Out on the town:
Dining
Looking for a quick bite or a culinary experience outside of the hotel? A variety of restaurants are nearby the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Several of the closest ones are:
- Matty B’s Superclub – dark mahogany and cherry woodwork, dim lights and jazz playing quietly in the background, a tribute to St. Paul’s Golden Era of supper clubs. 354 Wabasha Street North, (651) 291-0404, www.mattybs.com
- Sakura – Japanese cuisine, featuring a traditional tatami room and a large sushi bar. 350 Saint Peter Street, #195, (651) 224-0185, www.sakurastpaul.com
- Q Kindness Café – new menu items and breakfast until noon, hidden in Lowry lobby. 350 Saint Peter Street, (651) 224-6440, www.qkindness.com
- Kincaid’s – traditional fish, chop and steakhouse. 380 Saint Peter Street, (651) 602-9000 www.kincaids.com
- Meritage – modeled after traditional French Brasseries, located in the historic Hamm Building. 410 Saint Peter Street, (651) 222-5676, www.meritage-stpaul.com
- Great Waters Brewery – food and entertainment in addition to handcrafted beers, in the historic Hamm Building. 426 Saint Peter Street, (651) 224-2739, www.greatwatersbc.com
- Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery – fresh bagels, made in small batches, all day long – also a variety of breakfast and deli sandwiches, fresh hot soups and specialty coffees for takeout. - 1 7th Place, (651) 225-4363,- www.brueggers.com/ (enter zipcode 55102)
- Mickey’s Dining Car – authentic Art Deco diner listed on the National Register of Historic Places, open 24 hours. 36 West 7th Street, (651) 222-5633, www.mickeysdiningcar.com
- Liffey’s Irish Pub – true Irish atmosphere, pint draft beers and full bar with traditional Irish_American fare and live music Friday-Sunday. 175 West 7th Street, (651) 556-1420, www.theliffey.com
Entertainment
There are many fine performance venues and theatres in the St. Paul area to offer an enjoyable evening out. Find what’s happening by checking the available opportunities at http://mn-stpaul.civicplus.com/index.asp?NID=2449.
Shopping
Nearby
Our downtown location will afford you opportunities to shop along the skyway which connects buildings internally. Some of the more unusual or special shops near the Crowne Plaza include:
- The European Table -- a marketer of premium French and other European products such as table linens, dinnerware, cookware, glassware, cutlery, traditional folk art, tapestry and lithographs. http://www.touchoffrance.com/the-european-table/
- Heimies Haberdashery – a head to toe custom clothier for men, including same day tailoring service and a barbershop, located in the historic Hamm Building. 400 Saint Peter Street, (651) 224-2354, www.heimies.com
- Sophist-A-Gifts – a wide variety of moderately priced trendy, artistic and contemporary gifts and personal items. 406 Saint Peter Street, (651) 291-7948
- Artist Mercantile – high quality art and unique gifts made by local artists – ceramics, wood, photography, leather, silk scarves, glass, jewelry and more. 24 West Seventh Place, (651) 222-0053, www.artistmerc.com
- Macy‘s – this shopping destination is not too far and always worth the trip. 411 Cedar Street, (651) 292-5101, www.macys.com
Mall of America and other more distant sites
