Good business, great humans!…read more First off, if you haven't been to visit before a soccer game, put it on your list. What a fun atmosphere in and out of the building! The food is good, the drinks are great, but the people make the business top notch. My car broke down after a game and the team went above and beyond to help including Eric coming out and try to get it up and running, multiple offers from staff for jumper cables and other car safety items, and staying around until my children and I had a plan to get home! They'll have my business longterm.

A few days before, at a Llywelyn's Pub, I joke-not-joked that I'd never order a burger that comes…read moreon an English muffin, because then I'd have to eat it. Yesterday, at Schlafly Tap Room, I did just that. My excuse is that I didn't read the menu as closely as I should have. I don't read well anyway, and it was late on what had been a long, difficult Monday--a manic Monday, if you will. I wished it was still Sunday. I'd just run five miles with a group that meets once a month, on the third Monday. But they alternate between here and another location, so they're not here that often, and after last night, they might not be back. Also, they might not offer a burger that comes on a regular bun. I know they have a few sandwiches that come on hoagie rolls or toast. If they just happened to a random, lone hamburger bun in the back for some reason, perhaps for emergencies, it would have been easy enough to ask them to use that instead. Their Tap Room Burger, or whatever they're calling it, is a decent-size sandwich. It just seems small because the English muffin they use isn't any bigger than one you'd get with, say, an Egg McMuffin. But the meat is nice and thick (ayo) and hangs out over the side of the, erm, bread a little bit. It's a shockingly high quality beef, better than on the last several steaks I've eaten, for what it's worth. They actually asked how I'd like it cooked. I requested medium, and would you believe they actually cooked it medium? I order a steak mid-rare, but I find that a burger benefits from just a bit more time on the grill. I'm no savage. It comes with a weird shredded lettuce (possibly a KFC Shredder) that doesn't contribute any value and a mild, melty white cheddar that's really good and really complements the beef. Clearly, the idea is for the meat to be the dominant flavor. The English muffin is neither very good nor very bad, as far as these things go. It's just a regular ol' English muffin, like you might find in a grocery store. It would have been better if it were toasted (or toasted more?) and buttered, but the butter in particular might have overpowered the subtle flavor of the beef. I suppose that if they only had one guy who knew what he was doing, it was for the best that they had him working the kitchen. The guy they had taking orders was out of his depth. You'd think that this was his first day, except he had all of these weird systems. He was very adamant that no one switch seats, like in a certain kind of fire drill, lest he get the orders mixed up. Which was very thoughtful of him, I guess, but the way he said it was like we'd done something wrong, or were in jail. He tried to count how many people wanted water (in a group of people who just ran five miles in 80-degree weather), lost count, then asked, by show of hands, who *didn't* want water. He accidentally brought an extra beer and then, instead of just leaving it for someone to drink, let us know he was gonna go pour it down a drain. LOL what a spazz. It's tragic, because this is a fairly easygoing group. All of the really crazy people I know are in another group I run with. He didn't screw anything up that badly, but he would have been better off if he did and he had a more likable personality. Hopefully, he took that extra beer in the back and drank it himself. That may have been what he needed.

Fantastic fine dining. Great service too!…read more Enjoyed steak and wine. Definitely a great place in Soulard.

I just moved back to the city after living in Illinois suburbia for six years. I missed those city…read morelights and I really missed dining at Polite Society. So this past Sunday, I took advantage of their Brunch. I started my Sunday breakfast with an adult beverage. Their Bloody Mary, has just enough spice to give it a good kick to start your morning. I don't know about you, but I always have to have a cup of coffee as a chaser for my Bloody. I take mine black and strong, to get through the entire day. For my entree, I built my own Omelette with, Spinach, Bacon, Onion and Cheddar Cheese. It was a light golden yellow and was filled with a generous amount of my chosen ingredients. As a side, it came with crispy potato wedges and a small cup of ketchup for dipping. The two paired together, made for an excellent Sunday Brunch. I always sit at the bar, since I usually dine alone and the service was attentive. The bartender was personable and lead the entire bar into a good conversation. I'm glad to be back in STL and I am super glad that my new condo is closer to Polite Society than my last home was. I'm confident I will be once again, be a regular.

Trying hard to be a culinary star, but falls flat on both food and experience…read more Historic high-ceilinged setting that hasn't been fully restored, decor also leaves something to be desired. Unfortunately despite the establishment having a tasting menu and using culinary language, the food was a hodgepodge of elements that worked and elements that did not. None of our dishes earned 5/5 and none were memorable taste wise. With a hefty price tag to boot there are better places to go in St. Louis. We had two drinks, one was watery and one was delicious (pictured).

