Let me start off with saying; I don't like fish. I don't eat fish. I have never had anything to do with fish. We had a gift certificate for two years and decided to finally use it. This place did not disappoint! The restaurant is gorgeous, clean. Ask for a booth! Service was top notch. We had the cauliflower appetizer, my husband did order fish and I ordered filet with the potatoes. So so good! The potatoes were a meal alone! Highly recommend! read more

I loathe the idea of ever leaving a negative review. There are always dozens of mitigating circumstances for why a meal can be bad. Half the items that my wife and I ordered for Valentine's Day came out in an unacceptable fashion so I'm going to have to write a negative review. My wife and I were seated in the back of the restaurant for an 8:30 reservation. The hostess didn't tell our server that we had been seated for 10 minutes but that happens sometimes and it's understandable. When our server got notified that we had been seated he brought us our menus and poured us some water. He came back to the table at 8:50 to take our order. Since we saw things were a little busy, we put in our whole order right then. We were not served our first appetizer until 9:10 which was everything bagel seasoning crackers essentially. At 9:20 our server brought out our first actual ordered appetizer which was the tuna tartar. The tuna tatar was absolutely incredible and I would recommend anyone coming here to order it. Our server then let us know that there was an issue in the kitchen and that our crab cake was taking a little longer than it should have. We were served our crab cake at 9:30 which was 1 hour after we had been seated. The crab cake was also phenomenal and incredibly flavorful. I would also recommend that anyone who comes here to order it for themselves. At 9:35 our server brought out our lobster bisque and that is where things started taking a turn. The lobster bisque soup was broken. The soup had a large film of oil on top of it and the consistency of the soup was slightly gritty like it had been kept on a warmer too long or the thickening agent for the bisque had not been emulsified properly. It wasn't terrible but you could tell it wasn't the best quality. The kitchen saff seemingly noticed this and made up for it by including very large lobster chunks in the soup so that was kind of a plus. Our main course finally got brought to our table at 9:55. We didn't get served our dinner until nearly an hour and a half after we had been seated. It's a holiday and that's understandable. The kitchen was obviously busy and backed up and they were seating people at 9:50 which is 10 minutes before they technically close. What wasn't understandable was the quality of the food that came out for our main course. I ordered the Clams & Linguine. My wife ordered the New Bedford Sea Scallops and a side of the Lobster Macaroni & Cheese. All three of the items we ordered for our main course had very clearly and obviously been sitting under the heat lamp in the kitchen for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The baked bread crumb layer on top of the Lobster Macaroni & Cheese had completely dried out and the cheese had clearly broken and dried out as well. The pasta had become dry and slightly crunchy. It's a wonder whether or not the heat lamp had dried out the pasta or if it just wasn't cooked properly. The New Bedford Sea Scallops My wife ordered were three distinct colors. The bottom of them was clearly pan seared as should be. The area slightly above the bottom pan side of the scallops that was pan seared was white as a scallop should be... The top however was a grayish brown and slightly shriveled. The scallops had clearly dried out under the heat lamp and had begun to shrivel. The scallops looked as though they were in the process of becoming cone-shaped. Biting into them they had very different textures due to the heat lamp drying them out. They were visibly wrong and it was apparent eating them how poor the quality was. The Clams & Linguine were wrong in every way. The clams were completely open and incredibly overcooked. Good quality clams do have a slight chewy rubbery texture to them but these clams were like chewing a tire. Several of the clams were also broken so there were shards of shell in the pasta. The entire dish had clearly been sitting under a heat lamp too long, so the top layer of the pasta had obviously begun to brown and dry out. It seems that either the kitchen staff or our server noticed this and stirred up the pasta before bringing it over to our table. It was obvious after taking the first bite that someone had stirred the dried out pasta into the moist pasta underneath due to several of the pieces of pasta being very brown and dry and slightly crunchy to bite into. It was evident even more so because the plate/bowl was messy because of the sauce going everywhere from them stirring it up and that is likely how the clams broke and put shells all throughout the pasta dish. I completely understand that Valentine's Day is incredibly busy holiday for nice restaurants especially. However, for the price point of this restaurant and the bolstering that they do about the quality of their seafood... I was incredibly disappointed. I don't think that our server was the problem and I left him a very generous tip. read more

