Red Cow

My highest praises yet. DO NOT SKIP this place! Stop by and try their food, especially the truffle fries! The fragrance of the food is so good, you can taste it before you even sink your teeth into it. Order ahead and pick it up! It was so good I had to review it before finishing the food!

Delicious food, incredible staff, great vibes. We went on a Saturday around 1pm and were lucky enough to get a seat by the window with a beautiful view of the street. The hostess, server, and all the staff were so so so friendly. The food was amazing. I loved my grilled cheese!! Definitely recommend eating here!

We had the BEST service! Our server was so friendly and on top of it! I ordered like 4 different drinks at once, as Im a self-proclaimed beverage goblin. He was a good sport! Food was great. OMG, CHEESE CURDS, Y'ALL! And the homemade chips- stahhhhp. Their mild sauce is called Minnesota Nice, and I died. It was exactly what we all needed after a day of mourning the assasination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and protesting our current dictator.

Nice, quiet atmosphere. Service was good. The burgers and fries were so good. Perfect date night spot. Will definitely come back again to one of the locations.

One of the best places we visited while in town. The staff was all pleasant and so happy to see us. The atmosphere was just right for lunch on a Saturday and give neighborhood bar vibes. Recommend the Grilled Cheese and Double Barrel.

Red Cow is an awesome place for drinks and burgers with family, friends and solo. I ordered the Double Barrel burger with a side of tator tots and some cheese curds. Food was fantastic as always. My friend and I sat at the bar and the server was attentive and friendly. This location in St Paul is conveniently close to downtown and there are many great places to also check out in the area if you're visiting St Paul or Minneapolis.

Everybody loved their meal when we visited in 3/29/25! We ordered the fried chicken sandwich, burger, chopped cheese, and Mediterranean bowls, along with tots, truffle fries, and sweet potato fries. Everything was cooked well and packed with delicious flavors. The service was fast, friendly, and helpful.

Red Cow never fails, the ultimate burger is the best one IMO. Loved the summer grapefruit cocktail also, simple and refreshing. Service was excellent as usual.

Olivia was fabulous. GREAT and attentive service. I tried the NEW double barrel where they reconstructed the process for a better "bite" on your burger. I added an egg to make my own Breakfast Double Barrel! GREAT job Red Cow St. Paul! Keep up the GREAT work!

Amazing food! Red Cow has been one of my favorites for awhile now. The ambiance feel nice, and the service never keeps you waiting. Even if the place is packed, it is always worth waiting! I got the crispy shrimp, and if you can handle some heat, you have to try! They are my favorite item on the menu, hands down! I got an old fashioned that tasted pretty good. For my entree I got the patty melt with sweet potato fries, and I have to say it was absolutely delicious! The patty melt was so savory with tons of flavor, and the sweet potato fries were nice and crunchy. If you haven't been to Red Cow, you are 100% missing out!

Easy to order, called in, made order for pickup only 15 minute wait was ready when I arrived and still fresh when I got back to my office, A Delicious, juicy, chard, flavorful burger to say the least, the jalapeños are a great add. The Fries are okay not the worst.

It was an excellent day to take lunch in the outdoor patio. I selected the Double Barrel smash burger and chicken rice soup. I enjoyed the burger and usually don't call out the burger bun. It was light and complemented the burger so well. The chicken rice soup, which is a staple at many Minnesota restaurants was spot on. Service was fantastic.

Came here on a snowy weekend day and there was enough space for a large group. We were seated upstairs and had plenty of space to eat and move around. The service was still good even though we were upstairs. We were waiting for more people to join the meal and while waiting the waiter came to check on us, without rushing our order either. For dinner we ordered the Ultimate and the Double Barrel burgers. Both of these burgers were fantastic, juicy and perfectly cooked and great seasoning. We also got Wisconsin Cheese curds and Elote Shishito Peppers. Both were great as well. The cheese curds were well fried and the batter on it was not overwhelming. The shishito peppers had a lot of flavor and were good with the elote seasoning to it. It added a great compliment to it. Never would have thought to combine the elote flavors with shishito peppers. Overall a good experience. They do have a an added surcharge for all checks, a 4.9% Mandate Compliance Surcharge. This was the only restaurant in the area that we experienced that had this.

