Mouthwatering Lounges in Saint Paul

Rooftop at Hewing Hotel

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (14)

"This was a place I wanted to have an upscale cocktail on a nice summer day overlooking downtown Minneapolis. The bar in the lobby was very nice as I walked in. The front desk has override the elevator so stop there first to get to the roof top bar. The rooftop bar is very nice with lots of windows and many different cozy seating spaces. I would do the old fashioned and sit outside taking in the view of the city. My bartender was very friendlier and said that the old fashioned is there signature drink. This was a nice place to relax before dinner."

Pike and Pint Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (146) • $$

"En route from Minot to Minneapolis, for some reason,despite my starving wife suggesting a stop in Fargo, I drove on... Perhaps subconsciously I just wanted to come back here after our visit last week. That sounds better than I ignored her pleas for food, right? We pulled into a large parking lot & walked in at 830pm, hoping the kitchen wouldn't close early, and were seated right away on the bar side. My wife ordered the ahi tuna sandwich that I'd had the previous visit and the featured sour beer. I ordered the special Salmon Crostini & THANKFULLY the server explained it was pretty small, so, I added 3 fish tacos & finished with a Bent Paddle Christmas Cookie Cream Ale.The fish (perch) tacos were larger fillets than expected and we certainly didn't leave hungry or dissatisfied. In summary: easy to get to, immediate seating, great food that came up fast, good service & the price was right at $70 for with 3 beers, an app & 2 mains.In the end, they saved my marriage & it looked like I had a plan from the start."

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."

Stillwater Bowl & Lounge

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (17)

"It's not very clean but what bowling alley is really? Just don't look. The employees are friendly,they have pull tabs and e-tabs,bingo and bowling.....food looks good too!"

Pedro's Pizza Lounge

★★★★★ 4.6 (61) • $$

"I was hosting a rehearsal dinner at the brewery a block away and stopped in to try their pizza to see if it was good enough to order for the event. WOW! The pizza was fantastic and the people working there were genuinely helpful, kind and just great to talk with. I spoke with my waitress, Hannah (who was lovely by the way) and she suggested I reach out to the owner for my rehearsal dinner needs. She even provided me with the contact information. Some people would just say email the owner, she did not. I reached out to the owner Laura, and she was lovely. I asked her if I could preorder 11 pizzas, pay for them and have them delivered. She wrote back a kind email offering everything I asked for and included heat lamps and warming bags. In the course of our conversations, she supplied me with an invoice and will work with the brewery to set things up prior to our arrival.Do not hesitate to eat here. Support people who go out of their way to make a customer's experience a great one. The pizza is fantastic and the people are genuine.I truly feel blessed to have come upon their restaurant and am so totally blown away by the service and food I received."

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"

Apothecary Bar & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (11) • $$$

"The Apothecary does a brilliant job with Old Fashioneds. They take great care to mix a lot of ingredients to create deep complex flavours. We found this a perfect place to have a drink to start the evening!"

Crescent Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5) • $$

"Staying at the hotel and ordered to go. Black n Blue Steak Salad is fantastic. Steak was cooked perfectly at medium. Key lime pie - well, not so fantastic. Prices are a little higher for the quality of food - but the service was nice and good about having the order ready when I was done with my workout."

10 Spot Bar & Lounge

★★★★★ 4.8 (6) • $

"I have been driving through Royalton for decades. On a whim around dinnertime my wife and I stopped at 10 Spot to check it out.Arrived during happy hour, the place was full. Did get the last high top table in the bar. We each ordered an IPA. Asked the waitress what was the most popular item on the menu, she said the Patty Melt. We ordered 2, with fries.Folks, this Patty Melt was delicious! Made with wheat bread instead of the usual marble rye bread. The grilled onions were sweet and juicy.Overall, we are truly glad we checked it out. Really a nice place!"

Bar Cart Lounge And Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (71)

"I love their social hour snacks and cocktail plus mocktail list. Neat space too and all within walking distance!"

