The St. Paul Grill is an upscale American restaurant inside The Saint Paul Hotel at 350 N Market St, St Paul, Minnesota 55102, United States of America, in downtown’s Rice Park area. Its core identity is classic steakhouse dining: steaks, thick-cut chops, seafood, cocktails, and single-malt Scotch. Travelers come for celebratory dinners, business lunches, and a dining room overlooking Rice Park. This is an American restaurant, not an Armenian restaurant; the city tourism listing identifies its cuisine as American.
What to Expect at The St. Paul Grill
The setting is central to the experience. The restaurant occupies one of downtown’s best-known hotels, with Rice Park providing the outlook rather than a highway or shopping-center parking lot. A mirrored-back bar creates a distinct setting for cocktails and Scotch, while the dining room suits a longer, seated meal. The bar and park-facing setting make this as much an occasion restaurant as a straightforward steak dinner.
The dinner menu combines steakhouse staples with specific regional touches. Cream of Minnesota wild rice soup brings a local reference to the table; onion rings use Summit EPA batter with jalapeño-lime aioli. Seafood starters include colossal blue crab cake with tarragon-citrus aioli and oysters with pomegranate mignonette. For a shared opening course, the petite seafood tower combines six oysters, four cocktail shrimp, and colossal crab cocktail. Order around your appetite rather than assuming every starter is a light prelude.
- Rice Park outlook: A downtown landmark setting inside The Saint Paul Hotel.
- Mirrored-back bar: Cocktails and a broad single-malt Scotch selection.
- Minnesota wild rice soup: A regional option alongside steakhouse classics.
- Summit EPA onion rings: Beer-battered rings with jalapeño-lime aioli.
- Seafood tower: A shareable combination of oysters, shrimp, and crab.
The St. Paul Grill at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 350 N Market St, St Paul, MN 55102; inside The Saint Paul Hotel. |
| Neighborhood / Area | Downtown St Paul, overlooking Rice Park. |
| Operating Hours | Lunch Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; dinner Monday–Saturday, 5–9:30 p.m., and Sunday, 4–8:30 p.m. Bar Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 4–8:30 p.m. See official hours for holiday exceptions. |
| Admission & Ticket Prices | No admission ticket; food and drinks are paid separately. Published dinner prices include onion rings at $12.95 and a cup of wild rice soup at $8.95. See the official menus. |
| Recommended Visit Duration | Allow 1.5–2 hours for dinner; about one hour for lunch. |
| Nearest Transit / Parking | Hotel-entrance valet; nearby paid Lawson Ramp and Landmark Towers Parking Ramp. No restaurant parking validation. |
| Official Website / Phone | The St. Paul Grill; 651-224-7455. |
Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings
Book the opening dinner seating if you want time for multiple courses before an evening performance. Tell your server your departure deadline when seated. Dining-room reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made through the restaurant’s booking information or by phone; bar seating is first-come, first-served. For lunch, arrive within the actual lunch service rather than assuming the bar’s longer hours mean the dining room serves continuously. Choose the dining room for a planned occasion and the bar for a less structured visit.
Drivers can use hotel valet or the nearby paid ramps; leave additional arrival time around downtown events. The restaurant is listed as wheelchair accessible; call ahead to arrange suitable table clearance and confirm the hotel entrance route for a wheelchair or stroller. Nearby pairings include the Science Museum of Minnesota, approximately five minutes away on foot, the Minnesota History Center, roughly 10–15 minutes away, and West Seventh Street’s dining corridor, about 5–10 minutes away. Allow extra walking time in snow or ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit?
Choose 11 a.m. for lunch or the opening dinner seating: 5 p.m. Monday–Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Sunday service is dinner only; there is no brunch.
Do I need tickets or a reservation?
No tickets are needed. Reserve a dining-room table, particularly for celebrations or a fixed schedule. Bar seats cannot be reserved. Meals and drinks are charged individually.
How much time should I budget?
Plan around 1.5–2 hours for dinner, longer if adding cocktails and dessert. An hour is a useful lunch allowance; mention any firm departure time immediately.
Is it suitable for families and wheelchair users?
Yes, the restaurant accommodates family occasions and is listed as wheelchair accessible. When booking, request space for mobility equipment or a stroller and discuss any seating requirements directly with staff.
When planning your Saint Paul travel guide or comparing verified restaurants and steak house in Saint Paul, pair this stop with standout local spots including Saint Dinette, Historic Fort Snelling, Minnesota Transportation Museum, and The Saint Paul Hotel (nearby).
