The BF and I visited Who Dat Southern Food Bar & Grill and had a great experience. He'd been prior…read morewith my mom for a lunch date. The food was absolutely delicious--full of flavor and exactly what you'd hope for from a spot serving Southern cuisine. Every dish felt fresh, well-seasoned, and made with care. What really stood out, though, was the exceptional service by the owner, Kyle. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was just right throughout the visit. It created a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere from start to finish. If you're looking for great Southern food paired with top-notch service, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

I had a rare night off and was craving some Cajun or Creole food. Sat alone at the bar and Kyle…read moremade me feel right at home. It's a very laid back, relaxing atmosphere. The other customers were all friendly and made conversation too. Lots of people grabbing a bite to eat here before heading upstairs to the Attic for live music. Now the food! Damn, that was good. I had the special, crawfish and shrimp creole. It had a lot of flavor and just the right kick from the spices. The rice was perfectly fluffy, and I couldn't stop eating the hush puppies. If you're here, grab dat hurricane too. I could sip on that all day, especially in the summer.

The brunch was excellent, great portions and flavor! The wait time was maybe 10-15 minutes and we…read morewere checked on periodically to see if we needed anything else. It was also quiet enough to have a conversation. I will definitely be back.

The food was fantastic and the drinks were amazing and service was great but the bartender was very…read moredisrespectful to another worker and wouldn't even acknowledge the waitress when she was talking to the her. It was very disappointing to see the bartender be so disrespectful in front of me and everyone. I asked the worker why does she talk to her like that or just ignore her. She responded with because she got told to ignore it. Seems highly unprofessional that they would allow that behavior. Makes me hesitant about going back even though the food and drinks were good.

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!!

The vibe was vibing and that helped this 4 star rating. I was so excited to finally dine here and…read morewould give it another try. Shout out immediately to the Drinks Menu which is very creative, tasty and with a kick! We started with the Bread service and Caesar Salad. The menu advises that the dressing is anchovie base and that drew me in but it was light to non existent, still a decent salad though. Next the Gnocchi was Soo rich and creamy and I would definitely order this again, it is reminiscent of Mac n Cheese but elevated. Onto the Crawfish Pie, was not really sure what to expect but it delivered! Handheld flaky crust pie packed with crawfish stuffing and served with a sort of stewed tomatoes on the side. The stewed tomatoes were definitely something I would not have ever selected but nice. Service was very attentive!! The menu is Southern eclectic bordering Tapas which I enjoyed.

One of my favorite soul food spots in the city. I'm very skeptical about "sides" at any restaurant…read moreespecially when it comes to the Mac and cheese. Everything I've had has been spot on. The fish is in my top five in the city of St. Louis. The waitress hooked me up with their fried tomatoes and pickles and they were 10/10.

I have been craving some fried catfish all week! Well today, I got my fix! The fish was seasoned…read morereally well and was very crispy. The entire establishment gives family reunion vibes. The servers are warm and inviting. Tonight was a karaoke night so the vibes were light hearted around the space. I've been here once before but I was outside on the patio. PLEASE check out the patio if you visit during the warmer months. The guests are always diverse and chill. "Your Place" is definitely the best name for this location. Everyone from the owner to the servers truly make you feel comfortable. A Dutchtown gem for sure.

After visiting the Gateway Arch on my visit to St Louis, I stopped in for lunch at the highly…read morerecommended Pappy's Smokehouse. This location in midtown is the original (I believe) and has a lot of charm and a great staff. There was no real line as I showed up in the first 30 minutes of their opening and on a Monday so I'm sure that made a big difference. I was helped by a super nice man up front who assisted me with my order and gave me the lowdown on the ordering and seating process. Pappy's has a large staff that were constantly clearing tables and delivering food. The manager (?) even stopped by the dining area and checked in with how our meals were. He also told me about the fried corn on the cob cooking process. Very interesting. I had a half slab of the ribs and chose the fried corn on the cob and baked beans as my sides. I filled by drink and found a seat and my meal was served shortly afterwards. The tables have 4 sauces to choose from if needed. Honestly, I loved the flavor of the ribs just the way they were served to me although I did try the sauces as I love to try these things when in a new place. The ribs had a glaze of sauce already on them and man were they good! The ribs were perfectly prepared with the iconic smoke ring around the edges. They were meaty and fatty just like they should be. These rate in the top 5 ribs I've ever had. I enjoyed the fried corn on the cob as it was super unique and finished with a sugar and salt coating but not too much. The BBQ beans were also good with pieces of pork mixed in. I highly recommend trying Pappy's when in the St Louis area. They really do a wonderful all around job.

