Such an underrated brunch spot! The coffee press in itself makes the trip worth it but the service and the cozy Dogtown ambiance helps start off my Sunday mornings perfectly. read more

Sadly, I've only been here twice but each time was better than the last. Jordan was our server and was outstanding from beginning to end. To start, I got a small Caesar. It was filling and the croutons were delicious. Drink wise, I went with the socialista and was pleasantly surprised. It was fruity but not overly sweet. For my entree, I got the steak frites and substituted the side for Brussel sprouts and got the truffle fries based on Jordan's recommendation. The steak was ok, but the chimichurri def made it better. As Jordan mentioned, the fries were a hit. Sadly, the Brussel sprouts were not as I had hoped. I was expecting them to come crispy and seasoned but they weren't. Overall, service was great and the food was just as good. read more

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We made reservations for dinner on Mother's day. None of us had ever been to Stone Turtle before, I wanted to try Brunch, but dinner reservations were more open. It's a small place, cozy dining room and a separate bar. Hostess stand right up front and Genesis greeted us and also was our server. She was great, lots of energy and really cared about making our experience a great one. She was fabulous throughout! She had the bartender create a drink using mezcal and smoke, it was really good, a great start. The Caprese salad was our appetizer of choice, we enjoyed it and got extra bread to soak up the oil and vinegar. I ordered the grilled salmon with roasted potatoes and asparagus. It came with horseradish and a bourbon citrus glaze. It was cooked well and I enjoyed the horseradish, had never had it with salmon before. Our fist visit was a success, we will be back to try brunch soon read more

Stone Turtle - Menu - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

Stone Turtle always hits for brunch! I had made plans with friends to go to the pool but the weather wasn't cooperating, this was the best alternative to spend time together and enjoy a great meal! We always get the bottle to make our own mimosas and it's truly the best and most cost effective. I got the burger and it was delicious and cooked perfectly. I've loved everything I've had here and am making a conscious effort to come back for dinner. read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience. Went in Friday evening & the staff & owner were so attentive trying to find us a table. Only took a few minutes til a bar spot opened up. I have been here many times but tried some nee items this go around. Steak au poivre Caesar salad Truffle aioli & parm fries. Caesar was so good we ordered a 2nd one! The steak was melt in your mouth. The grits were amazing- a pan fried(?) slice. Crispy yet creamy & oh so delicious. Bar is dark & chill atmosphere. Miley the bartender makes some mean cocktails. And the cocktail ice cubes have turtles or dragons in them. Just a fun little thing to remember them by. read more

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City dining in November with my wife's college friend. We chose Stone Turtle. some place new to everybody. This little quaint restaurant in Dogtown is small and intimate. It has basic burgers to nice steak dinners. I had the steak entree special 12 oz strip steak and saffron risotto. The steak was cooked to medium as I like it and the risotto was a nice mouthfeel soft melt in your mouth flavorful.. I added a white wine to go with my steak choice A Hess Chardonnay this was easy drinking and slightly fruity . We opted out of the desert menu. A tough decision although the desert menu was tempting. I recommend this restaurant you will not be disappointed with Stone Turtle read more

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Inside out: as we were visiting it was easy to get dropped off in an uber here. The outside is charming but the inside is incredibly cute! I love the decor and the vibe over all. Service: we had a pretty large and varied group, they took fast incredible care of us and had amazing suggestions! Food and drink: smoked Bloody Mary. Just do it. Everything was amazing portions of food cooked to perfection, the salmon I still think about months later! So worth the price, so worth every single bite! Over all: worth it, I cannot say enough how great this place is! read more

Cozy ambiance but the food and service seemed very slow. I ordered cheese curds and a side house salad. Asked for some ranch to go with the cheese curds (was charged extra for the dipping sauce - strange that the curds don't come with a sauce and would have been nice to be told that it's an extra charge for jalepeno ranch). The cheese curds were good. I did end up sending the salad back after two bites because it had goat cheese on it. (Totally my fault for not realizing that there was goat cheese. Was still surprised to see it on my bill but did not complain as it was my fault for not remembering that it had it on there. I would have asked to have it removed, and the waiter did offer to have the chef remake it.) The other diners with me did enjoy their meals and libations. read more

Stone Turtle - Fish and Chips (left side) side House Salad (right side) - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Tiger rolls are the best!! I have gone to Stone Turtle many many times and I have never been disappointed.

