Dinner with my husband last weekend. I made sure to have a reservation. We were seated pretty quickly when we got there. The menu was a decent size, not too big or too small. Decided we wanted to try a bunch of different things so we ordered a bunch of food to share. Started with the carbonara arancini and the chopped salad. Arancini was delicious and had great flavor. Salad was a good size and well balanced. We then got 2 small pastas to share, the gnocchi and the radiatori. I will say the radiatori was def my fav dish and was a very unique shape. We rounded out our meal with the salmon, which was a crispy outside and was delicious! The food was amazing and all came out warm. Ambiance was nice. It looked a lot smaller on the outside than it was inside. Was happy I got a table because the couch seats didn't look ideal for eating. I will def come back specially for the radiatori. read more

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Man Oh Man. I would have skipped over this one if I knew how loud it was going to be. Unfortunately I could not even enjoy my fun date night because I could barely talk to my partner about the week. He was so obsessed with the noise that he downloaded a decibel meter on his app and out table was at 90 decibels. There are several small things a restaurant can do to help with this situation and they have done none of them. Service was very good, 0 complaints. Food, we got the sweet & sour meatballs, roasted cauliflower, and we split the gnocchi entree. Both of our small plates had raisins in it which I did think was funny. The meatball plate was my favorite of the three. The roaster cauliflower had a delightful sauce underneath and the veggie had a great color to it, added mint and dill, I enjoyed all the flavors together. The gnocchi was dry and not very saucy, which is not what I was I expecting but they had a good flavor. We probably won't be back though. read more

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A story as you walk in. The theme makes you feel AT HOME. Great service. Great cocktails. GREAT FOOD. Share some small plates and the dill salad. read more

Scout's Restaurant - Hummus. Flank. Gnocchi. Ragu. - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Absolutely delicious meal. Lovely server. The "untraditional" gnocchi was really tasty. Chef makes all pasta from scratch at the day's beginning. The carrots were cooked perfectly. The piping hot flatbread served with the harissa hummus was on point. The arancini carbonara with egg yolk was incredible and a wonderful meal start. My only complaint was how dirty the bench was where we were seated! Still not going to keep me from giving this 5 stars. read more

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Great food, great service. Arina was our waitress, and Eliot the owner came and checked on us. The BT Daiquiri was EXCELLENT. Sweet and sour meatballs were very tasty. I thought the Dubai chocolate cannoli was fantastic too. We'll definitely be back. read more

Scout's Restaurant - Sourdough appetizer - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Overall a solid experience, not completely blow away but I'd return as they develop. We came here with 6 of us on a weeknight for dinner. We got a reservation and they are competitive so plan ahead. Our group ordered all the snack plates -- all were good but nothing exceptional -- our favorite was probably the hummus and bread that came with it. Our table tried all the cocktails and no one was super impressed, a little to out there with some of the flavors and I sent one back which they were happy to make right, the old Cuban was a good one for me. For the entrees my husband and I split the beef dish and one of the pastas. Beef was cooked a little inconsistently. Many at the table ordered pasta and that seemed to be where they shined! Overall good service and nice ambiance, there is a lot of hype for this place and it's hard to meet that. As a still very new restaurant I look forward to returning and seeing what they get up to next. read more

Scout's Restaurant - Sardi full - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We finally made it to Scout's and wow! We had an amazing experience. Both the restaurant and bar area were beautiful. My friend even said "you don't even feel like you're in STL right now". We ended up staying for drinks after dinner because the sitting area in the bar was just so warm and inviting. Now for the dinner portion... First, I want to start with our server. Areena was so helpful and kind and we loved having her as our waitress! One of my friends has a lot of allergies and she went above and beyond to help make sure everything was allergy friendly. We are incredibly grateful for all of her help and recommendations! Speaking of those recommendations, the food was amazing. We started with three small plates: The Charred Cabbage, the Sweet Potato, and the Carrots. All of them were delicious and perfect split between three people. For dinner, we ordered the flank steak, salmon, and gnocchi. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. Highly recommend it all. Thanks for an incredible evening. We are so lucky to have you in STL! read more

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First time trying Scout's and it won't be our last! The vibes are immaculate, the drinks are phenomenal, and the food is delicious. As a vegetarian, my options were limited but I still left feeling full. Highly recommend the fried artichoke and the sweet potatoes to start. The sweet potatoes had such a surprising flavor profile with the orange that paired so well. For my entree, I got the gnocchi which was bouncy, spicy, and perfect. read more

