We had a fabulous meal at Bar Moro! Moody and intimate interior with a very European vibe. Service…read morewas great, attentive, friendly, and good recommendations. Stand out items... Moroccan Zucchini - this will be a must order for us! So well put together -only complaint, we wish there were more crispy chickpeas Baccala - super delicious, salty, creamy, and savory. Came with the right amount of bread too! Jamon Iberico - great alone but was also very yummy with the baccala. Simple but worth it!

Good food, comfortable atmosphere with a Spanish theme. Trying to be a foodie place - presentation…read morewas consistently splendid but not everything worked flavor wise so didn't quite earn 5/5. We sat at the bar which overlooks the chef's prep area, front row seat to some cool creations. Our oysters were good not great, only one variety. Can't go wrong with a classic Iberico and the bacon wrapped dates were my favorite. Rabbit was also a star, large portions and delicious though somewhat messy looking in a dish resembling a tomato stew. The lamb was presented beautifully; unfortunately the pomegranate glaze was just too acidic and bitter for the dish to be a winner even though the peas did balance somewhat. Overall we had a good time but without consistency and sporting a hefty price tag I'm not planning to be a regular.

Cute little restaurant with a small outdoor patio. I was looking at their menu online but come to…read morefind out that it has been outdated for many years. They still have a happy hour menu daily from 3p-6p, all day on Monday, but the options have changed. Double Cream Brie Burger $23 - Australian wagyu beef, crispy prosciutto, fig coulis, arugula, and fries. The burger was juicy and tasty and the fries were thin and crispy. From the Happy Hour Menu Moscow Mule $7 - Refreshing and not strong. They ran out of ginger beer pretty early in the evening. Banh Mi Pork Belly Tacos (3) $10 - Overall tasty tacos, pork belly was fatty and tender. They are on Opentable for make online reservations. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

There's something about a place in Clayton insisting: don't call me a wine bar, I'm a wine dive…read more Okay. We see you. You're a wine bar. Nothing divey about a hip cocktail or hip deviled eggs -- these are sophisticated modern twists, the exact move wine bars make and dives don't. A chalkboard of specials and weathered seating gesture at the aesthetic; the rest of the room knows. Kendall Roy of restaurants -- comes from privilege, wants badly to be of the people. It's a bit, and mostly the kitchen and bar back it up. Nevertheless, we arrived to a full room, hour wait for a table, but we fortunately arrived to snag the last first come patio table. The bar was also full, by the way, which felt neighborhood like, people clearly like this place during happy hour. The old fashioned makes the case: Old Grand-Dad Bonded, pickled rye, cognac, butterscotch bitters. Two whiskeys and a bitter you won't find at an actual dive. Rich, a little sweet. The harissa deviled eggs keep going -- fried shallots, roasted red peppers, cilantro, marinated tomato jam. You know, just like the old dive with the $1 PBR.Deviled eggs for people that don't like deviled eggs. However, we love deviled eggs...foreshadowing. The short ribs are the headline -- fall-apart tender over whipped potatoes substantial enough to stand up to the meat, gravy spot on. Eats like a perfectly executed roast dinner. The brie burger is the sneaky second hit, genuinely decadent, bacon with the cheese melting into the beef. The service was good and pleasant and that felt more like dive-friendly, where you might expect a wine "bar" to be snooty or full of themselves. 4.4 Stars Picking Nits: hip deviled eggs that reach past what they can hold. Tomato jelly on top is a lot going on, in the wrong way, and the egg disappears under it. These are trying to be hip deviled eggs more than they're trying to be good deviled eggs. Every ambitious kitchen has one plate that tries too hard; this appears to be one. A 5 needs those eggs landing, in the same way the entrees excelled. Regardless, we'll be back.

Came on a Tuesday night. Got a reservation but not sure if we needed one as they didn't seem too…read morebusy. Really cool looking space. Our waiter walked us through the menu in detail and had suggestions although he did make us feel a bit rushed to order. We got some delicious food. We got one raciones and two tapas to split between two and it was plenty of food for us. We finished with the cheesecake which was delicious. The drinks we got were alright, not the best cocktails I've had but maybe I need to come back and try some of the other options. After dinner the check came with cotton candy which was good. We went to the museum upstairs which is open all day. It was a lot bigger than I thought and was a lot of fun. Would come back.

