NEAR DOWNTOWN SAINT PAUL

Boca Chica Restaurante Mexican
11 Concord St, Saint Paul (651) 222-8499 A familiar landmark on Saint Paul's West Side for more than 30 years. This family-owned establishment serves authentic Mexican cuisine and Sun brunch. Casual dining and full bar. Hours: Mon-Thu, 11 am to 10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am to 11 pm; Sun, 10 am to 10 pm.

Buca di Beppo Italian
2728 Gannon Rd, Saint Paul (651) 772-4388 Buca di Beppo provides award-winning southern Italian cuisine. Food is served in huge family-styled portions accompanied by a boisterous atmosphere. Specialties include chicken marsala, eggplant parmigiana and spaghetti with meatballs. Located near the airport just across the river. Hours: Mon-Thu, 5 pm to 10 pm; Fri, 5 pm-11 pm; Sat, 4 pm to 11 pm; Sun, 4 pm to 10 pm.

Byerly's American/Chinese
1959 Suburban Ave, Saint Paul (651) 735-6340 Byerly's features a comfortable atmosphere with a full selection of family favorites. Specialties include selections from our grocery store, Leeann Chin Chinese cuisine, salad bar and our famous wild rice soup. Beer and wine offered. East of downtown on I-94. Open Sun-Thu, 6:30 am to 11 pm; Fri-Sat, 6:30 am to midnight.

Caspers' Cherokee Sirloin Room American
886 S Smith Ave, West Saint Paul (612) 457-2729 4625 Nichols Rd, Eagan (612) 454-6744 Family owned and operated. Casual dining, full menu featuring steaks, seafood, ribs and chicken. Full bar. Reservations accepted. Friendly atmosphere. Hours: West Saint Paul: Mon-Thu lunch 11 am to 2:30 pm, dinner 5 pm to 11 pm; Sat lunch 11 am to 3 pm, dinner 5 pm to 12 pm; Sun brunch 10 am to 2 pm, dinner 3 pm to 10 pm. Eagan: Mon-Sat 11 am to 10 pm; Sun brunch 10 am to 2 pm, dinner 3 pm to 9 pm.

Casper�s Ciatti's of Woodbury Italian
1625 Queens Dr, Woodbury (651) 730-0000 Voted "Best Italian Restaurant" Seven years in a row by Minneapolis Saint Paul Magazine. The locals' favorite. Family-owned and operated. Banquet facilities; full bar. Hours: daily 11am to midnight, Sun brunch 10am to 2pm, dinner 3pm to 9pm

Chevy's Fresh Mex (Old Rio Bravo) Mexican
389 Hamline Ave, Saint Paul (651) 647-5870
Specializing in Tex-Mex cuisine. Everything made from scratch daily. Salsa blended hourly. Enjoy combination plates featuring enchiladas, burritos, tacos and chicken or beef fajitas. Try our award-winning margaritas. Hours: Mon-Thu 11am to 10pm dining bar until midnight, Fri-Sat 11am to 11pm dining, bar until 1am, Sun 11am to 10pm dining and lounge.

Cities Grill American
Sheraton Midway Hotel, I-94 and Hamline Ave. N, Saint Paul (651) 642-1234 Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beverages served until midnight. Hours: daily 6:30am to 10pm.

Dakota Bar & Grill American
1021 E Bandana Blvd (651) 642-1442 In historic Bandana Square, a converted shopping mall that onced housed the shops for the entire Northern Pacific Railroad Line, the Dakota Bar and Grill is a classy, one-of-a-kind find. The Dakota features jazz, Great Jazz. National acts pass through on a regular basis.

Drover's Grill American
Best Western Drover's Inn, 701 S Concord, South Saint Paul (651) 455-3600 Featuring great breakfasts and a full menu ranging from sandwiches to steaks. Hours: Mon-Sat, 6:30 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm; Sun, 8 am to 1 pm.

El Burrito Mercado Mexican
175 Concord St, Saint Paul (651) 227-2192 Mexican and Latin grocery store located in Saint Paul's West Side. Features bakery, deli, restaurant and meat department store. Unique and authentic grocery store putting you in the heart of Mexico.

Famous Daves Bar-B-Que
1930 W 7th St, Saint Paul, (651) 699-8800
2079 S Roberts St W, Saint Paul (651) 455-8600
Famous Dave's "Shacks" are real barbeque joints, reminiscent of those that dotted America 50 years ago. Fom the weathered barn wood walls and cozy, antique filled Southern country shack decor to the overhead tin roofing, outdoor porches and blues tunes in the air, a trip to Dave's BBQ Shack is like going to a down-home backyard barbeque. The Southern hospitality will make you feel like you're one of the family. Hours Daily 11am to 10pm.

