1881 Eating House

4.3

4,3

136 reviews

$30 en minder

Amerikaans

Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

16 mrt 2025

19:00

Vandaag 8 keer gereserveerd

Goed voor speciale gelegenheden
Charmant
Geweldig voor creatieve cocktails

A century and a half ago, Eating Houses transformed train stations into more than mere transit points—they became destinations. More than restaurants, they offered warmth, connection, and a taste of home. That’s who we are: a place where history lingers, bold flavors bring comfort, and every guest becomes part of the story.

1881 Eating House is a modern gastropub nestled in the heart of St. Paul’s historic Union Depot. Here, the building’s rich past meets a lively, contemporary atmosphere—perfect for any occasion. Our menu features bold, innovative dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and local brews, all served in a stylish yet welcoming space.

Whether you’re stopping by for a laid-back night out, a first date, or a quick bite before your train, 1881 Eating House is where you gather, savor, and enjoy.

The name "1881" pays homage to the year both the original Union Depot and our partner restaurant, Lake Elmo Inn, opened—reflecting the deep historical connection we proudly carry forward.

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Aanvullende informatie

Stijl
Een hapje eten
Prijs
$30 en minder
Keuken
Amerikaans, Gastropub
Openingstijden
w–vr 10:00 uur–14:00 uur w–za 16:00 uur–21:00 uur za, zo 09:00 uur–14:00 uur zo 16:00 uur–20:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(952) 698-1881
Website
http://www.1881eatinghouse.com/
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Zakelijk casual
Chef-kok
Ashe Wolf
Catering
Lake Elmo Inn Catering (our sister company) is the exclusive Caterer for Union Depot. We are also able to cater any off-site events within the area. For information and booking please contact us at 651-779-5994

Locatie
214 4th St E suite 300, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Wijk
Saint Paul
Kruispunt
4th Street East & Wacouta Street. Parking lot is off of Kellogg Blvd
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Public transit
Union Depot Station (light rail station) is outside the front of the building. Public bus stop is at Union Depot, along with the Amtrak.
Extra
Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

SCONEUS$ 5,00
chef's choice, made daily
CARAMEL ROLL (N)US$ 5,00
house-made caramel roll
CLASSIC BREAKFASTUS$ 14,00
2 eggs, bacon or sausage, toast, hash browns
CLASSIC ON THE GOUS$ 16,00
2 eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese, hash browns on a croissant or everything bagel, served with mixed greens
PANCAKESUS$ 14,00
seasonal toppings
BREAKFAST BURRITOUS$ 16,00
eggs, bacon, sausage, fries, pinto beans, salsa verde, cilantro lime crema
STEAK AND EGGSUS$ 24,00
5oz new york strip, 2 eggs, hash browns, and toast
SHRIMP AND GRITSUS$ 16,00
polenta, grilled bbq marinated shrimp, green onions, roasted corn

Starters

POTSTICKERSUS$ 15,00
pork, sweet chili teriyaki, toasted sesame seeds, red cabbage slaw
CURRY MUSSELS (GF)US$ 18,00
red curry, mussels, pita bread
PROVOLETAUS$ 15,00
seared aged provolone, tomato and olive tapenade, grilled bread
WINGS (GF)US$ 16,00
fried wings, carrots, celery, choice of buffalo, honey garlic, dry rub. served with ranch or bleu cheese
CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$ 20,00
served with cocktail sauce and lemon
STEAK TARTAREUS$ 16,00
aioli, pickled vegetable mix, grilled bread
TUNA POKEUS$ 20,00
wonton crisp, serranos, fresnos, sesame seeds, seaweed salad, pineapple
TENDER TIPSUS$ 18,00
beef tips, bell pepper, fried onion, horseradish, cajun seasoning

SALADS & SOUPS

CAESARUS$ 9,00
baby romaine, dressing, lemon, croutons, white anchovies, fresh shaved parmesan
QUINOA CITRUSUS$ 19,00
quinoa, orange, lime, lemon and grapefruit supremes, basil, mint, arugula, fried goat cheese, olive oil
BEET (N)US$ 16,00
red, golden, and candy beets, vanilla spiced yogurt, marcona almonds, sage, coconut
CHOPPEDUS$ 18,00
chopped egg, tomato, bleu cheese, bacon, cucumber, avocado, lettuce, green goddess dressing, croutons
NIÇOISEUS$ 22,00
mixed greens, haricot vert, red onion, grape tomatoes, hard-boiled egg, seared ahi tuna, capers, olives, sherry vinaigrette
THREE BEAN CHILIUS$ 8,00
rich, flavorful chili, simmered in savory spices
FRENCH ONIONUS$ 12,00
caramelized onions, beef stock, bread, swiss, provolone

