Highland Park

st paul residential · 55116

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.

$50,835

median income

$1,318

median rent

The data

Highland Park by the numbers

Median individual income in Highland Park is about $50.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Highland Park pays about $1,320 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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21 spots across Highland Park

Highland Park
Dining
Groveland Tap
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,704
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,704 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Groveland Tap.
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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 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
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Highland Park
Dining
Highland Grill
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,410
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,410 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · 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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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
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
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Highland Park
Activity
Town Hall Lanes
Bowling alley$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,339
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,339 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Town Hall Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
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
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
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Highland Park
Drinks
Tiffany Sports Lounge
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 981
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 981 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tiffany Sports Lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Highland Park
Cafés
Quixotic Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 926
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 926 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Quixotic Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat7 AM to 5 PM
Sun7 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
College students · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Highland Park
Drinks
Herbie's On The Park
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 873
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 873 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Herbie's On The Park.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Highland Park
Dining
due focacceria
Restaurant★ 4.6 · 764
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 764 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at due focacceria.
Estimate — adjust$
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
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
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Highland Park
Drinks
Vina | Vietnamese Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 543
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 543 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vina | Vietnamese Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Highland Park
Dining
Carmelo's Spaghetti Room
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 365
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 365 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Carmelo's Spaghetti Room.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
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
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Highland Park
Dining
Bar + Cart Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 339
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 339 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar + Cart Restaurant and Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even 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
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Highland Park
Drinks
The Sherwood Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 331
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 331 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Sherwood Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 2 AM
Tue12 PM to 2 AM
Wed12 PM to 2 AM
Thu12 PM to 2 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 2 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Maps
Highland Park
Drinks
Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 324
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 324 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
Call Site Maps
Highland Park
Dining
Myriel
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 310
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 310 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Myriel.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4:45 to 9 PM
Thu4:45 to 9 PM
Fri4:45 to 9 PM
Sat4:45 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Contact
Call Site Maps
Highland Park
Dining
Andiamo Italian Ristorante
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 301
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 301 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Andiamo Italian Ristorante.
Estimate — adjust$
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 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
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Highland Park
Dining
Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 265
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 265 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Highland Park
Activity
Longfellow Gardens
Garden★ 4.7 · 235
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 235 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Longfellow Gardens.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
Call Site Maps
Highland Park
Dining
Lake Wine Kitchen + Bar
European restaurant$$$$★ 4.2 · 229
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 229 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lake Wine Kitchen + Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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
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Highland Park
Drinks
King Coil Spirits
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 164
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
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.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu3 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Highland Park
Activity
Ford Dam Scenic Overlook
Scenic spot★ 4.6 · 119
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 119 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Ford Dam Scenic Overlook.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 AM to 10 PM
Tue5 AM to 10 PM
Wed5 AM to 10 PM
Thu5 AM to 10 PM
Fri5 AM to 10 PM
Sat5 AM to 10 PM
Sun5 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Maps
Highland Park
Activity
Scenic Overlook
Scenic spot★ 4.7 · 100
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 100 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Scenic Overlook.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even 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 Park
Activity
Minnehaha Falls Grand Lookout
Scenic spot★ 4.6 · 31
Wheelchair access

Highland Park

Highland Park by the numbers

Local date spots

Groveland Tap

Highland Grill

Town Hall Lanes

Tiffany Sports Lounge

Quixotic Coffee

Herbie's On The Park

due focacceria

Vina | Vietnamese Restaurant

Carmelo's Spaghetti Room

Bar + Cart Restaurant and Lounge

The Sherwood Lounge

Milly's Wine Bar & Bistro

Myriel

Andiamo Italian Ristorante

Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand

Longfellow Gardens

Lake Wine Kitchen + Bar

King Coil Spirits

Ford Dam Scenic Overlook

Scenic Overlook

Minnehaha Falls Grand Lookout

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