If you've got traditional American fare on the brain, you're in luck: we've found the freshest Saint Paul eateries to quell your cravings. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood for traditional American food.
St. Paul Tap
825 W. Jefferson Ave., West 7th
St. Paul Tap is a beer bar and traditional American spot offering a wide variety of food, drink and gaming options. Come in and try one of the 18 beers on tap and snacks like cheese curds, smothered tater tots and barbecue pork nachos.
Six gaming consoles are on offer and include games such as Fortnite, Call of Duty, Mario Kart, Black Ops 4 and many more. Check out the website here for more information.
Yelpers are excited about St. Paul Tap, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of six reviews.
Bill M., who reviewed it on Nov. 22, wrote, "You guys absolutely nailed this renovation! I stopped in for lunch today and had to spend the first five minutes walking around looking at all the things. It is so cool in here now!"
Kim H. noted, "Stumbled upon this new place. It's a sports bar with build-your-own burgers, video games, pool tables and pinball machines. I mean what more do you want?"
Urban Wok
209 Fourth St. East, Downtown
Urban Wok is a traditional American and Asian fusion spot that allows customers to build their own meals. Select items from the food bar and hand it off to the cooks for a steaming meal all your own.
Yelpers are still warming up to Urban Wok, which currently holds three stars out of 12 reviews on the site.
Nicholas H., who reviewed the eatery on Nov. 17, wrote, "Fantastic new spot in Lowertown St. Paul. I'm really excited to return and switch up the proteins, veggies and noodle selections. There are endless combinations. Urban Wok is a much-needed addition to the area."
Urban Wok is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday-Saturday and noon–9 p.m. on Sunday.
Green & Grill Global Taste
467 St. Peter St., Downtown
Green & Grill Global Taste is a place that serves up fare from around the world while also offering traditional American comfort food.
Notable menu options include Southern-style offerings like the three-piece catfish dinner, lamb chops, barbecue chicken and ribs, along with sides such as Texas corn, mac and cheese and loaded green beans. Gyros, chapati wraps and jerk tacos are also on offer. Take a look at the website for a full list of offerings.
Green & Grill Global Taste is off to a strong start with a current rating of 4.5 stars out of three reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Rose N. wrote, "I had jerk chicken over rice. The chicken was falling-off-the-bone tender and was flavored with just the right spice. My two sides, greens and yams, were excellent!"
Green & Grill Global Taste is open from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
