Food 10/10 | Ambiance 10/10 | Service 10/10 My first experience at The Moniker was absolutely amazing! The staff were incredibly welcoming, which for me is always the biggest indicator of whether I'll enjoy a place. I arrived during their daily Happy Hour (4-6 PM) and ordered the crab dip with homemade crackers, while my friend tried one of their cocktails. Everything tasted delicious, and the staff remained very attentive throughout our visit. I was also impressed by the cleanliness and the interior design. I noticed a beautiful mural on the wall and later learned it is a portrait of one of the owner's mothers, how sweet is that? If you're thinking about stopping by this new downtown spot, don't hesitate! My only feedback is that the entrance can be a little difficult to find as the signage wasn't very visible to me, but that's it. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been wanting to check out The Moniker for months and luckily finally made it over after a Cardinals game recently. They were just opening up for the evening and it took a few minutes to get served, but everyone was super friendly and I was impressed by the design/vibe inside. I ordered the strawberry rhubarb pie mixed drink which came with a little side of dessert. I loved the drink itself but the fruit in the dessert was definitely past its prime and I ended up eating around it. We also got the wash ave flatbread for the table. We all loved the crunch of the giardiniera on the flatbread and it was a great plate to split for the table. I do wish prices were included on the menus just for visibility. Would definitely stop in again to try another drink from the menu! read more

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I really want to love The Moniker. It's a beautiful space, and I'm a big fan of the decor. It's thoughtfully done and has a great vibe. The drinks are on the pricier side, but they're well-curated, beautifully crafted, and the presentation is on point. I haven't tried the food yet, though I've heard good things. It does seem like the menu is limited, and availability can be hit or miss. I was told they were out of certain plates and that they'd already sold the last of some items for the day. So I'm still figuring out how the food service works and how often everything is available. Overall, I'd come back to keep exploring and hopefully find a few favorites. read more

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We met friends for drinks at the bar before our 6 pm reservation. The cocktails are lovely and there are several interesting house cocktails to choose from, and one during happy hour when the bartender will specially make a cocktail for you with a few questions he'll ask to gather information for his creation. The ambiance is well designed and decorated. It isn't a large area, but they have arranged it to flow well. Once we were seated at our table, it all started to slowly fall apart. It took a good 20 minutes for anyone to come to our table for drink orders. It was another 20 minutes before the drinks arrived, and one was forgotten. We had to ask for that drink at least 3 times. Then another server came by to get our food order. He seemed to have issues taking down our order on his POS system. Then the wait started. It was difficult to get our servers attention as he'd disappear and over 45 minutes later, he came over to our table to let us know that their dishwasher didn't show up, so the chef was alternating his chef duties with dishwashing. He was unable to give us a time frame for the arrival of our food. I'm pretty sure it was the chef who came out a couple of times to talk with the table next to us during this time, with food. We ordered another round of drinks, expecting our food to be there at any time. We waited at least another 40 minutes while we finished up our 2nd round of drinks before we told our server never mind and closed out our tab. By this time it was nearly 8:30 pm and we still had no food. From my discussion earlier in the evening, it seemed the bartender was the owner. He never came over to let us know of the issues facing them that evening and that it would be well over an hour before our food would be served. I only saw one table receive any food, and that was where the chef visited twice. We felt as if the 5 of us were invisible. Our server made several apologies, we knew what was going on wasn't his fault, but never having the owner come over and say anything was unprofessional and poor customer service. I'm disappointed in my visit here, I had been looking forward to it all week after reading the glowing reviews. We will not be returning. read more

Great ambiance perfect for after work activities and happy hour in downtown St. Louis. The food is amazing and the drinks are very beautiful. The restaurant is a bit pricey but the service and attention is definitely worth it. I would definitely recommend. I know there are also hosting some different events such as live music and things like that now read more

The food, drinks & ambience was great! Definitely a good date night spot! We'll be back read more

