Savory crepe was big and delicious. The indoor seating area is really comfortable (choice of chairs…read moreor couches). Outdoor seating has foosball and giant jenga. Super cool place and great crepes.

Wonderful customer service, clean well maintained facility. Great amazing crepes really delicious…read more I would come back every day if I could

Can we do six stars? I have nothing but good things to say about The Drawing Board! The staff is…read morestellar and the food is AMAZING--especially that Medart Burger, a dish with a rich (and kinda greasy) Saint Louis history. Sidewinder Fries are spiral-cut wedges that come with just enough seasoning. The falafel pita is a great vegetarian choice... seriously, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. There's always a nice selection of craft beers on tap for about $7/pour, as well as a smattering of AB products and other national brands in cans. Beer is wonderfully cold. The bar is well-stocked--especially with local spirits--and the bartenders here know their stuff, making drinks to order and advising what to try if you ask. I'm usually interested in trying a gin or bourbon I haven't had, and they're quick to make recommendations and talk about what's on the shelf. The Drawing Board has a nice-sized bar area with pool tables, darts, and chalkboards, as well as a cool patio. There's a small parking lot on the east (right side of the building), as well as ample street parking just west of the bar on Oak Hill. If you like pub trivia, drop by on a Thursday and test your knowledge and memory!

This is a definition of a dive bar vibe but without the bar looking in rough shape. I didn't get to…read moretry the food (not hungry) but supposedly their burgers are fantastic according to my friend who was with me. It's on the smaller side, reminding me of places in my new home of SF, so anticipate seats/tables could fill up quickly. Parking is very limited, I got lucky to get a spot, so on a weekend evening I'd consider ride share otherwise you may be stuck parking blocks away. Beer was reasonably priced at $4-$5 for domestic. There was a group of people playing Magic The Gathering which was intriguing.

Get a reservation or get there early…read more I had a BEAUTIFUL Sunday morning here. I checked the reservation online and they had a 10 AM opening and a line before they were even open. We sat outside , our server was wonderful and they were so helpful and accommodating. First I ordered the Dive Bar Coffee which just wasn't for me so i got the Dottie (with the good crunchy ice) instead and it was wonderful! (They even took the first one off and i didn't even ask, thoughtful. ) Food was delicious. My Hashbrown was delicious and crispy and seasoned and mm. And the salmon was yummy. My date got the baked eggs and loved it as well (they make their bread so will be back just to have bread). We also got the ButterScotch Budino for dessert. As someone who isn't a fan of pudding , this was goooooood. Salty, sweet and crumbling that cookie into it (per their suggestion), worth it. Their menu is seasonal so check before you go, but definitely go.

Yet another restaurant that surprised me in St. Louis. They have good food here. Like, foodie food…read more So my next dinner lead me to Little Fox. A small plates restaurant that felt a little Italian. We make reservations and show up to this place that looks like a neighborhood pub. Quaint, in the corner, inviting light shining through medium sized windows. Inside, the vibes were a hybrid of someone's very nice dining room and an old western saloon. I know that's almost nonsensical, but the vibes were good. We felt right at home. Service was spot on. The server was very nice and new the menu pretty well. The food came out tapas style, so when something was ready, it just came right out. I like that. I like the periods where there are so many plates on the table at one time that it's overwhelming. What's what eating is all about. As for the food itself, it was good. I'll give a little blurb on each thing, as not to wear out your eyeballs. Crispy Artichokes (sauce au vert​). These were fun and nice and crispy. Don't see artichokes like these very often. The sauce was a little weak, though. Didn't exactly go well with these fried little morsels. 'Nduja Croquetas (bomba rice, spicy prosciutto, fontina, grenada pepper aioli). Wow, now these little flavor bombs cannot be missed. Spicy sausage arancinis with a nice peppery aioli to dip. An intensely flavorful little dish that I loved. Can't find it on the menu, maybe it was seasonal, maybe it was a special, but we had a bone marrow French onion soup that was nice. The soup was good good. Very well developed flavors. The marrow bone was a little sloppy, though, and we got a transverse cut of bone, leaving very little marrow to access. Next were the Mussels (green garlic broth, Spanish vermouth, pickled peppers, spring onions, grilled LF bread). Very well cooked mussels, sitting in a lovely broth to dip your bread in. Ask for extra bread. But do not ask for extra of that sauce. That was really bad sauce. Sauce work seems to be this place's only weak point. Probably the biggest dish of the night, the Bolognese Bianco (Newman Farms pork & mushroom bolognese, bucatini, gremolata, parmigiano reggiano). This was a really nice pasta dish! Love those big, thicc bucatini noodles. Flavorful bolognese, great texture from the gremolata, and just cheesy enough to make this probably the most complete dish of the night. Then finally the Sea Scallops (ramp soubise, morel mushrooms, house-cured pancetta). Scallops were scored and cooked to look like fine art. Light scallops paired with nice umami from the morels and the pancetta, all tied together by that nice soubise. You don't see that very often either. We ended the meal with a Sticky Toffee Pudding (apple & date cake, apple brandy toffee, crème chantilly, marcona almond tuile). Chef's kiss. Such a delicate sponge with a nice date flavor. Then boom, the sweet boozy toffee, the creamy chantilly, the texture from the tuile. Every element helped make this a great dessert to end a great meal. Overall, another very pleasant surprise. This was a very good dinner, and I'll definitely come back if I'm ever in St. Louis again.

