The food was absolutely amazing. David did a great job with the timeliness of everything. Drinks were amazing. The whole experience as a whole was terrific. Highly recommend. read more

Gamlin's is the best new spot to enjoy your night out! Whether it's a girls dinner, family get together, date night, or a treat yourself moment, Gamlin's is the spot to soak it all in. It's elevated and feels really special, especially with the small touches they have. The cocktail menu is extensive, as it comes from a long line of spirt and drink experts (in my opinion :)). I loved Gamlins previous spots and definitely think you can see the flow over in here- it's not their first rodeo! I ended up with an espresso martini which was great. It was really hard for me to choose what to eat, but I went with the chicken and it was delicious. It was flavorful and tender, and the corn/ squash it was served on was drenched in this really great juice/ seasoning. Definitely a lovely summer dish. We got to sit at the counter and watch them cook. The back of the house is HUSTLING and did a great job of giving us a great night out. Our server was also wonderful and knowledgeable. We will 100% be back! read more

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We had a wonderful experience here. Our server was very helpful and helped us select a lovely French Burgundy to go with dinner. The restaurant has an upscale atmosphere with creative, beautifully prepared dishes, and I really enjoyed seeing so many couples dressed up for date night. We started with the focaccia. My only small critique is that I would have preferred it served warm rather than cold. The triangoli pasta, though, was absolutely delicious--a creative take on St. Louis BBQ with corn and pork and lots of interesting flavors and textures. For our entrées, my husband had the flat iron steak and I had the lamb chops. The lamb portion was very generous--I couldn't even finish it--and everything was packed with flavor. For dessert, we shared the tiramisu. It was a different interpretation than traditional tiramisu, but it was also quite delicious. Overall, a great upscale dining experience with flavorful, inventive food, excellent service, and a fun date-night atmosphere. I highly recommend it! read more

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I really wanted to love Gamlin's, but unfortunately the food and drinks missed the mark for us. The service, however, was very good. Our server was attentive, friendly, and pleasant throughout the evening. The Caesar salad was probably the highlight of the meal and was very good. Unfortunately, the steak was underwhelming and just wasn't particularly good. The gnocchi was also not what we expected at all. Rather than traditional gnocchi, it was more like a potato pancake in both texture and presentation. Even the bread was served cold, which was disappointing and seemed like an easy detail to get right. We also ordered a scallop that didn't arrive with the rest of our food, so we eventually had to ask about it. When it was finally brought out, it was cold in the middle. The cocktails were another miss for us and simply weren't very tasty. The restaurant itself has a nice atmosphere, and the service was definitely the strongest part of our experience. Unfortunately, there were just too many misses with the food and drinks for the meal to live up to our expectations. read more

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Pescatarian Verdict: #stlouispescatarianapproved STL DATE NIGHT JUST LEVELED Gamlin's did NOT disappoint. The halibut? Yes. The Caesar? Yes. The broccolini? Yes. The tomato salad? Also yes. But honestly, the vibe may have stolen the show. The space is exquisite, and if you can snag a seat at the open kitchen, DO IT. Watching the kitchen work while you're eating takes the whole experience up another level. This is giving date night loading... read more

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They just opened & we went in to check it out. They are still figuring service out but the food there is very good. Menu will change as it evolves. Its a nice space. Dark & moody. Hard to read the menu but the music was at a nice level so you could still have conversation. We ordered gnocchi & caesar, cavatelli & chicken pasta. And shared the flatiron. For dessert tiramisu & ice cream Our waiter was attentive but seemed to be a little unfocused or maybe too focused on too many other things. Overall he was great though. The cocktails are tasty. Will definitely go back to try other dishes as menu changes. read more

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Great start! I was anxiously awaiting the opening of this restaurant and today was their official first day of business. I made a reservation a few days ago and was contacted by email to confirm, as well as by phone this morning. I've never been contacted so much for a confirmation, but I guess that's their standard. I arrived a bit early before my reservation and was greeted warmly and shown to my spot. Since I was dining solo, I picked right in front of the kitchen at the bar. After I was sat, I waited a long time to receive acknowledgment or water. It was so long that I asked this guy on his laptop for some and he said he didn't work here but would get someone. The man that brought the water gave jt to him instead and then when he found out it was for me, reached in front of me to set it down instead of walking around. Facepalm. By the time my server came, I was more than ready to order. I decided to pass on drinks because I need to go to the gym afterwards and I was no longer in the mood due to waiting so long for water. I got the Caesar to start and the cavatelli as my main. After my order was put in, I received complimentary bread and butter. To my surprise, the bread AND butter were cold! I was taken aback for sure but wasn't sure if that's how it was supposed to be served so I let it go. The salad was good and had lots of Parmesan cheese, which is always a plus. I know eating salad these days is a risk, but I felt safe consuming what was in front of me. The wait was rather long to get my entree (somewhat expected due it being opening night). When it did arrive, I spent 5 minutes looking for the shrimp (they're there but tiny) and another 5 wondering if I got the wrong dish. The taste was good but not what I expected. It sort of tasted like ground beef and I didn't get the flavors but overall ate what I could. For their opening night I'd say they did pretty well. I'd encourage the staff to be more vigilant of people being sat (namely because there were at least 4 servers behind me, several that walked past me and no one gave me any water.) Aside from that, it's classy, beautifully decorated and gives an upscale vibe. I loved it and will for sure be back. read more