As a gluten free gal, I had a bit of a hard time finding clear options here. However, the poke bowl was lovely and customizable. The hummus appetizer with veggies was also yummy! They just opened but they had plenty of well trained staff. There were over 20 people waiting for a table around 6PM! I know this is a popular spot and the shops around were super cute! We'd visit again!

This place is so fun and awesome. The food was so good we had to go back for round 2, and it was just as great as the first time. Chicken club wrap was so good, and their chips and dip we have been eating for days, I wish I could buy the dip by the gallon. Heather the GM is so kind and funny and amazing at her job. Drew the other manager was so cool too, just great people here and great food. Can't wait to come back to St Paul just to eat at Red Cow!

The red cow in St. Paul is in such a cute area. They have parking right next to restaurant or you can find street parking. The service is always great. I love the patio in the summer! The 60/40 burger will always be in my top 5 for Minnesota burgers! There is just something to tasty and delicious of having the meat be mixed with bacon and then also having thick cut bacon on top. I have tried so many burgers but this one never disappoints! Pair with some truffle fries and wings as well as one of their many beer selections and you have the perfect meal!

10/10 service- we had the most charming server I think his name was Vinney but he was awesome and attentive! Food=bomb and we sat outside in the sunshine so wonderful! Definitely worth a try and a return!

I went here after a work event with my coworkers. It was my first son going to red cow it is your standard American food. The food was absolutely delicious. I ordered a burger, but the service was fast. It was a good atmosphere. This is a great place to go if you want to meet with friends or go with your family or simply go after work

Great service/ambiance. Waited about 35 minutes on a Friday- we didn't think that was too bad. Remember the food being better. I had the traditional burger and it was not very appetizing. The special sauce on it was terrible. I forced myself to eat less than half and gave it to my husband who said "did you like it?" My response being no, he said "yeah that wasn't very good I'm surprised you ate it". For being a regular cheese burger I could have had a better one at McDonald's. Typically a place we take out of town guests, unfortunately likely wont return as there are other places to get an expensive cheeseburger.

I love coming to red cow a lot because of their burgers and specifically the blues. Service was great and we were able to sit down right away. The road was closed because of construction so we had to park a little bit farther away. Both the Swiss burger. I had the aqua fresca which is always delicious and I'm glad that you can have a great selection of non alcoholic drinks. We had the avocado cheesecake for dinner and it was really good. My fiancé was a tree but allergy and didn't think that the avocado cheese cake had nuts because the ingredients on the menu weren't listed as avocado cheesecake with walnuts so we thought the dessert would be okay. Once we finish the dessert my fiancé starts getting a funny feeling in his mouth and decides to ask our server if it had nits and she says walnuts. At this point we know we have to go to the emergency room. Our server is obviously freaked out and feels really bad. We didn't have an epi pen so we searched for the bearers hospital. She told us if we could call and give an update and I said yes. We were able to get to the emergency room in time and ended up staying there passed midnight. It wasn't the evening we expected but I did call and gave an update that my fiancé was able to get the medical help he needed. I am going to be asking more if food has nuts because now I feel like even if something on the menu doesn't say it has nuts there can be a possibility that it does and it sucks to have to be asking a lot more now instead of being able to see on the menu all the meal has.

Great food, efficient and pleasant server, upbeat and lively atmosphere - but not too loud.

My favorite go-to lunch place in St Paul. Nashville Hot chicken. To. Die. For. I usually do Uber Eats and get delivered to work, but the few times I've been in, great staff, clean and lots of energy.

Hands down, all time favorite burger joint in the Twin Cities. Fairly confident I've tried a majority of the burgers on the menu and they are all good, but my go-to is the Double Barrel. With the truffle fries. The service is always impressive. The food is quality. Parking can sometimes be a bit tricky but it's worth it. The patio is fantastic during the summer. Can't say enough good things about this hometown favorite. Double Barrel

Each Red Cow location had the same family friendly and cozy atmosphere. Perfect for dates or smaller groups. Staff were all friendly and professional. Started with the Buffalo Cauliflower. Perfect balance of crisp, tender, and tang. We split the Mushroom & Swiss Burger and Blues Burger with Truffle Fries. Personally we enjoyed the Mushroom & Swiss the best, but both were delicious.

