Came to St Louis on business and had to mix in a little pleasure. Never would have thought our…read morefirst night's meal would have been some Cajun Creole food in St Louis style BBQ Country We were so pleased with our decision as their food rivaled anything in New Orleans. As an avid oyster lover, never would have guessed we would have the option for charred grilled oysters in Missouri. We demolished those in minutes and quickly moved on to our entree I ordered the jambalaya and the size the spices we're so flavorful. The shrimp was on point and the chicken almost tasted like seafood plus the andouille sausage was spicy without being too hot. They nailed the texture and firmness of the rice and highly recommend My wife went with the sampler platter and it was hard to tell between the etouffee, red beans and rice, gumbo, or jambalaya which was the best. I know tough decision to choose from but that was a slam dunk that we highly recommend! Walking throughout the establishment you could tell it totally had that Voodoo deep New Orleans vibe going on that makes you feel like it belongs in the French Quarters If you're ever in the Lou and in the mood for some good Creole Cajun food, this is the spot!

Everything. It's a local institution. Looks like a dive bar but is a must go to spot. The staff is…read morefriendly and ready to dispense their thoughts on the menu. There are multiple options as far as seating. Each one is different from the next. The oysters are a must, take your pick how you want to try them but I would recommend the Oysters NOLA and the Voodoo Po'boy. The Sazerac is on the sweet side but don't let that dissuade you. Worth it. 100%.

This is such an amazing architectural accomplishment that everyone needs to experience it. Even if…read moreyou aren't willing to go up to the top there is a free museum on the ground level that is very interesting, as well as a historical movie and a virtual reality experience. This is the smallest national park, and you will need to park in a parking garage, private lot, or use street parking. But it is just a short walk of a few blocks to get to the Arch. It is recommended to purchase tickets online because they often sell out. But today, a Monday morning, I just walked in a purchased a ticket for the next tram to the top. If you are claustrophobic you might not be able to ride the tram to the top. The cars are very, very small. There are five seats in each. But if you handle the tight space it is totally worth it to ride to the top. Once at the top you are allowed to stay for ten minutes, then you board the tram for the return trip down. The gift shop is worth a look, my favorite is the large collection of exploration history books. Many books about Lewis & Clark, of course, also other many other books about exploration and early history of St. Louis and the West. Books on pioneering women too, and Sacagawea. The tram ride was a bargain at only $17. While I didn't have time to view the movie today I have seen it before, on my last trip, and it is definitely interesting.

I had forgotten how interesting the free museum was and since I have been there it's been remodeled…read moreand it's great!! The arch is cool and the history of the arch and Saint Louis is very well done in the museum.

While visiting The Foundry, we decided to try Four Hens Creole Kitchen and ordered their shrimp and…read moregrits. As someone who doesn't get the opportunity to have shrimp and grits very often, it's something I always look forward to ordering when I find it on a menu. We were actually debating whether or not to get it when someone else in line recommended it and told us how delicious it was. I'm glad we listened! The grits were creamy and had a lot of Cajun seasoning, which I thought worked really well. They weren't quite as cheesy as I personally would have liked, but the flavor was still delicious, with just a little bit of smokiness. I also appreciated that despite all the seasoning, the dish wasn't too spicy for me. The shrimp was cooked to perfection, and the overall texture of the dish was spot on. We paired the shrimp and grits with a grilled cheese flight from Steve's Meltdown, another vendor at The Foundry, and the two ended up going surprisingly well together. This wasn't quite the best shrimp and grits I've ever had, but I'd easily put it at number two, which is still pretty high praise. If you're at The Foundry and craving shrimp and grits, Four Hens Creole Kitchen is definitely worth a try.

Okay. Just okay. I ordered the crawfish and grits to go, which was onthe runny and bland side. The…read morefood is seasoned, but it lacked depth. And you're not going to City Foundry's food hall for a cheap meal, but $20 for the portion size, plus an undisclosed 10% service charge just to include a lid seemed a bit much. Anyway, 4 Hens Creole was something between underwhelming and disappointing. The service was more or less fine though. And they were unfortunately out of bread pudding.

Twisted Tree is part of the Syberg family of restaurants, but don't confuse this place with their…read moreother, more casual offerings. This is a legit, higher end steakhouse with high ratings and over several years of operation. We made a reservation for a Sat night to celebrate my daughter's birthday and work promotion. Service staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We had the NY Strip, Ribeye, Filet Mignon and Salmon. All were excellent. Total experience was excellent and I highly recommend.

