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!

I truly enjoyed my experience at StL Steak and Cake. From the young lady who took my order to the…read moregreat food, I was served... everything was outstanding. I ordered the five piece whole fried wings with fries. Fresh, hot and tasty. For dessert I ordered the blueberry lemon gooey butter cake ... oh my! The owners were on-site and involved. And it shows. I wholeheartedly recommend StL Steak & Cake and I've added them to my rotation of dining spots.

So this place has been around for a while, but was in a building next door, with no inside seating…read more The new spot is open, clean, with floor to ceiling glass walls looking out. The young woman @ the counter was very nice. I went on Wednesday, and they have a really good special that day. $8.99 You get a choice of about 5 sandwiches + fries. I went with the STL Cheesesteak, and added banana peppers and jalapeños. WOW! It was great! They did dress it with lettuce and tomato, which was sorta odd, but it was just fine. I would have had them keep it off half for reheating purposes. I only ate half of mine, as I would have needed a nap if I plowed through the whole thing. They have wings, and burgers too. I will be back next Wednesday!

Steve's Hot Dogs is so much more than the name divulges! The menu includes hot dogs, brats,…read moreburgers, meatless dogs & burgers, mac & cheese, and chili. All of the above can be ordered with various fixins like bacon, veggies, sauces, jams, and several cheese choices. There's also soup, fries, onion rings, and other sides. You can't go wrong with the Silverback Gorilla Bowl--mac & cheese, bacon, and crispy fried onion--or the Figgy Stardust, which is a burger with fig jam, bacon, goat cheese, and balsamic glaze. Heck yeah it's messy, but they've got napkins! The best part of Steve's? It's a cool bar with good draft beer, cocktails, mocktails, and sodas and such, fantastic vibes, and awesome people. And the owners do great things in the community, so it feels good to drop some change there.

Yum! We were here on Sunday midafternoon, intent on trying chili cheese fries…read more Service was great, he told me his name but I completely forgot. We were taking to-go as we had one more stop to make on the way home. He took our order at the counter and answered a few questions with ease and a great attitude. Beyond the chili cheese fries, I ordered a hot dog plain with a side of the smokey, pepper mustard I love. I took a bite of the hotdog before I put it away for my next days lunch. We tried the chili cheese fries, and they were really good. I like the chili and could order that on its own. We know Steve's has the best fries! Next time I will get my hotdog with fries and a cup of chili to eat and dunk the fries in!

If you know, you know... Is it simple white people chicken, yes. Service is fast, plenty of space…read moreto feed a family.

For a fast food place, it's not bad. We got take out via the mobile app. They had the food ready at…read morethe time we specified, and it was hot. A lot of places make the food too early, and then you're picking up cold, soggy food. We got the 4 piece meal that comes with bread, slaw, fries, and the chicken. I mean, it's certainly not upscale food, but it was pretty decent. The sauce is finger licking good. The tenders could have been bigger, but my scale says they were big enough. Prices are fair for what you get. On nights I'm too lazy to cook, this place will be on the list of take out possibilities.

Needed fuel. Got two types. Coffee & Parfait…read more This is your cute neighborhood coffee shop that actually feels like a neighborhood. The locals are here, the laptops are out, and someone is definitely writing a screenplay in the corner. They roast coffee in-house and keep things community focused. Parfait + coffee = I have my life together starter pack or it appears that way anyway.

I really don't get how this place has good ratings. I stopped by today and the whole experience was…read morejust gross. Every table I saw was covered in crumbs and sticky spots, I actually had to grab a napkin and wipe mine down myself because the staff was too busy hanging out behind the counter to care. The service is insanely slow. It took forever just to get a simple coffee, and when my Cole Turkey Stacker finally came out, it was such a letdown. The bread was dry and there was barely any meat on it--definitely not worth what they're charging. To make it worse, the ventilation in there is terrible. I walked out smelling like old, burnt fry oil and the smell is literally stuck in my clothes now. Between the bad food and the lack of basic cleaning, I'm definitely not coming back. There are way better (and cleaner) spots nearby.

Always good food-- and good options for non meat eaters. A little noisy but that's part of the…read morefun. Food is reasonably priced. Service has always been good

Shoe string fries, burgers, sports, whisky!…read more This is the quintessential neighborhood bar. Sans pretense, sans judgement, sans all things bad. Just a simple spot, serving simple food(with playful twists), with some damn good service. If you need a quiet spot to grab casual dinner with a friend, a quick date night, or wanna catch a game this is the spot. The burgers are great, and fries even better. Another gem on morganford that you should go to time and again!

Loved it! I went here for lunch with my friend and we both brought our dogs. We sat outside and…read morewhile they were bringing us menus, they also brought water cups for the dogs! This was my first time dining outside with my pup and since it was hot, I appreciated them doing that. I wanted something light and with protein, so I got the lunch chicken and steak fajitas and a medium guava and mango margarita. They gave us chips, salsa, and water to start. The chips were fresh and crisp, while the salsa had a nice kick of spice but it wasn't over the top. The margaritas were refreshing and I liked that we could mix the flavors. They weren't too busy, so it wasn't long until our food came. My fajitas had a good ratio of each meat and the accompaniments (rice, beans, and salad) were quite tasty as well. Service was stellar as they made sure both mine and the dog's water cups/bowls were kept full. We both enjoyed our time here and will def be back.

My go to Mexican spot in Tower Grove! Food is seasoned well. Great tequila selection as well…read more I will say the prepaid margaritas are too sweet, too sweet indeed.

When our dinner plans fell through, we had to make some hard choices to be sure that we had enough…read morefuel in our stomachs for the evening's events. We chose Jack in the Box as our alternative. The person who took our order was very pleasant, but she is the only thing about the visit that I can positively comment on. Our food was OK to poor, the iced tea undrinkable, and we had to wipe down a table to find a place to sit (we were the only dine-in customers there during our entire stay). That said, we knew early on that we would need to adjust our expectations to a lower level, but we did set them low enough. Based on this visit I can't recommend dining there unless you are pressed for options. They certainly have room to improve and may well turn things around.

Service/communication F (had a horrible attitude, and almost didn't give us everything we ordered…read more Then proceeded to try and make us pay for the missing items. Wtf.) Speed F (waited over 40 minutes for "fast food") Food F (was cold, because it was prepared for 20+ minutes before they let us order. they made us sit in the line forever) One of the worst jack in the box experiences I've ever had unfortunately.

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.

Food good at room temp. Service decent. Bathroom eh because why are there open condom wrappers in…read morethe damn bathroom on the changing table?! Gross

Typical South side fast food place. Slow service (although they were fairly friendly here; most…read moreplaces, the employees look at you with contempt for even coming in), so so food, 75% order accuracy at best, not that clean. We're just stopped by for a quick bite in between activities, and it was ok. It took forever to get the food, but I didn't expect anything less. We ate inside, so we were able to just walk to the counter to get the forgotten items in the order. The counter guy was also the drive through guy, so he was understandably busy. I appreciated he was actually friendly. Maybe I'm just getting old, but geez, the prices are way too expensive for what you get. 2 meals and an order of 6 mozzarella sticks was $26. Yikes. Like everywhere else these days, they focus on the drive through and mobile orders instead of people at the counter. This isn't a place I would be super excited to visit, but it's ok in a pinch.