Downtown St. Paul

capitol core · 55102

St. Paul's capitol-core downtown is the quieter Twin, and it knows it. Government buildings, the Xcel, and a skyway grid that empties hard after 6pm give the bones a civic-formal hush Minneapolis never bothers with. The Lowertown end carries the actual weight here: brick warehouses turned lofts, the Saturday farmers' market, CHS Field when the Saints are home. Date geometry is forgiving once you accept the rules. Pick a Lowertown anchor, walk to the river bluff, ignore everything west of Cedar after dark. The skyways are a winter cheat code and a summer ghost town; plan accordingly.

$51,999

median income

$1,319

median rent

The data

Downtown St. Paul by the numbers

Median individual income in Downtown St. Paul is about $52k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Downtown St. Paul pays about $1,320 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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24 spots across Downtown St. Paul

Downtown St. Paul
Activity
PINZ
Bowling alley★ 4.5 · 4,245
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 4,245 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at PINZ.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Downtown St. Paul
Dining
Moscow on the Hill
Russian restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 3,350
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 3,350 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Moscow on the Hill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Downtown St. Paul
Activity
Minnesota History Center
History museum★ 4.8 · 3,032
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 3,032 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed10 AM to 4 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Sat10 AM to 4 PM
Sun10 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Assisted listening devices · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Downtown St. Paul
Activity
Palace Theatre
Live music venue★ 4.6 · 2,604
Wheelchair access
Downtown St. Paul
Activity
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
Performing arts theater★ 4.8 · 2,569
Wheelchair access
Downtown St. Paul
Dining
W.A. Frost & Company
American restaurant★ 4.3 · 2,257
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,257 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at W.A. Frost & Company.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Drinks
Brunson's Pub
Gastropub$$$$★ 4.8 · 2,193
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 2,193 Google reviews
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$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brunson's Pub.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Dining
Tongue in Cheek
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 2,192
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 2,192 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tongue in Cheek.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Activity
Science Museum of Minnesota
Science museum★ 4.6 · 2,137
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,137 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Science Museum of Minnesota.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 5 PM
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 8 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Dining
Bullvino's Churrascaria St. Paul
Brazilian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,056
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,056 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bullvino's Churrascaria St. Paul.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 8:30 PM
Tue4:30 to 8:30 PM
Wed4:30 to 8:30 PM
Thu4:30 to 8:30 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Drinks
Dark Horse Bar & Eatery
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,824
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,824 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Dark Horse Bar & Eatery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu3 PM to 12 AM
Fri3 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Drinks
Holman's Table
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,662
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,662 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Holman's Table.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun9 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Dining
La Grolla
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,575
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,575 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Grolla.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Dining
The St. Paul Grill
Steak house★ 4.5 · 1,282
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,282 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The St. Paul Grill.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9:30 PM
Sun4 to 8:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Drinks
Alary's Kitchen + Bar
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,118
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,118 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Alary's Kitchen + Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Drinks
Meritage
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,020
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,020 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Meritage.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10:30 PM
Sat4 to 10:30 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM, 4 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Dining
Pillbox Tavern
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 962
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 962 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Pillbox Tavern.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Drinks
Lost Fox
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 824
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 824 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lost Fox.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 12 AM
Tue8 AM to 12 AM
Wed8 AM to 12 AM
Thu8 AM to 12 AM
Fri8 AM to 12 AM
Sat8 AM to 12 AM
Sun8 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Drinks
Gopher Bar
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 687
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 687 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gopher Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Drinks
The Commodore Bar & Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 676
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 676 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Commodore Bar & Restaurant.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Dining
Gus Gus
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 553
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 553 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Gus Gus.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
FriClosed
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Activity
Wicahapi Lookout
Scenic spot★ 4.5 · 425
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 425 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wicahapi Lookout.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 11 PM
Tue8 AM to 11 PM
Wed8 AM to 11 PM
Thu8 AM to 11 PM
Fri8 AM to 11 PM
Sat8 AM to 11 PM
Sun8 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Downtown St. Paul
Activity
Muriel Sahlin Arboretum at Roseville Central Park
Arboretum★ 4.8 · 369
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 369 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Muriel Sahlin Arboretum at Roseville Central Park.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 10 PM
Tue5 AM to 10 PM
Wed5 AM to 10 PM
Thu5 AM to 10 PM
Fri5 AM to 10 PM
Sat5 AM to 10 PM
Sun5 AM to 10 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Downtown St. Paul
Activity
High Bridge Overlook
Scenic spot★ 4.8 · 266
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 266 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at High Bridge Overlook.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonOpen 24 hours
TueOpen 24 hours
WedOpen 24 hours
ThuOpen 24 hours
FriOpen 24 hours
SatOpen 24 hours
SunOpen 24 hours
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Maps

Downtown St. Paul

Downtown St. Paul by the numbers

Local date spots

PINZ

Moscow on the Hill

Minnesota History Center

Palace Theatre

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

W.A. Frost & Company

Brunson's Pub

Tongue in Cheek

Science Museum of Minnesota

Bullvino's Churrascaria St. Paul

Dark Horse Bar & Eatery

Holman's Table

La Grolla

The St. Paul Grill

Alary's Kitchen + Bar

Meritage

Pillbox Tavern

Lost Fox

Gopher Bar

The Commodore Bar & Restaurant

Gus Gus

Wicahapi Lookout

Muriel Sahlin Arboretum at Roseville Central Park

High Bridge Overlook

Reach Downtown St. Paul singles right where they plan dates.