Today my bestie and I took a trip down to Kimmswick and made a stop at the Blue Owl Restaurant &…read moreBakery for lunch. It had been years since we had visited, and we were excited to spend the day walking around the little town and enjoying a meal at one of the places it's known for. We arrived around 11 a.m., and it was the perfect timing. There was plenty of parking, and we were able to walk right in and get seated. After lunch, we spent about an hour shopping around town, and when we came back through, the parking lot was packed and the sidewalks were much busier. I would definitely recommend arriving earlier if you want a more relaxed experience. Even though it was August, the weather was surprisingly beautiful, with temperatures in the low 70s, so we decided to sit out on the veranda. It was such a great choice. The view was peaceful, there was a nice breeze, and it felt like we were enjoying lunch somewhere special rather than just sitting inside a busy restaurant. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Our waitress was wonderful--very attentive and friendly. We must have been on the same wavelength because every time I asked for her opinion between two choices, she picked the exact one I was already leaning toward without me telling her. Her recommendations were spot on! We both ordered the trio, which allows you to choose three items from a selected menu. We each started with the white chili, and it was perfect for the cooler summer day. It was warm, comforting, and full of flavor. For my main dish, I chose the turkey melt on a croissant. The croissant was flaky, buttery, and absolutely delicious. I'm trying to cut back on carbs, but that plan went out the window because it was just too good. I did save half of the sandwich for the ride home, but there was no way I was leaving that croissant behind! My bestie ordered the chicken salad croissant, and she loved it as well. She said the chicken salad was flavorful, moist, and delicious, and the croissant made it even better. Of course, we couldn't leave without trying dessert. The Blue Owl is famous for their Levee High Apple Pie, but neither of us were really craving apple pie that day. Instead, we went inside to look at the dessert display, and that might have been the hardest decision of the whole visit. Everything looked amazing! I was torn between the chocolate cream pie and the French silk, and ultimately chose the French silk. It was very smooth and rich, and the flavor was delicious. My only complaint was that I personally would have preferred more whipped cream on top, and the crust was a little firmer than I like. It wasn't bad at all--it just wasn't my favorite dessert choice. If I went back, I would probably try something different next time. My bestie chose the gooey butter cheesecake, and that one was a winner. The crust was made from a gooey butter cookie, and it was such a unique and delicious twist. Overall, we had such a great day in Kimmswick. It was the perfect little escape before summer ends and school starts back up. A beautiful walk through a charming town, great conversation with a best friend, and a delicious meal made for a wonderful day. We're already looking forward to coming back!

This was my friend and I first time going to this bakery. We were excited to eat here but the wait…read morewas long, we came during lunch time on Saturday. Therefore we opted to get the bakery to go. The staff were nice and friendly. We ordered our bakery items and walked around this town to explore this town for a little bit. The bakery items, taste great and made in house.

Two long term friends and I met for dinner & drinks here. We were dressed casually and I felt we…read morewere fine, but most of the diners seemed dressed for a semi formal date. Not having been here before I had called ahead and asked for a table close to the entry as one of our party has an illness and not as mobile as he'd like. I was pleased with the table that they had reserved for us and the hostess didn't mention why we got that table, imo that was classy as I had hoped they wouldn't bring it up. It just looked like we got lucky and got a table a bit larger than needed and near the front without being obvious. We had drinks brought out and I had the amore spritzer suggested by the server. It was larger than expected and fairly strong, great taste. The other two drinks were just standard gin & tonic and a beer. All three dinners were excellent: my lobster ravioli, calamari, and chicken Romano. The house salads were very good, as was the shared slice of cheesecake that ended our dinner. The food & drinks were excellent, the server was great interacting with us and doing some give and take, and it was not overly expensive. In cost this would be a 3 out of 4 or a 3.5 out of 5 if the top number was higher expense for a restaurant. Without a doubt I would go back on a date if I was looking to impress.

We had dinner here every month before COVID. It was always a great dinner, veal and chicken - no…read moreknife needed. Salads are tender greens and sautéed spinach melt in your mouth. Finally got back tonight and we're floored with the incredible food. Al Limone Veal, fork tender, grouper special (the best prepared fish we ever had - thanks Chef Tiko) Dining area has a beautiful renovation. Elon - best bartender and great drinks and even greater pours. Thank you Albin (owner) you're so welcoming and congrats on a winning restaurant all around! Making this our night out every other week. It will not disappoint!

Another fabulous meal! This time we introduced some of my family to the place. They really enjoyed…read moretheir meals too. They are willing to accommodate gluten free diets and even make small substitutions in a dish. My one pet peeve is when they tell you the specials but don't tell you the price. That would have saved my sister the heart attack she had upon seeing how much her scallops cost. (64) Ha. Most of the time if you really want it you will get the dish but tell people the price up front. The ambiance here is very nice. Looks very Italian.

