Fantastic happy hour from 3-5…read more The Elephant Never Forgets is an amazing creation. Best cocktail I've had in quite some time. I usually only have a cocktail when dining out...but I would buy a gallon of this to take home if I could. It's that good! The rest of the cocktail list is full of creativeness and I feel you can't go wrong with any of them. And then the dips! So good plus the homemade pita is delicious. Dinner menu starts at 5 so we stayed to try more of what The Rabbit has to offer. We ordered the onion rings, gnocchi and meatballs. Unexpectedly, the gnocchi was in a light yet very flavorful broth. It was our favorite dish from the dinner menu. The onion rings were okay and pretty greasy. The labneh sauce was the standout part of the onion rings. The meatballs were also flavorful with a hint of spice yet a tad bit dry. Still worth ordering.

My friend and I have this thing where we rotate picking different restaurants to try. Since it was…read moremy turn, I chose this place, although she had previously been here once. She arrived a minute before me and chose to sit outside. Their patio is more spacious than I thought and we both sat comfortably without issue. Most of the menu is appetizer and cocktail driven while offering a few entrees. To drink, I started with the An Elephant Never Forgets. I've recently started exploring the idea of pistachio cream in my drinks and so far, all of them have been hits. This was no exception as it was bursting with every flavor that they listed. Even though it was gin based, it wasn't overpowering and all the flavors complemented each other so well. The next drink I chose was the Daquiri and that missed the mark. I'm used to them being sweet and subtle but this one was rough and not well mixed. It was so strong and tasted like straight lemon vodka. I decided to try the Sangria just to get the taste out of my mouth and ordered grilled chicken as my entree. The sangria was a hit and that hint of cinnamon was exactly what I needed. As for the entree, it was ok but slightly underwhelming. The sauce tasted more like curry but unfortunately, there wasn't enough to go around. There was more chicken than there was rice and sauce and once I ran out, I was over it. I got in a few bites but was still a bit hungry and decided to get the chocolate Tahini brownie. This was the star of the night! The salted caramel sauce was the best I've ever had and was the perfect accompaniment to the brownie. Our server was excellent, and the people who kept coming by to refill our waters were really on top of it. Overall, we both had a great time and would def return.

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.

Service was very attentive and kind! Showed up a bit early for my reservation but they got the…read moretable prepped pretty quickly. The cocktails were pretty good and came out fast. I had the Steak au Poivre and all in all I'm not mad at the dish. Not amazed, probably won't order it again, but it's well balanced between the grits and the asparagus. Asparagus was a bit less crispy than my preference but not bad. The steak was seasoned well and cooked to my preferred temp, I just don't think the green peppercorn sauce complimented it well. The only really negative thing about the place is the volume it can get to, it was a bit hard to hear who I was eating with. Otherwise I think the ambiance was homey and cozy and the lighting was soft for an enjoyable evening. I'll likely visit again sometime!

We weren't planning on going out last night, but the weather was too beautiful to stay home. We…read morewere actually around the corner at a brewery that was packed with small children and decided to look for a quieter spot where we could enjoy a cocktail and dinner. OpenTable showed a reservation available here, so we finally decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did. Everything was fantastic. I started with the Green Turtle cocktail, made with Broker's Gin, cucumber, and basil, while my wife enjoyed a glass of Friulano. We opted to share several small plates, which turned out to be the perfect choice. We started with the Brussels sprouts and the goat cheese with bread, both excellent. I also had a cup of the chowder, which may have been my favorite thing of the entire meal. My wife ordered the nightly salad special with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic dressing, and it was fresh and delicious. We considered ordering the flatbread as well, but by the time we finished everything else, we were completely stuffed. The service was spot-on from start to finish, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and everything was very reasonably priced. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

