Ambience sucked. We were sat at a table with a view to the kitchen doors service station. Really not impressed that they have a table here, and there were many other open tables. The nearest table was 4 top with 4 folks all on open laptops working and watching videos, not a great date night Saturday night vibe. Very much a hotel lobby atmosphere at best. Food was ok. My grilled frisée salad with salmon was decidedly not frisée. No explanation was offered salmon was dry, overcooked. Partner's burger was average. Cauliflower appetizer was delicious, came with several fruit flies. Not great.
There were fruit flies everywhere. The carpet was dirty where we sat. There were only 2 waiters in the restaurant when we got there and there should have been more since there was a tour bus of people dining there. The food was bland. I had to ask for my check 3 times over the course of 30 min so we wouldn't be late for a show. Several people around us were complaining about their food, and the time it took for service and getting their bill.
I ordered a steak medium well, and it was quite overdone. Unfortunately I did not enjoy it. My server, however, was incredibly nice and attentive. The made up for my poor experience with complimentary salad and dessert and a discounted entree. Still, even though I was staying in this hotel and had planned to eat there a few more times that week, I avoided eating there again entirely. Food quality was not worth the price.
The breakfast buffet was sooooooo disappointing. $20 per person for eggs, some meat, unseasoned potatoes french toast that was hard. The sign for the buffet included fresh juices and coffee yet when we received our check they charged and extra $5 per drink (we both got orange juice and coffee). They wanted $65 for a weak breakfast that should definitely have been free with the hotel.
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This is a restaurant in a hotel, and that is exactly what you get. Think airport food with a slightly elevated atmosphere. It is far from a fine dining experience or anything worth a special trip.. It’s not overly good, but it’s not bad. It is averagely executed and is supremely average. Eat here if you are staying in the hotel, but that’s it.
Service was slow. The restaurant looks soulless and was empty on a Saturday night. Food was mediocre and overpriced and our cheese curds had a hair in them which was gross. When we complained the waiter apologized but didn't do anything to make it better. There are so many better places in St. Paul to eat than this for much less money.
The food was fine. The explanation for the mandate compliance surcharge is not. The explanation is this is going to the City of St Paul and the State. This was a charge allowed by restaurants during COVID to cover masking and cleaning. It goes to the restaurant. It's time for Business to be honest with this patrons.
Great food and service. I let them know we were a little tight for time because we needed to get to a show at the Ordway, and they were very accommodating. Our server was friendly and attentive. We'll be going there again. Yummy cheese curds, grilled chicken sandwiches, burger and tacos. Also, a full bar.
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There was no mention anywhere on their website that they did a Sunday breakfast buffet. We were expecting to order from the menu and were excited for the menu options. Buffets are fine but this was a very subpar buffet and for the cost was not worth it. The service was great.
If you want a chocolate mousse that tastes like fudgsicle, this is the place to be
King Trumpet Mushroom Scallops
Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich
Forest Mushroom Pappardelle
Za'atar Roasted Cauliflower
Grilled Frisée Lyonnaise*