Whether it's date night, girls night out, or meeting family here, Twisted Tree is always 5 stars!!…read more Centrally located, this steak restaurant never misses with the food quality, upscale ambience, and professional service. Not only are their cuts of steak exceptional but I throughly enjoy my meal every time I order seafood here as well. I'm so happy it's another place I've found I can order oysters! Be sure to order yourself an espresso martini when you go because it's one of the best we've had as self-proclaimed espresso martini connoisseurs! Bring any bourbon fans here and they're sure to enjoy themselves. Their happy hour menu is one of the best in Greater Saint Louis area featuring select appetizers, cocktails and spirits, wine, and beer Tues-Friday from 3-6pm. Highly suggest their crab rangoon and brisket ravioli. Check out Twisted Tree if you're looking to impress, relax, and enjoy delicious food and beverage!

I arrived a little bit before Rockwell opened this afternoon, which worked out okay as I sat…read moreoutside on their patio. I enjoyed that quiet space for a bit and the afternoon air after the walk from Cortex made the wait feel intentional rather than inconvenient. Comfortable seating out here and the light breeze with the afternoon light was nice as I cranked out a few Yelp reviews before I spotted other customers going inside. After setting up at the huge table in the corner, I stepped up to the bar where I was warmly greeted. I chose their Fish Fry, which they call a light lager. It was in a huge mug and that worked out just fine for me as it lasted a while. Oh, and some chicken wings. These were tasty buggers. Served quite hot with a rub that was more spice than sauce. Very yummy and the two sauces were perfect accompaniment. Absolutely delicious. Not long after, friends arrived and I shifted from solo laptop time to conversation. It's nice to see how Rockwell handles the flow of customers. Casual, attentive, friendly. Just right for a great brewpub and a great time. They do have a parking lot. It was just an easy experience today and a great spot for a meetup or hanging out on your own. [Round number review 400 of 2026 - 498 in Missouri - 25583 overall]

There's a 1984 one-hit-wonder named Rockwell whose paranoid earworm still lodges in your skull: I…read morealways feel like somebody's watching me. Rockwell Beer Company earns the association honestly. I walk in wary (I don't drink beer, don't like it, and an industrial brewery hugging a busy four-lane street is not my native habitat), I get the sense I need to eat in the corner so people don't discover the non-beer drinker; however, I walked out humming. The reason is the food, sourced through Street Food by Brasas. This is not brewery food that apologizes for itself. Pretzels, wings, both worth ordering again. The pizzas (barbecue, pepperoni) land in that rare category of elevated bar snack. I'd happily return for a table's worth. It's order at the window food service, which is fine for their vibe, but it keeps the environment to a self-service lower warmth environment. We sat outside, which is nice IF you can find some shade on a hot summer evening. 3.9 out of 5 stars The atmosphere isn't built for me, but the kitchen is good enough that I'd get over it to spend an evening with my beer-drinking friends. What would push this higher: a space that compels me the way the plates do.

It's not often that a restaurant can balance an upscale atmosphere with a casual and inviting…read moreambiance, but they did it. The menu, while it gives you an elevated American food vibe, it is approachable and non-pretensious at the same time. Complimentary bread, served in a cast iron dish has a consistency that reminds you of a cross between corn bread and yeast bread. A nice crisp outside and fluffy center. The T-Ravs had a bit of ricotta in the blend which gave it some creaminess. Not being overly hungry, I went with a Ceasar salad, Tater Tot Casserole and Brussel Sprouts. All of it delicious. Needed a bit more dressing on the salad, but the tater tots Casserole was stupendous! Such a comforting dish, too large to eat the whole thing, but delicious the next day. Service reminds you of being at any other 5 star restaurant, everyone was attentive, friendly and worked as a team. A wonderful experience!

I've been here at least twice and each time has been magnificent. If you can, I recommend sitting…read moreat the counter top by the grill. I had the elk which wasn't gamey, the toasted ravioli is also good! I would recommend for birthdays, celebration, friend meet up...the setting meets all. Nice ambiance and service

I used to come here years ago for the spicy wings with the sweet potato fries with the gap that I…read morewas truly in love with but it fell. I'm now coming back to hear the bloose and jazz bands.