Gabe's By The Park American
991 N Lexington Pkwy, Saint Paul (651) 646-3066 Home of the Saint Paul Saints. Ticket packages always available. Great food and service, plenty of parking, 15 TVs and happy hour Mon-Fri. Hours: Mon-Sun, 11am to 1am.

Green Mill Restaurant - Shoreview Italian
Hampton Inn North, 1000 Gramsie Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 (651) 482-0402 Located adjacent to the Hampton Inn North. The Green Mill offers an extensive menu for lunch and dinner service, including homemade soups, pastas, burgers, sandwiches and the Twin Cities� most awarded pizza. Green Mill boasts flexible meeting room space for groups of 10 to 225 people.

Green Mill Restaurant - Woodbury Italian
Country Inn by Carlson - Woodbury, 6025 Hudson Road, Woodbury, MN 55125 (651) 735-1000 Minnesota�s most awarded pizza since 1977. Lunch and dinner entrees include pasta specialties, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Breakfast and banquet catering on and off premises. Liquor, beer and wine served. Call for pizza delivery.

Grover's American
Ramada Minneapolis/Saint Paul, 2540 N Cleveland, Roseville (651) 636-4567 Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Live music and karaoke on Fri and Sat. Restaurant hours: daily, 6:30 am to 10 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm.

Mancini's Char House American
531 W 7th St, Saint Paul (651) 224-7345 A premier steak house located nine blocks from downtown Saint Paul. Family owned and operated for 50 years. Great food and great entertainment in a unique lounge. The place to be for action in the city. Hours: Fri-Sat, 4:30 pm to 11:30 pm; Sun-Thu, 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

McGuire's American
Holiday Inn Saint Paul North, 1201 W County Rd E (651) 636-4123 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live entertainment Fri and Sat in lounge. Hours: Open daily 7 am to 1 am.

Michael's Restaurant American
Holiday Inn Saint Paul East, I-94 & McKnight Rd, 2201 Burns Ave, Saint Paul (651) 731-2220 Daily lunch and dinner specials and prime rib Sat night. Sun brunch. Salad bar and homemade soups. Hours: Mon-Fri, 6:30 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm; Sat, 7 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm; Sun, 7 am to 2 pm.

Muffuletta Cafe International
2260 Como Ave, Saint Paul (651) 644-9116 Neighborhood cafe in the heart of beautiful St. Anthony Park. Menu ranges from French and Italian to American favorites. Daily specials include soup, fresh fish, pasta and chef's feature creation. Hours: daily, 11 am to 2:30 pm; Mon-Thu, 5 pm to 9 pm; Fri-Sat, 5 pm to 10 pm.

Sidney's Italian
3330 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan (651) 454-6400 This popular cafe features the best in homemade pastas, fresh salads, rotisserie chicken and designer pizza made from scratch. Award-winning "apple pie pizza" dessert. Call for reservations; patio seating available. Sat and Sun brunch. Hours: Mon-Thu, 11am to 10pm; Fri-Sat, 10am to 11pm; Sun, 10am to 10pm.

Summerfield's Restaurant American
Ramada Inn & Conference Center Saint Paul, 1870 Old Hudson Rd, Saint Paul (651) 735-2330 Offering fine dining at reasonable prices. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4 pm to 7 pm. Relaxing, fireside seating. Sunday breakfast buffet available. Hours: Mon-Fri, 6:30 am to 2 pm, dinner 5 pm to 10 pm; Sat-Sun, 7:30 am to 2 pm, dinner 5 pm to 10 pm.

Stadium Club Sports Club Bar & Grill American
Mall of America - Camp Snoopy, 5000 Center Court, Bloomington, MN 55425 (612) 883-8575 Sports-themed restaurant perfect for a quick snack, sandwich or pizza. Beer and wine available, play pool, darts, or check out the game on our big screen TV.

Sunsets of Woodbury American
700 Commons Dr, Woodbury (651) 735-1997
Includes all the standard plus cutting edge cuisine. Copper topped bar features 22 draught beers and happy hour twice daily. Play bar features NTN trivia or watch you favorite sporting event on one of our 8 - 40 inch TVs. Reservations suggested. Hours: Mon-Sat 11am to midnight, Sun Brunch 10am to 2pm, Sun dinner 4 to 11pm.

Toby's on the Lake American
I-94 & Century Ave, 249 Geneva Ave N, Oakdale (651) 739-1600 An American bistro and chop house. One of the few area restaurants nestled on a quiet lake setting. Specializing in aged steaks, fresh seafood and Sunday brunch. Intimate lakeside dining, casual deck dining. Parties to 100. Just five minutes from downtown Saint Paul, 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Hours: Mon-Thu, 11 am to 10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am to 11 pm.