My wife and I went here for our 3rd Year Wedding Anniversary. I heard about this restaurant through an Instagram influencer. From the moment we stepped in the restaurant the aromatic smells encapsulated every inch of the place. We sat at the bar waiting for our table and once we ordered our food it was worth the wait! The waiter recommended getting one item out of each section. We listened and it was the perfect amount of food. Each bite was delectable and contained flavors that packed a Mediterranean punch. This restaurant is on the pricier side, but is great for special events! I highly recommend this place and my wife and I will be back to celebrate another milestone in our life. read more

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Atmosphere 10/10 Very cozy, moody, and well curated design-- absolutely loved the inside. We thought it was so fun and unique that they offer Spanish conservas-- tinned fish was something new we had never tried before. Earned major points in that department. Overall, the food, drinks, and service were all "good." The Mohamara and chocolate torte were the tastiest & only items that blew us away. Better luck next time, maybe we needed to try different things! read more

Bar Moro - Spanish Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Charming atmosphere great for a romantic date night. Be sure to try the tined fish for an appetizer our waitress was exceptional. Everything we had was delicious but the lamb and Bronzino really stood out. read more

I always love coming here, one of the great restaurants amongst the others on Wydown. This was a last minute decision to come but we luckily managed to snag two seats at the bar. I love their wine choices- I went with a Tempranillo. We decided to get a lot of small plates which included oysters, an oyster shooter, bacon wrapped dates, croquetas, bikini sandwiches, meatballs and a salad. They were all great but the meatballs were definitely something to rave about! The bikini is definitely very filling. Love this restaurant and love the ambiance! read more

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Bar Moro had been on my list to try for a while now. This is a Tapas restaurant so we ordered a few different things to try. We had the Mohamara, a spread made of walnut and red bell peppers, it was creamy and delicious. They came around with a basket of bread and served us slices to go with the Mohamara. We got the Gambas Al ajillo, which was cooked to perfection. We also got the Mar I Muntanya, Catalan-style roasted chicken with lobster sauce. For dessert, we got the Tart de Xocolata, the chocolate tart. It was good. For drinks, they have gin & tonics, cocktails, Sangrias and spritzers. They have an extensive wine menu as well. We tried the Gin & Tonic : three and Agua de Sevilla. Both were very good! Their service was prompt and good. Our server patiently explained and menu. She even gave us suggestions on portion sizes and if we should order more food. This place get packed so reservations are recommended. We were able to make reservations via Tock. read more

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An incredible date night destination! Bar Moro has long been on our must-try list and it did not disappoint. It was very apparent the staff (particularly the head chef) love their craft and take pride in their work. Bar Moro's take on Mediterranean cuisine was fresh, classic, and clean. While we were hard pressed to choose a favorite dish, we were particularly fond of the bacon-wrapped dates, drowned peas, and patatas brava. The cocktails were also incredible - special mention to the agua de Sevilla. The atmosphere of the restaurant was comforting and lively. Service was quick, attentive, and kind. We will certainly be returning for more! read more

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Incredible ambiance as soon as you walk in. It's small and perfect. Intimate. Cozy. Beautiful touches. Great service. Everyone is smart and attentive and quietly alert. The food is next level. So good. Tapas. The drinks amazing and curated. Get the carrots. read more

Finally, I made it here! The girlfriend and I went here to celebrate our 2 years together, and what a great experience we had. The one negative I'll note is that we VERY much enjoy sitting at the bar of a restaurant. It allows us to talk with the staff (in the case of Moro the chefs too) and get better recommendations, and hear their passion for what they do. While we had a great experience talking with the chef, I feel there were way too many seats at the bar that it felt cramped. Thankfully, soon after getting our drinks, people were leaving, so we were able to space out a bit more. The drinks here were absolutely incredible. We both ordered a gin and tonic. I got the three, which was dill and cucumber, and my girlfriend, the four, which featured gin with pea blossom and lavender. Our culinary experience only went up from here. We split the roasted carrot salad, and then for entrees, we shared the tuna Moro and the roasted rabbit. Both were excellent and had a beautiful presentation, but the Rabbit dish is something I'll dream about. The tenderness of the rabbit, along with the sausage and sauce that came with it were absolutely amazing. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, and our experience was definitely on par with all the other spots we've been to in the Bengelina Group. I highly recommend you put Bar Moro on your list! read more

