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
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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
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Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
Bronze – Best St. Paul Bar
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Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
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Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
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Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
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Silver Best ST. Paul Restaurant
Minnesota’s Best
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Silver Best ST. Paul Bar
Minnesota’s Best
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Silver Best Happy Hour
Minnesota’s Best
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Silver Best Steakhouse
Minnesota’s Best
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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.
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