374 Selby Ave. Cafe One of St. Paul's most popular spots is owned by Chef Brock Obee and his wife Natalie. Fresh ingredients are gathered locally and adventurous flavor combinations surprisingly seem to work well. 128 Cleveland Ave. La Cucaracha Settled in an adobe brick building and suited with authentic cultural art, this is the place for Mexican food in Minnesota.
Live music completes the experience on the weekends.
371 Selby Ave. Eat at the sushi bar while watching the chef prepare each delectable piece. Sit in the teppanyaki section and watch the chef deftly juggle your meal and his utensils in a great show of preparation. For the more traditional minded, take a table in the formal dining room and order off the sumptuous menu. 695 Grand Ave.