Amazing service by Genesis. Steak was just okay but very fair price. A little too much sauce. Amazing drinks, great price & tons of options esp na. Buratta salad very gd. Salmon nice, grits a little too salty but loved them as an option. read more

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Our whole family loves the giant stone turtle by the Zoo so the name of this restaurant caught my eye. It is several blocks south of the eponymous statue, and the restaurant likes in the heart of Dogtown. The restaurant is dived into two areas, a dining room and a bar area. There are a mixture of booths and tables, with most seating 4 people. The interior is welcoming and has a warm vibe to it. The acoustics were somewhat loud, but that was the only complaint. Our server Genesis was very enthusiastic and attentive. There were a large number of beers on draft and a good selection of cocktails. The food I'd describe as american fare mixed with asian themes. We got Tiger Rolls which were crab rangoon in egg roll form, some ribs with asian seasoning ,and a brisket dip and fries. All three were very good. The brisket dip was HUGE and I ended up taking all of it home. Overall this is a good addition to the Dogtown neighborhood and it is worth checking out. read more

Stone Turtle - Sarah with a watermelon margarita. - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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This was a disappointing experience - especially with regard to wait times. My sister & I had to wait about 10 minutes for our server to come to our table. They we waited about 20 minutes for our drinks. Then, 10 minutes later, after we received her salad and my appetizer, we had to wait about 40 minutes for our entrees. My Italian Spritz cocktail was light and refreshing. The Tiger Rolls appetizer was pretty good. It's kind of like an egg roll version of crab rangoon. They were served with cilantro jam dipping sauce, which was OK. I pretty much just ate my Tiger Rolls on their own. Regarding my entree, my pork chop was delicious, and cooked to a perfect medium. However, the cheddar grits that came with it, while they were flavorful, were overcooked and lumpy. Also, the Brussels sprouts side item probably could've used some more roasting. The pork chop was the most enjoyable item on my plate. It appeared as though they were understaffed for the evening. Our server apologized for the excessive wait times, informing us that the kitchen was getting slammed. Nevertheless, having to wait so long for our food prevented us from having an enjoyable meal. read more

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The food was really good and tasty! The calamari was pretty airy. The steak and chimichari was melt in your mouth and the brisket tasted so good. The servers were fast and helpful! The resturant was nice but you could also wear jeans read more

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We came here for Father's Day and we did enjoy our meal. I got the pork chop and it tasted pretty good and was seasoned very nicely. I wish the menu had a few more options. I also got the watermelon drink and it was very good and refreshing. I also asked for it to be sweeter and they did that. We got there right when it open and it seemed like it did take a little while for our food to get to our table. But overall, the service was good. read more

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Stone Turtle is a fun date night spot! My husband and I shared a Caesar salad to start, and it was absolutely delicious. For our entrees my husband ordered their burger and really enjoyed it. I ordered the fish and chips. I didn't love the cornmeal batter on the fish, because it had a more sandy texture than I was expecting when I ordered the dish, however I loved the aioli that came with it! If we came back, I would order something else. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with drink suggestions read more

We had a good dining experience here on a Sunday evening. Our server was attentive and friendly. They have a small menu with some daily specials available. The dining room is cozy. We got the steak frites and salmon dinner. Both were very good! The steak frites was our favorite out of the two - the French fries were delicious & steak was flavorful, a good portion, and cooked to perfection! I really enjoyed the grilled salmon and asparagus but wasn't a huge fan of the potatoes that came with the salmon meal. Overall, a good dinner and would come back for these entrees! read more

Stone Turtle - Steak frites - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Food service and ambiance was great. Tiger rolls are spicy but good. Mocktails are authentic read more

Stone Turtle - Brisket sandwich - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

This place is great. Cozy, but modernistic while rustic, in an up and coming area. The dining room was packed with locals, and there wasn't a darn thing that came out of the kitchen that Disney look dynamite! Genesis quickly took me under her wing (gluten allergy) and guided me through the menu. She was darling, caring and cheerful. We started with the fondue, which was just off the chain! Creamy and delicious, and Genesis kept the bread on a separate plate. We split a Caesar, which wasn't quite as good as I anticipated from seeing it -- don't get me wrong -- still very good, but I think i wanted a little more creaminess and garlic. Steak au poivre was our entree .... And oh my ..... I would have rented more solace in my stomach if I could! Cooked to perfection and bursting with deep, rich flavors. Do it -- go off the beaten track and find this joint, especially if you are spending time in the park, or are Muny. We love you, Genesis! read more

