New Restaurants in Saint Paul
As of December 2024
Best New Restaurants in Saint Paul
Make sure you’re on top of all the newest restaurant openings in the Capital City.*
The Saint Paul culinary scene continues to grow. Check out the city's newest restaurant openings:
Revival
Revamped: December 2024
Though this fried chicken joint has been an iconic staple in the Saint Paul community since 2016, it's undergoing a revival. The restaurant is updating its interior and revamping the menu to include Chicago-style tavern pizzas and Italian beef sandwiches. But don't worry! The chicken dishes aren't going anywhere!
OG Zaza x King Coil Spirits
Opened: December 2024
King Coil Spirits, a distillery located in the Vandalia Tower, welcomes OG Zaza's New Haven-style pizza to the menu. Enjoy a selection of quality pies accompanied by delicious craft cocktails.
ZAO Bakery + Cafe
Opened: December 2024
Minnesota-based Chinese bakery & cafe is inspired by the early morning meals the owner shared with their family. Enjoy a selection of treats like flavored baked buns including BBQ pork, red bean, curry chicken and more!
Altera
Opened: December 2024
This is chic global-inspired food dining experience in Highland Park. Located in the former Agra Culture space, this eatery is the latest addition to the InnerBloom Hospitality Group familie, the masterminds behind the beloved Lake Minnetonka eateries Yumi, Macanda, Josefina, and Layline.
Razava Bread Co.
Opened: December 2024
This craft bakery marks the return of an iconic 137-year-old establishment originating in West Saint Paul, Baldinger Bakery. Its new name, Razava, is inspired by a recipe created by the great grandfather of the Razava owners for "razava bread," a dark, dense and nutritious rye. Stop in to enjoy sourdough breads, bagels, pita, challah with schmears and butters to compliment.
The Naughty Döner Co.
Opened: November 2024
The team with Spicy Feta, a Mediterranean rotisserie influenced by Afghan, Turkish and Greek recipes, transformed its Snelling Avenue location into this new concept serving a Turkish dish popularized in Germany as modern street food. The Döner is a sandwich made from Turkish flatbread (pide) that is toasted and stuffed with shaved meat, vegetables and sauce.
Russell's
Opened: November 2024
What once was the beloved Tavern on Grand serving up the best Walleye-centric menu is now an elevated bar serving steaks and sandwiches, inspired by owner Todd Russell's travels. As a Grand Avenue native, Russell hopes to create a neighborhood hub for the community to sit back, relax, and enjoy good food.
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Dilla Sports Bar & Restaurant
Opened: November 2024
Little Africa, a cultural district located in the heart of the Midway neighborhood, welcomes the addition of a new Ethiopian bar and restaurant. Within walking distance of Allianz Field, it is the perfect place for a delicious pregame pick-me-up.
Hey Bear Cafe
Opened: October 2024
A tiny (the space is just 700 square feet!) scratch-made breakfast and lunch take-away cafe nestled in the Saint Anthony Park neighborhood. Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, breakfast pastries, coffees and teas.
1881
Opened: August 2024
For the first time in its 40-year history, The Lake Elmo Inn opened a new restaurant and it's in Union Depot. The name, "1881," pays homage to both the year Union Depot and the Inn opened, fusing the charm of the storied pasts with a modern, culinary experience. The menu features a few Inn favorites like the potato-crusted sunnies or butternut squash ravioli, as well as a new array of salads, steaks, and decadent desserts.
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Local Rumor
Opened: July 2024
Occupying the former Blue Door location in the Merriam Park neighborhood is this eclectic restaurant and lounge. The menu features a variety of reimagined classics like smash burgers, baked Mac N Cheese, flatbreads and wings. Plus, non-alcoholic cocktails, beer and wine.
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*Visit Saint Paul updates this rotating list of restaurants as often as possible.
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