This romantic Cathedral Hill institution's primarily Mediterranean cuisine has aroused appetites for 30 years.
(651) 222-9084
374 Selby Ave
St Paul,
MN
55102
44.9466
-93.1158
Neighborhood: Summit - University
Established 1975
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-12am
Fri-Sat 11am-1am
Sun 10:30am-12am
Price:
$$$
W A Frost & Co
Last updated 7.24.09
What People Are Saying About W.A. Frost & Company
The Owner
W.A. Frost & Company
Owner
W.A. Frost is located in beautiful Saint Paul, not far from the capitol. W.A. Frost has been providing the ultimate in dining pleasure since 1975. Enjoy the open-air setting in the summer and enjoy the spectacular turn-of-the-century architecture year-round. W.A. Frost's sensational wine selection, cuisine and ambience provide you with the perfect dining experience for lunch, dinner or any occasion. "Best Wine List (Twin Cities)" -City Pages, 2005 "Best Restaurant (St. Paul)" -City Pages, 2004-2005 "Most Romantic" -Gourmet Magazine, Mpls./St. Paul, MN Monthly Best of Citysearch Lunch…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Located in the shadow of St. Paul Cathedral, this refined 1889 brownstone is the essence of romance. The handsomely elegant dining rooms with fireplaces, oil paintings and Victorian wallpaper are a favorite anniversary, engagement or impress-your-date spot. Come summertime, it's lovebird heaven outside, with tree branches wrapped in twinkling white lights canopied over an old-fashioned bricked courtyard. Rich dishes include Merlot-steeped short ribs and seared mahi mahi with crunchy almonds.
10/01/09
I should of stayed home...
by Jkuf01
W.A Frost & Company has a great atmosphere and ambiance- However, it's not worth much when you are constantly waiting for a drink and an hour for a few appetizers at 10pm. The patio was almost empty.
I get better service from my favorite dive bars. Overpriced, bizarre food and terrible service.
We ordered a cheese tray and a flatbread ahi-tuna appetizer- I'm still sick of crackers. Which is 90% of what we recieved.
- Pros: Nice Patio
- Cons: Terrible Service
09/28/09
Worthless happy hour
by dgordanier
I had my stomach all set for late happy hour and I was hungry. The bartender gave me a glass of wine and then ignored me for nearly 20 minutes. There was nothing I could do to catch his eye because it was noisy and he spent all his time way at the other end of the bar flirting with another customer. The only reason I'd see to go back would be that I could get a glass of wine for free, because I seriously could have left without paying and no one would have noticed.
- Pros: good wine
- Cons: worthless service
09/06/08
WOW!
by ryan507
If you decide to eat here, ask to sit on the patio you will love it! One of my best dinning exp. ever we sat outside on a perfect night, ordered a great drink vodka bootleg. The service was super always is when your server has a helper to do the water and bring the bread out. The food reminds me a lot of what you see on top chef very trendy and up scale! Check this place out!!
- Pros: patio, great menu, and service!
The Details on W.A. Frost & Company
What to Drink:
In winter, order a hot specialty drink (try Dave's Wonderful Keoke Coffee) and take it downstairs to sip by the fire.
Where to Sit:
Smokers are welcome in the outdoor patio, which is close to the bar.
Know Before You Go:
With a fine list of sherries, ports and scotch--plus a romance-novel setting--the bar is one Fitzgerald would have loved. In fact, he once frequented this spot back when it was a drugstore.
When to Go:
While the bar is open through all the hours listed, the restaurant has set lunch and dinner hours. Lunch hours Monday-Saturday are 11:15am-1:30pm, dinner hours Monday-Thursday are 5:30pm-10pm, dinner hours Friday-Saturday are 5pm-11pm. Sunday brunch hours are 10:30am-2pm and Sunday dinner hours are 5pm-10pm
Category:
Traditional American, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Quiet, Private Rooms, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, Historic Setting, Group Dining, Fireplace, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Patio
Message from W.A. Frost & Company
- Best wine list
- Gift certificates
- Romantic garden patio
W.A. Frost is located in beautiful Saint Paul, not far from the capitol. W.A. Frost has been providing the ultimate in dining pleasure since 1975. Enjoy the open-air setting in the summer and enjoy the spectacular turn-of-the-century architecture year-round. W.A. Frost's sensational wine selection, cuisine and ambience provide you with the perfect dining experience for lunch, dinner or any occasion.
"Best Wine List (Twin Cities)" -City Pages, 2005
"Best Restaurant (St. Paul)" -City Pages, 2004-2005
"Most Romantic" -Gourmet Magazine, Mpls./St. Paul, MN Monthly
Best of Citysearch Lunch 2008
Best of Citysearch Fine Dining 2008
Best of Citysearch Brunch 2008
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