The food is amazing, and the servers at the hot food table are friendly and welcoming…read more I had the fried chicken leg quarter with their Sunday-only cornbread dressing, cabbage (and/or mixed greens), the sweet potatoes (which can serve as a side or a dessert!), and their famous cornbread in the form of a hoe cake. My Mom had the very tender and delicious baked pork chop with gravy and dressing, mac&cheese and green beans. The line is long after church on Sundays, but they keep it moving, there's always somebody to converse with in line, and it's worth the wait! Carol Sue

The BF and I have stopped in a few times after church on Sunday. The food is definitely hit-n-miss…read more The fried chicken, greens and mac-n-cheese is always a solid choice, haven't missed yet. We love the seasoning and skin on the fried chicken, it's perfect!!! The chicken is cooked well, tender and moist but yet still fried hard which we love to ensure the chicken is done. A huge disappointment was the beef ribs and rice pilaf, both lacking seasoning and substantial flavor. Yes, the beef ribs are fall of the bone but they are tasteless and over-priced for the quality. The corn bread is good. Another disappointing dish is the smothered pork chops. The porkchops do not stand up to the massive amount of gravy they are sitting in. It renders the porkchop lifeless and soggy and the gravy isn't seasoned to add insult to injury. The turn over is good, so it ensures the food is coming out hot-n-fresh, the staff do a good job at keeping the trays filled. It's worth a try to check out soul food in the STL

Polite Society Polite Society set the tone for my entire St…read more Louis trip. If you know me, you know -- if I see octopus on the menu, I'm ordering it. And this one did not disappoint. It was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and honestly one of my favorite dishes from the trip. I also had a scallop dish that was just as good -- rich, well-seasoned, and beautifully prepared. On top of the food, they have a really strong wine selection, which made the experience even better. The overall vibe is polished and elevated without feeling too formal. Service was great, food came out on time, and everything felt intentional. Highly recommend if you're looking for a nice dinner spot in St. Louis.

Came because it was in the Yelp top 100. Enjoyed what I got but might need to come again and try…read moresome new things. They have a great cocktail menu but we opted for a bottle of wine instead. The waiter was super helpful in helping us pick out a nice red blend. We got the octopus as a starter, which I don't personally love octopus, but my friend thought it was the best in stl. I also got the apple dish, which was listed under the salads but the waiter was sure to explain it's not an actual salad. Since it wasn't a full salad I also got the soup. Both the apple dish and soup were really good. It's street parking but there's lots of spots in the area. The bathroom is super nice with hairspray and mints if needed. Nice place for a good meal.

My husband and I went for a Saturday brunch. He had the BEC-a bacon, egg and cheddar sandwich with…read morehomemade chips and I had the hummus toast with salad. Both were really good, I gotta confess, I kept stealing his chips. The restaurant is small, cute, and quirky with a very friendly vibe. Our food tasted great and there were so many other things on the menu that I'd like to try I'm looking forward to going back.

This was a very cute brunch spot for breakfast…read more Unfortunately, during my visit, my party had a poor experience with their customer service. One guest in my party had a food allergy and informed the waitress. And when the food was brought out, their food included an item that they were allergic to. The waitress brought the item back to the kitchen, and we could audibly hear the chef in the kitchen, making remarks about the food being returned. And that it's the customers responsibility to inform the staff of allergies (which we had done). There was no compensation or apology given for this poor service experience and miscommunication. This was a very unfortunate experience because the food and other items we tried were very delicious. I hope in the future they will provide a better experience, especially for guests who have food allergies.

Still one of our go-to spots!…read more Early on a Saturday night we were able to get in without a wait. We got a roomy high-top table, love it! Host was super friendly, got us seated and let us know Charlotte would be our server. She is great, we have had her before and she is friendly and efficient! New menu has some new options and a lot of returning favorites. We ordered our usual loaded fries as an appetizer. I got the 1/2 smoked chicken with mac and cheese (still the only place I will order mac and cheese!) As the evening progressed the place filled up so glad we go there early. Appetizer and entrees were great, as usual. Charlotte was great! Host was great, nothing but great things to say!

