Peacemaker Lobster and Crab was absolutely amazing. We ordered a ridiculous amount of food because…read morethere were so many things on the menu we wanted to try, and somehow, nearly everything we ordered was a hit. We started with Stella on tap, which just felt appropriate while visiting St. Louis, especially after touring the nearby Anheuser-Busch brewery. It was easily one of the freshest Stellas we've ever had. For food, we tried the lobster mac and cheese, lobster bisque with pieces of lobster, a pound of steamed crab legs, fried green tomatoes, and the warm lobster roll. The lobster roll was phenomenal. We shared it, but I honestly could have eaten the entire sandwich myself. The real standout, though, was just how perfectly the seafood was cooked. Both the lobster and crab were juicy, sweet, and tender with just the right amount of chew. Nothing was rubbery or overcooked, but it wasn't soft or mushy either. I genuinely don't think they could have cooked the seafood any better. The fried green tomatoes were also cooked perfectly and something I was excited to try since you don't see them on every menu. Unfortunately, they were a little too spicy for my personal taste, so we didn't finish them, but that's definitely more about my spice tolerance than the quality of the dish. The atmosphere was another plus. It's a really cute setup with great ambiance, and our server was wonderful. We also walked right in without a reservation and had no wait at all, which has honestly been one of our favorite things about eating our way through St. Louis. Coming from California, we're used to having to plan ahead for popular restaurants, sometimes weeks in advance. Here, we've been able to discover some fantastic places without having to plan our entire trip around restaurant reservations. I will say, this was probably the most expensive meal of our trip. The one pound of steamed crab legs was $65 market price, and the lobster roll was $37 market price, so Peacemaker definitely isn't the cheapest place we've eaten. That said, considering the quality of the seafood and how much we enjoyed everything, it was absolutely worth the splurge. From the crab legs to the lobster roll to the bisque and mac and cheese, everything we tried was delicious. Combine that with the atmosphere, great service, and being able to walk right in, and this was easily one of our favorite meals in St. Louis. I'm actually hoping I can convince some of my coworkers from my training class to go back with me before I leave Missouri. I think that probably says everything you need to know about how much I enjoyed it.

My partner and I saw the Mardi Gras themed pop up menu and knew we had to stop in! The interior is…read moredecorated throughout with cute Mardi Gras decor that really sets the vibe. The staff were very friendly for our first time. Our server dropped off waters for us right away. It was a seat yourself concept where you order via the QR code, which made ordering easily. We started with caviar deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes, both of which we devoured. The green tomatoes are thicker and had a good bite to them! The gator po'boy was good, though on the dryer side. I would have loved more of the sauce on mine. The chips were perfectly crispy crunchy! My partner got the lobster roll and scarfed it down in a few bites. A bit on the pricier side since it's based on the market value, but still delicious. Great location and delicious food, we'll be back!

Great food, terrible service I got the seafood pasta which…read morewas perfectly cooked and had great flavors. No complaints about the actual meal. Unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. The lady at the front counter, Aliyyah, was hands-down one of the worst I've ever encountered. She didn't check on the table once after dropping off the food. We had to go to her or catch kitchen staff just to get refills. The entire time she was either on her personal phone having loud conversations instead of doing her job. Zero effort to engage with customers or even pretend to care. To top it off, when she rang up the ticket, she put "Glasses" as my name on the receipt instead of bothering to ask what my actual name was. It felt lazy and dismissive. I even talked to someone from the kitchen staff and was informed that she's does this often even though others have complained. Food was great, but the attitude and neglect from Aliyyah made the whole visit unpleasant. I won't be returning unless there's a different server. Management really needs to address this kind of behavior.

My mom and I visited for the first time today and it was delicious! Best seafood we've had in STL!…read moreThis is our new go-to spot for sure. Restaurant was clean and service was fast and very friendly!

DO NOT ORDER FROM HIM!!!! For Thanksgiving I placed an order with Chef D. I paid the $250 up front…read moreas advised per his facebook post. Thanksgiving day I came to the location advised and was told that his stove went out and he was not able to provide the service paid for it was a disaster! He told me I would get my money back, its been two months Ive reached out on several occasions to inform him I never received my money back and he blocked me!!!! TAKE IT FROM ME DO NOT ORDER FROM HIM HE WILL SCAM YOU!!! 0/5 rating!!! TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!

Maaaaaan this food is top shelf. I bought everything to try it all. Maaaaaan I will become a…read moreregular. This food is soooo good. It takes a while for your food which only certifies that your food is being cooked like it's supposed to be.

Being a single man, I needed a place for Christmas Dinner. Typically I have always done dinner with…read morecousins, but they now have married children and grandchildren to have holiday dinner with, so I went out on my own. I researched the internet for restaurants open on Christmas Day and picked, The Preston. I picked them based on their pre-fixed menu and price. After my dining experience, I would say it was a good choice and value. My Christmas dinner started off with a, Seared Scallop. I love Scallops and it really got my holiday meal off to a great start. Then I had a Beet Salad. It was the first time I had a beet salad with greens, but the spiced vinaigrette pulled it all together. My entree was, Prime Rib. It came with Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Bordelaise. The Prime Rib was fork tender. I enjoyed the potatoes and the asparagus still had a snap to it, which I like. I wasn't a fan of the Bordelaise. Yes, it did have a good flavor, I just wanted my prime rib, plain. My dessert was a, French Silk Tart. You can't go wrong with chocolate. When I arrived I told the host since I was a single diner, I wouldn't mind sitting at the bar. He thanked me and told me I'd be pleased with Madeline the bartender. He was right, she was attentive and made my Christmas dinner enjoyable.

