Came here on a Friday during happy hour and since it's soccer season the theme on the drink menu is tailored to that. My bestie ordered a drink and I just stuck to water. It was not too crowded when we arrived inside the place around 3:30ish. We were immediately seated and I ordered a cajun chicken sandwich with fries and she ordered chicken tenders with fries. I will say the fries were a bit salty and the cajun seasoning on the sandwich make the dish a bit salty. Overall the flavors were good and the service was great. If I decide to come back I will end up ordering one of the pasta dishes or some wings to try something new. As always until next time... read more

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This is a nice, clean, and friendly bar-grill in St. Louis. I was surprised at the variety of offering on the menu -- far more than just burgers and beer, and I wish I had come with a large group so I could see what all the dishes looked like. There were a number of dishes I was curious about. I ordered the Cobb salad and tomato bisque. It was all fine. Nothing special and nothing wrong. I would have rated 3 stars just on what I ate, but I'm uping a star for all the rest of positives: big menu with lots of choices, friendly service, clean (particularly for a bar-grill), and nice seating. I want to come and try something a bit more adventurous next time. read more

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Come pretty often and usually order a sandwich and or appetizer but tonight I wanted something more. Ordered the pan roasted Tuscan chicken, which was listed as lightly breaded chicken breast. I'm pretty sure what I got was 2 chicken tenders dressed up in a fancy sauce on top of some mashed potatoes. Looked more like a stew. Was it tasty? It was okay but at the price point just get a sandwich. read more

CJ Mugg's - Pan roasted Tuscan chicken - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We were celebrating a graduation with a small party on a Saturday evening. It took a minute to find some parking but we found a spot not too far away. They typically have my favorite wings, but they weren't as flavorful as usual. The nachos were very good and those who had pasta really enjoyed it and the large potion was very large. The queso sauce on the cheese fries was delicious. Their toasted ravioli was fried a bit hard but it was some of the better tasting toasted ravioli I've had. Unfortunately our server Jasmyn wasn't very friendly. She was quite impatient and didn't seem to want to be bothered when someone had a question and seemed easily irritated. They do include gratuity with larger parties so perhaps she wasn't worried about providing better service. read more

CJ Mugg's - Nachos - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Our server was Lauren, great service and prompt. The food was delicious, chicken sandwich was huge and juicy. The turkey had a lot of toppings and grilled to perfection. They do charge a CC fee. read more

CJ Mugg's - Smoked Turkey sandwich and Cajun Chicken sandwich. - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

A staple in StL, CJ Muggs is a regular rotation for me. Their extensive menu plus that they sell my favorite food, Potato Skins, keeps them close to me. Today, per usual order, large Potato Skins, small Muggs House Salad with Ranch. I always take 1/2 the skins home, today was no exception. I did also decide that I'd like to start trying some other menu options and so as a to-good, meals for the week, I opted for the large Cajun Pasta and 12" thin crust Sausage and Pepperoni. Upon arrival at home, I've tasted it all. Delicious and more than enough food to enjoy over the next several days. Pretty solid performance. read more

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Excellent servers. Great Fish 'n' Chips during Lent. Here for the St.Patrick's Day Weekend! Lots of great food on the menu! Get in here; specials are for a limited time! read more

CJ Mugg's - St Patrick's Day Weekend Specials - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Just checked this place out for the first time, and honestly, I'm not sure if I'd want to deal with parking again. The BBQ chicken pizza was good, but geezz, everything was super slow. We went for lunch, and it wasn't even busy, but it took a whole hour from start to finish. read more

Always great food and selection at CJ Muggs, and they will make some items vegan upon request. Everyone in our large group of 30 enjoyed their meals and we received excellent service from Elizabeth. We'll be back for next family reunion. read more

CJ Mugg's - Grilled Fish Tacos - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Chicken fingers and fries with every sauce .... Got me kicking like a little kid. It seems the sauces ( esp the ranch ) are house made. The buffalo chicken melt was super good too! read more

