Tavern on Grand

The Burger Baroness and I found ourselves at St Paul's Tavern on Grand this weekend. For a Saturday night it wasn't as busy as I would expect but then as usual the parking in the area is terrible and only made worse by the snowfall the night before.

The Tavern on Grand has always been a consistantly solid eatery that features Walleye and a nice assortment of fine pub food. The Tavern does go out of its way to find a twist on what a person would expect from your typical pub. We started off with the toasted mozzarella stuffed ravioli. Figuring it would be gooey and dense, we both were pleasently suprised when they came out light and creamy. A very good choice for an apetizer!

Now the burger. The only complaint I have with the burger is even though I was asked how I would like it done (Medium) it came out well done. Perhaps I should have voiced a complaint, but the burger was still really good. The Bacon was crispy with alot of flavor. the bun was good, though nothing to write home about. The BBQ sauce was a bit overpowering to the point that I could barely tast the cheddar cheese. I would suggest either finding a stronger cheese or using less sauce. The shoestring potatos were lackluster and would next time choose a different option.

The Baroness had the Walleye Dinner with a baked potato. I demanded a bite and it was very good as always. Their beer selection included a very nice "Scotch Ale" that complimented the meal quite nicely.

The Tavern on Grand is a great local pub with all the charm that St. Paul can muster. From the log cabin feel to the Grumpy Old Men Movie extra's holding up the bar cracking jokes. It is a true local's bar that somehow is inviting to everyone. A warning though, if you are looking for a quiet retreat, this is not the locale for you! Even though it wasn't very busy, the place is as loud as the Metrodome (sorry the Mall of America Field).

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