Citizen – Saint Paul

Name: Citizen – Saint Paul
Address: 11 Kellogg Blvd East, Saint Paul, MN, United States, 55101
Telephone: (651) 605-0190
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.9

3.9

379 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

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Citizen, located within the iconic InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel, offers an alluring dining and social atmosphere. It's a perfect setting to connect, celebrate, or simply unwind in the heart of Minnesota's charming capital city.

Taste exquisitely prepared New American dishes that evolve with the seasons. Highlights include the Bison Tacos, Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich, and Brown Butter Walleye. Citizen's menu is deliberately diverse and approachable, also offering small plates for sharing and go-to comfort foods - all perfectly paired with thoughtfully curated cocktails and locally crafted beers. So, whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, we aim to provide a unique, elevated experience in a warm and welcoming space.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(651) 605-0190
Website
https://www.citizensaintpaul.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Native/Indigenous
Executive chef
Mark Lowman
Catering
A unique event deserves a unique location, and Citizen at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront delivers. Our downtown hotel features several rooms with inspiring views of the Mississippi River, excellent on-site catering services and the latest audio/visual equipment—all to help make your event a flawless success.
Private party facilities
Citizen offers a variety of private spaces, The Lounge, The Parlor Room, and The Capitol Room. Each with its own unique quality to host your event. (space is subject to availability) For inquiries or to reserve your space, please contact us at (651) 605-0190 or email citizen@intercontinentalstp.com

Location
11 Kellogg Blvd East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Cross street
Wabasha Street and Kellogg Blvd
Parking details
Both valet and attached covered garage are available.
Public transit
Light Rail Train System, One block from the Metro Transit Green Line.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.6Food
4.2Service
3.4Ambience
3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for business meals
Twin Cities / St. Paul
Good for groups

