Best New Restaurants in Saint Paul
Make sure you’re on top of all the newest restaurant openings in the Capital City.*
The Saint Paul culinary scene continues to grow. Check out the city's newest restaurant openings:
Mario's
Opened April 2022
The Estelle team brings you its latest project - Mario’s! Located in the former Tillie’s space on 232 Cleveland, Mario’s will be serving up six Detroit-inspired pan pizzas, a variety of hero sandwiches inspired by the NYC Italian delis and cold tap beer. This casual counter service will be the perfect addition to Saint Paul.
Kalsada
Opened April 2022
Kalsada has officially opened in Saint Paul as the latest addition to the Cafe Astoria family along with Stella Belle serving Filipino cuisine all. day. long. You’ll find Kalsada on the west side of Selby in the former Augustine space. In the mornings, the menu will resemble Cafe Astoria with specialty lattes and crepes and reopen for dinner service, complete with shareable Filipino dishes and a full bar.
Gus Gus
Opened March 2022
Though Gus Gus is new, it is already considered the neighborhood bar of the Merriam Park neighborhood. Located on Cleveland in the basement level of a neighborhood apartment, the space is intimate, the decor is eclectic and the food is well thought out plus affordable in its homey bistro setting.
Momento
Opened March 2022
Momento has joined the impressive lineup of eateries in Downtown Saint Paul. Momento is a welcoming urban gathering place – perfect for celebrating all of life's moments. Around the corner from the Xcel Energy Center, Rivercentre and other downtown destinations, Momento is the new spot for preshow cocktails, after work happy hours or when you are looking for your wood-fired pizza fix.
Insane Vegan
Opened March 2022
Insane Vegan is BACK and has re-opened its doors on Arcade to serve up 100% INSANE plant-based bites to our plant-based community and beyond. With items like sandwiches, pizzas and salads - Insane Vegan brings great tasting food while also understanding the importance of health and wellness.
Emerald Lounge
Opened February 2022
The Emerald Lounge has officially made its debut on West 7th. Serving a range of small to shareable plates of rich and unexpected foods and an impressive lineup of what some are calling “funky” cocktails and wines, Emerald Lounge and its vibey ambiance is the perfect addition to this side of town.
Capital Corn
Opened February 2022
We’ve got a new elote spot in town, and they’re serving up much more than corn. Located on Payne Avenue on the east side, Capital Corn is slanging delicious snacks and treats including ice cream, blended smoothies and frappes in addition to their elote on a stick, elote in a cup, corn with fries, corn with noodles, corn with bacon and more. Capital Corn is the place for bomb elotes and crazy snacks.
Smok’n Outdoors
Opened December 2021
Smok'n Outdoors, which started as a family-owned BBQ food trailer that slanged wood-smoked meats at local farmer's markets and festivals, have found a permanent home in Saint Paul. Located off of Arcade Street just blocks from Lake Phalen, you can now get your barbecue fix with 100% local oak wood-smoked meats to get a true taste of the outdoors.
Wild Bill's Sports Saloon
Opened December 2021
Wild Bill's Sports Saloon has made its way to downtown Saint Paul in the West Seventh neighborhood. Located on the first level of the Holiday Inn just across from the Xcel Energy Center, Wild Bill's Sports Saloon is sure to be one of the leading pregame and late-night destinations for food and drinks before and after Wild hockey games, concerts and events.
yum! Kitchen & Bakery
Opened October 2021
The 3rd yum! Kitchen & Bakery has opened on the corner of Saint Paul's Snelling and Selby avenues. Though yum! Kitchen & Bakery is known for its tasty desserts and sweet treats, like their other two counterparts, they have a full menu of scratch-made food as well as beer and wine on tap.
kj's hideaway
Opened September 2021
Located in the lower level of the Historic Hamm Building in Downtown Saint Paul, kj’s hideaway offers a speakeasy atmosphere while celebrating original music and Saint Paul history which is reflected throughout the space. Pop in to listen to talentezd artists over food and libations with friends.
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*Visit Saint Paul updates this rotating list of restaurants as often as possible.