The food was delicious. Our server could have been friendlier. The experience, atmosphere and food were amazing. I had the delightful lobster risotto. read more

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The ahi tuna tartare was amazing. I loved the Onaga snapper as well. Brussels and lobster fried rice were to die for Our server was super informative. Best meal I've had in years! read more

Never disappointed. From walking in to leaving... Ahhhmazing Get the King Crab Leg Cocktail (You can thank me later). The Chilean and Striped Seabass did not disappoint. The happy ending was cinnamon ice cream. Yumm. read more

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As with my other two visits this one was outstanding. Combine the service, decor, food presentation, and delectable flavors and you end up with a delightful evening. Tip: $2 oysters on Thursday. They were fresh and delicious read more

801 Fish - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Outstanding! This place has the best seafood in St. Louis. We went recently for a date night with friends- together our table probably had 12 menu items and all of them exceeded our (very high) expectations. The Shellfish Cioppino is a hidden gem on the menu, way underrated- highly recommend. The clam chowder was rich and creamy without over doing it, my husband's swordfish was perfectly cooked, and the dessert menu offered just enough to tempt us into ordering. The baked Alaska is worth writing home about. Will return soon! read more

801 Fish - Shellfish Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Ashley the manager is amazingly nice. we had an amazing experience here. great swordfish, great manhattan, Caesar salad top notch. service was special with robin. loved our visit. read more

We went years ago and it felt like a chain. Not anymore, staff is personable and helpful, food is great.

I came to 801 Fish on a weekday evening for a work dinner. The meal was started out with the chilled iceberg wedge salad. It sounds plain but I finished every last piece on my plate! I opted for the Chilean Seabass for my entree and I would try it over 100 times. The fish was flaky on the inside with a crisp texture on the outside. The miso glaze on the seabass was a great touch and helped fuse all the flavors together. The brussel sprouts and the mac&cheese were rich sides to help fill me up. For dessert, I tried the flourless chocolate cake which wasn't anything crazy but a nice sweet touch to end the meal. The only thing keeping me from giving this establishment 5 stars is the door of the conference room. It is a rolling glass door which doesn't block out the sound from the bar and rest of the restaurant. During our meeting, it was hard to hear the speaker because I could hear everything outside our room. Hopefully this is something that can be addressed but can't wait to be back! read more

801 Fish - Chilean Seabass - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Very good food with ludicrous prices. Excellent service. They are very accommodating for special dietary requirements. I will say though that this is in the Midwest. That means lot of butter and salt, like everything else in the region. If you're coming from the west coast and are accustomed to less butter and more real spices, and just order off the menu, you might be disappointed. So just let them know about your tastes. They'll be happy to oblige. read more

We previously tried 801 Chophouse across the street and had a great time so of course we had to go ahead and try 801 Fish and they did not disappoint. Appetizers were amazing, our entree and side were so flavorful, and our dessert was really fresh! Definitely can't wait to go back to either place! read more

801 Fish - Can't remember the name of these drinks but they were yummy lol - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

First time here. Everything was delicious! Great customer service. Food was very flavorful including the crab cake, Shrimp Linguine and delicious birthday Treat! Lemon Drop Was prepared to perfection. read more