This was a cool looking spot with a good size bar and outdoor seating. The menu had a lot of different burger choices including a few sandwiches and bar menu options as well. The service was appreciated as the food arrived quickly. For an appetizer, the Japanese sticky wings were ordered. There were eight wings to an order, and they came out hot and extremely crispy. There was also a side aioli sauce that went well with the wings. The Japanese sauce was tasty, just enough spice to not make it too sweet. For an entrée, I had the Barcelona burger. It came with manchego, prosciutto, a piquillo pepper, and a smoked pepper aioli. It also came with a side of fries that were solid. I opted for the burger to be medium rare, but it was more of a medium, not a huge deal. The burger to bun ratio was ideal while the toppings were satisfying. They were interesting, but definitely went well with the patty and each other. Will I go back? I would.

The burgers are fantastic here! We love the breakfast burger and the rotating special burgers are always so creative and delicious. The tots and fries are always crispy and the house ketchup is *chefs kiss* it's a must have with the fries. Every option is delicious but the sweet potato fries and parm truffle fries are the best. The cauliflower is one of my favorite apps on the menu as well as the Japanese sticky wings. The restaurant has a great date night vibe, hosting a range of casual dressers to a fancier look. Either way you'll enjoy your seat and the ambiance if you're not opposed to the busier places in the area. (It's hard not to be busy when your food is this good!) I'll always suggest leaving room for dessert, as well.

This place is very large. The bar side has a ton of TVs to catch the game while it makes sense the restaurant side has maybe a few if anything. We didn't have reservations and walked in on a very busy Friday night. Our wait was 20 minutes at the most. Our server was great. Very attentive and made great recommendations. The food wasn't amazing or anything. Good bar food at decent prices. We did really like the chips and did. Their homemade chips were fresh and crunchy. Great place to get some grub and watch sports on TV!

Pretty good burgers and I'm a big fan of their cheese curds and truffle fries (in particular the garlic aioli). The burgers are more of the thicker patty variety, so while I like their 60/40 blend I prefer other burger places with a thinner patty.

We just moved to the area and have been smelling like yummy scents everyday, and the food itself did not disappoint! The house chips and dip were SO GOOD with a nice seasoning of peppercorn and fresh out of the dedicated gluten free fryer. The waitress was highly knowledgeable on cross contamination as well as the best way to eat the BLT (GF bun holds up better than the bread) I ordered. I look forward to returning to Red Cow!

This location of the red cow never disappoints The service is always amazing. We walked in after being turned away at at least five different locations on a busy Saturday. They gladly sat us in a section we had an amazing server Connor he greeted us explained different options as well as some of his recommendations and favorites on the menu He was prompt and kind. The food was amazing as always and perhaps it was serendipitous as we had just been at a margarita taco festival that turned out to be a flop and had our mindset on Mexican food and we showed up here at the last minute and had some of the best sweet corn elote as well as their chefs twist on a classic burger topped with birria and served with the classic cilantro Mexican cheese and sauce It was amazing. We decided to sit by the window instead of sitting outside but there is never a bad spot in this place depending on your mood. If you want a quiet place to sit you can have that If you want to sit at the bar and watch the game they have that or if you want to sit outside and enjoy the weather or sit by the window and people watch this place has it all The atmosphere is always very inviting. This location of the Red Cow is never a bad choice

Great Pizza! Really great. I was so happy that I am coming back with friends for lunch soon. They need to know a place with great pizza.

Recently I came here for brunch on a Sunday in the early afternoon. Coming to this place was pure chance, unplanned. We found on-street parking very close by. When we entered Red Cow and asked for a table outside because the weather was so nice, we were able to be seated right away. The service we received was friendly and attentive. We placed our order and waited only a short time before our requested beverages arrived, mine was an NA cocktail "Aqua Fresca" composed of hibiscus, lime and soda water. Very refreshing and tart (barely sweet). I appreciated they added a thick, fresh wedge of fresh lime to the rim of the Tom Collins glass. I enjoyed the drink very much. I ordered the Baja Chilaquiles and my friend ordered the Smothered Breakfast Burrito. Both dishes were excellent; they tasted soooo good! My first bite was from my friend's dish, and her's was from mine. We agreed that each dish was delicious. One thing I felt my dish could have gone without were the hash browns. I felt they had nothing to add to the enjoyment of the dish. Next time, I'll request the hash browns be left out and that they add more tortilla chips to the plate (I think that would make the dish seem more like "chilaquiles"). Regardless, I ate most of the meal, leaving behind some of those hash browns. Although sitting on the patio outside in the nice weather was delightful, the bees buzzing around us were relentless and annoying.

