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    OL' Henry Restaurant

    3.6 (79 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food, Southern
    Closed 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mac n chz, greens, oxtails
    Jamie S.

    Whew! My Sunday was top tier because I got to try this place. The wait was long but the portions, service and flavor was worth it. We tried so many things and I have to say that the oxtails, smothered pork chop, banana pudding and sweet potato cheesecake were our faves. The mac and cheese, wings, greens, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas were good. They weren't bad by any means but definitely added some seasoning and hot sauce for preference. Oh, and the strawberry soda was crisp too. My sister wasnt too enthused about the meatloaf. My daughter said the cornbread was just okay, yams too. Service was phenomenal. Every single person we spoke to was kind and very helpful. Ambiance was great, gospel music in the background. It was hot in the restaurant and its not cheap but all in all, worth the trip and I will definitely be back.

    Uncleaned oxtail

    That is the worst food I ever tasted the oxtail not clean the dressing made with jiffy mix the sweet potatoes wasn't done we got 3 plates for 140 dollars the kool aid NASTY AND I AIN'T LYING

    Myron J.

    Great Restaurant Great prices Great Atmosphere. The Staff is Very Professional and Friendly

    Chicken wing plate with mixed greens and macaroni (added my own seasoning)
    Dear P.

    My boyfriend just bought me food from here , I love to support black business but to be a real supporter I have to be honest in order for y'all to do better. I don't know if there are elder people with blood pressure issues that comes to this restaurant but there was absolutely no seasonings on my chicken wings nor macaroni, and my cornbread was burnt the greens were the only thing that were good . This is my Second time trying them and again I'm Disappointed. Y'all have the ingredients, the recipes are just off and I can't even say I'm biased being from Louisiana but this food was an example of pure laziness . And now I have to spend more money on somewhere else to eat ‍

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    Libby L.

    The food and service was excellent. I received fast freshly cooked food. The staff was friendly and greeted you upon arrival. The restaurant was spacious and plenty of room for social distancing. There was no long line or wait like some cafeteria style restaurants. When you are dining here in you order at the cash register, then they bring your food and drinks to you. The location is great, it's right off the highway (I-170) Airport rd and you can can easily hop back on. It has a Southern feel to this restaurant, like Atlanta or South Carolina feel. Breakfast is served until 11am, nice low profile place to bring a breakfast date.

    Fried Pork Chop, Mac and Cheese, and Cabbage
    Earl S.

    It's pretty good down-home cooking. The spit wasn't crowded at all and parking is free and ample. I got the fried pork chops, cabbage, and Mac. I passed on dessert or any bread. Everything was delicious. They give you a lot for your money. The cabbage were very well seasoned and the pork chop was crisp and delicious. The Mac and cheese was pretty good but was not the traditionally baked pie form. I was pleased to support this Black-owned business during my trip to St. Louis st the suggestion of a cousin.

    My social club Notorious Ladies Waterloo,Iowa. Came to the city and the food was the best we had. We talked to the owner..we love her, she is so humble. We also met and talked to Mr. St.Louis. he also is very humble.The staff was also amazing. We the hospitality..the manager would not let us lift a finger. We love you all and we will be coming back.

    Sides Plate: greens, sweet potatoes mac n cheese, cabbage and cornbread
    Jennifer C.

    Even though the meat looked very good, I only had a taste for sides today...primarily because I couldn't decide on just 2 sides if I'd gotten a meat. Ha! I chose the Mac n Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Cabbage and Greens. All of it was AWESOME!! Perfectly seasoned and prepared. I enjoyed every bite of this meal. I tasted a little meat from my family and I can say that the smothered pork chops are GREAT! I'll be back!

    Nice decorations and huge TV inside!
    Bonnie L.

