Guidebook for St Paul
Food Scene
Delectable food and the finest outdoor patio bar/restaurant in the Twin Cities.
62 locals recommend
W. A. Frost and Company
374 Selby AveDelectable food and the finest outdoor patio bar/restaurant in the Twin Cities.
Wonderful Italian cuisine, warm atmosphere, friendly service. A bit pricy but worth it.
12 locals recommend
La Grolla
452 Selby AveWonderful Italian cuisine, warm atmosphere, friendly service. A bit pricy but worth it.
Over 70 beers on tap and some really good food, way beyond typical bar food.
47 locals recommend
The Happy Gnome
498 Selby AveOver 70 beers on tap and some really good food, way beyond typical bar food.
Cheeky Monkey Deli
525 Selby AveDeli by day and bistro by night. Check out the patio seating in the back!
Where else can you hear Russian spoken fluently, down vodka from all over the globe, and relax in old-world comfort? Another great patio, too!
46 locals recommend
Moscow on the Hill
371 Selby AveWhere else can you hear Russian spoken fluently, down vodka from all over the globe, and relax in old-world comfort? Another great patio, too!
Tavern On Grand
656 Grand AveOne word: WALLEYE!
Wood-fired pizzas, steaks, chicken, even lamb. Warm atmosphere and good cocktails.
6 locals recommend
Downtowner Woodfire Grill
253 7th St WWood-fired pizzas, steaks, chicken, even lamb. Warm atmosphere and good cocktails.
Eclectic, warm shop with great people-watching. It's actually right on the corner of Selby and Western.
40 locals recommend
Nina's Coffee Cafe
165 Western Ave NEclectic, warm shop with great people-watching. It's actually right on the corner of Selby and Western.
Everything Else
Common Good Books
Garrison Keillor's bookstore with a unique selection and lots of local flavor.
Sightseeing
Railroad baron's idea of fine living in the late 1800's. Tour the mansion or meet for a Summit Ave walking tour, which starts here.
71 locals recommend
James J. Hill House
240 Summit AvenueRailroad baron's idea of fine living in the late 1800's. Tour the mansion or meet for a Summit Ave walking tour, which starts here.
Massive, hill-top cathedral with a commanding view of the city and Capitol building.
Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis - Monsignor Hayden Center
777 Forest St NMassive, hill-top cathedral with a commanding view of the city and Capitol building.
Arts & Culture
The Grand Hand Gallery
619 Grand AveMany local artists, good quality.
Sports and music venue -- but there's some good food there, too!
18 locals recommend
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
75 W 5th StSports and music venue -- but there's some good food there, too!
Acoustically-pleasing venue for opera, chamber music, shows. Even if you don't go inside, spend a few minutes or more wandering around Rice Park -- spectacular in the winter!!
65 locals recommend
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington StAcoustically-pleasing venue for opera, chamber music, shows. Even if you don't go inside, spend a few minutes or more wandering around Rice Park -- spectacular in the winter!!
Essentials
Nice boutique grocery with good selection. Deli, fresh meats, large veggie section.
166 locals recommend
Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin AveNice boutique grocery with good selection. Deli, fresh meats, large veggie section.
Co-op style food store open to non-members. Lots of health foods, vitamins, etc. plus a good deli.
75 locals recommend
Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op
622 Selby AveCo-op style food store open to non-members. Lots of health foods, vitamins, etc. plus a good deli.
Entertainment & Activities
Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdWonderful place to explore science!
Shopping
Liquor, a bit farther away but a larger selection of beers (a walk-in cooler full), wines and single-malt Scotch.
First Grand Avenue Liquor Store
918 Grand AveLiquor, a bit farther away but a larger selection of beers (a walk-in cooler full), wines and single-malt Scotch.