Kincaid's - St. Paul

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   DavidK

   Minneapolis

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Good food, good service. Definitely worth a visit.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a great night. Great service. Delicious food.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   The food was excellent. Salmon perfectly cooked. Was glad they were able to seat us early.
   

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   OpenTableRegular

   Minneapolis

   67 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   67 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Food was OK but not great. For example, crab & shrimp fettuccine was full of soupy sauce almost overflowing the plate and pork was dry. Service was somewhat slow, some wine out of stock, etc. Overall an OK dinner but not exceptional given the cost.
   

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   None

   Minneapolis

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on May 21, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our server was very attentive. Food was excellent. Everything flowed along at a perfect time course. The Old Fashioned is a bit sweet, so if that’s not your preference, be aware.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   vip
   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 19, 2023

   overall4food2service5ambience3

   Unfortunately, Kincaid's got rid of their main lunch draw, the soup and salad combo, so you're stuck ordering full portions of each, which is way too much food. The clam chowder has a really bizarre flavor. I hope they bring back the lobster bisque instead. The Maytag bleu cheese salad is amazing!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Minneapolis

   1 review

   vip
   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience4

   Did the Mother's Day pri fixe menu. Service was extremely slow with little communication. They were out of a few dishes. We waited 15 min for first course and the salads for two of us came but the soups for the other 2 came later. Had to serve ourselves more water and left yearning for drinks. Our waiter largely ignored us and was over worked with guests. Waited 50 min for dinner to arrive only to be served the incorrect meals and it was clear it was for another table. He apologized and said ours would be out on a couple minutes. But it came out 30 min later. Asked for lemons and sauces and bread which never came. After we ate we were told there wa no desserts left for the dessert course and we could get our money back on those. So we had 2 courses instead of 3 and with lack of staffing and not having enough food for the volume of guests makes me certain I won't go back to the St. Paul location. I'll stick with Bloomington.
   

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   RickR

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall2food2service1ambience2

   I made reservations for Mother’s Day for 1230. We left at 3:30. The service, from the bar to our table, was very slow. The bad wasn’t busy and I understand she had the table drinks but there were 2 bartenders and it took forever. Our food- the soup and the meal, came out luke warm. That’s awful considering we were paying $59 a person. My shrimp was over cooked and tough, probably from sitting under the lamp. My steak was a perfect medium but cold. We got 3 desserts- crème brûlée, cheesecake, and strawberry shortcake. The crème brûlée was to be expected, the strawberry shortcake was so stale and dry we didn’t eat it. The strawberries were large and unripened, the whipped cream was sparse and not even homemade. The cheesecake is the only reason I gave 2 stars. There are far better places to eat, like The Downtowner (we went there for Mother’s Day in previous years post pandemic and it was perfect!!!), even Olive Garden. I had high hopes for Kincaids but it was a $196 for slow service and cold food.
   

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   JCinn

   Minneapolis

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 14, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience3

   Our visit was on Mother's Day -- so definitely a full, busy day for the restaurant. Service was SLOW. Our total time spent at the restaurant was 3 hours. The Mother's Day special was 3 courses, and the wait between courses was way too long. Refills on drinks were not done without asking either. The food was good, with the exception of the prime rib. While the flavor was good, the cut of beef was poor. 4 of us at the table had ordered the prime rib and all of ours had a crazy amount of gristle/chewiness to it. Those ordering the shrimp enjoyed their meals more. The desserts were all top notch -- highly recommend the cheesecake.
   

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    SheriG

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wow! what a surprise. The Prix Fix menu for mothers day was unbelievable. Great value, the portions were beyond large enough and the food was amazing. The menu was so well planned. We really enjoyed our time and our meal. The ONLY thing I would suggest (and I don't have little kids anymore) there was not much on the menu for a child - no burger, no pasta, no chix fingers etc. might think about adding something like that..
    

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    Tamken2

    Minneapolis

    59 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a very nice dinner. The Halibut and shrimp were perfect. We had to rush off to the Ordway and our server was very astute.
    

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    Marissa

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    The food presentation of the tuna entree was beautiful and it tasted amazing. Also ordered the Halibut which was alright, a little salty to my taste. The side salad offered with it was delightful. Our server was very personable and gave excellent suggestions. We’ve always enjoyed dining at Kincaid’s, it’s never disappointing.
    

