The service was friendly and helpful by offering wine samples and talking through menu options. The…read moreoutdoor seating had nice views of west port and perfectly shaded with quiet fans. It was a lovely date night out.

From atmosphere, to the service, to drinks and the food, everything was amazing! Our favorites from…read morethe dinner included the burger and the gelato!

Nice place but food was mediocre and priced too high. It was also a little too noisy.read more

Stone Turtle has become a regular spot for us. Whether we're stopping in for drinks, dinner, or…read morebrunch, the experience is consistently great across the board. The food is delicious, the service is outstanding, and the atmosphere hits a really nice balance. It's lively enough to have some energy, but small and intimate enough that it almost feels like you stumbled into a secret neighborhood spot. It's not exclusive, by the way. It's incredibly welcoming. Nick and Genesis are genuinely some of the kindest people you'll meet, and that hospitality comes through every time we're there. On top of all that, Stone Turtle does a ton to support the Dogtown community, which makes it even easier to keep coming back.

The vibe and the food is everything service is always quick and straight to the point …read more Grab your girls and have a girls night out or grab your man and have the best conversation under the stars.

Sasha's in DeMun remains one of our favorite neighborhood spots in Saint Louis. The location…read morecreates the perfect setting for meeting friends, enjoying a relaxing evening, or simply taking in the charm of DeMun. What always stands out to us is the atmosphere. During a past visit, we had the opportunity to explore the upstairs area and spend some time chatting with the bartender. We also enjoyed the outdoor seating and came away thinking it offered a unique and inviting space. The wine selections deserve special recognition. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking for the right glass to complement the occasion, Sasha's offers plenty of great options. We'd also be remiss if we didn't mention their sister property, Sasha's on Shaw, another excellent destination for wine lovers.

Fantastic fine dining. Great service too!…read more Enjoyed steak and wine. Definitely a great place in Soulard.

I just moved back to the city after living in Illinois suburbia for six years. I missed those city…read morelights and I really missed dining at Polite Society. So this past Sunday, I took advantage of their Brunch. I started my Sunday breakfast with an adult beverage. Their Bloody Mary, has just enough spice to give it a good kick to start your morning. I don't know about you, but I always have to have a cup of coffee as a chaser for my Bloody. I take mine black and strong, to get through the entire day. For my entree, I built my own Omelette with, Spinach, Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Cheese. It was a light golden yellow and was filled with a generous amount of my chosen ingredients. As a side, it came with crispy potato wedges and a small cup of ketchup for dipping. The two paired together, made for an excellent Sunday Brunch. I always sit at the bar, since I usually dine alone and the service was attentive. The bartender was personable and lead the entire bar into a good conversation. I'm glad to be back in STL and I am super glad that my new condo is closer to Polite Society than my last home was. I'm confident I will be once again, be a regular.

Lazy Tiger is a part of the Yellow Belly and Extra Wavy family of restaurants that focuses on…read moreinventive cocktail creations and seafood forward dishes. The restaurant itself is quite small and is located on the other side of Yellow Belly. The entrance has minimal space that looks to be able to accommodate 4 or 6 people if you're waiting for a table. Inside, the spacing is fairly decent for being a smaller location. I didn't feel too crammed dining and the 2-seater table was of normal size so there was enough room. We were seated right by the entrance with a curtain separating the area. True to its name, a Tiger statue sits at the entrance which is decorated in tropical manner. The theme continues within the restaurant. Lazy Tiger has a happy hour which if I remember correctly, ended at 6:30. Their cocktails are $12 during happy hour (rather than $14) and they have a selection of snack type items which you could have as appetizers if you'd like. We both got a cocktail. My husband had the human costume (gin, amaro, blanc vermouth, melon, gnartruese, malic acid) and I had the humble brag (gin, rhum, salted banana, forbidden rice, coconut, lemon). Both were refreshing and different but in a good and surprising way. We started with the nachos from the happy hour menu and added some pork belly per our writer's recommendation. I love pork belly anything anyway. The nacho was a huge serving! And it was very tasty with a good amount of crispy pork belly peppered throughout. I had the Morrocan spiced halibut served with couscous, asparagus, Spanish chorizo, tomatoes, pistachio dukkah. Halibut was well seasoned and prepared perfectly. We also shared an order of the vegetable fried rice and added some spam because I am a sucker for spam fried rice. It came with some chili crisps which brought the dish to another level. My husband had the tamales which he thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't get to try some but it looked fantastic. We ended up taking home the rest of my meal and the rest of the fried rice which have been devoured over the weekend. Service was fantastic. I love the vibe, I love the food!