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Bar Moro was the best! We could only get a reservation at 4:30, which was early but that's alright! I went with three other friends and we ordered both drinks and several different dishes! It was all great and I loved that when we ordered an app that only came with 3 of one thing they asked if we wanted four. That's great service! Their drinks are so fun and different! It's a very nice spot for date night or a girls night out! I highly recommend getting a reservation because if you don't you will probably have to sit outside if you go on the weekend read more

Bar Moro - Spanish Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Ben Poremba is one of my favorite chefs in STL and his newest restaurant, Bar Moro, is nothing short of perfect! The decor is beautiful and sexy, the food is simply delicious, and the service is on point! Be sure to try a Sherry! Reservations necessary! My Favs: Tomato Carpaccio, Gambas al Ajillo, Cheesecake read more

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Underwhelming ..... not worth the hype. Won't be going back. The good: restaurant has a good atmosphere. It is dimly lit and gives a really cozy and romantic feel. The not-so-good: the food was subpar. - Garlic Shrimp-- they were overdone (rubbery) lacked flavor - Oysters - overall they were ok, nothing special and the mignonette was a vinaigrette hot sauce mix. - Bread Service - the bread was hard and there was nothing to dip it in and there was no butter offered - All entrees : chicken, Carne Asada, the ham sandwich with truffle and the chorizo all were bland which was a major disappointment. For being a new restaurant in town the server did not do a good job of explaining the menu. It's took prompting every time to ask on what his recommendation would be. Overall everything was lackluster and expensive. read more

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Bar Moro is such a worthwhile eating experience. I came with a friend for dinner and drinks at the bar top on a Friday night & the atmosphere is energizing & so welcoming! We tried 8 different dishes (oy vey was I full afterwards!), my favorites being the carne asada & jamon serrano toast. Yum. I ate them too quickly to get pictures but did snap a few of the gazpacho (a light, flavorful option) gambas (shrimp was cooked to perfection) & my cocktail of choice--the roja spritzer (a flirty fun lil drink). A special shout-out to the anchovy toast--try it, you won't be disappointed. The ambiance is very memorable--plenty of energy and a very happenin' place to be. The staff were all so incredibly friendly which made dinner that much more enjoyable. I'm excited to come back in the future & try new dishes--especially dessert. This time around, I was too full for another bite of anything! read more

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My husband and I have been dying to try Bar Moro ever since we heard of its opening and we were finally able to snag some reservations! Let's just say everything about this dining experience was spectacular. From the time we entered the doors and the hostess took my coat to coat check, to the time we were leaving, everything and everyone was incredible. Our server for the night was Danielle and she was amazing start to finish. She walked us through the menu and gave us suggestions/advice for what to order. We ordered 5 tapas, all from her recommendations and were not disappointed in any of them. We started with the gazpacho as a nice palette cleanser, which came with a little shot of gin to elevate the tasting experience. We then had the cod with EVOO and garlic as well as the mohomara. This was surprisingly a little sweet but sooo tasty. This one was my husband's favorite tapa. We then had the bikini con trufa which Danielle described as 'the best ham and cheese sandwich on the planet'... She wasn't wrong. We paired that with the cauliflower and finished with some dessert... both the flan and the cheesecake. Overall FANTASTIC dining experience. I would highly recommend putting this on your St. Louis dining bucket list and grabbing reservations as soon as possible! read more

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One of the restaurants we return to over & over. Such a fan of the food, service, and atmosphere.

