It was a slow Wednesday. One server on duty but who cares about that when their Brat Burger is so…read moredelicious!. Served on a pretzel bun with melted cheddar cheese and fried straw onions. Then if that wasn't enough my one side was the Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, which are brown baby potatoes in the shape of football drizzled with olive oil and dusted with Parmesan cheese and salt. As she was describing the food to me it just kept getting better. To drink I always ask for Sweet Tea but they have Raspberry sweet tea which was PERFECT. Their Entree selection is just as interesting. I would recommend coming in the off season or during the week as Grafton gets busy on weekends. I know that I'm coming back. They have a Grilled Brown Sugar Pork Chops that sound delicious! Or the Sauerbraten pot roast and veggies, and plenty of moderately priced choices. Save room for the German Chocolate Trifle or S'mores Brownies for dessert.

Came here multiple times during boating season. If you like wine this is a great stop! The…read moredownstairs has a private tasting room for those who want to learn about & try their different wines. Upstairs has 2 bars to order food and to order drinks from. Once you order you're given your drinks at the counter and a number if you order food. There's both indoor and outdoor seating with lots of windows and they usually have live music going. I like that you can order different types of alcohol, wine, and beer so there's something for everyone here. Although I haven't had the food yet I have ordered drinks and my favorite was the blackberry slushie they make. It was so refreshing, a nice break from seltzers on the water. The live music varies which means the crowd does too. It can get crowded so be sure to get there at a decent time on weekends if you want to avoid sitting outside.

Chloe was great! She suggested some of her favorites and let us try a few different wines we were…read moreunsure of and checked on us throughout our stay. The wines were delicious and the winery itself was beautiful inside and out.

Shhhhhh.......don't tell on me, but I kinda like The Vineyards over the Brewhaus. It's off the…read morebeaten path and the view may not be of the mighty Mississippi, but the lake and vineyard will give you an equally as good view. The food menu isn't as extensive as the Brewhaus, but its offerings are perfect for a day of wine sipping and sitting on the patio. The Goat Cheese Truffles and Farm & Orchard Flatbread are two winners for me. The servers and bartenders are friendly and attentive. On a weekend, The Vineyards is a good escape from the busy Main Street in Grafton.

The Grafton Ferry just announced some exciting news. They no longer are a seasonal attraction with…read morelimited days and hours. They are now open 7 days a week and 365 days a year. The hours of operation have also been extended. They start crossing the river at 5 AM. Did you know that taking the Ferry you can shave 30 minutes off your commute from St. Charles, MO to Grafton, IL.? With the price of gas currently, that will also save you dollars filling your gas tank. Taking the Ferry is $10 one-way and $19 round-trip. I think that's a good price, when you consider your time and the price of gas. The ride across the river is approximately 10 minutes. While you're on board the ferry boat, you can get out of your vehicle and enjoy the beauty of nature. You'll have many photo opportunities to take pictures worthy of a postcard. Your attendants on board the ferry are friendly and they'll make sure your trip across the river is safe. Don't worry, if something does happen there's plenty of life preservers on-board. Use the Grafton Ferry to cut your commute shorter, or just to have a fun adventure. Either way it will be money well spent.

Such a cool experience. If you want to go for the scenery and you don't want to drive the long way…read moreto Grafton, take the ferry. You wait in line for it to pick you up and take you to, Illinois then back to Missouri. Short ride like 10 minutes and you see great views. You can get out of your vehicle to walk and take pictures, or stay in your car. The person comes to collect your money once you get on the ferry. Cash only, no cards. Plan on coming back to Grafton soon and we'll take the ferry again.

I had Burnt Barrel on my radar for the Mead but then discovered them in the Pizza Passport. We…read moretook a road trip to get there and found them in a strip mall along the highway; shares space with a super seedy bar a couple doors down. Inside was a small space that was super cute! Bar to the left and tables to the right, a couple of booths tucked in the back. The tables along the right wall were a little tight but its a friendlu space to share. They had trivia night going on later but we opted out as we didn't plan to be there that long. Trivia guy was friendly, walking around talking to everyone. Waitress was friendly, explained the drinks as I planned on ordering a flight. Discovered pizza was Dogtown pizza so ordered Pepperoni with pepperoncini and some chicken wings. I ordered a flight of 6. Meads: 3: Sunshine 4: Vanil Co Lime 8: Cyser Beer on Tap: 15: Cherry Limeade Cocktails: 2: Pink Drink 10: Pants Required. I wasn't a fan of the cocktails; they were way too sweet for me. I really like the Cyser Mead, it was smooth and like apple cider and I really enjoyed the Cherry Limeade beer. Cute space, out of the way, serving local frozen pizza.