Plush

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (14)

"I have come into Plus at about 11 at night it do not be that many folks in there but I must say the owners are friendly and the waiters are very attentive. The drinks pretty good also."

The Living Room

★★★★☆ 3.5 (56) • $$

"Located on the first floor, The Living Room is the hotel bar for The W. I made several visits While in town to celebrate Prince, I stayed at The W and made a few visits to The Living Room. The W was one of the host hotels for the official Prince Celebration 2022 festivities and the official welcome party was held at The Living Room. As to be expected, this party resulted in lots of people who came to dance, drink and to celebrate the 'Purple Yoda from Minnesota'. Surprisingly, this space was an excellent option for the party it has a dance floor area along with a large well-stocked bar which easily accommodated everyone's drink choice. Add to that, they had a few Purple drink specials for the night which were tasty. The bartenders did a great job in processing the nonstop drink orders and the servers were kept very busy throughout the night. When not used for parties, the ambiance is much more laid-back. As the name says, it has more of a 'living room' feel. In addition to the long bar, there are many sections of lounge seating (chars, couches, etc.) which are perfect for unwinding. Even after the party, the bar continued to be well-stocked; so well-stocked that a friend and I made a couple of discoveries while sipping one afternoon. To our surprise, they had a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle (10 year) along with a bottle of Weller Single Barrel. It's rare to find either at a bar; having both made for an amazing find. My friend and I quickly made it our mission to empty both bottles so we would each have a souvenir from The Living Room (we succeeded). Following the welcome party, the bartenders could have been a bit tired but that was far from the case, they were as energetic and welcoming as they were at the party. If interested in food to go with your adult beverage, they work directly with Manny's Steakhouse (also attached to The W) which means anything from appetizers to a complete steak dinner can be ordered and enjoyed while in The Living Room. On future trips, whether staying at The W or not, I will make a point to stop by The Living Room for an adult beverage or two."

Emerald Lounge

★★★★★ 4.6 (39)

"What a great spot! My husband and I were early for a dinner reservation nearby, so we stopped in for a drink. The interior is dark and cozy, and staff were just lovely. We ordered a couple cocktails and shared a happy hour snack (the pear toast is divine). I can't wait to come back and try some more food and drinks!Only place for improvement: the front door is drafty AF - they have clearly *tried* to remedy this, but not effectively. On a cold day, you'll want to keep your coat on inside."

REV Ultra Lounge

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (11) • $$

"Holy cow! I didn't know they changed their name to REV Ultra Lounge. I 'checked in' the wrong place. Oh well, this review is based on the dance club scene. The place was kind of dead but I didn't care because the music is what I was enjoying. Since I had my dancing shoes on, I didn't care where we go...It is located in the basement. The space is like a garage where you could fit six cars with low ceilings. Music is great. Parking is either valet or at the ramp. Enjoy!"

Juche St Paul

★★★★★ 4.5 (61)

"This place is ! I have never seen Soju on a menu, and it was explained that it flavored sake which usually results in a more sweeter taste. They infuse the Soju themselves in house and it was amazing! I suggest getting a flight, by the lychee was my favorite!The atmosphere is so cool. Dark, loud music, high backed booths. Perfect for a date or a group. We took our kids here and sat at the bar... they were extremely accommodating with paper and coloring crayons. The staff were unfazed.The food is splendid. My favorite was the pork belly. It comes with wraps and you get tongs and utensils to build it yourself. It could have been cooked a littleLonger, but the flavor was perfect.We'll be back!!"

