Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown St. Paul

23 restaurants available nearby

1. Milwaukee Road

4.0

Excellent(218)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 11 times today

Milwaukee Road at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot is a favorite among guests as well as Twin Cities residents, featuring distinct menus with specialized and local flare. You can always count on Milwaukee Road for a hearty breakfast buffet to start the day, followed by unique regional lunch and dinner entrées.Our chef combines the best of regional culinary specialties with memorable dishes and tempting desserts – any of which pairs beautifully with a selection from our wine list or one of our many regional craft ales. Enjoy your meal in the gorgeous restaurant dining room or our outdoor seasonal patio; you'll find either setting to be warm, welcoming and distinctly Minnesota.

2. UNION Rooftop

4.1

Excellent(3312)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 31 times today

A word from UNION RooftopExperience the Union of talent, creativity, art, food, and design.Kaskaid Hospitality has been credited with bringing dining in the Twin Cities to new heights, and UNION Rooftop is the crown jewel in its latest unveiling of unique hospitality concepts. Painstaking attention was paid to every detail, from restoring the building’s original architectural treasures to installing the one-of-a-kind retractable rooftop. UNION has engaged a talented culinary team that holds themselves to the highest standards, ensuring every dish is special, surprising, and cohesive. We have created a menu that can be experienced in just the right proportions, from an elegant snack before the theater, to a celebratory private dining tasting menu featuring ingredients that change daily.Valet Parking Available Nightly

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3. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4.5

Awesome(4302)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 50 times today

CRAVE American Kitchen & Sushi Bar was built out of a passion to create a dining experience unlike any other. We combine quality-sourced ingredients, chic ambiance, outstanding service, and diverse menu choices to create an unforgettable dining experience. The energy of the restaurant is all encompassing – the buzz of guests and staff, the warm and open design, the modern sushi bar, the fresh spin on American cuisine, and the sense of discovery around every corner. A CRAVE guest will leave knowing they experienced just the right mix of great food, entertainment, and service in what can only be defined as The CRAVE Experience.

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4. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

4.7

Exceptional(5265)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 13 times today

Café and Bar Lurcat, located next to Loring Park, is a hip, urban venue that boasts serious food and voguish design. Café Lurcat is a perfect blend of classic old world style with a Noveau twist. The expansive bar and lounge is ideal for casual cocktails and a la carte bites, while the romantic dining room creates the perfect ambiance for an exceptional foodie experience featuring sophisticated comfort food. We offer the perfect event venue for family celebrations, trendy parties, marriages, Bar Mitzvahs, showers, charity events, galas, graduations and black tie events. This iconic Minneapolis restaurant continues to age like a fine wine as it approaches its 20th year.

5. The Smack Shack

4.6

Exceptional(1741)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 19 times today

Casual, coastal restaurant in the North Loop. Reservations taken for dining room only, patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please check in with hosts upon arrival for patio seating.Although named for the boats used to catch lobster, Smack Shack was launched as a food truck in 2010 serving lobster rolls from a land-locked downtown Minneapolis parking lot. Owner Josh Thoma had a great recipe and a belief that appetite for fresh lobster in the Twin Cities was as strong as any coastal city.Smack Shack is committed to serving sustainable seafood and is a current partner in the Minnesota Zoo’s Fish Smart program. Sustainable seafood is wild caught or farm raised seafood that has established practices to ensure the long term growth and thriving populations of seafood with limited harm to the environment.

6. The News Room

4.3

Awesome(1325)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / North Loop

Booked 20 times today

The News Room offers an American eclectic menu in a warm comfortable environment.Whether planning a casual gathering or a private dinner, The News Room offers a multiplicity of space to adapt easily to any event. Conveniently located on the Nicollet Mall strip in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, we are only steps away from many hotels, Orchestra Hall, and just a few blocks from The Target Center, The Orpheum, Pantages, and State Theaters.

