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Downtowner Woodfire Grill, Saint Paul, MN
Downtowner Woodfire Grill, Saint Paul, MN
Downtowner Woodfire Grill, Saint Paul, MN
Downtowner Woodfire Grill, Saint Paul, MN
Downtowner Woodfire Grill, Saint Paul, MN

Downtowner Woodfire Grill

4.7
4.7
3476 Reviews
$30 and under
American
"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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    American, Persian, International
  • 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–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (651) 228-9500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please email wendy@downtownerwoodfire.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    A room off the back of the dining area offers privacy for meetings/ special events. The room seats 20-34 people, has a fireplace, av equipment, and customized menus for your group.
  • Private party contact
    Robert: (651) 228-9500
  • 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,476 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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 business meals

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for groups

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Neighborhood gem

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Good for special occasions

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Lively

  • Twin Cities / St. Paul

    Most Booked

3,476 Reviews
  1. MargieH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    Our lunch was a plesant experience. One importa nt thing was a gated parking lot, steps away from restaurant

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Ordered my steak Medium, came out rare. Table next to us did the same thing just before mine came out.

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  3. SherylF

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten at Downtowner Woodfire Grill often. Never disappoints. Love this place

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  4. WLD2013

    Indiana

    72 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    72 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    I really like this restaurant. Over the last year of traveling to St. Paul, I have eaten here three (3) times. I like the comfort, ambiance, and the service. For this specific visit, I ordered the nightly special, a Tomahawk Pork Chop. All of the accompaniments were very tasty. I guess I have to take some accountability, but I found the pork chop to be slightly undercooked. As I worked towards the bone, I realized that it was severely undercooked. While I did not finish the chop and told my server why, no manager ever came by. I never asked for a recook or replacement, but the manager should have come to the table. As a result, about 3-1/2 hours after returning to the hotel and for the next 5 hours my stomach began cramping and I had an unstoppable upper and lower gastric occurrence. Not fun anytime, but even worse while staying in a hotel.

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  5. MarkW

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Got a reservation for a group of 9 on short notice. Service was excellent and the food was delicious.

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  6. BillF

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a nice quiet dinner with family. We chose the Downtowner because of a varied menu and reasonable costs. We have visited numerous other times for breakfast but not dinner. My daughter had not been there before noted she would like to come back again.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Maggie was amazing! Service was impeccable and fast! The mussels were soooo good and my favorite part of the meal. The ambiance was incredible and even though it has an open kitchen the restaurant was still quiet and intimate. The smell of the wood fire welcomes you in and makes you comfortable instantly.

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  8. EmilyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The decorations and ambiance were amazing. Our waitress was awesome and helpful.

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  9. Duden

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food & service! Highly recommend the Downtowner for dinner!

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  10. Impressed

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super staff. They are skilled at getting good food out in time to make it to Xcel events!

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  11. PattyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Has always been top restaurant for us. Exceptional food wonderful ambiance great service.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was very good… Salmon salad with roasted sweet potatoes was excellent,just too many spinach stems. Maybe mix in with other types of greens. Thumbs up for the Swordfish kebabs. The waiter suggested a great African sauce to go with..

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  13. Nobber

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All was good. Great place to go before an Excel center event.

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  14. Raye

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    We had reservations for dinner prior to the Eric Clapton concert. We were promptly seated, given water, and the server took our drink order. Menu selection was varied with something for everyone's tastes. The food arrived timely and everyone really enjoyed their meal. Excellent service.

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  15. RuthK

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine before a concert at Xcel. Staff was friendly, food was great. Service was just right so we could catch up with friends while eating & having a drink!

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  16. NancyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate there before a concert at Excel Center. Service was speedy , although we choose to go super early just to be sure! Beef Kabob was tasty and plentiful!

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  17. sharis

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our good was delicious and our server, Sophie, and the other table servers were top notch. We will be returning in the future.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We have never been disappointed by this restaurant. Kudos to the kind service providers. We will return often!

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  19. NatashaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Breakfast was delicious and I appreciate the fact that we were able to make reservations online. Our table was quiet and had enough privacy to make conversation comfortable. My guest, my sister, was impressed with the fancy decor!