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Scouts is a new restaurant with a promising future. Our server told us they intended to expand their small menu as they settled into their business. We had a reservation for 7:15 on a Thursday and we unfortunately sat next to a large floor to ceiling window. If we had good weather it would be wonderful but given the biting winter cold, I was freezing despite the faux fur blankets they generously draped over every chair in that section. Our server was so kind and made us laugh by rhyming her name! She was attentive but not overly so. She recommended the sourdough and the arancini, both of which we got. Now the important part. The arancini was tasty and lightly fried. My date enjoyed it immediately, and while I thought it was delicious, it reminded me heavily of loaded tater tots. We also got the whipped ricotta with homemade sourdough. WOW! The bread was the star! It was sliced and lightly toasted with (I suspect) butter, giving it a delightful crunch and rush of flavor as the cool creaminess of the cheese balanced out the fattiness. As for our meals, I ordered the charred cabbage. Cabbage is my favorite vegetable, so I enjoy the flavor and texture. This is a half head that is charred and topped with a rich, creamy, slightly spicy sauce with sunflower seeds. I enjoyed this dish immensely and was full after eating one quarter. The bucatini was delicious. I think it would be fair to describe it as a cacio e pepe with thicker pasta. He ordered a full dish intending to take some home, but it was not enough leftover to really box up. With the price of full order, we expected to take some home (but this is upscale dining, so idk if that's a fair critique). read more

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My expectations for Scout's were high given the social media hype and reservation difficulty; unfortunately, the experience left me unimpressed. The snacks were not memorable, and the small menus felt limited: especially since they were out of several items. They had just started a new menu, so perhaps they are still figuring things out. The Old Cuban cocktail was well balanced, but the martini was not to my taste. While the entrees were a step up from the starters: the execution was inconsistent. My radiatori pasta was flavorful and cooked al dente, but my steak arrived overcooked despite ordering it medium-rare; notably, another guest's steak at the table was cooked correctly. The desserts were the highlight of the meal: the cannoli and panna cotta were excellent. This feels like a 3.5 star establishment: better than a 3, but 4 feels generous. read more

RUN HERE - DON'T WALK! Seriously, this place is incredible. From start to finish, everything exceeded expectations. The service was outstanding, and every staff member was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind. They just opened, so you'd expect a few hiccups, but there were absolutely none. Every bite felt like a work of art. Each dish had layers of complexity that went far beyond what you'd expect just from looking at it. So often, restaurants rely on beautiful presentation without delivering on flavor, but not here. The dishes were stunning and the flavors were even better. Truly tenfold. This is the best restaurant I've been to in a long time. The vibes were immaculate: moody, cozy, and perfectly curated. An unforgettable dining experience from top to bottom. read more

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Second time here and equally as impressed. This is my current favorite restaurant in St. Louis. Their take on Cesar chopped salad is the most interesting salads I've ever had! The half chicken is so flavorful. I have had it with farro previously and this time it had Missouri rice with peas (it was more like a risotto), a very earthy rice. Cocktails are hand crafted, well poured. Ambiance and service are top notch! read more

Scout's Restaurant - Half chicken with Missouri rice and peas. The tiny flowers are garlic sprouts! - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This place is incredible! I made a reservation Sunday evening and even though I arrived before they were officially open, they still let me in. This was day three of their soft menu, but they still had plenty to choose from. I sat at the bar and Emma was my server. She was friendly, polite, and gave great recommendations. Although I was hungry, I wasn't famished, so she suggested getting a single arancino, a half size of the bucatini, and then see how I felt after that. I'm glad she suggested the smaller sizes because the portions are designed for two people and to be shared. The arancino came first and was a great start to the meal. It was cooked perfectly and had the right amount of crisp; not too hard but right where it should be. She waited for me to give the go ahead before sending back the bucatini. It was a nice touch as some restaurants usually have it timed for the entrees to come at a certain time. Even though she asked, there was no lag and I got my food in what seemed like record time. While I initially wasn't going to drink, I decided to get a glass of prosecco to pair with the bucatini. The first few bites of my bucatini were even better than I had hoped. The sauce was creamy but not too much. It was as if the texture was velvet because of how smooth it was. I noticed there were sesame seeds throughout the dish and while I didn't understand before I got to try it, it def made sense after a few bites. The sesame seeds were little bursts of flavor and It accompanying the pepper, pecorino, and sauce was a hit! My glass of prosecco was refreshing and paired well with my dish. Don't be fooled by the smaller portions because although I only had one arancino and a half size of pasta, I still left full! The vibe and ambiance of the restaurant is classy and sophisticated, but with a touch of urban flair. I felt like I was in Brooklyn for a second because of the decor, the energy, and how relaxing the atmosphere was. Again, I was beyond impressed from the professionalism and knowledge of the staff, to the exquisite detail of the food and beyond. I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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We chose Scout's Restaurant for a birthday dinner and were really looking forward to it, but the experience felt underwhelming. We had a group of eight and, even after asking, did not receive much guidance on the menu. There were no recommendations on how many dishes to order, how to pace courses, or what works best to share. Ordering felt more confusing than it should have for a first visit. Service was slow and felt impersonal throughout the night. When the food arrived, there were not enough appetizers to go around the table, which added to the sense that the experience was not set up well for a group dinner. The drinks were fine but did not stand out. The flank steak was chewy, sent back and the pastas were mid. We brought a birthday cake and were told they could not provide plates or allow us to cut and serve it, and the birthday itself was never acknowledged. That was disappointing given the occasion. The lighting also made things feel off. The dining room lights were dimmed, but the brightness from the open kitchen was distracting and so harsh at the table. The space and concept have a lot of potential, but we likely won't return to the area. To top it off, one of my friend's car was towed from the street during dinner. read more