I went here years ago and was very disappointed. I decided to try it one more time and WOW! Service was amazing, Avalon was attentive and funny! Ordered way too many appetizers, but all were amazing. Cheese curds were light and state fair like. Fish sandwich was huge and sauce was on point. Ordered mini donuts to go and they did not disappoint. I'll be back, for sure!

Red Cow is like that one friend you know is always going to come through for you when you're having a crummy day. Maybe not the friend you'd choose to spend every day with (I say that with all the love), but hey! They're reliable and lovable. Overall, this place is great. It's a go-to for me when I have one of those all-consuming burger cravings that's so strong I literally cannot think about anything else until I've eaten something artery-clogging and fatty and cheesy and messy and delish. When I come to Red Cow, I leave my guilt at the door. I get cheese curds (and you should get the cheese curds too), a burger, a cocktail, homemade chips, and if after all of that I have even a smidge of space left in my gut you KNOW I'm getting dessert too. Their burgers are great. If you come here, get a burger. Other dishes I've tried have been fine, but not worth coming back for. Their cocktails have always been a let-down for me. For some reason I keep giving them a whirl and every time I leave thinking "ehhh." So, if you want a drink I'd recommend opting for beer or wine. Ambience is nice - it's a bustling joint. TLDR: No cravings possess me quite like burger cravings do, and when that burger craving comes, Red Cow is ol' reliable. Skip the other stuff (except for the cheese curds, get those) and order a burger.

I love all things Red Cow. Red Cow is so consistent across the board. I have been to 3 in the city now and every single time, everything hits the same so no complaints. I love the salads and I also love the ahi tuna crisps. Those make a great app! Also, the wings are always cooked to perfection and the dry rub and sauces are both incredible. The ultimate burger and the double barrel burger are both outta this world. Amazing meat, great cheese and toppings.. just classics. Service here is usually pretty great, never have to wait that long. Amazing burger joint.

I feel like I most often hear Red Cow mentioned for cheese curds. And the cheese curds are--dare I say?--over-hyped. They're good. But the price for the quantity is a bit out of line and the berry dip doesn't do it for me. But the burgers? They're exceptional. It might be my favorite hamburger spot in the Twin Cities. I don't live close to this location or any other, but if I'm in the area I make an excuse to get a hamburger because it is reliably great.

I went here on Sunday morning and I highly recommend the cobb salad - it was so tasty! We had a very sweet waitress who was super attentive to us and knew the menu very well. I'd recommend going here!

Great service, reliable dishes, good drinks. The burgers are actually worth their price tag.

My boyfriend and I went on our first date here, i had never been but he said it was the best. and oh boy was he right. I tell everyone i know about this place. I have always had great service and amazing food. Definitely check this place out immediately!

Great food and beer choices. 60/40 burger is my go to and is one of the best burgers around. Love the staff too!!

One of my favorite burger joints ever. The options are unique and fun. The quality of food they use is evident. I continue to get the peanut butter burger - it is great! Seating fills up quick at night, so plan accordingly.

The double barrle burger was phenomenal, and so was our server Olivia. Would recommend and give more stars if I could.

I've come to Red Cow in St Paul more times than I can count but haven't written an update in a while so here it is! I love their frosè (frozen rosè with a little shot of pomegranate juice) literally the drink of the summer and will get you feeling good in no time. It's the perfect flavor profile, not too sweet, a little tart, and it's rosè, you can't go wrong! I've also had a bunch of their appetizers, most recently ordered the Mini Reubens (pastrami, sauerkraut, gruyere cheese & red cow sauce on pretzel buns) which is insanely yummy. In the past I've had the Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Japanese Sticky Wings, Nashville Hot Stix, and Ahi Crisps (my friend swears by these things!). I've never been disappointed with anything I've eaten at Red Cow. I've even had their burgers which are top notch as well. I love this spot because it's always poppin and the food is great. It's one of many locations in the twin cities, but this is my favorite one!