    Went for lunch for the first time. They have a decent sized lot in a strip mall. It was getting full but there was space. The restaurant is roomy yet cozy. It was clean and bright. I liked how they had several tvs. There's a cafeteria line where you can select your meal. You can also order off menu at the counter. There were plenty of dessert options too. I got the ol Henry widowmaker which had a huge burger that was very well seasoned. Plenty of lettuce, tomato, onions, and a slice of cheese. There was also bacon!!! All this was put on the burger and the veggies were very fresh. The burger was on a glazed donut that brought in the sweet and salty factor. The burger was tasty and I would get it again. I wasn't sure if the donut was grilled or not, but it would be nice if it was. The meal came with a side. I got the sweet potatoes and they were definitely extra sweet with the juice, but it was good. They bring you the drink and utensils. I saw the banana pudding with vanilla wafers but didn't get it. I should've but am attempting to eat a little healthier. Next time no donut and pudding instead. Some had cornbread muffins and that looked really tasty too. They have lots of sandwiches and the cafeteria line has chicken, fish, pork chops. They also serve breakfast in the morning.

    Everything was wonderful!!! Everything.

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    2 months ago

    Food was great so was the service lots to choose from mild ambiance and the price was great

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    We had Catfish, Mac n Cheese, Green beans, Cabbage, Wild Rice and Cornbread. All was delicious. A bit pricey but good.

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    Professional caring great conversation and food 100% delightful will defently recomand to any 1

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    Lucy Q - Logo Photo credit: Lucy Quinn STL

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    4.1(31 reviews)
    9.6 miForest Park Southeast
    $$

    Meh. It looks nice upon entry, but was nearly empty; although they seated us right next to another…read moretable of people when a little more space would've been nice. We ended up moving 1 table over just to give everyone some space and privacy. They were out of an ingredient of one of their menu-based cocktails, so we ordered a different one. That one had a nut-based liquor in it and the bartender was "allergic" to nuts so could not make it. They made 2 of the 4 drinks and brought them out in about 10 minutes. The 3rd and 4th took another 10+ minutes. Lol. The appetizers were just okay and the dinner entrees seemed on the small side based on pricing, but were actually quite good....just would've liked a small bit more. Service was slow-ish even though the place was nearly empty (and we all didn't arrive at the same time). Skipped dessert and went to the Vandy for a night cap. This restaurant recently transitioned to be a BBQ place. I will definitely try it and update my review based on the new menu and vibe. I hope it survives.

    This restaurant did a revamp of the menu going towards a more bbq focus. The menu consists of some…read moreof the same menu items as the last but a lot more new ones from food and drinks. Of course the inside is beautiful and spacious. The service was really amazing from my good friends that work there Bri and Jay!! Drinks: *The Cornbread Sermon - My favorite- definitely unique in a sense that actual cornbread was used in Woodford reserve. *Bayou Breeze - this was a NA drink. Floral forward. The thyme and elderflower you can really taste. Food: *Crab Beignets - AMAZING!! I wanted more than 3. Had a nice crunchy crust but soft on the inside. The lemon aioli was really good as well with it. *Lucy Q Big Plate - great way to experience trying all the meats they other. Only complaint was that the brisket was a bit dry. This also come with two sides which had that Mac n cheese and greens. The Mac was cooked right and very cheesy but to me it needed salt and pepper. The greens were really good. Dessert: *Salted Bourbon Caramel Cheesecake - ABSOLUTELY AMAZING - I wanted not a slice but the whole cheesecake! The cheesecake itself was soft and decadent but that salted bourbon caramel drizzle tasted really good. *Caramelized Banana Pudding Cake - this was a good dessert too. Very dense so I know I couldn't eat all of it but definitely tasted really good!!