Press Pizza & Pasta was such a great find! The food was amazing. We ordered the Tagliatelle,…read morePappardelle, Bucatini, and the Toasted Raviolo pizza. Everything was delicious! I'd say it's definitely a "sharing" spot, which I love, perfect for a group of friends, but also great for solo entrées since the portions work either way. During my visit, there was a bit of a delay: our pizza dish took longer than our pastas, but our server handled it really well and stayed super sweet throughout. So, it didn't take away too much from the experience. Overall, this place is a hidden gem. I was surprised it wasn't busier, considering how great the food and service were. Just a heads-up: parking can be really tricky since it's neighborhood street parking, so if you get lucky, you get lucky. Definitely worth a visit!

Lived walking distance from press for about a year now. I have procrastinating on paying a visit…read morefor too long! It did not disappoint. I love love love me some carbonara. Theirs is top tier, and quite inventive. First, some pillows gnocchis are latching onto the savory, salty carbonara sauce. A bit of grate ricotta(i think) and egg yolk garnish this bad boy. Tons of textures colliding so every bite is an adventure of flavor and love. They tout handmade pastas, and some stuffed pizzas. I want to try their pies, but I fear the ricotta gnocchi will have me in a chokehold for months to come! No reservations, no pretense, just good food in a cozy spot!

I visited Crafted and it was such a fun, flavorful dining experience from start to finish. The…read morespace has a modern, energetic vibe that feels perfect for a casual night out or a laid-back date. Their menu is packed with creative tacos and shareables that make it easy to try a little bit of everything. Each dish came out fresh, vibrant, and full of bold flavors that really stood out. Service was friendly, quick, and attentive without being overbearing. You can tell they put real thought into both the ingredients and the overall guest experience. It's the kind of spot where you end up lingering longer than planned because you're enjoying yourself so much. It delivers a unique twist on tacos and small plates that keeps you coming back for more. Definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for great food and a great atmosphere in St. Louis.

Went for brunch They had bottomless bloodys for $12…read more Nothing special. Zing zang & vodka. Came in a small glass so had to request a few refills. The server was nice & did her best to chexk on us but she was making drinks & delivering food & had another large party. So service was slow at times. But she was kind & friendly. Ordered several things: Shrimp n grits Chicken biscuit Biscuits n gravy Falafel The grits were cheesy & tasty. The chicken biscuit & the home fry potatoes were ok. Tasted very greasy. Even the biscuit had been grilled & was greasy. The falafel had good flavor but they were crispy (maybe a little over done). It was cold in there- maybe because we were sat by the door but i had to keep my coat on. That is not ideal. Also their ceiling is like sprayed with something fluffy? It had a lot of dust bunnies. My friend was holding her hand over her drink afraid of the dust falling down.

Skeeter's deli and the best cheese pull! I ordered the grilled cheese and basically saw the light…read more My cheese pull was intense and dramatic, like Oscar-worthy dramatic. This isn't your sad cafeteria grilled cheese! This one had swag and they made it so fast! It was gooey, golden brown, and it had the perfect chew consistency. Please support spots in shared kitchens! The vibe is a cafe/shared kitchen! But we want them to become brick and mortar restaurants!

Came with some friends for dinner and drinks. Unfortunately their kitchen was closed so we weren't…read moreable to get anything to eat, but they still had beer! We got our drinks and headed outside to the patio which was gorgeous. We came early on a Monday and it was super empty. They let us bring in outside food because their kitchen was closed so we ordered a pizza. Super great.

