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Welcome back to Forepaugh’s Restaurant in St. Paul, MN! We are thrilled to reopen our doors and invite you to experience our newly renovated spaces and award-winning American cuisine. Our historic and charming 19th-century setting has been revitalized to offer you an unforgettable dining experience. For a romantic dinner or a cozy seat in the bar, lounge or parlour. happy hour, or an intimate business dinner in our sophisticated wine cellar – we invite you to rediscover all that is Forepaugh’s! We look forward to welcoming you back to an extraordinary dining experience where history meets modern elegance.
Upscale New American dishes & wine offered in an antique-filled Victorian mansion with patio dining.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–10:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–10:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 3:30–10:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 276 Exchange St S, St Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (651) 666-3636
Website: http://www.forepaughs.com/
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Reservations: resy.comtripleseat.com
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Reviews
kylie rose
We decided to try a new spot tonight and found Forepaughs, little did we know we’d be stumbling into some of the best food we’ve ever eaten! The atmosphere was beautiful and cozy, the type of place to wear a long dress or jeans and a sweater. The service was incredible- want to shout out Anastasia, our server, who was so fun, knowledgeable, and helpful as our server and made sure we were happy with our experience the whole way through! I ordered the Chicken, and it was hands down the best chicken I’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked, beautifully flavored, and the broccolini and potatos were the perfect pairing. My partner had the orechiettie, and honest to God it redefined pasta as we’ve ever known it. Every bite was savory and creamy and blew us both away. We each had a cocktail or two- paper airplane, penicillin, and the irvine park swizzle (I think) and all of which were amazing. And to end it all we had the chocolate cake, and what a way to end it. Creamy, rich, and the chocolate pearls added a great texture! We are beyond delighted to have stumbled upon such a great spot, and will 100% be returning for another great meal in our new future.
… moreDan Danielson
Wonderful experience, staff, and food. We had the petite fillet surf and turf, wagyu burger, cauliflower and risotto. Everything was cooked amazingly and had perfect flavors. The a mock-cillin was tasty, had a spicy ginger beer zing.
Definitely worth the price, such a special experience.
… moreDefinitely worth the price, such a special experience.
hawksoccer33
Forepaugh’s had outstanding service and delicious food.
Bronson was attentive, personable and overall a fantastic waiter.
The venue has old time classic vibes. It is very well maintained with great attention to detail.
The canapés were delicious, one sausage one and a crab and pasta one. The ribeye and sea bass main courses were phenomenal. The ribeye was succulent and cooked to perfection.
This is an outstanding establishment that I would recommend for any special occasion including but not limited to wedding dinners, family reunions, birthday parties and dates.
… moreBronson was attentive, personable and overall a fantastic waiter.
The venue has old time classic vibes. It is very well maintained with great attention to detail.
The canapés were delicious, one sausage one and a crab and pasta one. The ribeye and sea bass main courses were phenomenal. The ribeye was succulent and cooked to perfection.
This is an outstanding establishment that I would recommend for any special occasion including but not limited to wedding dinners, family reunions, birthday parties and dates.
Louie Lee
Stopped in for a quick, casual birthday dinner for my husband tonight. Sat in the bar, had Armand as our server, per usual. Wonderful table scapes (tiny bud vases with daisy, carnations, ivy and fern). Tickeled by the amazing song playlist. Ordered the social hour burger (the BEST), Rose’, Beer, charcuterie platter and the ribs. Service was calm, kind and friendly and high priority. Food was hot, perfectly seasoned and memorable and the surprise homemade funfetti birthday cake was a delight. Thank you all and especially Armand for a memorable little moment in our lives.
… moreChris
I don’t really know how to feel about this place. I went in with high expectations because I’ve been wanting to try the “chef’s” food for a while, but haven’t had the time. Yesterday I finally went for a late lunch, and I was greeted by a waiter. I told him I had a reservation, but he seemed confused and went to get the host. The host greeted us with a weird look and said, “What is going on?” I repeated that I had a reservation, and he responded that the table wasn’t ready, even though the restaurant had just opened and was practically empty. We sat at the bar to wait for a table.
The waitress was nice and explained the menu very well. We ordered two lemonades, a crudo, and scallops as appetizers, and bread. For our mains, we got the smash burger, a ribeye steak with truffles, and a cacio e pepe. For dessert, we ordered the five-layer chocolate cake.
The waiter explained that all food was made in-house and prepared with products from Minnesota. That sounded great, but the quality of the food wasn’t. If this is intended to be a high-end restaurant, the ingredients and execution must match the price. The crudo was very simple and needed more flavor and acidity. The scallops’ flavor was completely overpowered by the bacon and corn. The burger tasted like a regular chain-restaurant burger. Apparently, it won a neighborhood burger award, but to me, it was very basic.
