joan's in the Park

Name: joan's in the Park
Address: 631 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN, United States, 55116
Telephone: (651) 690-3297
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 5

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5 (2161)

$50 and over

American

631 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN 55116

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(651) 690-3297
Website
http://www.joansinthepark.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Susan Dunlop

Location
631 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Cross street
Bayard
Parking details
Neighborhood parking available. We also have a small lot behind the restaurant
Public transit
Snelling Avenue @ Ford Parkway
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,161 people are saying

joan's in the Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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5.0

5.0 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5.0Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Minneapolis - St. Paul
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Great for fine wines
Minneapolis - St. Paul
Good for special occasions
Minneapolis - St. Paul
American
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
Neighborhood gem
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Joan's in the Park offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food, service, and ambiance." Guests praise the creative menu, featuring highlights like "squid ink pasta" and "brown butter pudding," alongside attentive service and personal touches. Perfect for special occasions or a quiet night out, it leaves patrons eager to return.

2,161 Reviews

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Sandra
Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in the Twin Cities for food, services, ambiance, and an enjoyable evening out.
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Don
Minneapolis - St. Paul5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, delectable food, memorable anniversary celebration!
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Kathy VIP
Southwest Florida2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had loved our dinner at Joan’s 3 months ago and had friends coming into town. We were doubtful we could match the wonderful experience we’d had previously, but we were wrong. The food was exquisite and the service unparalleled in this beautiful and quaint restaurant. Joan provides the perfect evening, watching over us while our friendly and professional server did the rest. And Chef Susan’s courses were one better than the next. We ordered a large variety amongst the 4 of us and there wasn’t anything we would change. Thanks for another extraordinary dinner and evening.
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Darren
Minneapolis - St. Paul17 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit won't be the last, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. I highly recommend giving them a try. Perfect for a special occasion
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Robert Macdonald VIP
New Orleans / Louisiana3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative menu with some unique dishes (the squid ink pasta) and cheese bread with a great dipping sauce. Brown butter pudding dessert should be illegal it is so good!!
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Angie
Minneapolis - St. Paul2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Amazing food and sweet, intimate spot for a celebration.
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George
Minneapolis - St. Paul20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've been enjoying Joan's for a number of years, both for special occasions and a relaxed date night. The food has been consistently excellent, with the menu changing periodically. Our most recent experience managed to provide many of the types of dishes we love and expect, while adding a few elements of surprise. While the food will always be enough to keep us coming back, Joan's truly excels with service. The staff is friendly, consistently well-trained and seem genuinely appreciative of their customers. For special occasions they always add little extras - a bit of table decoration, a complimentary glass of champagne, a sip of something that matches perfectly with your food choice. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed for the most part, but the food and service have an elegance that elevates the experience. Worth the trip and relative expense for the terrific experience.
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Lily
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We came here after our wedding and had a great time! It was so special and the servers went above and beyond to help us celebrate!
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Anthony VIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing dining experience and a perfect choice for our evening. The food was outstanding. We particularly recommend the chicken liver mousse, pappardelle, and the lamb chop. Though everything we had was delicious, these stand out. The service was perfect: attentive and welcoming without being intrusive or fawning. We are already planning out next trip to Joan's!
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Mary
Minneapolis - St. Paul7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, wine, & cocktails were wonderful. The service was excellent too. Would definitely go back again!!
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joan's in the Park is rated 5 stars by 2161 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

631 Snelling Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN 55116

Additional information

Cross street
Bayard
Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Hours of operation
Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Neighborhood parking available. We also have a small lot behind the restaurant
Public transit
Snelling Avenue @ Ford Parkway
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Susan Dunlop
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.joansinthepark.com/
Phone number
(651) 690-3297

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