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After seeing videos on social media about Gamlin's and learning that not only did they have a matcha martini, but they also had gluten-free pasta, I knew I had to get a reservation! I initially booked a 5:00pm reservation, but some things came up so I emailed them and asked if I could possibly move it to 7:00pm. It was a Saturday night reservation so I didn't have my hopes up too high, but not only did they respond quickly--they were also able to move our reservation to 7:00pm! The matcha martini was excellent, and my boyfriend enjoyed his strawberry negroni! We also tried the guava mule and spicy margarita, which were both yummy. We started with the grilled broccolini, which was SO good! The ricotta paired so well with the dish as a whole. My partner is celiac and hasn't had pasta from a restaurant in well over a year, so he decided to order the nero chitarra with the GF pasta noodles--he said it was OUTSTANDING! He was very happy with his dish! I tried the mushroom lasagna, which was absolutely delicious. Our server (who was super friendly, I wish I caught her name!) brought me over a little bread and butter to go with the pasta course. I believe it was focaccia, it was good I just wish it was served warm! For our entrees, I ordered the flatiron, which was a perfect medium rare! It was served with fingerling potatoes, sautéed spinach, and a delicious chimichurri sauce. My boyfriend ordered the off-menu Barramundi fish special, which had fingerling potatoes, puttanesca sauce, and a crispy fish skin. It was good, it just could've used a little more acidity. For dessert, we shared a scoop of pistachio gelato. It was so yummy! I'm not a big coffee or pudding person, so I wish the dessert menu had a little more variety, but I was satisfied with our choice nonetheless. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Gamlin's and will definitely be back! We look forward to see how they continue to improve. :) read more

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I was excited to try Gamlin's in Maplewood. It's part of the Gamlin Whisky house family. They had their bartender seat us and immediately took our drink orders. The drinks and food were delicious. However, the portions of food are small so make sure you order an appetizer. I ordered the duck entree and had them cook it as the chef suggested, which was medium rare. It was delectable and I next time I will most likely request medium instead. The bolognese was good, we just wished there was more of it. read more

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We visited Gamlin's during their second week of being open. The space has a great vibe and leans upscale, though they are still dialing in a few opening details like the music volume (?). The food and drinks were very good across the board. The pastas were the highlight of the meal, cooked properly. They are just a few bites, ask the server about it. For mains, the halibut with pistachios had great flavor, and the pork chop was nicely seasoned. The bar program is also well executed; the old fashioned was balanced, the Sauvignon Spritz was crisp and refreshing, and the nonalcoholic options were thoughtful. My only critique is the gap between the upscale pricing and the table service. When an entrée is fifty dollars or a tomato carpaccio is over twenty dollars, there is a natural expectation of some culinary storytelling. The dishes were dropped off without much explanation regarding the preparation, technique, or sourcing. Having the staff share the craft behind what the kitchen is doing would elevate the overall experience and better match the price point. Overall, the kitchen does quality work, and I look forward to returning as they settle into their groove. read more

