Great outdoor patio. We didn't have reservations but were able to grab a table on the wicker patio end by the patio bar. It's a bit confusing because they said it's open seating for the wicker tables but most appeared to have a reserved sign. The lemon pepper chicken wings were good but there was a lot of feathers still on there. My friend ordered the wagu burger and enjoyed it. We split my fries. Overall food was good, service was good and it was an enjoyable summer patio experience.

I can't say enough good things about W.A. Frost. Let's start with the atmosphere. We sat on the patio and thoroughly enjoyed it. The building is covered in beautiful vines, large beautiful trees sprinkled throughout, and beautiful flowerbeds and stonework. We started our meal with a nice glass of wine and one of their craft cocktails. My wife is quite the mixologist herself but was very pleased with their Final Argument (often called The Last Word) cocktail. For dinner we chose to share a few items instead of getting entrees. We had the fried green tomatoes, lettuce wraps and the bread basket. It was all so delicious. The fresh baked breads were amazing, the fried green tomatoes were perfect, and the lettuce wraps were very refreshing. Our waiter and the entire staff we encountered were very helpful with the right amount of attentiveness. I highly recommend this place for either a hang with a group of friends or a nice intimate dinner with your significant other.

This is easily the most beautiful restaurant in St. Paul. Located in a historical building and full of fun architectural features, quasi-period decor, art, and curio cabinets filled with fascinating things (from shells to rocks to sculpture and ceramics), the restaurant is absolutely fascinating in terms of environment. It felt very nostalgic. Attentive service from everyone made this feel like you were stepping back to the golden era of dining, but without a hint of stuffiness. The food was great, too. I started with the white bean soup, which I really loved. Silky smooth from the starches in the brand and potatoes, savory from the mirepoix and thyme, and bright from the addition of lemon, it was the perfect start to a summer meal. We also ordered the bread plate--highly recommended. For my second course, I had the fried green tomatoes, which were the yummiest thing I have had in a long while. Easily the best cooked-tomato dish I've ever had, the crisp cornmeal crust combined with the sweet and sour chow chow was a nostalgic treat--it reminded me of what I had always hoped chicken nuggets dipped in sweet and sour sauce would taste like--savory, salty, crispy, tender, and a bit sticky-- but they never did. Add in a bright, herby sauce? Yes, yes... it's a joy. I could have it for every course and be thrilled. I was also lucky enough to steal a few spears of asparagus, along with some of the crispy potatoes and a corner of the burrata. It was delicious, and the orange-infused balsamic drizzle did not stand a chance--everything else on the table was dragged through the drizzles left on the plate. Yum. For the next course, I enjoyed (greatly enjoyed) the pasta. A creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, huge leafy greens, and a generous heap of Parmesan came together to make a pleasing collection of flavors and textures. It was excellent, and with the generous portions (and my first- and second- course gluttony), I have lunch for tomorrow. For dessert, I had the pineapple brown sugar cake. It was a unique dish. Soft and tender, with a layer of melty pineapple and a light streusel on top, this was a very gentle cake. It came with brown butter ice cream and a pineapple chutney that had extra depth from paprika. Each part was delicious on its own, and together? Well, it was a synergistic delight. I loved it. The only downside was that there was a mix-up with our first round of drinks. I ordered the non-alcoholic brut and my companions each ordered cava. I was really excited to have found a truly dry NA bubbles at first, until I ordered a second glass. The second glass was different. It turns out that I had accidentally been served the alcoholic version first. Our server apologized profusely, and I am pretty sure the mistake happened at the bar. I am looking forward to coming back to try their mocktails, but I probably would not order anything that could be confused for an alcoholic version.