Food was great, service was great! We went there while visiting my son, who lives right around the corner. My bf and I couldn't decide what to order, so we told the server that we couldn't decide and we're going to order several things and just split the meals between the two of us. They brought out the items all on separate plates for us (without us asking! No split plate charge!). It was just so considerate of them. They had a great beer selection too! Lots of local breweries!

LOVE RC burgers! We also really love their home made chips and French onion dip !!!!! Always sad when we reach the end of the bowl.

Another awesome experience at Red Cow! This has long been a favorite burger place for me and my friends. One of my friends is gluten free, and they've been such a reliable option for her. Now, it was my turn to do Red Cow with a special diet. I recently came to grips with the fact that I really am allergic to dairy, and the New Year brought with it a plan to switch to mostly plant based eating. So, when my boyfriend suggested burgers for dinner, I was a little stressed but ready. I got the So Cal, which is a plant based burger with vegan toppings (and avocado!). I told my waitress I was avoiding dairy, and have a nut allergy, and was thrilled to find out their vegan cheese is nut free! When my burger came out, they had been proactive to switch out one of the sauces because the original sauce contained dairy. So beyond thoughtful! My burger was AMAZING and it didn't make me miss dairy or red meat at all. So flavorful and juicy with a nice crisp on it. The sweet potato fries were incredible! My boyfriend got the Breakfast Burger (one of my all-time favorites) and gave it a 10/10. High praise. Incredible service as always. We sat upstairs, which is my preference because it's so pretty and a little bit quieter. Even though there was a Wild game coming up and the place was packed, it was a less than 10 minute wait for our table.

Service was great. Happy hour offerings are good and I inexpensive. Always consistent.

This was my first time at Red Cow and I really liked it! The cheese curds are a must-try! The berry ketchup (I think that is what it is called) paired so well. The burgers are pretty good and they have so many fun varieties.

I consider myself a patty melt connoisseur, and today I enjoyed one of the best patty melts ever! Red Cow in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is where I found this delectable little treat. First off, I sat on the outside patio on a very nice sunny day and started off with a beer. They have a really really great beer menu. I ordered the patty melt and fries. When they arrived, I feasted my eyes on magnificently toasted sourdough bread containing a juicy beef patty cooked just right, with special sauce, onions, and cheese. I picked it up and took a bite and my taste senses were screaming with joy. I immediately declared it the best ever patty melt period. The fries were crisp and tasty, and I enjoyed every single one. I cannot think of a thing I would have changed about my visit at Red Cow. I was so happy that I found it, and I look forward to someday finding one again in my travels. Bravo!

DE-LICIOUS! One of my favorite places for a burger within the twin cities. And being gfree they have gfree buns and only charge $1 for them. I'm always craving a burger when I come here so I have to say I'm a huge fan of the burger but haven't tried the other items on the menu. This time I ordered my burger with truffle fries! YUM...and just the perfect amount. I also ordered a CBD drink which was on their January specials menu - they have so many cocktail and mocktail options to choose from. We got seated in a nice little cozy corner perfect for me and my young son. They have free Wi-Fi - just need to ask your server the password. Lots of tvs showing sports and they also had the option when I went in early afternoon for brunch (Saturday). On top of that the service was incredible - Andrew waited on us and was super speedy with getting our drinks and food in and checking in on us...so appreciated. And we didn't wait for a table! Even better. I'll be back for sure! Great area of town too with lots of fun places to check out.

Not a fan of the restaurant. Crowded, parking was difficult, had to park on a residential street 3 blocks away, they don't take reservations, no inside area to stand when waiting for a table, noisy, the food was sub par, our server was nice, she was the best part being very prompt. Their menu is the typical bar food with those goat cheese type of adders. But it fits for their neighborhood. The tomato basil soup is to thick, almost like a chili. My wings were ok, but their wings. I was planning on ordering a patty melt, but It comes on sourdough, sorry but it should be on rye, caraway rye or pumpernickel. They didn't have onion rings as maybe they should have, at least based on the menu from their other sites. Best part of the meal was the state fair mini donuts they brought to my son for his birthday. At least they were able to get those right. Sorry, won't be back.