Wonderful atmosphere and great menu. Excellent in every way. Must recommend the Sea bass which…read morewas outstanding. Would recommend reservations for weekends. The service was superior from the Bartender, our waiter Jimmy, the food runner and bus staff! Lovely evening in Kirkwood

We met my buddy and his wife for Sunday dinner, walked in and first impressions always matter. Very…read morenice place with an ambiance that could only mean fine dining and drinks! I had the grilled chicken sandwich and house salad with vinaigrette house dressing. She had the French dip and same salad. Chicken sandwich was charbroiled to perfection and topped with the perfect bacon and garnishes. I enjoyed every bite. Her French dip looked to be the perfect medium rare and came on a fresh French bread. My buddy and his wife both ordered the pork chops. 2 chops smothered in peppers, onions and the most rich gravy that could be a meal in itself. I had the bread pudding for dessert which was amazing....i can't believe I ate the whole thing!! Greta place, great service!!

We went for a late lunch and ordered two steak dinners along with appetizers…read more I have read on previous reviews that the flash fried spinach was delicious. Hmm, I found it interesting. it reminded me of air popped spinach that was very light and crunchy without a lot of taste. I believe I burned calories of the spinach just by chewing it! I encourage people to try it, just because it is so different. It makes a beautiful presentation. The steak was pretty good and the vegetable medley was delicious along with the salad. The next time I go, I will order the vegetables and the salad and try the toasted raviolis as an appetizer. The drive to Hawthorne Inn is beautiful from Eureka. Drive slowly and enjoy the serenity of the farms and beautiful homes along the way.

Visiting from Los Angeles and had a wonderful birthday dinner here. Evan provided excellent service…read moreand recommended delicious options. The crispy shrimp lettuce wraps with cashew sauce...AMAZING! Pork chop was delicious and so was the crab, shrimp &!lobster bisque. I also enjoyed their Ceasar salad and loved that the dressing was different (not your usual anchovy base...thank goodness) Star of the show was definitely the pear drop martini. Highly addictive. I wanted to take more pics but I was so busy enjoying my meal.

I'm a CH member, and dine at many locations during my travels, with that I've come to expect a…read morecertain level of CH quality and consistency and usually they all deliver. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark. The short rib risotto was swimming in gravy and under-seasoned, and the potstickers weren't up to their usual standard. They had much less slaw than normal, and the texture felt overcooked and tougher than expected. That said, our server, the margarita, Nightjar Old Fashioned, barbacoa quesadillas, and tempura were all excellent. What surprised me most, was walking into both the tasting room / restaurant entrance and seeing it filled with boxes and inventory. I've never seen that at a CH property before. It made for a poor first impression here, and really took away from the overall experience. It left me wondering why management hasn't found a better way to handle inventory before service or keep it out of guest-facing spaces.

Very good and quick service. Yoselyn took great care of us. And check out the floats! The kids…read moreloved them.

Fitz's is a fun, family friendly place. This location is huge! Good for groups with plenty of…read moreseating. Staff are friendly and get you seated fast. I get their dirt root beer on tap in a frosty mug and YUM! I forgot how much I loved their root beer. So many options on the food menu! I have had one if the wraps and roast beef sandwich. Both times I took leftovers home for a second meal. They really pack on the meat. Don't forget to order a root beer float, but it is also giant size so bring some friends to share! It looks like they have a smaller, private room for a large group and a small game room that's great for kids. Bring your large group, big appetite and love for ice cold root beer and come to Fitz's SoCo!

Food was amazing!! Service was fast and great even with being pretty packed for a Saturday night!…read moreThe patio is BEAUTIFUL during the day and even more beautiful at night, especially with all the lights and the waterfall!!! Everything was so lovely!

Went for a bday celebration. The service was good. We had to ask for water refills a couple…read moretimes. But there was a waiter that when I requested butter for the bread came a little too late as everyone else ate the bread. He just got us more bread- that was a nice touch. They also had a special bday card on the table. The food was good. We ordered bread, salad soup, and our main was the beef medallions. The bread was good. Came with a butter beurreblanc i didnt care for. But thats ok bc the waiter brought me regular butter. The steak was good but i didnt love the sauce. Salad was nice & they split our portions as we were sharing the salad. Overall good experience. Worst part was the restaurant was so loud it was hard to have a conversation. It was a weekend evening so maybe week days are better???

After researching breakfast places I haven't been to, I decided this would be a good place to check…read moreout. I was surprised to see it tucked away in the strip and had it not been for the sign, I def would have missed it. When I first walked in, I was greeted immediately and shown to a table. I happened to be one of five people there (2 couples), so it's nice to know there are other early risers like myself. Prior to coming, I looked at the menu online so I'd have an idea of what I wanted once I went. I stuck with water and got the scrambled combo with cheddar, spinach, and green peppers. It also comes with potatoes and your choice of toast, a biscuit, or an English muffin. I got the sourdough toast. One of the plus sides to being an early riser is that the places you go aren't packed, which means you'll get your food quicker. Mine came out in record timing (then again it helps when you're 1 of 5 people there, 4 of which already have their food). The first couple bites were meh. Once I sprinkled salt and pepper, it was like the eggs and potatoes came to life! The toast was as I expected (good), then again, I have yet to taste sourdough that wasn't good. Overall, my server was kind and attentive. The vibe of the restaurant was as quiet and cozy, then then again, it could have been the fact that his was 8:15 am. Regardless, I liked it enough to want to return!

Food is always fresh and good and reasonably priced. They could use one more server to help out.read more