Revival St. Paul is chef Thomas Boemer’s fried chicken restaurant at 525 Selby Avenue in the Cathedral Hill neighborhood. It is the St. Paul outpost of the Minneapolis original, and diners come for crackly Southern-style birds, Tennessee-style hot chicken, and generous comfort-food sides.
Boemer built his reputation on carefully brined, deeply seasoned chicken. You can order it straight Southern-fried or in escalating heat levels of Nashville-style hot. Classic sides include creamy mac and cheese, fried green tomatoes, and biscuits. The Selby Avenue space is roomier than the Minneapolis original and has a full bar, which makes it a good fit for groups and a relaxed night out. Recent menu listings show the location operating as Bar Revival, with tavern-style pies and Italian beef alongside the fried chicken. Reviewers on Restaurantji consistently praise the chicken’s crunch, and the venue holds a 4.4 rating.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Weekend evenings fill quickly, so arrive early or visit on a weekday to avoid a wait. Order hot chicken one level milder than you think you want, because the heat runs serious. The current menu and hours vary, so call ahead at (651) 340-2355 (Allmenus). Street parking is available along Selby. Metro Transit Route 21 runs on Selby Avenue. Afterward, walk a few blocks to the Cathedral of Saint Paul or stroll the historic mansions of Summit Avenue.