Another great BBQ place in the city. The interior is very tiny, and they were packed during…read moredinnertime on a Saturday, so our group ended up outside, which wasn't an issue on a beautiful day. Every dish we tried was great. I really liked my Pulled Pork "Sand"- lots of meat on a nicely toasted bun. The sides may have been the star of the show. Loved their Mac n' Cheese (kinda tasted like Bread Co's but elevated), and the bite I had of my bf's Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes was delicious. Service was quicker than we expected after seeing how busy they were- even if it took awhile to get our check.

It's my own fault, I ordered the fish sandwich at a restaurant which features beef. Lol…read more Anyway the fish was tasty, but after the others got their food I wished I had ordered something different. The atmosphere was fun and relaxing, the wait time was about 25 minutes from getting in line to ordering and sitting at a table. I would definitely try again and order something beefy. Street parking and you stand in line and work your way around to the order desk then find a table.

Brought my coworkers here for lunch and loved getting to sit outside and enjoy the weather…read more Food was tasty and came out fast. I had the meatloaf sandwich, which was good sized. Server was quick and kept our drinks full. Friendly and fun to talk with.

We've been going there for their fried chicken for 45 years. Great food great service at a fair…read moreprice.

Atmosphere and service get a perfect score. It's busy in there so clearly Hodak's is beloved…read more The chicken on the other hand leaves a lot to be desired. Not my cup of tea but I can see why folks like it. The breading is unique and isn't heavily salted. Chicken is good quality. Overall, definitely worth a visit. Be prepared to wait if you come in a large group.

Another great biscuit sandwich spot has opened up! Located inside neon greens which is already a…read morenice place with its ambiance. The service is amazing as well. You have a small window from 8-11am to order during the week. The Sneaky Biscuit is my favorite one. It's kind of like a classic bacon, egg and cheese. Love the creamy smoked gouda and the tangy smoked citrus honey. The Hot One is another good sandwich. The chicken sausage was good along with the sharp white cheddar. Only thing I didn't care for was the spicy ketchup. I would have liked a spicy strawberry jam instead. The Umami has browns are a MUST! Another MUST is the strawberry sensation biscuit!! I couldn't stop eating this one.

Saw this place on TikTok so I came to try it out. Cute decor inside. The workers were informative…read morewith the menu. For the Hot One and the sneaky biscuit. Both were very good and biscuits were so soft and flaky. Also got the umami hash brown on the side which was so sweet and savory. Definitely will come back again!

Came for dinner before st. Pats next door at the Irish pub. Was pleasantly surprised at how quickly…read morewe were seated. The inside is cutely decorated in vintage western decor. They had lots of options on the menu from sandwiches to steak. I got an Irish coffee and it was very very strong. I also got a turkey sandwich which was super filling and good. My friends also got drink and food and enjoyed everything they got.

No one can EVER make me dislike Tuckers…read more That should be it lol. I have been going there for over 25 years. The steaks are affordable never had a bad waiter or waitress. the salad dressing ALONE makes this 5 stars. I have had the rib eye, the strip, the filet, the fish sandwich, the steak salad. NEVER had a bad meal EVER. now is it my favorite steak house of all time...... UMMMMMM yeah it is. Have i had better steaks else where absolutely, but the consistency is the key and the price point also. it will forever be on my list of steakhouses in Stl to visit. The aesthetic is old school and comfortable. You can dress up or down you will always feel welcomed. you can do a casual lunch or a special occasion.