My friend and I stopped here for breakfast not realizing it was inside the Chase Park Plaza, but…read morebecause they took reservations, which we needed ahead of a morning flight. First and foremost, I loved the ambiance. It was bright and open with modern, upscale touches. The menu looks pretty appealing and had some upscale takes on standard breakfast fare. I ordered the Good Morning Mr. Preston sandwich. Unfortunately, it was very dry and lackluster - even after asking for an extra side of aioli, it was pretty disappointing. The vegetable and herb potatoes seemed like an afterthought. I expected more out of the food, especially considering the upscale vibe and prices, and can't say I'd be back again.

First and foremost/ this is NOT Mariscos El Gato. The food is not the same. There is nary a…read morebusiness name to be seen anywhere not even on the menu. It maybe called Mexa-Hondo?????? It was definitely a Mexican Honduras mash-up. So now on to the review Atmosphere: legit Central American restaurant. Good green salsa, terrible ceviche, as our friend put it, it was viscous which is never good for a fish dish much less a fresh uncooked one. The fajitas were good and large, the chicherones were not something we will ever get my husband (who likes to try new foods) again. My margarita was mid at best. Was it terrible? No. Was it good enough to make it a point to go back? Also no. And if someone could please point me to the real Mariscos El Gato I'd love to know. I miss it and we had been hoping to wow our friends with an amazing meal. :-(

If I'm taking the time to do this there definitely was a problem. I usually just don't go back and…read morewarn friends family coworkers etc. I went years ago when they were in the Bevo Mill on Gravois and had a great experience the first time which was also Easter in 2022. We had a huge carry out order that same for Mother or Father's Day and were treated awful but I attributed it to the busy holiday crowd. However afterwards I continually saw negative reviews from African American customers. However, today my daughter and I went and the food was amazing as always and OUR server was great...let me just say that first!!!! However, the atmosphere and the demeanor and attitude of not just the Hispanic clientele but other older female servers was so blatantly rude it was SAD! POC have soooooo many other worries daily that the fact that I couldn't eat my food and enjoy my time with my adult child is crazy, especially and you're on the corner of Chippewa and Gravios...a literal melting pot. That's crazy work

After hearing about it for ages, finally made it to Wright's Tavern! Yes, reservations are…read moreannoying, but if you stay up until midnight before the first of the month and have multiple days and times in mind, it should be doable. The restaurant felt very upscale - service was extremely attentive and fantastic. We ordered the following and did a lot of sharing: shrimp cocktail, crab cake, Caesar salad, halibut, French dip, and steak frites. Everything was fantastic. My personal favorite was the crab cake - I've never gotten so much crab meat in one before and the sauce was incredible! Caesar salad was good too. The steak to fry ratio on the steak frites was a bit off (steak was fairly small) but I appreciated that they don't skimp on sides at all! The French dip was the most meat I've ever had in one. Sadly, we were not able to save room for dessert, but I cannot wait to go back! Worth every penny, absolutely.

What a special experience. I've been here twice now and each time has been wonderful. From the…read moreambiance, service, food, drinks, and vibe, it was so wonderful and memorable. Here are some things I've tried: - wedge salad: best bacon I've ever had - Caesar salad: light but so flavorful. I keep thinking about it. - roasted chicken: really flavorful and moist, was so good with the spinach - steak frites- my favorite so far, I love a good steak. Tons of frites to accompany - the sundae- solid. 10/10. Iykyk. If you're lucky to snag a rezzy here, get it and enjoy. It's pricy but worth it!!

We finally decided to check this place out after talking about it for quite a while, and it was the…read moreperfect choice for my wife's birthday. We came for the Sunday Jazz Brunch, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was fantastic, the bottomless mimosas kept flowing, and the beignets were absolutely delicious. I ordered the Pork Chop Slinger, and finding out the pork chop came from Schubert's in Millstadt, IL was an unexpected bonus that made the meal even better. Our server was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The rest of the staff was just as welcoming and helpful. I also can't say enough about the jazz band. The music selection was excellent and created the perfect brunch atmosphere. If you're looking for a great brunch with amazing food, outstanding service, and live music, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

We love Evangeline's!…read more With its beautiful, airy wooden interior and nightly live music, dining here was a lovely and comfortable taste of New Orleans. The Pimm's cup (Pimm's no 1, lemonade, white soda, mint) was deliciously sweet, refreshing and very low alcohol. The Crawfish Carolyn had so many crawfish tails in a well balanced brandy cream sauce under a thick layer of cheese. It was an amazing dish served with buttery French bread. The Blackstrap Molasses Bacon Beignet Burger was an unexpected and creative use of a beignet as a burger bun. It only partly worked because the beignet, which was mostly air, got soggy and slightly bitter. However, the patty was extremely thick and juicy and the bacon had a smoky sweet depth of flavor. The Kool-Aid pickle was good and we loved the clementines and strawberries side dish. The only downside was the service. The waiter was nice but mixed up our order which resulted in us waiting twice as long and not having the meat cooked to our liking. There was also a long wait for the check. Regardless, the atmosphere was a 6/5 and the food was a 4/5. We will definitely return!

I came back here and IDK what happened but the sauce seemed to be lacking flavor. Overall the…read moreservice was nice, clean, and hot.

This was such a great spot. It's the first seafood boil I've tried in St. Louis and it didn't…read moredisappoint. The place is super clean and pretty spacious. Even the bathroom is easy to find and not gross like a lot of restaurants. The menu has a bunch of options, whether you want to build your own boil or go with one of their combos. It's a good spot to hit with friends or a date even. I got the non spicy sauces and seasonings and it was still packed with flavor. The seafood tasted fresh and they gave me a ton, definitely worth what you pay. The staff was really nice and checked in a few times to make sure we were good. I'd for sure come back again.