Service was great.. food was sooo bad. And totally overpriced. I ordered the chicken and there was so much fat and the skin was rubbery. My Fiance ordered the fish special and he needed a knife to cut through it. Is that normal? We ended up having a bite each and leaving to order food from home. read more

Great atmosphere, SUPER friendly and attentive staff!!!! More casual Setting than their more upscale steakhouse and seafood sites but the food was excellent! For apps we had the crab dip and duck confit potstickers which were AMAZING. I could have eaten a plate of them. I had the lobster bisque ( good), 14oz Prime Rib was Delicious!!!! Next trip back for work I'd return here to eat. read more

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Hit the mark on every detail! Three of us met here for dinner on Tuesday. First of all, we appreciated them honoring our request for a quieter corner- perfectly done. Our server Michael was exceptional in his timing, understanding we were there for a relaxed time. Our dinners of prime rib and tuna takaki were well prepared. We especially enjoyed the oyster mushroom side dish as well. Delish! read more

It's so refreshing to dine at restaurants that believe in great customer service and quality food. Add 801 Local to that list. Everyone was friendly. My drink was delicious. The food is not only good quality but great presentation. This is a restaurant where you don't just eat; you dine. I'm subtracting one star because my pasta was a little bland. It may just be my taste buds missing a little spice. I certainly ate every bite. Get the rolls!!! Oh, make reservations. Limited seating. read more

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I came to this place twice, both time have been super pleasant! The first time I came was for Mother's Day, their special brunch menu was amazing I love their French onion soup it's very flavorful and thick which I like! The service is always amazing, staffs are super friendly and they come and check with us every couple minutes to make sure we are being taken care of! Overall I love this place, the location is very nice I would love to try their outside dining area next time! Definitely recommend read more

801 Local - Banana French Toast, Ahi Tuna Tartare, French Onion Soup - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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I was there for a business lunch today, right when they opened at 11:30. The service was impeccable and the food was delicious. I got the Ahi tuna poke It was very flavorful and had a ton of tuna in it. I will definitely be back! read more

Went to 801 Local for a date night, and it was a bit of a mixed experience. The line to get seated was backed up out the door because the hostess appeared unsure of where to seat everyone. Thankfully, another hostess seated us promptly since we had a reservation. The decor gave off a bit of a cruise ship vibe, which was interesting. The dining area was very noisy and felt cramped, but somehow, we still couldn't hear the conversations at the table next to us, which was a plus. Our waitress was fun and full of energy, which brightened the experience. She recommended the Lindbergh spritz, which was delicious with its floral notes. I ordered the scallops, and my boyfriend had the special, lobster ravioli. The scallops were tasty, but the risotto that came with them was not as good as I was expecting. On the other hand, the lobster ravioli was a hit. Overall, for the price, I was expecting excellence and left feeling a little underwhelmed. read more

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A Hidden Gem That Should Cost Twice as Much! If you haven't been to 801 Local, you're missing out on one of the best dining experiences in town! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with warm, friendly service that makes you feel like a regular--even if it's your first time. The food? Absolutely next level. Head Chef Israel is a true master of his craft, creating high-end, chef-driven dishes that could easily be served in a luxury steakhouse but at a price that feels like a steal. Every bite is perfectly executed, from the freshest ingredients to the stunning presentation. Whether you're here for a casual dinner or a special occasion, 801 Local delivers in every way. And let's talk about the drinks--because they deserve their own spotlight. Bartender John is phenomenal. Whether you're in the mood for a classic cocktail or something unique, he nails it every time with precision and creativity. His attention to detail and friendly personality make the bar experience just as amazing as the food. The atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between upscale and inviting--elevated enough for date night but relaxed enough for a casual outing with friends. The entire team makes you feel welcomed, and the quality of both the service and the food is unmatched. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. This place deserves to be packed every night. Don't walk--run to 801 Local and experience it for yourself! read more

801 Local - Bar - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

My husband and I both ordered the beef short ribs and they were very tender and delicious. I ordered the lobster bisque soup and they were lots of chunks of lobster and it was very tasty. Originally I gave 5 stars but I just say my credit card statement and I see server added $30 extra dollars to my tip. I'm very upset as this has never happened to me. read more