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I haven't tried their food so when I return again I will and update this. But the service is awesome and the ambiance of this place is so nice. I enjoyed the bartenders who were so kind and helpful. My friends went out to celebrate and we enjoyed some good drinks and great atmosphere. It was very relaxed. I loved all the Burbon choices and the beers on tap!! read more

This is a great little place in Dogtown. Like an upscale dive bar, they have classic steakhouse options that are really good. The service was very friendly. read more

We had gone here when they first opened. I have to say, I don't remember the food too much from back then. I'm sure it was good, but then Covid happened and hadn't been back....until recently. Boy have I been missing out. Its not a huge place (I wouldn't say it's small either), but the ambiance is nice, sitting at the corner of Tamm and Clayton in Dogtown. I started the night off with a dirty martini. I know, they are known for their bourbons, but that's just not me. It was a VERY good martini. We then got the Polynesian Ribs for an app. You get 4 ribs with a salad next to it. The ribs were sweet and tender and delicious and the salad was good too especially mixing it with the glaze from the ribs. For mains, I got the grilled salmon. It was in a sweet glaze and it was cooked perfectly. The glaze also mixed in a little bit with the new potatoes that were on the plate for a nice sweet and savory mix. My wife got the brisket sandwich. It was huge!!! The brisket was thick sliced and gouging with cheese. Of course she couldn't finish it, so I grazed on it the entire next day. The fries that came with it were pretty awesome as well. All around this was a fantastic dining experience and the service was great! DO IT!!! read more

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Great date night spot if you're looking for a casual dinner with a good ambiance. Brisket dip is my go to, always enough for a to-go box. read more

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Great bar selection and creative drinks. Had ribs for appetizer-excellent! I had salmon-which was tasty. My friend had the pork chop-large portion and Brussel sprouts were yummy. Not pictured-my other friend had Steak Frites-chewy cut/fatty. Bartender doubled as server. She was very welcoming and gave great suggestions. Only downside besides my friend's steak was lightning in bar area -very dark for us old folks. I will return to try more. read more

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This special is amazing. Fried Chicken breast served over waffle fries with sausage gravy. Omg! Love this place. read more

Stone Turtle - Chicken and waffle (fries) - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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My partner and I decided to go on a date night here. We've heard about this place but never had the opportunity to go til now. We got there early bc we had reservations at 5pm. But the restaurant doesn't open til 5. As soon as we got in, we walked past the bar and was seated immediately. Our waitress, Shardae (if I spell it wrong, forgive me), proceeded to tell us the specials and answer all our questions about the menu and food portions. So, she told us ahead of time that the food portions were big. Taking that into account, we bought a few things as if we ignored the warning haha. Drinks: Mule (which was delicious) and Pinot Grigio. Food: Mac n Cheese which was shared and was real good even though it had corn flakes at the top. Ribs with Polynesian sauce. House salad. Brisket dip (brisket with gruyer on ciabatta bread and au jus). Extra fries. Definitely enough for more than two people but we made it work haha. The ambiance was pretty chill. Not a lot of people in here and we were able to have good conversation among each other. Def was a good experience (and leftovers) read more

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The restaurant is dark and cozy. Service was good. I have to be honest- the mushroom & cream tagliatelle was not good. I am not an expert so take my opinion with a grain of salt, but it tasted like the wine was not cooked out and the flavor was just strange. I did like the mushrooms, but still I would not recommend it. The pork chop was delicious though! It was very moist and well seasoned. Same for the sides, but the meal came out a bit cold. Overall, I wouldn't go back, but it isn't bad, just not for me. read more

Stone Turtle - Pork Chop - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Fantastic. Food and service is great. We willbe gojng back again. Try to ftemch fries

Our server was very friendly and efficient. Kudos to Joe. The menu was prix fix and we knew that up front. The food was very good for the average bar type fare. For an "everyday" bar meal experience it was average. For a special occasion experience it missed the mark. read more

