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It's a cool corner bar/resturant that gets really busy. They have a game area next door but connected so you can play games while waiting for your food. If appears they have game tournaments there too which is cool. We all ordered burgers in our party and I'm not sure if they needed up our order or if this place only has waffle fries but that's what we all ended up with at our table. I'm not big on waffle fries but they didn't taste bad. It was busy and I think our server/bartender was all over the place so ib didn't say anything. He did forget our cup of cheese sauce and took the whole plate to the back instead of just going to get the cheese sauce. The burgers were ok, a little thick for my liking but taste fine. Others enjoyed their burgers but it was a bit too much. Overall the atmosphere was cool, the decor was nice and we had fun. I think it's a place people should experience. That being said, I wouldn't return because the food wasn't for me.
Upon being seated at the Crow's Nest yesterday, we were informed that the deep fryer wasn't working and that, because we were a group of more than eight, we would not be allowed to split our checks and would be charged an automatic gratuity. Not only were we not granted an exception on the checks as consolation for not being able to order french fries, there was no indication that this had even occurred to our server. This is precisely the level of temerity we need to inculcate in young women in our society, and I'd encourage her to apply for a job at the women's-only sports bar a few doors down if and when it ever opens. It'd be tragic if she wasn't there if and when I return, but I'd appreciate the fact that she has a greater mission. Hopefully, the deep fryer is working. It being out of commission naturally limited the number of things on the menu we could order. We were only told that we couldn't order anything that required a deep fryer, not given a modified menu or anything. I started going through each item and imagining how it might be prepared, but I couldn't muster the psychological bandwidth to continue. Hit my Cash App if you appreciate the amount of unpaid emotional labor I was compelled to contribute. It occurred to me that I might just get a burger and a side salad, but then I saw that they carry a club sandwich. I love a good club sandwich, and I figured it might make for a light, refreshing alternative, given the weather. There's an option to get a cup of soup for $1.50 extra as a side with your sandwich (no, they didn't offer to eat the charge), and I figured that might go well with my sandwich. I was kicking myself when they brought out someone else's order with the side salad. It looked really good. The Frisco Burger, or whatever they're calling it, looked good too. Meanwhile, the BBQ Beef & Cheddar Soup--the soup du jour (that's French), according to Flo--looked gross, like something your dog might cough up. But damn it was good! It was more beef than anything else. A large bowl of it might actually be too much food. (I'd still eat it, natch.) The overall flavor profile was along the lines of a good french onion soup. It was a reminder that I need to be ordering soup in restaurants more often. I wish the club sandwich was cut into little triangles and fanned out on the plate in some elaborate configuration, like at a place where rich old ladies have lunch, but I guess that wouldn't have been in keeping with the theme. Instead, it was served on the world's thickest Texas toast, with the world's dullest steak knife protruding from its center. This sounds like hyperbole, but I may have honestly been served the equivalent of half a loaf of bread. It was much more bread than I required, but at least it was fresh and delicious, as were all the other ingredients. Turkey used for sandwiches is almost never remarkable, but this was surprisingly great, as good as anything you'd get served as an entree unto itself. Nothing about this place suggests that it would have such good food, but it just goes to show you can't judge a book by its cover. The decor, the overall vibe and the lack of hospitality might not be for everyone, but don't let that deter you.
What a great place! Popped in and found seating right away. The had a lot of great food and drink options, including vegetarian and vegan. We got cheese curds for the table and I got the hot honey mac and cheese. The food was delicious. They had a retro movie playing and lots of cute decor. It was super fun to sit there and enjoy the ambiance. The service was also quick and good. Will be coming back.
Was pleasantly surprised by the game room! It had a bunch of pinball machines, skeeball, a big virtual Pac-Man, punching bag game, and more. There was a bar and new clean bathrooms. It connected right to crows nest. A very cool spot!!
Cute drinks! Small hole in the wall pub. Cute pics on the wall. Full menu. Cute drink list . Reasonable prices. Bar staff friendly. Street parking available but it's easier to park across the street on the Schnucks lot and walk across the street. I only ordered a drink called Drop a Bitch which consisted of Deep Eddy Lemon , Raspberry Liqueur and lemonade. It tastes like a snow cone . I hoped it would have been bigger .