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    Helen

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our dinner last night was wonderful, as always, and the service was terrific. We love Kincaid’s !
    

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    dinnerDater

    Minneapolis

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kimberly our wait staff was awesome. She was attentive and efficient. The bartender shared drink recipe for the purple pear margarita- a new favorite.
    

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    JohnL

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience3

    Cheesy music on the PA. Decent service, good food but unimpressive.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3

    We have eaten here several times for special occasions, but don't think we will be back. Service was not on par for a high-end restaurant. We had to ask for water 3 times, one order was not correct, didn't bring bread - other tables had it. I guess you have to ask now. They were out of prime rib at a steak house on a Saturday night?? Server kind of disappeared. Just not what we were used to or expected.
    

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    amandae

    Hawaii

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We were in town and walked by Kincaids our first day. I immediately looked up the menu and my fiancé and I were hooked. We booked a reservation for Saturday evening. The food was outstanding! I had the French onion soup and my fiancé had the clam chowder to start. Then I had the seafood trio and my fiancé got the fettuccine. Everything was amazing!!! We ended our night with the key lime pie and oh my word! You have to try it! Best key lime pie I’ve ever had!! Our server seemed a little razzled but the place was pretty busy. Drinks were delicious! I already recommended to all of my friends to stop here when they’re in St. Paul.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience4

    It was very average all around. Food was ok but not great
    

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    ChristinaB

    Minneapolis

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    We went to Kincaid’s in Saint Paul to celebrate an anniversary and birthday. It was very disappointing that parking in the ramp is no longer validated, and we had to pay a $15 event parking fee. We were seated at a table that was near a very large party celebrating some event. It was very loud, and the people who were at the large party were often times standing near our table and we couldn’t even hear each other talk at our table of seven. Our server was working with the large party and did not spend much time at our table. The food was OK but many things did not come as advertised on the menu, for example, the grilled salmon and shrimp Louie salad had no avocado on it. I do not plan on returning to Kincaid’s.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3

    Overcooked fish and no one asked me if I was okay with it
    

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    danr

    Minneapolis

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had a mid-afternoon dinner before going to a hockey game. Kincaid's was staffed up well, and ready for an off-time rush. Our server Michael was very busy, but I never felt we were ignored. We had four different entrees at the table. The chicken was very flavorful and surprisingly good. (I never order chicken at a steak and seafood place). The prime rib was spot on with great flavor and temperature. The halibut was a different presentation than straight grilled, but the added accompaniments blended so well creating a great flavor. The Cajun shrimp and scallops was probably my least favorite, as the flavor was good, but the shrimp was slightly over cooked, and the scallops seemed overpowered. The experience was good, and Michael handled us well. We will certainly go back.
    

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    ScottT

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It’s my favorite restaurant for entertaining my clients!
    

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    SheldonW

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The french dip sandwich was excellent, enough food for two.
    

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    MichaelB

    New England

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    We arrived for an early dinner before an event at the Cathedral. There were a few tables sat (and going to the same celebration). It was clear the machine was not normally revved up at 5pm but they did an awesome job serving us quickly and with quality. We had steak, seafood and chicken at our table. The chicken was ok but the other meals fantastic. Lindsay was top notch. Although serving 2 larger tables and the 3 of us, she had grace under pressure. Thank you to Lindsay and all the staff for helping launch a special evening.
    

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    John

    Minneapolis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Pleased that staff accommodated our last-minute request to increase our reservation from 2 to 3. Nice meal, great service.
    

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    foodiejoy

    Minneapolis

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    My family decided to go to Kincaids for Easter this year! We have done Christmas in the past, and it was always so successful and lovely. What I enjoyed this year with Easter is that we did not feel rushed and we could take our time to eat. The dining experience was not constrained by a reservation time frame. The one thing I could say is that we felt that our server was probably stretched a little thin look like she had a very large section, and so that may have delayed a little bit of service, but not due to lack of attention. I enjoy Kincaids overall! I go there for lunch with friends, and have done birthday celebrations and holidays there, and have always been pleased by the quality of food and the service!
    

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    StacyG

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food was outstanding. Kincadid's usually doesn't do brunch service and I had expected a buffet and not a multi-course meal served progressively over a longer period of time. But this worked out great as we had a longer visit with everyone similar to how we would have gathered together at someone's house. I had the grilled walleye and other diners at the table had pan-fried walleye, ribeye steak, and prime rib. Everything was outstanding. The strawberry shortcake was a revelation; I was not expecting it to be that good, or even on the menu. I will order that again!
    

