Best Fun Restaurants in Grand Ave

We three were celebrating the youngest sister's birthday with a brunch at Holman's Table and we were NOT disappointed. While I had enjoyed dinners there before, the other two had not even heard of the place that was part of the St. Paul Downtown Airport, not that far from where we lived decades ago as children on the lower West Side. The food and service were excellent. Our server, Anne G., was knowledgeable, competent and gracious. In addition to prompt service, she fulfilled our every request, like getting a bit more of that wonderful salad dressing and getting a picture of the jar from which the marvelous whole grain mustard came. Everything was DELICIOUS and beautifully presented. We highly recommend the farro/walnut/yellow beet/ apple/spring green salad with Champagne dressing, the mushroom toasts and scrambled egg breakfast and the Charcuterie board for a starter. The birthday cheesecake dessert was wonderful; and, they even gave the birthday girl a gift certificate with which to visit again. The decor was so fitting for the 1930s era building at an airport. We will return.

Lovely meal with friends, the Downtowner’s food, service and warmth can always be counted on. A true gem in Downtown St. Paul.

Such a beautiful, clean restaurant! The menu offered a variety of options, including vegetarian. The food was delicious. I do not understand why there were not more patrons. The waiter, who may have been the owner was attentive but not invasive, very nice. I drove up from SW Wisconsin and met a friend here. We were not disappointed!

I took my daughter here for her birthday, and she and my other daughter and I agreed it was just wonderful in every way! Our food was delicious, our espresso martinis superb, and our service attentive and friendly. Located in the lobby of the Union Depot, one feels transported back to a romantic era, and it's fun to imagine all of the people throughout the different decades passing through this grand building.

Although extremely busy, our reservations for 6 were readily handled. Wide selection of wines, beer and cocktails; ours were enjoyable. Wait staff was professional, skilled, and graciously satisfied all special requests. Food, especially our turkey dinners, we're delectable. I recommend The Lexington for any special event or delicious meal prepared better than homemade. Thanks for working on Thanksgiving!