About Us
At Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences to our friends, family, and neighbors. We aim to exceed expectations – even our own. Our team works together every day to be our best, and every member of our team is important in achieving our goals.
Meet the Team
James Freeman
Executive Chef
James is a Minnesota-born-and-raised Chef. Having spent many years working as a culinary professional, he has been with Morrissey Hospitality for three years at a variety of locations. He plans to use his experience in the industry to someday open his own restaurant. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, hockey and skating in the winter, spending time with his family and friends, and trying new local food establishments.
What’s the best part of working at Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse?
Working with an awesome group of culinary and service professionals, to create exceptional dining experiences and making dining out memorable!
Awards
Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
Silver – Best St. Paul Bar & St. Paul Restaurant
Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
Bronze – Best Fish Fry & Steakhouse
Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
Bronze – Best St. Paul Bar
Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
Silver Best ST. Paul Restaurant
Minnesota’s Best
Silver Best ST. Paul Bar
Minnesota’s Best
Silver Best Happy Hour
Minnesota’s Best
Silver Best Steakhouse
Minnesota’s Best
Silver BestCocktail Lounge
Minnesota’s Best
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We do! Reservations can be made on the Stockyards website, or by calling 651.538.1441. While we have plenty of room at Stockyards, we highly recommend making reservations — especially during peak hours and on weekends.
Our patio seating is available on a first-come-first-served basis. We do, however, accept patio requests, and honor these requests in the order they are received, weather-permitting, and to the best of our ability.
Absolutely! Well-behaved pups are more than welcome on our patio. Bring your furry friend and enjoy a meal in the fresh air together!
Stockyards does not have a dress code. We have a casual but upscale vibe, and want our guests to wear clothes that make them feel comfortable. We encourage good judgment and remind our guests that it’s cold in Minnesota! 😊
Stockyards Tavern & Chophouse is conveniently located at 456 Concord Exchange S., South St. Paul, MN, 55075. We are centrally located to just about everything in the Twin Cities — just off 494 and Concord, across from the Kwik Trip on Concord Exchange.
Stockyards has a large parking lot and ample free street parking.
Every hour is happy hour at Stockyards! Our true Happy Hour with appetizer and drink specials is Sunday – Thursday from 2-6pm
We do! Our beautiful private dining room, the Kaposia Room, can accommodate groups of up to 40 people. More details are available on the Stockyards website, or by calling 651.350.7743
Short answer, yes. We allow cakes made by a licensed bakery or commercial kitchen and accompanied by a receipt. We charge a $2.50/person fee for outside desserts. Call 651.350.7743 for more information.