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To sum up our evening and since we were in the area, my friend suggested The Moniker. I was eager to try as I knew it opened earlier in the year. Mind you, the time we went was 9:15 on Saturday, but it was pretty dead. So either we missed out on the fun, or it came after we left. When we walked in, there was some party/reunion going on close to the door, so we sat on the other side. The first thing that caught my eye was the gold. The aesthetics were everything; very eye-catching and appealing! Unfortunately, this is where things kind of took a nose dive. The bar wasn't busy at all. I'm not sure how many people they had in total working because I saw one guy making drinks and one girl who'd sometimes be behind the bar and then she wouldn't. Either way, it took a long time to get water or service for that matter. At one point we contemplated going next door to the cigar lounge. Thankfully, the guy making the drinks told the girl to help us. When she came over, she was less enthused. Yikes. I only got one drink, which was the Coquito. I was happy and surprised at the same time. This was the first time I've ever seen it on a menu in Stl or anywhere for that matter! While the service was ungodly slow in the beginning, the quality of the drinks more than made up for it. The taste alone was spot on and I couldn't have been more pleased. I can tell each drink was perfectly curated and well thought out when it came to the menu. I hope to come back soon and try more drinks/food. read more

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The service was amazing. The bartender was super great and watching him craft drinks was so fun. Each drink has so much fun put into it! The blue magic drink is sooo good- light, refreshing and pretty. The cups are all unique but a bit small for the price. We had such a fun evening tasting all the different drinks. read more

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Excellent for thoughtfully curated cocktails in a beautifully designed space however would not recommend for brunch. Even if they weren't understaffed with a limited menu when I visited on a Sunday I'm not sure the food would have been enjoyable/worth the price. The waffle was not full, the tails on the shrimp in the thick sauce over the grits were not removed and the BLT did not come with any sides for example a potato variety or mixed greens. read more

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Came here not long after they opened. We're familiar with downtown STL but had a little trouble finding it; it's in the lobby of an apartment building. We were the oldest ones in here, so we did feel like the 20 somethings were like "who brought their parents??" It was very cool and vibey. The bar was beautiful. The place wasn't too crowded (we were there ~5pm on a Friday). The cocktails came quickly and were well presented and very balanced. We ordered the beef tartar appetizer with fried wontons, which was outstanding. I'm not a tartar fan (the raw beef weirds me out), but I went out on a limb to try this. It was so good. We did use a coupon that had been offered as a promotion ($25 for $50 worth of food/drink). The beef tartar, a cocktail, and a double pour of Old Forester came up to just over $50. I did deduct a star. Why, you ask? Because they had a DJ playing music at a volume level of 11 out of 10. I'm not that old, and I can dig some cranking music, but we couldn't even talk to each other. Would I go back? I don't know. We enjoyed the food and drink, but felt a little out of place. read more

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Downtown on Washington is what I'd call the main space. Moniker offers unique cocktails and a small menu of curated eats. Today, tried the House Shot, just so I could get served in the Mini Gold Gobblet. Today's Shot was a Passionfruit Lemondrop and it was well balanced with lemon tartness and sweet. As I overheard someone else order, I went with the Sweet Potato Pie Martini...I'm intrigued! It was delicious!! Tasted just like the pie, how did they do that!? It's served with a mini sweet potato tart dessert which was a nice treat. The cocktail wasn't too sweet, surprisingly so. Luved it so much, I had 2! read more

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The Moniker = instant favorite. Chic, creative, and the kind of spot that makes you feel cooler just for being there. We kicked things off with the hummus (smooth, bright, and served with pita, bread, and carrots -- easy win). The shrimp and grits were rich and velvety, comfort food with a glam upgrade. The black-eyed pea bruschetta surprised me by being a total standout -- smoky, tangy, and piled high with flavor. And the Asian beef tartare with that golden yolk? Bold, gorgeous, and worth every bite. The cocktails though... wow. The Blue in the Face looked like modern art in a glass and tasted just as fresh and layered. The Tiramisu Espresso Martini was basically dessert in liquid form -- creamy, chocolatey, and dangerously easy to sip. The Jalisco Manhattan gave a smooth tequila-forward twist on a classic. And the Kettle Corn Martini? Smoky butterscotch vibes with an actual side of kettle corn. Who does that? (Answer: The Moniker, and it's brilliant.) The vibe is sleek and modern, but still warm and inviting -- perfect for date night, girls' night, or just spoiling yourself. This isn't bar food and drinks... it's an experience. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Yelp for more STL eats, sips, and Champagne Campaign adventures. read more

