Gabe’s by the Park

Gabe’s is an all-American, old-school hangout on the edge of St. Paul’s Como Park, easily accessible yet rarely crowded. Classics from the 1970s and ’80s fill the jukebox, and the comfortable, wood-paneled booths take you back to a simpler time. The menu keeps things simple too, but it’s all done well, especially the State Fair-quality cheese curds and mini-donuts. Saturday night turns up the volume with DJs and drink specials.