Loved everything about this place. Knowledgeable staff, very tasty food and drink. It is a tiny place, so be prepared to wait if you don't have a reservation and come during prime time. We were wondering if this place would have attitude since it's in Clayton. It does have attitude - welcoming attitude! read more

Another excellent place from Ben Poremba in Clayton. Shareables and entrees. I want to go back for the Fish entree. Wish this was in our botanical heights neighborhood because we would be there monthly. Excellent service, staff, chef! We sat at the bar to enjoy watching the chefs make the food. Drinks are perfect! Tight space but worth it. Feels like you aren't in STL when inside. read more

Omg I don't know why I didn't try this place sooner but it was delicious! My friend and I split several of the small plates and tin fish options. All were amazing, so much so that I forgot to take too many pictures. I think my favorite thing was the Mohamara, which was fresh and yummy. We also tried the jamon iberico, and several other dishes that I cannot remember the names of. Drinks were also delicious and the service was great, our waitress was super attentive and gave us great suggestions particularly for the tin fish. The restaurant is also nicely decorated and has a great vibe. Parking was a little difficult, which is to be expected in that area! Cannot wait to go again! read more

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Amazing food, love the Latin music playing and the restaurant is lovely. We enjoyed everything

Sleek and sexy! Great drinks I didn't try the food I was only there for drinks. Customer service was on point

Amazing service and food as usual! I will say, we had to wait a little longer than usual for our main entree to come out but everything else came out very quickly and was piping hot! We love the vibe here, almost like your in Barcelona enjoying some sangria! read more

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You just can't get a better food experience in STL than Bar Moro! The food and service match each other equally in how great they both were.

Our last night in St. Louis was amazing! We had dinner at Bar Moro and enjoyed a ridiculous amount of Spanish tapas. As a foodie with good taste, I can confidently say that this place is phenomenal! It's a swanky, sexy, and intimate restaurant with around 15 tables. The service was outstanding, almost as amazing as the food. You can't go wrong with a Tempranillo wine, and don't forget to ask your server about the off-menu items! read more

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Wonderful ambiance- small, dark and glam- and good food and cocktails. Service was also warm, friendly and efficient. It's a little neighborhood gem on a charming street. Loved the cheese soufflé for dessert and the stuffed branzino! read more

Bar Moro is our go-to date night spot. I definitely recommend making a reservation as the restaurant is fairly small. We started with oysters and cocktails. The owner recommended the Caesar salad, egg tortilla and lamb. WOW - cannot stress enough how impressed we were. It was not just a Caesar salad. We finished everything we ordered (including the basque cheesecake). We will order the lamb every time we go. So flavorful and delicious! This is a perfect date night or girl's night out spot. Service is prompt and knowledgeable. They recently started offering paella on Sundays, so we will definitely be back. read more

Bar Moro - Oysters & espresso martini - Spanish Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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This was my second time visiting Bar Moro and it was just as wonderful as I remembered! The cocktails are amazing and I'm slowly working my way through their menu. This time I got the Gin & Tonic 2 to start and followed it with the La Rosita. The first visit, we ordered large plates, but the small plates and tinned fish are so amazing we stuck to those this time. We shared the mohamara and pan con tomate deluxe (favorites), tomate, piquillos, and jamon iberico. The tinned fish menu is extensive, but our server was pretty knowledgeable and helped us narrow it down to the squid, mussels and octopus. Everything was so flavorful! Especially the tomatoes on the pan con tomate and jamon. Truly wonderful! Bar Moro is my go to for all special occasions. read more

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I was dying to check this place out even before they opened. Finally got to visit and it was excellent. I got to try 3 diff tapas, anchovy toast, salt cod croquetas, and Jamon serrano toast. All very amazing. And tried couple of tinned seafoods; uni and small scallops. Comes with butter, lemon and bread. It was simple but flavorful. I would 10/10 recommend. Also tried gambas - excellent for bread dipping goes perfectly with cava. I always stuffed after so wasn't able to try anything else like their large plates. I would love to come back and try those next time! read more

