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Heartland Contemporary Midwestern Restaurant

1806 St Clair Ave
St Paul, MN 55105
Phone: (651) 699-3536
Heartland Contemporary Midwestern Restaurant
Price:
$$$$
Cross Street:
Fairview Avenue S
Hours:
Tue-Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm

Message from Heartland Contemporary Midwestern Restaurant

Heartland Contemporary Midwestern Restaurant

Welcome to the Heartland.

  • Menu changes daily
  • Wine Bar menu
  • Award-winning wine list

The restaurant concept highlights North American Midwest regional cuisine, a nightly changing menu featuring two tasting menus along with a wide variety of à la carte selections. All pastries and breads are prepared daily in the restaurant's pastry kitchen. The restaurant has shunned mainline purveyors in favor of small family farmers and artisanal producers to source ingredients, the majority of which are either organically grown or naturally raised.

The wine list is international in scope, representing 270 labels with strong emphasis on Burgundy, Loire, Alsace and Rhone as well as American Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.

The restaurant has been recognized with many awards, including Best New Restaurant 2003, Best Neighborhood Restaurant 2004 and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

Wine Bar Hours are as follows: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

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Editorial Review for Heartland Contemporary Midwestern Restaurant – by Donna Tabbert Long

In Short
The roomy space is sophisticated, with an Arts and Crafts motif creating understated grace. Music is mellow and acoustics are light. Aromas from the kitchen are intoxicating, and the place buzzes with groups of friends and couples on dates. Entrees might include pan-roasted morsels of rabbit loin in a mild pheasant broth, or wild boar tenderloin, sweet with homemade rich plum ketchup. Desserts include sugar pumpkin pillows with caramel syrup and chocolate-chestnut truffles.

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Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

While the Wine Bar is open nightly 5:30pm-9:30pm, the dining room is open six times a week, Tuesday through Sunday 5:30pm-9:30pm.

Where to Sit

Ask for the table set in a semi-private alcove for cozier conversations.

What to Drink

An extensive wine list includes many French varietals that work well with the cuisine. Several bottles are $30 or less; half-bottles are available. Few are offered by the glass.

User Reviews for Heartland Contemporary Midwestern Restaurant

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/01/2008 Posted by fairandbalanced2

Lenny, you rock! Hurrah! Send the big mamma to Cosco for her free sample tour! There are plenty of people who get it and love you!

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

06/27/2008 Posted by shineypie

To be clear: I have never eaten here. I had wanted to bring some friends after hearing a friend talk about the food. After reading the owners response to customer reviews I have decided not to. I think the respose where he called someone "grossly overweight" pushed me over the edge... Sad.

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Editor's Review

This Mac-Groveland spot serves daily prix-fixe menus of highbrow, Midwestern cuisine.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

Know Before You Go

While the Wine Bar is open nightly 5:30pm-9:30pm, the dining room is open six times a week, Tuesday through Sunday 5:30pm-9:30pm.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Smoking

  • No

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Tue-Sun 5:30pm-9:30pm

Payment Types

  • MasterCard
  • Visa

Cuisines

  • American (Traditional)

Meal Price

  • $$$$

Amenities

  • Business Dining
  • Local Favorites
  • People Watching
  • Fine Dining
  • Group Dining
  • Quiet
  • Prix Fixe Menus
  • Bar Scene
  • Date Spot
  • Romantic Dining
  • Notable Wine List
  • Special Occasion Dining

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