801 Local - Beef short ribs - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Nice place. Our server Jada was great. Some drama unfolded in front of us at a table unhappy about something. The lady looked like an unhappy person to begin with. Her kids eating, her husband was eating but she wasn't. They offered to make her something else but she wasn't having it. Her husband gulping the wine! We weren't the only ones watching. Anyway, I thought the food was great. The mussels were big and the broth flavorful. I had the ricotta ravs. Very good and filling. Brussels were roasted and good. Linguine with shrimp was rich and a big serving. Came with a grilled lemon. Very good. Cocktails were amazing and the ambience cozy and inviting. The floor show was good too. I was happy restaurant management did not give in to her little tantrum and made them pay for what they ate. Nice place. Reservations suggested. read more

801 Local - a dining room with american flag on the wall - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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My husband and I went out for a little Sunday drive. The place we gravitated towards was super busy and had a 45+ minute wait. So I hopped on Yelp to find a new location. The reviews looked good for 801 Local, so we decided to try it. I'm really sad it was chilly and windy, because they have a cute little patio area with a Greece terrace vibes. As soon as you walked in you could smell the buttery warmth of fresh seafood. We sat at the bar. Nice clean restaurant. We ordered two very nicely made drinks. We had a St. Germain spritzer & a glass of wine. And boy did she keep that thing full! We ordered the French Dip with homemade chips and the Cesar. Be aware, the Cesar will come with anchovies on top if you don't request otherwise. The Cesar was light and crisp. The baked cheese crouton was really tasty. French dip was juicy, not dry at all. I do like my au just salty, this wasn't quite where I like it. The horseradish dipping sauce was nice too, so would've liked a little more flavor and spice. This is a nice quiet lunch spot; but I'd definitely like to go back and try their seafood dishes. Whatever they were whipping up for the dinner hour smells amazing! read more

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A brunch worth every penny. The food was delicious and plentiful. Our server Taylor was friendly, funny, and on top of everything. We started with the sugared donut holes. They were fresh, fluffy, and so good. The dipping sauces that came with them made the perfect pair for the donuts. For our main courses we had the traditional breakfast. A huge serving of eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, and English muffin. The other was the bananas foster waffles. Amazing Belgian style waffles. Fresh fruit and fostered bananas with a huge scoop of whipped cream. It was paired with a great mimosa. Fresh and fizzy. We ended every part of this brunch. Highly recommend. read more

801 Local - Bananas foster waffles and traditional breakfast - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Relatively new dining concept that opened earlier this year in Frontenac from Des Moines-based 801 Local Group. The restaurant is located near the same complex that houses Lifetime Fitness and is conveniently tucked away from that facility's hustle and bustle. This restaurant goes a long way to filling the void left behind when Cardwell's closed and is a perfect place to slake one's thirst and get fortified after doing some retail damage at Plaza Frontenac. Coming at the earlier end of happy hour, it was easy to be seated in booth near the bar area. Towards the end of the visit, the bar had filled up considerably, and was practically standing room only. It looks like the restaurant/bar draws in a mix of patrons, from nearby office workers to regulars looking to socialize at the bar, and even families coming for dinner. The quality of the drinks (perfect martini!) and food is excellent. The sliders and tuna tacos were standouts--definitely do not sleep on the parker house rolls with fresh butter. Service was on point as well, contributing to the upscale yet friendly atmosphere. read more

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I'm one and done with this place for dinner. I love the atmosphere and thought it would be a great place to have a holiday dinner with an old friend. Started with a cosmopolitan, which I've had at countless places over the years. This one arrived without any tinge of pink you might expect, almost looked brownish in the dim light but taste is what matters and it was the worst cosmo I've ever had, very bitter not sure what that was from. Moving to dinner I opted for a traditional half pan roasted chicken with whipped potatoes. The tiniest bird arrived a Cornish hen no doubt trimmed into two pieces a drum stick measuring no more than 4 inches, no thigh or wing and a tiny breast so not a true 1/2 chicken by any means, maybe 10 bites of actual meat and my dream of a take home lunch now gone. Absolutely no seasoning at all, none whatsoever to be detected. The whipped mashed potato were plated proportionately and were gummy and over worked-not a fluffy whipped potato that I was hoping for. The saving grace were the perfectly cooked vegetables hidden under the chicken which were not abundant but much appreciated. Midway through dinner I switched to another cocktail they couldn't get wrong and thanks to good conversation the food was the least important part of the night which isn't why you choose a restaurant. My share for the night with tip, server was the right amount of attentiveness and was busy with other tables as well, $80, sealed the deal that I would not return - Mr tiny bird and 2 cocktails were not worth that tab, read more

Amazing food and service. The crab dip is delicious. The restaurant can be a little loud but overall a great eat place to eat.

