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Charcoal House

3.5 (98 reviews)
PriceySteakhouses, Bars
Closed 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Andrea S.

Normally I don't post negative comments as I am pretty easy to please in terms of eating out, but this was not a good experience. We were seated promptly, but were not handed menus, so we just sat and felt weird. It took a long time to get our water, and when we finally get our menus, the price of the items were very high. We thought maybe it would worth the price so we went ahead and ordered the 2 person meal, which included beef tenderloin, potato, vegetable, and salad. For $117 plus tax. We wanted our meat medium rare. When we received the food. Half of the meat was very overcooked and dry. The carrots and broccoli were just steamed and with no seasoning at all. The twice baked potatoes were good, and salad was average. With the price they charged, I was expecting the food to be cooked with skills and good flavors. This was very very disappointing for a high priced meal. I think reasonable prices for the meal would be half of what they charged.

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Richard C.

Charcoal House is a classic midwestern steakhouse with great food and timeless atmosphere. Waitstaff was there when we needed them, but did not hover over us. Always enjoy getting to meet the owner and it was fun taking to George.

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Loved it! Sat at the bar, had delicious steaks, wonderful conversation with bartender and Owner! Will definitely return!

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It was ok. Simple and expensive. The service was good and place was packed. I'm just not sure I'll be back.

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1 year ago

Classic steakhouse experience from the excellent cocktails to the fantastic steaks. Excellent service and attention to detail.

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2 years ago

Steak was done perfectly and the entire staff was extremely friendly!!! Will definitely be back!!

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2 years ago

Steaks excellent. The halibut was slightly overcooked. Service and ambiance great. Cocktails superb.

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4 years ago

Best steakhouse and price combo in town, steaks second to none, reasonable prices, old timey feel.

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Deliciously expensive; friendly, cocktail was missing syrup, it had been 10 years, glad I returned.

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Great menu and service! Absolutely the best steak I have had in a long time. Cooked to perfection !

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an old time steak house food quite good service very good. place is outmoded . prices readonable for the usntity and quality of food

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Charcoal house it's it's own thing. It looks and feels like an old school supper club. Fleming's is a chain and definitely overrated, Twisted Tree even blows Flemings away. Tony's is better than all above it's Italian so that's another convo too.

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My steak was cooked to order medium rare and I had it topped with roquefort cheese.

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Off Elm

Off Elm

4.6(43 reviews)
1.9 mi

Off Elm? Yep, it's just two doors down on Big Bend and they're laughing and having a party…read more The staff of bartenders are from STL Barkeep, so you instantly know the cocktails are masterfully made. I came for a HH and enjoyed three different cocktails. My first was a Gold Rush. It's basically a Bees Knees with Vodka instead of Gin. It was light and refreshing, making it a great start. The second cocktail was one of my all-time favorites, a Old Fashioned. I can honestly say, it was one of the best, if not the absolute best one I have ever had. I finished the HH with a Espresso Martini. It was a good ending to my HH. They use a Cold Brew instead of true espresso, so it had a milder coffee taste. My nosh while drinking was a, Jalapeño Popper Dip. It was okay, in my opinion, it did not fit the description on the menu. Especially, the type of chips described. My friend ordered, The Small Board and it was fantastic and a good value. Our bartenders were friendly and as I stated earlier, they are masters of their skill. What stopped them from getting a 5 Star review, is simple. They do not offer a Martini on their Happy Hour Menu. I'm a Martini Man and that disappointed me, but it wont keep me away, it just keeps them short of 5 Stars.

Cute little spot. Off elm near 44. We came without…read morereservations but were able to grab the bar by the window. Have an extensive cocktail menu. Ordered a couple drinks. Server checked on us & made recommendations on drinks when asked. They have some unique cocktails which was nice for a change from the standard cocktail. They had fun ice cubes with the name etched in them.