30. The place was pretty empty/ maybe 3 other tables while we were there. (that's a bad sign)…read moreWe originally had reservations for 8 but one person couldn't attend so we arrived with 7. The menu had printed that the 5 course tasting menu was only for parties of 6 or less. We inquired knowing it may not be able to happen since we had 7, but it was worth a try since it was just one more person. The waitress said she would have to ask the chef to see if he could do 7 instead of 6..... she came back to inform us that the chef was not able to accommodate this request. Ok, fine. A rule is a rule, but there were only 3 other tables in there the entire time we dined. I love music and a good vibe but the music was so loud over our table we could hardly hear each other speak. (90s Cranberries at that).... The cocktails and apps were the only good part of the meal, but $25 for one cocktail is a stretch unless I'm in Vegas or St. Barths. All of our main entrees were overly salted- like so salty we all commented how salty each of ours was. I had the pasta. Good flavor and creamy but too salty. No decaf coffee. I've never been to a fine dining restaurant that doesn't have decaf for an after dinner drink. Strange. Then it was time to pay. There was a noted 3% credit card fee. We paid with cash. The waitress attempted to say she didn't think she would have change because "there was no one working that had to cash to break our bills." Really? No one has cash at a restaurant? Must be next door with the decaf coffee and dinner music. The cherry on top that leads me to write a negative review (I am in my 40s and can never recall leaving a negative ereciew) The friend that made the reservation just found a $200 charge to her credit card from this joke of a restaurant. Ends up they charge the card you make your reservation with $25 per person and supposedly take this amount off the bill when you pay... we paid with cash and then they still charge the card. I'm well aware hardly anyone pays with cash anymore, but people still do. Be ready. Everything about this place screams closing in 18 months, poor quality control in the kitchen and no owner/management oversight.

A classic STL staple. Come for the authentic sodas and stay for the dill pickle soup…read more This classic restaurant has sandwiches, soup, burgers, ice cream, and salads. A great place to enjoy a lunch or just a bit of ice cream to satisfy a sweet tooth. The inside is small so it may be hard to enjoy with large groups. The table spacing is compact so it can be a little tricky moving with a walker or wheelchair. Street parking only

Extremely unsafe for anyone with food allergies or celiac disease…read more We told the staff multiple times that we are gluten-free and vegan, and specifically asked whether the pita and hummus were safe for us. We were repeatedly told that they were. When the food came out, I asked twice more if the pita was gluten-free and was again told yes. We ate some of it based on those assurances. I finally went and asked another employee, who then told us that the pita DOES contain gluten. This is not a minor mistake for someone with celiac disease. We specifically disclosed the dietary restriction, repeatedly verified the food, and were given incorrect information multiple times before eating it. What makes this especially concerning is that The Fountain on Locust promotes itself as being allergy-friendly. If a restaurant is going to make that claim, staff need to understand food allergies and celiac disease and be able to accurately identify what is and is not safe. We would never have eaten the pita if we had been given correct information. After this experience, I would not trust this restaurant with a serious food allergy or celiac disease. Management needs to address its allergen procedures and staff training before someone gets seriously hurt.

I hadn't been to the Marquee in a few years so I took my friends for brunch. They've renovated and…read morehave a separate dining and bar area on one side and the larger portion on the other. The food is good. I ordered chicken and waffles. My friend had a catfish and grits plate, hookah, mimosa tower and other shareable. They enjoyed themselves! Service is still hit or miss depending on the time of day so it's best to place your order immediately once seated.

Looks are definitely deceiving. This restaurant needs help. Walked in and was greeted with a…read moresmiling face and welcoming host. She seated us at our table (we had a reservation) table was a mess underneath no one sweet up after whoever was sitting there, table was sticky, they weren't busy at all so not sure what took so long for our hostess to show up. When she showed up the young lady was nice and smiling. She took our orders and gave us a few tips on what was poplar and what wasn't which was nice and appreciated. While waiting for our drinks to come before food we observed several around us sending back their food constantly. The table next to us had burnt waffles in which I know the hostess saw that they were and she should have addressed that before brining out to the table. We finally received our drinks and tasted nothing like a margarita. It was suppose to be watermelon. It's kinda hard to mess up a margarita I thought but perhaps it was cheap liquor? I'm not sure but it was definitely a no go. Finally received our food I ordered the stacker w/bacon, egg on the side scrambled with cheese in them. The picture on the menu has fruit on top of this sandwich and when asked our hostess if this was French toast she stated yes w/fruit. We it arrived with some white thick sauce (looked like white gravy) on it and regular toast. The egg was not scrambled had no cheese. My friends had the fish and fries. The toast came out with in seconds behind it. The young man that delivered the food I'm sure if he was training or the cook. This presentation was horrible and a compete NO. We told the waitress than you but it was unacceptable and had left. They definitely have work to do. This much be a brunch place poplar amongst the younger adults and they at okay, with that because they must have a dj at times of something. Music playing was nice and not overly loud good selection there is about all I can say. The menu does not reflect what you get, online does not reflect this venue.THUMBS DOWN