The steak was raw, not medium as they recommended and as I had asked for. It also tasted like supermarket USDA choice meat, tough to chew. The flavor was good, but the quality and temperature were not. The cacio e pepe sauce tasted great, but the pasta was undercooked. I get that they want al dente, but someone should taste it before it leaves the kitchen. I would almost rather have slightly overcooked pasta than crunchy pasta.
The location is beautiful, and apparently, the building is haunted, according to the waiter.
We paid almost $250 for food that felt like the quality of a regular chain restaurant. I can compare it to places like Crave or Texas Roadhouse. There aren’t many high-end restaurants in the Twin Cities or the surrounding area, and I had high hopes. For that amount of money, you can eat at Kado No Mise or Demi and get much better quality. Spoon and Stable is a better option. Travail Kitchen is also a better option at a similar price. Overpriced food doesn’t bother me when the quality, flavor, and service match the price.
I’ve been to Michelin restaurants in shorts and a hat, and I have never been greeted at the door with, “What is going on?” Maybe they were just having a bad day. I might try it again, although consistency is important to me.
We will see.
… moreThe waitress was nice and explained the menu very well. We ordered two lemonades, a crudo, and scallops as appetizers, and bread. For our mains, we got the smash burger, a ribeye steak with truffles, and a cacio e pepe. For dessert, we ordered the five-layer chocolate cake.
The waiter explained that all food was made in-house and prepared with products from Minnesota. That sounded great, but the quality of the food wasn’t. If this is intended to be a high-end restaurant, the ingredients and execution must match the price. The crudo was very simple and needed more flavor and acidity. The scallops’ flavor was completely overpowered by the bacon and corn. The burger tasted like a regular chain-restaurant burger. Apparently, it won a neighborhood burger award, but to me, it was very basic.
The steak was raw, not medium as they recommended and as I had asked for. It also tasted like supermarket USDA choice meat, tough to chew. The flavor was good, but the quality and temperature were not. The cacio e pepe sauce tasted great, but the pasta was undercooked. I get that they want al dente, but someone should taste it before it leaves the kitchen. I would almost rather have slightly overcooked pasta than crunchy pasta.
The location is beautiful, and apparently, the building is haunted, according to the waiter.
We paid almost $250 for food that felt like the quality of a regular chain restaurant. I can compare it to places like Crave or Texas Roadhouse. There aren’t many high-end restaurants in the Twin Cities or the surrounding area, and I had high hopes. For that amount of money, you can eat at Kado No Mise or Demi and get much better quality. Spoon and Stable is a better option. Travail Kitchen is also a better option at a similar price. Overpriced food doesn’t bother me when the quality, flavor, and service match the price.
I’ve been to Michelin restaurants in shorts and a hat, and I have never been greeted at the door with, “What is going on?” Maybe they were just having a bad day. I might try it again, although consistency is important to me.
We will see.
Brandon Reilly
We went for a special occasions. We made reservations for the wine cellar dinning experience. This experience was amazing. The wine paired with each dish and the overall experience, the food was melt in your mouth delicious.
… moreAmara Wallner
Intimate seating and great food. There is an extensive wine list so peek at that ahead of time so you know your best pairing choices, though the staff is very knowledgeable. This is a dining experience and service is paced to fit that.
… moreCrafty Momma
Lovely place for a special meal. The dining room provided a semi private experience as it’s a smaller space and wasn’t full. Quiet, nice lighting, friendly staff who was very knowledgeable about the menu and the history of the building. Very glad we chose Forepaugh’s for celebrating! Our meals and dessert were so tasty! We will definitely return.
… moreMichele T
Was here for a birthday dinner. Beautiful historic home, great ambiance. Valet and greeter were great. We had reservations.
Food was good, but not great and way overpriced. Portion sizes were ridiculously small. The blue crab pasta wasn’t even a 1 cup portion.
Service was so-so. I’m all for a relaxing dinner pace but it took 1.5 hrs to get our main course. Sadly no birthday candle in the bday cake (others seated near us got them) and the server never checked back on us after our food arrived.
Was last here +30 years ago. It will be another 30 before I return.
… moreFood was good, but not great and way overpriced. Portion sizes were ridiculously small. The blue crab pasta wasn’t even a 1 cup portion.
Service was so-so. I’m all for a relaxing dinner pace but it took 1.5 hrs to get our main course. Sadly no birthday candle in the bday cake (others seated near us got them) and the server never checked back on us after our food arrived.
Was last here +30 years ago. It will be another 30 before I return.
Erin Baker
What a darling restaurant. The renovated mansion was absolutely gorgeous and the room we were in felt like we had a private party.
Our server was fantastic and seemed very familiar with the menu and details concerning each dish. She made me want to order one of everything.
I had the lamb chops but was able to sample the crispy skate and two kinds of pasta. All delicious. I can’t wait to go back.
… moreOur server was fantastic and seemed very familiar with the menu and details concerning each dish. She made me want to order one of everything.
I had the lamb chops but was able to sample the crispy skate and two kinds of pasta. All delicious. I can’t wait to go back.