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1. Kincaid's - St. Paul
4.5
Awesome(5104)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Saint Paul
Booked 29 times today
Artfully serving quality steaks, and fresh and innovative seafood since 1986. Enjoy lunch, dinner or perhaps a special business or romantic occasion in our warm and inviting dining room.
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2. DeGidio's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(52)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Saint Paul
Booked 48 times today
Family owned Italian restaurant
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3. Downtowner Woodfire Grill
4.7
Exceptional(3894)
Price: Expensive
• American • Saint Paul
Booked 29 times today
"simply beyond the ordinary""****" - Kathie Jenkins - Saint Paul Pioneer PressDowntowner 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.
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4. Boca Chica Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1428)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Saint Paul
Booked 15 times today
Boca Chica Mexican Restaurant has served the flavorful, authentic cuisine of Mexico since 1964. It was then that Guillermo and Gloria Frias opened the doors to their new restaurant that seated only 28 patrons. Today, Boca Chica has grown substantially and is rated "one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Twin Cities," according to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine’s March 2018 issue.The authenticity of the food is maintained by making everything from scratch, the old-fashioned way, with fresh ingredients. Even the fiery salsa is still made with fresh tomatoes, chiles, and that special Frias family touch. Our menu includes some of the more traditional foods such as guisados, sopes, carne asada, chile rellenos, and tamales. Taste is never compromised. We also have a full bar featuring the city’s best selection of Mexican beers and premium tequilas. Voted "Best Margarita" by City Pages.
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5. Crasqui
4.8
Exceptional(154)
Price: Very Expensive
• Venezuelan • Saint Paul
Booked 4 times today
Crasqui is a lively Venezuelan restaurant in Saint Paul. Recipes are inspired in our chef-owner Soleil Ramirez childhood, family and friends in her home-country Venezuela. For us Crasqui is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vessel for memories, dreams, flavors, and connections. We will keep infusing our passion, dedication and love into every dish to make every guest experience memorable.
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6. joan's in the Park
5.0
Exceptional(2169)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Saint Paul
Booked 8 times today
joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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7. Bennett's Chop & Railhouse
4.2
Awesome(1372)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Saint Paul
Booked 6 times today
Bennett's Chop & Railhouse is a beloved spot in Saint Paul, known for its casual steakhouse atmosphere and top-quality meats. Reviewers rave about the welcoming chill atmosphere, the excellent service, and the delicious food. They especially recommend the appetizers and the extensive menu. One reviewer celebrated their birthday at Bennett's and appreciated the free shuttle service to a concert, showing the versatility of the venue. Whether it's a casual happy hour or a special night out, Bennett's always delivers.
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8. Buca di Beppo - St. Paul MN
4.3
Awesome(1157)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Saint Paul
Booked 6 times today
If you are looking for an Italian Restaurant in St. Paul, MN then come to Buca. Our Italian Restaurant serves Authentic Family Style Italian Food. When you want plentiful portions of the best tasting Italian food, you better go to Buca. Located on Gannon Road, in a bend of the Mississippi River, your St. Paul Buca is serving up authentic Italian pastas, entrees, and pizzas for lunch and dinner every day.
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9. Baldamar
4.8
Exceptional(7328)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Roseville
Booked 117 times today
If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 6 or more.
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10. Hazelwood Bloomington
4.8
Exceptional(6631)
Price: Moderate
• American • Bloomington
Booked 172 times today
Welcome to Hazelwood Food and Drink in Bloomington. A modern New American restaurant serving modern comfort food with a family feel in a bright and contemporary interior with a scratch kitchen that offers wonderful dishes from our rotisserie and wood burning pizza oven, everyone is sure to find a new favorite! We are open 7 days a week with our signature brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday. Hazelwood is the perfect spot for your work meeting, date night, or family outing!We would love to take care of you.On the go, call us at 952.222.4000 for take-out or curbside.Online reservations and take-out orders available at hazelwoodfoodanddrink.com
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  • MarceloVIP
    Denver / Colorado •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Excellent experience. Professional and very friendly staff. Excellent food!! Don’t miss the barramundi and squid ink pasta!
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    joan's in the ParkPrice: Very Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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    5
  • LaurieVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •220 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We enjoyed a WONDERFUL evening at The Downtowner Woodfire Grill last night! We split the crab cakes that were delicious with the accompanying sauces. I had the Downtowner Sirloin, that was cooked to perfection. The horseradish mashed potatoes were scrumptious, as were the grilled vegetables. My friends had the Salmon salad and the Steak salad and they both said they were excellent! I LOVED my Dr. Loosen Riesling and my companions also liked their cocktails and wine. Our server, Paul L , was outstanding! He was very friendly and attentive. I can't wait to go back to the Downtowner!
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    Downtowner Woodfire GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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    4.7
  • Mary
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Fantastic food! Great service! Definitely a favorite
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    Boca Chica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Saint Paul
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    4.8
  • Jeanne
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 9, 2025
    Other than the hostess who greeted me, the staff was amazing. Our server, Rae, was attentive and helpful. The food was great.
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    DeGidio's RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Saint Paul
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    4.8
  • Michael
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 5, 2025
    Kincaid’s is a special place for our family. Whether it’s a casual lunch or a formal dinner we can always count on Kincaid’s to deliver just what we need. They are great with the kids but still maintain a formal atmosphere that is simultaneously comfortable. We dine here often and look forward to doing so again, soon!
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    Kincaid's - St. PaulPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Saint Paul
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    4.5

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