We came here for our anniversary dinner and had a great time!…read more We booked a reservation online and noted that it was our anniversary. Most places ignore this, but everyone that we came in contact with knew and wished us a happy anniversary. Our server (Allie) even had a special treat for us, so we started our night with a champagne toast! She was friendly, attentive and great to talk with. We had a couple of questions that she help answer right away. The restaurant was fairly busy, but we got to sit upstairs away from most of the noise. Now, the food! First, we ordered way too much. We tried the pear and fig flatbread and split a Mayfair salad. The salad was not what we expected but the flatbread was great! Try that if you have the chance! Both of our drinks (the sangria and Sicilian manhattan) were delicious and looked great. Main courses we tried were the smoked pork chop and the cauliflower pasta with grilled chicken. Both had great flavor and were presented well. Not pictured is the flourless chocolate torte that we got to go. This was incredible and super rich! We split it and still thought it was overwhelming, in the best of ways! Great place for special occasion dinners or important lunch meetings!

Great service here last weekend at an early dinner seating. We had a little of everything and it…read morewas about $200 for three people without alcohol. Three mocktails, two appetizers, a pasta, a fish special, three soups and a dessert sampler. Stars of the meal were the meatballs and the wild boar ravioli. A really cute place tucked into a neighborhood but well worth the uber ride over!

great service! we needed to charge our phones and the bartender showed us the outlets we could use…read moreat the bar! Food was great too!

Was heading to the STL City game and met up with some friends at the Pitch Athletic Club. A great…read morebar and grill with a touch of Irish flare but still has plenty of TVs to watch any game you're looking for. Arrived on a Saturday afternoon for pr game libations and the place was packed. Seating is first come first served and was able to get seating. Our server was overwhelmed with how busy it was but still was able to provide great service. We went with several different appetizers and were all very good. The Pitch also has plenty of beer on tap as well as drink specials. Restrooms were clean and tables were serviced very quickly. Great experience and will be back for another pregame libation. Give them a try.

Was in town on vacation and wanted to hit a unique breakfast spot, it was just that passionate…read moreworkers and authentic diner food if your around skip the overpriced gentrified spots and give them a go.

Been here for almost two years, and I never know the schedule for this place. Now I know it's from…read more6am - 1:15pm m-f. Was greeted by the friendliest, warmest greeting ever by Meeka (spelling). She was so nice, as was the rest of the staff. This diner is so cool. Whenever I can see the grill, and smell each item on it, I get excited! I went in for breakfast, but it ended at 11, so I went with a Patty Melt (Meeka suggestion) with fries! It was scrumptious! I told the cook the seasoning was great, and she corrected me by saying, "we just have a well seasoned grill!" Love it!!! Nice small place for lunch downtown!

Great breakfast and great service on my visit to Chris @ The Docket. I just looked at my photos and…read moreI guess I didn't take any pics. I was early to the baseball game and I asked two policemen where is the best breakfast that is within walking distance. Both answered that the Docket was the place. They were right, it is. I had the Chicken Fried Steak, hash browns, eggs and sour dough toast. All were so good. Nikiya was my server and she was perfect...so friendly, engaging and extremely friendly.

The food here was really good. Mimosas were available! They have all kinds of coffee with liquors…read moreand without. It is on a corner and you park at a 45 degree angle by backing in which was new to us! New to some other folks too as they didn't do so hot! My husband enjoyed his croissant sandwich. Bacon was well done how he likes it. I had the French toast with cheese eggs and sausage. All was very good. They also have turkey meat options. Prices and portions were not too bad for what we got. It is a large place not over crowded. They have room for more tables so they may have some when parties get large.

We came on a Saturday and immediately got a table with no wait. All of our interactions with staff…read morewere super pleasant. Food: I got the mahi mahi cornbread eggs Benedict with potatoes and it was really good. My mahi mahi was unfortunately overcooked, but it was still a delicious dish. The cornbread as the base was super intriguing and brought a light sweetness to the savory dish. I really enjoyed it. The fresh orange juice was absolutely wonderful as well. My husband got pancakes and said they were really good as well. The vibes in the restaurant are more rustic, and I think the decor vibes well with the menu. We'll definitely be returning to try more of the menu out!

Very aptly named restaurant for a brunch place. Didn't have to wait too long when we went. Service…read morewas quick and nice, and had a nice 'industrial" vibe to it. Ordered the Chakchouka and Pork Belly Benedict. Chakchouka had a rich, slow-cooked tomato base with just the right amount of spice, and the eggs were perfectly poached. It was the right amount of runny without being undercooked. The Pork Belly Benedict was the good, but maybe slightly under-delivered based on my expectations. The pork had nice crispy layers, but I think it was slightly under-seasoned from my end. The hollandiase added some flavor, but I think overall, the flavors were not very dynamic. Portions were decent size, and the potatoes were decent. You have to eat the potatoes fast though, because no matter how you cook them, they'll turn soft fast. Overall, decent brunch place. 4/5 stars