My husband and I are staying the night nearby and decided to walk to this establishment per the suggestion of the hotel front desk. We were greeted and seated quickly. Service throughout the evening was pretty good. My husband was offered bread with his meal which never came but otherwise our service was decent (the only reason I'm leaving a 3 star rather than a 2 star review.) Food was just ....meh... :( quite disappointing. I ordered the Cajun Chicken Sandwich which was majorly dry. I had to mask it with a lot of ketchup just to get each bite down. My husband ordered the Cajun Pasta advertised with chicken, sausage, shrimp and 1 other meat...He didn't have 1 piece of shrimp in the dish and the sauce was good upon the first bite but after bites 3-4 it became so overpowering it made the dish a challenge to finish. Would likely not return or recommend this restaurant based on tonight's experience. read more

First thing we noticed upon entering was the lack of customer at 7:15, maybe 20% occupied. The second thing we noticed was half of the empty tables were cluttered with dirty dishes. They were eventually cleared and by the time we left, maybe 11:00, there was a good crowd. The service was a train wreck. I think, I hope, our server was new. Once seated, it took 6-8 minutes for anyone to acknowledge our existence. Three or four minutes later she appears at our table. We order drinks, mine a Mich Ultra draft. After a couple of minutes she returns, we don't have it on draft. I order a bottle with a glass. Five minutes later she returns with our drinks, no glass. Twenty-five minutes after entering we get a drink. We order a second drink, I tell her I will have a Bud light draft. Five minutes later she returns with a bottle of Mich Ultra. I reminder her of my order and she offers to correct her error, but I accept the Ultra. You should know all this time she has been taking detailed notes on her paper pad. Eventually, we get around to ordering dinner. Their Louisiana dishes are very good. We both order the seafood gumbo. Oops, we are out of rice, none of the Louisiana dishes are available. How can you be out of rice? Second time this week it happened to me. Service got somewhat better as the night went on. However, when she went to take the order for the table of 10 or 12, I went to the bar to get my last drink. We did enjoy the food which was the seafood or gumbo pasta and my other ordered the seafood gumbo less the rice. read more

Amazing service and ridiculously good, way better than average bar food. Went there to watch the Green Bay Packers game last week and had a great afternoon. read more

It's been over 20 year since I was at CJ MUGGS, but the restaurant hasn't changed a bit, over the years. We were greeted and seated rather quickly. I was with a party of about 16. Our server was not very friendly. Our server acted as if she was mad she had to work. The server was very soft spoken and appeared to run away from our table every chance she got. Several orders were taken incorrectly. So those orders were sent back. We ordered the Spanish and artichoke dip as an appetizer. This dish was good, no complaints at all. I ordered a cup of Gumbo, as a side dish. The Gumbo's rue was very thin, without taste besides the added red pepper. I just wasn't pleased with the Gumbo at all. Someone else from the party that I was with received their Gumbo at least 5 minutes after I received mines and they also complained about the lack of taste of their Gumbo. I ordered a Mushroom-Swiss cheese burger that was cooked to perfection. This may be the best burglar I've eattin all year. The home made chips were delicious as well. I'm sorry but I forgot to take pictures of the food. read more

These days, this place almost seems out of place in Clayton. With its classic pub-like, divey-vibe, darkish-interior, and multi-screen sport channels, one could be convinced they are in south county, Soulard, Dog town, or some other area with similar establishments. In my opinion, this is the kind of place Clayton needs to hold onto to make it approachable by many. Arrived for a late dinner on a non-important Monday night. I believe there were only a couple servers and they seemed busy enough to keep them running. We were seated promptly and drink orders taken. Service was a bit slow but through the evening, but it was understandable given staff levels and probably kitchen speed. What we ordered: - grey goose dirty martini: (4/5) executed perfectly - old fashion: (1/5) I know she said it was an Old Fashioned, but it didn't taste like one. Not good. But I drank it anyway - ha! - Blackened Chicken Sandwich: (3.5/5) decent Sandwich! the blackened spice was heavy, which is what I like. The onions and peppers were a bit sad with no peppers that I could see. - Burger (3.5/5): Decent burger. Didn't get the premium patty which probably tasted better. Still good. - Smoked Turkey Panini (3.5/5) - Homemade Chips (4.75/5) seriously some of the best homemade chips in St. Louis. read more

