The Most Delicious Cocktail Bars in Saint Paul

Bourbon Butcher Kitchen + Bar

★★★★☆ 3.5 (338) • $$

"A nice relaxed place. Good service and an intimidating selection of spirits, particularly bourbon (big surprise). We had a couple smoked bourbon s and whiskeys. My tri-tip with chimmichurri was perfect. Others had sandwiches and other entrees I wasn't privy to due to my face being busy with delicious mashed potatoes and roasted Brussels sprouts. Those seem a little bit of an afterthought. The flavors were great, but the sprouts were unevenly cooked, ranging from succulent to tough and undercooked. A fine time was had by all."

Mrs. Taco

★★★★☆ 4.3 (67)

"Well, passing through town we had a lovely dinner experience at Mrs. tacos. It is not your traditional Mexican fair. It is unique combination of Guatemalan and Yucatan flavors. Everything was exceptional! We tried the traditional enchiladas, which were very good and two different burritos. All of the meats that they offer are delicious and have different flavors. I believe they offer nine different types of meat that you can choose from to put in your tacos or your burritos.We met the owner and she was very nice and proud of her establishment. You will enjoy the experience of eating at Mrs. taco."

Boludo

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13)

"We got it for delivery, so can't speak to the ambiance, but the pizzas were good. Got the pepperoni and campo. I love pepperoni cups, so no complaints and the chorizo was flavorful. I found the pizza a little salty, but everyone's a little different. I did reheat in the oven to keep a crisp crust"

Rancho Loco Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (78) • $$

"I've driven by this place several times when in town and I thought TODAY is the day!! SO glad I stopped. For a Thursday at lunchtime, it is a popular restaurant, with all the booths that line the windows full, and starting to set at tables. Chips and salsa seem freshly made and are very good. The choriqueso rivaled what we had in Nueva Vallarta Mexico, which we have searched for with no success in the US. (One place in Ohio, I swear, used Velveeta.) Ugh.The Camerones Texacana were large, sweet and perfect. The bacon wrapped around them was not too thin, perfectly smoky, and spice was just right and not too hot. Service was cheerful and not hovering. Very good. They really hustled to take care of everyone."

Brickhouse Food & Drink

★★★★☆ 4.1 (185) • $$$

"Food is good. There is care that goes into the menu and presentation to a decent degree. I have only had good meals here--occasionally very good.The things that are bothersome are minor, and speak more to the business mindset than the meal. Personally, I dislike restaurants that choose to make a show of their extra fees for credit card use (near 3% up-charge here). Guess what? The vast majority of diners use physical or digital credit to pay. So if that upsets the business owner, why not build it into your prices instead of making whiners like me feel nickel-and-dimed. I file it under the same category as making the default minimum tip over the age old standard 15% (18% here), or the server standing over you while you enter your tip (yup). Thanks for the social pressure. I'm sure you think we love it.So yes, this is a good restaurant with pleasant atmosphere and good food, but there are a couple things about it that may bother curmudgeonly folk like me. Just don't let those little things make you write critical Yelp review, and you'll be all the happier for it."

CōV Edina

★★★★☆ 3.6 (304) • $$

"I had a lovely dining experience at CōV Edina on a Sunday for brunch. We were seated quickly & had great service. They have the restaurant decorated for the holidays which was fun & festive. We ordered the Brisket Hash and the Lobster Tartine. The food was so flavorful & very filling. Highly recommend both of these dishes along with a crisp glass of one of their Sauvignon Blancs."

Stargazer

★★★★★ 4.6 (7)

"What a cool fun bar. Stargazer is a small bar in NE Minneapolis. We were lucky to get a table for four. Go early. If there aren't tables available, you need to wait at the front entrance until a spot opens up. You get to order your drinks from your phone. There are different constellations that you can choose from. I didn't recognized most of the liquors in the drinks, but the staff was helpful in describing them to you. Again, lots of cool vibes. It's definitely more of a cocktail bar than resturant. Enjoy your time there!"

Forepaugh's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (135) • $$$

"Cheers to a magical evening at Forepaugh's! Surrounded by good company and the charm of this historic gem, we're ready to celebrate the season in a setting that feels like stepping back in time. So happy we finally made it to this lovely spot. Make a reservation for your next date night & experience the enchanting historic ambiance of Forepaugh's, where every corner whispers tales from the 19th century. Dine in a beautifully restored Victorian mansion, complete with stunning architecture and elegant decor. Some of the most incredible food I've had in Saint Paul .The service was incredible, very welcoming and generous. Overall, this spot has an incredible ambience and aesthetic. The parking is fairly easy there is valet for $15 or there is a lot that you can pay for right across the street for five dollars."

