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    Boarding House Bistro

    4.7 (52 reviews)
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    A time was had
    Kate M.

    An absolute must do!! If you love wine or charcuterie, this is the place for you. Our server/bartender was absolutely amazing. Very helpful with the menu, making excellent suggestions, and she made a fantastic cocktail. The space is dark with heavy wood and exposed brick. A big bar and cozy tables make for an inviting space. So, the concept is pretty simple: pick two pick three pick four items which are then filled in with crackers, toasts, nuts, berries, and dried fruit. The pick four board plus a flat bread was a perfect lunch for three people. There are appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches, and salads if charcuterie isn't your thing, or you need just a little more sustenance. It's a few minutes from St. Louis but definitely worth the drive.

    Charcuterie
    Elisa T.

    This is the IDEAL cute date place. I drove an hour to get here and it was totally worth it. They don't take reservations, so it's kind of a gamble to go but worth the risk. The charcuterie boards and boxes are so perfect and they have a wide variety of wines, including little half bottles for sale. I wish they'd open a place on Main St in St Charles!

    Extensive wine selection
    Jeff K.

    Boarding House is a unique experience. They specialize in charcuterie boards, and have an extensive wine, cocktail and beer offering as accompaniment. It's actually two distinct spaces- one a small, cozy, intimate setting with 4-5 tables and a small bar, the other a bit larger and accommodates occasional live music. Located in the historic O'Fallon, IL area, I'm really not aware of anything quite like it on either side of the river. We had dinner in the smaller space last night. While we love the charcuterie boards we branched out and shared a house salad and the Italian Pig flatbread (tomato, garlic, cheddar, pepperoni and pancetta), accompanied by a couple of their special cocktails. Food and drink were excellent, and service was attentive and friendly as always. One of our very favorites in the metro east!

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    Tia H.

    I have been here numerous times. The drinks were fantastic as always. They are good with have local beers my husband appreciates. The charcuterie boards OUTSTANDING. That is how she started her business and she just keep improving. The ambiance is very romantic and very girl group friendly. There are two building next to each other. The one by the parking lot is very quaint and quiet while the one next door is like a speakeasy. The speakeasy is wonderfully decorated but it is nosier. Especially us there is a group of women. Which there is often on a Friday night. I have seen them make an outstanding 3 feet multi level charcuterie boards. It is impressive what they can do.

    Kayla P.

    My favorite place. Always great service, food, and drinks. cutely & intimately decorated.

    Charcuterie board pick 4.
    Sean A.

    Finally made my way to visit. We did the pick 4 board. Lots of cheeses and meats to choose from. We weren't disappointed. We did have our server suggest the meats. We enjoyed them all. We ran out of crackers but they gladly provided more. Service was ok. We were ready for another bottle of wine long before we were asked. There is a nice bar area and then another 'dining' side. Both are nice areas to enjoy. We did take our last bottle out to the patio area. It is well decorated and clean. Only downfall- they close a bit early. I would return

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    Kendra W.

    Visited Boarding House Bistro last night for the first time and had a wonderful experience. I believe our server's name was Liz, and she did an awesome job taking care of us, making recommendations, and helping us with pronunciation! We chose the pick 4 meats and cheeses charcuterie board. The gjetost (pronounced yay-toast) was the real MVP. The boards are full and beautifully arranged. We also ordered cocktails, a garden tea party, which I enjoyed and an old fashioned for my souse. Their drinks are STRONG, which I appreciate, but go slow. We sat outside as is our want, and snagged the last outdoor table. They also have a nice ambiance inside but we didn't explore as much inside. I will be back asap to try their baked Brie, which I love and perhaps their soft pretzels!

    'Surprise me' 3 meats and 3 cheeses Side car in the background
    Meghan W.

    Boarding House has been such a welcome addition to downtown O'Fallon! Their expansion to add the Charcuterie Bar is lovely. The decor is cozy, the service is great, and we were happy to see the expanded menu. We stopped in early for a drink and snacks. Our server was bubbly and prompt, and she suggested the side car for my husband. I had the French 75. Both were strong and full of flavor! We were indecisive on charcuterie choices so we picked the 'surprise me' option. The stand out favorite was the red wine salami. It was so flavorful! We loved mixing and matching the cheese, meats, and accompaniments. We had 3 meats and 3 cheeses. It was the perfect size for the two of us. We also caught the first few songs of the evening's live music which just added to the cozy ambience. Love the added charm and great service right here in O'Fallon!

