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.

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

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.

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!

Lazy Tiger is a part of the Yellow Belly and Extra Wavy family of restaurants that focuses on…read moreinventive cocktail creations and seafood forward dishes. The restaurant itself is quite small and is located on the other side of Yellow Belly. The entrance has minimal space that looks to be able to accommodate 4 or 6 people if you're waiting for a table. Inside, the spacing is fairly decent for being a smaller location. I didn't feel too crammed dining and the 2-seater table was of normal size so there was enough room. We were seated right by the entrance with a curtain separating the area. True to its name, a Tiger statue sits at the entrance which is decorated in tropical manner. The theme continues within the restaurant. Lazy Tiger has a happy hour which if I remember correctly, ended at 6:30. Their cocktails are $12 during happy hour (rather than $14) and they have a selection of snack type items which you could have as appetizers if you'd like. We both got a cocktail. My husband had the human costume (gin, amaro, blanc vermouth, melon, gnartruese, malic acid) and I had the humble brag (gin, rhum, salted banana, forbidden rice, coconut, lemon). Both were refreshing and different but in a good and surprising way. We started with the nachos from the happy hour menu and added some pork belly per our writer's recommendation. I love pork belly anything anyway. The nacho was a huge serving! And it was very tasty with a good amount of crispy pork belly peppered throughout. I had the Morrocan spiced halibut served with couscous, asparagus, Spanish chorizo, tomatoes, pistachio dukkah. Halibut was well seasoned and prepared perfectly. We also shared an order of the vegetable fried rice and added some spam because I am a sucker for spam fried rice. It came with some chili crisps which brought the dish to another level. My husband had the tamales which he thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't get to try some but it looked fantastic. We ended up taking home the rest of my meal and the rest of the fried rice which have been devoured over the weekend. Service was fantastic. I love the vibe, I love the food!

Didn't know if we should enter - the sign for please wait to be seated is right inside the door and…read morethe restaurant is separated with a drape. I peaked my head in and no one was around I asked a customer if I come In it was awkward. The hostess was great and our server was great also! Explained all drinks and about the place. The food was so amazing - we got a bunch to try and liked each thing. The place is small and cozy without feeling crowded. It was a little dark

I got a few girlfriends to join me for my monthly supper club at The Bellwether this month…read more Everyone had a fabulous time! Our service was good, no complaints. We came on a Friday and the place was moderately busy, but not too loud. The ambiance was perfect. The restaurant is decorated beautifully, has perfect dim/vibey lighting, and fun dinner music. Our cocktails were definitely a highlight and top-notch. I'd specifically recommend the 2666, which on paper sounds a little weird, but was easily one of the best cocktails I've ever had. It also complimented our food well. For my supper club, I highly encourage everyone to share, so that we can all try a lot of the menu. For starters, we got the lamb stuffed grape leaves, Brussels sprouts, prosciutto and burrata, mango and roasted apple bruschetta, and their summer salad. Everything was delicious, and I was very surprised at the large portions--you are definitely getting your moneys worth with these! The Brussels and bruschetta were definite standouts. I was a little disappointed because their online menu still had the tartare listed, which was not on the menu at the restaurant any longer, but everything we got was superb, so I got over it quickly :) For mains, we split the jerk chicken, salmon, and the squid ink pasta. The chicken isnt something I would've normally picked, but a friend chose it, and I was glad they did. It had the perfect amount of spice, and the succotash was very flavorful. Overall, The Bellwether was wonderful. I can't wait to bring my boyfriend back for a date night!

Went here for my birthday dinner. I would definitely recommend the Bellwether for the great food…read moreand drinks. However, if you are looking for some sort of acknowledgment of your occasion I wouldn't recommend it for that. I'm not sure you can state the occasion on the reservation and we weren't asked by our server. The food was great. Drinks good. I like the ambiance and decor. The service was as expected. The mixed greens salad was phenomenal. My boyfriend thought the caesar salad was okay. I really enjoyed the "bruschetta" appetizer. The Okabe was a nice dish and my boyfriend loved the strip steak. We had a great meal.

