Bel Air Social is a new discovery for me and it's a pretty new place for St. Louis, too. Food, a…read morebar, gelato, and I don't know what else is here. I love the branding. Very 1950s/1960s. It has me interested in Hotel Indigo. (Bel Air Social is inside the hotel.) I first went on a whim when passing by earlier this week and now I'm a fan of the bar. The cocktail I'm liking is "I hope this email finds you well." It's the only of the drinks I've had and it's one of those rare menu items that you fall for on your first visit and probably will rarely, if ever, deviate from... unless the menu is seasonal. Oh, that would be a bummer. Let's hope this is an evergreen cocktail. It is so well-balanced, yummy, and prettily presented. I plan to return to this bar often. The pistachio gelato was good, but a little pricey. I may like the gelato better if I try a sorbetto flavor.

Super disappointed with the service. This place has the potential to be great, but unfortunately,…read moreour experience was not good. We arrived with a larger group and were told by the bartender to sit wherever we wanted and that a server would come to us. We all sat outside and saw the waitress walking around several times, but she never came to our table. What made it more frustrating was that the place was VERY empty--maybe 9-10 people total on the patio and only a handful of people sitting around the bar inside. Eventually, we had to go inside to place our drink orders ourselves. The drinks came out incredibly slowly and strangely staggered. One person received a seltzer first, then about five minutes later two Cokes came out. After sitting outside for about 20-25 minutes waiting for the rest, someone from our group finally went back inside and found our drinks just sitting on a serving tray, melting. We asked if we could just take them ourselves. We still had a couple of drinks coming and were told those would be brought outside, but once again, my friend eventually had to go back inside to get the final two drinks. Unfortunately, the overall consensus from our group was that the drinks weren't very good either--even something as simple as a vodka soda with lime juice. I'm really not sure what was going on with the bartending and serving staff that evening, but the entire experience was disappointing. Another friend and I actually suggested this place to the group because we had heard good things and seen the positive reviews, so it was especially disappointing that everyone left feeling let down. We ultimately left without finishing our drinks. There's definitely potential here, but the service needs significant improvement.

Napoli was a vibe in the early 2010s and it's still a vibe now. While I'm not frequenting here as…read moremuch as I used to, it was still such a fun place to celebrate my birthday! They had a DJ and of course the dance floor, and we had so much fun enjoying the evening. It was pretty packed, which isn't typically my preference but that comes with the territory. Bartenders were moving quick and service was good! Thanks for being a blast from the past :)

Outstanding! I was meeting friends for cocktails at another…read morebar in Clayton and arrived early. Instead of starting to drink at the bar we were meeting, I went out to experience another area bar. Once I meet up with my friends, I told them next time we do HH, we gotta go to Bar Napoli. I was totally impressed here. The bartender was super friendly and was a master mixologist. He not only made me a refreshing Dirty Martini with Bleu Cheese Olives, he entertained me watching him make other patrons cocktails. I also was impressed by his banter with the customers and how he made everyone feel special. My time was rushed to go meet up with my friends, but I am going back to enjoy more cocktails and experience the food, too.

Freaking LOVE this place. It's a St. Louis staple and one of mg favorite bars to go to for a night…read moreout :) Food is always delicious. Service is always friendly and the vibe is SO GOOD. Love the design choices :) 10/10. Brennans is my home.

I visited with coworkers on a Monday evening for a celebratory happy hour. The location is…read moreconvenient to the medical center, with nearby metered street parking. There is some limited outdoor seating on the sidewalk and indoor seating. Our group enjoyed delicious appetizers, and there were limited happy hour specials from their cocktail menu. I wanted wine and must say that they have really great wine - I enjoyed both the Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay. Also they had the most adorable bathroom with framed high school photos of celebrities (St. Louis is the most high school fixated city in America, IYKYK). The service was friendly but a bit uneven, considering how empty it was when we first arrived. There were some long waits for drinks, and a couple of mix-ups. I believe the main source of confusion was that one big check had been started, but with people coming and going at different times, it had to be split into separate checks on the back side so people could pay before leaving. I do recommend them for happy hour and plan to return.