Honestly, the best thing that we had was the mac & cheese and smoked old fashioned. Our first 2 cocktails were not great. The steak au poivre was more fat than meat. We've made this dish at home before and had much better results. We usually are not ones to complain at a restaurant, but when we mentioned our experience the chef doubled down. This was a waste of $44 and an anniversary dinner, which was made clear during the reservation and was never acknowledged. Wasn't even expecting a free dessert, just acknowledgment that we chose to celebrate there. Very disappointed. Will not be back. read more

Stone turtle is a quaint small restaurant in Dogtown. The atmosphere is quieter than most of the normal dogtown bar/restaurants. A great place to catch up with friends and relax after work. Sit on the bar side if you can. It's amazing! They don't have a very large menu compared to some places which has made it possible for them to perfect the items they do have! Everything was wonderful. Their burgers are cooked perfectly. Make sure to get the truffle fries!! So good! The Burrata Caprese salad is also a great choice. I've always had excellent service and last night was no exception! I wish I could remember our waiters name because he deserved a shout-out! Always a great meal and great time! read more

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The manager/owner is rude and condescending. Informed the staff that the Brisket Dip was all fat. The response was we usually tell people that when they order. We were not told that, but were told it's a big sandwich. The manager then came over and basically said we were lying that she was one of his best waitress and that there were lots of restaurants around and Stone Turtle may not be the restaurant for us. No apology just rudeness. Needless to say, we will not be returning. read more

The experience wasn't bad, but I would not order the steak frites again. The ambiance was great--warm lighting and a cozy atmosphere. I like that there is a restaurant side and a bar side you can move to for after dinner drinks. It felt like a great spot for a date. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the setting. I ordered the steak, which lacked flavor. It wasn't bad, just underwhelming. On the other hand, the fries were a pleasant surprise--crispy, well-seasoned, and probably the best part of the meal. Service was friendly and attentive, but overall, the experience was pretty middle-of-the-road. If you're looking for a place with good ambiance and solid fries, it's worth a visit. read more

Stone Turtle - Steak frites - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

We walked in without a reservation on a Sunday evening and were promptly seated. While the bar seems to have a cohesive theme and decorative pattern, the restaurant side of the building looks like thrown together Facebook marketplace acquisitions. This does not affect the food quality, but it was odd for ambiance. Our server was wonderful; she was knowledgeable about the menu and specials and was also generally pleasant. Being the summer season, we settled on the Buratta Caprese Salad ($15). I love Heirloom tomatoes and couldn't pass up the opportunity. This was the perfect size for a sharing starter. The herbs on the tomatoes were fantastic, but the dish was incomplete because the waitress didn't find out they were out of basil until the dish was served. Our waitress was apologetic and the dish was still fairly tasty. I had the special of the day ($22), a shrimp and citrus salad consisting of shrimp, avocado, mango, and romaine with a light citrus salad dressing made at the brewery down the street (I thought this was a nice, local touch), and fried plantains. While a bit pricy, the portion was generous. I loved everything about this dish except the size of the plantain chips. Since they tasted best when soaking up the excess dressing, I wish they had been smaller to act almost like croutons as opposed to the palm-sized chips they were. Additionally, the chips were very thin, so you didn't actually get much plantain. My partner ordered the Brisket Dip sandwich ($18.50). The ciabatta was soft and perfect to deliver the soaked up sauce to the meat and the brisket's flavor was rich. This sandwich was LARGE and quite the heavy meal, so be warned if you're looking for something more balanced. My partner also had the Brown Derby (~$9) bourbon drink. He enjoyed it and said it had grapefruit and honey syrup. He said the honey was obviously present, but the grapefruit was significantly less pronounced, but added a more lively sweetness. The food was delicious and we would 100% order any of these again. I wish it were a little cheaper (our food came out to a bit over $80 for two people after tax and tip). While you get large portions for your money, I would just as much prefer slightly smaller plates for slightly lower prices. The space leaves something to be desired and I hope they build out their actual eating area to be a more physically attractive date night location. read more

