Downtowner Woodfire Grill

Wonderful first experience! I was looking for a nice place to take my friend out for her birthday and a family member recommended the Downtowner.To begin, this place is gorgeous! Super classy, dimly lit, and resembles an old fashion dinner club with 21st century upgrades.All of the staff were extremely kind, helpful and our servers had a good sense of humor. We were created by the manager not long after we were seated and he later returned to give my friend a restaurant birthday card with a $15 off voucher for her next visit. So sweet!We both started with espresso martinis and a bread basket while we looked over the menu. The selections are amazing! I feel like there is something for everyone, and the woodfire options all looked so delicious.I chose to try the Glazed Lamb lollipops and my friend had the Prime New York Strip. Each dinner comes with a choice of potato and grilled vegetables. We both added a on a pre-dinner Caesar salad and a side of shareable broccoli with the meals. The salads were nice with light dressing and a decent size for a starter. When the food came out we were both in awe. The portions were huge and the presentation was beautiful! I was extremely pleased and a little surprised to see my meal had 6 nice sized lollipops! I orders my lamb medium rare and the flavors were absolutely out of this world! Best lamb I have had in years. It was also extremely tender and juicy. The garlic mash was warm and creamy and the grilled vegetables were seasoned nicely. My friend loved her steak as well.To finish off the night our server brought a complimentary birthday cheesecake with a candle! When I received the bill I was pleasantly surprised! 4 cocktails, 2 premium dinners, 2 side salads, and a dinner side was less than $200 for the night!During our time at the Downtowner we felt well taken care of my all of the staff and overall had a wonderful experience. While this may not be a weekly visit, I can't wait to come back for another enjoyable evening.

I used to visit this place when I was 16 yrs old, loved it then and it's still great as I found out recently. I ordered a simple hamburger which ended us being the best I've had in ages. We were a large group & were seated in the back room. It was a bit crowded but the wait staff pulled everything off without any problems.

Great service from the host when you enter to our server, Pavel. Both were friendly and helpful. 5 star service. We began with the guacamole and a mountain of homemade chips. Better than expected for Minnesota and I recommend it. The Greek salad was very good and very fresh. Lots of romaine lettuce (a true Greek salad really has no lettuce, but this is the USA). The sirloin steak sandwich was ok. Very good fries. The steak was cooked perfectly to medium rare as requested. However, the steak didn't have much flavor. I wouldn't order it again.

First of all we want at 2pm so it must of been at shift change as the service was quite slow. The food was just ok. I have eaten here before and it was one of the tops in St Paul! Today it was not. We had the chicken caprese sandwich and the steak sandwich. The chicken sandwich was much better than the steak sandwich. The ambiance is quite cozy. And overall will give them a pass today.

We did a Valentine's dinner here and it was lovely. The full menu was available with several specials. We started with shrimp cocktail which featured 6 large shrimp in a martini glass full of cocktail sauce. So good. I chose the swordfish and husband had the halibut special. We each wanted the other's veggie option so we switched those out when the plates came. Everything was very good. The swordfish was served kabob style. Would have been better with something a little more colorful and textured than the side of rice, but it was a lighter meal which left room for a chocolate lava cake and ice cream. Yummm!They had a piano player playing great Valentine's music when we were there. A great touch for a special night. I also love the woodfire aroma that hits you when you enter. So warm and cozy. We snagged a parking spot in their lot right next door. Not a lot of spaces in there so it was a good find. Our service was excellent. Great date night.

I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed my dinner at the Downtowner Woodfire Grill!We had a reservation for a group of 10 for 6:30, and even though we got there a little bit early, the hostess still sat us immediately and provided us with water and fresh dinner rolls. (Make sure to try one with some garlic butter!) I really loved the dimly-lit Italian-cafe vibe of the dining room, especially the water fountains behind the bar. Our table was right in the middle of the restaurant with booths surrounding us, but it didn't feel crowded at all. We also sat right near the woodfire grill, which was a fun experience. This restaurant is one of the few places in downtown St. Paul that serves Coke products, and they also have an extensive selection of beer, wine, cocktails, and cocktails. Our servers, Allegra and Clay, made sure our drinks were always full and personally attended to the needs of the people in my party with food allergies. They were overall great waiters and treated us very kindly. For dinner, I was stuck between the Margherita pizza and the Amish chicken, but ultimately decided on the pizza. I was a little disappointed in my decision, as the pizza was more like a flatbread with very chewy dough and not enough sauce. I was impressed, however, with Woodfire Grill's menu options for vegetarian guests, which I noticed because two people in my party were vegetarian. I ended the night with the flourless chocolate torte, which was so rich and dense it tasted like a piece of fudge. It was so delicious that I was tempted to ask for the recipe to recreate it at home! Overall, my group had a quality meal at the Woodfire Grill for a reasonable price, and I would definitely frequent this restaurant if I lived in St. Paul!

I've been here for breakfast a handful of times now and I'm really a fan! They never require a reservation it seems based on the times that I have made one, usually not too crazy busy in the restaurant in the mornings. They have a wide variety of breakfast entrees to choose from. 10/10 recommend!

This place was a great find and easily willing to help us with a party of 18. We were on a work trip and all from different states. The restaurant was very classy and the food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend the Ribeye and Shrimp cocktail. Anytime I'm in Minnesota I will stop in for a meal.

The Downtowner Woodfire Grill - St. Paul, MN (February 7, 2025)Today, I tried the Belgian waffle topped with strawberries and blueberries ($17.00), paired with crispy bacon ($6.00) on the side. My husband had the stuffed French toast with strawberries ($16.00) and coffee ($4.00). Both dishes were absolutely delicious! Another favorite of ours is Moe's Cajun Breakfast - it's a must-try. With these three options alone, you can't go wrong. The ambiance of the restaurant is top-notch as well. If you're looking for a fantastic breakfast experience, don't miss out on this place!

Had a lovely lunch this week, wonderful Reuben and attentive yet not intrusive service. Parking free in their own lot is a plus.