Mansion at Uptown

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (26) • $$$

"From first glance, this club has lots of potential to be greater than what they intended. No doubt, the decoration, architecture, bar and seating areas are classy and elegant. It is probably the best in the Twin Cities. The DJ area was in the middle but kinda tucked away and hidden behind the super XXL sofas and chairs in this place, so you won't see them in the dark lights. I don't know if it's good or bad, but I like watching the DJ in action sometimes when I go out dancing. She was playing some good dance music. Before you head to Mansion, you have to come with an open mind and lots of forgiveness in your heart. Drink a lot or take a chill pill before you come because this place has lots of rules. The night we were here, there were more security guards and "hostess" sweeping the floor than regular customers. I call them hostess, but I don't really know what they do other than stand around looking gorgeous and smiling. They didn't greet us when we came in or take our drink orders throughout the night so I don't really know what they do. I heard there is dress code for the men so make sure you have collared shirt and long pants on. As for the ladies, you don't have to remind us to dress to kill for a night out. The is no cover charge so that's pretty awesome since we are sure to be drinking inside anyway. However, their policies for not allowing jackets laying around doesn't make for a fun time. I have never been to a club where they force you to either wear your darn jacket or pay for coat check service and only if you can find it due to poor signage. Firstly, I was told to remove my jacket from laying it on the arm rest of a couch that was supposedly reserved for an invisible party because no one showed up. Secondly, they tell me I can't put my jacket on the bar stool when we finally found some kind souls to share their limited bar seating area with us!! Really!!!!!!!!!?????? Mansion?????? My last encounter with Mansion's rules (whew this one tops the icing on the cake), I put down my empty champagne glass on a nearby table because we were having so much fun dancing that I didn't want to risk breaking a glass on the dance floor only to be told I have to put my glass at the bar! In short, he is telling me "bus your own empty glass, lady!" I asked him if he could take the glass away for me only to be refused because he is too good to do just that (provide good customer service) because he has a black suit on and an ear piece. I am a paying customer Mansion!!!???Some advise for Mansion- let loose on your rules! There are not enough tables to put down our darn drinks so we can dance hands free! Instead, you have too many Reserved couches on the nights when your joint was half empty."

Creekside Supper Club & Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (124) • $$$

"Love the vintage supper club vibes-this is a relatively newer restaurant but it looks like it's been around for ages. We went for a Valentines pop up, and loved the decor. Service was prompt, and the food was definitely solid. Love that they gave us a relish plate and absolutely love the cocktail sauce that came with the shrimp (don't skip it!) we didn't try the cocktails but they looked pretty."

Prohibition

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (187) • $$$

"VIEWS FOR MILESWe enjoyed a beer and a 'zero proof' cocktail at Prohibition right after a weekday 5pm opening when it was very quiet. We were tucked away in a corner on a high-top table with great views of the surrounding Minneapolis skyscrapers and distant views of St. Paul. I was able to take some great photos out the windows throughout the bar before it got too busy.WE SKIPPED THE OBSERVATION DECK, CHOOSING PROHIBITION INSTEADWe chose visiting the 27th floor Prohibition over paying to ascend to the Foshay Tower and Observation Deck (30th floor), because we thought the views were good enough. We put our money towards cocktails instead! If you want to learn about the history of the place, it's easy to research it on your phone while sipping. :)1920s SPEAKEASY FEELThe decor is 1920s-ish with dark woods, blacks and purples with splashes of reds, occasional armchairs, couches and book cases. It was originally a retreat for the builder magnate Wilbur Foshay. I thought the actual bar didn't quite have a wow factor, but the rest of it felt 'speakeasy', although it's not quite as mysterious and clandestine as some we've visited.MOCKTAILThe zero proof cocktail I tried -- A 'Crime of Passion', complete with a real flower for garnish -- was one of the best 'mocktails' I'd ever had. It wasn't too watered down with ice and was quite flavorful. ($12, summer of 2024).TAKE THE ELEVATOR TO THE 27TH FLOORIn order to get to Prohibition, take the elevator up to the 27th floor from the ground floor where you find the check-in desks at the Foshay (W Hotel). When we took the elevator, there was a large crowd of conference people also waiting, so it took a few rounds of waiting before we got up there. For great photos of the Foshay Tower, go across the street."

