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Best American Restaurants Nearby in West St Paul

Wingstop

Wingstop

4.3
(3k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 17 min
"My first time trying Wingstop. Fantastic bone in wings. Cooked crispy, sauce and dry rub coverage everywhere! Late night, almost closed, they still put friend like care into the product. It was so deliIicious! I'm so impressed, you've created a die hard fan for life!!!"
"My voodoo fries are perfect- my add-on crispy tenders are gorgeous and they threw in a nugget which is very exciting for a girl like me. My half lemon pepper, half hot honey rub wings aren't well done like I requested but they're hot and will be exactly what I want after a few mins in the air fryer. All of my sauces are here, thank you wingstop. "
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$19.63
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$15.03
Boneless Meal Deal
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. (Feeds 2-3)
$21.47
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$15.59
Oh My Saucy Wings

Oh My Saucy Wings

3.8
(400+)
• Chicken Wings • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 9.2 mi • 39 min
Farther away
$3 off on $20+
"The food is sooo gooood. The wings are very juicy and crispy . There fries are very tender as well . Its a good late night snack "
"The Jamaican Jerk Wings were not bad per say. It's definitely not like the pictures & as everyone says. They're battered, fried & drowned in sauce. The taste is like Sweet Bold Tangy BBQ sauce with Marjoram, Cayenne, Blackpepper & Cinnamon. Very cinnamon heavy. Like as if someone dumped a half bottle of cinnamon powder exclusively in your order. I don't particularly like or hate it, but did find the taste interesting. I'd say try the other wings, the jerk wings may not suit everyone's taste. Or if you're curious. Go ahead & Try it?? **The serving is quite generous & the wings are cooked good. So the price makes sense. Hope this helps everyone to know what they're trying to order**"
Jamaican Jerk Wings
Bold, smoky, and packed with island spices — a fiery taste of the tropics!
$21.13
Honey Hot Wings
Sticky honey with just the right amount of heat — sweet, spicy, and utterly addictive!
$21.38
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Crispy wings smothered in garlic butter and Parmesan — rich, savory, and cheesy heaven!
$21.03
10 Pieces Mozzarella Sticks
Ten crunchy, golden sticks filled with stretchy mozzarella — a cheese lover’s dream!
$8.6
Juicie's Chicken-Burgers-Cheesesteaks

Juicie's Chicken-Burgers-Cheesesteaks

American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.4 mi • 45 min
MY WAY BURGER
Hey we get it, you want your burger "YOUR WAY", choose from the Juice Original or the Juice Smash burger- choose up to 5 free toppings
$15.03
CHICKEN & WAFFLES
Waffle made to order, with our house made batter, and our made to order crispy chicken, choose from traditional wings, boneless or tenders.
$24.29
TURKEY CHOP DINNER
Our famous turkey chops, seasoned to perfection, with our house blend spices, and Texas toast.
$15.09
SAINT CONEY DOG
The Famous Coney dog- Our way.... 1 extra long all beef premium dog, grilled to perfection, on a soft bun topped with our house made chili. raw onions, and mustard.
$8.44
Mallards Restaurant

Mallards Restaurant

4.5
(2k+)
• Seafood • American
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 29 min
"Super amazing, the salmon was cooked and seasoned perfectly and was a good size filet. The mashed potatoes had great flavor and texture. Love that they put the sauce for the dish on the side so it doen't mess with the food's texture. "
"We have ordered CRISPY LEMON CHICKEN before and it has always been great. This time there was hardly any capers and very little lemon sauce. On the bright side - they gave a huge helping of mashed potatoes. The GAMMY'S MEATLOAF was pretty good - generous portion."
STEAK ALFREDO
Blackened filet mignon, linguine, garlic cream sauce, crispy onion strings
$26.34
ELOTE CORN FRITTERS
Crispy house-made corn cake, roasted corn salsa, topped with cilantro lime crema, fresh cilantro, parmesan Vegetarian
$11.53
LOBSTER ROLL
Chilled lobster on a warm New England-style bun, mayo, melted butter, celery, served with fries
$28.27
MAC & CHEESE
Cavatappi noodles, creamy cheese sauce Vegetarian
$8.3
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.3
(2k+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 37 min
"Once againthe tenders were wonderful. Juicy and flavorful, unlike so many others. The fried chicken is also consistently good. Cheese bites need to become a permanent menu item -pretty please? Even my hubby who normally does not care much for cheese curds, liked these. Cinnamon Apple Pie was a nice, warm treat for a cool fall evening."
"The tenders were exceptionally good this time and I was really grateful they noticed that some of them were really small and added a couple extras. The chicken sandwich was good, but head too much mayo. The strawberry biscuits were really yummy and not super sweet, which was wonderful."
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
A juicy chicken breast fillet marinated in Popeyes seasonings, hand battered and breaded in our buttermilk system, fried until golden brown. Sandwiched between two buttery toasted brioche buns, topped with our barrel cured pickle slices and spicy mayo.
$7.34
4Pc Signature Chicken
4 pieces of our signature chicken, marinated for 12hrs in our traditional savory Louisiana herbs and seasonings then battered up with our crunchy southern coating and fried until golden brown.
$13.74
Classic Chicken Sandwich
A juicy chicken breast fillet marinated in Popeyes seasonings, hand battered and breaded in our buttermilk system, fried until golden brown. Sandwiched between two buttery toasted brioche buns, topped with our barrel cured pickle slices and classic mayo.
$7.36
Homestyle Mac & Cheese
Warm buttermilk biscuit.
$7.4
Crunchy Chicken

