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.

Tried this place for lunch and wow! Fried spinach - like eating air but so tasty with a bit of salt…read moreand lemon. My wife had chicken piccata which she loved and the side of veggies was cooked perfectly. I had my favorite veal marsala. This was the most unique take on this dish in all my years of eating it - peppers, tomatoes and a bit of marinara in the sauce. Very different, very good. The marinara on the side of pasta was amazing. Prices are so reasonable. Definitely a keeper!

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.

I have been wanting to try here for a long time. I decided to do an happy hr and it did not…read moredisappoint. Happy hr is from 2:30p -5:30p. Great hours for the working class. FYI only at the bar does this menu exist. Reservations online is easy to book for a table. This property is beautiful. Open and covered patio. Waterfalls and beautiful flowers surround the area. Plenty of covered tables to block the sun. Inside has bar area , restaurant area and party area. Building is spacious and sultry lit. Bar area has plenty of seating. Staff friendly. I ordered off the happy hour menu chicken slider which were meaty and fresh. Caesar salad and a lavender martini. This meal was 20 bucks. Worth every cent.

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???

I had a great experience! Raquelle…read moreHeather Molly were of excellent service specifically.

I absolutely love this location and I know this is a chain restaurant, but it is one that really…read moreknows how to do things and have owned their recipes and wine program to a fine art. I love the sparkling wine flight, they're sparkling. Red is absolutely delicious. Everything I have ordered here has been exceptional and the shrimp and grits are my favorite, which they don't offer at the Saint Peters location. Other stands out are the pistachio, crusted grouper, the pretzel crusted pork chop, and a prime churrasco steak. Service is always exceptional and their desserts are worth ordering so save some room!

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.

Outstanding food. Had the Risotto Sapori Del Mare. One of the very best dishes I have had in…read moresome time. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sapore and look forward to getting back there the next time I am in town.

We came here years ago for Valentine's Day and finally returned. Wow, we forgot how good it was…read more My husband claims one of the best steaks in STL so take with that what you will.

The food was great. What lacked was the service! Only saw our server twice... then come time to…read moreleave my girlfriend asked for a box. Waitress takes the plate and brings the box back. The burger is completely spilled everywhere. Overly disappointed by a restaurant that looked so good on the outside...

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!

We thought this place would be fun for our 5 yo grandson. As it turned out he doesn't like root…read morebeer, however he sure enjoyed eating the ice cream off the top of my float. Esp because he got dessert first. Who doesn't like that? The smiley fries and cheese pizza did meet his approval. And he is very "particular" eater. I got the Green Goddess Salad which was delicious. My husband enjoyed his patty melt. All of us took food home because we ate so much ice cream! Our waiter was meh. We had to wait quite awhile for some items, easy t hi gs like child's beverage.