So good, a must try!…read more Line is already long at 11am but they move through it. Plenty of spaces to park. They have you order and then get a table so there is enough seats. Brisket - my husband's favorite. Sliced thin. I also enjoyed it because it wasn't overly fatty. Pork - also delicious! The original bbq sauce was our favorite. Baked beans - hardy and delicious Fried corn - way better than regular corn on the cob Potato salad - more mustard/mayo based. Large potato chunks. It was delicious with a subtle flavor.

An upgrade to BBQ! Very unique and delicious neighborhood eaterie. Excellent and speedy service…read more The duck breast was done to perfection!

Still one of our go-to spots!…read more Early on a Saturday night we were able to get in without a wait. We got a roomy high-top table, love it! Host was super friendly, got us seated and let us know Charlotte would be our server. She is great, we have had her before and she is friendly and efficient! New menu has some new options and a lot of returning favorites. We ordered our usual loaded fries as an appetizer. I got the 1/2 smoked chicken with mac and cheese (still the only place I will order mac and cheese!) As the evening progressed the place filled up so glad we go there early. Appetizer and entrees were great, as usual. Charlotte was great! Host was great, nothing but great things to say!

I had no idea we had southern style hot chicken like this right here in the GreaterSTL area, but…read moreI'm glad we made the stop! We ordered the two-piece white meat with sides and added fried okra. The chicken was the highlight for me. That crunch is exactly what I want from fried chicken, and they delivered. The fried okra was a great addition and rounded out the meal nicely. This was one of those places I simply didn't know about, and I love finding a good local spot that surprises me. The food was fresh, portions were satisfying, and everything hit the spot. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving hot, spicy, crispy southern fried chicken without making a trip to the south.

A long week on the road for work came to a delightful conclusion with a dinner at Gus'. It was a…read moreperfect end to my week, and everything fell perfectly into place as the food and service were as awesome as I've come to expect. I went for the tenders, and they did not disappoint. I really enjoy their honey mustard sauce, too. The Mac & cheese was on-point, and I finished that first. I have to say getting there is slightly a challenge with weird, twisting, narrow streets, but once I arrived, I found parking and was seated in no time. Kudos to another Gus' location for keeping the love going! Y'all rock!

Amazon service!! 10 out of 10. They have many ways of getting food service. More than one location…read more Got fins them and enjoy!!

The food is truly delicious, but be extremely specific when placing an online order. The owner does…read morenot accommodate mistakes, even when the error is on their end. One of my items was prepared incorrectly, and instead of remaking the sandwich, the owner grilled the missing vegetables and handed them to me, telling me to add them myself. I explained multiple times that I did not want a "refurbished" sandwich -- I simply wanted it remade. He refused and insisted on giving me a refund instead of correcting the order. Thankfully, his daughter stepped in with kindness and offered to remake my sandwich, which I appreciated. To keep customers satisfied, it's important not to become upset when a mistake is made. A simple remake would have resolved the issue. I will patronize them again, but I will never order online again.