Tattersall Distilling

★★★★☆ 4.1 (206) • $$

"Food - this place is not about food. There is a truck outside if you want something to nibble on. The drinks are where it's at and service. I sat at the bar and the lovely bartender provided great tips. One hallmark of a good mixologist is that they can make you a drink if you tell them what flavors you like and the one at Tattersall nailed it. They have a few drinks on tap which are so good especially the one with gin and pine (?). Quite refreshing for a hot day! The ambiance is pleasant and warehouse like. They have a small store within the place where you can buy bottles that they produce. Interesting fact they no longer produce drinks at this location- they had to move production to Wisconsin due to MN liquor limits."

Brick and Bourbon

★★★★☆ 4.2 (207) • $$

"Rolled up to the place about 1:15pm on a Saturday. There was a major Art in the Park event at the park adjacent to this location. Note: I will prelude that this particular moment and day was important for me - some members or my family and my boyfriend's family were meeting up. Wanted things to be special and there was a little nervousness mixed it. So maybe I'm hyper critical of the nerves of first introductions - but I was bummed this place let me down.From the start: Hostess was NOT super approachable and kind. Issue 1: From the road you can see there was an open air cement patio. We have NOT been there before and wanted to have the dog on the patio like many other establishments in the cities do. It's not the issue we couldn't have the dog - it was just the way it was relayed. Issue 2: We had a larger party and wanted to connect tables. It was harshly relayed they don't move tables because the bases are heavy. Again it was the delivery that bothered me the most. Issue 3: We entered through the wrong door trying to get sat on the patio. We found the front with ease and did the normal things you do at a restaurant and waited. Still more attitude and tone from the same person. The hostess is the face of the restaurant and set a vibe. This particular person was having a bad day or something. For me and this dinning experience it was such a let down to start the experience off with that attitude. The food and waiter were just okay. The whiskey drinks seemed to be enjoyed by the folks at the table. Out of our party no one seemed blown away besides a teenager with her three cheese macaroni. Cinnamon roll for brunch wasn't a thumbs up by anyone at the table worker. Prices were okay to above average. TL;DR-Food and server was just okay at 3.25 stars -Would only recommend to someone that likes whiskey and bourbon - besides that it was a very forgettable experience. Also --No dogs on patio-No moving tables on patio -Patio is next to a major road and below light rail. -Make sure you enter through the right door Try it or not - happy dining."

Margaritaville - Mall of America

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (349) • $$

"This restaurant seems rundown and tired, in desperate need of a rehab. It seemed dark at times and the whole back half of the restaurant was empty during the dinner hour. It felt like a food court version of Margaritaville. The TVs in the bar and the patio weren't on even though it was night one of the World Series.Southwest chicken salad was fresh and yummy, the rest felt disappointingly standard. My margarita was really weak and watered down. Not worth the $100+ tab for our family of 4...and we didn't even hear Margaritaville once."

612 Station

★★★★☆ 4.2 (23) • $$

"I would never have thought this place would look so great judging by the outside of it! I had a burger and it was delicious. I added their tots as a side and they were home made and cheesy and wonderful. The menu has quite a variety and I was there over lunch with limited patrons throughout, but I would imagine it would get busier as the day goes on."

Eli's East Food & Cocktails

★★★★☆ 3.9 (208) • $$

"Got together with a couple great friends. They suggested Eli's, as I'd never even heard of it.I feel glad that I was introduced to this wonderful place. The wait staff have a vibe kind of like Pizza Luce: Friendly, hip, and unconventional. The service was stellar, as was the food and drink.I had the Garden Party drink, and it was way too easy to drink. The flavors are balance and refreshing. I love cucumber in drinks (Pimm's & Lemonade), so this really hit the spot.I ordered the Goddess Chopped Salad and Elote. The Elote was ridiculously good. I should have ordered one to go, because I keep thinking about that corn. The salad was a wonderful mix of flavors and textures, as any good chopped salad should be. The dressing was the perfect accompaniment. This is a place I will visit again."

Northwoods Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (31) • $$

"My favorite place to have a drink, hang w/ other 'regulars', be treated like family, get help with a problem, help others with a problem, laugh at the bar banter, and have some great food with family & friends... There's just no other place I'd rather hang out. If you're Paleo, try a Trish-a-rita..!"