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Low carb alert! Low carb alert! A+++ So I say that, because it's easy to order around the carbs. I felt like I had plenty of options to go low carb and I love it. First off, I need to rant. I don't understand this moment that broccolini is having. Why do we want to eat giant broccoli? I don't love it. That being said. I DID love how this broccolini was seasoned! I can say with confidence this is the first time I have had broccolini that actually had flavor. It was a little spicy, and I was into it. My second impression is that the portions are very generous. I have gotten salmon all around town, but I don't think I have ever gotten one this big! Not to mention the amount of veggies I had on my plate. I was in love at first sight. I did almost forget to mention the Burrata salad! I have never had Burrata before, and it was a delightful flavor with the lightly dressed arugula. Very good, I would absolutely get it again! read more

Stone Turtle - Pork chop and Brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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Place is awesome. Good food and drinks. Servers and bartenders are great. Genuine real review

This was probably the third time my spouse and I have been here, all for a pre-Fox show. First time was very good, second time, his meal was good and mine was just fine. This time, unfortunately, both were borderline inedible. I am not one to write a poor review, but for a place marketing itself with prestige prices, it does not back it up with quality. We started with the egg rolls and a smoked old fashioned each. Then had the steak frites and fish and chips. The appetizer was fine, nothing special but the sauce was good. Cocktails were nice as well. However, the entrees were a different story. The steak was ordered medium rare...but came out grey and slimy. My spouse likened it to chewy gyro meat. The fish, supposed to be in a cornmeal batter, was not at all crispy and sandy in texture. All of it was bland even with lemon for the fish. The strange thing is it seemed if the fish was fried, the oil was just not hot enough, cause I don't know how you get that texture unless it was baked? The one saving grace on each of our plates were the fries, which were quite good. I get things not being five star artisanal cuisine all the time. Maybe it was just an off night. But the bill with a tip was $120, and we could have gotten a better meal from a fast casual restaurant for nowhere near that price. We didn't complain to the waiter. He seemed to be the only staff member in the entire restaurant, and he was quite nice even despite having to run around everywhere. Having had good experiences and seeing so many other glowing reviews, I'd normally be willing to give a place another chance. But the entrees were unappetizing, I definitely not be coming back, and as this was maybe the most poor food experience I've had in years, I will sadly be warning others to stay away. read more

One of my favorite brunch and dinner spots. I love that you can make reservations here for weekend brunch. The staff is super friendly and is always amazing. For brunch, the omelets are my favorite. I don't know how they do it, but the fries have a coating on them that make them super crispy. The side salad is refreshing with goat cheese, and they have fried mushrooms as croutons. Soo good. I also appreciate their coffee. They do an individual French press per order. For dinner, I love the wings. They make in house pickled cucumbers to serve on the side instead of celery, super unique and tasty. They have an amazing selection of whiskeys and a well thought out cocktail menu. read more

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Vibe was spot on for a relaxing dinner with your loved ones. Our server was wonderful and provided the perfect level of care for meal. The best Caesar salad I've ever had combined with their perfect truffle fries, yum! Salmon had a lovely glaze, just a little sweet. We will definitely be back and while we were lucky to be accommodated without a reservation I can bet we'd better plan for one in the future as the placed filled up as the night went on. The place never felt crowded or rushed though. read more

Stone Turtle - Caesar Salad with Chicken Grilled Salmon - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

The grilled salmon was cooked perfectly! The steak had a nice gravy on it, and the grits were different, they were almost like a cake, but cheesy and very good as well! Definitely recommend, I loved the candle lit low lighting vibe they had as well read more

Stone Turtle - Grilled Salmon - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

I really wanted to like this place more! The positives: The vibe is cool and the server was awesome. The tiger rolls were yummy! There are three to an order, and each one is a perfect app for one person. It's basically some yummy cream cheese and crab inside a fried wonton; what's not to love? The sauce is killer. Definitely order this if you go! The negatives: I had the brisket sandwich, which was so salty I couldn't actually eat it. I felt badly about this, because the sandwich was HUGE. It's now sitting in my fridge from last night and I know I'm going to have to toss it out, which is a waste. I had sauvignon blanc to drink, and its flavor profile was only okay. The main issue is that it was room temperature, which isn't ideal for a crisp white wine. I also tried my friend's fish and chips. It was tasty, and I'd probably get that if I went back. But be forewarned: the breading is more like a fried catfish breading than a traditional fish & chips breading. read more

Stone Turtle - Tiger Rolls (comes with 3!) - New American Near Me - St. Louis, Missouri

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