We have never had a bad meal here! We went a week or so ago and realized we've been coming here…read moresince shortly after they opened. We're not regulars by any stretch of the imagination, but we've been here a number of times over the years. Sometimes it's just my husband and me, sometimes family members join us, and we've brought friends here as well. Nobody has ever not been happy they came here! We had a reservation and were greeted and seated right away. They have a big blackboard where they write the special drinks of the day, so I always have to check that out! They have small plates and entrees there. We almost always do all small plates. The exception is the shrimp and grits because we really like it! This time we did all small plates. The stuffed portabellini mushrooms were a newer menu item and they were SO good! I could have ordered more of those and been fine without anything else! Our next favorite was the oven baked goat cheese. We literally get it every time we come here and it's always delicious. Then we had the Nashville Chicken Sliders. They're good, but nothing super special. Our last item was the short rib street tacos. I'll just say we won't order them again. They weren't bad, but they were lacking in flavor. My cocktail was from the specials list. It was the Bitter Bonfire - made with mezcal - and it was so good! I think my husband had a Manhattan. We will, of course, be back again!

The food and service were great! It was our first time here and our waitress did a great job…read moreexplaining everything on the menu. We needed up getting the fennel toasted ravioli and the Cajun shrimp pasta. The homemade rolls were great. Amazing! We will definitely be going back.

After living in the area for nearly 20 years, we finally stopped by Sunset 44 while hunting for new…read moredinner spots to visit with friends near Ballwin. It turns out we've been driving past a Kirkwood treasure all this time. This is "upscale-casual" at its finest--professional and refined, but with a neighborhood heart. Service & Logistics The service here is exceptionally polished. From the friendly hosts to our knowledgeable server, everything ran like clockwork. We even had a visit from a gentleman I presume was the owner (likely Bob, who has been at the helm for decades). He didn't just "check-in"--he saw we needed a few items and personally took care of it. Pro Tips: * Reservations: Don't look for them on OpenTable. They use their own dedicated form on their website, which is simple and efficient. * Wednesday Wine: If you can, visit on a Wednesday. They offer half-priced wine bottles with your meal--a fantastic value for their extensive collection. Cocktails & Drinks The bar program here is excellent, and the bartender was friendly and engaging. * White Negroni (4.5/5): Though they may not have had Suze (the drink wasn't perfectly clear), the bartender absolutely nailed the flavor profile and balance. * Barrel-Finished Manhattan (4.5/5): Their use of an in-house barrel finish makes this classically executed cocktail a real standout--highly recommended for whiskey lovers. * Wine: They have an awesome selection. Definitely ask your server for recommendations! The Food: American Fare with a Global Twist * House Salad (4.5/5): You have to try their house dressing--it's a creamy garlic style that reminds me of the classic Mayfair Hotel dressing. It's incredibly tasty and a true St. Louis staple. * Blackened Grouper (4.5/5): As someone who loves Florida grouper, this hit the mark. Lightly blackened with a fresh mango salsa; vibrant and perfectly executed. * Rainbow Trout (4.25/5): The orange tarragon cream sauce is the star. It was perfectly balanced--enough to enhance the fish and rice without being "soupy." * Pilot House Chicken (4.5/5): A delicious, well-seasoned chicken breast. Savory, juicy, and very well-prepared. * Extras (5/5): They start you with lavash crackers and butter, and the hot, fresh rolls are dangerous. They even finish the night with powdered sugar cookies--a classic Sunset 44 touch. Dessert * S'more Cheesecake & Chocolate Martini (4.5/5): We opted for this beautifully executed, unique dessert. It was yummy on its own, but ordering a Chocolate Martini to accompany it was the perfect move. The Vibe: It definitely skews toward a more mature, quiet crowd. It's the perfect place if you actually want to hear the people you're dining with.

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.

Avenue continues to be my go-to in Clayton. The meals are consistently superb, but what really sets…read morethem apart is the atmosphere; the owner and staff genuinely make you feel like family from the moment you walk in. It's a local gem that makes supporting small businesses an absolute pleasure. If you're looking for a spot where the quality of food matches the warmth of the service, this is it.