Yet another restaurant that surprised me in St. Louis. They have good food here. Like, foodie food…read more So my next dinner lead me to Little Fox. A small plates restaurant that felt a little Italian. We make reservations and show up to this place that looks like a neighborhood pub. Quaint, in the corner, inviting light shining through medium sized windows. Inside, the vibes were a hybrid of someone's very nice dining room and an old western saloon. I know that's almost nonsensical, but the vibes were good. We felt right at home. Service was spot on. The server was very nice and new the menu pretty well. The food came out tapas style, so when something was ready, it just came right out. I like that. I like the periods where there are so many plates on the table at one time that it's overwhelming. What's what eating is all about. As for the food itself, it was good. I'll give a little blurb on each thing, as not to wear out your eyeballs. Crispy Artichokes (sauce au vert​). These were fun and nice and crispy. Don't see artichokes like these very often. The sauce was a little weak, though. Didn't exactly go well with these fried little morsels. 'Nduja Croquetas (bomba rice, spicy prosciutto, fontina, grenada pepper aioli). Wow, now these little flavor bombs cannot be missed. Spicy sausage arancinis with a nice peppery aioli to dip. An intensely flavorful little dish that I loved. Can't find it on the menu, maybe it was seasonal, maybe it was a special, but we had a bone marrow French onion soup that was nice. The soup was good good. Very well developed flavors. The marrow bone was a little sloppy, though, and we got a transverse cut of bone, leaving very little marrow to access. Next were the Mussels (green garlic broth, Spanish vermouth, pickled peppers, spring onions, grilled LF bread). Very well cooked mussels, sitting in a lovely broth to dip your bread in. Ask for extra bread. But do not ask for extra of that sauce. That was really bad sauce. Sauce work seems to be this place's only weak point. Probably the biggest dish of the night, the Bolognese Bianco (Newman Farms pork & mushroom bolognese, bucatini, gremolata, parmigiano reggiano). This was a really nice pasta dish! Love those big, thicc bucatini noodles. Flavorful bolognese, great texture from the gremolata, and just cheesy enough to make this probably the most complete dish of the night. Then finally the Sea Scallops (ramp soubise, morel mushrooms, house-cured pancetta). Scallops were scored and cooked to look like fine art. Light scallops paired with nice umami from the morels and the pancetta, all tied together by that nice soubise. You don't see that very often either. We ended the meal with a Sticky Toffee Pudding (apple & date cake, apple brandy toffee, crème chantilly, marcona almond tuile). Chef's kiss. Such a delicate sponge with a nice date flavor. Then boom, the sweet boozy toffee, the creamy chantilly, the texture from the tuile. Every element helped make this a great dessert to end a great meal. Overall, another very pleasant surprise. This was a very good dinner, and I'll definitely come back if I'm ever in St. Louis again.

Pros: Ambiance was so quaint. It felt like it was a…read moreneighborhood corner bodega, but with a refined elegance. Very cozy. Service was A+. Very nice people who knew the menu very well, and the food came out at lightning speed. The food was so good, too. An eclectic, semi-Italian tapas menu with some real bangers on it. Lots of great sauce work, too. Cons: No real cons. Whatever spread that was on the bread with the mussels was absolutely terrible, so avoid that if you can. But everything else was great! Tips: Artichokes were great, scallops were great, sticky toffee pudding was great. It was all great!

Really great viewing experience this was great!! Just hope…read moremy team won on that day! Great service and ambience, it's quite pricey in terms of the food but you have a wide range of options to choose from.

This place was SO nice! Very much a surprise as we walked over from the Aquarium to watch the…read moreOlympics. It was decorated all out for the Olympics and they have several comfy couch areas which were perfect for us with our toddler who does not want to sit still... We spent a few hours here and had some appetizers and drinks. We had the pub pretzel, pickle chips, fried cheese and soup. All were out quickly and very good. The pretzel was SO good! Served with mustard and warm cheese for dipping and it's huge. Service was friendly and fast. Bathrooms are spacious and new and clean with a nice large stall for baby changing. It wasn't crowded in the middle of a day on Friday so, pleasant to watch the game with a small group. I'm sure it can get really busy and rowdy during sports events downtown. All in all, new and comfy and a place I can see us coming often.