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    Sculler

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The staff were very helpful in setting aside some flowers I brought for the lunch since we were going to the SPCO before the noon hour. Wait staff we very attentive and timely in not rushing the lunch. We enjoyed lingering in this welcome space until 3 p.m. Will be back in the future. A great destination when we are out in St. Paul.
    

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    Scott

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent good and atmosphere before the play. One of our favorite spots before the Ordway. Perfect location to downtown experiences.
    

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    IamDDL

    Minneapolis

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3

    Experience was just ok. Drink order was wrong, no bread service, bottle of wine delivered to table half way through main course, and wrong desert was served. Server was pleasant, and food had good flavor. We were there for a night out and left feeling a bet meh and re-reading this an “ok” rating is generous.
    

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    irishgirl

    Minneapolis

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server was great - wish I had gotten his name. We asked to split a NY strip dinner and they were very gracious and did that for us. That made the portion much more agreeable to 2 older women - and we didn't waste any food. We added an order of grilled shrimp to create our own surf and turf, and still had room for dessert. The steak (medium) was perfectly done, very tender, and we loved the creme brulee! Thanks for an enjoyable dinner!
    

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    Goodeats

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always perfect! We had a family dinner prior to going to a show. All of us were very satisfied!
    

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    Lex13

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    our server was new and incredibly attentive, friendly, and flawless. one of us has an allergy; our server, the chef, support staff, and also the manager made table visits to explain the ingredients in the dishes/sauces to help guide the best menu choices AND ensure there was no chance of cross contamination. all the food and drinks were amazing!!!!couldn’t have been a better experience.
    

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    TF1616

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3

    The service was great, the food could have been better. My husband had the walleye and the serving was like a kids meal. Most places when you order walleye you get 2 large filets, not here. I ordered shrimp and scallops, the shrimp was great, the scallops were not fresh and under cooked. They took care of it and replaced them with more shrimp.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were celebrating my son’s birthday and our server made our dinner special. The food was great. Ambiance was quiet, yet special. All together a lovely evening.
    

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    GO2Dinner

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kincaids is a perfect venue for a friend or family get together! Our server was incredibly gracious, patient, knowledgeable, and thoughtful. The appetizers, selection of wine, main course, and desserts were outstanding! Thank you for a perfect dinner especially on a very snowy Minnesota evening.
    

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    Mikey

    Minneapolis

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Server Wynn was Excellent!!!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4

    I’m really sad to say this was one of the worst dinner experiences I’ve had. I had high expectations because I’ve heard of Kincaid’s for years and it was extremely disappointing. 1, there were openings on every 15 min mark which should have been a red flag for a Saturday night in downtown St Paul; I was able to get in at 630 for 2 people, no problem. 2, the slowest service I’ve ever had. 3, I specifically asked if they still had prime rib in when we first were greeted, which they did, but then 2 times after that something was adjusted—first with the head chef then a second adjustment from the manager. We both wanted a 16 oz prime rib and there were miscommunications for size/cut availability so they gave us (2) 12 oz and split the end piece between us. That was a first and a very strange substitution to me. Positive note, it was cooked to perfection (rare for both of us) and tender, but it was the thinnest cut of prime I’ve ever had. Anywhere else I’ve had prime rib it’s easily a thick slab 1”+ in thickness. This was as thin as a flank steak. 4, we ended up saying no to a free dessert and didn’t get a box for the leftovers because we were afraid that’s how long it would take to get it. For a greeting, 2 apps (shrimp cocktail and shrimp and grits) and cocktails (non alcoholic) it took an hour. My date was offered a 2nd sprite but I wasn’t, and I never did get offered a refill. Overall, really really disappointing. The pros were the view we had out of the windows and our company of one another. Unfortunately we won’t be returning and won’t recommend it to anyone. I hope it gets turned around because the atmosphere and location are lovely. Definitely not worth the time or money. If you’re planning to go anywhere after dinner here plan an extra 2 hours.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience4

    Service was very slow. Had to ask for things multiple times. Chilled wine was just set on table with no chiller offered. Filet was very tough rather than tender. Cheesecake tasted like the ones you get frozen at the grocery store. Very disappointing experience.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Fargo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food with wonderful service.
    

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