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We are from out of town, but I could see how CJ's would be a favorite spot for locals in the neighborhood. We stayed in a nearby hotel and CJ's was a good choice for a short walk to dinner. Our salads were fresh. The blackened chicken added the needed protein. Nice joint! read more

Pasta was great. Next time I will ask for less "sauce". I got shrimp only. Service was okay, I think they were low staffed so it took a while for our orders. read more

CJ Mugg's - Cajun Pasta - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Back in STL after a year and we decided to visit this place after checking in and wanting a late evening dinner. It's a charming bar and grill that gives Cheers vibes minus the cornball jokes. Here is is our experience: Customer Service: Staff friendliness: 9/10 Service: 2/10 The staff was diverse and super friendly! We really appreciated how jovial and personable the staff was to us. However, the service was disappointing. We didn't wait long for our food or drinks, but when it was time to go, it took nearly 20 minutes to pay and leave. We were definitely annoyed after a while, as we were ready to head back to the room and rest. Food: 4/10 Both my husband and I got trashed wings with sauce on the side and a basket of fries. For the two of us, it was over $50 after tip. The chicken was pretty mid but the fries were crisp and fresh. We don't think it was worth the $50 it costs for us to eat heavy appetizers. A place to hang: 8/10 The variety of customers made this place even more interesting. There were a lot of more seasoned people with a mix of youngsters and frequent locals. The vibe was pretty laid back, and we enjoyed the patio. Overall: 5.75/10 The most impactful to our experience was the service and the middle of the road trashed wings. Had the service been a bit better and the food better than mid, the review would be higher. I am uncertain if we would visit again when we return to STL. read more

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This place is perfect if you're over 80 and your taste buds have officially retired. It's astonishing this place is still open--it's like a glamorized Waffle House, but with fewer menu options than McDonald's. The decor seems to be frozen in time somewhere in the '90s, and one glance at the restrooms will make you rethink dining out--if the scent wafting from the kitchen hasn't already done the job. We kicked things off with a Caesar salad featuring lettuce that looked like it had given up and croutons so stale they might have doubled as gravel. Then came the fish tacos and grilled salmon, both of which smelled like they'd been through an extended stay under a pier. We ate just enough to give our home plumbing a legendary stress test. Dessert was an easy pass, as will be this entire establishment for the rest of time. Should have walked that extra block to Capital Grill. read more

I came her for some quick appetizers before an event. We were quickly greeted and seated in the bar area. We just missed happy hour but they have some great specials during that time. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip and the hummus plate. The hummus plate was amazing and had a ton of food. This place had a ton of regulars and the staff was really nice. It's a great place to bring a group or to stop by for happy hour after work! read more

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The potato skins were sooo good and everyone came out nice and hot and fresh. The service was quick and nice, as well as it was a great day to watch the Cardinals game. This place is different than any other place in Clayton but loved it even more than others. read more

CJ Mugg's - Cajun Pasta - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Bartenders not paying attention. I was there for 40 minutes and was only able to order 1 drink when it was only me and 2 other groups at the bar. read more

Happy hour from 4-7, good drinks, and great food. If you're downtown, I highly recommend them.

Happy hour 4-6p Monday - Friday. Discounted apps, beer, wells. The Cajun pasta is excellent and can be ordered in a small or large portion. read more

CJ Mugg's - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The food was great. I had a chicken Quesadilla and my wife had eggs Benedict. That's not why I am leaving a review though. Sarah at the bar is the absolute best. She was great with us and other customers, but what impressed me the most is how she dealt with her coworkers. It didn't matter if they made a simple mistake or did a great job, Sarah was always calm, cool, collected, and had something nice to say to them! I won't say what I do but I hire a lot of people. Sarah is one of the very best I have seen with customer service and interacting with coworkers. Kudos to you Sarah. You are simply exceptional. My mom was Sara so sorry if I misspelled your name! And thank you for making our day great! read more

I'm here in Clayton for training with my company. I decided I would try CJ Muggs. the hostess was great and seated me at the bar about 12:15 PM today (1/23/26). My server was an elderly blond haired woman, not friendly. I ordered a Po Boy shrimp sandwich (good, not great) and NE England clam chowder (pretty good). Multiple times I tried to get the attention of my server. But she completely ignored me (only 5 customers at the bar) and walked by me multiple times. I wanted to pay for my bill but she and the other servers were having too good if a time down at the other end of the bar. Eventually the hostess came over and I told her that I wanted to settle my bill. she told my server and assured me that mu server would help. my server walked down, took care of 2 other people on my side and then went back to the other side of the bar. After waiting another 10 minutes I left cash and a poor tip. most importantly I will never go back. read more