The Camden Social

★★★★☆ 4.3 (41)

"Service was very good, with a great environment... the bartender was informative... and the food while looking great also tasted extremely good."

Signatures Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (54) • $$$

"The grill is our favorite. Friendly, cheerful service. Menu is classic but updated. Nice to be next to the fireplace on a winter evening - except there's a giant screen tv there also which is a bit annoying."

Winchester & Rye

★★★★☆ 3.6 (149)

"Great place for happy hour. Special occasions. Wonderful food. Loved the walleye sandwich, pizzas."

Wilson Creek inn

★★★★☆ 3.9 (18)

"We ate here for the first time tonight. It was just busy enough that you needed a reservation or you could sit at the bar. We were fine with that. Actually that was a lucky break. Our bartender was the best! I feel bad that I didn't catch his name but he carried himself as if he owned the place. Terrific personality and super service! We had the prime rib bites for an app. Different but very good. I had the baked walleye and my girl had the filet. Everything was awesome! The atmosphere was really nice. Very quaint. We'll be back. Loved it!!"

Oliver's Morning, Noon, and Night-Blaine

★★★★☆ 4 (49)

"We came for Happy Hour in the late afternoon. We were seated right away. We were able to get the Happy Hour specials. The dates appetizer was phenomenal! The burrata was okay. I had ordered the loco moco to go. It wasn't as good as I had hoped. However, maybe that was because I tried to reheat it later? I would like to try it again at the restaurant.Overall, very good and I will be back!"

Coalition Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (197) • $$

"Our server was very friendly and checked on us often without making us feel pressured or rushed to order. We enjoyed our drinks and a light dinner on the patio which was nice and cozy.The burrata came with fig jam, prosciutto, arugula, and ciabatta. Each item was absolutely delicious!! The sweet jam and creamy burrata paired well with the salty prosciutto and nicely toasted ciabatta. We ordered another serving of bread to enjoy the spread.It was a nice treat, but the prices are too high for me to visit regularly."

Eloise Restaurant and Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (23)

"Parking is easy because there's a little ramp right across the street. The place was a little hard to find- Google Maps takes you to Grocer's Table. It's actually around the corner past that and NOT where the map says it is. The wooden symbol that marks the restaurant is too discreet so took me a few minutes to hunt down.The ambiance is very cute- vintage with a little feminine touch and date night feel. Our service was great! Three of us ordered our own 'bite' (I had two deviled eggs which had a great pack of flavor), shared the salmon tartare (good flavor and touch of spice from what I think was the Dijon Mayo), entree (I had the Crab Spaghetti alla chittara which was amazing!! Another friend got the agnolotti which had a perfected pasta shell and sauce, another got the trout which was orange like salmon but just a little less fishy but cooked tender with greens) and we shared sides (fries had a great crisp with a bearnaise aioli, beets were flavorful) and all shared the toffee cake with salted caramel buttermilk ice cream. I'm really surprised this place wasn't closer to five stars. I'd go back again tomorrow and try another few things on the menu (in addition to getting the crab spaghetti again)!!"

Estelle

★★★★★ 4.7 (208)

"I love Estelle's. If you want great tasting consistent food this is your place. On street parking."

Lat14 Asian Eatery

★★★★☆ 4 (560) • $$

"Always a great time at Lat14. Arrived about 4:30 on Friday without a reservation and was seated right away. All the servers I've had here have always been so attentive and kind. My FIL and I loved our cocktails, but my MIL thought the Rum the Jewelz cocktail was too strong and had to ask for pineapple juice on the side in order to finish it. I thought it had great flavor, but agreed it was strong for sure. Always have to get their Thai basil wings. It's a must! We loved all of our entrees. I liked the shrimp and mushrooms, but not sure I'd order it again. First time having Nam Khao and throughly enjoyed it and would order it again.Thai tea is one of my favorites so to have it in the form of creme brûlée was such a treat! The restaurant is so beautiful it's as if you are in someone's very well decorated home."

NorthStar Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (225) • $$

"I really like this place. It feels like a semi-upscale burger joint. Food is excellent. We went for a school fundraiser and loved it so I went back a few weeks later. Very good food."

Due Focacceria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (107) • $$

"This may be my favorite summer food spot, and thats pretty much exclusively because of the vibes and outdoor space. Don't get me wrong, the sandwiches are beautifully crafted and use high quality ingredients, and the service is great, but what really elevates it for me is the outdoor seating combined with the walk up window. After a long bike ride, not having to lock my bike up, and just recovering with a nice cold beer and a deliciously light sandwich on a sunny patio just feels RIGHT."