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801 fish, the somewhat step sibling to 801 chophouse is right across the street. It offers a whole different ambiance than the chophouse adorned with various works of glass, blueish and green hues, reminiscent of being in a very fancy aquarium. This too is another frequented place for work as dining here regularly is not feasible given the price point. The fish is obviously flown in daily and provides the freshness that the Midwest seldom receives. The oysters, great. The shrimp cocktail, outstanding. But believe it or not my favorite item is the Cesar salad with the small over easy egg. I dream about it. I would consider going just for this salad. Any fish I've had has been cooked to perfection whether it was halibut, sea bass, or sword fish. One time the seasonally recommended Alaskan salmon make me question reality. I had to hold it together given the professional setting and "high end" clayton crowd that would be quick to judge. There is 1 good side room for business meetings of 6-12 that's encased in glass. Nice set up, somehow blocks sound well. Per usual, the wait staff was fantastic and highly knowledgeable. I find the presentation of goods at the chophouse to be superior. Certainly will return. read more

the ahi tuna tartare is a must-order and the Chilean sea bass was one of the best seafood dishes I've had in St. Louis.

Disappointed doesn't begin. Not our first dinner here, so we were expecting some sense of the same. However, once seated it spiraled down. Service was polite, but our server was so overwhelmed, she had far too many tables. That we actually had to flag for utensils, and water. We weren't offered a second cocktail or wine until after starters, and by then entrees had been served and mine was incorrect. However, Getting more than a literal raced by! Is everything fine, I'm not kidding ! Did not stop moving! Was all we got! We won't b back! read more

An absolutely amazing seafood place! The lobster has extraordinary flavor and just melts in your mouth. The oysters are also amazing. This isn't even close to all of their amazing things they have here. Customer service is also really good. read more

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Breathtaking ambiance. Spacious dimly lit dining room filled with tables & booths, gorgeous fixtures, linen and a touch of aqua blue hues reminiscent of the sea....hence the name 801 Fish. Celebrated my sister's birthday here. The advance reservation allowed staff to set a table perfectly for the occasion. They even took the effort to add pretty confetti to the tablecloth which was a nice touch. Seafood here is ahhhhmazing! The Mussels, Scallops, Salmon, and I especially enjoyed the Octopus. Pretty tasty. Charred to perfection and tender to the cut. I wish the presentation was more appealing though. Patrick, our server for the evening was a gent. Very knowledgeable of the menu, personable and prompt. ~Christy read more

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Excellent seafood. My favorites are the seabass and halibut meals. The locals were warm and friendly. From the appetizers to the dessert, the meal was amazing, and the drinks were fantastic. Additionally, the happy hour is very great. Don't forget to try the grilled oysters and fish tacos. read more

Stellar experience. I went last night for my second night out for Clayton Restaurant Week. I dined early, which to my surprise ended up being a double win. I was able to combine the CRW Menu with their Happy Hour Menu, creating an fuller dining experience. I even ordered a side dish of Brussels Sprouts off the regular menu, that made my tummy very happy. I made my reservation on-line at Open Table, stating in the special notes area, that I was a single diner and sitting me at the bar would be acceptable. When I arrived, the hostess offered me one of the charming little booths for two in the bar area. I graciously declined, selecting a stool at the end of the bar. Perks of bar sitting; blue placemats with matching linen napkins and purse hooks under the bar for the ladies. (they hold messenger & backpacks, too) Since my visit was based on a special menu for Clayton Restaurant Week, here's the break down on what I selected from the special menu. Wedge Salad - Simple, a wedge of iceberg lettuce topped with Louis Dressing. I loved the dressing. I could of had Clam Chowder, but I passed on it, even though it was the recommendation of the bartender. New Bedford Sea Scallops - Seared (three large scallops), served with Roasted Butternut Squash Puree, Oyster Mushrooms, Bacon Lardons, and Cranberry Chutney. This entree was a true winner and will be added to Sea Scallops List here on Yelp. Chocolate Mousse - It was chocolate, enough said. Plus, it was topped with a sauce made from one of my favorite fruits. To round things out, I enjoyed a Crab Rangoon and a Fish Taco from the Happy Hour menu. The fish taco was topped with; red onion, jalapeño, salsa and sour cream. The jalapeño made the taco for me, but I am a BIG jalapeño fan. The Crab Rangoon was a true Crab Rangoon, so good, you'll never order CR from a fast food Chinese restaurant again. Being a fan fan of Brussels Sprouts, I had to have a half order from their regular menu. I was in heaven - they were equally as good as the ones served across the street at their sister restaurant 801 Chop. If I ordered a full order, I could make it a meal. I had great service at the bar. My bartender was charming, friendly and very attentive. Various other servers brought me my food and each of them were equally as professional. Top class service. Would I come back? Yes, CRW has introduced me to a great seafood restaurant. When: January 24, 2017 Why: Clayton Restaurant Week read more

