Guidebook for Saint Paul
Food Scene
Their Juicy Lucy (cheese inside the burger) was named the best in the Twin Cities by Bon Appetit. Technically, the Nook was named the best, but Shamrock's has the same owner, same beef, same everything!
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Shamrocks
995 7th Street WestTheir Juicy Lucy (cheese inside the burger) was named the best in the Twin Cities by Bon Appetit. Technically, the Nook was named the best, but Shamrock's has the same owner, same beef, same everything!
We think Supatra's is the best Thai restaurant in St. Paul, hands down! It's right around the corner. A must try!
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Supatra's Thai Cuisine
967 7th St WWe think Supatra's is the best Thai restaurant in St. Paul, hands down! It's right around the corner. A must try!
Our kids love their ice cream! Be warned, the lines can get long, especially on the weekend.
Sweet Science Ice Cream
3919 Market StOur kids love their ice cream! Be warned, the lines can get long, especially on the weekend.
It's kind of a secret restaurant (very little signage) and it's right around the corner. It's warm and welcoming inside. Their meat sauces are extraordinary. Mucci's also does donuts on Saturday mornings.
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Mucci's Italian
786 Randolph AveIt's kind of a secret restaurant (very little signage) and it's right around the corner. It's warm and welcoming inside. Their meat sauces are extraordinary. Mucci's also does donuts on Saturday mornings.
They do standard Mexican and margaritas so well. We usually stick to the tacos and share a bunch of sides.
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Pajarito
605 7th St WThey do standard Mexican and margaritas so well. We usually stick to the tacos and share a bunch of sides.
This is Sara's favorite restaurant in St. Paul. Romantic but Meritage doesn't take itself too seriously. The drinks and raw bar are exceptional.
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Meritage
410 St Peter StThis is Sara's favorite restaurant in St. Paul. Romantic but Meritage doesn't take itself too seriously. The drinks and raw bar are exceptional.
The best creole food. We love their pulled chicken, yuca and masa cakes!
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Brasa Premium Rotisserie- St. Paul
777 Grand AvenueThe best creole food. We love their pulled chicken, yuca and masa cakes!
Punch Pizza Grand Avenue
769 Grand AveThe best pizza in the Twin Cities, period.
Parlour doesn't take reservations, so you may have to wait for a table. I think they have one of the best burgers in town.
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Parlour St. Paul
267 7th St WParlour doesn't take reservations, so you may have to wait for a table. I think they have one of the best burgers in town.
Martina
4312 Upton Ave SOne of the absolute best restaurants in the Twin Cities.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bad Weather makes awesome nitro beers and their outdoor space is super fun in the summer.
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Bad Weather Brewing Company
414 7th St WBad Weather makes awesome nitro beers and their outdoor space is super fun in the summer.
A stunning restoration of one of the first saloons in Minnesota. Try their sausage and stay for some music. This place is a gem!
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Waldmann Brewery
445 Smith Ave NA stunning restoration of one of the first saloons in Minnesota. Try their sausage and stay for some music. This place is a gem!
Palace Theatre
17 W 7th PlThe newly renovated Palace has awesome acoustics.
Now owned by First Avenue, this venue has booked some great bands.
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Turf Club
1601 University Ave WNow owned by First Avenue, this venue has booked some great bands.
Arts & Culture
With their new addition and renovation complete, you can't miss this place if you have kids. They'll love it!
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Minnesota Children's Museum
10 7th Street WestWith their new addition and renovation complete, you can't miss this place if you have kids. They'll love it!
It's one of the best science museums in the country with outstanding rotating exhibits.
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Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg BlvdIt's one of the best science museums in the country with outstanding rotating exhibits.
A totally manageable museum which has something for everyone. I love the tornado room!
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Minnesota History Center
345 W Kellogg BlvdA totally manageable museum which has something for everyone. I love the tornado room!
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington StTerrific performances.
Sightseeing
The State Capitol has second-largest self-supported marble dome in the world. Their art collection is really interesting and worth a look-see.
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Minnesota State Capitol Mall
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.The State Capitol has second-largest self-supported marble dome in the world. Their art collection is really interesting and worth a look-see.
Parks & Nature
Learn about the gangster activity and history in this cave tour.
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Wabasha Street Caves
215 Wabasha St SLearn about the gangster activity and history in this cave tour.
Neighborhood park with great views of the city and a perfect starting point to walk down Summit Ave.
Summit Overlook Park
418 Summit AveNeighborhood park with great views of the city and a perfect starting point to walk down Summit Ave.
Fun for everyone in the family. Rent the Double Surrey bike carriage for a memorable day!
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory Visitor Center
1225 Estabrook DriveFun for everyone in the family. Rent the Double Surrey bike carriage for a memorable day!
Grab your mountain bike or rent one and head to Lebanon Hills - surprisingly good mountain biking for a mountainless state.
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Lebanon Hills Mountain Bike Trail Head
4801 Johnny Cake Ridge RdGrab your mountain bike or rent one and head to Lebanon Hills - surprisingly good mountain biking for a mountainless state.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
4270 W 78th StThe best for beer, wine, all the usual TJ's stuff.
Target
900 Nicollet MallTarget. What more is there to say.
Conveniently located, but not our favorite grocery store. If you want a better selection, head to Kowalski's on Grand Ave.
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Cooper's Foods
633 7th St WConveniently located, but not our favorite grocery store. If you want a better selection, head to Kowalski's on Grand Ave.
A more gourmet grocery store which has a wide selection of prepared foods.
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Kowalski's Market
2440 Hennepin AveA more gourmet grocery store which has a wide selection of prepared foods.
Shopping
Sophie Joe's Emporium
453 7th St WA fun vintage store. My daughter loves "thrifting" at Sophie Joe's.
The Bearded Mermaid Bazaar
309 7th St WAnother great vintage place.
Primp
618 Selby AveFun, cheap(ish) chic clothing store.
BlackBlue
614 Selby AveOffering the finest hipster menswear.