I literally live a 4 minute walk from here and have no idea why it took me this long to check it…read moreout. I took my boyfriend here last night for his 24th birthday celebration, and boy did it exceed every expectation. When we first arrived, we were taken aback by the waterfall feature at the front door. We genuinely thought we were at the wrong entrance. Turns out it was entirely intentional, and in the excitement of the evening, we forgot to ask about the story behind it. A fun little mystery to solve on our next visit. We arrived about 30 minutes early and were welcomed warmly from the moment we walked in. The staff gave us a lovely intimate table with a great view of the restaurant's eclectic decor and designs. The ambiance struck the perfect balance, lively and engaging without being so loud that we could not have a real conversation, which for my partner and me is genuinely one of the most important aspects of a dining experience. Since we both work incredibly busy schedules, this was not only a birthday celebration but our first proper date night in quite a while, and the atmosphere made it feel truly special. The staff even surprised us with a complimentary prosecco for the birthday, something we were absolutely not expecting and deeply appreciated. On the drinks side, although I am not personally a big drinker, my boyfriend loves exploring new spirits and cocktail combinations. The bartenders were fantastic: knowledgeable, approachable, and genuinely enthusiastic about their recommendations across both wines and spirits. They made the whole experience feel curated rather than transactional. Now, let me tell you about Jelly. Our server Jelly was, without question, the highlight of the entire evening, and that is saying a lot given how spectacular everything else was. I have a severe pineapple allergy, and if you dine out with food allergies, you know the usual routine. The server writes it down, maybe glances at it when the food arrives, and you spend the whole meal quietly hoping for the best. Jelly was on an entirely different level. She went completely above and beyond, meticulously checking every food option and wine pairing to ensure nothing contained pineapple and that there was zero risk of cross contamination. When a wine bottle did not clearly list its ingredients, she did not guess or assume. She looked it up on the internet right then and there to confirm it was safe for me. That gesture might sound simple, but for someone with a severe allergy, it is everything. It communicates that she genuinely cared about my wellbeing, not just about getting through her tables for the night. I felt completely taken care of, safe, and able to relax and enjoy myself without the anxiety that usually accompanies dining out with an allergy. Jelly, if you ever read this: thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are exceptional at what you do and an absolute asset to Blood & Sand. And now, the food, which was nothing short of breathtaking. From the presentation, to the pacing and timing, to the extraordinary depth of flavor on every plate, the food at Blood & Sand is spectacular and amazing in the truest sense of both words. My boyfriend and I had the 5 course tasting menu with wine pairings. We had originally hoped for the 10 course, but it was not being offered that evening. No matter, because the 5 course delivered more than enough to leave us completely floored. The evening opened with a palate initiator of carrots, goat cheese, and walnuts. I will be honest, I was not excited. Carrots and goat cheese are genuinely two of my least favorite foods on the planet. But I gave it a try and it was absolutely heavenly. A perfect encapsulation of what this kitchen does: it takes ingredients you think you know and transforms them into something you cannot stop thinking about. My absolute favorites of the evening were the tuna carpaccio, the wagyu flank steak, and the pierogis. Each one was cooked and composed to perfection. Everything melted in my mouth and left me wishing the courses would never end. My one constructive note is on the oyster course. I love oysters and eat them often, so I was genuinely looking forward to this one. The portion, two very small oysters with modest accompaniments of horseradish, a small salsa, and lemon, felt a little light even by tasting menu standards. I would love to see either four oysters at that size or two larger ones. It was gone so quickly and felt slightly out of step with the generosity of every other course. That small note aside, Blood & Sand delivered one of the most memorable dining experiences I have had in a long time. Every single person on that floor, from the bartenders to the host to the incredible Jelly, went above and beyond to make the night comfortable, fun, intimate, and genuinely special. We will absolutely be back, and next time I will not wait so long given that I practically live next door.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We attempted to book a "tasting menu" through Open table. Instead we got something of a customer…read moreshaming which definitely left a bad taste. "Unfortunately, as mentioned on our homepage we are not executing chef's tables in October as we focus on our relaunch."...but it's not listed as such where we booked. Boo. "On the webpage for Chef's tables it provides more details about our experience, including requiring at least a week's notice so we can source all the ingredients for this special custom dining experience. We are also unable to execute chef's tables on the weekends, due to the volume of our weekend business it doesn't allow us to provide the best experience to our chef's table guests." Also BOO. It doesn't say anything about that where we were attempting to book. We have had tasting menus from London to San Francisco and never been treated so poorly. While the website says a weeks notice is required, it doesn't say anything about it being paused, etc. there is no reason to be rude.