HANDHELDS

All handhelds served with fries. Sweet potato fries +2

1881 BURGERUS$ 15,00
cheddar, pickles, steak sauce mayo, iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion
LAMB BURGERUS$ 18,00
mixed greens tossed in lemon and oil, pickled red onion, tomato, harissa yogurt
AHI TUNAUS$ 22,00
sesame seed bun, red cabbage slaw, spicy mayo, arugula, tomato
SONORA DOGUS$ 15,00
all-beef hot dog, bacon, pinto beans, salsa verde, mayo, mustard
CUBANOUS$ 16,00
deli ham, carnitas, swiss cheese, pickles, whole grain mustard mayo
AVOCADO BLTUS$ 14,00
avocado, bacon, lettuce, marinated tomato, croissant
CRANBERRY TURKEYUS$ 16,00
turkey, swiss, cranberry aioli, lettuce, cranberry wild rice bread

ENTRÉES

CHICKEN PICCATAUS$ 27,00
chicken, kalamata olives, capers, roasted tomatoes, lemon, white wine, angel hair pasta
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$ 25,00
roasted butternut squash, arugula, parmesan, brown butter, sage
SUNNIESUS$ 25,00
starch and vegetable of the day, champagne butter, lemon

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4.3

4,3 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,4Eten
4,5Bediening
4,4Sfeer
4Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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Tweelingsteden / St. Paul
Beste bediening
Tweelingsteden / St. Paul
Gezond
Tweelingsteden / St. Paul
Goed voor speciale gelegenheden
Tweelingsteden / St. Paul
Bruisend

136 Reviews

OT
OpenTable gast
Minneapolis - S3 recensies
3.0
3 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
The food here is just OK. Nothing special. Not disagreeable in anyway. They play this kind of spacey New Age music, which kind of brings down the ambience of the whole depot with its wonderful historical architecture. But it’s not a dealbreaker. Just a little bit too loud. Our service was absolutely wonderful! perhaps overall it would be a better breakfast or lunch spot for grabbing a quick sandwich then a fine dining experience for dinner.
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Andrea
Minneapolis - S2 recensies
1.0
7 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 1
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 4
As a long time patron of Lake Elmo Inn, I was really hoping this location would be a great experience but was beyond disappointed. First, we were greeted by a very casually dressed hostess (?) clearly on her way out the door with things in her hand and a purse over her shoulder. The location in the Depot is really lovely and the noise level was low. The battery operated light on our table kept flickering and we swapped it out with one on the table next to us as they were very few diners. We ordered an appetizer and a salad, which we never got. Mocktails were good. We waited almost an hour for our reasonably priced food. Burgers were charred and tasteless, Mahi sandwich was better but not much fish, and french fries were decent. When (I assume) the manager stoped by our table, I informed her we did not get some of our food. She clearly wanted to make this right and was apologetic. She took it off our bill, packed the food to go and threw in an extra order and a piece of carrot cake. We were presented with a dessert menu but actually had to ask our waitress what the daily options were when she returned to take our order. Desserts were subpar and seemed to have possibly spent too long in a freezer. We ended up being there 2.5 hours, and while we enjoyed each other's company, it was not what we expected and was way too long for our puppy back home in her crate. Will not be back.
1881 Eating HouseReageerde 3 dagen geleden
Dear Andrea, Thank you for sharing your feedback. As longtime patrons, your support means the world to us, and I’m truly sorry your recent visit to 1881 was disappointing. From the greeting to the missed items and food quality, your experience fell far short of what we aim to provide. While I’m glad our manager attempted to make things right, I understand it didn’t offset the evening. Please know we’re actively working through growing pains and addressing these issues seriously. Your honest feedback helps us improve, and I’d welcome the chance to speak with you directly. Thank you again for your loyalty and for giving us the opportunity to learn from this. Sincerely, Anthony Rios General Manager 1881 Eating House 952-698-1881
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Julie vip
Minneapolis - S6 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 8 maart 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Great service! Wonderful food. We had the scone charcuterie with scones and lovely toppings. We had pancakes with bananas, nuts and caramel syrup. We had a steak and eggs breakfast with hash towns and toast. Lovely food, quiet atmosphere, will return! Want to try other mealtimes as well.
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OT
OpenTable gast
Minneapolis - S2 recensies
1.0
Gegeten op 1 maart 2025
1. Algeheel 1
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 5
Upon having reservations at 11:30, we didn’t receive our food until 12:15 and all we ordered was French toast and sausage. When our food arrived; cold and without sausage, no one seemed particularly concerned. It then took another 15 minutes to get our check. Very sad as the ambience is beautiful and it was a very special day for my grandson and I.
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Jeff
Minneapolis - S3 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 28 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
1881 is an "open-air" restaurant in Union Depot. The decor, service, ambiance, and food were all outstanding. The restaurant is also associated with the Lake Elmo Inn, which we've enjoyed. Do realize there are people coming and going, as there are other businesses within the depot, to include train operations. We did enjoy our meal. The service was outstanding and the setting was unique. We plan to return on a regular basis.
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Roxann
Minneapolis - S2 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 28 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Such a fun place for dinner with friends and family. Excellent food, service and a fun setting. Highly recommend it!
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John
Minneapolis - S14 recensies
4.0
Gegeten op 21 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 3
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 4
The tuna in the sandwich was too cold. Though it was seared it felt and toasted like it was in the fridge until just before it was brought out.
1881 Eating HouseGereageerd op 21 februari 2025
Thank you for your feedback! Our tuna sandwich is intentionally served chilled, with the tuna being seared in the morning and then cooled to maintain its freshness and avoid wilting the garnishments. We understand that preferences vary, and we appreciate you sharing yours with us. If you'd like, we’re happy to recommend some of our warm sandwich options on your next visit! Hope to see you again soon!
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Luann vip
Minneapolis - S59 recensies
5.0
Gegeten op 19 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
A great space with excellent food and service. Can't wait to go back for brunch
1881 Eating HouseGereageerd op 25 februari 2025
Thanks for checking us out Luann! We look forward to serving you soon!
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CarolO vip
Las Vegas7 recensies
4.0
Gegeten op 16 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 3
4. Sfeer 5
Where were your fabulous cookies? We LOVE those and were not given any this time. It was such a nice and very yummy unique treat to bring home and remind us why we enjoy 1881. Bring them back!!
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OT
OpenTable gast
San Diego1 recensie
5.0
Gegeten op 16 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Lovely dinner with great service! We took our 11 and 9 year old here after going to the MN Opera and they enjoyed their dinners. My wife and I had delicious entrees as well.
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Een tafel reserveren