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Global Brew Tap House - Bartender Cyle is well informed

Global Brew Tap House

4.4(76 reviews)
0.7 mi
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I attended an event in the event room. Small room that is separate from the bar. I'm guessing it…read morewould hold up to 20 people comfortably. We had 10 and we were able to sit around the long stationary table in the middle of the room. Global Brew Tap House does not charge for the event room. They ask for reservations and for the attendees to patronize the bar. Perfect for a meeting or a book club. I had a couple of beers. Wide selection of local and popular craft beers . Bartender was friendly and offered to keep a tab. Lots of parking. Loved this place!

A casual vibe, great place for beer and a group happy hour…read more Every time I come here I am amazed at how much fun it is and what a great draft selection they have. Walk in and there are plenty of tables, a couple of gathering areas, standing room narrow tables, an outdoor area, and a room off to the side. I went for the Logboat Dark Matter which I have had before in a can and wanted to try on draft. I enjoyed it very much. You know what is great?! Since they don't have food, you can bring it in yourself. Both times our group has met up here Katie's Pizza is the choice and its in the same parking lot. You can't go wrong with Katie's. Bartender is on the ball and friendly, TV's all around, not too loud so you can talk. Wednesday nights they have Trivia and I stayed for the first round, it was very current for the current event category. Get a pizza from Katie's, go here, have a beer, have fun!

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Llywelyn's Pub

Llywelyn's Pub

3.3(214 reviews)
1.3 mi
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Went the Saturday of st Patrick's day parade downtown for dinner. Was just the right mood for us,…read morenot too crazy but enough going on for it to be fun. They had a special st pats menu which was nice. I had the corned beef and cabbage dinner and my companion had the shepherds pie. Both were excellent. I had enough of the corned beef left for a wonderful Irish breakfast the next day with eggs. It was just as good the next day. Our server was competent and pleasant, and the atmosphere was cheery and fun. I usually enjoy Llewelyn when I come in. Nice place with lots of room if you come with a larger group. Sorry to neglect pics. My mind was elsewhere! Thanks to the establishment for the fun holiday!

I've been coming here forever. From family dinners, post work drinks, special events in the event…read moreroom, and casual lunches, it's a good spot in a good area. They have a large amount of drinks to choose from, and their pub food has a little bit of a twist to it. I'm a huge fan of their pretzel sticks and Caesar salads (girl dinner) but wanted some protein this visit. I got the sliders and they were tasty. They were out of a few things, and I think they were out of buns so they used what looked equivalent to hot dog buns. Tbh bread is bread, it was fine, just different. The burgers themselves were cooked well and the fries were delish. I'll always corn back.

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Llywelyn's Pub - Corn beef. Cabbage and potatoes w/carrots. Little rye bread, too

Corn beef. Cabbage and potatoes w/carrots. Little rye bread, too

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Vangel's Restaurant & Bar - Burgers are a neighborhood favorite!

Vangel's Restaurant & Bar

4.1(108 reviews)
0.5 mi

Met my brother for dinner on a Wednesday night. He had been multiple times; I had not, so I was…read moreexcited for my turn to try it. We were seated promptly (we had reservations) We were greeted by our server; Kendall (sp?) and she was so friendly and professional. We ordered our drinks and bread service. We ordered our food and had just a little bit of a wait for our meals. I will say that it was clear when we got our food, that our wait was for our food to be prepared FRESH. I ordered the pasta special which was veal cannelloni and my lord it was so good. I wish it was on their regular menu. The cannelloni noodles were the perfect texture, and the veal filling was perfection. My brother ordered the Salmon piccata, which he orders each time he goes, so you know it's got to be good. I love how comfortable this place is too. The whole feel is cozy. The seating is very comfortable. I'm big on "the right, not too bright lighting, but also not too dark" and they have done a great job taking care of both. Great use of lamps at the tables. I have to give a super shout out to our server Kendall. She informed us at the end of the meal, while she was chatting with us briefly, that that night was only her 2nd night there. We were blown away. She was phenomenal. This place is fortunate to have her on staff for sure. Can't wait to go back and bring some other first timers with me.