Food Specialty Apps Bayou Shrimp & Grits Creole Crawfish & Crab Cakes Service Very attentive. Went around 1450 on Saturday. Te within 2 minutes of seating. Ambiance Nice view of Downtown Clayton (featured). read more

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Was in town for my cousin's birthday and stopped by here as it was one of the only places open at 11. Was not disappointed at all. The cajun pasta is to die for and a massive portion size. Service was a bit slow as there was only one lady working the whole floor and bar, but she was still very nice and accommodating. They do keep the place very cold, or at least they did when we were there so keep that in mind. You may want to bring a jacket. Bar gives off a nice Cheers or old time vibe. Def recommend it if you're downtown late and want some food. read more

CJ Mugg's - Cajun Pasta - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

My sister and I went to CJ Muggs early before a meeting. We were both starving so we ordered the potato skins. The waitress was nice and asked if we wanted the happy hour size... say no more! My sister asked the waitress for some recommendations, but we both ended up with the Cajun pasta. It was delicious! I ordered the large size and ate the leftovers the next day for lunch. I love that CJ Muggs has been a place that can accommodate our group meetings every month. The staff are so friendly and knowledgable. While we were there, there were other work holiday parties or happy hours and we were still able to enjoy our dinner and meeting. The noise was not a problem with the number of large groups. read more

My sister and I stopped in to grab a quick dinner. The staff that helped us was friendly and knew a lot about the menu. We started with the potato skins and they were good. My sister and I both got the Cajun pasta. Highly recommend, it was very good and just the right amount of spiciness! This is a chill place and will probably be back for a bite. read more

CJ Mugg's - Potato Skins - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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Stopped in for lunch after a morning of shopping with my wife and mother-in-law. They had soup & salad and I went with the green chile burger. They liked the salads and especially the clam chowder. My burger was very good and the green chile was outstanding! Freshly roasted and rough chopped. They had a couple craft brews I hadn't tried yet so was glad to add a couple new ones to my list. It's a cool old spot but certainly could use some new ceiling tiles and flooring. Our server was taking care of the entire floor and was amazing. read more

This place is just outstanding. The atmosphere, service and food is great, and it's a charming dive-like atmosphere. The whole place has a musty, old smell, but it adds to the charm in my opinion. Older buildings have older smells, I guess. Otherwise, a great place to eat at! read more

My boyfriend and I went by CJs on a whim today around 4 PM. Our service initially was lagging but our waitress apologized for the wait and we had no further issues the rest of our meal. Inside the ambiance appears to be very much like a run down dive bar. There is outdoor patio seating available for those seeking to escape the inside. As for the food, my partner got the buffalo chicken melt with fries and said it was delicious. I got the small portion of the seafood gumbo and a side house salad. The salad was delicious, croutons and ranch dressing both tasted homemade. However, the gumbo was very bland! It tasted like I was eating spicy refried beans. read more

CJ Mugg's - Seafood Gumbo - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I don't give very many five-star ratings, but CJ Muggs deserves one because they deliver exactly what they promise: really good comfort food in a casual atmosphere. In over 25 years of living in St. Louis, I've never eaten at CJ Mugg's, but I'm adding it to my list of fast and reliable casual eateries! Met up with a large group on a weeknight, and the place was full but not overly crowded. Our server, Rachel, was very attentive and showed up right on time whenever anyone joined the group. Food service was fast in spite of the huge variation of orders, and everything came out more or less together. Just the right amount of service -- fast and available when we needed her, but she never once asked anyone "How is everything?" while their mouth was full. (LOL!) Food was really tasty, especially when you consider the price point. No lack of quality, and proportion sizes are generous but not wasteful. I'm really happy this place exists, because all-American pub fare (you won't find fries in duck fat, drizzled with truffle oil and dotted with squid ink on this menu!) in an all-American pub seems to be kind of a dying breed. CJ Muggs is the real deal. (There are also healthier choices on the menu. Nice variety.) read more

