Restaurants in St Paul

Myriel is St. Paul's most decorated tasting menu restaurant, with a 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest and a Food & Wine Best New Chef recognition to its name. Chef Karyn Tomlinson's Scandinavian-inspired, farm-and-forage menu is the right call for a special occasion dinner in Minnesota. Book several weeks out — demand is high and seats are limited.

Burger Dive on Bay Street on Randolph Ave is St Paul's no-fuss neighborhood option — walk-in friendly, casual atmosphere, and priced for regular visits rather than special splurges. It works well for low-key dates, group hangs, or a burger and a beer without the planning overhead. Not a destination, but reliably easy to access in a city where the better spots book up.

Caffe Biaggio is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant on University Ave in St Paul's Midway area — easy to book and well-suited for a casual date or low-key celebration. It operates in the Italian-American tradition with a focus on consistent execution rather than high concept. A practical, repeatable choice for a sit-down dinner without the booking friction of busier Twin Cities spots.

Shish on Grand Avenue in St Paul is an easy-to-book neighbourhood dining option worth knowing for later evenings when nearby kitchens close early. No awards or price data on record, but the low booking friction and accessible Mac-Groveland location make it a practical call. Check hours before visiting if a late dinner is the plan.

The Buttered Tin is St Paul's go-to for a relaxed celebration brunch or solo morning treat, with an easy walk-in policy and a counter full of baked goods you can see before you order. It works best for parties of two to four on a daytime occasion. Skip it if you need a late-night or dinner-format venue.