379 Reviews

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CarloD
Washington DC
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food3service5ambience3
service was excellent chicken wings were salty i recommend the chicken sandwich
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NellK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience2
Had table of 9. Had 1.5 hrs to eat b4 concert and staff was aware of that. Took forever to get some burgers and tacos. Server didn't ask and put party on one bill. We figured it out ourselves and wrote it out out for them and handed them our credit cards but staff still had difficulty dividing the bills. So much so that we waited forever to get the bill figured out and we were late to the concert.
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CaitStar
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was great. Food was better than expected. Definitely get dessert.
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AnnG
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Needed a place to eat before a concert at the X. Most places were booked. We found this place that still had openings for our desired time. The food was decent, the service was good. Not overly loud. It was a good find for us.
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NataliaG
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Went on a Sunday afternoon and the place was rather empty, however, the service was excellent and food was great!
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Chaz
Minneapolis
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Double burger was good. Wife had the walleye and reported it was delicious
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RebeccaL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
The cheese curds are amazing! The buffalo tacos were good too.
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TiffanyP
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Food took a long time, and some of it was over cooked.
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Dogwood
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 30, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience2
We came in this restaurant before a show at the Excel Center. Place wasn't busy so we ordered etc...good service...UNTIL they got slammed and very busy. Food took a long time even though we ordered before they got busy. Server disappeared. Finally got our food and the order was wrong. We said nevermind on the missing food because we have to go. Server got upset with us which I didn't understand. She finally took chicken off our bill but losing the negative energy would've been better. Just an uncomfortable experience.
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JulieF
Minneapolis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Beer selection! Great service! Great food! Nice restaurant. We stayed at the hotel, ate at the restaurant and then went to a concert. Perfect!
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JenLD
San Francisco
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We stayed at the hotel and hadn't made plans for a Mother's Day brunch. Despite the full restaurant, the very kind hostess reassured us we would have a table. The cinnamon rolls that came with brunch were scrumptious. We all enjoyed our food and were grateful for a sweet celebration. A couple of confusions about our order were remedied quickly.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had never been here before and made a reservation for Mother’s Day. The 3 course brunch was delicious as was the coffee. We had the absolute pleasure of having Kris as our server and let me tell you, she made the dining experience a 10/10. Her aura and energy were so uplifting it was a joy to interact with her. I wish all servers could give their patrons this experience. She’s a wonderful soul and made our special day even better. Sincerely, 3 generations Grandma, Mom, daughter.
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lammarchr
Minneapolis
59 reviews
vip
2.0
59 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience2
Not impressed. The atmosphere was dark and old looking, the food was subpar. The staff was friendly, but not very professional.
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KimR
Minneapolis
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
The two female waitresses made our dining experience very nice.
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NicholasM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a gift card here but never been - everyone was kind and attentive. GREAT food. Happy with our experience.
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Gidge
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience2
Service good, food decent. It is a hotel restaurant
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LindaR
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
The restaurant was very busy but didn’t seem to be staffed for a Saturday night. The sound has no were to got so very noisy. Our table was not clean when we were seated. It took a while to get our drink also. Food arrived quickly. Bill placed in the middle of the meal just to make sure it could get closed out making the meal seem rushed.
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MariaM
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The food was very good and the staff was very friendly. Great menu.
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Barbara
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall2food1service2ambience4
I had a lunch reservation for 2 people at noon & we were seated right away. We ordered 2 chicken sandwiches (pretty simple!) and waited a full hour for the food. According to staff the restaurant was "slammed", but the seating only looked half-full. The chicken was way overcooked and tough to chew. The bun was very dry. Because of the long wait, we were late to our next event at the workshop. I live in a small, rural community and my experience at what I consider "an upscale restaurant in downtown St Paul" was not even close to expectations.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience2
The service and wait staff were great. The food was way below average and expectations. The tables looked old and the glassware was cloudy and unappealing. Not a warm and inviting place. Sorry to write this but we knew right away this was not worth the $80+ dollar meal. Not impressed.
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Derek
Minneapolis
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice dinner before a concert. We shared a bunch of items that were all very good and reasonably priced. Karen was a wonderful server!
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seanb
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great ambiance, food and service. Steak frites were very good
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LauraB
Minneapolis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We celebrated Valentine's Day here... We had the cheese plate appetizer and it was so substantial! Excellent salmon. Highly recommend.
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MollyB
Minneapolis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great ambiance. Love the activity of the restaurant combined with the hotel. It’s a place that feels like things are happening. Loved the cheese curds!!
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Gipper
Minneapolis
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
Reservation was for 6:30pm. They seated us at 7:15pm. Ordered food at 7:27pm, food arrived at 8pm. Staff was pleasant.
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KarlL
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience1
Staff seemed overwhelmed on game night (wild game). Took forever to get drinks at bar and once seated. Food was hit or miss (salmon good) steak frites not so much. Table was right next to an automatic door which kept opening bringing in cold air, smoke and whatever smells the alley had. Probably a better spot on a low key evening but pre-wild game it left a lot to be desired. Staff was friendly however and apologetic.
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BradleyW
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from our waitress. She was very attentive and nice.
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OpenTable Diner
Minneapolis
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was ok. All of our protein was a little over cooked. Sevice was good. Stick to wine and beer and the cocktails were below average. Liked the ambience and lighting.
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WilliamT
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was very good and good value for the price. The decor was innovative yet calming. Our only complaint was that we ended up near two large tables, each with several young children, who were rather noisy, as children are wont to be. Service was personable and courteous
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BetsyH
Minneapolis
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent and service was top notch
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FrankD
Minneapolis
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bartender went above and beyond,kudos! There was no waiter and he assisted us.
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MelissaR
New Orleans
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience4
Christmas Eve reservations made. The restaurant wasn’t busy so the noise level was perfect. The best thing we had was the roasted brussel sprouts. Very yummy. Our meals were average. The service was very slow. I couldn’t quite figure out why because it seemed like there were plenty of staff for the 5-6 tables of people in the restaurant
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LisaK
Minneapolis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Service was excellence. Recommend the Steak Frites, cheese curds and broccoli appetizer. Great wines and hot drinks
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Brian
Denver
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
First time. Very quiet, very few tables on a Sunday evening. Food was very good. Enjoyed the Crispy Salmon and the Lobster roll. Service was slow however, especially given how few tables had people. Very convenient location to Ordway and theatres.
Citizen – Saint PaulResponded on December 15, 2022
Brian, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to see you again soon Cheers! Charlotte O'Donahue - Dir of F&B
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KayJay
Minneapolis
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience4
The menu online is out of date. Ordered the aged meat plate and cheese plate appetizers. It was like ordering a Lunchable: cubed deli cheese (Colby, Pepperjack, etc), reconstituted ham slice. There was some decent prosciutto and salami, but overall pretty disappointing. If you're looking for a pre-show cocktail and appetizer, this is not the place.
Citizen – Saint PaulResponded on December 15, 2022
KayJay, Thank you for bringing this to our attention, we strive to do better and hope you'll seek us out in the future for another chance. Warmly, Charlotte O'Donahue - Dir of F&B
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TFXS
Minneapolis
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience3
One of the few restaurants downtown open on Thanksgiving, you’d think they’d have something for the Holiday on the menu. I get the impression they can’t get help and don’t really have an idea how to get customers. Fine if you want quiet and low-key, with uninspired hotel food at high prices. You’ll be able to pick your table and our server was friendly and efficient.
Citizen – Saint PaulResponded on December 15, 2022
TFXS, We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we are gutted when we don’t meet expectations. Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will use the feedback to make us better and to ensure this doesn’t happen again Warmly, Charlotte O'Donahue - Dir of F&B
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ADRIANAH
Minneapolis
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall1food3service5ambience1
Our host was not ready to give us a table in the dinning room, and he was upset because we did not like our seats. We were seated at some additional space outside the main restaurant area, where the ambience was not the same, and we were disappointed. The only thing that made the experience bearable was the service from the waitresses. They are the best, and we are very grateful to them.
Citizen – Saint PaulResponded on December 15, 2022
Adrianah, Thank you for sharking your feedback, both positive & constructive. We apologize for not delivering on the service we strive to offer, and will be sure to use your candid words as training for our team. Warmly, Charlotte O'Donahue - Dir of F&B
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restaurantvisitor
Minneapolis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
It took us 50 minutes to get a cheese plate! The server did not know basic answers to food questions, and basically tossed the food on our table. Clearly understaffed. Not planning to return.
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Excellent
Minneapolis
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall3food2service1ambience3
We used to visit Citizen pre-Covid. We were excited to try it again. Unfortunately we picked a night with a downtown concert. The restaurant was packed with concert goers. The restaurant didn't seem prepared for that many diners. Service was slow and we were never offered second cocktails. The food was not as good as we remembered. The filet of beef was tough. The salmon was overcooked and the wild rice was salty. We'll give it another try but avoid a weekend night. We also felt the $20 valet parking was steep.
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Smittyreview
Minneapolis
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
The hotel is going downhill. Its getting dated and worn. Food was decent, but not setup for fune duning. Seat upholstry was ripped. Wait staff was understaffed, by she did her best.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