Recently tried Crow's Nest again and waited more than 20 minutes hoping to order with the server. Didn't get to order beverages, appetizer or entrees. When we first arrived, a server informed us she would be right back to wipe our table off but she never came back. She greeted another couple who arrived 10 minutes after we did. We went next door to The Post and they waited on us right away! Many tables were dirty. It was loud which is expected on a Friday. Last time we were there service was much better.
I met friends for drinks on their heated patio on a cold Tuesday evening. There was lots of space and seating on the patio. Plenty of free parking nearby. I did not see any staff members come out to the patio. Loud metal music was piped into the patio area - I thought it was too loud but that's kind of their thing. They have food but I did not eat this visit.
This is nifty hidden gem! The vibe is cool with the menus being on album covers and the overall theme being semi rock and roll/grunge in my opinion. Food is fantastic and the drinks are good! The staff I'm here is very kind and helpful as I can never make a decision. I have only been a few times but will be back!
Restaurants on this block don't seem to last long. Crow's Nest however has been around for the better part of the decade. And for good reason. It is a testament to how good the dishes are crafted here. Always had gone here for supper and never brunch. Until now. I wasn't concerned because this place has always delivered on deliciousness. Ordered the Ranchero with steak. The fried eggs was made to perfection - not over cooked but not runny. The salsa had a good kick to it. Lucky for me the friend who I was catching up with had a lengthy story which allowed me to eat continuously, while giving non verbal Q's that I was listening. For those that haven't been here, the place has a death metal thematic decor and so are the tunes. But have no fear if you don't like death metal, you can choose to seat outside where the music isn't as loud. If you like death metal, you'd feel at home here. Public parking lot in rear. Post script: mac n cheese with hot chicken is very good on dinner menu and everyone that I've introduced this place to has become a fan instantly.
Came here for happy hour with coworkers to decompress and chill. The vibes in this place were low key and laid back. There is plenty of parking across the street as well as some parking directly in front, but limited to 2 hours. We sat at the bar. There are also some booths you can sit at. Our server was polite and took care of us right away.I ordered a drop-a-b**** cocktail. It was smooth and gave me a spiked iced tea vibe. I also ordered the honey hot mac and cheese. The chicken was juicy, and delicious, with a crunchy crust. The hot honey was absolutely amazing. The Mac and cheese was cheesy and flavourful. I'm not a fan of blue cheese so i could've done without it, but if you like it, then go for it. There are so many cool little Knick knacks around this place, and they are expanding to the unit next door so they will have some video games. Nice hidden gem in Maplewood!
I went here with a friend last night for drinks. The bar area did not have seats for two people so me and my friend sat at the table. We both got the same type of drinks each. The first drink we got was the drop a B drink, which consists of the sugar rim drink. The second drink was the hedgehog. Which is fruitier than the first thing and tasted lighter in alcohol content. I got the frisco melt sandwich with waffle fries for entree. My friend got their burgers and waffle fries. The food was good here.
This was my first time trying this place and the food was good! Based on what I read from the menu I thought this meal was going to be more on the basic side but I was definitely wrong, there was nothing basic about this dish. Theac and cheese had a deeper flavor profile than other Mac and cheese dishes I've tried. Also the hot honey chicken was a perfect blend of sweet and spicy with a crispy outer layer. The inside of the bar was pretty small and narrow, so it was a bit of a tight squeeze getting to a seat.
Breakfast metal brunch.... Don't get the burger. Absolutely no taste. I had two bites and took it home to my son who eats everything....he took a bite and said, "why is there no taste." Needless to say - $20 in the trash. I feel guilty.