Didn't know if we should enter - the sign for please wait to be seated is right inside the door and…read morethe restaurant is separated with a drape. I peaked my head in and no one was around I asked a customer if I come In it was awkward. The hostess was great and our server was great also! Explained all drinks and about the place. The food was so amazing - we got a bunch to try and liked each thing. The place is small and cozy without feeling crowded. It was a little dark

This is a great example of what the CWE has been about for decades. Or At least used to be about…read more I've been here pre- and post-covid and quality, personal service, relaxed atmosphere, best food and drink has not changed- exquisite. Even a personal request drink was great. I've never had a bad meal here. I love shrimp and grits, and bruschetta. But I doubt there's a disappointing meal. It's just got that home grown, or at least home tasted perfection.

Went in for dinner with friends. Forgot to take photos but…read morethe cocktails are super fun- although a little small. I like the variety & new things I have never tried. The food menu is limited but what they do offer is delicious. Feta mousse was creamy & delicious. Salmon was cooked perfectly & paired with a veggie/rice mix. Server was nice & checked on us many times as people with our group filtered in. Party of 7.

Went to Robin for my fiancé's birthday and the food and service were top notch! (I believe I…read morerecognized some Bulrush chefs, if that tells you anything:) I like to mention when a menu is vegetarian friendly, and this was! No need to notify in advance. The veggie options were thoughtful and delicious. My favorite was the "hot dish"- a wonderful mushroom medley. His favorite dish was the duck breast- he was salivating over it! Cocktails were excellent, service was great. This is definitely a nice treat if you need a dinner for a special occasion.

Went in for our anniversary to celebrate. They have a small space & the tables are very close to…read moreeach other. Its small & intimate. The service was astounding! They took our allergies very seriously & offered suggestions & alternatives. We ordered a wine pairing with our dinner. Every course was brought out & explained & the wine was brought with the dishes or even prior. The food was good. For all the hype around this restaurant I was expecting a little more. Portions are small but it's multiple courses so its plenty of food. Pricepoint is good for the service & attention paid to detail.

Five Stars! This is my new favorite place to go on The Hill. It reinvented itself into a FIVE STAR…read moreItalian fun place. While reservations are recommended, I was lucky to get us a spot for two on a Saturday night for dinner. Walking in, it reminded me of a small family place in Palermo but with class. Hostess and server were very friendly and pleasant and attentive. The Ravioli appetizer was excellent!!! For St Louis, having an outstanding Ravs is a high bar and Collins's easily earned a top spot. The ravioli is a must try. The Beef Rigatoni Bolognese was also outstanding and an interesting fact is the pasta is made in-house. The Cavitelli was also fantastic and another must-try is the Sicilian Old Fashioned which was delicious. I could easily do two or three. Collina is a must return soon column. Five Stars!

I was trying to decide btwn 3& 4 stars but best to go high and give places a chance. We met a…read morefriend here for her birthday and they did provide her with a free birthday dessert. It was a carrot cake that I'm pretty sure had cheesecake btwn the layers. I only had 1 small bite of that part. Entrees ordered were seafood risotto, sweet chili glazed salmon and the special of the night which was a pork chop over risotto. Per my friend her salmon was delicious. My risotto was overcooked so the clams were rubbery-yuk. The shrimp looked overcooked but they actually tasted fine. The pork chop was good but not great per report. We did get bruschetta as an appetizer- again good but not great as there was too much balsamic glaze such that it was overly sweet. Jonathan was our server and I had the impression he was new to the job. He did fine but it was small things. A definite detractor was the location of our table- we were right next to the kitchen. If I backed my chair up I would have been in their pathway. Anyway they left the door to kitchen open and it was sooooo noisy. Yes I could have asked them to close door but the heat would have probably too much for them then.

