After attending an event I decided to go here for lunch. I have been wanting to try it for some…read moretime now. It took a minute to go over all of the various menu options. It's nice to see all of the fresh ingredients available-mostly grown onsite. It can't get any fresher than that. The service was great. They are ready to help explain anything on the menu. It's a cute place, there's street parking available. I decided on the Thai BBQ which is a popular item. I also got the chili crisp cheese bread. My salad was huge and can easily be shared with another person. It was so fresh and delicious. The cheese bread was good, would have been much better if it was served hot and gooey. I'm glad I stopped in and really enjoyed my lunch. Go try it for yourself.

This is a favorite restaurant for many reasons, one of them being the freshness of their greens,…read morethe friendly and helpful service, and the variety in their menu. I've never had a dish that wasn't outstanding. I love that there seem to be new things on the menu when I go there, and everything is well marked with allergen info. The workers seem happy to be there, and the customers are too! On Saturday afternoon they offer a tour of their hydroponic gardens, and I can't recommend it enough. Its a short tour, but it is incredible to see how they grow almost all of their greens on-site. Carve out time to visit Neon Greens as soon as you can - its worth the trip!

I tried Flower Child and went with the Mediterranean chicken kabob. The food was super fresh,…read moretasty, and felt healthy without being boring. A couple of friends who are vegan came along and they had plenty of options too, which made it easy for everyone to enjoy. The vibe was busy but not overwhelming--we just missed the weekend lunch rush, so timing helped. It's counter service, so you order up front and they bring the food out to your table. Simple setup, good energy, and the food came out pretty quick. Overall, it's a solid spot if you want something flavorful and healthy without a lot of fuss.

The food is terrific! But the setup is different. It was super crowded on a Saturday. The line was…read moreout the door. There was no place to check in for a table and there weren't separate lines for eat in and carry out. I got there first and didn't want to order before my friend got there. I saw an empty table so I sat down to wait. I was nicely told by one of the workers who was carrying around table numbers that I needed to be assigned a table number first. It was unclear when or how to get assigned a number, maybe when you order? Although the line moved pretty quickly it kept growing so when my friend arrived I ended up ordering online. Then I had to ask for a table. I wish they had clear signage or some way to inform about the process. I had the flying avocado turkey wrap which was fresh and delicious, although I didn't taste any avocado. Also ordered the green chili queso with chips which was great. I placed another order to go to take the Cajun shrimp boil home for dinner. It was good, too, although I should have had the hot dish for lunch and taken home the cold wrap. I'd like to try the avocado toast. Next time I will stand in line and order.

I thought I had tried salt + smoke before but I DEFINITELY would've remembered this! I didn't feel…read morelike getting too messy so I ordered the Oklahoma bacon cheeseburger and oh my god... one of the best burgers I've ever had. Full stop. The place was getting busy around 11am and by the time we were leaving the place was packed. I don't think there was an empty seat left. The service wasn't anything special until toward the end, the waiter started to let their personality show. They were so great with the two kids though! Definitely need to come back and try their ribs next!

Located in ballpark village and one of the only things open later when a game is not going on. The…read moredeviled eggs and sides were the best part of the meal. Bbq is different depending what part of the country you're from but the original sauce was too sweet for me and the other ones just weren't to my liking. The service is what gave this place low stars. The hostess were very friendly. We were told 25 minute wait but watched another party walk in and ask about the the tables outside that they were able to just sit down at. We asked about the other table and were told we could sit after waiting thirty minutes, not sure why they weren't using those tables to begin with and weren't asking if people wanted to sit inside our outside. Our waitress was just terrible. Took her forever to come to our table, we were ready when she finally showed up but would only take our drink orders. We heard her tell the other table as well who was ready to order they'd have to wait until she came back with the drinks. She also didn't come around to check on us and only offered the table next to us refills. A bus boy also passed our table asked to remove empty plates but left ours.