Super great spot in Maplewood shopping area. Outdoor seating & heavy metal themed bar area. Restrooms are gender neutral! But could use a baby changing station. Brunch was stellar-- cocktail & drink menu was extensive and included several mocktail options! I really wish they had a few more gluten free options. Server was extremely busy and kitchen was backed up, but we expected this for the time (noon, Sunday of Memorial wkd) and with a large group. read more
Great dive bar located right off Manchester in Maplewood. Great beer selection and great area for outdoor seating. The place offers a good selection of vegetarian options as well. The service was quick and friendly. They offered their food recommendations to which they did not disappoint. Ended up getting the portobello Reuben which was delicious and filling. Parked in the street though not sure about an additional parking lot. Would recommend for a casual lunch spot in Maplewood read more
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With so many dining options in Maplewood you might be tempted to walk in by this place as it looks like a dive bar- but don't! They have some great food and inventive cocktails (don't make me cuke as an example). Several beer options but only Chardonnay or Cab for wine. Food options are mostly sandwiches and burgers but they do have salads soup etc. Menus are cleverly housed in old album covers. I ordered bacon BLT with a side salad. The sandwich was delicious although the salmon was probably a tad overcooked. The salad was great- lots of cheese and with the Worcestershire vinaigrette I was impressed. There were 5 of us and everyone seemed happy with their food. Seating options are limited: either small booths or tables with backless stools. Our waitress was good. read more
This little gem of an establishment is located in Maplewood. Interestingly decorated with a kitschy nostalgic take. The service is very good and the food is very well prepared. On a recent visit, I had the chicken Philly and a side house salad. My dinner date had the same but with waffle fries. My friend Bryan had a smash burger and fries. We were all quite satisfied. The foods quality was quite good for a bar and grill type of place. The chicken Philly were flavorful and the salad was delicious. Priced very nicely in the under 20 pee entre range.i highly recommend the crows nest. read more
I had the grilled cheese and the drink called "Go Buck Yourself." The grilled cheese was very unique, and that it had slices of green apple and tomato paste on it. It was extra cheesy and very yummy. The drink included in the description that it had lemon - it was very tart and great for anyone who likes sour candy. It can get really busy at night, but the service was quick and very accommodating. It has a fun dive bar feel. Will definitely be going back! read more
3 years ago
Recently ate lunch at the crow's nest on a gorgeous September afternoon. The food was good but the service was a bit spotty. So often I feel like people who eat outside are forgotten about. The cheeseburger was good, but the fries were cold by the time they got out to us. Would absolutely come back though - it's a great spot in Maplewood. read more
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7 months ago
this was an acceptable plate. I do love a biscuit with gravy but it's hard to find one without meat. it's always a joy to see a veggie option. it was tasty, but nothing too special. same for the eggs. kinda forgot I even ate here until I saw the pic in my phone read more
2 years ago
Went for heavy metal brunch!! Starting with the food.... it was great. A bit pricey for such a casual place, but it was very good. As a vegetarian, I'm always thrilled to have multiple options especially when they're dishes I can't normally have like the biscuits and gravy. I also loved the walnut pesto eggs. They were unique and very green. I was interested in the French toast dish but didn't want to spend more so maybe next time. Service was good, prompt. We enjoyed the heavy metal playing but it was a little too loud. Had to really raise our voices to have a conversation. read more
Oh my god, where to begin. Everything we tried was amazing. For an appetizer we ordered cheese curds. They were phenomenal - crispy, cheesy, gooey, and tasted really fresh. They come with ranch and tomato jam for dipping. The ranch is top notch, not sure what it was that makes it SO good but I could have drank it with a straw. For mains I got the Salmon BLT and my partner got the Wisconsin Burger. The Salmon BLT had a lot going on but it all came together in the best way. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The walnut pesto mayo made sure the sandwich wasn't dry and added an awesome herby flavor. I love capers because they add such a nice saltiness to anything they're in, and frying them just kicks that up a notch and makes them even better. And of course bacon, everything is better with bacon. The Wisconsin Burger was also incredible. As I said we loved the cheese curds, and topping a burger with them is genius. It added a perfect gooey, cheesy layer. The atmosphere of this place is really cool. I love that their menu is inside different record covers! We will be back for sure read more