    Cocktails Virgin options available
    John F.

    Light music and warm lighting makes it inviting to relax and talk at conversational tone. Great cocktails and good meats and cheeses! Quick service with knowledgable staff.

    Cynthia S.

    Can not find this experience in St. Louis! Drove from St Charles, MO to meet friends in O'Fallon, IL for dinner before attending a marching band competition at the near-by O'Fallon High School. We chose the 4 meat/4 cheese board. The flavored goat cheeses were our favorites. A lil upset there were no condiments and only crackers on the board, but the preserves and grilled bread were only $1 add-ons. We split this board for dinner and were both full with left-overs. Our bill was around $40. The dinning area was quite small with 4 high-top tables just inside the entrance and a 4 seat bar in the next room. There was outdoor seating, but we sat inside. I plan to return very soon for more goat cheese. I also wish the brunch board was available every day, all day, not just a few hours on weekends.

    Pick 4 Charcuterie Board
    James W.

    Awesome spot in downtown O'Fallon. Great meat and cheese trays and an awesome drink menu. A perfect spot for a relaxing night with charcuterie in a quaint and quiet setting. The menu is small but loaded with options for your board. If you don't know exactly what to order, let the awesome staff provide recommendations - you won't be let down. Expanding into the space by the end of October, so there's no excuse.

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    It's a little pricy but the boards do not disappoint. Everything I tried was delicious! I loved the cozy vibes inside.

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    read my first review from last year Great place to hang out and and to veg out with friends and family friendly staff.

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    Food service and ambiance make this a lovely choice we enjoyed listening to music of Hunter Pebbles as we ate and drank.

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    Very nice variety of meats and cheeses. Service is good and ambiance is laid back. A must try.

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    Excellent quality for the money! We love ordering the charcuterie boards for parties.

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    August The Mansion

    August The Mansion

    4.2
    (45 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    This was our second time coming here, we were celebrating our 10th anniversary…read more We love the beautiful building and bar area, and think it's very pretty inside. The acoustics make it kinda hard to hear what the person across from you is saying, and the wooden chairs are not comfortable at all. Our server was a very bubbly young lady named Emma, who did a great job taking care of us. I had two glasses of wine and we ordered the brussel sprouts appetizer, a house salad each, and we both had the filet entree. I loved it all, but my husband thought there was too much sauce on the sprouts and wasn't crazy about the salad. He loved the entree though. We got the tiramisu for dessert, and took it home with us. The portions are big, so we had some sprouts and I had some steak leftover. I'm looking forward to having it for dinner again tonight!! We will definitely be back. I love that it's in town, and the food is delicious. It's pricey but worth it, especially when you're celebrating something.

    I love this place! 10/10…read moreI decided to surprise my spouse for our wedding anniversary and chose this place. We were not disappointed. The location of this place is off to itself. A lovely big and dark red painted mansion. The inside is dim, but intimate. The staff was great! Our server was Amanda. She was very attentive. Appetizers August the Mansion House salad- it was good with the Candied walnuts Brussels Sprouts- So warm and sweet. I couldn't get enough of it. Burratta- The Burratta was light and so good Drinks(Mocktails) Espresso Natini- Light and Perfect. No strong taste to it. Palmito- Sweet Main Dishes NY Strip- Cooked it medium rare. Very tasty Shrimp and Grits- My said it was spicy, but she enjoyed it Dessert Pistachio cheesecake- delicious

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    Grafted Wine Bar & Lounge

    Grafted Wine Bar & Lounge

    4.9
    (20 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Grafted is such a cool place! You walk up to a beautiful, old mansion with so much character and…read morecharm! You enter the front door and are at the base of a beautiful winding staircase. Keep walking and you enter the bar area with other rooms off to the side. The staff are warm and welcoming. They greet you as you enter and direct you to seating. I sat at the bar and at one of the small seating areas and both were comfortable and cozy. The decor inside is what makes this place so charming! Antique furniture, couches, tables and cozy chairs at the bar! There is just a warm, comfortable and cozy vibe from the building, decor and the amazing staff! They have a several page long wine menu that includes glasses and wines by the bottle. If you love wine you will not be disappointed! But it doesn't end with wine...specialty cocktails, beers, and more. Look to the board to the left of the bar for other delightful specials. I tried the coconut hot toddy and it was yummy! Grafted also has a small menu with cheese and meat boards and the best part...'Potato Pancake Goes on a World Tour' menu! (Fri-Sun only) These are a must try! There is also a patio space that looks really nice! I'm looking forward to returning soon!

