St. Paul Grill

07/11/2007 Posted by uradel

My husband and I returned last week and had a great dinner. The food is above average and they have a great wine menu as well as some choice single malt scotch selections. I do love the dark wood interior and linen clad tables. Do not come here if your sole purpose is to eat cheap. This is about dining and dining well. It's a very civilized atmosphere and we appreciate that. There is easy parking across the street at the ramp near Kincaid's. If you make it clear to your server that you will not be rushed they will honor that request. In fact, that is something I make clear in all restaurants and it is never a problem. Restaurants want their patrons to communicate their needs. We have also used them for business meetings and executive sessions and they have been more than accommodating. This place is a class act.

Pros: This reminds me of the old school steak houses I grew up with, like Chasens.

Cons: None

06/20/2007 Posted by plfear

Just average. Steak was bland. Nice atmosphere and view. Candles and white linen tablecloths. A little too cozy. Best part of the meal was the mashed potatoes. Nothing special. We won't be back. Too much to spend for only an average meal. You could get the same kind of steak at Outback Steakhouse for a lot less money. Actually, Outback may be better.

Pros: ambience, view

Cons: bland food, poor parking situation, expensive

10/15/2006 Posted by KATYARIA

I agree on the parking deal. They do not tell you that they will not valet your car in advance and you will end up 30 min late for your reservation. I agree with other reviews that the staff cannnot wait to remove your plate. I was still eating and all the plates of my companions were already removed. A major pet peeve of mine. Steak was good, they get a little over exotic with bbq sauce. Hash browns are great and salads are as well. Not the best for the price.

Pros: bar, atmosphere

Cons: valet parking, service, food

08/14/2006 Posted by jenjen282

This was the best meal I've had in a long time! Great food all around! Service can be slow. You'll be lucky to get a table on a Friday or Saturday unless you have reservations. The bar wasn't too crowded, but was a little loud.

Pros: Great food!

Cons: slow service

08/10/2006 Posted by djcs89

Now, this is not your ordinary restaurant & I wouldn't suggest going here every day. I consider this a "special event" restaurant. It's a fabulous place for that pre-theater dinner, a birthday celebraction, or just a special night on the town. The food is always fantastic, a little pricy, but you're paying for quality and quantity. The serving sizes are generous and the quality of the food is always top notch. I've never had a bad meal here in all the times I've gone. Wait service is excellent, always on top of filling drinks and asking if things are ok.

Pros: FOOD/SERVICE/AMBIANCE/SEE & BE SEEN

Cons: PARKING/GETTING A TABLE

04/02/2006 Posted by st_twincity_paul

Fact: St. Paul Grill - Valet parking is only for hotel guests when an event is taking place downtown, so if it's cold out, and let's face Minnesotan's - that's most of the time, then you and possibly your date will have a long frosty walk to and from the car after spending twenty + minutes looking for street parking or paying $25 for parking garage. Service: Rush, rush, rush... Not that they are quick to deliver your order, instead they are quick to ask for your plate after slowing down. If you stop eating for a second to relax and chat, they will swarm your table. Gotta keep tables turning over. If you are on a date and wish to chat and slowly enjoy your meal, be prepared to be asked by several different people if you are done and if they can take your plate. Food: Good food

Pros: Food Quality, Portion Size

Cons: Parking, Service, Not Cheap

10/03/2004 Posted by kat2mn

The food was excellent, but the service had a lot to be desired. Our waiter was very dry, and never around when we needed him. The busboy who scraped our table in between courses was more friendly than our server. Get the filet mignon, and the spinach salad with strawberries. Delicious. We asked for a straw for our water, and were looked at as if we were aliens. We will go back, but be sure to ask for a different server.

Pros: Excellent steak, Awesome bar, Nice lighting

Cons: , Pricey drinks, Small portions for $

05/13/2004 Posted by mercedes724

Had lunch with three friends. Made reservations and were immediately seated. Ordered our food, which was served quickly. Great food and good service. The only bad thing that happened was upon asking for ketchup, we never received it. I had the ceaser chicken salad, which was outstanding. Clean greens and the homemade dressing made this salad the best ever.

Pros: Nice private seating

03/20/2004 Posted by kauffman

I ate all my meals here during my last visit to the twin cities (two lunches and two dinners) and never once was disappointed. I could eat all my meals here forever. Service was great and the hostess position is much improved over years past. It will always be packed here so don't show up without a reservation to avoid disappointment.

Pros: great food, service, wine prices

Cons: , too noisy, loud

08/14/2003 Posted by jim292

We understand that others have had good experiences here. We did not. I had made reservations well in advance and let them know that it was our anniversary when we made them, however we were seated 45 minutes after our reservation. We had wanted a somewhat quiet table and after waiting over 1/2 hour, we were led to a table directly across from the kitchen entrance! When we requested a different table, there was a very cold response. In addition, after being seated, we received only sporadic attention from our server. For the price, it was a very poor experience.

Pros: good food, not crowded seating

Cons: expensive, loud, over-booked