Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 9915 reviews

What Mplsfood doesn't like about Joan's In The Park:
Menu was very interesting but food was overly salty in many cases or bland (lobster appetizer) in others. The flavors never seemed right with any of the dishes and spices were lacking or didn’t go together View all feedback. What User likes about Joan's In The Park:
exquisite, beautiful, interesting and tasty eating! we do not often go here, but for special occasions it is such a tasty bite. many thanks for their engagement for their craftsmanship and the wonderful waiting staff there to serve us. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
5.0 ★ from 50 reviews
Tim
20.09.2024 - 10:30

We celebrated our 39th anniversary at Joan’s this evening. It was our first time, even though we’ve lived in St Paul for 7 years. That has been our loss. The fo...

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Kris
20.09.2024 - 10:30

The most amazing place for a special birthday dinner exquisite food made even more delicious by the amazing experience. Special thanks to Dan, Jen and McKenna f...

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Nicole
20.09.2024 - 10:30

My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here and it was amazing! Our waiter was very nice and funny and the food was incredible! Best scallops we've both ha...

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Charles
20.09.2024 - 10:30

Hidden gem of St Paul. They enjoy one of the more creative chefs in the city.

Arielle
20.09.2024 - 10:30

Great service, great food, great wine and a wonderful experience

Menu
4.8 ★ from 43 reviews

That sounds so cliché that I hate myself for writing, but it is the most accurate way to describe my experience: they treat you like family. From the minute I w...

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Enjoyed great service by Dan and the food was tasty. Definitely a great special dinner kind of place. Went for my husband?s and my birthday and they added cute...

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What a GEM! We have dined at Joan?s in the Park a few times over the past couple of years. This is by far one of the BEST restaurants in the Twin Cities! Always...

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We loved our experience tonight! such a special way to celebrate our jubilee and eating was extraordinary, especially the skalopps and the brown butter pudding!

Exquisite, beautiful, interesting and tasty eating! we do not often go here, but for special occasions it is such a tasty bite. many thanks for their engagement...

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Opentable
4.8 ★ from 2235 reviews

Excellent food and experience, but thought it was five courses for 60, but Valentine’s Day was 3 for 80. Didn’t realize.

We went with our 12 yr old daughter for Valentine 's day, and had the 3 course tasting menu. They were so accommodating, even making a mocktail for my daughter....

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Fabulous as always. Will look forward to coming again.

All was as expected...wonderful. The only exception would be noise level and it increased as patrons arrived. BUT we know that and work around it during the sum...

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Mplsfood
16.09.2023 - 16:03

Menu was very interesting but food was overly salty in many cases or bland (lobster appetizer) in others. The flavors never seemed right with any of the dishes...

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Google
4.6 ★ from 423 reviews
Angie
18.11.2023 - 17:41

Everything is excellent! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Taylor
18.11.2023 - 17:41

My boyfriend and I have spent our past two anniversaries here, and we plan to make it a tradition for many years to come. The food and atmosphere are exceptiona...

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alexandra
18.11.2023 - 17:41

I have never thought a birthday dinner was that special, but a dinner at Joan’s changed that. From start to finish it was full of fun, celebration and incredibl...

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Emma
18.11.2023 - 17:41

Best flavors and elegant presentations. Beyond exceptional service and wonderful wine pairings. Will have to come back soon! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner...

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Greg
18.11.2023 - 17:41

Joan's is a wonderful experience and the food is amazing. A small space lends big flavors and excellent drinks. Service was above and beyond, highly recommend!!...

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 920 reviews
David
15.08.2023 - 10:31

This Dining Experience exceeded my expectations The waiter was exceptional and informative yet served everything with the true meaning of presenting everything...

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Lizzy
15.08.2023 - 10:31

Recently went there for my birthday and the food, cocktails, desserts, and service (Dan was awesome! were absolutely wonderful! It's one of those rare places wh...

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Blythe
15.08.2023 - 10:31

Dan, our server, was really lovely and the food was delicious. Tartar, Caesar, pork chop, filet, cocktails and wine...not a single criticism in the bunch! We'll...

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Dianne
15.08.2023 - 10:31

What a nice place. Perfect for my date night with hubby of 41 years. Tiny so maybe don't want to bring the whole gang but good for 1-2 couple. Great menu and ni...

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Will
15.08.2023 - 10:31

Great food. Great service! We live this place! They always treat us wonderfully!

Facebook
4.5 ★ from 692 reviews
Foursquare
4.2 ★ from 45 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 356 reviews
Yelp
4.5 ★ from 205 reviews
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4.5 ★ from 1499 reviews
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