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    Pappy's Smokehouse - Ribs alert    @hybrideater

    Pappy's Smokehouse

    4.5(4.9k reviews)
    9.9 miMidtown
    $$

    Went on a road trip recently, and spent a few days in St. Louis. Since St. Louis has a whole style…read moreof rib named after it, I had to try and seek out the best in town. My research brought me here to Pappy's. I'm very glad it did. Ambiance starts with a line out the door, literally. You slowly shuffle down a long hallway full of Pappy's memorabilia. Then you make it to the ordering counter, order, and find a table. The dining room is huge, plenty of tables, with a full complement of sauces on each table. The service people at the counter were friendly, and so were the people delivering the food. The food came out quick and hot and delicious. We had baked beans and potato salad for sides, and they were pretty solid. Nothing show-stealing, but no complaints about them whatsoever. And of course, we got the ribs. Tender, juicy, a nice bite and chew, a decent bark, just a really wonderful rib. Better than any St. Louis style rib I've ever had back home in Florida. Other states, hard to say, the jury's out, but in that moment, I was eating a five-star rib. So good. We also got a 1/4 pound of the Burnt Ends. Usually, burnt ends are the king of meats, but I think we've entered the phase of America, where they're just another variety of meat and not necessarily upper echelon anymore. That being said, these were pretty ok. Should have gotten more ribs. Overall, Pappy's was pretty wow. Great local spot with a lot of pride and history, excellent ribs, I will definitely try to come back next time I'm in town.

    As good as advertised…read more.. We've only been to the Pappy's in St. Peter's, but the STL location is equally as good... It's not hard to see why The Food Network rated Pappy's as the "#1 rib joint in the country", as this place is next level bbq. You can smell the bbq from down the street and it will instantly make you hungry, even if you just ate... The place has the "cool bbq joint vibes", the employees are ultra-friendly, and it's fair/reasonable priced based on the quality of the food (runs between $40-50 for two people). Strongly recommend getting ribs, but their smoked chicken and turkey are outstanding as well. I didn't love their original bbq sauce (it was too thick and sweet with a heavy molasses flavor), but the hoodoo spicy sauce was out of this world. I would put Pappy's up against some of the other big named bbq joints in the country and they'd hold their own... Definitely worth the stop when in STL.

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    The Fattened Caf. - Ube banana pudding

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    4.9(152 reviews)
    12.3 miGravois Park

    First time here! It's been in my list for a while and glad I finally got around to it. The staff…read morewas so helpful assisting me with recommendations. The ambiance was so cute too :) I LOVED my BBQ chicken. It was super flavorful. It paired well with the rice. I tried my partner's adobo chicken and it was good too. Much more on the umami side than the BBQ, which I would consider sweeter. The sausage was too spicy for me but it had a lot of great flavors.

    I must say, walking inside does give a bit of a Filipino-style feel, especially when seeing the…read morepeacock and bamboo woven chairs + decor that reminded me of home. The owners are very approachable and could immediately recognize us as Filipinos when we were sitting and eating there. The restaurant reminds me of a "fancier" Filipino style like you see in big tourist spots in Boracay. I do admit, the wait is a bit long as we were waiting for almost 30 minutes for our food to arrive. However, I feel like the complaints about it from other reviews are ridiculous since this place isn't considered fast food, but cooked with love. I mean- when I was living in The Philippines, everyone has patience of a saint, especially when it comes to food so I do not see the wait time as an issue. It's not served immediately like karinderya style. I ordered the Filipino-style chicken BBQ and I'd like to say that it's so delicious and flavorful. However, it doesn't remind me of home. I do want to point out to definitely ask for tuyo kalamansi with chili for the dip if you're not a fan of vinegar. I was told it was homemade by the owner and it did not disappoint. The pork BBQ that my father ordered was a bit too hard for his liking, as Filipino meat tends to be on the softer side. The ube banana pudding is also yummy, however, it is way too sweet for our liking. I'd like to point out that Java rice is so good that I think that it isn't enough for a Filipino like me and I personally don't want to pay for another cup of Java rice. There were more sides than rice tbh. I was also a bit bummed that halo-halo isn't in the menu at all, With that being said, I feel like the food and desserts here are mostly catering the American palette, but it would be good for people who has never tried Filipino food.

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