A classic STL staple. Come for the authentic sodas and stay for the dill pickle soup…read more This classic restaurant has sandwiches, soup, burgers, ice cream, and salads. A great place to enjoy a lunch or just a bit of ice cream to satisfy a sweet tooth. The inside is small so it may be hard to enjoy with large groups. The table spacing is compact so it can be a little tricky moving with a walker or wheelchair. Street parking only

Extremely unsafe for anyone with food allergies or celiac disease…read more We told the staff multiple times that we are gluten-free and vegan, and specifically asked whether the pita and hummus were safe for us. We were repeatedly told that they were. When the food came out, I asked twice more if the pita was gluten-free and was again told yes. We ate some of it based on those assurances. I finally went and asked another employee, who then told us that the pita DOES contain gluten. This is not a minor mistake for someone with celiac disease. We specifically disclosed the dietary restriction, repeatedly verified the food, and were given incorrect information multiple times before eating it. What makes this especially concerning is that The Fountain on Locust promotes itself as being allergy-friendly. If a restaurant is going to make that claim, staff need to understand food allergies and celiac disease and be able to accurately identify what is and is not safe. We would never have eaten the pita if we had been given correct information. After this experience, I would not trust this restaurant with a serious food allergy or celiac disease. Management needs to address its allergen procedures and staff training before someone gets seriously hurt.

Still amazing. Food never diminishes in quality. I have also visited in the STL City Soccer stadium…read moreand food is amazing there too. Love trying new things here and chicken adobo is still my favorite! All their food is excellent and you can tell they care about what they serve. The ube banana pudding and their ube latte go unmatched. The seating with the couches, I wonder if I can eat there haha it's so cozy. I do drink a coffee there though. I am always eager to come back!

One of the best Filipino restaurants that I've been to...why did it have to be so far away…read more My wife and I were in St. Louis to visit old friends, and we needed to find a place for lunch on this Saturday. We had a choice of two Pinoy restaurants in the St Louis Top One Hundred, so chose this one in the Gravois Park neighborhood. Parking is all street but wasn't too hard to find a spot and it was unmetered. The inside has been lovingly remodeled with a giant mural depicting a Filipino marketplace, and a set-up that supports a coffee shop atmosphere. It hadn't yet got too busy, so the group was able to find seating while we stood in line to order. It's a casual style, where you order and pay first (they use Square so got the receipt via SMS), and the food is delivered to you as it is made, with self-bussing. They have both a lunch and dinner menu. The Fattened Caf. (abbreviation for cafe NOT cafeteria) is marketed as bbq, so our group focused on the meat dishes, all wanting to make it shareable. Bistek ($22) - my wife's go-to when eating at a Filipino restaurant, this simple dish of beef pieces flavored in a strongly soy sauce based marinade was good, much better than most versions I've had restaurants in LA. The presentation was fine-dining, with enough gravy (sawsawan) to pour over the white rice that accompanied. Lechon Special ($20) - this was an off-menu addition, and was the one dish (presentation and taste) that would fit in to any fine dining restaurant, a must to be eaten on-site. It's a great introduction to show how awesome pork belly can be, if prepared this way. The texture contrasts hit in each bite, and the curry based sauce was different but worked really well with the meat. Housemade smoked Spam ($15) - This pork product is house-made, so not sure if they got permission from Hormel to call it this. In any case, it was delicious and the grilled pineapple slice that came with it was a perfect accompaniment. Spicy Chicken Longganisa ($15) - I had given up finding a good Filipino sausage that I liked until this one..and it's chicken based! It had the right amount of spiciness to counter act the slight sweet, and loved how the natural casing had been crisped to produce the snap that I adore. Plus the meat grind wasn't so fine...really loved this dish. Most of the dishes came with garlic rice and red cabbage atchara, which I liked (they also sell the green papaya version as well). Ube Banana Pudding ($7.50) - this dessert really worked with the mixed flavors of the banana and ube, with the one bite that I took enough for me to finish the meal. My wife also got the San Juanico Mango Bourbon ($11) - a mango bourbon kalamansi lemonade, which she enjoyed. Other drinks were offered in cans, along with a self serve water station. Service was OK throughout, as it was more of a fast casual restaurant. I think the quality of food deserves a more formal sit-down experience, mainly because we had to place multiple orders as we found the food to be so good. This meant getting back up to stand in line which is fine if dining alone, but not so much when with old friends. But the price reflects this fast-casual way, and can definitely appreciate the proprietors doing what they can to keep prices down.