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7. Mill Valley Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3070)

Price: Moderate

• American • Calhoun Isles

Booked 37 times today

Mill Valley Kitchen is a Northern California inspired restaurant that features local, organic, and farm to table ingredients. The menu changes with the seasons, though staple dishes like the Miso Glazed Seabass and bison burger are available year round. Located at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue in the Ellipse building, it's the perfect location for after work happy hours, family dinners and spur of the moment Sunday brunches. Mill Valley Kitchen has something for everyone. The bar lounge offers a large selection of new and old world wine, inventive craft cocktails and local draft beer while the restaurant and patio provide a comfortable, laid back environment for special occasions and casual outings alike. Large groups are welcome and private dining is available as well.

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8. The Howe Daily Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(120)

Price: Moderate

• American • Longfellow

Booked 34 times today

The Howe Daily Kitchen & Bar located on Minneapolis' south side. Dog-friendly patio, local spirits, local beer. Sports bar.

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9. Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis Park

4.6

Exceptional(792)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • St. Louis Park

Booked 13 times today

Rojo Mexican Grill serves new culinary creations and many traditional dishes, such as quesadillas, tacos and enchiladas, but with bold new flavors or in unique presentations. Ingredients, such as the tortillas, guacamole, and salsas, are made fresh from scratch each day. And Rojo uses special proprietary blends of Mexican spices to create the unique recipes.The stylish restaurant seats more than 280 guests and was designed to evoke traditional Mexican décor, but with a modern influence. Warm woods and soft red upholstery are offset by accents of leather, stone and steel. The dining room offers traditional table service and a generous view of the kitchen where diners can watch food prepared throughout the process. Three centrally located tables are dedicated to preparing hand-rolled tortillas, fresh guacamole and salsa in full view each day.

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10. Axel's - Roseville

4.0

Excellent(888)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Roseville

Booked 19 times today

Axels Charhouse is located in the northern suburb of Roseville and is attached to the DoubleTree By Hilton Roseville Hotel. The restaurant features classic American cuisine. Having the availability of various private meeting rooms makes Axels Charhouse the perfect spot for special events. Fine dining enthusiasts have found that the Charhouse is the perfect dining location to return to. Axels, “where traditions and memories are made.”

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Michael
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent service, good food, good drinks. We will be back.
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The Smack ShackPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown / North Loop
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4.6
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ShelleyVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •52 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Nate was are wait person. He was attentive and perfect. We loved our dinner & tried many things. Can’t wait till next year. Table 107 .. thank you! Merry Christmas
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Cafe Lurcat - MinneapolisPrice: Very Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.7
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Pat
Minneapolis - St. Paul •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
Most lobby restaurants are not the greatest experience. The Milwaukee, however, was a pleasant surprise. From a gracious hostess to a joyful waitress, to a very, very good meal for the four of us. The only food negative was a relatively bland dressing on the Caesar salad. T”My pappardelle was outstanding and the others felt the risotto, burger and salmon were very fine.
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Milwaukee RoadPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / North Loop
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Jeff
Minneapolis - St. Paul •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
We felt taken care of, the service was attentive and very friendly. When a mistake was made, the waiter addressed it right away. The atmosphere was vibrant on a downtown Friday night. We'd asked for a booth in a somewhat quieter area and got exactly what we wanted. Our family had a wonderful night out.
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CRAVE - LaSalle PlazaPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.5
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jen
Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Sea bass was amazing. Loved my ginger smash drink. Everyone was very happy with their order.
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UNION RooftopPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / North Loop
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4.1

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Milwaukee Road

2. UNION Rooftop

3. CRAVE - LaSalle Plaza

4. Cafe Lurcat - Minneapolis

5. The Smack Shack

6. The News Room

7. Mill Valley Kitchen

8. The Howe Daily Kitchen

9. Rojo Mexican Grill - St. Louis Park

10. Axel's - Roseville

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