Crunchy Chicken

4.4
(1k+)
• Fast Food • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 2.7 mi • 28 min
"Chicken got flavor. Ordered the Large Fries, and the box was filled to the brim. I liked the Pizza Puff, it was like a good sambousek --or kindof like a better quality hot pocket. Caesar Salad lotsa croutons."
" Besides the drink missing the meal was delicious. Chicken was crunchy and juicy. Jerk bowl was a very large portion and just the right spice. Gyro was a good size and very good. We will be trying again! "
Mix 2
3 boneless tenders. Served with fries and sauce
$17.09
3 Chicken Tenders
Battered and fried full pieces of breast, thigh, drumstick and wing served with fries!
$12.27
4 Piece Chicken
Get a taste of our spicy fried chicken sandwich! Our juicy chicken breast is coated in a secret blend of herbs and spices, then fried to crispy perfection. Served on a toasty bun, this sandwich packs a punch of flavor in ever
$12.82
Sota Soul

Sota Soul

4.3
(800+)
• Fast Food • Soul Food
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 46 min
"I picked up my order instead of having it delivered, and from the moment I walked in, I had a great experience. I was greeted right away with a warm, enthusiastic welcome, and everyone was incredibly kind. The restaurant was clearly well cared for. While I waited, I noticed someone deep cleaning the dining room, and the kitchen had a wonderful sense of teamwork, with an experienced cook guiding a younger team member. It felt like a place that genuinely takes pride in both its food and its community. Now for the meal…wow. The fried chicken wings were outstanding. They were perfectly crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. Every bite was delicious. The mac and cheese completely surprised me. It was creamy, well seasoned, and had a unique blend of flavors unlike any mac and cheese I’ve had before, in the best possible way. It was clearly homemade and absolutely unforgettable. The candied yams were delightful. Sweet, rich, and full of flavor, they were almost like eating dessert alongside my meal. The cornbread had a wonderful flavor and was the perfect addition to the plate. The portions were generous, and the meal also included a drink, making it an incredible value for what you receive. Every single item tasted like it was made with care and intention. This was one of the best soul food experiences I’ve had in a long time. I’ll definitely be back, and I’ll be recommending this place to friends and family."
"My first time eating here and it was amazing. Smothered Chicken & Rice was probably my favorite. Nice size portion and a whole chicken breast that I could use my fork to pull apart n eat.Corn Bread was soft and moist, very good. then I had some mac n cheese and greens that also was very good. I couldn't stop eating it was that good. everything was very flavorful. i didn't have to add any seasoning. the picture doesn't do it justice, I mixed the chicken in the rice. definitely will be ordering again and now is my go to from now on for soul food. can't wait to try the chicken wings."
2-Piece Catfish Soulfood Combo
Includes 2 Soul Food Sides + corn bread + beverage
$29.3
Mac N Cheese
Includes 2 Soul Food Sides + corn bread + beverage
$6.25
Smothered Chicken Combo
Includes 2 Soul Food Sides + corn bread + beverage
$28.24
4-Wing Soul Food Combo
Includes 1 Soul Food Side + beverage
$26.68
The Burger Den