Citizen – Saint Paul offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 605-0190.

Citizen – Saint Paul is rated 3.9 stars by 379 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

11 Kellogg Blvd East, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Additional information

Cross street
Wabasha Street and Kellogg Blvd
Neighborhood
Saint Paul
Hours of operation
Breakfast Daily 6:30 am–11:00 am Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Both valet and attached covered garage are available.
Public transit
Light Rail Train System, One block from the Metro Transit Green Line.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Native/Indigenous
Executive chef
Mark Lowman
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.citizensaintpaul.com/
Phone number
(651) 605-0190
Catering
A unique event deserves a unique location, and Citizen at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront delivers. Our downtown hotel features several rooms with inspiring views of the Mississippi River, excellent on-site catering services and the latest audio/visual equipment—all to help make your event a flawless success.
Private party facilities
Citizen offers a variety of private spaces, The Lounge, The Parlor Room, and The Capitol Room. Each with its own unique quality to host your event. (space is subject to availability) For inquiries or to reserve your space, please contact us at (651) 605-0190 or email citizen@intercontinentalstp.com

Citizen – Saint Paul

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

Shared Plates

Cheese Curds$14.00

Artisan Cheese Plate$16.00

Chicken Wings$18.00

Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower$16.00

King Trumpet Mushroom Scallops$17.00

What 379 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

FAQs

Does Citizen – Saint Paul offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Citizen – Saint Paul restaurant rated?

Is Citizen – Saint Paul currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information