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The Moniker just dropped onto Washington Ave and I couldn't be more pumped. Old St. Louis hunter green took a bath in gold and that is the vibe. It's fancy without being annoying about it. I live super close so this spot is now my new personality. The mixologists were interactive and conversational. The Old Fashioned was everything you want in a classic. The glass alone deserves its own Instagram account. It was my entertainment for the hour. Ace was mad my glass was way better than his. Congrats on this new spot! I will be back soon for Din! read more

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We randomly walked into The Moniker on a Wednesday night while we were in town for a food safety work conference... and ended up staying over four hours. Honestly, it was one of the most memorable dining and cocktail experiences I've ever had. From the moment we sat down, the owner took incredible care of us. He served us personally the entire night at the bar, walking us through each drink, explaining the ingredients, and sharing the thought process and craft behind everything he creates. You can tell immediately that this man is deeply passionate about what he does. It's rare to meet a restaurateur who is this invested in the art of the experience. Drinks we tried: * Devil in a Blue Dress * Trinidad Sour * Batida * Starry Night * 4 Moniker Specials: his curated choice pours based on your palate I wanted to drink through the entire beautifully thought out menu, but also didn't want to crawl back to the hotel. Every cocktail felt like a piece of art. The garnishes alone were incredible: sparkling glitter accents, cherries adorned with gold, agave leaves, even tiny crowns on baby chalices. Every glass looked like it belonged in a magazine. One of the coolest moments of the night was when he demonstrated his clarified milk process, showing us how he makes the vanilla-infused dusse mixture that goes into his Blackberry Cobbler Martini. Watching the level of technique and care that goes into these drinks was fascinating. And the food... wow. The Steak Medallion with chimichurri and potatoes was hands down one of the best meals I've ever had. Perfectly seasoned, beautifully seared, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Absolute perfection. The atmosphere ties everything together. The decor is magical: elegant black and gold tones, textured details everywhere, regal and moody in the best possible way. You can tell that every inch of the space was thoughtfully designed and executed. The owner sat with us for long stretches of the evening, talking about cocktails, technique, inspiration, and the passion behind his craft. Experiences like that are rare. Honestly, before tonight I had no real interest in coming back to St. Louis. After finding this place? I'd come back just to spend another evening here. 10/10 recommend. Come experience this man's passion. (Pictures attached!) read more

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My best friend and I visited St. Louis for the first time and on our way back to our Airbnb. We stopped at this gem because it was on our list. It was beautiful in here the decor, the aesthetics, gorgeous it was pretty empty and we found out it just opened maybe four months ago. The staff was so friendly and knew the menu pretty well. We really came here form some drinks and ended up getting the salmon bites. The co-owner bartender Jordy really made it a memorable experience and we had a freaking blast!! I had a French 75 which was amazing. He broke down the menu to us that was a play on to an English wedding tradition, "something old, something new, something borrowed,..." you get it. We sampled the Key lime martini- DELICIOUS! Everything was amazing!! The salmon bites were delicious! We truly loved that experience here!! Highly highly highly recommend!!! 20/10 read more

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Another gem in the downtown area. Food was well crafted and delicious. Got the crab cakes and bruschetta (these were amazing and should definitely get, a twist on traditional bruschetta with a more soul food feel) which were both out of this world. Staff was friendly and multiple people came over to check on us, each willing to talk to us and ask how everything was. We could tell they really appreciated the customer support. Great place to go with a group of friends or a good date night as well. Yet another reason to head downtown in search of something new and exciting. read more

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We were in town for Tate McRae and was at the sushi place across the street for dinner and wanted an espresso martini before we went to the concert and saw this place. And oh my I wish we just came here for dinner and drinks! The bartender was the owner and gave us top tier customer service. We still were a bit hungry so we got the salmon patty cakes and oh my those were amazing. The chef makes everything from scratch right infront of you! The bartender made our drinks with love and they were so amazing. He tops them off right infront of you. The bartender made surprise shots for people sitting at the bar with these cute crowns on top. Highly recommend and wish this place was in my home town! read more