1 year ago
Great bar, food, local beer list and patio! I have been to The Crow's Nest several times and had wonderful experiences each time! My most recent visit was to check out the new patio. What a great patio! Covered, heaters, lounge areas and dog friendly! We went on the Sunday metal brunch and the food was delicious! I had the savory, green eggs and ham sandwich with waffle fries....so good! The eggs were cooked perfectly with pesto inside. I love their waffle fries! I have also had food off of their regular menu as well and enjoyed that as well. They have an extensive local craft beer menu and a unique signature cocktail list. The Crow's nest is the place to go for a night out to have drinks and dinner or on a weekend afternoon for drinks or the metal brunch. If all of that isn't enough, the staff are also friendly and welcoming! I am looking forward to spending more time on their patio! read more
2 years ago
Yep. Great pick for our day in saint Louis. The ambiance is retro 80's/90's. There's a projector playing old film in one wall. Everything we ordered was delicious. The vegetarian selections were diverse and plentiful. The staff was friendly. Couldn't ask for anything more. This place will hit all your spots. The only thing we didn't order was alcohol but I'm sure that would have been a banger too. read more
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3 years ago
Excellent food! The pork poutine is a must have appetizer. The best. I had the salmon BLT which was fantastic with the green beans which were just so-so. Hubby had the green chili burger and fries and loved it. The decor is... unique. I'll leave it at that. But it was a real enjoyable lunch. read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
I got some sort of patty melt and tried my friend's Mac and cheese. It was excellent. Such a fantastic spot. I'll be sure to visit again next time I'm in STL read more
4 years ago
2 years ago
The food was AMAZING. We went for dinner on a Sunday night and had an amazing experience. Our waitress was very attentive and friendly. The Frisco melt was 10/10. The Salmon BLT was also very tasty and it came with a whole salmon filet on it. The Hot Honey Mac was 10/10 as well. We will be returning!!! We will definitely will be recommending this place to others. read more
Came in right after they opened for Saturday metal brunch and it was packed. Food was great. I had the veggie huevos rancheros. We sat on the heated patio, which was super warm and cozy. Will definitely return next time we're in STL. read more
One of my favorite places for a drink, brunch or a good meal. Walking into the bar feels like walking back into my old college room, replete with posters, oddities and cult classics playing on the large screen. The food always slaps, especially the hot honey chicken. I tried the stuffed mushrooms for the first time last night and they were covered in cheesy goodness and cooked to perfection. The menus are all on old record covers and the Heavy Metal Brunch on Sundays is the perfect hangover cure. Check it out the next time you're in Maplewood! The specials are always a good option, as well. read more
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Service wasn't too bad I've definitely had worse! Deep fried deviled eggs were an interesting idea I'd love to make in my own kitchen! The Salmon salad was a 5/5 the Karen was 3.5/5 only because I got a few more sinews in my chicken then I wanted. Drinks were 5/5. Ambiance wasn't my favorite because of the lighting/seating but the food and drinks made up for it read more
4 years ago
If you're into an alternative vibe and amazing food & service, this is the place for you! Located in downtown Maplewood, this hidden gem is worth trying out! read more
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Crows nest may have the best waffles fries in all of STL. I highly recommend trying one of the burgers are sandwiches. I personally love the hot honey chicken and the friend green tomato sandwich. If I want something slightly lighter I go for the Karen's salad. And if you're feeling brunch, they have a great brunch on Sundays! I go For the eggs Bennie read more
"Metal Brunch" was good with walnut pesto scrambled eggs, bacon, & Captain Crunch topped potato casserole. My friend had a delicious stuffed French toast with a flavorful creme brûlée sauce. The venue has a heavy metal & 80's theme that's intriguing & fun/unique. 80's movies playing on the big movie screen in the place. Good service; server checked in with us frequently but wasn't pushy. Enjoyable & would return. The neighborhood is fantastic with an active "Main Street" (Manchester Road) & wonderful shops, open even on a Sunday afternoon. Stop into beautiful Penzy's Spices next door and Great Harvest Bread a few doors down. Sip a craft beer & take home a bottle from Side Project or Side Project Cellar. read more
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7336 Manchester Rd
Maplewood, MO 63143
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