The BF and I came here for date night and also stayed for amateur comedy hour…read more A small dive bar in south city with friendly employees and a limited cocktail menu. The worst aspect is the ventilation which needs much work. We came out smelling so greasy and smokey. We seated ourselves and waited a minute for our waitress to assist us. She kept saying she was new, that it was like her second day or something and didn't quite know the menu. She also didn't know how to make a drink, with that being the case why are you allowed to make any cocktails. If you have a limited cocktail menu but an extensive bar selection you would think their cocktail specials were on point. Nooooo. The BF tried a margarita special and it was awful. I tried a special crafted cocktail that was cool that our waitress asked the guy bartending to specially make because she had no clue about what I was talking about. I hate going to a spot where I make drinks better than the bartenders on hand and that's your job. The BF ordered the the garlic burger and I ordered the Korean wings which NEVER came out because our waitress forgot to order them. So I shared food with the BF. The burger was extremely underwhelming, not seasoned at all. How do you specialize in burgers and mess that up. The best item we ate was the fries and the comedy show was good. I love dinner and entertainment. We are burger enthusiast and if this what your restaurant specializes in I expect to be wowed. We saw all the social media hype surrounding this place and were so excited to try them. To find out it was ALL just hype is a real let down. No we will not be returning, the burgers and service speak for themselves.

Rip Tres Equis; Bienvenidos Smash Em's…read more After much anticipation and an impromptu visit, I was finally able to check this place out. They're known for their smash burgers and seasoned fries. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the food bc I had dinner plans, but I did stay for a couple drinks. They have a great selection of spirits and cocktail specials. My friend got a tequila sunrise, so I followed suit. The pour was quite generous, I must say, and I'm def not complaining. The drink was smooth, with the perfect amount of tequila and sweetness. The bartenders working were both friendly and sociable. The vibe was relaxed and is a great alternative when things get too crazy at the dam. While I only got drinks, I'll for sure be back. The smells alone (all good of course) will have you lingering back!

Needed a last minute place to grab some food before a concert and was not disappointed with this…read morepick! I got the ride the lightning burger and it was definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had. Will be coming back and bringing others next time!

Hands down best burger and dessert I've ever had ! Very friendly and fast service as well . Will…read moredefinitely be stopping back by when traveling through again .

The best burger spot in town! We always love visiting Mac's! From their covered dog friendly patio…read moreto entertainment for kids - they have everything you could need! Their service is always so fast and their employees are incredibly kind. As soon as we got there, the bartender brought Kylie a bowl of ice water. We ordered our food and it was out in probably 10 minutes. Inside, there are several toys and books to keep kids entertained and you are welcome to bring them onto the patio. The patio also has a large Connect 4 that people can play while waiting for their food and drinks. It's such a family friendly space (dogs too!) and we feel Incredibly welcome every time we visit. They also have a kids menu which includes the yummiest homemade mac and cheese! They also have a small boutique section inside that sells all local items! So cool!

Mac's Local Eats was a fun stop. We tried the Lumberjack and the Split Open and Melt with fries and…read moreonion rings. The burgers are super thin with really crispy edges, so if you like that style of smashburger, you'll probably love them. I liked the Split Open and Melt more than the Lumberjack, and the onion rings were probably my favorite side. We also had the watermelon lemonade, which was sour, punchy, and really refreshing. It was very kid friendly too. They had books for kids to read at the table, which was a nice touch, and the whole place had a relaxed, casual feel. It is a little pricey for burgers and fries, but overall we had a good experience.

The food was really good and hot me and my family enjoyed it the ambience was really goodread more

Nice atmosphere! When they first opened, I was really put off by all the taxidermy animals on the…read morewall, but eventually I the food, the great service, and the overall relaxed atmosphere won me over. However, if you have a strong fear of taxidermy animals, definitely stay away. Other than that, the food is really worth it. They have amazing burgers and the tandoori wings are amazing. I'm really not a bone-in wing person, but these are so excellent they make that detail irrelevant for me. Great place!

We were looking for a lunch bite to eat for a hungry carnivore adult, a gluten intolerant adult and…read morea vegetarian adult. After looking at a handful of menus on the street, we de died on Good Company. Service was great. Very attentive. They immediately asked if we had any dietary issues and then promptly after hearing out needs, made a handful of recommendations. We started with the cauliflower. It was excellent the light sauce and pine nuts really made this dish top notch. The vegetarian and GF adults then split the Caesar salad and the squash seasonal salad. Both were so flavorful, filling and entirely unique. If you're a salad eater, I'd highly recommend either one of these. The carnivore in our group ordered the Italian beef with French fries. Unfortunately they were out of the Italian beef so he had to settle on the wings. The wings were a solid lunch after an appetizer, but the sauce was not what was expected. Overall, the menu is simple, maybe 15 items in total and they probably need to have more for carnivores who are looking for something other than a hamburger and not too heavy for lunch. But for the other 2 in our group, we walked out super satisfied.