Scouts is such an elevated place to dine. The ambience is very moody and elevated in the service is truly out of this world. The attention to detail and uniqueness really stand out and the food and drink options are incredibly delicious. read more

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Amazing service, atmosphere and food. This is our new favorite spot. The staff were friendly and had great recommendations. read more

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Came for our first visit to Scouts for our anniversary and it won't be our last. Emma and Carson took great care of us at the bar! The drinks were delish - we had the Old Cuban and Mai Tai. I am not always a rum cocktail girly but these were great! Food-wise we had the sourdough bread, arancini, bucatini, radiatori, half chicken, carrots, and dessert. Everything is made in house and it shows. While I would not be mad to have any of these items again, think the winner of the night was the radiatori - amazing! Really appreciate that they offer half portions of the pasta dishes, it made trying more items manageable...although we definitely could've devoured a full radiatori! We will definitely be back to try more! read more

Such a cute place! My sister and her gf got us a reservation in the "living room" and the couches were super comfy.. low to the ground but comfy nonetheless. I like how there are several different rooms like in a home and they offer multiple experiences in one place. Our server was absolute dynamite.. offered great recommendations and quick service. As for the food, I live for an elevated menu. From the cabbage to the arancini with the egg yolk.. the flavors were endless. I do think it's a little pricey but you pay for top notch service and quality food with creative flair. I wish we were able to try the butternut squash but I loved the pasta which had a cacio e pepe vibe. You can split whole pastas by a couple or get a half and I love having the options. I will definitely be back and looking forward to the menu continuing to expand! read more

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A group of 6 of us came here for our Galentines dinner. I think we tried everything on the menu! We took our server's recommendations on our wine bottle selections, and we loved them. I think we tried every app. The sourdough and meatballs may have been my favorites but everything was good! We absolutely loved the Caesar salad. It lands in my top 3 in stl. We tried all the pastas, all delish. Fantastic! read more

1 / 1 We went on our monthly couple's night to Scouts a few weeks ago. When we arrived to the restaurant it was filled to brim, thankfully we reserved our spot in advance. The decor of the restaurant was warm and cozy and made for the perfect intimated date night vibe we were looking for. For starters, we ordered hummus and fried artichoke for appetizers. Both of which I enjoyed, alongside my Sazerac which was mixed well (thanks bartender). The main entrees were great by the way, I had the seared salmon with cauliflower and potatoes (Paired with a red Cabernet selected by Will) which turned out to be an excellent choice. Our only gripe was the limited spacing while we awaited our table. This is a must try, and I cannot wait until next spring to see what they will have in store (possibly brunch...or more). read more

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Went to Scouts Mothers Day. We had the Octopus and the Dubai chocolate cannoli they were so delicious!!! Service was excellent. The atmosphere was phenomenal as well!! Would definitely tell anyone to try Scout's!!! read more

Delicious food!! The sourdough with whipped ricotta is good but a bit bland, but carbonara arancini was delicious. Artichoke in the pasta was too big for my taste but the pasta itself was amazing. Service was quick and ambiance is nice read more