The Burger Den

4.4
(500+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 22 min
"The OREO® Milk Shake is sooo good its perfect. Food is super good as well considering that I order late when I get off of work. This will be my new favorite because the only places open are like Taco Bell and McDonald's."
"very greasy -onions greasy, peppers greasy, bun greasy, sauce greasy, cheese greasy. seems like they just cooked it on a flat top with a bunch of butter/oil altogether. fries were ok. the burger patty itself was quite good. bacon was poor quality pre cooked junk. would not recommend this virtual brand from Denny's. Spill the Bourbon Burger Combo"
Build Me Up Burger
Build the way you want it. Lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles included.
$16.73
Wake & Bacon Burger
A 100% beef burger with hash browns, an egg*, bacon and American cheese on a brioche bun.
$17.55
Vibe with Shrooms Burger
A 100% beef burger with grilled garlic mushrooms & caramelized onions, Swiss cheese and, All-American sauce on a brioche bun.
$16.87
OREO® Milk Shake
Made with premium vanilla ice cream and OREO® cookie pieces. Topped with whipped cream.
$6.85
Casper and Runyon's Nook

Casper and Runyon's Nook

4.6
(200+)
• Irish • Pubs
$0 delivery fee • 6.4 mi • 39 min
"THE BEST WINGS EVER"
"I purchased a Juicy Nookie Burger but I was sent a regular cheese burger. The food wasn't sealed and the driver had access to it. I usually get the Pot O'gold Wings. I ordered 8, only 7 wings came. Very very dissatisfied with the service. Either from overpaying for food I didn't receive or the poor packing. Nook is losing some steam or customer service mindset."
Juicy Nookie Burger
Our infamous stuffed cheeseburger. All of our burgers and sandwiches include homemade, fresh-cut French fries and pickles on a bakery fresh bun.
$20.04
Pot O'gold Wings
In your choice of sauce.
$19.27
Mickey's Original Cheeseburger
All of our burgers and sandwiches include homemade, fresh-cut French fries and pickles on a fresh bakery bun.
$16.55
The Triple B
Bourbon bacon burger bacon with smoked Cheddar cheese and bourbon sauce. All of our burgers and sandwiches include homemade, fresh-cut French fries and pickles on a bakery fresh bun.
$20.14
Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company

4.5
(9k+)
• American • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 0.7 mi • 14 min
"Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo nice portion size, hot when arrived, good seasoning on the parmesan chicken😋 I would definitely recommend❤️"
"I got the Rigatoni Rosa with Parmesan Chicken and my daughter got the Japanese Pan Noodles- I've never seen dryer pasta in my life haha! Both dishes needed to be completely doctored up once they arrived. Absolutely not worth the price if I'm honest"
Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage
For delivery and curbside orders, please select your flavor. For all other pickup orders, self-service is available.
$3.62
Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Elbow noodles in creamy cheddar & jack cheese sauce, topped with shredded cheese.
$11.9
Rice Crispy
Made in-house daily with melted butter, marshmallows and crispy rice cereal. 540 Calories
$3.83
Buttery Parmesan Noodles
Wavy egg noodles, butter, Italian seasonings and parmesan.
$12.27
Copper & Rye

Copper & Rye

4.6
(40+)
• American • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 30 min
"The Wagyu Bologna sandwich is out of this world. 5 stars. Messy but stupid delicious."
"$30 for tiny portion of lobster Mac - the tail looked like a prawn! And the Caesar salad was barely there - little lettuce a few tomatoes and way too many croutons."
Bulgogi Bowl
Crispy beef, bulgogi sauce, jasmine rice, broccoli, carrot, fried egg, zucchini, squash, red pepper, sesame, spicy mayo
$27.44
Oklahoma Smash Burger
Smash patties, American cheese, pickles, grilled onions
$16.55
Wagyu Mushroom & Swiss
Wagyu beef, swiss and gruyere, sauteed mushrooms, truffle aioli
$20.21
Hot Honey Salmon
Pan-seared salmon, hot honey glaze, rice pilaf, green beans
$29.64
Crooked Pint Ale House