Kinney Creek Brewery

★★★★☆ 4 (65) • $$

"Popped in yesterday. Built a flight w assistance of friendly beertender Lindsey. I went w Miss Agatha, No Big Dill, Happy Porter & Yellow Jacket Imperial IPA. Beers were delicious, I didn't care for Yellow Jacket....but that was a me thing & not a bad beer!! I'm still trying to find my niche w IPA's, this wan't piny & bitter it just... I don't know.... something hoppy so it was a good beer, just not for my palate. The digs were comfy, spread out. I was the only one sitting @ the bar so it gave me a chance to chat up the beertender, Lindsey, who was lovely. I will definitely stop back in whenever I find myself in town again. Thanks Kinney Creek for a fun & delicious inaugural visit!!"

Hewing Bar & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (12)

"Very Cozy outdoor bar with inside sitting too. They offer cute cozy blankets if you get cold. Rooftop of a nice hotel with good cocktails"

Mallards Bloomington

★★★★☆ 3.9 (90) • $$

"Great sandwich. Terrific server. Reasonable price. Easy parking. Recommended. Especially liked the cranberry bread"

Parlour Bar St. Paul

★★★★☆ 4.1 (283) • $$

"I recently visited Parlour on a busy Saturday before the Noah Kahn concert.I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was casual and inviting, with friendly staff ready to take my order. The Parlour burger itself was cooked to perfection - juicy and flavorful, with just the right amount of toppings. The egg on top was the preverbal cherry on top. The fries were crispy and seasoned well, and the Mexican coke was the perfect pair with our meal.Overall, I had a fantastic dining experience and will definitely be returning in the future. I highly recommend Parlour Bar and Grill to anyone in the mood for a delicious, satisfying meal."

O’Shaughnessy Distilling

★★★★★ 4.7 (158) • $$

"I love this place. Never been to a distillery before and they really made an impression. Arrived to this place around 1030pm coming from the market at the Malcom yards. Short walk but our group did get lost. Our server was amazing and walked us through the drinks. Chilled setting. Big place with a second level, (nice bathroom and large mirrors). I wouldn't mind going back."

Black Duck

★★★★☆ 4.4 (23)

"We were lucky enough to dine at the chef's counter so we could watch them cooking over wood.Everything we had was outstanding. Highlights were the roast duck which was succulent and so flavor rich, and the duck burger, which I can't stop thinking about.Their lot is a little small, but there is plenty of street parking at the park just a block away."

The Tavern Grill

★★★★☆ 3.6 (158) • $$

"Had the Spicy Ginger Seared Tuna. Wild Caught Yellow fin tuna pan seared rare with jasmine rice, spicy sesame sauce & Asian slaw with pineapple and avocado added. Fresh dish full of flavor, and the right amount of spice. The Tavern Grill has a pretty big menu to accommodate different taste buds so for a party, there's something on the menu for everyone. Customer Service treated us great, kept our drinks full. Love the vibe of the place too, an upscale pub with a nice size patio as well. Click the Helpful button , follow me for more reviews, and comment where I should go next."

Northern Taphouse

★★★★☆ 4.2 (102) • $$

"We were greeted by Abby, one of the hosts, who had a great smile and greeting for us. Alexis was our server and also pleasantly greeted us quickly after we were seated and got us our drinks and took our order also quite quicklyWe had the Ahi Tuna Bites and some buffalo boneless wings to start. Both were good but I wish the Ahi bites had a blackened spice seared onto it. The wings are solid with good flavor. Next up was the brown sugar bacon burger, Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and jalapeño infused cheddar bacon burger. Both the burgers were good. Decent size and flavor. The hot chicken sandwich was ok. Hard to beat the original from down south!!Overall this place has become another restaurant in our rotation of favorite places to eat.They have a waitlist option on the Yelp app and I highly recommend it if you plan on coming at a busy time of day."

Rinata

★★★★☆ 4.3 (400) • $$

"Rinata is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Where the customer feels at home and the staff like family. A place of hugs and handshakes arriving and departing. A place when jammed packed puts an energy in the air the staff weaving about showcasing their continuity. Rinata is a place that cares about your experience and they have always delivered a great experience to me throughout the years."

Thirsty Fox Pub & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (60)

"Tasty local joint! Enjoyed the burgers and a good selection of beer. Staff was friendly. Would recommend if you are passing through!"