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Lovely newish bar on Washington Ave. Service was friendly and welcoming, and the cocktails were delicious. I particularly recommend the bartender's special (can't remember what they called it) where you give them some parameters and they create your cocktail on the fly. It was my birthday and I got the yummiest drink. read more

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Went in on a Friday and found a parking spot right out front. Skipped the cigar bar and went into The Moniker heard a few good reviews on their drinks and they were right spot on drinks. The bartender Murph was amazing with his knowledge. Had a hummus board that was great. Black eyed peas hummus ,tapenade, cornbread and focaccia. The sweet potato pie martini was better than pie. Fresh cream and graham crackers separate from the sweet potato pie infused vanilla vodka. Would go for drinks any night. Music no TV's so you can talk. read more

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This is such a great spot. The atmosphere is very chill. It has an upscale artsy vibe. The servers were very attentive. The drinks were made to perfection and the food was delicious! read more

Food was not the best. I ordered some kind of shrimp cocktail. The sauce or seasoning that was on it would have tasted better served warm. The shrimp tasted like they had been previously cooked. Service was stellar. I appreciated the drink recommendations as well as the use of fresh herbs and mixers. Ambiance was nice. I would go back for the drinks. read more

My friends and I attended the opening of this restaurant this past weekend. We were able to see the ribbon-cutting amd it was so touching to be apart of history. The restaurant is so nice, the vibe is chill. All of the staff were so nice and welcoming. We were able to try a lot of different menu items and every food item was so delicious. We also tried about four drinks each and each one was so tasty. This is such an amazing restaurant, I cannot wait to return! read more

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It's ALWAYS a good time at the Moniker. Custom, crafted speciality drinks, and the foot is top-tier. Plus, if you're hungry, the nibbles are amazing. Street corn? Bleu Cheese Olives? Shrimp & Grits? Everything is FABULOUS! read more

I didn't try the food but I WILL be back for it. I literally planned to get food but forgot to because I was blown away by the drinks. Each one was carefully crafted, delicious, and beautiful. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The bar is beautiful with lots of small touches that make a big difference - purse/bag hangers, pretty engravings on the cocktail shakers, beautiful lighting. We will definitely be back. read more

We came here with our fam of 5 for some cocktails and had just a wonderful experience. The service was amazing, the presentation was amazing, ambience was nice, and the quality of cocktails was great. The coquito cocktail was a bit life changing I'm telling you. I would truly drink it as my dessert. Later, we wanted some specialty shots and the owner/bartender happily took on the creative initiative to bring us some amazing shots served in a bowl of crystals. It's so refreshing to have just a roundedly NICE experience somewhere. read more

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Since the moment I walked into the Moniker, I knew I would be back again and again. The vibe is luxe, yet cozy and the vibes are always just right. Their handcrafted cocktails are beautiful but still accessible for someone like me that's new to the crafted cocktail world...and their food is top tier! My faves are the shrimp & grits (perfectly cooked shrimp and incredible depth a flavor) and bruschetta with black eyed peas (a comfort food twist on bruschetta). I recently attended an exclusive brunch and tried almost half the menu... the sauce on the peach cobbler French toast was divine, in the salmon Benedict was perfectly balanced. To top it off the hospitality all the way from the owners to every last server and bartender is always fantastic! If you haven't been, you have have to try it and once you do, you'll be back. read more

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Drinks are phenomenal!!! The owner was working and so personable - everyone was happy that was here. Creative, fancy twist on delicious drinks! Beautiful touches on the inside design as well. And he has a painting of his mom on the wall which is so sweet read more

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The Moniker is a special place and a special space. This place just opened a few weeks ago and WOW! From the beautiful emerald green decor to the symbolic art to the knowledgeable and creative bartenders, cool customers laughs galore and GOODT food, The Moniker gets a standing O from me. The Salmon Cakes were IT! read more

Although the menu is limited the bites are delicious! The vibe is vibing and the service is top tier. Sit at the bar and enjoy the show. read more

