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    Cedar Lake Cellars

    Cedar Lake Cellars

    3.4
    (197 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    This year for my birthday my wife planned a weekend away for us. We dropped our kids off at their…read moregrandparents and then headed out. We wanted to get out of the city so headed 45 minutes west to the edges of St. Charles County. We stayed at an amazing AirBnB (Red Mule Ranch) and then decided to go to Cedar Lake Cellars. There are a ton of wineries in the St. Louis and Southern Illinois area. I've been to a lot of them, but had never been to Cedar Lake Cellars. It is a well known winery and event space just west of St. Louis. There are two main options for when you go. The Barrell Room is a large barn that has a mixture of beer, wine, and mixed drinks. This is the more casual of the two areas. There are large tables inside, and then an open patio area. The Barrell room doesn't have food itself, but just outside is a BBQ stand that also caters to patrons sitting outside. This is where my wife and I sat for about an hour or so before dinner. It had a lot of bachelor parties and larger groups. This area also has live music on the weekends. The second main place to eat and drink (skipping over the outdoor BBQ area) is the restaurant and tasting room. This is more of a formal dining room. The menu was modest but had a mixture of steaks, sandwiches, soups, and appetizers. The prices were very reasonable, and we very much enjoyed our food. The service was good, although maybe a bit overworked, and overall we had zero complaints. I got prime rib with two sides for around $35 which is a great deal. I was actually surprised at how reasonable the prices were. It just makes it that much easier to order a couple glasses of wine. Beyond the two main indoor/outdoor eating areas there are a number of other wedding venues on the property. There is also an stage and the venue hosts outdoor concerts. When we were there this aspect of the property wasn't being used. The overall property felt immense. It is a shame as it definitely felt like the winery could have a lot more people there than we saw, there were probably 75 tables/benches (or more) outside and only a handful had people. It could be that the heat was keeping people away, or just that wineries are declining in popularity from their peak a few years ago. Either way, we had a great time.

    My husband and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary here, and it was absolutely amazing! From…read morethe moment we arrived, everything was simply beautiful. The atmosphere was laid-back, relaxing, and the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a special day together. The food was delicious, and the frozen sangrias were absolutely divine! One of the best touches was receiving a complimentary wine glass with every drink, which made the experience even more memorable. The staff was welcoming, the vibes were chill, and the entire winery had such a warm and inviting feel. This is by far my favorite winery, and I can't wait to come back. If you haven't checked this place out yet, do yourself a favor and visit. You definitely won't regret it!!!!

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    Seasonal Cheesecake
    Seasonal Cheesecake
    Restaurant Dining Area
    Restaurant Dining Area
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    Defiance Ridge Vineyards

    Defiance Ridge Vineyards

    4.3
    (181 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    $$

    This was a great spot. We really enjoyed stopping here for the lunch. The food was great and they…read morewere helpful with our dietary restrictions. Service was amazing. She made sure we never ran out of of anything. It was really busy on a Saturday. In fact I think there was a wedding going on. We still felt like it wasn't too loud or anything like that.

    I decided to visit over the weekend to do some wine tastings. The venue was very nice and I believe…read moreI may have been there for a wedding before. It was also pouring unexpectedly but that's no ones fault, obviously. The venue was clean but acoustics does make average conversation sound loud that I had trouble hearing the person next to me or the bartenders. I did the non reserve wine sampling which allotted 5 samples for $10. Many of which were made on property with Missouri wines and some west coast offerings. I tend to go for sweeter wines and found my selection to be quite palatable with two standouts as my favorite with the Schitts and Giggles and Lauren's Sweet Vignoles. I really would've preferred the tasting to be separate from the big room and more intimate as to learn more about the wine. Once poured, I was largely left alone standing at the bar where they only offer the sampling and so I felt a little awkward. One gentleman poured rather large portions while the other gave the appropriate amount. A water chaser would've been ideal between both to cleanse the palate. I do think a more intimate setting for sampling is preferred so I am not competing with the rest of the room and I am able to ask questions. The bartenders poured and left and you were on your own!

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    Huge space for large parties
    Huge space for large parties
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    Renaissance Wine Garden

    Renaissance Wine Garden

    4.5
    (46 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    I wanted to update this venue and repeat my same review of this wine garden. I love the ambiance…read moreand the tree house theme is amazing. Staff still friendly and property still clean . I will come back here again for sure.

    DO NOT HAVE A WEDDING HERE!!!! Simeen is horrible to work…read morewith and does not honor all her husband promises couples. they never meet with couples at same time, he lures them in with promised and she does not honor them!!! Venue is outdoors so beware that their is NO place to go inside if bad weather and they charge extra for every little thing!!! For the price of the venue, you get nothing else from them. So many venues out there that will cater to a bride and groom. you cannot decorate reception area until 6pm, which means YOU are NOT decorating it due to being at the wedding sight. more money to spend as you would need to hire someone to decorate it for you. Guests cannot be at reception area until 630, so by time everyone is shuttled up there, do dinner, cake, toasts etc, you will be lucky to get 2 hours of music and dance. It has to end at 10pm in spite of the contract stating you get venue to 11pm, that last hours is so YOU can clean it for them since they do NOTHING!!! Bride and Groom suite are on a hill that you get at 3pm, so have hair and make up done before you get there a you get time to change and then go do photos before the ceremony. Not sure why she wont let them have these sooner, no one is using them. Bride will walk down hill that has a gravel path to wedding sight, I just see issues with that, falling down, twisting an ankle, dress being filthy. We tried to work with her, she was very difficult. She took our money and refuses a refund of any kind because she is a greedy you know what!!! I hope these reviews are worth it, I paid for them so enjoy these Simeen!! They also say they can cater a smaller wedding 75 or less. We asked about this and were basically told we really should use a caterer!!

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    Wedding in the woods!
    Wedding in the woods!
    Pear and watermelon sangria
    Pear and watermelon sangria
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    Chandler Hill Vineyards

    Chandler Hill Vineyards

    3.7
    (274 reviews)
    12.0 mi
    $$

    Food is very good. The setting is awesome, truly a beautiful setting in this lush countryside…read more Service was accommodating and courteous. Don't forget some wine to go with your meal. Server can help with your selection.

    Our friends suggested a couples outing here on a Saturday afternoon, and we were game since we've…read morenever been here before. We did notice the signage when walking in that there were no wine tastings in the bar area. This was different than we were used to but we did learn that you can reserve wines tastings which is something we are open to in the future. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and both spaces were wonderful. We chose to sit outdoors but under the covered part of the patio since it was really warm outside. Our server was very helpful, especially with the wine choices since we were unfamiliar. All of us created our own wine flights. The pizza came highly recommended as well. For lunch we ordered the truffle fries, Smoked chicken wings, and Figgy Smalls pizza (with prosciutto only on half). The truffle fries were just ok. I honestly could not taste much of the truffle seasoning. We really enjoyed the Smoked chicken wings and the Figgy Smalls Pizza which I highly recommended. Our friends had the Vineyard mixed green salad with grilled shrimp and Pizza the Hut. They enjoyed their food as well. The only issue was the timing. The pizza did not come out at the same time as the other food. In fact it took quite a bit of time to get them. They were definitely worth it but it leaves part of your party eating so their food doesn't get cold while the others are waiting. We also enjoyed the live music while there. I look forward to trying more in the future.

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    Huge deck for outdoor dining
    Huge deck for outdoor dining
    Wine flight
    Wine flight
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