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I came here with a group from work, so I had no selection over the restaurant choice. Being vegan mostly, and at minimum vegetarian, I knew that a fish restaurant was not going to be the best place for me. I was pretty disturbed to see that there was nothing on the menu vegetarian, so I planned to quietly order fries and sauteed spinach sides and be done with it. That is when the stellar service kicked in. I am boosting my review an entire star because of how well our server, who said his name was John Collins (if memory serves), did. When I ordered the sides, he looked funnily at me, and I made the joke, "I don't eat meat!" He laughed and said he could help me out, I just had to ask. He had the kitchen make me a grilled veggie pasta dish. Throughout the meal, he was attentive, respectful, and warm. He is a pro at his job, and I really appreciate him. My food, sadly, was not very good, but I also recognize that 801 Fish does not specialize in vegetarian dishes. I don't hold it against them, but just as a point for improvement - the pasta was pretty flavorless. But in the end, I left feeling impressed by the venue and the service. I would strongly recommend it to my fish-eating friends. read more

Don't bother!! I had the linguini and clams...... literally the easiest thing on the menu to cook and they gave me the worst food poisoning. Missed out on $2000 tickets to a show. The waiter brought us out bill and it was $148 and what he charged our card was $268! We got it worked out but watch your accounts they are super shady. I called the manager today who informs me that "this happens" and not remotely sorry! I will never be back. The inside is gorgeous but the food is not fresh! read more

I would like to start off with the only negative part of the experience- the hostess took 10 minutes to seat us and while I can understand from a service industry perspective (they weren't busy and it was an hour away from closing on a weeknight) that is just plain ridiculous. Everything changed when we were seated. Kyle was our server and not only was he knowledgeable of the menu items but he was personable and made the whole experience a delight. It was my first time here but definitely not my last. read more

Across from the Ritz and 801 Chophouse, this is a wonderful place where you can dress up and feel pretty for the night or just grab drinks/oysters by the bar with friends. So they pride themselves on delivering within a 36hours window from shore to plate. This is actually pretty incredible- except the New Englander in me remembers it takes generally 5 minutes back home. But for a land-lock state, this place that is def. on par with any other seafood restaurant in quality. To dos: You must call for a reservations. It's actually generally hard to get in here - even on a weeknight. If you have a small party- Sit across from the kitchen on the oyster bar. Pros: 1) Caesar Salad (I'm serious, they have this wonderful perfectly poached egg) 2) Tuna Tartar (a little salty) 3)New Bedford Scallop. Perfectly cooked- except a tad salty for me. I think they are heavy handed with salt but not inedible. Oysters, oysters, oysters Cons: 1) The service wasn't bad- but spotty. I sat down and had to wait a while b4 anyone greeted me or asked me for a drink. We were a large table and the same quality of service didn't go around to everyone. 2) Dessert. I had the creme brulee - but it wasn't mind blowing. You might want to just have more wine/oysters and skip the dessert here. read more

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Reservation 6:15pm Sunday July 7th 4 guests. Anniversary dinner. Started with 3 glasses of wine and a beer. All of us chose to go with the Sunday dinner special menu which consisted of choice of ceasar salad or lobster bisque soup to start followed by choice of 5 or 6 entrees. We had two salmon entrees one scallop and one filet mignon. Had an additional lobster mac and cheese side dish. Followed by dessert choice of key lime dessert bar or panna cotta with fresh berries. A anniversary dessert followed complimentary. The Sunday special priced out at $50 dollars per person,$10 extra for the filet. Service and atmosphere were top notch and very relaxing. read more

