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

Silver BestCocktail Lounge
Minnesota’s Best

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

Star Tribune Readers' Choice Minnesota Best
Silver – Best St. Paul Bar & St. Paul Restaurant
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