Great wine and oysters... 2 things lots of places get wrong. So automatically I'm interested in more of what 801 fish has to offer! The signature oysters are the best paired with your classic garish and sauce. The fish and seafood are exceptional best in the city actually. The wine option is amazing with tons of options and great International selections was even surprise to see my favorite South African blend sold by the glass. So kudos to whoever their wine sommeliers are.lol beautiful Atmosphere and end great establishment. read more

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The porter of our hotel gave us a referral card and said, "It was a fancy seafood place in St Louis where the wine selection was also excellent." Who would say no to that inviting call, so three Orando friends parked our car in a garage and walked in 801 Fish right across the Ritz Carlton hotel. At first, we felt like we did not dress appropriately because the staff and other guests were formal in jackets and ties. The raw seafood bar was attractive. The hostess asked if we came before and mentioned about their special cocktails and wines, but she saved the thunder for our server, Mike, who arrived promptly. Thinking about the Chilean Seabass with various Asian flavors, I had a glass of Riesling while my guest tried White Burgundy and Sauvignon Blanc. We shared a Tuna Tartar as the appertizer, which was delivered by the manager himself. The chef was very creative to add avocado to this dish. Then we had the Lobster Roll, the Chilean Seabass, and the Sesred Scallops for entrees. The food presentation was great. The seafood was fresh. Mike, our server, was very profesional. He replaced the silverware between courses, which I was very pleased (servers dont do this anymore while I found it a very good practice, especially for above casual places). We did not have any rooms for desserts, but based on what we ate, I can tell they have tasty sweet endings, too. What a delicious dining experience! read more

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TL:DR - classy experience through and through. Delicious if not unique take on seafood classics. Be prepared for high prices to about sticker shock. Man o man, this place definitely gives off a classy vibe. From the ambience, to the location, to the service, everything is classy and high end. First off, I was beyond impressed by the service. I can't recall our servers name, but he was being attentive without being intrusive. The decor is very clean and modem with lots of marble and glass every where. On to the food, our party of 5 got a dozen oysters (the 801 special), clam chowder, wedge salad, chiliean sea bass, red snapper, and King salmon. I only ate the salmon and clam chowder, however. The class chowder was very interesting. On first bite, it had a very unique meaty flavor. It wasn't until a few more bites in that I found small chunks of beef. There honestly seemed to have more meat and potatoes than clams. It did taste amazing, but I can sea a segment of the population bring upset at the authenticity of such a chowder. No complaints from me though. There ora King salmon was amazing and cooked perfectly. Crispy and seared on the outside and juicy on the inside. Great light flavor complemented by the greens and cheese underneath. Overall, this place is very impressive, the only knock is for value. I understand that not every restaurant needs to be $12 a plate for it to be good value, but charging $75 for a $20 bottle of wine is a bit much. For the party of 5, we spent just north of $400 after tip. But if Clayton is your scene and $400 ain't nothing to you, this is a great place to blow it at. read more

On a recent visit for a friends gathering, to say we all were disappointed is an understatement. The service was substandard and the food was equally underwhelming. On a Wednesday evening the restaurant was not busy, unusual for holiday time, it took a long time to get our food. When we were finally served, most of the dishes had to be returned. Our party had been to the restaurant in the past and our expectations were absolutely not met. I/we are not likely to return. read more

I went to this restaurant for a birthday dinner with my friends. I have been here many times in the past. This was the absolute worst experience I have ever had. Service was very slow. Food was awful. We ordered the clam chowder which was so thick that the spoon stood up in it. The tuna tartare was mushy. The scallops were very salty as was the lobster fried rice. My glass of wine was fine although overpriced. Unfortunately, I would not return to this restaurant. read more