First time in and I was underwhelmed by the service but the food was good and at the end we got a…read moreglimpse of what service could be. We arrived for a late lunch around 3:15ish. There were a few people in the dining area and a person at the bar. Our host welcomed us and asked if we had a reservation, we did not. He led us to a table and indicated our server would be with us shortly. We reviewed the menu and reading about them and their philosophy, the menu, the drink options and so forth. One of the staff behind the bar came and took our order. I stuck with water and we ordered chicken wings to share, I also got the Cucumber Tomato Salad for my meal, it sounded so fresh! Chicken wings came out fairly quick; delivered by the host who seated us. They were really good. The skin was crisp and the buffalo sauce a good flavor. We both enjoyed them. They came with a Green Goddess dressing, I am not a fan of that dressing, but the wings were good on their own. My salad came out and it was as refreshing as it sounded! It was the half salad, and it was a generous portion. Cornichon, Oven-Roasted Tomato, Crispy Shallot, Chopped Egg, and Dill Buttermilk dressing. It was perfectly dressed, and great proportions on the ingredients. My daughter ordered the Patty Melt advertised on Union Loafers bread and that clinched it for her. She indicated it was very good. The food was delivered by someone other than our server. After our food was delivered no one came back to check on us and we waited quite a while before we could get someone's attention to bring boxes and our check. While we were waiting the employees were setting up for dinner service, adding mini aperitif style glasses and then a couple came in for an early dinner and their server was so awesome, he came over and chatted with them offering samples of some kind of alcohol, he was so friendly! If we had been a little later and had him for a server, it would have changed our whole experience! We both commented that on our way out after we had eventually got settled up

The food was great ... but honestly it's the service that sticks out most in my mind as I'm writing…read morethis review! My husband and I were staying nearby at the Cheshire, and we walked over to Hi-Pointe Drive-In for a quick bite before a concert. We came around 4 PM, which was kind of an off time, but the entire team was incredibly welcoming with some great menu recommendations. You order at the counter, and then your food is brought to your table hot and fresh. I ordered the Double Burger with cheddar and all the fixin's, along with some of their special sauce. I also got a side of the sweet potato tots and the "Oreo Speedwagon" milkshake. My burger was cooked perfectly and loaded up with toppings, and their special sauce is light and mustardy. The sweet potato tots were warm and crispy, and the milkshake washed everything down perfectly. I'd absolutely recommend this spot to visitors and locals alike. Be sure to read the historic plaque on your way in, too!

This is a really cool place! Since this was my first time visiting, I kept my order pretty simple…read more I tried the single burger with an order of fries and a strawberry lemonade. The burger was really good. I was surprised by how fast I ate it! lol The fries were nice and thick but a little over seasoned with salt. The lemonade was okay. Not what I was expecting. I'd go for a shake or a soda next time. This venue is a great spot to bring the family to. They have some menu options for kids and, I think they would like the scene.

My 5 rating is relationship to this is a gas station hamburger. Or let me say smash burger. Cheese…read moreautomatically accompanies it along with lettuce tomato and onion. It was a great burger although a bit salty. We tried 2 different types of fries: garlic and regular. Not too much difference btwn them as the garlic was mild.

I order through door dash & didn't realize this place was in a gas station but regardless the…read moreburgers were great and the fries were really good & hot (my husband was pleasantly surprised). Their burgers were pretty damn tasty!