Yes! This place! Stop scrolling for a place to eat and make a reservation!…read more We made a reservation the morning of and I'm glad we did. We arrived 20 minutes early. The bar was at waging room only and there were no empty tables. The hostess worked her magic and she was able to get us seated before our reservation time. Our waiter did a great job estimating how much food we'd need without under or over ordering. We shared everything. It was amazing. Even the gluten free bread and pasta was delish. And if you have to eat gf, you know how hard it is to get anything traditionally made as gluten free. Yum! Yum! Yum! Excellent.

I had a delightful little brunch. The space is warm and inviting. I had a cozy two top table and a…read morebook. A girl couldn't ask for more. The patio is perfect when the weather permitting. Owen was my server during my visit. He took excellent care of me, made good recommendations, and worked to accommodate special requests. The coffee is local from Coma Coffee. The cocktail menu has a robust list of offerings. The brunch menu is a nice balance of savory and sweet. If you've read any of my reviews, I usually always prefer savory over sweet for breakfast. This visit was no exception to that. I went with the loaded hash brown. This was a unique interpretation of a latke. The hash brown practically covered my entire plate, a nice portion of cured salmon, and a lovely basil yogurt and chili crunch for contrast. I made a fantastic choice. Not only was this a nice portion of food, it tasted amazing as well. I did add a side of the chicken sausage. It actually ended up being too much. This was the perfect way to spend a slow Saturday morning. I plan to stop in soon to visit them for dinner.

Zach was our waiter and provided the best service! Listed to our girl talk and gave some great…read moreadvice. Will be back to see him and experience his service again. White lasagna was bomb.com

Hard to believe it had been eight years since I last dined at Olive + Oak. During the summer of…read more2018, I was working in St. Louis and had several occasions to dine there. Since then, Olive + Oak has moved to its current location, which is spacious, airy and filled with light. And somehow, our experience last night was even better than what I remembered. I was having dinner with three friends I used to work with, and Abby, our server, was outstanding from start to finish. I arrived first and had a chance to chat with her before everyone else got there. Her energy and personality immediately stood out, and I knew she was going to be a hit with our group. Hard to believe she has been at Olive + Oak for only six months. She kept taking care of us throughout the evening. She really wanted us to try the grilled carrots, so she brought us an order on the house. Later, one of the managers stopped by with wine glasses and poured us some wine, also compliments of the restaurant. Those unexpected touches made an already great evening even more memorable. With four of us, we were able to explore quite a bit of the menu. We started with the Chicken Wings, Charred Octopus and Lion's Mane Steak. All three were distinctive and delicious. The Fried Green Tomato Salad was enormous, easily enough for all four of us to share, and packed with flavor. We learned it was leaving the menu after that night, so our timing was pretty good. For my entrée, I had the Grilled Flank Steak with crispy Parmesan potatoes, along with a side of Olive + Oak fries. Incredible. The fries were world-class, and Abby even tracked down some barbecue sauce for me to dunk them in. And those Grilled Carrots Abby insisted we try? Wow! Definitely one of the surprises of the night. We finished by sharing two new desserts, the Cloud Cake and Samoa Cookie Cake. Both were super delicious and a great way to end the meal. We ultimately spent more than three hours at Olive + Oak, and never once felt rushed. We were there to reconnect, tell stories and enjoy being together again. Great food certainly mattered, but the warm, attentive service made the evening even better. Eight years was way too long between visits. Olive + Oak remains my favorite St. Louis restaurant.