Table of 6 please. Grilled octopus appetizer can be found here! Yummy! Mussels in curry sauce and clams in a wine sauce were ordered as appetizers too. The Clam broth is a definite must with bread or alone. Among the group we ordered 2 fried whole branzino fish, Chilean sea bass, salmon, 2 Atlantic swordfish. The whole branzino was a bit much of oiliness but still tasty and the look of the whole fish in front of you could either be cool or scary. Depends on your view. This can almost be shared if ordering several appetizers. We left room for dessert and ordered the flourless chocolate cake (which was not what we were thinking) because it looked like a piece of brownie size but a flourless cake. We expecting some lava chocolate to be in there somewhere but I guess not. Totally different but still a must for chocolate lovers. We also got a key lime cheesecake, pistachio crepe brûlée (which I would recommend) and a strawberry shortcake. All in all was a nice seafood experience. read more

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This dinner ruined our anniversary dinner. We have 3 young kids and never get a chance to go out to a nice dinner, get dressed up, and enjoy some time just us. We were so excited to try this place. The food and service was both and equally bad. We had picked out what we wanted on the menu off the website days prior to going. When we got there the menu was totally different and our server explained they had just redone the menu. Both dishes we were excited about were no longer an option. We got a crab cake for an appetizer and it came out with 1 cake and it was tiny. We each got two bites of it. We got cups of the lobster bisque and those were delicious. Our server was never around. The couple that got sat at the same time as us had finished their dessert and we had not even gotten our entrees yet. Our server walked by and said "sorry I forgot about you guys." She went on to apologize for the food taking so long and said "I don't know what's going on back there but it should be done soon." That is when I ordered another glass of wine. Our food came out a long time later and both were over cooked that the fish had gotten rubbery. And both had no flavor, no salt on the table so we couldn't even add it to make it have some flavor. So bad texture with no flavor at all. Bad combo. My husband didn't even finish his and left it on the plate. We had been done eating a long time before our server came over and dropped off the dessert menus then walked away again. By the time she came back we said we just wanted to leave and to bring the check. She begged us to get dessert and we again said just the check. I reminded her I never got my second drink and to please make sure it was not on the bill. Her eyes got wide and said "I can't believe no one ran it out". Between the poor service, taking forever, and the food being a disappointment we were so sad and the bill was over $200. You drop good money for a special occasion and we felt like we were totally ripped off. read more

This is definitely a go-to for great seafood and great service. Every time we have visited this establishment we have been greeted with great service and experienced great food. I would recommend the lobster bisque as it's phenomenal!! The sea bass is a favorite and never disappoints. The calamari, for an appetizer, cannot be beaten at 801 Fish. I recommend you call ahead and/or make a reservation as it does book up quick. Can't wait to visit again soon!! read more

Food was delicious! Great customer service! Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The intimate setting was perfect! read more

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Absolutely delicious! I had the salmon, which is the best I've ever had in my life. The crab cake app was also utterly delicious!

HOLY COW BATMAN! You want some shrimp and grits? This is the real deal. I stopped in and waited on a Friday night for a seat at the bar which took about 15 minutes, the spot was busy and appeared everyone was having a good time. I wasn't certain whether I was just there for a drink, or some food cravings might appear. They have a menu martini which was spot on for me, a bit of olive juice to make it a little dirty, and the difference was they add a bit of gin to the vodka, interesting but yummy. So the food thing was on and I had to enjoy some oysters with my martini, they were great meaning the house 801 oysters from the sustainable partnership they serve. On to some food, and I was looking at small plates and was between a blue cheese gratin and the shrimp with grits, and my helpful bartender steered me to the Shrimp. Man was I happy. There were four really large shrimp atop a serving of grits with a wonderful sauce. The shrimp were about 3 or 4 bites each, so meaty, and I even had to pick up the tails and squeeze the shrimp from the shell (don't judge please ). A couple glass of a Santa Barbara Chardonnay on the menu and I was a happy camper. Already thinking when I'll drop in again. I learned the spot isn't serving lunch anymore, as I had been once a while back and work in the neighborhood. Gotta be the best shrimp and grits in St. Louis. Just sayin. read more

Impeccable, exquisite food. Wonderful and timely wait staff. We were there for my sister's engagement party and it was awesome. 801 gorgeously accommodated all 12 of us. read more