We had wonderful service and the food was absolutely delicious!…read more Looking forward to going back!

Sitting outside here is lovely! They have good drinks and I definitely recommend getting a few…read moreitems of food to share - the pakora and nachos were pretty tasty.

It is time to move back to STL, so I was in the city looking at Open Houses. Found some…read morecute/darling houses, but they were all too small. I was wanting to downsize, but these were small. I guess once you've had big, it's hard to back to small. When we were done looking, my friend suggested we go get a Martini. If you know me, I'll never turn down a chance to enjoy a Martini. We hadn't been to The Royale in a while so we headed on over. We took seats at the bar and were quickly greeted by the bartender. He immediately had small refreshing glasses of water. After glancing over the Special Drink Menu, we both chose the Cold Brew Martini. It was made with 1220 Encrypted Vodka, Kaldi's Coffee Cold Brew, Giffard's Cafe Du Honduras, Giffard's Madagascar Vanilla and served up in a vintage glass. I love the glassware that The Royale uses. I hadn't eaten breakfast, so I looked at the food menu and ordered their Chips and Salsa. I had them add a side of guacamole for minimal fee. The chips are made in house and I was impressed with guac and salsa. For not being a Mexican restaurant, they were damn good. Especially the guacamole, it was so smooth and full of flavor. The bartender was friendly and we had good conversations with him and one of the waitresses. It was a warm and welcoming atmosphere, so I'll be back.

This was our first time trying Winnie's, and it definitely gave the chill vibe we were looking for…read more We started with wine and were pleasantly surprised with free popcorn -- honestly, the word "free" caught our attention first . The wine selection was pretty solid, and they also had a great variety of beers. I didn't try the beer myself, but my guest really enjoyed theirs. The customer service was consistent and welcoming the entire time. We mainly came to relax, sip wine, and play UNO , and the atmosphere was perfect for that. While we didn't order food, everything coming out to nearby tables looked amazing. If you're looking for a mature, laid-back spot to unwind, Winnie's is definitely worth checking out. We'll definitely be back!

First time we came here our company reserved the back room for dinner- it was excellent! So my 3…read moreco-workers and I decided to come back the very next time we were in town. Six pm on a Tuesday, the bar was not busy. We asked server if we could sit at a table that had not been cleared since all the other tables in the area had "reserved" signs on them. The server told us "you can when I get to clearing it" so we sat at the bar understanding that it wasn't going to be any time soon. Fine, no big deal. The bartender wasn't too friendly, but again not a big deal- until the last person ordering asked for a chocolate martini. Nope. He couldn't do it- something about it wouldn't be good, then that he didn't have the ingredients. Fair enough but his delivery was super rude. The person ordering doesn't drink much else, so looked at the menu and settled on a modified espresso martini. Everyone else was drinking wine- all was good. We let him know we were going to be splitting the bill 4 ways. He came back and we ordered 4 small plates to share to start- but forgot to ask for fries- we tried 3 times to get his attention- fourth time was the charm when he brought plates and silverware to us. The food was good, that's the saving grace for this review. The server came back around to let us know the table was ready halfway through our first round of food. We already knew the employees weren't going to get any nicer if we asked to move, so we stayed put. A couple sat down next to us and the bartender fawned all over them- brought the manager out twice to meet with them as well. We ordered more food. But he never got friendlier or more attentive to our group- we didn't take it personally especially when two other men sat down next to us and he also treated them with disdain. We flagged him down when we were done and asked again to split the bill evenly. He muttered something the said something else about already having separate checks for our drinks. He came back with the split the food evenly besides our drinks- fine. We all agreed this wasn't good service - but we're not going to not tip him! We all tipped between 15-20%. As we walked to the door, we saw him look at each of the receipts, then threw down the booklets. The whole restaurant turned. We waited for him to look at us at the door- But he didn't. He acted like a child. And you know who's Wales around the bar to pick up the booklets? The server who gave us attitude first. Felt bad for her. Will never be back.