Fun visit to Idol Wolf before a Cardinals game! My companion and I went with a tapas-only approach…read moreto dinner and were not disappointed. Our server was friendly and thoughtful so we felt we had a good understanding of the menu. She guided us well! The bar area is bright and lively while the dining area is dark and subdued. We opted for dark and subdued. Starting with Pan Con Tomate and Spanish Olives, we got a lot of garlic early! Pan con Tomate was good and the ingredients fresh, but I feel I could have made it at home. I'm not disappointed with it but it is also not memorable. Olives, on the other hand, are next level. Among the best ai have had! Crispy potatoes are well executed. Like the Pan con Tomate, I could have made them at home but unlike the Pan con Tomate, I may not have executed as well! Hen of the Wood is the star of the meal! I do not have the palate to explain it as well as I wish I could explain it. Subtle and bold. It packs a lot of flavor! Our server surprised us with blood orange cotton candy at the end of the meal. Very nice touch!

My friend and I have been here twice in the last couple months, before that it had been probably 12…read moreyears since I went. Last time I told him I could probably eat that meal everyday. We get the shrimp cocktail and I get the linguini and with shrimp and blistered tomatoes. The noodles are kind of buttery & garlicky. And the rolls are tasty too. Our server was seasoned & nice. That inside could use a lil facelift but that is 80% of our restaurants here truly. We will be back again soon.

This is definitely a 5-star restaurant! We absolutely loved it. The ambiance was perfect. We…read moreespecially loved that there were options to dine outdoors under a covered patio or inside in the air conditioning. The food... OMG! Everything was absolutely delicious...from the scallops and crab cakes to the sea bass. Every dish was cooked to perfection, and we were incredibly impressed. The service made the experience even better. The manager and our server, Karen, were both outstanding. They were warm, attentive, and genuinely delightful, making us feel so welcome throughout our meal. We left incredibly impressed and can't wait to come back if we are in the St. Louis area again.

Food and drinks were great. No complaints there…read more Our party of 4 was on time but the kitchen was slow. The bill came 1 hour 35 mins after we were seated. After we paid (and tipped 30%), we were abruptly told by the hostess to leave the table and move outside to finish the drinks we had just ordered. We awkwardly gathered our belongings without protest and were rushed outside unassisted, with the other patrons staring at us. As we exited, we heard the server reappear and graciously apologize to the waiting party, offering them champagne. The table outside was set when we arrived but then actively cleared by the busser after we sat down. No one came back to check in. We felt unwelcome and quickly left. It was unnecessarily uncomfortable and put a damper on what was supposed to be a celebratory meal. This was a service failure. I understand the need to turn tables over quickly, but we should have been given at least 5 minutes notice, especially when the kitchen is running behind. Alternatively, the drinks could have been taken off the bill and we could have left outright. Even help moving or any involvement from our server or the manager would have been appreciated, but they were not present. Having had many great experiences at Vicia, I expected more from the take root hospitality group. We'll give Vicia another chance, but I'll be cautious about trying one of their sister restaurants again With the impending closure, this one may have already given up.

As an out of town Houstonian, highly recommend. Beautiful restaurant overall with great food and a…read morewonderful vibe. The steak tartare was absolutely amazing. I'd gotten steak the night before so went with the chicken. Very flavorful, juicy & good sauce. Very attentive hostess set the stage for a lovely night. They even provided readers when they overheard one of the people in our party mention having left hers at home. Tables are tiny though so it made shareable plates a little more difficult. I was a bit worried about topping my wine when I reached over - clearly not a show stopper.

