American Restaurants in St. Paul, Minnesota – Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

American Restaurants in St. Paul

When Guy Fieri rolled into St. Paul, Minnesota, he discovered a tight-knit community of American comfort food joints serving up serious flavor. The capital city has welcomed the Camaro four times, showcasing everything from juicy burgers to classic drive-in fare.

Leading the pack is Casper & Runyon’s Nook and its sister spot The Nook, both earning stellar 4.6-star ratings for their legendary burgers that have locals lining up. The retro Dari-ette Drive-In rounds out the top performers at 4.4 stars, dishing out nostalgia alongside American classics. With three of the four featured spots still going strong and an average rating of 4.2 stars, St. Paul proves that Triple D restaurants have staying power. These joints represent the heart of American cooking—unpretentious, generous, and absolutely delicious.

Casper & Runyon’s Nook

Casper & Runyon’s Nook

Still Open

St. Paul, Minnesota

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 175: Serious Sandwiches
AmericanBurgerSandwich
The Nook

The Nook

Still Open

St. Paul, Minnesota

★★★★☆ 4.6
Episode 24: Burgers, Rings and Fries
AmericanBurger
Dari-ette Drive-In

Dari-ette Drive-In

Permanently Closed

St. Paul, Minnesota

★★★★☆ 4.4
Episode 12: American Cookin'
AmericanItalian
The Blue Door Pub (New Location)

The Blue Door Pub (New Location)

Still Open

St. Paul, Minnesota

★★★☆☆ 3
Episode 121: Made to Order
AmericanBurger