Highland Park
Highland Park is St. Paul's quietly confident date night: Grand Avenue's commercial spine, the Mississippi bluff at the end of every cross street, and a demographic that reads The New Yorker without mentioning it. The dating pool skews professional, slightly older, and disproportionately Macalester-adjacent, which is a feature if you like a partner who knows the difference between a cabernet franc and a Frey. Highland Bridge brought new units and new walkability; the river road handles the second date. The tradeoff: it is genuinely livable and genuinely expensive, and the parking enforcement is a love language.
Highland Park by the numbers
Median individual income in Highland Park is about $50.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Highland Park pays about $1,320 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
21 spots across Highland Park
- Highland ParkDining
Groveland Tap
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,704Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 1834 St Clair Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,704 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Groveland Tap.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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 9 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
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
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- Highland ParkDining
Highland Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,410Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 771 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,410 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Highland Grill.
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- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 8 PM
- Tue7 AM to 8 PM
- Wed7 AM to 8 PM
- Thu7 AM to 8 PM
- Fri7 AM to 9 PM
- Sat7 AM to 9 PM
- Sun7 AM to 8 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- College students · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- Highland ParkActivity
Town Hall Lanes
Bowling alley$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,339Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 5019 S 34th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,339 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Town Hall Lanes.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- SatClosed
- Sun11 AM to 12 AM
- 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
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDrinks
Tiffany Sports Lounge
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 981Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 2051 Ford Pkwy #1932, St Paul, MN 55116
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 981 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tiffany Sports Lounge.
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- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 11 PM
- Tue11 AM to 11 PM
- Wed11 AM to 11 PM
- Thu11 AM to 11 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat10 AM to 12 AM
- Sun10 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkCafés
Quixotic Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 926Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 769 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 926 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Quixotic Coffee.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 5 PM
- Tue7 AM to 5 PM
- Wed7 AM to 5 PM
- Thu7 AM to 5 PM
- Fri7 AM to 5 PM
- Sat7 AM to 5 PM
- Sun7 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- College students · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDrinks
Herbie's On The Park
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 873Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 317 Washington St, St Paul, MN 55102
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 873 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Herbie's On The Park.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDining
due focacceria
Restaurant★ 4.6 · 764Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 475 Fairview Ave S, St Paul, MN 55105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 764 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at due focacceria.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- Sat11 AM to 9 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 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
- Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDrinks
Vina | Vietnamese Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 543Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 756 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 543 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vina | Vietnamese Restaurant.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDining
Carmelo's Spaghetti Room
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 365LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 238 So, Snelling Ave S, St Paul, MN 55105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 365 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carmelo's Spaghetti Room.
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- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue5 to 8:30 PM
- Wed5 to 8:30 PM
- Thu5 to 8:30 PM
- Fri5 to 8:30 PM
- Sat5 to 8:30 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDining
Bar + Cart Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 339LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 1571 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 339 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar + Cart Restaurant and Lounge.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3 to 11 PM
- Tue3 to 11 PM
- Wed3 to 11 PM
- Thu3 to 11 PM
- Fri3 PM to 12 AM
- Sat3 PM to 12 AM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDrinks
The Sherwood Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 331Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1418 White Bear Ave N, St Paul, MN 55106
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 331 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Sherwood Lounge.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 PM to 2 AM
- Tue12 PM to 2 AM
- Wed12 PM to 2 AM
- Thu12 PM to 2 AM
- Fri11 AM to 2 AM
- Sat11 AM to 2 AM
- Sun11 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallMaps
- Highland ParkDrinks
Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 324Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 1129 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 324 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 10 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri3 to 11 PM
- Sat12 to 11 PM
- Sun12 to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDining
Myriel
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 310Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 470 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN 55105
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 310 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Myriel.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed4:45 to 9 PM
- Thu4:45 to 9 PM
- Fri4:45 to 9 PM
- Sat4:45 to 9 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDining
Andiamo Italian Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 301LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 80 Snelling Ave N, St Paul, MN 55104
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 301 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Andiamo Italian Ristorante.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDining
Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 265Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 779 Raymond Ave, St Paul, MN 55114
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 265 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 9 PM
- Tue5 to 9 PM
- Wed5 to 9 PM
- Thu5 to 9 PM
- Fri5 to 9 PM
- Sat5 to 9 PM
- Sun10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkActivity
Longfellow Gardens
Garden★ 4.7 · 235Wheelchair access- Find it
- 3933 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 235 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Longfellow Gardens.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6 AM to 10 PM
- Tue6 AM to 10 PM
- Wed6 AM to 10 PM
- Thu6 AM to 10 PM
- Fri6 AM to 10 PM
- Sat6 AM to 10 PM
- Sun6 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDining
Lake Wine Kitchen + Bar
European restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 229LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 4300 Glumack Dr LT-2318, St Paul, MN 55111
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.2★ from 229 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lake Wine Kitchen + Bar.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5:30 AM to 9 PM
- Tue5:30 AM to 9 PM
- Wed5:30 AM to 9 PM
- Thu5:30 AM to 9 PM
- Fri5:30 AM to 9 PM
- Sat5:30 AM to 9 PM
- Sun5:30 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Dining
- Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkDrinks
King Coil Spirits
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 164Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 550 Vandalia St Ste 140, St Paul, MN 55114
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.1★ from 164 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at King Coil Spirits.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue3 to 10 PM
- Wed3 to 10 PM
- Thu3 to 10 PM
- Fri3 to 11 PM
- Sat12 to 11 PM
- SunClosed
- 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
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- Highland ParkActivity
Ford Dam Scenic Overlook
Scenic spot★ 4.6 · 119Wheelchair access- Find it
- 965 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 119 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ford Dam Scenic Overlook.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- Maps
- Highland ParkActivity
Scenic Overlook
Scenic spot★ 4.7 · 100Wheelchair access- Find it
- 615-645 Mississippi River Blvd S, St Paul, MN 55116
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Scenic Overlook.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon6 AM to 11 PM
- Tue6 AM to 11 PM
- Wed6 AM to 11 PM
- Thu6 AM to 11 PM
- Fri6 AM to 11 PM
- Sat6 AM to 11 PM
- Sun6 AM to 11 PM
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- Maps
- Highland ParkActivity
Minnehaha Falls Grand Lookout
Scenic spot★ 4.6 · 31Wheelchair access- Find it
- Minnehaha Falls, 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Minnehaha Falls Grand Lookout.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Parking
- On-site parking
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- Maps