Food was great! I had the swordfish with mushroom risotto and thoroughly enjoyed it. My partner got the halibut which was also fantastic. The vibe was nice, classy without trying too hard. The lighting was perfect and the music was surprisingly hip. I was pleasantly surprised to be hearing Massive Attack at an upscale restaurant in Clayton. :) It's tough to say which was better, the food or the service. Our server was attentive without being disruptive, and knowledgeable. Furthermore, she was genuinely kind which lightened our mood and made this dining experience something we're eager to come back for. I'd recommend it! read more

My cousin wanted to try the lobster risotto, so I tagged along. Excellent happy hour menu options. Great staff. Katie was awesome! read more

801 Fish - (2) Creole & (2) garlic parmesan oysters...all I have is three words...De Lish Us - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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This place continues to have such terrible service. After tonight I will no longer spend money here. I have been for dinners...food is always great but the service sucks. Tonight my friend and I met at the bar for drinks and an app. We both arrived separately. She waited 10 or more minutes to be waited on (6:30...AFTER happy hour) before being greeted. I arrived 10 minutes after her and it was over 10 minutes before I had to ask if I could get a drink/app. There were 2 bartenders, the bar was less than half full and the restaurant wasn't full by any means. My water never was refilled and we didn't get asked about another drink until we were ready for the check. I can't even imagine walking by patrons that often and not checking in. Ridiculous. We tried to understand why it was the way it was but had no explanation. And I hate giving a poor tip, but had to. I should've written why on receipt. So sad. And its still THE SAME workers every time! read more

I've been to 801 Fish twice now, and both experiences where quite consistent. Service is very good, but felt a little distant for this level of dining, like we were taking up a table that was meant for someone else. Not sure how else to describe that. The food is delicious and fresh though the portions are rather small. If it wasn't for the table bread ( which is delicious and they will bring more if you ask) we would have left hungry after a three course meal. If you're looking for a special seafood dinner this is a good place to go. That said, at this price point I'd like to try some other places. read more

Nice blend of upscale yet comfortable. Yes you'll have elegant linen and cutlery and the service is pleasant and present yet there is a relaxed feeling to the whole restaurant. This may be due to the midwestern friendliness of the staff, the hip music, or maybe it was a Sunday-night thing. :) Excellent menu with fresh seafood flown in daily. Think of an upscale Oceannaire if you're from Dallas or Houston. I opted for a number of items. They start you with some warm bread and butter and the drink list is perfect for seafood with a touch of reds if you go the land route. Oysters are ample and I was pleased with the Kumamoto. They have a heirloom tomato and beets salad with goat cheese which was excellent. The octopus app was a bit heavy on the balsamic vinegar and the Asian flavors pulled away from the Mediterranean vibe which I prefer. This was on the crispier side of the equation as opposed to being massaged into tender goodness. My main was the king crab legs which I had fully de-shelled for my pleasure. Their cocktail sauce is homemade and very good and I prefer it to a vat of melted butter. The side of Brussels sprouts was classic deliciousness with a touch of crisp. Very salty so I'm glad I did a half portion. An all-around fun experience in Clayton. read more

It is easy to sum up 801 Fish in one word "UNREMARKABLE". Cloaked in a trendy, hipster atmosphere this eatery defines mediocre. While the menu reads delicious what ends up on your plate is boring, uninspired food at alarmingly high prices. The low point came when the broth for the Cioppino tasted like Campbell's Tomato Soup. Service on this night was perfunctory and the server was reluctant to be of help. The wine list is pathetic with no direction other than it appears to be distributor driven. Two stars may be generous. Stay away from this Clayton wannabe. read more

Went to 801 Fish for my birthday. Everything was great and the service was fantastic. Highly recommend the Ahi Tuna Tartare and the Sea Scallops! read more

801 Fish - Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Tartare - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Great selection on the menu, great service. Recommended for both business or special occasion meals.

Only came for drinks at happy hour. The restaurant is beautiful and it's a huge space. Looks like they have a pretty private room and plenty of bar space. If this restaurant was in Chicago or NY the place would be filled daily...can't say whether this one is or not. 5pm on a Wednesday and it's pretty dead, they should be grabbing the business and hotel crowd in by the carload. Good happy hour deals for a nice restaurant. Bartender was cold and unfriendly, not a smile or ounce of care to be found. read more

801 Fish - Happy hour menu - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

High quality fish and delicious cocktails, with excellent wine selection. Cute area of Clayton.

