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    Grounded in St. Louis

    1.9 (156 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Nick C.

    I grabbed a burger and fries before my flight at Grounded in St. Louis. It's basically like a Wendy's with curly fries and tots. The burgers are made to order so I had to wait for a few minutes. They have a small seating area to the right of the register, I got my burger and curly fries in about 10 minutes. Fries were okay. The burger was a triple, and it tasted like a really fresh Wendy's burger. And it's basically the same price as Wendy's these days so this was pretty cheap at $15 an airport.

    Person in the back, but they're "closed."
    Josh F.

    Closed at 6 pm on a Thursday?!! Yet, someone was there to say they're closed?!!! Don't waste your time.

    Classic burger(double) with curly fries
    Jon F.

    The customer service was friendly, the food took a few minutes to prepare because it was fresh. Burger was good, nice and hot. Fries were crispy. I would eat here again. There is a small seating area next to the restaurant so you don't have to eat in a regular seat!

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    For some background information, I work as flight crew so I go to a fair share of airport restaurants. I found myself with a layover in STL so I decided to give this burger place a shot. Overall the food was good, the customer service was weird and lacking. I walked up and there was no one behind the counter for a minute or so, but also no line so I get it. Then a lady came through a door from the kitchen and stood at the cash register. Now I'm gen Z, and I've heard about the gen z stare, but I brushed it off at people misinterpreting. However, this girl said absolutely nothing and stared at me. I stared back and considered just waiting to see who would break first. But then I decided against that and went the route of "maybe I can get her to warm up to me by being nice!" So I said "hello how are you doing today?" She replied "good" and then continued to stare. I gave up and then just started my order. Felt rude but at least I tried. I asked if I could get tater tots instead of fries, and she silently pressed buttons on the register so I assumed that meant yes. I ordered a specialty burger and my tots and a drink and it came up to about $25. Expensive, but not unheard of I suppose. I was silently given my drink and receipt and then waited about 7 minutes and then I was silently handed my food. I sat down and looked at my receipt and saw that instead of substituting total for fries, they just said "no fries" and then charged me for a side of tots. Would've kinda been nice to know they would do that. I went up and inquired about the charge and then she said "we can't substitute" so then I asked "ok so did I pay for fries and then not receive them?" And then she said "no the fries come free with the burger" so then I asked "oh can I get the free fries?" And she said "sure" so I mean now I have an extra container of fries. The burger was yummy and the sides of tots and friend were generous! Just maybe don't expect more customer service from the workers than you would get from a McDonald's self-order kiosk. Well actually, at least those say thank you...

    Classic Triple
    Rusty S.

    Writing this as I wait for my burger. 12pm on a Wednesday. Looks like about 5 people besides me waiting for their orders. I walked up to the register to order, and the employee was just standing back by the kitchen. She saw me but didnt make any effort to take my order. I waited for a bit, and then asked if there was some kind of app I needed to use, to put my order in? She looked disgruntled, came up to the register, and said, "What do you want??" in a voice that sounded more like, "Why are you bothering me??" I ordered the triple burger, she checked me out and gave my my receipt. No effort towards any kind of fast and/or friendly experience here. Burger took about 15 minutes to arrive at the counter. It was pretty good, a classic American diner-type burger with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, onion, pickle, and special sauce. Not really smashburgers, just thin patties stacked on top of each other. It came with curly fries, which were fine, nothing out of the ordinary. I'd say the food balanced out the lackluster service and tedious wait time to about 3 stars.

    Ground STL's high quality version of their Impossible Burger
    Philip M.

    Attractive Business Name X Don't know anything before about the business, X Staff didn't share anything about the business Wait Time: Flexible @ late evening Food: Impossible Burger, their way of making it with provolone cheese was very very good! Can barely taste the whip of avocado though. - Flavor - Savory - Fresh Drinks: Energy drinks / coffee available X Only budlights - Expensive Seating: Room for roughly a dozen on the side of Ground STL Location: X At airport, not sure if other terminals can get to it easily or even experience it at the end. Flexible and not crowded between the other two bars nearby. Handicap accessible friendly. from Staff: Friendly Courteous Greeted w/ Smiles Slightly trained or seemed new Etc: Did not ask for any recommendations Family, business, and small groups Membership: X No app was discussed Looking forward to more improvements. Business: Outlets readily available outlet in the general area WiFi: Airport Bathroom: Nearby for men's was not cleaned often enough as it seems. Overall: Would eat there again!

    Rude, unhelpful and uncaring.
    Jim H.

    Read the reviews before ordering AND SIMPLY DO NOT!!!! worst airport business ever. Contract should be canceled. Took 30 minutes for 2 burgers with 3 people in front. Had to beg for anyone to even get noticed. Meanwhile everyone is joking and ignoring customers. Do yourself a favor and AVOID!

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    Chad G.

    Burger was fine. But boy, it looked nothing like the glorious display of fresh toppings and veggies that was shown on their display board. "Crafted custom hamburgers" seems a bit deceptive. These are just hamburgers. Menu showed a huge pile of avacdo. Actual burger had a thin spread on the bun. I always use Yelp... not sure why I didn't this time.

    Black 'n Blue Chicken Stack
    Wanda H.

    Every time I see this place, I think COFFEE... And then I'm disappointed. But, you're waiting for a flight, you have very little time, you're hungry, whad'ya gonna do? I had the Black 'n Blue Chicken Stack. It was okay, but definitely not as tasty as my brain was ready for after reading the description. And of course, it was expensive, so... Eh.