St. Louis is lousy with these microbreweries--this part of town in particular, to the point where,…read moreas I ran the streets of the surrounding area, I was violently assaulted with what must be the smell of beer as it's being brewed. It's not altogether different from the smell of beer as it's coming back up, and it called to mind my illustrious, mostly-forgotten-at-this-point college years. I was suddenly compelled to listen to Cannibal Ox and watch certain videos that I'd pilfered from Kazaa, and it's probably for the best that I didn't have access to a circa 1998 Compaq Presario in that moment. The vibe in Bluewood Brewing is a lot classier. There's no "Iron Galaxy" over the PA. The lights are dimmed, which I imagine would be convenient if there was someone there you owed money to. I was particularly impressed with a long table on the patio. I remarked to a member of my running group that it almost certainly didn't come from IKEA. The wood was of too high a quality. The food menu is limited to a small selection of standard sports-bar fare, but this is not anywhere you'd go to watch the game. They might not have any TVs. Did they spend too much on the table? Also, they don't sell any beer in cans, that I'm aware of, which I generally prefer as someone who, as the evening progresses, is prone to dropping things. I went with something called Crush, which is an orange-flavored high-gravity IPA. It was the highest ABV selection on their regular beer menu, but it also costs a little bit more, so you're not really getting over on them--unless you thought to "pregame." I found it to be both less "stiff" than I was expecting and less orange-tasting, in a good way but also in a bad way, in that anything that fails to conform to expectation is at least somewhat disappointing. I was expecting paint thinner and orange juice. I got something that was balanced and flavorful. From the food menu, I got the daily special, which was a sort of elevated patty melt called the Stable Melt. It came with two all-beef patties, Swiss, caramelized onions and "Frisco" sauce on Union Loafers marbled rye, with your choice of chips or fries. It was $18, and as I was standing there a guy came out and changed the price to $19, presumably due to developments in the war with Iran. I was assured that I'd be "grandfathered in" at $18, but I'm not sure if he told the guy at the register and I didn't bother to check. It wasn't necessarily my kind of thing, but it was a great burger. The name-brand bread alone nearly justified the price increase. The meat was generously proportioned (no Diddy), but it didn't quite extend to the edges of the bread. Perhaps if it were one larger patty? The onions gave it a sophisticated Salisbury steak vibe, wholly superior to Hungry Man. The fries called to mind the fries at Wendy's. If only they offered a Frosty to dip them in. It wouldn't necessarily go with their beer. I'd suggest they put bourbon or something in it, but I shudder to think what they might charge.

Taco Tuesday was LIT! food fire, music on point, & service great!! Come with your friends for a…read moregreat time!!

Came here on a Saturday night and we were the only table at 6:30. Chips and salsas was good. Food…read morewas fine, I got the chicken fajita and thought everything was good besides refried beans and rice that came with my fajita were both really bad. Men's bathroom didn't have a working light. My friend had to use his phone flashlight. Women's bathroom had no toilet paper in one of the stalls. Service was ok. It took a while to get the check and at times our waitress seemed a little confused but it wasn't too bad.

Met up with some friends here for soup Sunday. I was impressed with how busy it was. By the time…read moreI got there my friends had already found seats. I have not been drinking lately so I ordered a non alcoholic rose and it was very good. We also all ordered soup, I think mine was chicken and mushroom and it came with bread and butter. Food came out quick and was delicious! The place was very busy so it was loud, but not too loud to have a conversation so that was nice. I was also surprised by how big it was. Parking was also pretty easy to get. It was a great experience and I would def go back!

Civil Life Brewing Company is a win all around. The nitro beer and chicken noodle soup were…read morestandout--simple but absolutely hit the spot. Loved the laid-back vibe with free games to play and a great outdoor space to hang out. The staff was friendly, and it's definitely kid-friendly, which makes it even better. Would gladly come back.

First of all, HERbachi??? Are you kidding, that's the most genius name. This spot is in Urban Eats,…read morea shared kitchen spot! Please please please support these restaurant opening dreamers! I got the shrimp bowl, and let's just say it didn't come to play. Perfectly cooked shrimp, killer flavor, and served with the confidence of a new brick and mortar opening near you very soon. Loved it! I can't wait to see their future!

From the owner: Each meal at HERbachi is cooked right before your eyes on the griddle, filling the air with the…read moresizzling sounds and savory aromas of sautéed onions, peppers, and Chef Shay’s signature seasonings. Every bowl is built-to-order with your choice of rice, potatoes, veggies, or noodles, paired with grilled proteins like chicken, steak, or shrimp. Guests can top their meal with a variety of house-made sauces. The HERbachi menu celebrates versatility and flavor balance—bold enough for foodies, simple enough for families, and satisfying for anyone on the go.