Bar Moro - Anchovy and jamon serrano toast - Spanish Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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I have mixed feelings about Ben Poremba's restaurants, but this one is one worth visiting, up there with Olio (my other fave of his). We sat at the bar which was fun, we got to watch the kitchen work. We progressed through 3 dishes, all delicious. The pan con tomate, piquillos, and mar i muntanya. Only complaint was that the bread (not pictured) served with the peppers was cold. Would have been tastier warm. There are certainly some over priced items on the menu, but we avoided these. This is definitely a place to come with a group and share. We are looking forward to returning and trying other options. Our server was fantastic. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. read more

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I really wanted to love this place but I felt that it was overhyped and overpriced. I spent way too much than what I felt was worth it. After eating an entree and appetizer, I had to order more food because I was starving. The food portions were just not enough for what it was priced as. The service was sufficient but nothing spectacular. I did enjoy the modern decor and ambiance. Even the bathroom had a romantic look with candles everywhere. Overall, I'm glad I tried Bar Moro but I am in no hurry to return. I tried the following: 1. Melon Spritzer - This was a sweet drink that resembled a honeydew scent and taste to me. I loved it! I let my friend try it and she enjoyed it so much that she ordered one for herself as well 2. Agua de Sevilla - Also recommend this drink if you want to get a cocktail. It had a good tropical taste to it 3. Jamon Iberico - I've tried jamon iberico in Spain several times before as well and it was so much cheaper for just as good quality. Although delicious, 1 oz of this for $35 was simply not worth it 4. Oysters - Good but $4 for each oyster and you had to get a minimum of 6 was also not worth it! 5. Arroz Negro Cremoso - This was a ripoff to me because there were barely any octopus in the dish. Look at the picture and see if you can spot any octopus. Even though it was in front of me and I picked at it, I could only spot a few chopped up pieces of octopus here and there. It was also a lot smaller in portion than I thought. This was the size of an appetizer/tapa but priced as a "large plate" entree 6. Pescado al Pil Pil - This was my favorite dish. The sturgeon was cooked perfectly and the sauce really complemented the fish. Absolutely delicious! 7. Marinated Olives - These were good but not worth the price 8. Salt Cod Croquetas - Tasted like watery fish paste sticks. Different than the ones I've had in Spain. Not bad though, I kind of enjoyed them 9. Gazpacho - This was good! Good tomato base and consistency. My friend said it resembled a more refined V8. It came with a shot of alcohol so you can sip the shot while drinking the gazpacho in a clear glass 10. Patatas Bravas - My favorite tapa. The potatoes were well-seasoned and crispy. The sauces were amazing. I would get this again 11. Flan - Nice caramel/syrupy flavor and the texture was not too soft or hard. It was the perfect firmness. Not too sweet. I enjoyed the flan a lot! 12. Cheese - This was a cheese from Spain that won awards years ago. It was really good and I enjoyed eating it with the rind. However, again way too overpriced at $35 just for cheese read more

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Walking in to Bar Moro reminded me of walking into a restaurant in NYC. Small so reservations are highly recommended. Spanish tapas are the cuisine which are quite yummy. The service was definitely 5 star level. We sat at the bar and the drinks were delicious. read more

We made a reservation last minute so the only seats were at the bar and I think that made our night even more enjoyable. We sat right in front of the chef and thoroughly enjoyed watching him and his team work so seamlessly all evening. The attention to detail in the preparation was amazing. The food was outstanding. We spoke with the chef for a while and learned about the menu and the inspirations. Our waiter and staff were so well prepared. If we are in the area again we will definitely be back. read more

Definitely the 2023 winner for me in terms of new restaurants in the area. Amazing bar and food / the kitchen definitely knows what it's doing. The staff are top notch, service was excellent. The neighborhood vibe was perfect - it's hard to imagine a nicer evening in STL. If you haven't been, go. read more