Great service. Food was just okay. We had steak salad and the steak was cold. My friend had salmon the portion is small

I love CJ Mugg's. I will admit I have nostalgia when I go here since my aunt and uncle who passed have their own plaque at the bar. It says, Randy & Lisa. They visited a lot. I can understand why too. The menu is large and everything is delicious! I've had many items on the menu. My favorite is the pad Thai. Yummy. There is live music every Saturday and it's always good. This place is absolutely solid and the staff are always friendly and amazing. read more

Too hot to eat on the patio today. No one was brave enough to eat outside at CJ Muggs tonight. I am sure the waitress were glad. We alway enjoy our meals here. Have been here several times and cannot ever remember getting a bad meal. Tip: Always ask for a bread basket. Sometimes if you just order a sandwich, they do not automatically bring it out. It is warm rolls with this type of pimiento butter(really good). My husband got his usual, the Muffalato and I ordered the Smoked Turkey Panini. Their house smoked turkey is very tasty. I love this sandwich because you just cannot go wrong with anything that has gouda on it. The fries are pretty tasty as well. They are skinny fries and they give you a bunch! They have a nice big bar and serve up some good craft cocktails that are reasonably priced at around $8. The dining room has a lot of character to it. Great for date night or dinner with the family: Waitresses are nice, tentative and helpful. If you cannot find street parking there is a nice big community parking lot/garage nearby. We will definitely be back. read more

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Maybe I'm missing something from these negative reviews-the service was above average-the food was above average. The grass fed burger was perfectly done at medium and the accompanying fries were good. If you desire more salt, ASK instead of leaving a negative review because they don't dump a salt container on them-go to McDonald's if you want that. The burger certainly wasn't oozing with juice at medium but had great flavor. Haters will hate because they are sad humans but it is what it is. I'd certainly recommend. read more

Came to dinner from out of town and was excited to try the Cajun pasta. The reviews seemed good, and my mouth was watering for it. Once I got it, I thought it would've been slamming because of the presentation, but after one bite, I knew I was wrong. Now, the sauce is very flavorful, but the food tastes as if it were cooked without any seasoning. The flavorful sauce was not enough to overshadow the unseasoned meat, veggies, and seafood. I'm not going to say that it was nasty but I will say that it was not seasoned and salt and pepper didn't help. I've added a picture for reference. read more

CJ Mugg's - Cajun pasta - American Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

The food is horrendous. In short, there were 3 nights in a row where eating at CJ Muggs was the only option i had. So, this criticism is not isolated to one experience. I want to clarify that the staff were all nice and friendly, but the food was of some of the poorest quality i have ever had. Here are some sunmaries: 1) i wasnt expecting much from the pad thai, but i was next-level-bad. It tasted like pumpkin pie and had almost the same consistency. The noodles were far too overcooked. 2) the burger i got was cooked perfectly to the medium level i requested, but the beef patty had no juices to it. Imagine cooking the same burger on 3 seperate occasions. That is how dry it was. I needed eztra water to get it down. The fix for the restaurant is easy; stop using lean beef. Lean beef, low sodium, etc are for people who have given up on life. I'm here to live, eat, drink, and do all the things. Keep your lean beef. 3) the french fries were ok, but its hard to mess up those. They definitely needed salt. All of the foods needed salt, even the ones with bacon. They also needed more, better, and correct spices. Which leads to... 4) the pasta carbonara was also vapid. It tasted almost like nothing. Again, the pasta was overcooked. I need to clarify that i prefer soft (i.e., non-al dente) noodles. Their noodles were just mushy. Since the pasta was seasoned poorly, i added a lot of salt and pepper. I expect pepper to be in a white sauce on pasta, however, it's not necessary. The only valid replacement is that you should offer good pepper to the patrons who order those kinds of dishes. All they had was pre-ground table pepper, which had no lid, so it is always absorbing the smells and the moisture from the environment. It would be more respectable to have nothing on the table, compared to something that used to be pepper. My recommendation is that, if you are looking for food after 9pm in this area, either pack a lunch or go to bed hungry. You'll be much better for avoiding CJ Muggs. read more