Brunson's Pub - Gastropub in St Paul - 956 Payne Ave, USA

East Side Pride. One of my favorite neighborhood spots on Payne, especially for burgers & craft cocktails. They also sport a decent sized patio for warmer months and host trivia nights (from what I hear). Excellent Old Fashioned and Bad Hombre, the marg not being too spicy but had a nice zip. Had a wide selection of MN beers as well as some other out of state darkhorses some might like to explore. This time around I ordered the BBQ Brisket burger and it was delicious. I'm kicking myself for not subbing a bun for the Texas toast, a little too much bread-to-meat ratio for me. The patty and toppings were spot on though -- It's not pictured, but a past visit I ordered the Reuben burger and it knocked my socks off! Highly recommend. Brunson's has a stellar bar and kitchen program, bringing quality & intention to what some might overlook as "just a dive bar". Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

NEW EDIT: Not a single item on this menu is bad. The burgers are the best burgers I've ever had in my life (and I've had ALOT of burgers) the sauces and dips are to die for, the sides are so unique and mix perfectly. The staff is amazing and the atmosphere is so welcoming and cozy. Definitely one of my favourite resteraunts and bars. OLD REVIEW: Such a great pub!!!! my first time there was such a good experience, the businesses set up is very welcoming, the staff is SO friendly and they care about their customers comfort! THE BURGER I HAD WAS SUPERB!!!!! unfortunately I was too full to finish it but I wouldve devoured that whole thing on an empty stomach because it was perfect. I will be coming back and ordering more, I have yet to try the bahn mi and I'm expecting it to be just as good as the burger....UPDATE : First Burger I've ever had was The Bandito, second burger was the Rueben Burger / TRULY delicious pattys, I'd say that these are some of THE BEST BURGERS I've ever had.

You wouldn't expect this place to be amazing by looking at it from the outside, but it's fantastic! They have great specialty cocktails, wonderful pub style food (their homemade chips are to die for!), and that bread pudding...mmm! Can't decide if it's good or dangerous that we live so close 😆

We tried this local neighborhood pub with great reviews and found out why! The food menu was your typical pub/bar items but what made it stand apart is the attention to details. Everything was homemade with quality ingredients. We tried the fried chicken sandwich with homemade chips and onion dip. The chicken was crispy and juicy and the bun was homemade. We also had the brisket tacos which where served on blue corn tortillas that were warmed on the flat top. No boring and cold flour or corn tortilla here. The beef brisket was flavorful and the veggie slaw a perfect compliment. We recommend the drink, Pilot Episode which our Server explained as a cross between an old fashioned and a Manhattan.

We checked out this place for burgers which the newspaper said it was the best in Minnesota..I disagree. Although I took a chance on my burger choice, it was good, the best? no. They do have unique toppings/ burger choices.Their chips were on point. The curds were delicious and their wings were alright, too much dry rub, it was overpowering. Their sauces were delicious though and their service was great! Glad we checked it out cuz now we know.

We went to Brunsons for lunch on Sunday. The restaurant has a nice bar feel and the wait staff is attentive. This is our first time here but first review! I ordered the chicken wings, which they make out of chicken thighs. My favorite are the maple soy wings which have a perfect sweet soy flavor and nice crispy texture. I split my order and got half BBQ wings which are tasty but the skin was soggy due to the layer of sauce. My wife got the fried chicken sandwich (which I ate half of) and it was so good. The chicken was crispy, flavorful and juicy, layered on a toasted pretzel bun (amazing) with lettuce and tomato and a grainy mustard sauce. The sandwich normally comes with coleslaw but she ordered without. The fries are golden and crispy, perfect side to any meal. I normally order the braised beef sandwich which is absolutely killer. Love Brunsons, always great food and service.

Best wings in the Twin Cities. Seriously. Technically, it’s not a wing because they are actually chicken thighs…but let me tell you, they are better than normal wings. Crispy yet juicy. You just have to try them. You can get half of one sauce and half of the other. They are all delicious, so you can’t go wrong with any of them. I believe almost everything on the menu is made from scratch. You can tell they really take their food seriously and don’t skimp on anything. A local gem and worth seeking out even if you don’t live very close!

Pros: - Loved the cheese curds, especially since they're the hand-battered kind, just like the kind you get at the fair. - The bacon mac & cheese was delicious with the warning that it's super rich! (That didn't stop me from finishing the whole bowl, though! It was also a hit with our toddler who plate-shared with us.) - We sat inside, but the patio looked amazing. Cons: - Very small serving of curds for the price, so even though they were fantastic, not sure we'd order them again. - My husband got the fish and chips, and it was disappointing that he had to choose between fries or coleslaw, since a customary fish fry comes with both for the same price at other restaurants. (He said the fish was just fine, but when we go back, he'd order something different.)