801 Fish Sux! We ate at 801 Chophouse on Tuesday night, dinner/service/food quality & taste was spot on, outstanding (my 3rd time at 801 chophouse and each time top shelf). So, myself and a co-worker went to 891 fish, calamari bland, tuna entree BLAND/no flavor, lobster risotto gross (co-worker literally spit out the lobster said it had a musty taste). I'll never go back to 801 Fish again. Worst $186 I've ever spent!! read more

Update: went back again and it was decent. I think our waiter ruined our experience. He wasn't very knowledgable about the menu. He told us there were no off the menu specials when after we were finished eating, we hear a waitress telling her table about a special salad and two special entrees. I mean what the heck?! The hostesses are less than friendly too:( Doubt we will be back. Original review: Love this restaurant! When you walk in, it feels like you are not in a St. Louis but rather in Chicago or Dallas. Great decor and large bar. We had the oysters Rockefeller which were the best I have ever had! They use arugula instead of spinach so they aren't as heavy. Then we had a Cesar salad which also was superb! It is grilled a touch and served with a 360 egg. Delish!! For dinner I had the whole branzino which is filleted table side, great presentation. It was very good. My husband had the Tuna, it is supposed to be served with a pumpkin mash but due to his aversion of pumpkin they left it on the side. I tasted it and I'm not sure why they even put it on the dish because the tuna does not need it. For dessert we had the chocolate bomb and it was the bomb!!!! It was my birthday and our server knew that and said it was on him. When the bill came he ended up charging us, which is no big deal but we were kind of confused why he said that if he was going to charge us? The wine is super steep if you get it by the glass, Ketal One was $12. So not too crazy but $9/10 would be a little more stomach-able. We will be back! It is definitely our favorite seafood restaurant in St. Louis! read more

It's a very elegant place to eat and drink. I took my mother for her birthday. Despite the kiddos we had a great time. read more

801 Fish - My moms birthday dessert - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Superior and Heads and Fish Tails above the rest! Can't say enough about this place... excellent service, ambiance and food!! read more

801 Fish offers amazing appetizer options for happy hour. I tried the grilled oyster, fish taco and jumbo shrimp. All three were delicious but the true star were the jumbo shrimps which were huuuuge and delicious! read more

801 Fish - Happy hour! Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Grilled Oysters Fish Taco - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Fishy smell ruins ambiance at 801 Fish. Of course fish restaurants may have fish odors but at 801 it's overwhelming! We love 801 chophouse across the street and usually order seafood there but 801 doesn't enthrall us. Try the chophouse you won't regret it! read more

I am a seafood lover, so naturally this place is my favorite restaurant in St Louis since we usually stay at the Ritz across the street. We usually come as a group so we can get a variety of food and boy, do we feel like we're in seafood heaven. Most of the entrees are $30 and above and they said they flew all their seafood have been flown from various seafaring cities within 24-48 hours. I had the seared scallops, crab, and gumbo and ended my meal with the passion fruit berries sorbet trio and I was stuffed. Yelp tells me I've been here 3 times already so that means I must have high cholesterol by now. :p read more

801 Fish - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Service: 5 stars. Our waiter Duke was attentive but not overbearing. Drinks: 5 stars. Great pours and fun combinations were a nice change to the regular vodka water lime I drink. Everyone at the table was quite pleased with their signature concoction. Appetizers and sides: 5 stars. I didn't want oysters AT ALL but majority rules so we got them- boy was I wrong. I am mad at myself for spending 33 years avoiding this fantastic dish! The crab cakes were delicious as expected, and the mussels were good ( but I would take a bath in that broth. For real. ) And then.... Main course: 2 stars Ahi tuna- cooked perfectly but bland bland bland Lobster risotto- lobster lovely bit risotto underdone Halibut- mediocre at best. Overall a great place for happy hour and apps, but not a place we would go back to for dinner. read more