Heard all the hype about Wright's Tavern and walked in with no reservation at 5:02pm with 4 total people in the entire place and they do not serve drinks. You can only go there for dinner + drinks....so we walked a block to go to Bar Moro and they welcomed us in. It was such a cute place, we had drinks and an app and very friendly service! I wished we had time to stay for dinner but we already had plans. Forget Wright's and go to Bar Moro!!! read more

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We went on a Sunday evening, and enjoyed everything about Bar Moro. The interior was inviting - even cozy - on a dark fall late afternoon. The waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and well informed about the food and drink choices. We chose a number of dishes that were easily shared, so that we got a chance to taste multiple items. Each dish was uniquely and perfectly seasoned and presented. All were absolutely delicious!!! We will definitely visit Bar Moro again, and will be recommending it to anyone looking for a relaxing and delightful restaurant experience. read more

Great restaurant located in a residential area away from the downtown. Great atmosphere and amazing food. The drinks were delicious (I recommend the Martini Don Ernesto). The staff was outstanding and provided fantastic recommendations to try and share. read more

His places all shine. This is no exception. Primo. My suggestion is to go with someone you enjoy to enjoy....

This was our second visit to Bar Moro. First was decent enough, with strong food and drinks but service was just fair, that we decided to give them another shot. Well this time is was a disaster. Arrived for our 8:15pm reservation at 8:12pm and told our table was finishing up. No problem, we asked if we could grab a drink and wait outside. The hostess told us that we would could order cocktails while we waited outside. Awesome, it was a lovely night so didn't mind. Well...we sat and sat and sat while 2 waiters walked by and ignored us for 10-15 minutes. Finally my husband got up and talked with the hostess again, she sent one of those waiters to us who just ask...what do you want? No water, no greeting. Fine, at least we will get a drink. But waited another 10 minutes....brought my husband's beer, no drink for me. And still waiting on our table...Waited another 10 minutes..still no drink for me and no table. Another ask at the hostess stand...oh, they forgot to put in our drink. Finally brought my drink 30 minutes after arriving at the restaurant and still waiting for our table. Asked if we could seat at one of the open tables outside. Sure they said...so we sat there and waited and waited...no waiter acknowledged us (though did see them looking at us). Finally got up and left 45 minutes after we arrived for our reservation. Thankfully Bar Moro is in a area surrounded by other strong contenders. Went to one of those, where we were greeted, fed(!) and taken care of like valued guests. Will not be returning to Bar Moro. read more

My friends and I stopped by for some pre-dinner appetizers and cocktails. We all loved the design and atmosphere but felt a bit underwhelmed by the menu options. Definitely felt like we needed a bit more guidance from our server on the best options and a lot of what we ordered did not seem worth the price. Felt for the price, we weren't getting the flavors or originality we have come to expect from the St. Louis food scene. Really was looking forward to the menu and it was disappointing to experience pretty bland execution. The exception to that was the basque cheesecake, it was great! I would have given it two stars for the food options but the cocktails brought my rating up. They had a great variety and each one we ordered was beautifully done. We all agreed that we would have preferred to come here after dinner for cocktails and dessert. read more

Wow, what an ambiance for a cold, rainy December evening. We warmed up quickly with some cocktails and the off menu chestnut hummus. To die for. Then we moved on to the roasted carrot salad, be sure to use a spoon to get every last drop of the spiced yogurt sauce used in this dish. We finished the evening with another round of cocktails, the fire roasted lamb, and the chicken marbella. All around, a stellar meal. read more

We have enjoyed Bar Moro both times we visited: first, as a couple at the bar and next at a table for 8 (with reservations during the holidays). Everything about it was delightful. We have tried all of the popular dishes mentioned on this site, along with some excellent Spanish and Portuguese wines. This place is small, cozy, yet sophisticated, and a real winner! read more

Incredible service and Chef Anthony is the best! Sit at the bar if you are able. Chef Anthony and team greeted us with kindness and made our experience from start to finish very special. From tinned fish to after dinner cocktails, we enjoyed every minute. read more

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