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  20. Teeps

    Minneapolis

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The Downtowner continues to provide excellent food, admirable hospitality and attentive service at very reasonable prices. We have eaten there on a monthly basis for years. Never disappointed!

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  21. PClark

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    We went for a birthday dinner. Service was slow. Food was good.

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  22. CathG

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Music (piano guy) and ambience were good, but the waitress was in a hurry. It was a Sunday brunch and were aware the kitchen closes at 2. It wasn’t even 1:15 and she was like “ are you ready, because the kitchen closes at 2. “ plus we wee charged for 2 cups of coffee, even though it was one and a drop of a second one. It was good service in the past but I wasn’t pleased this time.

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  23. MCL8

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place for a Sunday breakfast! Food was very good, there was a great piano player Playing nice background music. Highly recommend!

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  24. JohnM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great selection of food options. Service was wonderful throughout.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, great prices and waitress was awesome.

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  26. JenniferB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Downtowner Woodfire Grill was the perfect location to have a morning meeting with colleagues.

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  27. JohnE

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks and service. we really enjoyed our dinner.

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  28. MademoiselleJ

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I will be back very soon! The service was fantastic!

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  29. JaneM

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Friends in from out of town. Food was outstanding and table service great! The bartender was less than friendly and we were the only people at the bar.

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  30. TheresaN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful; we were given plenty of time to eat and socialize and did not feel rushed.

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  31. Joel

    Minneapolis

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant for dinner. This is the first time for lunch. The atmosphere was nice,but we weren't that pleased with the food. We'll come back for dinner!

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  32. MWatWH

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, great service, great food. The piano music was great but when the restaurant emptied out, it was a little too loud for conversation. Less people, less sound absorption, so he needs to have less volume!!

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  33. SharonD

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined here with our family as a send off for our grandson heading to college. Perfect spot, good ambience, excellent server, delicious food (calamari veggie app was top notch). We’ll be back!

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  34. HollyJ

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My mentor and I meet at the Downtowner for lunch when he's in town. It's a wonderfully warm and welcoming place to meet good friends over good food! The entire staff from the host that greets you to the person who fills your glass to the server who cares for you during your meal are always top notch and personable in an unassuming way. I highly recommended the lamb kababs with basmati rice. It's scrumptious. I also really appreciate that they honor reservations, have parking and offer a quieter setting where you can really have good conversations without being right next to other tables or being surrounded by bouncing noise in every direction. The Downtowner's ambience is also lovely from the bar to the dining room to the clean restrooms. I am a huge and long time fan of the Downtowner Woodfire Grill. Highly recommend.

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  35. nickeldad

    Minneapolis

    44 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Food and service always excellent. As a regular diner, it would be nice to have new items on the menu. Also the decor is looking tired and could use an upgrade.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    So good and our Server was A plus…. I would recommend this to anyone any day. The Piano player really adds to this experience. Well done!

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  37. TjDollard

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding. From the time we checked in till we left the restaurant. Awesome experience. Would Def recommend.

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  38. Deb4hair

    Minneapolis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Downtowner Woodfire Grill is in a great location, they have parking and they have a nice ambiance. We all ordered a different pizza and then shared to get a taste of all of them. We loved all of them equally. The smoked salmon pizza was really good! Our service was exceptional as well. I don’t think you can go wrong here, they have a diverse enough menu to please anyone. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant, you won’t regret it. They have delicious breakfasts too!

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  39. Richard

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You can have a conversation here, without being blasted by stupid background music, as you would at some other restaurants. Ambience is terrific. Dan, the host, is very professional, without being cold.

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  40. ChrisC

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Always nice greeting. Wait staff courteous and efficient. Food is excellent. Pleasant ambiance

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Downtowner Woodfire Grill using the Order Online button. Downtowner Woodfire Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (651) 228-9500.

Downtowner Woodfire Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 3476 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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–Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Persian, International
  • 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (651) 228-9500
  • Catering
    Please email wendy@downtownerwoodfire.com for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    A room off the back of the dining area offers privacy for meetings/ special events. The room seats 20-34 people, has a fireplace, av equipment, and customized menus for your group.
  • Private party contact
    Robert: (651) 228-9500
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