Reservation for 4 6pm Monday February 2nd. Started the evening with 3 glasses of Moscato and 1 glass of Pinot Noir and appetizer crab dip(delicious). 1 bowl lobster bisque and 4 different entrees. Salmon with asparagus and fingerling potatoes, 14oz prime rib with broccoli and garlic mashed potatoes, homemade butternut squash ravioli, and pork chop with apple butter and broccolini. Everything was delicious and service was prompt and efficient. First time at this establishment, the atmosphere and decor were quite pleasant and inviting. Would return to try other items on the menu. read more

As I was looking for some upscale brunch places, I found that they are now serving! I have gone several times now, and I enjoy it. The atmosphere is always calm and quiet. The first time, I had the crab omelet and a side of bacon. He had biscuits and gravy with a side of sausage. The omelet was a bit bland, but everything else was good. My bacon was tasty, thick-cut, and perfectly cooked. The sausage was good, and the biscuits and gravy were delicious. The second visit was Mother's Day, so they were a little busier. I ordered the traditional breakfast, with a biscuit and a side of sausage gravy. He ordered the traditional eggs benedict. The service and accuracy of our order was a little off. I assume it was due to the larger crowd, but they quickly accomodated for the mix-up. The food was hot. It is usually hard to find a place with hot biscuits and gravy. Most places don't serve it very hot. My recommendation for the omelet is to request onions or peppers in the omelet to get some flavor going. Unfortunately, it is that bland, but it is worth dressing up! read more

My first lunch at 801 Local was so nice. 80 degrees in November calls for alfresco dinning! We ordered two salads and a dessert. Doggies are also welcome on the patio!! Great service and delicious food made this lunch extra special. 801 never disappoints. read more

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Went for Happy Hour. Excellent House Chardonnay at $5.50/glass during happy hour. My wife and I split several of the Appetizers: Duck Potstickers, Ahi tuna tacos, Roast Beef Sliders. The tacos and sliders were excellent with great flavors, the duck tacos were good but needed more salt. There are several items on the dinner menu that look really good, we will return for dinner and try those. The atmosphere of this place is great for a fun date night, looking forward to our next visit. read more

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Today I took a friend to 801 Local for dinner at 6:15PM. We were immediately seated upon arrival. It has a nice decor and the service is prompt and polite. We each ordered wine and my Chardonnay and her Sauvignon Blanc were good. We ordered the Parker House rolls as an appetizer. I also ordered a Caprese style tomato salad. Both of these arrived at our table within 15 minutes, the rolls arriving first. The Parker House rolls were hot and delicious! An herbed butter came with them, it was excellent. For entrees she ordered the Salmon and I ordered the scallops. We shared a side of asparagus. The salmon was delicious I was told. The scallops were served on a risotto flavored with truffle and cooked with mushrooms. It was delicious. The scallops were smallish and there were only 3 on the plate. They did have good flavor. Overall the restaurant is nice but noisy. It's not a place for a romantic dinner. For a business meal it is fine. The tab was $166 for us before the tip was added. Since the service was excellent we tipped 20%. read more

801 Local - 801 Local scallops - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

Lillian B. was a wonderful server! She was prompt and had great recs! Everything our table had was delicious! Loved the rosemary cocktail, French onion soup, truffle fries, burger, pork belly rice, and espresso martinis! Can't wait to come back and see her for brunch! read more

Great food. The prime rib was delicious. The service was friendly. Very comfortable atmosphere. The hardest choice is deciding what to eat. Everything on the menu looks amazing. This is a must-visit if you're in the Frontenac area. read more

Excellent food here, though you do pay a premium! We got the tuna lettuce wraps and the atomic shrimp cocktail as appetizers. Both were around $14-16 each, but I definitely recommend the wraps since they were delicious and so light! The atomic shrimp were great too, just pretty spiced due to the horseradish in the cocktail sauce. For the main course, we got the shrimp pasta linguini and the local burger, which were about $29 and $19, respectively. The pasta was extremely rich and had a healthy serving of shrimp, as well as a side of crispy bread. The burger was juicy and flavorful due to the generous amount of bacon/cheese on it. Definitely recommend either of these plates if you have an appetite! We also tried the "every rose has its thorn" cocktail and it was delicious! read more