Crooked Pint Ale House

4.5
(2k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 37 min
Farther away
"This restaurant is amazing! I had the Chicken Pot Pie and my daughter had the Lucy Classic Double Smash Burger and it was completely amazing!! The pot pie had good texture and a crust that came separate in a little box so you can put the flaky crust on top of the bowl that they serve you so that it would be flaky buttery and delicious! The burger was Supreme delicious and fresh, the house sauce was great on the burger and the fries. i recommend this place to anyone that wants a delicious experience! FOUR GOOD STARS ****"
"The Prime Rib French Dip is amazing. Great flavor. Perfect amount of au jus. I don't normally like waffle fries but I loved these. I recommend getting Side Seasoned Sour Cream for the fries. Portion size was perfect. I could ony eat half so I'll will eat it again for dinner. First time trying this restaurant and I'll definitely be ordering from them again."
Classic Double Smash Burger
Two smash patties, seared to crispy-edged perfection, layered with melty white American cheese, and topped with house sauce on a toasted bun.
$18.39
Boneless Wings
Served with ranch, bleu cheese, or bistro sauce.
$16.14
Classic Lucy
Deep-fried “Sconnie” cheese curds.
$17.89
Ellsworth Cheese Curds
Our award-winning jumbo tater tots stuffed with serrano peppers, bacon, and cheddar. Topped with bacon, green onions, cheddar, pepper jack, queso, and sour cream.
$13.94
The Meltdown

The Meltdown

4.2
(1k+)
• Melts • Sandwiches
$0 delivery fee • 0.5 mi • 21 min
"Incredible food! I would have to say one of the best sandwiches I've had! Definitely highly recommend giving them a try! The fries might need a bit of salt, but that is the only thing I could think of as for something that could be improved. They kind of remind me of steak fries, crispy and go well with a sandwich. And they keep them in a separate container so they stay nice and crisp. "
"I had this sandwich before and it was really good, so were the fries. This however is not what I paid $17 for. This looks like something you'd get at a school cafeteria and the fries are bland and soggy. Really disappointed since :/"
Giddy Up Melt - Combo
Chow down with shredded beef, sharp white Cheddar, creamy BBQ sauce and pickles on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$18.29
Hittin' Snooze Melt - Combo
Sausage, bacon, ham, scrambled eggs and American cheese on grilled sourdough bread with a maple spiced spread. Breakfast is ready whenever you are! Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$13.96
Hot Mess Melt - Combo
Go big or go home with tender slow-roasted beef, caramelized onions and sharp white Cheddar on grilled sourdough bread. Includes your choice of a drink and a side to round out the meal.
$15.94
bb.q Chicken

bb.q Chicken

4.7
(1k+)
• Korean • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 41 min
"Everything was delicious. Not a single thing was cold, bland, gross. The Ddeok-Bokki was hot and flavorful, the Caribbean Spice Boneless were spicy and a little sweet it had a perfect balance, the Caribbean Spice Rice Bowl which my friend had was delicious. The Honey Garlic Boneless were so yummy and had a great balance of sweet and savory. The Gangjeong Boneless were spicy and flavorful. 100/10 for everything we had. A little pricey since I am not from around here but, so worth the price."
"The Cheesling Wings Taste sweet like they should be served with warm waffles & syrup. I like trying new things so the Cheesling Wings were cool and the wings are nice size, good value with portion sizes, good amount of batter in the wings with a nice crunch but I'm not sure what to Compare the flavor to...everything was fresh-the French Fries they seem battered & have a nice crunch but not much flavor ... 50/50 on whether I'd order again. Looks delicious looks as advertised."
Rose Ddeok-Bokki
Our Signature rice bowl is covered in extra crispy boneless fried chicken, topped with eggs, bb.q’s own Jamaican Jerk sauce and a swirl of mayo.
$17.11
Caribbean Spice Rice Bowl
Korean Fried Chicken at its best. Juicy and tender inside, light and crispy outside.
$16
Golden Original Wings
Brushed with a sweet, soy-based sauce, these are light on heat and heavy on flavor.
$21.59
Honey Garlic Wings
Light and crispy with an added kick.
$19.84
Grande Sunrise Mexican Restaurant

Grande Sunrise Mexican Restaurant

4.7
(80+)
• Mexican • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 0.4 mi • 18 min
Tacos
Your choice of meat, served with onions, cilantro, radishes and mild or hot salsa . Each lengua / beef tongue comes with an additional price.
$3.76
Quesabirria
4 corn tortillas with melted mozzarella cheese and beef birria meat inside. With consomé / beef stew onion and cilantro.
$19.51
Beef Birria Taco Combo
3 beef birria tacos with consomé (beef stew) onion and cilantro.
$12.99
Chimichanga
An extra large flour tortilla deep fried and filled with your choice of meat rice, beans and mozzarella cheese. Topped with nacho cheese and garnished with lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco.
$17.02
Hamburguesas El Gordo