Roma’s Italian Eatery

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (21)

"First off... Jennifer W. wouldn't know a good ambiance if it slapped them in the face... or so I assume, because this restaurant is the nicest establishment in this town, ambiance wise. I have eaten here on numerous occasions now and have been 100% pleased with each dish. I have yet to have the prosciutto bread so, it is unfortunate to hear the inconsistencies there, but am still going to try it, because "prosciutto bread". Have only had one experience that the service was subpar, but that is bound to happen from time to time. I will be back and I look forward to the market side opening for take out as well! I hope Roma's thrives and I hope the people of this small city learn to appreciate fine dining."

Raku Sushi & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.5 (203) • $$

"I took my husband here for his birthday recently to treat him to sushi, I am not a very big sushi fan myself and I honestly really enjoyed the food. It did take forever for each order to come out, some stuff didn't come out at all, and some stuff came that we never ordered. It wasn't busy at all so, we wondered if that's how they limit how much people eat by being really slow. Outside of that it was a good enough experience food wise I want to go back again, and again- I'm not a sushi fan so despite the weird amount of time and mistakes getting our food it was tasty enough that I'm totally willing to overlook that all. And should mention that the staff were really very friendly when they showed up."

Beartown Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (54) • $$

"I'm not very impressed with the food at Beartown; it's mostly a neighborhood sports bar where locals drink beer and watch sports on TV.I was super hungry after a visit to my doctor. And I was looking forward to some hearty food. My server suggested the signature Beartown Burger.Overall, I was pretty disappointed with Beartown. I was the only person in the dining room ordering food. (There were only a handful of people at the bar.) So I expected a great burger, served quickly.My "famous" Beartown Burger & onion rings took half an hour to come out. Keeping an eye on my watch, I knew what was going to happen before the food hit my table. Of course, it was way over cooked to hell. The flavor certainly didn't warrant the "famous" label and it didn't live up to the Beartown restaurant name. The onion rings were okay but mostly flavorless and boring. I was hungry enough to eat a fried raccoon sphincter so it wouldn't have taken much to impress me. But they managed to drop the ball.I had an hour to watch everyone else at the bar. This is obviously a place where locals can hangout to drink and watch a game. Most of the people seemed to know each other. The prices are okay so I guess it's also a good place to bring kids that don't care much about food quality...or if you plan to get drunk and don't care much about flavor because you're half in the bag.My server was great. She was spot-on and on top of everything. Too bad the food didn't match up to the service.I'm being generous and calling them a 3 and hoping that - maybe - I just caught them on a bad day. In reality, my visit was probably closer to a 2.I probably won't be back.-Daddy Maxx Retro"

The Port

★★★★☆ 4.1 (34) • $$$

"We made a reservation here while in town for the Big Turn Music Fest and because of a snowstorm had the place almost to ourselves. We loved our pre-dinner drinks, one delicious June Bug (think a tequila mule) and an extra dirty Martini, as well as the fact that the hot and fresh sourdough baguette came whipped fresh butter and homemade tart rhubarb preserve.The dinner got even better with a really nice thick cut Prime Rib and market fish, a rare yellowfin tortilla crusted Tuna. The steak came with whole baked potato and trio of dipping sauces and the tuna came on a large bed of mashed potato, cauliflower, and kale. Both were well seasoned and flavorful and we can't think of anything they could do better!"

GoldRoom Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.5 (48)

"First time here!! Visited this place with a group of ladies and although they were able to accommodate our large party there were several blips. We had 18 ladies to seat, but when we arrived the tables were not ready and we had to scramble a bit to get the proper seating. The ladies were nice, but there was a bit of confusion and delays in service.The ambiance was cool.Service was cool, not great.Food was tasty, everyone seemed to be pleased and left in food comas! I had the shrimp and grits which were tasty, but a little too gritty for my liking. Most people enjoyed the bottomless Mimosas, but again the service was a little slow."

