Downtowner Woodfire Grill
St Paul, MN 55102-2522
Phone: (651) 228-9500
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 6:30am-9pm, Fri 6:30am-10pm, Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-9pm
Editorial Review for Downtowner Woodfire Grill – by Annamarie Cumpston
In Short
Patrons often gasp when they enter, taken aback by such a rich-looking restaurant on West Seventh Street. They flock to dark-wood tables by the huge, stone, double-sided fireplace and the deep booths furnished in pricey fabrics. Locals and those heading to the Xcel come for chicken-and-mushroom pizza, plus steaks and grouper on seasoned mashed potatoes. Regulars rave about the Cajun breakfast, heaped with hash browns, eggs, hollandaise sauce and tons of andouille sausage.
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Insider Tips
ParkingDon't park in the lot adjacent to the building (especially on event nights). The Downtowner has reserved spots in a lot across the street.
Save MoneyMondays and Tuesdays, all bottles on the extensive list are half-price with dinner. If there's a game or event at Xcel, the special starts at 7:30pm.
Save TimeNot only does the menu take the best basics to the next level, it offers guaranteed 15-minute, pre-event dishes. These fast, delicious meals are perfect if you're heading to the Xcel or just want to dine and dash.
User Reviews for Downtowner Woodfire Grill
01/02/2008 Posted by rebmilsch
We made reservations for NYE after the Wild game. We were a little underdressed - in jeans - for their establishment, but they accomodated us nonetheless. Luckily, we weren't the only ones who came right after the game in our game attire. : ) The restaurant itself is gorgeous - beautiful craftsmanship and architecture within, white tablecloths - very rich-looking. We were seated in a back room that appeared to be for small groups (4 or less) who had made reservations for the evening. If I had one complaint - one tiny complaint at all - it would be that the tables were a little too close together in our area. Rather that witty banter between the two of us, we became devoured by our neighboring table's conversation (which was rather entertaining, so I can't really complain TOO much). My SO had the T-bone steak with mashed potatoes, I had the fettucine alfredo primavera with shrimp. The steak, for one, was cooked to perfection and the woodfire flavor was amazing. The fettucine was also fantastic - excellent sauce and the shrimp were BIG. The portions were perfect - not to much, not to little. We each had a glass of Vigonier and shared the chocolate lava cake (their special for the evening). We were shocked when the bill came and it was only $90! We've spent more $$ DT Mpls on food I could consider sub-par to the Downtowner. The service was also wonderful - our waitress was obviously very busy, but she somehow remained very attentive! Overall, I would definitely recommend this establishment! Wonderful little gem on W 7th in St. Paul - who knew!
Pros: Great service, affordable, wonderful ambience, excellent food
Cons: [tiny con] Tables a little close together in some areas
12/26/2007 Posted by downtownersucks
Subpar mussels, the broth was flavorless and the mussels weren't cooked properly. One look at the pasta and I knew it was extremely poor. The sauce was cheese-colored water, tasteless and soupy. I sent it back immediately and got a pizza, that came made with such low-quality ingredients - bad meat, bar-grade mozzarella - it was unbelievable. Completely overpriced, with apparently exorbitant prices for bad food. My friend's chicken breast was decent, wood-cooked and juicy, and the service was great, but it's just a den of bland Midwestern food.
Pros: Service
Cons: Poopy food
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