My experience here was absolutely fabulous! The service was stellar and the food was exceptional! My daughter had the Chilean Sea Bass, and it literally melted in our mouths. I had the tuna which was seared to perfection. It was truly and experience that I did not expect to have in St. Louis. read more

801 Fish - For my daughter's birthday! - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

The service, food and drinks were great but there were 2 couples sitting at the bar that obviously frequent the place. They were so loud that it kind of ruined our experience. I'm usually not very sensitive but it was over the top, especially the non stop f bombs! read more

Very classy seafood place. It's modern and the interior is beautiful with some nice lighting. Service and ambience was excellent. Parking was sparse street parking, or otherwise valet. We had the calamari appetizer which was excellent. Then I had the ahi tuna, which was a little plain but not bad. I tried some of the sea bass and it was excellent, I'll definitely get that if I come back here. I had the baked Alaska for dessert, which also was tasty. Overall, this is a classy place that is on the expensive side, but you can get a good meal out of it. read more

801 Fish - Baked Alaska - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

The staff and the management make this place an absolute pleasure. They have a unique approach to their oysters. The scallop and salmon entrees are outstanding. This is great place for a business dinner, date night or a night out with friends. Great job 801 Fish. read more

801 Fish - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

In short, 801 Fish leaches off it's proximity to Ritz Carlton rather than culinary esteem. It's an insult to fine dining and a pickpockets those expecting casual dining. Left much to be desired in terms of finesse. The Clam Chowder was a bit over-salted and over-dominated by the bacon leaving little room for the clams to be appreciated. The Atlantic Halibut was a bit dry and over cooked while the Chocolate Mousse rather bland lacking the bitterness of dark chocolate. read more

What an amazing night. Had an excellent meal, great appetizers, yummy drinks. The service was perfect and everything came out timely tasty! Would for sure recommend. Looking forward to trying the chop house next! read more

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Excellent selection of seafood! The server was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and went above and beyond in making sure our experience was enjoyable. read more

All around great seafood bistro! Waiter had the perfect balance of attentive but not annoying. Food was fresh and delicious. Great wine list. High end but not pretentious. Modern but comfortable atmosphere - cool looking wine wall. Going back... read more

On 12/20 a group of my friends and I had dinner at this restaurant. It was not a good experience. 1) We ordered the first course, the New England clam chowder, and it had the consistency of pudding, very thick. The manager was called and it took awhile for him to come to the table. He acknowledged that the soup should not have been served that way and to his credit he had it remade properly. 2) the scallops were too salty, 3) The manager was called to our table 3 times because of the quality of the food which for me ended my desire to order addition food. Now you may think that we were just there to cause problems but that's not the truth. We were there to celebrate a birthday and would have paid for whatever food that we ordered but the food and the service was not good. After paying our bill we shared our displeasure with the manager. I will not go back to this restaurant, nor will I recommend it to any of my friends but I hope that the restaurant takes this as a learning experience to improve the quality of the food, service times, and how to handle customer complaints. I wish them the best and hope they can improve the items listed for future customers. read more

The portion is small the food wasn't all that . The service was great though. I had fish fillet and mashed potatoes. I was still hungry when done . read more

We had a group of 7 people for a business dinner at 801 Fish. Normally, we go to 801 Chop, but I was excited to try this out. After ordering a beverage in the bar, we were kindly seated in the small wine room just off the bar area. Our waitress, Charlotte, was fantastic! She rotated around the room while talking to us about the menu, and was prompt with her service and our requests. The grilled caesar salad was a unique take on the salad (with a soft boiled egg) that was enjoyable. I ordered the lobster risotto, and truly enjoyed my meal- it was filling, but not overly rich. I think that 801 Chop may be more accustomed to hosting business dinners, as the service there is a touch faster from start to finish in terms of prompting the meal to move along. But I also recognize that this was a product of our group, and not the restaurant in and of itself. Overall, great experience and will keep this on my radar for group dinners in the future. read more