The Saturn Lounge is an upscale neighborhood dive bar. Can a dive bar be upscale? It can be if it's…read morea bar like, The Saturn Lounge. It was my first visit to, TSL and I was impressed. I was in need of killing time before a crochet lesson down the street and I thought enjoying a cocktail was a good idea. I was able to get a seat at the bar and immediately starting reading the menu of their signature cocktails. I went with, Sign Painter. It was served in a fluted glass and was made with rye whiskey. I'm a big fan of rye and I found this drink very refreshing. I am a cocktail snob, I enjoy a well made cocktail. Being a snob, I want a mixologist that prepares a masterful cocktail. Enjoying my cocktail and watching the gentleman working behind the bar, I can honestly say, he is a masterful bartender. This visit, I did not order any food items. However, seeing the food severed around me, I'll definitely be back to enjoy to enjoy some Crab Stuffed Mushrooms or a Crab Cake Sandwich. The inside of the bar is compact. In addition to the bar sitting, there's a row of booths along the wall. Beyond the barroom, is a backroom that's is pretty comfy and classy, too. In front of the building is a welcoming patio, that I'll be back to check out in better weather. After just one visit, I know I'll be back. If I still lived in STL, I'd probably be a regular. When: January 21, 2026 Why: Killing time with a cocktail.

It's a very cool lounge. 2 rooms. Records on the wall. Very brown and dark with records on the wall…read moreand music playing. Order at the bar. This is not my favorite. But the bartender was quick and the food, mac and cheese, came out in no time. The winter sangria was a serious drink. Not a punchy, fruity sangria. This was a winey sangria. It was a pretty serious drink. I'd probably get a weaker, sweeter drink next time, because that is my taste. The mac and cheese was pretty good. Quite hot! It came packed in this little bowl. I felt so cozy here... It made for one of my preferred eating out in the city in winter experiences.

Wright's Tavern is Clayton's neighborhood upscale seafood and steakhouse: a small dining room, an…read moreintimate bar, good luck trying to get a reservation before 10pm. For those of us who eat at 5 and are in bed by 8, that's a non-starter. So for a birthday dinner we did the thing you're not supposed to do, showed up on a whim at 5 p.m. on a Thursday with no reservation, fully prepared to be turned away. All four bar seats were open. We took two. Sometimes the shot goes in. The room is modern chic with an old-school soul, green-and-white striped plates, the footprint is small, the kitchen is open, and the staff are polished and professional without being stiff. Jose, the bartender, has been behind that bar for most of the time the restaurant's been open, and he was the best kind of host, warm, unhurried, and honest. Yes, walk-ins are possible. No, don't count on it; some nights there's a line out the door of people hoping to squeeze in. Get there early and pray, or plan on a late supper. The Old Fashioned was solid, served over a mound of crushed ice with a fat orange wedge, which is not how I usually take one, but it went down easy. The crab cake, though, won the night, among the best I've ever had, on par with our favorite Chicago steakhouse...Bavette's. Thick, honest pieces of crab (not filler pretending to be crab), a perfectly crisp golden crust, a scatter of chives, sitting in a buttery sauce you'll want to chase with bread. Order it. Share it only if you must, even though I'm about to tell you to share everything else. Confession, I don't like spending money on pricey salads. Moreover, I don't like blue cheese. And yet the wedge, which they graciously split into two plates for us, turned me into a living contradiction. I'd order it with enthusiasm. Don't look for me to bring that spirit to any other restaurant, this is an exception, not a new rule for me. Crisp iceberg, blue cheese crumbles, a crunchy crumb topping, and a pool of herby vinaigrette underneath. Then there's the bacon: not bits, a full thick-cut slab draped over the top like a trophy. Bacon GOLD. It deserves its own line on the menu...Wright's Tavern, follow Bavette's lead and put the bacon on the menu, we'll all thank you for it. Now the steak. We went with the 22 oz. New York strip, and for what you're paying at a place like this, I expected the main event to be the main event. It arrives pre-sliced, showered in chives, sitting in its own jus. Beautiful plate. The flavor was spot on, no complaints there. The problem was the cutting. I don't know whether it was the cut itself, whether it got pre-sliced with the grain instead of against it, whether it didn't rest long enough, or whether the steak knife just wasn't up to the job, but I was sawing our medium-rare steak. More pressure than I'm used to, the knife catching on the fat, and by the end I'd left a small graveyard of partial segments and rubbery fat on the plate. Maybe it was just a bad cut on a good night. It happens. But at a steakhouse, the steak is the franchise player, and the franchise player had an off game. The side, though, quietly stole some of the steak's minutes. I'd never had dauphinoise potatoes, so I had to try them: paper-thin sliced potatoes baked au gratin until the top goes golden and the middle turns creamy. Excellent. And here's my free consulting for the kitchen: crumble some of that wedge-salad bacon over the top as bits and you've got a stellar side. You already have the bacon. Just walk it across the kitchen. Dessert brought it back. The apple cinnamon cheesecake is really light, none of that giant, dense brick that's the calling card of many cheesecakes, topped with soft spiced apple slices and a streusel crumble, and it was excellent. The scorecard: crab cake and cheesecake were the spotlight, the salad and the potatoes were the surprise, and the entrée was, oddly, the letdown. If Wright's Tavern were a TV character: it's Don Draper. Stay with me. Handsome, clearly talented, a real man's man and a ladies' man, magnetic in a small dark room with a drink in hand and flawed in a few key places. Everything Don touches at the office is brilliant; it's the thing that should matter most in his life (being a father, husband, good business partner) that he can't quite get right. That was our steak. I'm giving Wright's Tavern some grace here, because everything else was so well delivered and this little nook of a restaurant has "future regular" written all over it. I'm coming back for another steak, and I'm expecting redemption. Until then: 4.5 out of 5. The only thing keeping this from a perfect score is the one dish that's supposed to carry the team.