The service was top notch. They took allergies very seriously. Server was amazing. Checked on us…read moremany times. The good we ordered was tasty. My only complaint is it is pricy for the portion sizes. We ordered crab cakes, tuna wraps & a burger/fries. The burger was cheapest & largest. The other 2 were appetizers so understandably smaller portions but they were $25. Tuna was like 5 small piece of lettuce. Tasty but overpriced in my opinion. The crab cakes were also smaller. They were flat more like a pancake. The restaurant itself had nice decor & was dimly lit. They were incredibly nice & service was amazing. Just overpriced apps.

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801 Local - Burger

801 Local

4.1(143 reviews)
2.1 mi

801 was such a vibe! We came early September and it was still warm enough to sit on the patio. It's…read morelit super nicely with soft hanging lights and has a really nice atmosphere. We enjoyed a bottle of wine in my group, and ordered the rolls. I don't know what it is about these rolls but they are insanely good. They literally melt in your mouth- they're a must! I had girl dinner with a steak salad and French fries. The steak salad was SO good. All of the ingredients were fresh and my steak was cooked perfectly. The dressing was home made and was thin, not a huge fan of thick ranch dressing. Our server was awesome and so welcoming. She had a great sense of humor and we really enjoyed being served by her. I highly recommend checking out 801 local if you haven't been, you won't be disappointed!

Went here before going to a play for brunch. This place is huge! It does not look that big from…read moreoutside. I had a reservation so we were seated right away. Service was okay but not great! It took a while for the waitress to acknowledge us. I ordered a coffee and the chicken and waffles. Chicken and waffles were okay but needed more syrup or hot honey with them. I would have asked for more but the waitress never came back to check on us after the food came. Coffee was okay, but I wasn't offered a refill until we were done with our meal and getting our checks. $3.50 for 1 cup of black coffee is a bit much. When we got our check, we had to wait a while for the waitress to come back to split it for us, I always find it strange when they don't ask. Overall not a great or awful experience but I have def had better.

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801 Local - Chicken Piccata

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The Block - Grilled Chicken

The Block

3.9(369 reviews)
1.3 mi
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This was our annual Valentine dinner with friends. Usually around 12 to 18 of us and this time it…read morewas 16. Since we had a large group we called and were able to secure a reservation. We all arrived fairly close together, so we just started filling in seats as we arrived. The had us at the back of the restaurant at a banquet seat with tables and additional seats on the outside. It was a little tight, but we worked it out. The hostess was nice when welcoming us in and getting us going. Our server was Tera, she had our large group plus other tables, so she was doing her best to coordinate. We shared menu's, they had regular menus and special menus for Valentines Day. Tara was great with keeping track of the couples when ordering. I ordered the Butcher Board as an appetizer to share with others. Everyone really enjoyed it, especially the toasted bread. The salami, sausage and Braunschweiger. There was a buffalo chicken terrine that was different but good. Grain mustard aioli and house made pickles rounded out the board. I also ordered a cherry margarita as my first of two drinks. The second one was a Hugo Spritz. Both were ok, not great. I ordered the Tenderloin from the Valentine menu. It came with fingerling potatoes and green beans with a sauce. It was delicious! The beef so tender and flavorful. The meal was superb. To go packaging was great and came in a brown bag with handles that makes it easy to carry. We had a great time, great food and service.

On Friday we went to The Block in Webster Groves the first time. We arrived around 7:00 pm and the…read morerestaurant was busy. There was a 20-30 minute wait so we found seats at the bar and ordered cocktails. Very good. Very strong. The Block is a great space. Tall ceilings, warm & inviting, perhaps a little low lighting for us challenged folks, but nice, easy to read menus made up for it. A busser brought us water and shortly behind him was Laura-Beth, (our server) with a big smile and menus. After explaining the menu, specials, and taking our drink orders she left us to think about our choices. The menu is a little limited but includes sandwiches as well as entrees including fish option.. Being a "butcher" restaurant we both opted for the ribeye, medium rare. The steak comes only with fries which I ordered while my date went for whipped potatoes. I also went for a side of spinach. We also split a Block Salad as a starter. Choosing to split the Block Salad was a good idea. It was more than enough for two. It was great version of a chopped salad with fresh greens, bacon, smoked ham, egg, house-smoked cheddar, tomatoes, red onion, dressed with just enough buttermilk dressing. Really enjoyed it and just the right amount of salad. Only criticism is not salt and pepper on the table. Probably by design but disappointing. Next came our steaks and sides. We both ordered medium-rare. Her steak was a little under but close enough. My steak was raw in the center. I should have said something but there wasn't so much it was inedible for me. Better under than over! The seasoned fries were good and the whipped potatoes very good were delicious. The fresh spinach was cooked perfect, but under seasoned. All in all, good sides. We finished with Irish Coffee and vanilla ice cream. Kudos to the staff A special thank you to our server Laura-Beth. You were spot on friendly, courteous, attentive, and made our evening great and not just good. Overall, a good place, A bit expensive but where isn't these days. Well worth a try if you haven't.