Murray's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (550) • $$$

"Went to Murray's for my birthday dinner. Had reservations and we were seated immediately. The service here is a step above top notch. Entering from the street, the bar is on the right and the main dining room is forward.Started the night with a nice Spanish red. They have an extensive wine menu and craft cocktails as well. First to was the crab and corn chowder. It was great. Second up was the lobster appetizer, which was an Australian lobster tail in a butter and lemon sauce. Unfortunately this was over cooked. For the price, it definitely was not worth.Main couse was a porterhouse andpotatoes in a cheddar sauce. The porterhouse was perfectly cooked and really delicious. The potatoes were okay, but a little under seasoned. Still the meal was pretty good.For dessert there was a molten fugde cake topped with ice cream. That was also good. All in all a great meal, but definitely would only come here for special occasions, as the bill was quite hefty."

Lush Lounge & Theater

★★★★☆ 4.3 (9)

"Our server was wonderful!! He was very friendly and would always check on us to see if we needed anything else. The vibe here is always amazing and their food is bomb! They even have homemade ketchup, which tasted really good! Took our friends here for the first time and they love it! Can't wait to go back!"

Beechmoor Restaurant & Lounge

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Great place! We stayed on the lake for a week and were regulars. We felt like locals by the end of our time and we only visited them 4 times. It's kinda neat when you call to reserve your piece of pie (insider tip!) and they recognize your name and ask (by name) if your wife wants anything also.Here's what we ate over the course of those four visits and some reflections:Cheese curds - tasty little fried yummies! If you're not familiar with them, just give them a shot. Italian beef - served with melted mozzarella on a toasted garlic roll. The meat is tender and flavorful while the onions and peppers are sauteed to the point where they developed a slight sweetness. A great sandwich that we split, along with the cheese curds.Pizza w/ sausage & onions - there's a 30-minute wait because they are working with house-made dough and it shows up in the taste. This is NOT a frozen pizza heated behind the bar kind of place. Their sausage is Chicago-style so it's long on flavor. Added in nice size hunks, it steals the show. Bountiful fresh veges plus a thick layer of cheese adds up to a great tavern-style pizza. We ordered their 12" and split it with leftovers.Taco pizza on Mexican night was a surprise. Who would have thought the best taco pizza either of us has ever been served would have come from a place on a lake in the North Woods?!? Yep. Same crust but Darlene made all of the taco fixings for Mexican Mondays and either added them to the pizza or served them on the side. I really enjoyed the presence of refried beans as well - a unique twist that really works. Guac, sour cream and salsa on the side all enable customization or are yummy with some of the bountiful tortilla chips on top of the pie. Another sausage and onion pizza the evening before we left...eaten on the boat at their dock. Yes, they have bar service, table service, deck service, picnic table service and even boat service. Pull up to their dock, give a call to let them know you've arrived and your boat is your private dining area.General notes about their pies. Darlene presents as a small-town lady but holy hell does she bake up a storm! She has favorites that she makes and nothing will be as mundane as a piece of apple pie. We had two slices during our time on the lake: lemon chiffon with whole blueberry glaze and a slice of strawberry cheesecake. Both were nothing short of amazing and absolutely worth calling in advance to reserve. We split the piece and had plenty both times we ordered pie. General notes about the owner and staff. The wait staff was amazing! Even in the difficult COVID times, they provided impeccable service and were really friendly and open people, without exception. Andy is the owner, or possibly one of the owners. When we rented a house on the lake, I asked for some local referrals and he was one that I received from Dani at Hayward Vacation Rentals. Andy helped me set up the local network that I used to plan and execute this vacation. He pointed me towards a few options for boats to rent and have delivered right to our dock (Barry is the MAN!). He gave me the name of Farm Boyz Mercantile as well as numerous other referrals. In short, he provided the "local knowledge" that resulted in us having a fantastic week on the lake!COVID-19 notes:All employees are wearing masks and/or face shields.All employees were wearing gloves.Spacing on the deck is spread out but I did not go inside so no information there.We found a picnic table and used it as our place for all but the last visit when we dined on the boat. Full prevention measures were observed and we had a great time, even with the inconvenience of masking-up each time a server approached our table.Give them a shot, even during COVID, and tip well!"

