ESB, East Side Bar

What a neighborhood gem! Cool space, awesome bar, amazing service! Everything we had was really good. The pork chops were a stand out along with a really great burger and pork belly. My Dad loved that they had Hamm's beer on tap. Cool art work on the walls for sale!Dine in: YesOutdoor seating: Yes

The food is always good and the cocktail selection is unique. The chef is very personable and dedicated to quality. This is my favorite restaurant in Saint Paul to go to on a weekday. Please give this place a try. I am welcomed every time and have good service. The owner is also dedicated to posting updates on new specials and cocktails/beers.

I know I have gotten pretty liberal with five star ratings... And I never regret it. Everyone does amazing things in their own unique way. In this instance though, I do wish I could somehow differentiate this place, maybe give it 6 stars, or a special color of stars or something. ESB has quickly found a special place in my heart and my pallette. The food here is unique, diverse, and curated by an extremely passionate and talented chef who I genuinely believe puts his heart into each dish and into the establishment. I tried the Brussel Sprouts, a delectable dish with a hong shao rou for a sweet, yet tangy flavor with complex notes and a great mixture of textures. The drinks were superb as well; I was able to try two of the mocktails, and each was filled with flavor and quenched my thirst quite expertly. The cherry on the pie though, is the staff, the people, through whom shine a light that could bring a smile in even the darkest days. Each person I was able to interact with had their own unique charm, character, kindness, adding layers of humanity on an already very welcoming and spirited atmosphere. I am very much looking forward to returning and trying another dish or two soon. Vegetarian options: The owner puts particular care into providing a menu with a variety of options for those with vegan and/or vegetarian diets.

We loved Ward 6. This is the same cozy building, same manager and one of the owners. So it is back to maybe 95%. We had Pad Thai and Enchiladas. Both good. And fine service and Key Lime pie Vegetarian options: The Pad Thai was vegetarian

What a wonderful little place! Their menu is amazing, food is top notch, and service with a smile. Highly recommend this place for both casual dining and business entertaining with high end type menu! THE Best brussel sprout dish I've had in a long time!Food: 5/5

Place is top notch with small town comfy vibes! Loved everything my gf and I had, we had gotten some curry fries to try to out and were phenomenal! Then went with the steak sliders and the chicken piccata, both were 5 star quality. Meat was awesome!! They perfect and the sauces were to die for! Also had a couple mixed drinks and did not disappoint. Then the gf got a dessert, a banana chocolate milkshake with alcohol! It was the best way to finish off a meal this good. Will be back for sure! Till next time ESB

Highly recommend. The food is amazing. Service always perfect. Go to place for the best cocktails. Have the fettuccine. The chicken is cooked to perfection. Sample a few different cocktails. The patio is nice on a beautiful summer evening.

We loved Ward 6, and we were so sad when it closed. Just on a whim we decided to see if anything had filled the space, and what a wonderful surprise - I actually enjoyed the food even more than Ward 6 though I will forever miss the amazing bread and mixed nuts!. The curry fries were AMAZING. Great tap list and interesting cocktails. Our server Jamie was fantastic. We cannot wait to go back! Sorry, everywhere else - we have found our new go to!!

Blackened Salmon & Pasta, Smothered Porkchops, and Carnita Quesidilla. Great food. Parking: Parking in back.

Good food and great beer. Nice atmosphere. Plenty to coose from on the menu. Nice selection of taps. Really like the atmosphere. Bead board paneling on the wall with subway tile. Live music on the night we went. They were having a reopening party.