2 personen

16 mrt 2025

19:00

Vandaag 8 keer gereserveerd

214 4th St E suite 300, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Eetruimtes

Aanvullende informatie

Kruispunt
4th Street East & Wacouta Street. Parking lot is off of Kellogg Blvd
Wijk
Saint Paul
Openingstijden
w–vr 10:00 uur–14:00 uur w–za 16:00 uur–21:00 uur za, zo 09:00 uur–14:00 uur zo 16:00 uur–20:00 uur
Prijs
$30 en minder
Keuken
Amerikaans, Gastropub
Stijl
Een hapje eten
Dress code
Zakelijk casual
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Public transit
Union Depot Station (light rail station) is outside the front of the building. Public bus stop is at Union Depot, along with the Amtrak.
Betalingsmogelijkheden
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef-kok
Ashe Wolf
Extra
Bar/Lounge, Bier, Cocktails, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Uitgebreide bar, Wijn

Website
http://www.1881eatinghouse.com/
Telefoonnummer
(952) 698-1881
Catering
Lake Elmo Inn Catering (our sister company) is the exclusive Caterer for Union Depot. We are also able to cater any off-site events within the area. For information and booking please contact us at 651-779-5994

1881 Eating House

Een tafel reserveren

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Breakfast

SCONEUS$ 5,00

CARAMEL ROLL (N)US$ 5,00

CLASSIC BREAKFASTUS$ 14,00

CLASSIC ON THE GOUS$ 16,00

PANCAKESUS$ 14,00

BREAKFAST BURRITOUS$ 16,00

STEAK AND EGGSUS$ 24,00

SHRIMP AND GRITSUS$ 16,00

Starters

POTSTICKERSUS$ 15,00

CURRY MUSSELS (GF)US$ 18,00

PROVOLETAUS$ 15,00

WINGS (GF)US$ 16,00

CLASSIC SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$ 20,00

STEAK TARTAREUS$ 16,00

TUNA POKEUS$ 20,00

TENDER TIPSUS$ 18,00

SALADS & SOUPS

CAESARUS$ 9,00

QUINOA CITRUSUS$ 19,00

BEET (N)US$ 16,00

CHOPPEDUS$ 18,00

NIÇOISEUS$ 22,00

THREE BEAN CHILIUS$ 8,00

FRENCH ONIONUS$ 12,00

HANDHELDS

1881 BURGERUS$ 15,00

LAMB BURGERUS$ 18,00

AHI TUNAUS$ 22,00

SONORA DOGUS$ 15,00

CUBANOUS$ 16,00

AVOCADO BLTUS$ 14,00

CRANBERRY TURKEYUS$ 16,00

ENTRÉES

CHICKEN PICCATAUS$ 27,00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$ 25,00

SUNNIESUS$ 25,00

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