801 Local - Atomic shrimp cocktail. - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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Food, wrong order prime rib instead of filet? How could One be so confused?! Service, waiter for patio was rude and plowed yes plowed through the door when I was holding it for a woman right between us! They changed the order for the filet to accommodate them not us by butterflying the filet to reduce cook time to accommodate them not us! I got $150 free towards a steak as a prime member, signed up For rewards but will NEVER GO TO ANY OF THE THREE RESTAURANTS AGAIN keep Your rewards! No bread to start the meal, nothing! if this is what I should come to expect! But then come To find out there is a charge for bread to start the meal!I won't bring clients nor will I bring dates and I will share my experience with my colleagues! Fortune 100 Company! It's sad that we've come to cheapening the experience at what could be a great experience! I don't mind spending $250 on dinner for two, but please stop nickel and dining the experience! BTW we had 4 different people attending to us, so no continuity, mixed communications all lead to a horrible experience! read more

I was on a business trip in Creve Coeur ( not my first) and looking for lunch options. I came here based on Yelp and discovered a place I wish I had discovered before and actually had back home. The staff is amazing . John , Jada and the sommelier, Brittany, were excellent. The fact I came here for lunch then dinner-says a lot. Ambience overall is great. Bar area is nice and not loud with a couple of tvs. Highly recommend. read more

801 Local - Duck Pot Stickers - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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We had a group of 20 for a birthday dinner. Cameron and team were amazing in accommodating us in a corner of the restaurant. Service was great, food was excellent, and it was the perfect place for our event. I can't say enough good things about 801 Local for your next dinner - large or small. read more

Stopped by a quick bite before shopping at the nearby Plaza Frontenac. Kept it light with the Ahi Lettuce Wraps and Edamame Hummus - both delicious and satisfying. Mimosas tasted like fresh squeezed OJ. Hostess was very gracious and accommodating as we tried to brave the patio wind then decided to come back inside. Glad we did because Taylor was an engaging and attentive server - awesome experience for our first visit. Will definitely be back - check out the brunch menu (attached)! read more

801 Local - Menu - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

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Got lunch for my birthday. Our server Taylor was very nice and attentive. The food was delish and despite the small lunch menu, they have a lot of great options and we were having trouble deciding what to get, they brought me a really yummy chocolate tart for my birthday. My only qualm was it took kind of a long time for everything - the food, the drinks, the check. But we'll definitely be back. read more

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I've visited 801 local many times now, mostly for happy hour and consistently enjoy it. It's busy during the weekends, and on pretty evenings the patio gets packed. The space is very warm and inviting with beautiful woods throughout. The bar is enticing with all the rich wood. It's almost impossible to find a spot at the bar in early evening after work and you definitely need a reservation for a table in dining room. The happy hour offers great options, and the food is always high quality, cooked well and flavorful. On this visit, we had a different experience and ordered from main menu. The smashed burger was the least favorite thing I've had here. Patties were overcooked and the sauce reminded me of a BigMac (which I personally don't care for). The fries weren't well cooked either. The crap dip was very citrusy, creamy, not the chunky meaty kind I prefer. However I really enjoyed this and would get again. It was nice and warm and spread easily on the toasted bread. My espresso martini was tasty. I always order yummy cocktail options here and they are always a thumbs up. I will update this on my next visit, which will be soon! read more

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Visited the restaurant prior to going to the symphony at Touhill Performing Arts Center. Was waited on by Dani - in a nutshell, my wife and I had a great experience. Dani was friendly, knew about the menu and always attentive. This visit was a precursor to going to their sister restaurant 801 Fish in April for my wife's birthday. The service was excellent; the food was great with the portions we needed (so many restaurants pile food onto a plate with little to no consideration of portioning, presuming that more is better). All in all, we're looking forward to 801 Fish; if it's half as good as 801 Local, we'll be happy! read more

801 local is a great spot for lunch! They have a new watermelon salad that is out of this world good. Also their duck confie potstickers (according to my lunch date) are also very good. I usually get a crab cake for lunch and it's delicious - upgrade to some truffle fries you won't regret it. Their waitstaff is always awesome and during lunch it's usually quieter than dinners. read more