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    If you've ever wanted to spend $25 to experience what it feels like to choke on a dry chicken sandwich, this place absolutely delivers.

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    Ok, I was impressed with thus airport restaurant. Service was superb. And I got a really good burger and fries for a reasonable price!

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    Horrible service with below average burgers. Just what I would expect from an airport.

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    25 minutes to wait for a burger...in an airport. Have to say that the wait was not worth the final product.

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    Rude people on their phones in a busy airport. When you try to order the cashier give all types of attitude. I took my money elsewhere.

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    Everything was burned and took too long. We didn't bother to return the food because we had to board our plane

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    Menu isn't the best, portions are extremely small, slow customer service. Don't recommend to friend and family.

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    My friend and I ordered Stacked STL to go tonight and it was awesome! It was ready in about 20-25…read moremins and the pick up process was easy. She ordered The Goat burger with fries. Hers had perfect caramelized onions, good portion size on the fries and textbook medium well burger. I created my own burger on the brioche bun with the bacon and bacon jam. Next time I might add some type of cheese maybe? But either way, it was AMAZING! The parm & herb fries were also stellar and worth the upgrade.

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    This place is so, so cool. My cousin took me out for dinner and I had never even heard of this…read morespot. Wow, it's such a beautiful and moody spot full of charm!! We had to wait 15 minutes for a booth but I didn't mind because this place serves LOOKS. The decor was awesome! Everything from the stellar service, crispy and lacey smash burgers and gorgeous dining room(s) made me realize why this spot is always recommended to me. We were very happy with our food and it was under $50 for two people! Check out Golden Hoosier, you won't regret it.

    I had heard about this place and wanted to check it out! There were seven in our group and we went…read morefor an early dinner. We were greeted and seated right away. It was more than just a few minutes before a server came over. We ordered cocktails and then got serious about choosing our meals. We eventually decided and placed our orders. We got pretzel bites and cheese to start and it was fine. Then our food came out! I think most of us got burgers. I know someone got the fried chicken sandwich and said it was good. The smash burgers were good. About half of the fries were good and the rest were overcooked. The cocktails were good! Our service could have been a little better. Our server was somewhat efficient. She wasn't overly friendly or attentive. Maybe they were short staffed but I don't know. I just know that service was lacking. There are many things to look at on the walls! If you're into taxidermy, you'll love looking at We'll probably end up back there sometime.

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    This dive bar in historic Soulard with a fantastic patio, may have the absolute best smash burgers…read morein St. Louis. The crispy skinny fries are top-notch, too. The bar itself is unpretentious and welcomes everyone. While I was dining at the bar, the rest of the diners were a widely diverse mixture. Witnessing such a vast mixture of people, adds a positive twist to the vibe of the bar. The menu is simple. They focus on what they do best and that's why their smash burger is one of the best. Being a firecracker myself, I ordered the Firecracker Smashburger. It's a single patty, with Pepper Jack Cheese, Tomato-Onion-Jalapeno Relish, Drizzled with a Tangy Fire Ranch and served on a Martin's Potato Roll. The burger was juicy and had those crispy edges that a smash burger is known for. My favorite cheese is Pepper Jack, so that was a big plus for me. The relish added that extra kick that made it a true, Firecracker. I can't enjoy a burger without fries and Jack offers long skinny fries. They had a crispy shell and a soft hot inside. They were simply seasoned with just the right amount of salt. I was impressed that the ketchup was 100% Natural. That gets a big thumbs up. When enjoying a burger and fries, a nice cold beer is always the adult beverage of choice. JN offers a small variety of craft beers on draft and three popular Anheuser-Busch products. I enjoyed a Gumballhead from 3 Floyds Brewing. An American Pale Wheat is a perfect lunchtime beer. The bartenders are personable and offer warm service. I'm definitely coming back the next time I crave a smashburger.

    Came for the burger. Also had the fries. Very good smash burger. OK fries. I recommend trying the…read morehouse sauces on the side just in case you do not like it. Get grilled onions on the burger! Decent customer service, no frills and quick!

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    4.5(71 reviews)
    11.4 miTower Grove South

    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!

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    5 Star Burgers

    4.1(563 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    The bartender, Allen, I think. He was awesome. We were laughing our whole meal. The food was…read moreamazing. Blue ribbon burger and the homemade pickles were . Only recommendation would be more space at the bar because Allen was great and the lines for the bar seats make total sense. Don't sleep on the cheese curds.

    Grabbed lunch at 5 Star Burgers in Clayton and walked out wondering why I haven't been coming here…read morefor years. The bacon cheeseburger is built for people who actually want to taste beef. The half-pound patty came out medium-rare with real char marks and seasoning that went all the way through -- not just a salt crust on the outside that fools you on the first bite. The toasted bun held everything together start to finish, which sounds like a low bar until you've had a $20 burger collapse into your lap. The bacon had a genuine snap to it, the cheese melted into every layer, and the produce was clearly cut that morning. You can tell the difference. The fries are a full portion and they stay crispy long enough to actually eat them. Service moved fast for a kitchen cooking everything to order. The room has that no-nonsense burger joint feel -- you're there for the food, and the bar-and-grill setup makes it easy to linger if you want to. Clayton location is convenient, parking is straightforward, and the price-to-portion ratio is better than most places charging the same or more for half the effort. If you're in the St. Louis area and want a burger that doesn't cut corners, this is the one. I'm heading back next week specifically for the mushroom Swiss.

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