Found this place in close proximity to the Barnes/Wash-U medical campus - a much needed change of…read morescenery from the hospital. Super unique and easy location to get to. The indoor vibes are simple but pleasant. Staff is super friendly - and knowledgeable- both about the food menu and local brews. Above all else - the food was great. Would love to go back to sample more menu items. If I had to offer any kind of knit-picky criticism - I personally prefer a sit down/server come to you experience. This place is built on ordering at the counter. That would be the only thing. With that said - the servers were extremely attentive and came to my table more than once to see if I needed anything. Check this place out.

Went in on weekday for lunch. Restaurant was fairly empty. Staff was friendly & took our order…read morepromptly. Fairly large space with lots of tables & separated areas. Ive been several times & its usually pretty good. Tried the pick 2 newer menu option. Got a mini calzone & caesar salad. The caesar had a bit too much dressing. It was not my favorite caesar but also not my least favorite. Mini calzone is perfect size. Unfortunately it is only available as pick 2. Wish they would have that option as a regular menu item.

Stopped in since I had a gift card to use. The staff friendly and very helpful…read more I ordered a loaf to go and an egg salad sandwich. The sandwich was good. Pic included The bread was also good. Waiting to go back and try a couple other loaves. The restaurant has a nice little counter service area and dining room. It's a small location with some great vibes.

Time for an updated review! I enjoy this spot often, more for lunch than dinner and I would say my…read more54 check-ins is not accurate, I am sure it's quite a bit more. Pizza dinner on Saturday night. We put our name in but didn't wait too long for a seat at the bar. We planned on duplicating our order from our last visit but lo and behold they had a couple of new appetizers, so we went with the Italian salad, meatballs with burnt toast, and a pepperoni pizza. I love the salad! Crisp lettuce with garbanzo, fennel, olive, picked pepper and Italian vinaigrette, so good. I asked for no cheese, This new appetizer? Don't pass on it, so very good. The meatball was full of flavor as was the marinara but that burnt toast, I could have sat there and ate it all night. One of their loafs, soaked in olive oil and toasted dark, yum! I did still leave room for the pizza, the pepperoni with a kick of heat from the Calabrian chili, chewy crust. Again, so good! Staff busy in the dining area and behind the bar. They definately go by the rule of if you are leaning you could be cleaning! Constantly rounding up plates and empty glasses, cleaning and polishing the glasses, and wiping things down. Our server was busy but she was attentive to us, I discussed beer options and she recommended the Scratch brewery beer. Talked it up and gave me a sample. It was very good, light and refreshing and went down easy with the pizza. Love this place, I go often but can't imagine how often if I lived closer!

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!

Some girlfriends and I stopped in after an event at the art museum ... maybe 7:45ish and they were…read moreable to seat us right away. The space is adorable and a wider shotgun style layout with a bar on the left with some seating + a right side of bench seats, tables. Our server was very friendly, brought us water, and let us mull over the menu for a few minutes while we got settled. We started with the prosciutto and burrata appetizer ... with various pickled veggies and a delicious flatbread. Mmmmmm. Four ladies ordered pasta (x3 for the ravioli) and another tried the mafalda. The ravioli was incredible. It's rare to find something with gjetost, and it was SO good. It may have been on a limited winter menu, but gaaaah dang so good. Served in a broth - a perfect dish. I opted for the chicken carbonara pizza. Also insanely good. I ordered an Old Fashioned and it may be the best one I've ever had. So good I ordered a second. Other cocktails looked equally enjoyable. We capped off the meal by splitting the beet cake. YUM! I truly cannot wait to go back and try more. It was all so good and everyone working was lovely. A true STL gem.

Polite Society Polite Society set the tone for my entire St…read more Louis trip. If you know me, you know -- if I see octopus on the menu, I'm ordering it. And this one did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and honestly one of my favorite dishes from the trip. I also had a scallop dish that was just as good -- rich, well-seasoned, and beautifully prepared. On top of the food, they have a really strong wine selection, which made the experience even better. The overall vibe is polished and elevated without feeling too formal. Service was great, food came out on time, and everything felt intentional. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice dinner spot in St. Louis.