I chose this spot for a Friday night dinner. I've been to the other 801 restaurants and have enjoyed my dining experience there and thought I'd give this place a try as well. I made reservations and we were immediately seated at a roomy booth. This is an immediate check in the positive column for me as I like to not be constrained while dining. We started with the pot stickers: duck confit, caramelized Napa cabbage, butternut squash, green apple, and orange shoyu. It was good, I enjoyed every last bite of it. For my main course, I ordered the prime rib and I was not disappointed. It was, of course, too large for me to finish so I took the leftover home. My prime rib was prepared perfectly and was well seasoned. It was also served with garlic whipped potato, broccolini and au jus. My husband had the seared salmon an he was happy with the preparation and the flavor as well. I skipped the dessert as I got too full from the appetizer and my steak, however, the dinner was overall a wonderful experience and the service was fantastic! If there is one thing I would complain about it, it's something that someone else had already said which is that the place has bad acoustic and can be quite loud. Other than that, I really enjoyed our experience and cannot wait to return! read more

The positive: very pleasant hostess, ample parking, lovely dining room and restroom - Problems: the male waiter was polite but did not say anything else, he disappeared for 30 minutes after bringing 2 soups and 2 salads: Yes, we waited for 30 minutes for the four entrees. The dining room had only 2 other tables w/guests. The ravioli was drenched in olive oil and lemon; the cauliflower steak was huge and not very appealing. Positive: the roasted Brussel sprouts were tasty, as was the French onion soup. Lovely dining table and utensils. Sorry, we will,never return. read more

The beautiful ambiance and food was great. Our server was so professional and answered any questions. I wouldn't say he was overly attentive to our needs. I was satisfied with my experience. read more

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This place is okay, but frankly not worth the expense. The service was great. The restaurant was very busy and loud on a Saturday night. Most of the food was good: calamari appetizer, lobster bisque, salads, filet mignon. I had the prime rib, and it was not good - very tough to cut and chew, no real flavor. My friend who ordered the same entree said his steak was very tough as well. The mashed potatoes that came as a side were good, but the broccolini was bland and also a bit tough. Overall, I was looking forward to a really good steak dinner, and left disappointed. UPDATE: I took the rest of the steak home and was able to salvage it by seasoning it and cooking it for 20 minutes in the oven. Like night and day! read more

Delicious lunch with my hubs, mother & sister! Great service, tasty foods and classy ambiance. Ideal location next to Frontenac but not connected. Only complaint was lacking vegetarian options. Hope that changes it otherwise we were pleased! read more

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First I will say I have been here many times and always loved the food, coctails and service. We went Fir the first time to brunch and I will never do that again! My Husband got the burger which he loves and it was good, Iced tea and a coke. No problems there. I ordered Eggs Benidict. They came out with hard yolks and barely a teaspoon of hollendaise. I flagged our waitress down and said look the yolks are hare can I at lease get some more hollendaise so I can have that sauciness I am looking for. I waitress was sweet, she offered to remake the dish. One thing I hate is having no food while my husband wants to eat his hot so I said no just bring the sauce and I will make do. After a few minutes she brought more sauce and it was refridgerator cold. They boxed up the remake and the poached egg yolks were like hard boiled wasted $68.00 read more

Food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend the 22oz prime rib. The old fashioned with 4 rose was also great. My only issue was how loud it was but that still wouldn't stop me from going back. read more

801 Local - 22oz Prime Rib - New American Near Me - Frontenac, Missouri

As always, let's start with a good news. My wife had a wonderful fillet and our son enjoyed a delicious prime rib. I had the swordfish which was off the menu and it was delightful. I brought my own bottle of wine because I wanted the 2012 Camus anniversary and while 801 has a nice wine selection, it was special occasion and we wanted to celebrate with something top-notch. Secondly, the service was wonderful. I told our server we wanted a nice casual pace for dinner and she allowed us to take our time and enjoy our conversation without feeling rushed. When she was with us, she was completely attentive without being pushy or overbearing. The price point for the meal was what I expected, and it was reasonable. The only downside was the noise. If you're not sitting out on the patio, you're going to feel like you're shouting the entire meal if you're there on a busy night, which we were. Would love to see them try and address their terrible acoustics with the sound company. It might cost them a few bucks, but I think in the long run, it would pay off if they could bring the decibels down a bit. read more

Came here during happy hour and definitely is worth it. Most of their dishes on the happy hour menu were great. I enjoyed the ahi tuna, potstickers, and sliders. Cooked really well and great flavors and every single bite that you had. For my main I ordered the prime filet mignon. Cooked to my temperature and enjoyed the truffle with potatoes. Didn't really care too much for the béarnaise sauce but tasted fine. Overall really great ambience. It can get a little bit loud and noisy. If you're looking for some find dining with great food this is your spot. read more