I was disappointed, if not surprised, to see that this wasn't an anachronistically sexist '00s-era…read moretheme restaurant à la Hooters or Tilted Kilt. Otherwise, I have no notes. This place makes a good cheeseburger. Well, maybe a few notes. I figured I'd get either a beer or a milkshake with my burger. I didn't see any milkshakes on the menu, so that made my decision to drink easy enough. Not that I needed one. I did see a number of ridiculous-sounding desserts, including something called a bacon cookie. But technically I'm training for a marathon, the fact that I'm out here drinking beer and eating ginormous cheeseburgers notwithstanding. Also, it cost like $10. I'll never truly recover from just what I paid for my burger and fries. But trust that I will be back, if only to see what some of these things even are. I might try the entire menu before it's all said and done with. We can only hope that this place doesn't suffer the same fate as the Pi that was in this same location. Keep Barack Obama as far away from here as possible. His successor Joe Brandon's influence is evident in the pricing. Burgers will run you upwards of $20, but they do come with free fries. Uh, thank you? Well, I guess they come with a free side. You could opt for applesauce, if you want to. I had to talk a girl I was with (but not really "with," natch) out of getting the applesauce. She's welcome. You're also given the option of getting your fries dusted with herbs and Parmesan cheese. One of the guys from my running group got that and seemed to love it, to a degree that was honestly kinda gross. They do the thing like at Five Guys where they give you a truly insane amount of fries as if they're doing you a favor, like they didn't just run your pockets. The fries are roughly the same size and shape as the fries at McDonald's, and they're nearly as good, which is the highest compliment you can pay anything. The burgers are on another level. They're ginormous steakhouse burgers, rather than the smash burgers that are all the rage everywhere else and have been since Mumford & Sons were climbing the charts and guys were walking around dressed like lumberjacks. The beef is just ground chuck, not some weird blend containing short rib, filet mignon and what have you. But it must be a good-quality ground chuck. That cow must have been fed only the finest industrial waste and words of encouragement. You're given the option of selecting your own toppings, like at a Fuddruckers, or ordering one of their bizarre-sounding specialty burgers. I like the idea of building my own burger, but picking the right toppings would have been entirely too anxiety inducing. It may have caused me to have to go on those meds they give members of Gen Z who spent too much time on TikTok. I'm already dealing with body-image issues as it is. The problem with such elaborately crafted menu items is that it's hard to know what any of them are really like without seeing and tasting them. What if I ordered the En Fuego and it came out looking like an actual pile of garbage put together by someone who, uh... doesn't have any business making sandwiches? That's kinda what it sounds like. I figured I'd go with one of the small handful of specialty burgers that had bacon on them, and I landed on the Ride the Lightning. In addition to the bacon, er, maple candied bacon, it comes with some sort of blueberry compote and a brie spread that turns all gooey due to the warmth of the burger. It looks positively inappropriate when they bring it out to you, and it's got a taste to match. No Diddy. The blueberry jam or whatever, which seems like it might be kinda weird, really sets it off. The bacon, which, on a burger, can be an afterthought, was great. Surprisingly, all of the toppings serve to accentuate the flavor of the meat, rather than cover it up. As ridiculous as some of these menu items sound, they seem to have put real thought into them. They're not out here playing games.

3.5 On a Fri day…read morearound 2 PM Wasn't crowded at all & seated immediately. Cute space on the corner with plenty of seating and open windows. Plenty of TVs and a bar. Our waitress was nice and helpful overall. I got a sweet tea (very sweet) with lemon I did a BOY which you mark on a sheet of paper. I'm typically a smash burger person, this one is huge to me and it was cooked really really well. Perfect medium. The extras come mostly come on the side unless they are cooked which I appreciate. I did mark spring mix and didn't get any, but really made no difference. (I did order cheese and took it off as it didn't look appealing to me) The Texas toast was the best part for me although the bottom half was soggy, I ate both top half's and saved the others for leftovers. The fries were wonderfully hot. BBQ sauce was okay. Overall a cool meal.

Jack Nolen's is hands down my favorite burger spot to visit during the day!…read more Their burgers beat any chain restaurant burger or anything you could grab from the store and make at home. They're just THAT good. The loaded fry options are also amazing and honestly one of the biggest reasons I keep coming back. The bar is perfect if you want to catch a game, grab some drinks, or just have a casual day or night out with friends. The atmosphere is always fun, but if I'm being honest, I'm coming for the burger and fries every single time. My only wish is that they would extend their hours to better match some of the surrounding bars in Soulard. I feel like they'd get even more business from people looking for a late night burger and fries. Overall, Jack Nolen's is a must for me when I'm craving a really good burger!

When you arrive at Jack Nolen's the storefront is very unassuming. One does immediately notice the…read morenice patio/beer garden out back though, which looked nice. When you enter Jack Nolen's it prides itself on the dive bar vibe in all the good ways. The bar, dining area, and restrooms are clean and well-kept. Menu is mostly burgers, sandwiches, and their unique take on French fries and a few other unique sides. It all sounded good. Ultimately I had to try a burger and fries and they both met the high expectations I had going into this place (they're described as having the best smash burgers in STL). The beer was good - cold, crisp - you can tell the draft lines are clean. However the most impressive thing about this establishment was the staff (Jen & Kristen, maybe?). Efficient. Courteous. Very friendly. Treated the guests like an actual guest. Very well done. If I had to offer a criticism about this place, it seems if you don't sit at the bar, you have to place your food and drink orders at the bar (rather than having a server). I do believe they run your food though.

Nummy food! Service? Well, one orders on an iPad, and the food is brought out. Not a lot of…read moreservice, but the food was GREAT. The brewery ambiance is good also and if it hadn't been so hot, I probably would've sat on the back patio. Would like to get back here, when I've got a bigger appetite. I was just getting something to fill a small void before a play at The Marcelle.

Truly delicious! It's the perfect spot for a delicious burger, especially to accompany a beer from…read moreBlue Jay! Once you walk in the entrance of the brewery, you're met with iPads to put in an order for Farm Spirit. They have lots of different options: burgers, chicken schnitzel, sides like potatoes crispy Brussels sprouts, gumbo, onion petals, union loafers pretzels, cheese dip, and more. Vibe is super chill and accompanies Blue Jay well. My burger was fantastic- smash patties that were crispy on the edges. The potatoes were good- they come with a chive salsa verde for a bit of a kick. They're also in Tower Grove for the farmers market- can't wait to stop and get some food on opening day!