We came here during restaurant week in January and I just have to say I was not impressed. In fact, I didn't like what I ordered and had to switch with my boyfriend for his food. I remember the dessert seemed like it was like a square of cheesecake cut from like some home made serving pan. For the price we were paying it was not worth it and we left disappointed. The ambiance is nice, but I will say - incredibly loud the night we came in. I could barely hear my boyfriend talking to me across the table. Overall, I expected more since I've been to 801 Steakhouse a few times and just wasn't that impressed with the Fish side. read more

My husband and I were in town to celebrate my dad's 93rd birthday with him and my sister. Our dinner at 801 Fish was fabulous. First, our server was great--friendly, helpful about items on the menu and attentive. We ate outside on the patio and the ambiance was wonderful. My sister and husband had steak, which my husband said was particularly excellent. The linguini with clams and barramundi also were delicious. Salads and desserts, too. It was a wonderful restaurant for a special celebration. read more

Didn't think they handled a big party well at all, the staff seemed very forced to be there. My fiancés birthday was a big deal and I kind of feel like I shouldn't have came here , but instead gone to 801 Chop House. My group did not feel welcomed if you get my drift, Val was friendly but seemed overwhelmed as she did not have much help for a group of 20. Ashley the manager, I was very disappointed in, she did not ask how was it? If she could do anything? My guest who hasn't been there before walked right past the room as it is some confusion going to the party room from the floor. Right off the back she pointed me in the direction of the room and basically was like good luck. Where I'm getting at is this place wasn't so hospitable. For the amount of money that I spent and the occasion, and the notice that I was having a large party to only have one waiter available, I wish I would've chosen another establishment. Never again, I never once complained , because I'm not the type but I watch body language and I'm very observant and sometime you just have a feeling that you were not welcome. Positive note, Executive chef that night was Awesome! Took pictures and did things he did not have to do after a long days work. Thank you, 3/23. read more

This. Place. Is. Everything. Sexy. Great happy hour. Perfect service. Great food. I love walking into this place. Every time I step in I forget I'm in St. Louis. They have spectacular happy hour with 1/2 price wine! Seriously- try a fancy glass for $9 instead of a heavy $18.. Their service is spectacular no matter if you're at the bar or a table. Great for date night or an important business meeting. I. Love. 801. Fish. read more

Excellent! My first time here. Started with the jumbo lump crab cake--delicious and plenty to share. I had the Alaskan striped bass with a goat cheese risotto cake and sweet potato purée. All was yummy. Fish was cooked perfectly; that risotto cake was delicious. The purée was a perfect "sauce" for the fish. I also had a half-order of the Old Bay fries that came with a malt vinegar aioli. The fries were a little heavy on the seasoning, but the aioli was delicious. For dessert I had the chocolate bombe. A layer of milk chocolate mousse on top of chocolate cake with mint throughout. Creamy and delicious. My father had the Chilean sea bass (he goes back for it again and again). My niece had the lobster fried rice and the Alaskan king crab legs--crab for days. A superb seafood experience; service was excellent. read more

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While food is very good, do not sit at the bar and expect any quality of service from the arrogant bartender. If you are not a regular favorite patron, you will be ignored. When you are finally served, it will come with a sense of arrogance from the very rude bartender who makes it seem like he is put out and clearly doesn't know how to even smile slightly. Gives a bad name to the service industry. read more

Knocked it out of the park!! My parents went here for their 60th anniversary last week. You wouldn't know it by looking at them but my parents are foodies; my dad is a gourmet cook; and they both have traveled the world and experienced food literally across the globe. They both could not stop raving about the freshness, the preparation, and the delightful staff. For my Dad to say he can't wait to go back is a true compliment. Thank you 801 Fish for making their special day truly Amazing. read more