Scout's Restaurant - Flank steak, ragu bianco - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This was my second time here and I enjoyed it even more! Love the mood and service (Lucy) was exceptional. The fried artichokes are the best I've ever had. The flank steak & Bucatini were both amazing. And we got one of each dessert, there wasn't a bite left. I highly recommend this trendy new spot. Price point seems consistent with the other nice restaurants in St. Louis. (Not as high as the steakhouses which is a bonus) read more

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The service was great. Everyone was nice. The owner included. Do try the breads and pasta. Both stood out as being exceptional.

made a reservation 6 weeks ago. Seated in the bar area, not a real table and my knees were higher than the table. Food was good. Service was not. Would not recommend for anyone over 35 years of age, definitely not interested any older customers. read more

If you want a real chef experience with a gourmet menu that can't be beat, this is the place to go. We tried several of the items from each category and every dish was a menagerie of flavors. We coveted the dishes that other's had ordered as well. In addition, we fancy ourselves cocktail connoisseurs and my wife's cocktail (OR6A2) was so unique she's never tasted anything like it and is craving another. Items we tried are below along with their menu ingredient list. If you really want to impress someone, this is the place to go! Carbonara Arancini Bacon - Parmesan - Black Pepper - Egg Yolk Grilled Carrots Harissa Vinaigrette - Pickled Pepper - Pine Nut Salsa - Feta - Herbs Sweet Potato Black Garlic - Cashew - Orange - Calabrian Oil - Scallion Bucatini Black Pepper - Pecorino - Sesame Chicken Farro - Butternut Squash - Kale - Sage - Jus Flank Steak Polenta - Burst Tomato - Caper Verde Vanilla Panna Cotta Braised Apple, Butterscotch, Sunflower Seed Brittle read more

Almost perfect. The food and cocktails were outstanding. Flank steak and the homemade pasta along w the olive oil cake were perfect for us to split. Real ingredients and real care goes into this cooking. I would only deduct slightly off a perfect experience bc the bar area was loud as hell and difficult to hear conversation. I don't think anything was wrong, just crowded and the room's acoustics or something. I'd put this place over Wright's any day. We will be back. read more

Scou's was an incredible experience from start to finish, but what truly made the night unforgettable was the level of care and talent from the staff -- especially Abi and Carson. From the moment we were seated, Abi gave us her undivided attention and made us feel genuinely cared for -- not rushed, not overlooked, but truly seen. She walked us through everything with such knowledge and enthusiasm that it elevated the entire experience. Every recommendation, every explanation, every check-in felt intentional and thoughtful. And then there was Carson -- an unbelievable bartender whose attention to detail and customer service were truly unmatched. He was approachable, engaging, and incredibly skilled, creating cocktails that were not only perfectly balanced but tailored with care and creativity. His accessibility and willingness to craft something exceptional made the bar experience feel personal and elevated in a way you don't often find. Service like this is rare. Because of Abi and Carson, Scou's wasn't just a meal... it was a memorable experience. We will absolutely be back. read more

Enjoyed our experience at Scout's on Friday night. The Good: Went for a date night and the welcome, atmosphere and service were all top notch. We enjoyed several cocktails including the Sazerac, the Old Fashioned, and an off-menu espresso martini. The Radiatori pasta stole the show for us - it was *amazing* and worth going back just for that. We also really enjoyed the chopped Caesar salad. The "Meh": We ordered the sourdough and whipped ricotta as a starter and would not likely have it again. We found it to be pretty bland. Our server was kind enough to bring us some fresh dill so we could stir it into the ricotta for a little more flavor. Our chopped Caesar had enormous chunks of broccoli in it. I don't know if they were running low on the chopped salad and were trying to stretch the serving - but it was not listed as one of the ingredients, it was not chopped and there were several chunks that could have easily been cut 3-4 times to be "bite-sized". I'm not used to needing a knife and fork to eat a "chopped" salad. That said - it was a delicious and flavorful salad which we enjoyed, once we moved the broccoli out of the way! The Bad: There was nothing truly bad about our experience! We even found the bill to be pretty fair considering all the food and drinks we enjoyed. read more

