128 cafe ⋆⋆1/2

www.the128cafe.com • 651-645-4128

Location

128 N. Cleveland Av., St. Paul

Hours

5-9 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 5-9 p.m. Sun.

service

A team thoroughly immersed in the hospitality arts. Reservations suggested. Limited on-street parking; valet ($5) recommended.

Price ranges

Starters $7-$14, entrees $16-$32, desserts $4-$7.

Recommended dishes

Roasted garlic, terrine, poached pear salad, chicken breast, baby back ribs, walleye, short ribs, brownie.

beverage program

Modest (roughly 30) but well-edited selection of wines by the bottle; many are $35 and under. Fifteen by-the-glass options (average price: $8.75), plus three ice wine/port choices ($6-$9). Eight beers ($4-$6).