Hamburguesas El Gordo

4.5
(4k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 7.3 mi • 38 min
"9. Combo# 9 (3) Quesabirrias were fantastic! So much flavor. I'm new to St Paul and I've been disappointed by more places than I've been impressed by. Hamburguesas El Gordo is a no-frills destination. You will NOT be disappointed. The Tres Leches melts in your mouth. I've visited twice, will visit again soon. Thank ya'll 🙂"
"SO FREAKING GOOD! Amazing portions, Asada Fries are hefty and fulfilling. Toppings for Classic Taco are fresh aka the cilantro and white onions. 3 Leches is sweet and creamy. LITERALLY MY GO-TO ORDER EVERY TIME HERE"
Asada Fries
Introducing Asada Fries – the perfect combination of two classic favorites. We take freshly cut French fries and top them with carne asada, sour cream, nacho cheese, queso fresco, salsa verde, cilantro, and grilled onions for a unique flavor that’s sure to please. It’s like summertime by the beach brought directly to your plate in no time flat • Add Extra Meat +$2.75 per meat
$16.84
Quesabirrias
Corn tortillas soaked in consomé broth, stuffed with melted mozzarella cheese and stewed birria meat (beef), freshly chopped onions, and cilantro, then grilled to perfection. Served with consomé for dipping, salsa verde or roja, and limes
$4.74
Classic Taco
Corn or flour tortillas topped with your choice of meat, freshly chopped onions, and cilantro, served with salsa roja or verde and limes. Prices may vary for different meat options
$3.84
Taco Nortenos
Corn or flour tortillas topped with your choice of meat, freshly chopped onions, cilantro, queso fresco, and fresh avocado served with salsa roja or verde and limes
$4.73
The Naughty Döner Co

The Naughty Döner Co

4.8
(2k+)
• Greek • Shawarma
$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 38 min
"Top notch. Haven't tried anything besides the gyros and fries, but I bet the whole menu is delicious. I get the Spicy Apollo and it's so flavorful and filling! Big portions. Oh, and their fries are great. Crispy and seasoned to perfection. I love this place!"
"Yum!! We used to get food from The Naughty Greek, but tried the renamed Naughty Döner for the 1st time tonight. We love what we ordered! Even better than N Greek. Greek Bowl with chicken weighed over 1 pound. It'll be about 3 meals for me. The Turkish Döner Wrap is huge! Very tasty. And the Naughty Feta Fries!! Order them! You won't regret it. Even on a rainy night they arrived crispy."
OG German Döner Sandwich
Turkish Pide Bread with your choice of Protein, Lettuce, Tomato+Cucumber, Sumac Onion, Purple Cabbage, Lemon & White Sauce.
$17.19
OG German Döner Wrap
Turkish Flatbread with your choice of Protein with Lettuce, Tomato+Cucumber, Sumac Onion, Purple Cabbage, Lemon & White Sauce.
$17.88
Greek Döner Wrap
Turkish Flatbread with your choice of Protein with Tomato+Cucumber, Sumac Onion, Greek Olives, Feta, Oregano, Lemon, Fries & White Sauce.
$18.23
Turkish Döner Wrap
Turkish Flatbread with your choice of Protein with Tomato+Cucumber, Sumac Onion, Cabbage Slaw, Pickles, Lemon, Fries & White Sauce.
$18.09
Mad Cow

Mad Cow

4.5
(1k+)
• Burgers • American
$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 36 min
"I always love the Flammin Blueberry Burger and Duck Wontons, had the Peaches & Cream Butter Rum Cake for the first time, and it was pretty great too, decent portion, dense and not overly rich, definitely recommend"
"FINALLY! I have searched and searched for a French Dip with flavor and I found it at Mad Cow! Yes, there are others that are flavorful and many are bland), but THIS one was beyond...it is packed with flavors and the proportions are perfect - lots of meat and not too much bun. Phenomenal!"
Cheeseburger
Choose from cheddar, Swiss, smoked gouda, bleu cheese crumbles, provolone, pepper-jack or American.
$14.49
Dueling Beignets
The French Quarter classic powdered sugar style paired with a twist on an Indian classic. lavender corriander honey glaze. Both will melt in your mouth.
$11
Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta tossed in our 4 cheese cream sauce. Add any of the following; Grilled Chicken $4 Sauteed Shrimp $6 Bacon $3.50 Buffalo Style $4
$17.43
Bacon Curd Burger
Topped with grilled Ellsworth cheese curds and thick cut bacon with roasted garlic aoli.
$17.44

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