Came because it was in the Yelp top 100. Enjoyed what I got but might need to come again and try…read moresome new things. They have a great cocktail menu but we opted for a bottle of wine instead. The waiter was super helpful in helping us pick out a nice red blend. We got the octopus as a starter, which I don't personally love octopus, but my friend thought it was the best in stl. I also got the apple dish, which was listed under the salads but the waiter was sure to explain it's not an actual salad. Since it wasn't a full salad I also got the soup. Both the apple dish and soup were really good. It's street parking but there's lots of spots in the area. The bathroom is super nice with hairspray and mints if needed. Nice place for a good meal.

Great place! Small, but completely worth it and I could sit at the bar forever. Clean, sleek and…read moremodern. I got the green chili cheeseburger, and it was SO GOOD! It was half gone, before realizing I didn't take a picture! Next time, I'll be back! The burger was not spicy but had a great cream aioli sauce on it. We got a special drink and then a classic drink - Tommy's #2 will be all I get the next time. It's so good, light and refreshing! The service was great, and we got in and out of there within an hour before an event. I'm definitely going back for that burger!

I had been wanting to check out Good Company for awhile, and I'm so glad I finally did! It has the…read morevibe of a place you'd find in LA. It's very cozy and modern. Their drink program is STELLAR! Over the course of my group's visit we tried what felt like most of their seasonal cocktail menu. Highlights were the Mexitalian, Peach Bite, and Savannah Slammer. Nobody had a drink they didn't like! The LA vibe does come with the LA price though....whenever I pay over like $12 for a cocktail in STL I cringe a little bit. I'm a bit torn on the food. Best deviled eggs I've had in my life, and the Brussels sprouts caesar was lovely. The poutine was also super yummy. My Cuban sandwich was fine, as were the onion rings. They had a great crunch, but the onion on the inside was very thin. Plus a $2 up charge for 4 onion rings was a bit much, I thought. I wanted an entree they ran out of, so I could have just been tainted by that. Nothing was bad by any means! Dessert was good. We opted for cookies for easy sharing, and we liked them! Get the cookie dough ice cream with them. It was loaded with cookie dough. I'm excited to try them again, and hopefully get the entree I wanted! They also have a pretty good happy hour it seems.

I have been going to Cafe Nova for years and have seen it expand from a small little spot to all…read morethe lovely additions they have added. The new outside patio is great in the summertime. I mostly order to go from here however (especially in the winter) as their inside dining is a little smaller. The food is always consistently good and their Caprese is one of my favorites in STL. The family that owns it is always so nice (especially the mom and son) so I love supporting this small business. If you are a coffee lover they have the best Arabic style coffee and flavors that are worth going for on their own.

I was looking for someplace new for lunch and a friend recommended, Cafe Nova. When I lived in STL,…read moreI drove by numerous times and always told myself I needed to check it out. Well, I no longer live in STL and I am finally checking it out. Now that I have, I am pissed at myself that I didn't try it sooner. I stopped by for lunch and enjoyed a Nova Gyro that was served with a side of fries. For a minimal up-charge, I had them add Feta Cheese to mine. When the Gyro arrived, it was super huge. It was so big, I could hardly pick it up to take a bite. I ended up eating part of it as a salad with a fork until I could finally pick it up and eat it like a true Gyro. The gyro meat was well seasoned and tender. It was smothered in their house made tzatziki sauce and wrapped in a warm Pita. The toppings were plentiful and they were; sliced red onion, shredded crisp lettuce, cucumbers and vine ripe tomatoes. Adding the Feta Cheese, was a wise move. It added, an extra Greek kick to the Gyro. My glass of Pinot Grigio was a perfect accompaniment to my lunch. With it being super huge, I took a third of it home and made a salad out of it for dinner. The only negative, is their take home vessels are styrofoam and not eco-friendly. The service was attentive and friendly. My server was training a new gentleman and think he's going to do a great job. I'm already thinking about a return visit, because I need to try the baklava. When: February 26, 2026 Why: Lunch in the Big City

We ordered 3 small plates, wings were the highlight. Great wings. Good drinks. Place seems to be…read morekeeping a high standard. I had not been there in a few years. Just a nice place.

Retreat offers elevated bar food in a cozy, slightly rustic venue in Central West End with friendly…read moreservice. It's a great date spot. Offering a mix of comfort food and novelty with an interior that is cozy but upbeat, everyone can find something on the menu they will enjoy.