Cancun Mexican Grill & Cantina

The High Hat in Saint Paul offers a vibrant brunch and breakfast menu with South American fusion favorites, including Cornbread Benedict and Huevos Divorciados, plus standout items like the Aloha Parfait. Guests praise fast, friendly service, a lively atmosphere, and creative drinks such as pistachio matcha. Located at 485 Selby Ave, the venue features easy parking and a dog-friendly menu.

Black Market StP is a barbecue restaurant in Saint Paul (120 Plato Blvd W, 55107). Guests praise flavorful meats—baby back ribs, beef ribs, pork shoulder, candied bacon—plus smoky mac and cheese and big portions. Reviews note friendly service, pre-orders with Friday pickup, occasional live bands, and the use of local woods in the pit. Some call it among Minnesota's best BBQ.

BeatEats in Saint Paul serves homemade meals from scratch at affordable prices. Run by two friendly brothers, a true family business, it offers a welcoming food-truck vibe with standout service. The menu features burgers, fries, pizza puffs, Philly cheesesteaks, and customizable gyros, including a West jerk chicken gyro, plus halal options.

The Buttered Tin in Saint Paul offers a cozy breakfast and brunch spot with a bakery-forward menu. Guests enjoy a wide mix of sweet and savory options—from biscuits and gravy to ham dishes, French toast, and fresh pastries—plus good coffee with refills. Reviews highlight friendly service, a clean, welcoming space, and satisfying meals. Cinnamon rolls are half-price after 1:30 pm.

Yumi Sushi Bar, located at 400 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, is a sushi-focused restaurant where guests praise delicious sushi, sashimi, miso soup, and dishes like chicken fried udon. Reviews highlight attentive, friendly service and memorable moments—birthday celebrations, cheerful staff, and skilled sushi chefs. A welcoming spot for date nights and gatherings with convenient parking noted by guests.

Downtowner Woodfire Grill delivers refined American and steak-house dining in Saint Paul. Guests praise attentive staff and a warm, relaxed ambiance highlighted by open wood-fire, gold lighting, and a piano. Celebratory touches include complimentary strawberry cheesecake and an anniversary card. Dishes such as Tomahawk pork chop and Ney York Strip showcase bold flavors, with cocktails and desserts inviting return visits.