Crooners Supper Club

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (198) • $$

"We went for a comedy show in the Dunsmore room, super cute spot with great food! Staff was super friendly and we really enjoyed the show!"

Paulie’s

★★★★☆ 3.6 (29)

"Use a real plate...they're Tacos, they're messy...come on!This place has just changed names, I am pretty sure the menu is pretty much the same. Over all the food is good, nice selection of things...bar food, good quality, great Tater Tots!I came in on a Tuesday and was told "it's Tuesday Taco night". I went with the fish tacos, on a corn tortilla! Now, it was just 3 tacos which was fine, got a side of fries...my beef with this is the way they served them. Now Tacos are messy, that's just part of a taco...they put them on those nice little taco holders but then they put them on a plate that is the same size as the holder...just messy, use a regular plate..is it that hard? I also gave them a little tip which, if you really like making tacos you should know! Corn tortillas should ALWAYS be cooked...throw them in a pan, on the burner (gas or electric) and heat those things up. The don't rip as easy, the taste better more importantly.I gave that little Cook the Tortilla tip to the bartender...I will come back on a Tuesday to see if they take the advice!KT"

Miaou Miaou

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (16)

"I travel into the Rand tower hotel and always visit Miaou. Thr best part is their consistency and the staffs ability to remeber their past customers - regular travlers. The food is solid along with the wine list. Ben keeps everything on point with standards and excellent service - cannot go wrong with sitting at this bar and enjoying your time wirh the staff and great drinks. Awesome enviroment."

Bootleggers Saloon and Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.5 (38) • $$

"Love this place. Food it consistently good. Good portions. Lively place with lots of gambling choices if that's your thing. There about 2-3x a month"

The News Room

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (617) • $$

"Dined outside on a Sunday evening and thoroughly enjoyed it. The raspberry mojito was light and refreshing. The very berry salad with chicken was yummy and good portion size. But the real winner was the chocolate torte. Rich and delicious. Staff was friendly. Note the restrooms have a weird layout, so I may or may not have walked into the men's restroom at first..."

Little Tijuana Neighborhood Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.4 (46) • $$

"We stopped in here after getting a recommendation from LITT down the street. The menu is not what I was expecting. Very hodge podge, a seemingly odd assortment of meals. My fam got the St Paul Sando, mush melt and the chicken sandwich - everyone loved their sannies! The chips were good but the waffle fries were so crisp I wouldn't even consider them fries. The only vegan item I could order was the mapo rigatoni and I did not like it. It was spicy and onion-y, two things I hate. It was also tiny for being $14! Excuse me?! Ugh. I asked if I could make anything else vegan on the menu and was told no.We got the papri chaat for a starter with yogurt on the side for me (and no one ended up eating it). The starter was fine but nothing mind blowing like the person who recommended it said it would be. Overall disappointing and I would have no need to visit again, everyone loved their sandwiches though. Just not a vegan-friendly place."

Blacksmith Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (74) • $$

"Great food especially broasted chicken, big meaty pork ribs. Great service. Price is right!"

The Brass Rail

★★★★☆ 3.6 (18) • $

"I went to this on a party bus route. I had no idea there were male strip joints in Minnesota but then again, I never looked for one. Anyway, my girl was turning 25 and we had a crew of 6 giggly, intoxicated and loud girls. We bought her a private dance and she giggled her way through it. I must say, the dancers were nimble and we wanted to take them home as souvenirs. I recommend this place. Can't wait to go again. Honestly if you think this review has no use, it's probably because my recollection of that night is fuzzy at best"