Located in the South St. Anthony Park neighborhood, Angie and Jörg Pierach, owners of Herbst Eatery & Farm Stand, have done a remarkable job of renovating this historic building. First heard about this new eatery in April 2023. We tried a few times to get weekend evening reservations but did not try soon enough. My daughter picked this up and secured a reservation about four weeks out. Having been there now, we see why ding here is so popular. There were four of us, making it easy to try and share more appetizers. We all loved the Chicken Liver Mouse, as well as the Heirloom Melon that comes with puffed wild rice in bay leaf oat cream. Unimaginable flavors – so good, you must try them for yourself. The grilled lamb is incredible. I ordered the Sea Bass, which is prepared with charred kale and served in a green chile crema. Actually, everyone enjoyed their entrees. I had the aperitif cocktail “Ercole”; they kindly halved the alcohol for me. It was a totally new flavor and very refreshing. Others in my party enjoyed the “seasonal” and “funky” custom-made beverages. Many of the entrees on the menu use ingredients sourced from Dover Producers and the Wisconsin Growers Cooperative. We’ve known several of these farmers from our travels, and this makes us all the more eager to support the Herbst. Everything we had was remarkably fresh. The store part was already closed, but I’ll definitely be back to try a few items. I love eating organically when possible. Our host and waiter were proud to tell us how they use sustainably and ethically raise animals for non-GMO lamb, beef, and pork entrees that rotate on the menu. Parking can be a challenge. Give yourself time to walk a few blocks if necessary. It is certainly worth it! Highly recommended!

A cozy spot with impressive cooking chops. From the chef’s counter to bar to the main dining area, you can experience the menu and the space however you prefer. Pastas were a standout and seasonal starters were tasty and enjoyable. The wine list is interesting and worth exploring so suggest making room for a few glasses. 🍷

Finally a place that gets it. Atmosphere, SERVICE and most importantly food!!! Everything goes by the season as they are farm to table. Trust me the corn bread ice cream with fresh that day blueberries doesn’t get anymore than farm to table!!! Jorge you have picked a staff that is absolutely amazing. We most definitely will be back. You best be making the chefs table a little larger because we will be bringing friends. Stephanie knocked it out of the park with our wine pairings and my husband isn’t a big wine drinker and he was in love. I’m adding photos because you must try this amazing place.

The food here was one of the best experiences in Saint Paul. I loved everything we got. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. Can’t wait to try the other side sometime. Seems like they have two separate restaurants. The service was great for valentine day. I think the owner was there and checked on everything.

First time dining here for an anniversary on a Thursday. We made reservations a few weeks earlier but saw some open chairs by the chefs counter if you are walking in. Everything was very tasty! The cocktail menu was unique and delightful, no names just categorized by adjectives like earthy and floral. But to charge the same for a pull proof cocktail and no proof cocktail was a little strange. Otherwise our food came out tapas style and very fresh, the lamb and raddichio was flavored nicely. I think the miso cheesecake was a highlight. You can't go wrong with anything here. There's a nice little general store next to the restaurant with jams and seasonal items that may be used in the dishes served but was closed by 7pm so we couldn't browse much.

We tried this new eatery for a birthday dinner, and it did not disappoint. My favorite dish was the spaghetti with parmesan, pine nuts, and lemon zest. Everything we tried was delicious and had delightful textures and unique flavors. My partner enjoyed her cocktails. Our only regret was not having room for dessert! The indoor dining space is lovely. They also have a patio and a very cute farm stand attached next door. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to enjoy some good food.

Wow, this place was just incredible! I visited here for a special dinner and it was the perfect choice. The food was absolutely delicious: the flavors were all so interesting and I loved everything I tried. The cocktails were excellent too, very tasty and well-balanced. Our waitress was friendly,  helpful, and had perfect timing. The ambiance of the space was so cozy and pleasant, the decor is really well paired from the intricate floral chandelier over the bar to the abstract art on the walls. I had such a wonderful time, I can't wait to come back and hope to try sitting at the chef’s table or their happy hour soon! I definitely recommend checking this place out 😊

Fantastic restaurant! The atmosphere is amazing; perfect noise level, perfect lighting, and beautiful decor. We started with the Chicken Liver Mousse. It was fantastic; however, we wish that the cherry was chopped up and incorporated into the mousse. Next, we had the Lumache. It was good, but lacking in flavor. We felt that it needed chopped nuts or something else to give it texture. Also, it needs a sauce to break up the meat. Then, we had the Red Keri Squash. Outstanding! The salsa verde paired perfectly and the char was amazing. Then, we had the Golden Tile Fish. It is fatty and mild in fish flavor, but the whole dish was amazing. The succotash paired perfectly. Finally, we had the Miso Cheesecake. It is a whipped cheesecake that has great flavor; however, we wish that it was a baked cheesecake. This is a great restaurant and I look forward to coming back. Their seasonal menu means that there will always be something new to try!

We came to Herbst for a date night and had the loveliest time. The food was superb, the service was excellent with friendly and attentive waiters, and the ambience was cozy and intimate. The only reason why I gave the atmosphere 4/5 stars is because the music was so loud, and remained loud despite requests to turn it down a tad, that we could barely hold a conversation across the table. Perhaps this was because we had a later dinner reservation and things at the bar were happening on a Friday night. Regardless, we will be back, perhaps for an earlier dinner date, as the rest of the experience was very positive.

Herbst is a neighborhood gem! I've been here three times and it keeps getting better. The first visit was just after the restaurant opened this summer and it had all the elements you would hope for, just needed some refining. Since then, I've been back twice and was pleasantly surprised by the leaps and bounds in service and food. The selection of food and drinks is delicious, creative, and just fun. You can feel the care and attention that the team has put into making this a food destination! Highly recommend the Herbst soda, sweet potato w/ roe, and their rotation of desserts has yet to disappoint.