We visited Gamlin's Maplewood early Friday evening of its opening weekend. Overall, I'd put our experience at about 3.5 stars, with enough potential that I'm interested in coming back in six months or so to see how things evolve. First, the good: the cocktails were fantastic and definitely one of the highlights of the evening. Both my wife and I really enjoyed what we ordered. They did take quite a while to come out, but once they arrived, they were worth the wait. Based on the drinks themselves, the bar program seems to be starting off very strong. Hopefully the timing improves as they get into their rhythm. We started with the house-made gnocchi with fennel pork sausage, romesco, pecorino and basil oil. This was very good. The gnocchi were surprisingly light and not nearly as heavy as versions I've had elsewhere. I'm also not normally a huge sausage fan, but the fennel pork sausage was excellent. At $18, I would have liked the portion to be a little larger, but that's admittedly nitpicking. The complimentary focaccia was also excellent, although I wish it had been served warm. The timing was a little strange as well, since it arrived after our gnocchi plate had already been cleared. That was unfortunate because the bread would have been perfect for getting the rest of that sauce off the plate. For entrées, the Alaskan halibut with fennel risotto, broccolini, pistachio and citrus beurre blanc was probably the best dish we had. Everything worked really well together and the fish was nicely prepared. At $49, though, the portion felt small. My wife was still pretty hungry after finishing it, which is tough at that price point. The burger had a lot of potential but missed the mark a bit for me. The patty itself was excellent, very tender and flavorful, but I wasn't a fan of the sauce. The bigger issue was that the juices soaked through the bottom bun, leaving it pretty soggy. The tallow fries were good and certainly weren't lacking in portion size. Dessert was the "tiramisu." As a dessert, it was fine. As tiramisu, I was disappointed. It was different enough from what I think most people would expect when ordering tiramisu that I wish it had been described differently on the menu. If I hadn't gone into it expecting tiramisu, I probably would have enjoyed it more for what it was. Service was friendly, but the overall pacing was quite slow. Our drinks took a long time, the bread service came at an odd point in the meal, and I happened to ask the table next to us how long they had been waiting to be greeted by their server and they said nearly 15 minutes. That said, this was literally their first Friday open, so I'm willing to chalk a lot of that up to opening-weekend growing pains rather than judge them too harshly for it. The real test will be whether those issues are still there a few months from now. I liked the atmosphere. It's a cool space and they managed to do a lot with a relatively modest decor. It feels modern and energetic without trying too hard, although I could see the dining room getting fairly loud when completely full. One practical tip for anyone unfamiliar with the area: there is parking behind the restaurant. Don't assume you're limited to finding a spot along Sutton. If Gamlin's had been open for a year and this were the finished product, I'm not sure I'd be rushing back. But judging a restaurant during its first few days is a little unfair. There are already some genuinely strong pieces here, particularly the cocktails, gnocchi and halibut. The kitchen clearly has potential, and most of my criticisms are things that can be fixed. We'll give them some time to settle in and plan to come back in about six months. I'm interested to see what Gamlin's Maplewood becomes once they hit their stride. read more

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I was looking forward to trying this place the price point and limited menu made me nervous. We arrived and it's nice on the inside but the concrete floors and high ceilings made it very loud. The place was crowded and the tables turned over fairly quickly for a price point this high. Drinks were great. They advertise on their menu different types of complimentary water and we weren't offered any of them. I felt like asking for one would have been a pain to the server. Food was delicious. But the limited menu was a turn off. And when asked for substitutions for a vegetable we were told there wasn't any. Atmosphere: Loud and once again concrete floors. A glass broke on the floor from a table Next to us five feet away and a piece of glass hit my ankle. Service: This was the worst part. For a price point like this, I expect fabulous service. There was an arrogance and a rush about our server I didn't like. They wouldn't walk around to the table, but peek over a wall to ask what we needed much of the time. When we placed a dessert order, they walked away before the table was finishing ordering. Overall the food was great, but everything else brought it down to three stars. read more

Service was exceptional! The portions were plenty to share and everything we ordered was fresh and delicious. The dining room was lovely with an option to sit at a bar facing the entire kitchen staff doing their thing. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent service. Lively. Managers and staff on point and friendly. Food was fancy. Very good. Drink menu wonderful. It's a bit loud inside but honestly that's because it was busy midweek. Very nice. read more

One of the best restaurants in STL. Incredible apps, pasta, and cocktails. Friendly service and a cool setting. Highly recommend.

I was always a big fan of these guys previous restaurants but I think they've gone one better now. Great food and drink in an incredible atmosphere. Stunning bar. Wonderful service. We'll see you again and probably again. read more

Love the ambiance. Chicken ravioli and meatballs were good but the eggplant no so good. Bartender was not friendly but our waiter was really good. Star of the night was the dessert. read more

Very excited about this new restaurant! We went Saturday night and will definitely be keeping it in our rotation. First, our server (Jooly S) was amazing. She SOLD that menu! I think we ordered every dish she recommended, because she was so genuinely excited about them - and the way she described them make them hard to pass up. Her timing was impeccable, and she had a great sense of humor. The food was just as good! We had the tomato carpaccio app. I had no idea a simple tomato dish could be this delicious. Trust me...just try them! We shared the pappardelle pasta...again, "chef's kiss". For entrees, we tried the halibut and pork chop and would both highly recommend. The atmosphere felt classy and luxurious, without being pretentious. Well done Gamlins! read more

Gamlin's is a wonderful addition to Maplewood. The cocktails and food are both inventive and delicious, with an effort to use seasonal ingredients. The service is friendly and attentive. Everything exceeded our expectations. I am especially excited to know that they will be open late, a rarity in St. Louis for a restaurant of this caliber. Hope to have many more great evenings there. read more

Great meal and the cocktails are 10/10. Try the gnocchi and the ravioli. Impeccable service. I want to go back and sit at the open kitchen seats. read more

We were booked at the chef window bar seats and it was amazing to watch the food being cooked. The tomato carpaccio, duck, halibut, and tiramisu were amazing and some of the best we have ever had. Chef Chris did an amazing job not only cooking the food but hyping up his team. We will deff be back. No photos because we ate it too fast. read more