After hearing about it for ages, finally made it to Wright's Tavern! Yes, reservations are…read moreannoying, but if you stay up until midnight before the first of the month and have multiple days and times in mind, it should be doable. The restaurant felt very upscale - service was extremely attentive and fantastic. We ordered the following and did a lot of sharing: shrimp cocktail, crab cake, Caesar salad, halibut, French dip, and steak frites. Everything was fantastic. My personal favorite was the crab cake - I've never gotten so much crab meat in one before and the sauce was incredible! Caesar salad was good too. The steak to fry ratio on the steak frites was a bit off (steak was fairly small) but I appreciated that they don't skimp on sides at all! The French dip was the most meat I've ever had in one. Sadly, we were not able to save room for dessert, but I cannot wait to go back! Worth every penny, absolutely.

I would give Yellowbelly 10 ! I thought this was a fantastic…read morerestaurant. Every food item we ordered was absolutely delicious! The crab fritters, the lobster taquitos, Brussel sprouts and the Butternut Squash Tostada. Our service was excellent. The decor is lovely. And...I highly recommend making a reservation.

We came for brunch today and were very impressed. They only do brunch once a week, and trust me…read morewhen I say it's a must. The ambiance is amazing. Service impeccable. Noah was an amazing server. We arrived a bit before opening and were still greeted wonderfully and sat down quick. As a pornstar martini lover, I had to order their frozen pornstar martini and I loved it. Perfectly balanced. The breakfast potatoes on the breakfast plate were the best breakfast potatoes we've ever had. The chicken sausage was delicious. The stars of the show were the cheddar biscuits and the fried chicken and coconut pecan brioche french toast. They were SPECTACULAR. They are a must get. Some of the best brunch I've had in St. Louis.

Service exceptional. Very attentive. This person needs to be elevated. Has a following. Seeing the…read morepeople that come here for this level of service is refreshing. This person definitely deserves more hours behind the bar Menu is less than website but we know it is because of shortages, etc. Food was great and fast. Will be back!!!

We can hear after a show (Lady Bunny) at City Winery. We went to the Upbar for a night cap and…read moregreat atmosphere. Upbar provided Excellent customer service. The manager came over to us. She was very friendly and made sure our group was enjoying ourselves. The specialty drinks were great! We will be back!

Cute cocktail bar. Drinks were good, loved the cold foam on the earl grey drink. Service was…read moredecently fast for a Saturday night, our waitress was attentive. Seats are comfortable enough, but not so much so that I'd be inclined to stay a while, but maybe that leans into their passport theme - pass through and travel on! Their travel decor borders on chaotic eclectic. Nice for a drink before a show at the pageant.

This bar was such a great find! While walking down the Delmar Loop, I was immediately drawn in by…read morethe DJ playing outside. I decided to give it a try, and I'm so glad I did! The drinks were delicious, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They also serve food, although we only tried the drinks during our visit. I learned that they have a DJ on Thursdays, which adds to the fun atmosphere. The vibe is amazing, with R&B music playing and a really cute, stylish aesthetic throughout the space. Definitely a spot I would visit again and recommend to others looking for good drinks and great energy!