All in all this was a wonderful experience. My date and I had a 8pm reservation on a Sunday. Walking in, you get a nice view of the bar from and a great living room vibe, very upbeat. The energy and ambiance were well thought out and executed. They sat us at a couch in the living room. It felt just a bit loud for our occasion, so we asked to move into the kitchen. The gm(he was great!) said it was no problem and politely escorted to us to a table there. If I were grabbing a meal, and drinks with some friends, the front room would have been great. I like the way they can hit different ambiances in separate areas of the restaurant while everything still felt like it flowed together. You just get the sense of all the thought that went into those details. We shared the sweet and sour meatballs, house sourdough with whipped ricotta, chopped salad, cabbage appetizer, radiatore pasta. All of these were fantastic, but the meatballs and cabbage were just on another level. The cabbage was charred, perfectly cooked coated with a luscious Nduja cream sauce. It was garnished with sunflower seeds. I really enjoyed the way all of these elements were prepared, and balanced together. The sunflower offered texture, while elevating the charred flavor of the cabbage. The nduja cream sauce was very balanced. It's hard to take a flavor like nduja and temper it in a way that it doesn't dominate the dish. They towed that line masterfully. The meatballs were tender, but not mushy. They hit every note on the palate while only having a few elements on the plate, which again is very difficult to do. The Agrodulce was the perfect balance of sweet and sour to complement the salinity of the meatball itself, while the charred brussel sprouts offered an interestingly bitter note, and texture. The sourdough was delightful and the ricotta was silky smooth and shined all on its own. I also enjoyed dipping the bread in my leftover nduja cream. I liked their play on a fresh Caesar salad. It ate a bit on the lighter side and the broccoli offered a bit of texture that was a nice change in place of the romaine I've been accustomed to. The brininess of caper played with the little fresh pops of dill throughout. We then split the Salmon. The set had beans and roasted cauliflower in what I would guess to be some stock, cream and butter sauce.. The salmon was cooked medium well, skin was crispy and overall it was solid on its own. The set didn't make a lot of sense to me, but bear in mind they set the bar so high with all the incredible small plates. Fatty salmon, creamy sauce, slightly creamy beans, and cauliflower, just came together in a way that tasted like just one solo rich note without any real identity. Some acid would have really been welcomed here. It wasn't altogether disappointing, but it didn't have that well thought out impression that I got from everything else.. We finished with the olive oil cake, which was absolutely divine! The Chef and GM chatted with us for a bit, and they both exude a warm sense of hospitality that doesn't feel forced at all. We also took note of how happy and upbeat the entire staff seemed to be. Which only added to the feel of the place. Also noting that everyone there was probably reeling a bit from a busy Valentine's Day weekend, but they all seem to really love what they're doing. I'm thankful for our evening here and looking forward to coming back. read more

My husband and I went here this evening for our 10th anniversary. The entire experience just made this anniversary so much more special. Little touches like the signed post cards we were given for our anniversary to "would you like a purse hook". Things like that matter! The staff incredible. So personable and like we were old friends, and not in an uncomfortable way. The whole restaurant is just so lovely! We sat at the bar but there were other seating option like cozy low tables with chairs and a loveseat. Now the food!! We had the fried artichokes, arancini, gnocchi, the special was Ravioli with pumpkin seeds and butternut squash(i asked how the squash was cooked so i can make it home and the bartender promptly went and asked for me), and Pana Cotta. It was all so incredible! My husband had The Old Cuban drink and I had the Italian soda, delightful! read more

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The food, cocktails and service were all excellent. We really enjoyed the fried artichokes and the hummus. Definitely a go-to restaurant for tasty food and a wonderful experience. read more

Scout's Restaurant - Table setting - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Delicious chicken and squash, strong and tasty cocktails. (Mocktails good too). Excellent service. I like the music too. If I had one criticism it would be maybe too music is a smidge too loud, but I am a bit sensitive to that lol. read more

Pros: Bartenders were lovely people. Food hit the mark, though the salmon entree was overpriced for as un-special as it was. Cons: drink (garden party) was also a let down--not bad just didn't taste like anything in particular, just muddied flavors; there was a light above my head with a flashing bulb and it really made it difficult to enjoy the otherwise adorable space read more

We loved our first time at Scout's! Great ambiance and service. The food was excellent. We'll definitely be going back!! read more

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We had a great dinner there last evening. We shared a number of dishes. The carbonara, the grilled cabbage, the grilled carrots, the bucatini , the gnocchi, the flank steak, and the dessert were all outstanding. Highly recommend. read more

Amazing!! Food, service and ambiance were perfect!!! Don't skip dessert it was wonderful

Great food great service great atmosphere parking lot is well lit and the safe part of town

Went for soft opening yesterday- had the carbonara arancini, the chopped salad and the gnocchi- all of it was phenomenal and unbelievably priced. One of my girlfriend and i's new favorite spot. Will 100% be going back as much as possible! Bar tenders and owner made experience even better, great staff and owner was a great host. read more

brick interior is nice but unfortunately noise level through the roof. ruins the evening. food was executed well but limited menu.