Sometimes you just need to splurge. But where? I had never been previously to WA Frost, even though it's been around since 1975. A concert brought us to St. Paul and we decided to give WA Frost a go. Walking into the restaurant, I was reminded of similar antique bed and breakfast homes, although you can neither sleep there, nor have breakfast. However, I was also reminded of an art gallery, because every inch of wall space is covered with paintings. It's a wonderful ambiance and it fits perfectly with the 1800's Selby Avenue address. There is also a bright and sunny patio, for those who like to dine outdoors. The food was five-star quality, for sure. Everything was excellent. I love lamb, but it's difficult to find in the Midwest. I found it hard to resist ordering the Lamb "T-bone" with roasted pearl onions, on a bed of macadamia puree with pea shoots (according to the menu), which seemed like spring green lettuce to me. Yes, it was so good that I picked it up at the end and gnawed on the bone to obtain every last bit of meat. It was cooked perfectly and had no gaminess at all. I would not have complained if instead of one lamb chop, I had two -- or three, but it was excellent. My wife ordered the sun dried tomato cappatavi pasta, which are cork screw shaped pasta noodles. She said it was superb and based on my tasting, I agreed. For dessert, we split a Crème Brûlée which had a topping as smooth and hard as a Minnesota lake in the dead of winter. I let my wife crack it open because I am the perfect gentleman. Beneath the shell, it was much, much, much tastier than the average Minnesota lake. The custard was smooth as silk and the taste was perfect. I did resist licking the bowl, but that was a challenge. With one glass of wine, tax, and gratuity, the bill for two exceeded $100. However, based upon the excellent service, food quality, and ambiance, this is still a good value. One needs to splurge now and then, and this is a good place to do it.

You just can't let summer go by without a meal or happy hour at the WA Frost patio! A tradition for me, and always so much fun. I would phone ahead for a table (because it's so popular!), but yesterday afternoon I met friends, and we walked in and sat by the patio bar in an area that is called "limited service" -- which meant we went to the bar to order drinks and apps. Easy. The weather was perfect, and since we were there at 4, there were happy hour food and drink specials. The food was beautiful -- loved especially the generous hummus plate. We ended our meal by splitting a crème brûlée, so good that I don't have a picture--it was gone that fast!!

This review is based off three separate times to this lovely establishment! The first time I went here I was absolutely blown away. I had a lemon pasta sauce with freshly shaved truffles and a chicken breast. For appetizers I highly recommend the charcuterie board! The spinach artichoke dip isn't bad but I didn't love it with their "chip" option with it The last time I went I had the short rib. That was great. I loved the wild mushrooms. I have tried the ratatouille once. It had the fresh amazing taste of traditional ratatouille that it needs to have. But I personally did not like the bread portion. It was an interesting take on the dish. To me ratatouille should be kept how it's meant to be. The ambiance is great from inside or outside. Highly recommend the patio on a summer evening. The inside of this place is gorgeous though. If I could I'd walk around for an hour just to look at the art

This is a great spot for a Christmas lunch/brunch! It gives off a beautiful vintage & cozy vibe, we loved stopping by after the St. Paul Christmas market. Since we had just had a bite at the market, I opted for a smaller lunch with a soup and salad. The Pumpkin Bisque was absolutely delicious, I wish I got a bowl! The Mixed Greens was fine, exactly what I was expecting - I liked the parm pieces on top! I also had a nice cappuccino. Wait times were a bit long, but we were also a large group. I'd love to come back here and try a nice dinner out!

Wordly, historic atmosphere the fireplace near by was a cool touch Staff was very attentive and offered thoughtful suggestions on what to order We ordered an array of dishes: standouts were the Brussel Sprouts and Scallops With how the menu is priced and hospitality fee it is easy to rack up quite the tab. Enjoyed our evening but probably wouldn't go out of my way to visit again.

I've been to WA Frost many times and have been delighted by the ambiance, service, food, and drink each time. Most recently I went at a less busy time around 3pm on a Saturday. We grabbed a drink at the bar and made our way into the lower level, where we claimed a quiet and cozy little nook with soft seating all to ourselves. My cocktail of choice was the Strawberry Swing and boy oh boy, it might have been the best cocktail I've ever had. I obviously had to get two! While the patio is favorite spot to grab food or drinks in the summer, definitely make a point to stop by in the winter for a different vibe!