We have been here several, several times - and actually the first time was when they first opened a…read morecouple of years ago. This is a true example of a hidden gem, hole in the wall type venue. Located in a strip mall, in Lake Saint Louis, you almost wouldn't even know it was there. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you enter, it's the a cozy, moody, speakeasy type vibe. Nathan, the owner is amazing. He knows everything about all types of alcohol, including the mead and beer they make in house. Kim and Brett are also fantastic bartenders/employees...just so kind. They do serve bar type food and it's all the perfect compliment for their drinks. Highly recommend visiting and checking out the memberships they offer as well as their weekly events!

Love this place! Friendly staff and delicious tastings! Love the walk around fresh juice drinks…read moretoo. We will be back. Would be perfect for a bachelorette party!

We took their tour and tasting. It was very cool. The guide was extremely informative about the…read morewhole process. It was very cool. The tasting really had some diverse flavors, and put us in a position that we had no choice but to buy multiple bottles ( I mean, we did have a choice, but after the tour and tasting, we weren't leaving with out some) of the different products that they produce. Definitely recommend this to anybody that likes vodka or whiskeys. More than your money's worth.

Very disappointed I am a regular and can't believe that…read moreevery ow & then the checkout cost is way beyond the amount that's due. Not sure if the POS is failing there is a confusion in billing. I've taken many people to Cork and Ryan because it's a local hometown place just recently three of us were there and spent over $400 during happy hour. I know that is not correct but for whatever reasonindividually, the three of us were charged an amount that was way above and beyond the amount that was due and the bill was $300 during happy hour. I know there's something wrong. I hope they can fix this POS system otherwise I will never go back.

Super nice place! You can go here too but a nice bottle of wine or for a fun class -- whiskey,…read morecheese pairings, etc. it's an awesome neighborhood spot. Follow them on Instagram to get a good feel for it :-)

I'm biased because we frequent often, but if you still haven't made it over, do yourself a favor…read moreand go! Hubby and I were gifted tickets to their 11 year celebration. We were greeted by the owner, Lauren. During the event, we were housed in the newly renovated event space. Perfect for intimate events. They served guests a full spread complete and drinks on the house. The food was actually very delicious. There was this sort of cheese dip that we ate - all I know is that it had corn in it and spices, but everyone went back for seconds! It was good! (Put it as a regular menu option *wink wink*). Live music, photo ops, and a tour of the brewery where all the magic happens. Lauren led the tour and when I tell you she is knowledgeable, she is very knowledgeable! To learn about their inception makes me appreciate it even more. Go check them out!

I loved this place. I don't drink, but I got to try their local sodas, which lack all the HFCS…read morestuff and has real sugar. It was called Excel Bottling Company. I was pleasantly surprised. The walk to the restaurant area is very pretty and historic as well! They had board games and it felt pretty homey! The food was good, except for my fried chicken sandwich. It seemed to be over cooked, making it hard to chew from the outside. I enjoyed everything else, though! The service was great, too!

After a rewarding volunteer day at SEEDS of St. Louis, a group of about 10 coworkers and I headed…read moreover to Narrow Gauge Brewing Company to relax and unwind. Narrow Gauge has a great microbrewery vibe, and the beer selection was impressive--everyone in our group found something different to try. I went with a 16 oz Mullanphy's, an Irish-style red ale, and it really hit the spot. Smooth, flavorful, and exactly what I was looking for after a long day. Since we had worked up an appetite, we ordered food from Cugino's Italian Restaurant next door, which pairs perfectly with the brewery setup. It made for a seamless experience--great beer and great food without having to go far. What stood out just as much as the drinks was the service. The manager on duty was attentive and made sure our group was taken care of, which added to the overall positive experience. All in all, it was a great way to wrap up the day. I'd definitely recommend Narrow Gauge for anyone looking for quality craft beer and a laid-back atmosphere.

We were in the Florissant area and stopped in. On a Friday afternoon, it was pretty quiet. The…read morebartender was very nice, service was great and offered recommendations. The brewery is very comfortable with a variety of seating options. There is the bar, high tops and couches. They have a variety of games available, along with some pinball machines. I had a cider - an apricot cider, a unique blend from a Colorado cider. They have merchandise and beer to go, which my husband did buy some to go. They have chips and pretzels, but food can be ordered and delivered from local establishments. A great place to stop in if in the area.