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What a great find! We came during brunch and stayed for hours. The cocktail artists, the chef/owner's peach brioche French toast, and the DJ made our day. Can't wait to come back the next time we are in St. Louis. Thanks for making us feel like locals! read more

I have been here for Happy Hour and today for brunch and I love this place. The space is beautifully decorated and welcoming. The cocktail menu is creative, seasonal and delicious. I had their coquito today and the Chai Old Fashioned (I'm positive I'm getting the name wrong). What perfect drinks for a cold damp and dreary day. Both were delicious and strong. I've been a fan of coquito for decades and their version is delicious with a nice thick topping of thick whipped cream. The chai old fashioned was decadent spicy and delicious, and what a kick. That just might be my new go to when I return. The staff is warm, welcoming and everyone is gorgeous!!!! Truly a beautiful crew and they really have each other's backs. You can tell. I love the decor also. Can't wait to return. read more

This place was super cute and service was impeccable! We met such great company. We did go early, so not many people there, but great experience nonetheless. read more

This place is so freaking cozy and cute. The drinks were so yummy and beautiful. The staff were so incredibly kind. Highly recommend read more

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Great employees, calm environment and amazing food and drinks! One of my favorite places to go!

I thought The Moniker would be a great spot to celebrate my birthday. Service was great in the beginning but things went downhill - I'm not exactly sure what could have overwhelmed the staff, because there appeared to have been employees there while I was present. It took a while to get an order in for food, and when we finally did place our order, we waited on our meal for over an hour. We never received an update on timing, and eventually our server stopped coming by altogether. When we went to the bar to cancel our order, the bartender offered apologies and gave us a drink on the house. I appreciated that gesture. read more

The food and service were excellent! I had a business meeting there and my colleagues loved it.

Amazing cocktails and food. Hostess was delightful. Bartender Jordy was the best. They made our family feel Like their family. So much fun!!!! read more

Flavor flavor flavor beats out location location location. We started with the Black Eye Pea Bruschetta (turnip greens, goat cheese, bacon, chicken peas) and what a delight. You could taste every ingredient. Then the shrimp and grits (filled with shrimp and crab meat) and then the salmon. I told my dude he's going to have to step his salmon game up. It's indescribable. Absolutely tasty. Please give this place a try. If it's flavor you savor, this is the spot for you. read more

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Everything about this place is amazing!! The staff , food and cocktails all things downtown stl needed

Went to Moniker last night for their Valentine's Day dinner. We were so excited because we had been wanting to try this place for quite some time. The venue is absolutely lovely with the greens and golds, but that's all we can rave about when it comes right down to it. We walk in to a DJ which is nice but the volume was way too loud. I think they were trying to blow out my ear drums. I love music but it should be in the background. I shouldn't be shouting to my partner across the table from me. It took around 45 mins to receive our drinks and to order our food. Now, we couldn't even pick our drink of choice. This place is known for their amazing cocktails, but the fully stocked bar was not completely open to us?!?!? I tried to order a gimlet and my husband wanted a dirty martini. The server said they were only going off of the 4-5 drinks suggested on the menu, which we did not want. Limited drink choices should have been stated on their Valentine's Day announcement. They were able to "accommodate" me by bringing me a glass of wine. My husband ordered a drink off of the limited drink list which was not what he wanted. We chatted for a bit and had our drinks. So now we've been there for an hour and 20 mins with no food yet and only saw our server once. Finally, the first course came out which was the Chef's amuse-bouche. Let's just say it was completely laughable. The small plate consisted of ruffle chips (bottom of the bag crumbs) and onion dip. I mean....what?!?!! We were in shock for a second. We've been there for 80mins and this is what is presented to us. Due to the first course, we decided we didn't want to stick around and wait another 45 mins to see what was next. We didn't want to cause a scene, so we let them know that something came up and we had to leave. We asked for the check since we ordered drinks. They didn't send our server back to us, but sent someone from the kitchen staff to our table to have my husband pay for our entire meals. Now, did they offer to box up our meals (I mean we did pay for them)....NO! Did they offer to comp us for our wasted time and mediocre service....NO! Service was horrible and our first course was laughable. We will not be recommending this establishment to friends and family. read more