Best Romantic Restaurants in Grand Ave

52 restaurants available nearby

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1. Downtowner Woodfire Grill

4.7

Exceptional(3798)

Price: Expensive

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 49 times today

"simply beyond the ordinary""****" - Kathie Jenkins - Saint Paul Pioneer PressDowntowner Woodfire Grill specializes in Persian fire roasted meats, grilled steaks and chops, and gourmet wood-fired pizzas. The atmosphere is warm & lively offering 2 fireplaces, a full bar with 3 fountains and live jazz. The restaurant offers free parking with convenience to both the Xcel Energy Center & Ordway Theater. Downtowner Woodfire Grill also provides a full menu for breakfast & lunch, and a children's menu. This cozy restaurant serves a great plate as well as provides an experience to savor.

2. Holman's Table

4.7

Exceptional(594)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Saint Paul

Booked 41 times today

Intimate setting in a beautiful, historic building overlooking the runway of Holman's Field. Fresh, modern dishes complemented by a classic bar and beautiful wine list. Open to the public with no security checks required.

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3. Kincaid's - St. Paul

4.6

Exceptional(4997)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Saint Paul

Booked 62 times today

Artfully serving quality steaks, and fresh and innovative seafood since 1986. Enjoy lunch, dinner or perhaps a special business or romantic occasion in our warm and inviting dining room.

4. The Lexington

4.7

Exceptional(2956)

Price: Expensive

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 52 times today

The Lexington is more than a restaurant, it’s an institution. Located on the corner of Lexington Parkway and Grand Avenue, this St. Paul community was the most fashionable at the turn of the 19th century. The St. Paul elite lived just blocks away and the first electric trolley brought visitors up and down Grand Avenue. The Lexington opened in 1935, after the end of prohibition, and was a popular neighborhood bar to gather and socialize. Previously operating as a speakeasy, the expansive wood panels were perfect for hiding a little booze and one can only imagine the shenanigans going on beyond the hidden staircase behind the coat check. For decades following, The Lex, as it’s called by locals and enthusiasts alike, was the place to be seen; business dealings, cocktail hours, and milestone celebrations were a regular occurrence for St. Paul socialites.

5. 1881 by LEI

4.5

Awesome(96)

Price: Moderate

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 16 times today

Lake Elmo Inn is opened a new restaurant at Union Depot in Saint Paul. Owners Chef John and Christine Schiltz named 1881. The name “1881” pays homage to the year both the original Union Depot and Lake Elmo Inn opened, reflecting the deep historical connection the restaurant hopes to foster. Offering a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere, 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn will merge the charm of a storied past with a modern culinary flair, becoming a destination for both locals and visitors. 1881 by Lake Elmo Inn is to be a place where families can build lasting memories. We want to offer an experience that generations can cherish, from proms to graduations to weddings, we’re here to make moments unforgettable.The Menu is inspired by the success of the original Lake Elmo Inn and will include both favorites from the flagship restaurant as well as exclusive new offerings hand-crafted from fresh, local

6. Crasqui

4.9

Exceptional(87)

Price: Very Expensive

• Venezuelan • Saint Paul

Booked 7 times today

Crasqui is a lively Venezuelan restaurant in Saint Paul. Recipes are inspired in our chef-owner Soleil Ramirez childhood, family and friends in her home-country Venezuela. For us Crasqui is more than just a restaurant—it’s a vessel for memories, dreams, flavors, and connections. We will keep infusing our passion, dedication and love into every dish to make every guest experience memorable.

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7. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

4.4

Awesome(88)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Saint Paul

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Sawatdee Saint Paul! We are OPEN for dine in, take out and delivery. Serving award-winning Thai cuisine since 1983, Sawatdee is home to Thai food, a great daily happy hour and impeccable service. When we first opened our doors at 1983, the Sawatdee mission was simple: to take our community on an adventure full of Thai flavors and good times. Many years later, that adventure is still as exciting as ever. Sawatdee Saint Paul was the first Sawatdee which opened in 1983. Located in lowertown, it has been referred to as & the old Sawatdee" since it closed to make way for the new. With a new location on Robert Street in downtown Saint Paul, & the old Sawatdee & is now & the new Sawatdee; offering you a full menu of authentic Thai cuisine that we are famous for plus a full bar. Thai it. You'll Like it! (c)

