfast is accompanied with live piano.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,889 people are saying

Downtowner Woodfire Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Overall

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Food

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Service

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Ambiance

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Best Value

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Healthy

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Great for fine wines

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Romantic

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Downtowner Woodfire Grill offers a cozy atmosphere with "excellent service and food quality." Conveniently located near the Xcel Energy Center and Ordway Theatre, it's perfect for pre-event dining. Guests rave about the "wonderful service and amazing food," making it a reliable choice for both regular outings and special occasions.
3,889 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Minneapolis - St. Paul6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Been coming to The Downtowner for years and it has never disappointed us
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Excellent! Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  2. Gerry VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul106 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant with a slightly quirky menu that's still easily mainstream. Great location a couple of blocks from the Xcel Energy Center for games and concerts, and a couple more blocks to the Ordway Theatre. Great service and friendly staff and really good food.
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded 5 days ago
    That's great to hear. Thank you for your review! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  3. Rick

    Minneapolis - St. Paul8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful ambiance, delicious food and friendly, capable service. What’s not to like?
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Awesome! Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Christine

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The hash browns had no flavor and seemed old The omelette no flavor The waitress was not attentive Forgot things we has for Not a good place to spend hard earned money
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for your review and for your feedback. We are so very sorry for your experience. Please call 651-228-9500 and ask to speak to a manger if you would like to discuss it further. We hope to have you back!

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  5. Leanne

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliable and high quality service and food. So many restaurants start with a bang and fizzle. The Downtowner is consistent.
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded on June 24, 2025
    Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Brad

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food quality. A perfect location before our concert at the Ordway!
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded on June 24, 2025
    Fantastic. Thank you for your review! We're so happy you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  7. Nicole VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    So convenient and yummy when going to the Xcel center.
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded on June 24, 2025
    Awesome. Thank you for your review! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  8. Bob

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Over the years I have found Downtowner Woodfire Grill to be a very good place for family breakfast/brunch. Service is always professional.
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded on June 24, 2025
    Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  9. Jeffrey

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed our dinner overall. Our waiter was a little unattentive but not excedingly so. The steaks were cooked to order. The accompanying vegetable skewer was underwhelming but the steaks were tasty. Parking is sketchy with the contruction on west 7th St. Drive a small car if you want to park in the lot next door. I'm sure we'll be back at some point.
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded on June 16, 2025
    Excellent. Thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your experience and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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  10. Wade

    Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a lovely spot in the heart of Saint Paul. We were immediately seated upon arrival, no wait. Our server, Heidi, was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful as we made our choices from the menu. As to the menu, it is fantastic. Instead of doing an endless array of dishes in a mediocre manner, Downtowner keeps it simple and does an outstanding job with their fare. We shared an appetizer of hummus, which we thoroughly enjoyed. For mains, my wife ordered the tomahawk pork chop and I had the Downtowner sirloin; both were beautifully prepared, juicy and delicious. The restaurant’s ambiance is quite nice; we very much enjoyed the open kitchen layout. And the entire staff seemed genuinely happy to have us there. Lastly, the prices are quite reasonable for a restaurant of this sort. All in all it was a lovely time and we’ll definitely return to sample more of the temptations on the menu. Recommended.
    Downtowner Woodfire GrillResponded on June 16, 2025
    That makes our day! Thank you for your wonderful review! We look forward to serving you again soon!

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FAQs

Downtowner Woodfire Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 228-9500.

Downtowner Woodfire Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 3889 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Downtowner Woodfire Grill

253 7th Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Chestnut/ Walnut
  • Neighborhood
    Saint Paul
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Sat 7:00 am–12:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Steakhouse, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking next to the building or across the street next to Burger Moe's & Domino's
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at the corner of our block.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Sunday breakfast is accompanied with live piano.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please email wendy@downtownerwoodfire.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    A fireside space that offers privacy for meetings/ special events. The room seats up to 34 people or up to 50 people for an appetizer buffet with standing room and 3 high top tables. The room has a warm, cozy fireplace, AV equipment available, and customized menus for your group.
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