Get Wild in St. Paul
By Blair Reynolds, Twin Cities Editor
So you have tickets to the hottest team on ice, the Minnesota Wild, but don't know what to do before the game? Try these ideas to satisfy your hunger before you partake of some the best the NHL has to offer.
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Eagle Street Grille
174 W Seventh St, St Paul, MN
Located across the street from the Xcel Energy Center, the bar offers a fun bar atmosphere and good food to get you ready for the excitement of a hockey game. This old building was once an antique store and it pays homage to its roots with a rustic interior and fast friendly service. -
Great Waters Brewing Company
426 St Peter St, St Paul, MN
Looking for something more than a massed produced brew to drink before the first face-off? Sample their homemade beers and taste some of the best bar food in town. -
Joseph's Grill
140 Wabasha St S, St Paul, MN
Across the river from downtown is Joseph's, a popular pre-game spot with a family friendly atmosphere and wholesome and hearty food. Take the shuttle to the game to save on parking and time. -
St. Paul Grill
350 Market St, St Paul, MN
Located in the historic Saint Paul Hotel, the Grill is full of St. Paulites who like the finer things in life. Drink a scotch older than your parents, have an aged steak and soak in the upscale atmosphere. Keep a look out for celebrities; this is the hotel where most of the visiting teams stay when they play the Wild. -
Tom Reid's Hockey City Pub
258 Seventh St W, St Paul, MN
From memorabilia of the North Stars to autographed pictures of today's Wild players, the pub mixes hockey history with great food and drink. If you want sit down and enjoy your meal, get there early. The place fills up in a hurry on game night. -
Wild Tymes Bar & Grill
33 Seventh Pl W, St Paul, MN
A number of screens show sports and prep you for the game at the Xcel Center. In the early season and post-season the patio on the Seventh Place Mall is busy with locals soaking up the warmth of those unseasonably warm days.