This is such a fun place. My wife and I have been here a couple times. The first time was just us,…read moreon a Friday night around 9pm, the place was busy and we sat shared a table. That day we only got appetizers and drinks, everything was good. The marinara sauce (that comes with toaste raviolis) was really good. And they have good selection of beers. The second time we went was with a group if friends and this time we did get food, the steak sandwich was super good! And the gumbo (which my wife ordered) was really tasty too. One of our friends, who got the ribs did not say a single word until after he finished, when he pointed out that those ribs were delicious. Both time the music have been good, really entertaining, looking forward to coming back, they print out the monthly calendar in the menu, so you can't miss it.

I can't believe I never reviewed this place! I loved Zia's 10 years ago and I love it still! I just…read morewent on 07/03 and had Katie the best server at the restaurant! You need to book a reservation for Friday and Saturday nights. We had ours for 7 pm and were seated promptly. Food we got Toasted Ravs's these are a STL staple and a must get. The sauce is on the sweeter side so be prepared. I got the Lasagna which came with a salad. The dressing is also on the sweeter side. I love that so it's a great salad and it's topped with provel cheese. The lasagna has provel, beef, sausage and ricotta. It's light on the ricotta which I love. They use the same sweet sauce for the toasted rav's. It's a huge portion! My friend got a chicken dish which came with bacon, broccoli, peppers, and had toasted bread crumbs. He loved it, however he said it did not have much chicken. We were so full we skipped dessert. Great meal. For two people it was about $100 so pretty reasonable. We also got alcohol so it would have been cheaper without wine and a mixed drink. Best Italian on the Hill in my opinion!

We've been to "The Hill" in South City countless times, but we'd never tried Zia's. That changed a…read morecouple of days ago. Honestly? We've been missing out. The interior is nothing fancy, but it has that standard charm of The Hill. The service was excellent, we had Katie. She could have told us she went to WashU and majored in waitressing and we would have believed her. Prompt, professional but slightly personable. Good combo. The food was GREAT. We couldn't decide which was better, the Chicken Picatta or the Chicken Speidini. They were both super high quality poultry mixed with a rich and flavorful sauce, yum. Katie even let us make the side shells "pink", by mixing marinara and Alfredo for us. The only reason I'm subtracting a star is that our salads were a bit wilted -- my Mom kept running into some weird looking greens. Regardless, we'll be back.

We finally decided to check this place out after talking about it for quite a while, and it was the…read moreperfect choice for my wife's birthday. We came for the Sunday Jazz Brunch, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was fantastic, the bottomless mimosas kept flowing, and the beignets were absolutely delicious. I ordered the Pork Chop Slinger, and finding out the pork chop came from Schubert's in Millstadt, IL was an unexpected bonus that made the meal even better. Our server was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The rest of the staff was just as welcoming and helpful. I also can't say enough about the jazz band. The music selection was excellent and created the perfect brunch atmosphere. If you're looking for a great brunch with amazing food, outstanding service, and live music, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

We love Evangeline's!…read more With its beautiful, airy wooden interior and nightly live music, dining here was a lovely and comfortable taste of New Orleans. The Pimm's cup (Pimm's no 1, lemonade, white soda, mint) was deliciously sweet, refreshing and very low alcohol. The Crawfish Carolyn had so many crawfish tails in a well balanced brandy cream sauce under a thick layer of cheese. It was an amazing dish served with buttery French bread. The Blackstrap Molasses Bacon Beignet Burger was an unexpected and creative use of a beignet as a burger bun. It only partly worked because the beignet, which was mostly air, got soggy and slightly bitter. However, the patty was extremely thick and juicy and the bacon had a smoky sweet depth of flavor. The Kool-Aid pickle was good and we loved the clementines and strawberries side dish. The only downside was the service. The waiter was nice but mixed up our order which resulted in us waiting twice as long and not having the meat cooked to our liking. There was also a long wait for the check. Regardless, the atmosphere was a 6/5 and the food was a 4/5. We will definitely return!

Great food & great customer service ,The gator bites were delicious crispy and tender . The salad…read morewas as tasty as it looked.

Jeremy was our server. He was personable and very professional. Our food was hot, fresh and very…read moregood! My hurricane was delicious. We will definitely be back. Come in and ask for Jeremy, he will take great care of you! 10/10 highly recommend!