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Napoli Kirkwood - Arancino

Napoli Kirkwood

4.5(62 reviews)
2.1 mi

This was our first time here. We came after receiving recommendations from friends, and it did not…read moredisappoint. Before discussing the food, let's talk about what's most important, and that's our waitress Eve. Our table of four had many questions regarding food as well as wine, and Eve had thoughts and recommendations for everything. It was a pleasant change from other servers when Eve had some recs for things that weren't the most expensive items on the menu (we've all experienced the servers who only recommend the top dollar plates). Eve listened carefully to what we wanted and had appropriate and mindful suggestions. Eve knew all about the wines and helped us pair properly per plate. The rest of the staff that crossed paths with our table were kind and helpful as well. As for the food... the Truffle Agnolotti was as to die for! Omg. Amazing. Full of flavor yet not heavy. It was the star of the table. Lastly, we were impressed with the selection of appropriately priced wines by the glass.

Short Update: Went back last week. As good as, or better than our visit in December 2025. My wife…read moreand I again split the Chopped Salad. Well dressed and enough for the two of us (served on individual plates which demonstrates their attention to detail and customer-driven focus). I had the Lamb Chop Siciliano paired with their Super Tuscan Red Wine. Three lightly breaded, double cut lamb chops in a lemon caper sauce and mashed potatoes. Unbelievably perfect. My wife had the Shrimp Scampi. Huge shrimp (at least U10) and huge flavor. Couldn't have had a better experience. Will be going back soon. By the way, our companions noted how packed it was for a week night. It's that way for a reason... great food, excellent drinks, attentive service, and a wonderful atmosphere. You just have to try it.

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Napoli Kirkwood - Creme brulee, bacon berry bread pudding

Creme brulee, bacon berry bread pudding

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Tonas Margarita Bar - Classic quesadilla, birria

Tonas Margarita Bar

4.5(115 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

Tonas is such a great spot, and I always love new places to try! A margarita bar is all you had to…read moresay to me. We came when it was within the first month of being open and it was packed! Lots of seating and good for groups. I came with a group of 7 people and they sat us at a big booth and we all fit comfortably. We first wanted to check out the drinks and the menu is huge! If you want a specific kind of margarita, they have you covered. I got a skinny spicy marg and it was super good. My friends all got something different and they came in fun glasses. It felt very intentional. For food I got the Tonas Soexial and it was great! The portion was huge and I felt like it was very valuable for the price. It was steak, chicken, shrimp, pepper, and onion over rice and queso. I'm already looking forward to going back!

Did someone say margarita FLIGHTS? Yes! I have been to Tonas twice now and tried almost every…read moremargarita flavor. They are all delicious and unique! The presentation of the margaritas is picture worthy with colorful and edible garnishes. My favorite is the lychee. The margarita flights are only offered during limited hours so check before you go. Tonas has a huge food menu as well. The portions are big and we shared both time we were there. My favorite was the shrimp appetizer. This place gets packed! It has a very large dining room and bar area with plenty of seating. Both times I went there was a wait in the evenings. They do have an area to sit while you wait. The servers can get you a drink and you can sit comfortably and sip on a margarita while you wait for your table. I am looking forward to sitting on the patio one evening soon! If you love margaritas, especially a variety of them plus good food check out Tonas!

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Tonas Margarita Bar - Classic Chimi with Birria, beans only

Classic Chimi with Birria, beans only

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Pollo special- so flavorful and I brought half home for lunch

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