My wife and I went to 801 Fish to celebrate our anniversary last evening. EVERY step of the process, from the reservations to the serving of coffee was handled perfectly. We arrived a little early and were told we could be seated at our table if we wished or we could enjoy a cocktail at the bar. We chose to be seated and our server was right there with water and fresh bread. He had marvelous recommendations from both the menu and wine list. We chose the lobster risotto and the swordfish with green beans as our side. Everything was prepared exactly as we asked as tasted INCREDIBLE. For desert we enjoyed fresh made butter pecan ice cream and pumpkin cheesecake. Not a step was missed in the dinner experience. It was nice to see all the staff members smiling and seeming to really enjoy working there. Every employee we encountered wished us a happy anniversary which made the evening even more special for us. The only negative we encountered was with the valet. They stated after the meal they could not get our "key in the ignition". We went down the block with the valet and I am not quiet sure what he was doing but the key went in fine and the car started right up. I am not sure if 801 Fish hires the valet our its a contract but it was the only thing keeping this from being a perfect night. Everyone please go and go often as we need more places like this in the STL. read more

801 Fish - Seafood Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Delicious food and great service. Our party number kept growing and they were beyond accommodating. Even when our group got a little loud. We will definitely be back for another celebration! read more

This was not a good place to eat. The food was not that appetizing. We had the swordfish - not good at all. We had just flew in and came here because it was nearby. Not a good place to eat read more

Elegant, awesome and scrumptious, all as defined in the Webster dictionary! That along with the talented and attentive staff make this place a must visit for the perfect evening of dining out. Get there soon! read more

Went last night with friends. Good food, service was attentive and prompt. Waitstaff did not wear masks and when we asked him to, he said they didn't have any and he never did. So we asked because one guest was immune compromised. Had lung issue, no guarantees anyone was vaccinated or virus free. Cases in our area are going up. Disappointed at best. Also did not have valet service even though sign for valet was visible when we pulled up. Won't go back way too many choices that are more concerned about health and safety of people that are just as good. We are lucky that way. read more

Fresh, fresh, fresh seafood very well prepared and superbly presented. Part of the upscale 801 Restaurant Group, you cannot rely upon the online menu because, if they can't have the seafood from ship to table within 36 hours, they won't serve it. We started things off with fried Ipswich clams that came with a tasty and fresh tartar sauce. The batter was crisp and light; the clams sweet and tender. She ordered Butter Roasted Lobster Tail consisting of a 1/2 Maine lobster tail in a parmigiano reggiano and herb oil risotto. He had a pan seared sea bass in a pickled mushroom risotto with leek shavings and asparagus. The wait staff was friendly and knowledgeable. With reservations, we were promptly seated and served. A great wine list. On the downside, we were seated on the outside wall on the bar side and it was EXTREMELY noisy ... noisy to the point where one almost needed to yell to be heard across the table. This condition likely due to tile floors and a hard (no acoustic tiles) ceiling. Things might be a little better in the main dining area. All in all, a great dining experience. read more

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This might just be my new favorite restaurant in STL. Two words. Brussel. Sprouts. Omg...those things were amazing and I'm not even a fan of brussel sprouts! I don't know how the chef prepared them but I could've had those as the entree and would have been perfectly happy. We ended up ordering the scallop entrée and crab cake and they were legit some of the best we've had...anywhere! My husband and I travel often and are self proclaimed seafood and crab cake snobs and both of us highly approved! The creamed spinach side was decadent and also delicious. We wanted to try dessert but had no room! This is definitely a great place to celebrate something special as the decor is absolutely breathtaking and modern. It's one of the most, if not THE most, beautifully designed restaurant in St. Louis. Now, this place is in Clayton so the parking is awful. Opt for the valet parking across the street at 801 Chophouse! It's only $8 and you can pay and request your car via text. We will definitely be back and will make this a must stop spot when we have guests from out of town. Kudos to the chef, staff and owners. I really hope this restaurant stays around for a long time in STL. read more