It may sound odd that a vegetarian loves a place called red cow, but when I get to choose the location for a work lunch this is always my top pick. I am sure their burgers are great but I appreciate how thoughtful the plant based choices are. It's rare to find a burger joint where a vegetarian is not a second class citizen, but that is not the case here. Today I had the beet salad, but I really enjoy all the grain bowl and salad options on menu! My only complaint, and the reason they are not getting four stars, is the lack of bike parking. The neighborhood lacks parking generally. You would think they would want to encourage people to bike by putting up bike racks (which they can probably get free from city of Saint Paul) so love their food but hope they can do better.

We have only been here for 8 visits over the last 3 years. I can't claim to be 'a regular' at that rate. What I can say, and what I have said in previous reviews, this place has incredibly consistent food and wait staff. Today we had Alexis as our waitress. Funny, attentive, and knowledgeable. Today I had the Baja Chilaquiles and doll had the Breakfast Bowl. Crispy chips for the Chilaquiles, and crispy hash browns underneath. Nice and tender beef, and a pretty large portion. Same with the bowl, we can both get a second meal out of the meal! Dolls breakfast bowl, she raved about how good it was. All fresh and hot. Bravo Red Cow, and Alexis for managing to keep the food consistently top notch and the wait staff superb.

I was SO thrilled when Red Cow opened up a location on Selby Avenue in Saint Paul! I've loved dining at Red Cow since they opened their first location in Edina. Think of your favorite tavern or neighborhood bar, a bit more refined but still comfortable and welcoming to all. I've never had anything less than an excellent experience at Red Cow. The service is always friendly and attentive, the space always appears to be clean and in good shape, the food is flavorful and very well made, and it has stayed consistently good over the many years they've been around. While they do not offer reservations, only walk-ins, they do have a virtual waiting list online which I find super helpful and accurate. They also offer online ordering for takeout from all their locations (except the one in MSP airport) and sometimes even offer online ordering of meal kits and cocktails kits. Why I'm Giving 5 Stars: Clean, excellent and timely service, consistently great and high quality food, reasonably priced. My personal favorites: -Obviously, one can never go wrong by ordering their popular 60/40 Burger - a ground patty made of 60% Certified Angus Beef and 40% ground bacon topped with wisconsin aged cheddar, beer mustard and, you guessed it, some more bacon (candied). -My absolute favorite menu item has to be the Japanese Sticky bone-in wings. They might even be my most favorite wings in the twin cities! Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, with a sweet and spicy Japanese sticky sauce. Other menu items I've loved: -Nashville Hot Stix (their house made, hand breaded chicken tenders with Tennessee hot seasoning) -Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich (also available 'MN Nice' without the spice). -Truffle-Parmesan Fries -Sweet Potato Crispy Crinkle Fries

Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. Burgers were good and our server was wonderful. Loudly speaking man next to us was absolutely obnoxious. Since the tables are so close it made it difficult to talk and enjoy our dinner. He was there scream talking before we got there and was still there when we left. Not eating. Just ruining other people's dinner.

This location is cute. I enjoy the atmosphere here. The staff not so much. Long wait times for drinks, it wasn't busy so I'm not sure why the wait was so long. Long wait times for refills and the check. I love the Red Cow brand so I'll be back to see if I have a different experience but for now, it was disappointing. The food was fantastic, I was satisfied on that end. It took a lot to get the satisfaction. When I visited the avenue was under construction so parking was a huge bear. This establishment shares a neighborhood with many popular spots and you can easily spend 15 minutes looking for decent parking. Plan to arrive really early if you have a reservation. Outside eating is available and it's popular at this location but the bar is a highlight at this location as well so you gotta be prepared either way. I'll be back!

Always a really cool environment and service is always great! I do think the food is over-hyped a bit but it is still good

Hannah is the perfect bartender. My first experience here and wasn't our first choice before a show. Afraid the food would be too heavy. Very busy night and the person handling the crowd waiting was really great, they too checked back with us. We were a party of four and while the guys were parking we found two chairs at the bar. Hannah had a full house with two others working the bar. She made me my perfect G&T, just the way I like it and then my friend her perfect G&T. She also alerted us of two more chairs so we ate at the bar. Service was great, shared the tuna burger and wished I'd had the whole thing. Everyone enjoyed their choices. Would definitely go back.