When you walk in you feel transported to Chicago or New York. I'd selected another place for…read morebreakfast. As we stood in line my daughter suggested we leave and come here. I'm SO glad we did. We were seated on the side near the open kitchen. Neat clean esthetic. I ordered the smoked trout hash. My daughter ordered the french toast sticks and potatoes. You don't know how excited I was to find the ONLY coffee cocktail I enjoy on the menu...Carajillo.YES PLEASE! There was an issue with my egg. I don't like runny eggs. I ordered hard fried. I cut into it and it was raw. They immediately addressed it. When the new plate arrived, everything was perfect. Delicious food. Amazing cocktail and enjoyable ambiance. We'll be back!

Yes! This place! Stop scrolling for a place to eat and make a reservation!…read more We made a reservation the morning of and I'm glad we did. We arrived 20 minutes early. The bar was waiting room only and there were no empty tables. The hostess worked her magic and she was able to get us seated before our reservation time. Our waiter did a great job estimating how much food we'd need without under or over ordering. We shared everything. It was amazing. Even the gluten free bread and pasta was delish. And if you have to eat gf, you know how hard it is to get anything traditionally made as gluten free. Yum! Yum! Yum! Excellent.

I loved everything about this place. 80s-90s dive bar vibes. Except clean, with great service,…read morefood, and drinks. 80s-90s music playing overhead. Jurassic Park on a widescreen projector screen. Intimate space. Both bar and table seating, in addition to outdoor seating. Food was great. Lots of drink options. And they have a good draft beer selection. Will definitely be back to try more menu items.

We had a really great visit here! We had been wanting to go and experience their pop up for some…read moretime, and finally made it! Getting a table took some time as there appeared to be only a couple of front house employees on staff. Our waiter was super friendly once he warmed up. We enjoyed talking music with him. Food was fantastic. We ordered off the regular menu and off of the pop up bar menu. Loved the extensive choices. The only negative was that several employees were smoking on the patio - cigarettes and vapes - and while they weren't right next to us, they were close enough. Regardless of the amount of customers on the patio, that's not where that should be happening. Otherwise, we had a great time.

The last few times I've been to The Fountain on Locust have been phenomenal. Last night I was there…read moreand all I ordered was a cup of soup. There's a miscommunication and a second cup of soup was brought out. They let me have it w/o charge, so thank you, that's wonderful. The previous time I was there was the week of my birthday and a random stranger paid for my food w/o knowing it was my birthday. I'm liking these ice cream martinis of the month. This month is caramel apple. Last month was Bananas foster (or something like that). I think the previous month was a Manhattan. I appreciate the call of a specific reason to go every month... other than I would like to have more vegetarian soup, ice cream, and ice cream martinis. Lately I mostly go by myself and sit at the bar. I love that The Fountain has a vegetarian soup of the day. Here I must offer the constructive criticism: these rolls are not as good as the rolls of previous years. I was disappointed that they changed the roll and I will no longer be ordering them with my soup. Please, Fountain management, reconsider the merits of the rolls of yesteryear. I thank you. By the way, I have to The Fountain well over 100 times now. I think Yelp check-ins expire after a certain amount of time.

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

This is a beautiful restaurant, in a nice, old business district. The building was actually a…read moreformer car dealership...the renovation is fabulous! It's elegant, with service to match. Reservations are strongly encouraged. The menu is Chef driven and changes with the seasons. The menu is diverse, with a variety of items to suit most dietary preferences. The food is excellent! We had such a nice time here and left quite

Service from Kenzie W was the highlight…read more Cocktail was second. And I probably just ordered the wrong appetizer and entree. I found them both just a little too over-spiced and not to my liking. I'm used to octopus being "the star of the show" and this one was pretty much over-powered by the potatoes and smoked paprika aioli. Not sure I'd call what I got "charred", either. The goat was fine; just didn't "wow" me. While my entree was hot, my dinner guest's was "tepid" at best. Given the long amount of time it took for the entrees to arrive led me to believe theirs was ready way before mine and just sat there too long. Atmosphere very nice yet casual.