    New downtown Belleville FAVORITE! Just wow. Exquisite presentation, delectable food and…read moreextraordinary service. The atmosphere is so incredibly charming will be back! I had the brunch California potato pancakes. Highly recommend. The pancakes were crispy, snaked salmon in abundance, fresh avocado, plump capers and pickled red onions. The dessert flight was a perfect ending. Highly recommend the Mrs. Hibiscus. Affogato was excellent. Mushroom risotto was very good. Everyone was so pleased.

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    Charcuterie board. 3 meats, 3Cheeses...Delicious!
    Charcuterie board. 3 meats, 3Cheeses...Delicious!
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    Creekside Bar and Grill

    Creekside Bar and Grill

    3.6
    (19 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Sadly giving this review. We wanted so badly for this place to do well. Only giving two stars…read morebecause we went several weeks ago for lunch and had the buffet which was not as bad as tonight. We waited for an hour and 30 minutes for our food tonight. When it finally came out, the boneless wings were barely warm, missing our ranch which we had to wait for. The fries were overcooked and we could barely eat them. Added salt because they were tasteless and it still didn't help. The ketchup lid fell off onto my food (gross) and tasted like it was bad. The codfish tasted like it was cooked in burnt oil or something. It was also barely warm. We couldn't quite figure it out and the onion finger things didn't taste like they were good. The only halfway good thing was the steak and cheese sandwich. They were very busy tonight, so we were trying to give them the benefit of the doubt, but when the food was not even good, like at all, that really sucked. Hopefully this was a fluke and they figure it out. We really want them to succeed. Sadly we won't be returning.

    We stopped in for an appetizer and drink to check the place out. We sat at the bar. The…read morebartender was friendly although not the most attentive..... I did take some time to get waited on. Prices are cheap and the pickle fries were good and something I'd never tried. Looks like a cool place to watch a game and the patio seems nice !

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    Grüv Bistro & Wine Bar

    Grüv Bistro & Wine Bar

    4.6
    (52 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Stopped in here after no spots available at another restaurant. Who knew it was prom night on our…read moretrip over from St. Louis to attend Laughs at the Lincoln at the Lincoln Theater? Gruv Bistro was our next stop, and they got us in on the back patio and the hostess and waitress so good knowing we had a time limit. The space is small with little off shoot rooms and really cute. Everyone we spoke with was very nice! My cocktail of choice, Smoke de Agave, a tequila drink of course. I really liked it. I had the prime rib sandwich with a side of brussels sprouts. Both were very good! Loved the ciabatta bread and the prime rib, arugula is always good! The Brussels were good, too. Would very much come back next time we make a visit!

    First visit for the 2026 calendar. Celebrated a friends birthday. We all tried something different…read morethan what we normally order. I went with the bruschetta appetizer which is always good. Then ordered the wild mushroom with bacon flatbread pizza which was shockingly good . I wasn't sure how big the portabella mushrooms would be. ( not too big) which I like. Drinks, I stared off with their brown sugar shaken expresso. Idk why but I imagined it would be in a a martini styled glassware and not a glass. It was under cocktail and not a martini. Still good. Then to end the night I had their blackberry mule. Nice and refreshing. Sadly , mainly my fault I walked away from our table as we left. Didn't get a min away to realize I forgot my left over box. It had a few slices of pizza and appetizer I wanted for the next day. ( it was already tossed ) but dang that was fast how it happened. Overall service was good as always. Wasn't overall crowded. Had just the right amount of people flow. To end our dinner we did try a red velvet cake together. Wasn't too shabby. They have other dessert options like salted caramel cheese cake and a chocolate mousse one to be exact.

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