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8. Bennett's Chop & Railhouse

4.3

Awesome(1337)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Saint Paul

Booked 21 times today

In every city, there is a natural gathering spot for city folk and neighborhood people in the know. This place in Saint Paul is know as Bennett's Chop & Railhouse. Located on West Seventh & Victoria, it is the perfect meeting place of uptown and downtown, of quiet neighborhood and big city lights.It's called a chophouse because it specializes in a casual steakhouse atmosphere with top-of-the-line cuts of the finest meats. It is a Rail-house because it is on the old railroad line serving the city and rail drinks (as well as top brands) are served in the convivial atmosphere of the horseshoe bar.And of course Bennett's is Bennett's because owners Joe and Meghan Bennett ensure that welcoming hospitality is always served. They have taken their decades of experiences with leading hospitality brands and translated it into an intimate venue where you're not only a customer, but more importantly, a welcome guest.

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9. joan's in the Park

4.9

Exceptional(2086)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Saint Paul

Booked 9 times today

joan's in the Park restaurant and full service bar is an elegantly cozy dining destination, located on Snelling Avenue in Highland Park. We offer a 4 course menu designed by Chef /owner Susan Dunlop, which includes distinctive American cuisine . We offer only the finest ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Maître d'/owner Joan Schmitt (and Highland Park native) offers first-class hospitality. Our carefully selected wine, beer and signature cocktail list will also appeal to all tastes. joan's is a must try, if you enjoy great food and amazing hospitality in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

10. Baldamar

4.9

Exceptional(6796)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Roseville

Booked 142 times today

If you're going to take your name from a badass like the patron saint of blacksmiths, you better be able to back it up. Baldamar marks the turning point where we usher in the new standard for style, service and steak. It means the menu’s made with old-world craft at its core and modern day meat eaters in mind — with flavors forged in fire and folded into pure primal perfection. It’s where every steak is aged 40 days and 40 nights for a taste of biblical proportion, and where crazy-fresh seafood means it was caught during your morning commute. At the bar sits every spirit imaginable, and someone who isn’t afraid to use them. This is more than a new steakhouse. It’s a line in the sand. It’s not just where you celebrate special occasions. It’s where you create them.*A 20% Service Fee is added to all groups of 8 or more.

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ErinVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was a girls night out, and it was fantastic! If you enjoy superior customer service, and excellent food, this is the place for you. I was greeted warmly at the door, they took my coat, and put my packages at my table. Had a drink at the bar with my friends before dinner. Had fun joking around with the bartender. The drinks were as beautiful as they were delicious. Highly recommend the Lex Cup. Matt, our server, as well as the others who helped along the way, were attentive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. Our dinner was delicious. We had the Sweet Onion Boullion (get it: the presentation is beautiful and the cheese, crostini, and broth are excellent), filet mignon, sea scallops, whipped potatoes, truffle Gouda gnocchi, and asparagus. All of it was top-notch. Prepared perfectly. We can’t wait to go back in the summer and visit the rooftop patio. The old school steakhouse is alive and well at the Lexington.
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The LexingtonPrice: Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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4.7
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Nese
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our waiter Clay was awesome service was nice and quick food was good salmon was the best overall really pleasant dinner and very attentive waiter thanks !!!
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Downtowner Woodfire GrillPrice: Expensive• American• Saint Paul
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4.7
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Michael
Minneapolis - St. Paul •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious food, excellent service, beautiful view of downtown St. Paul. We will return!
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Kincaid's - St. PaulPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Saint Paul
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4.6
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Patti
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was delicious, flavorable and done to perfection. Dessert “Sinful” was melt in your mouth. Presentation was very appetizing.
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1881 by LEIPrice: Moderate• American• Saint Paul
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4.5
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Rick
Minneapolis - St. Paul •1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 Dec 2024
We went to Holman's Table to celebrate two birthdays. The entire experience - from booking a table, location and parking, the ambience, the food, the service - was fabulous. We had such a great time!
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Holman's TablePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Saint Paul
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4.7

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52 restaurants available nearby

1. Downtowner Woodfire Grill

2. Holman's Table

3. Kincaid's - St. Paul

4. The Lexington

5. 1881 by LEI

6. Crasqui

7. Sawatdee Thai Restaurant - Saint Paul

8. Bennett's Chop & Railhouse

9. joan's in the Park

10. Baldamar

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