We weren't planning on going out last night, but the weather was too beautiful to stay home. We…read morewere actually around the corner at a brewery that was packed with small children and decided to look for a quieter spot where we could enjoy a cocktail and dinner. OpenTable showed a reservation available here, so we finally decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did. Everything was fantastic. I started with the Green Turtle cocktail, made with Broker's Gin, cucumber, and basil, while my wife enjoyed a glass of Friulano. We opted to share several small plates, which turned out to be the perfect choice. We started with the Brussels sprouts and the goat cheese with bread, both excellent. I also had a cup of the chowder, which may have been my favorite thing of the entire meal. My wife ordered the nightly salad special with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and balsamic dressing, and it was fresh and delicious. We considered ordering the flatbread as well, but by the time we finished everything else, we were completely stuffed. The service was spot-on from start to finish, the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and everything was very reasonably priced. We're already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

We have never had a bad meal here! We went a week or so ago and realized we've been coming here…read moresince shortly after they opened. We're not regulars by any stretch of the imagination, but we've been here a number of times over the years. Sometimes it's just my husband and me, sometimes family members join us, and we've brought friends here as well. Nobody has ever not been happy they came here! We had a reservation and were greeted and seated right away. They have a big blackboard where they write the special drinks of the day, so I always have to check that out! They have small plates and entrees there. We almost always do all small plates. The exception is the shrimp and grits because we really like it! This time we did all small plates. The stuffed portabellini mushrooms were a newer menu item and they were SO good! I could have ordered more of those and been fine without anything else! Our next favorite was the oven baked goat cheese. We literally get it every time we come here and it's always delicious. Then we had the Nashville Chicken Sliders. They're good, but nothing super special. Our last item was the short rib street tacos. I'll just say we won't order them again. They weren't bad, but they were lacking in flavor. My cocktail was from the specials list. It was the Bitter Bonfire - made with mezcal - and it was so good! I think my husband had a Manhattan. We will, of course, be back again!

I found this place in a pinch while trying to fond a place to eat last minute, and i was pleasantly…read moresurprised. The lady that took care of us was so nice and went out of her way to accommodate na requests. The music playlist was also so good. Every single thing that i tried was amazing. The papas bravas were probably my favorite because of the ingredients in the sauce. Ive never had anything like it. The ricotta bread was also delicious and had a kick. My only non perfect rating would have to be the chorizo. The apple sauce with the chorizo felt like an odd pairing. Wish there was a third item in that dish that brought it together. The drinks were also amazing.

Went in for a bday dinner celebration. They offered a glass…read moreof bubbles to celebrate. The restaurant is small, dark & intimate. Candles burning down at every table. Tapas style. But they offered a tasting menu as well. We chose to do the tasting menu. 4 courses each so we were able to share 8 total courses. We also had a wine pairing & some of thise wines were amazing. Best rose i have ever had. My favorite was the brussels with the sunflower caramel. Lightly sweet with the fried oily crispy sprouts. The cilantro hummus was also very good- especially with their house made bread. Portions are good size & 4 courses was too much for me. When i return i will just choose a couple tapas.

I've been coming to Fritanga for about a year now, and it's easily one of my favorite spots in St…read more Louis. I've tried the churrasco nica, pollo frito, and chancho asado, and every single dish has been beyond spectacular. I'm from Los Angeles, and people told me I'd have a hard time finding great food out here, but Fritanga proves them wrong. It's exactly what you want from a small, family-owned restaurant: excellent service, flavorful food, affordable prices (steak dinner + sides for under 20$ is a steal), a fun atmosphere, and genuinely friendly staff. I even planned a 17-person celebration dinner here (with some of those people from LA) and got to work directly with Orlando, the owner. He was responsive, welcoming, and went out of his way to make the night special, even celebrating with us. Everyone loved it. I'll be leaving St. Louis soon for my career, which makes this a bittersweet review to write. But I hope it encourages more people to check this place out, Fritanga is something special.

The restaurant is amazing and the people are very nice. My favorite food is the Queso Frito and the…read moreCarne Asada.

In the mood for something different so we dropped in here. First impression was that it was very…read moreclean (as an aside, even the restroom was spotless). We were escorted to a booth near the bar area, took our seats and ordered soda and tea. Surprisingly, they came in smallish plastic cups with lids. Orders were placed and while waiting we admired some of the painted walls. The plaintains were nicely cooked and filled with beef. Being smothered in mozzarella cheese was nice also. We weren't disappointed with the taste either. The menu is pretty extensive so it will take a few minutes to figure out what you want. Overall, an excellent experience and we'll be back.

Nice informal Colombian cafe catty corner from OB Clark's in the former Applegates space. We…read morestarted with blackberry drinks (jugo de mora) which were delicious! I had the churrasco steak, which was just ok - rather bland and fatty. For sides, fries and tostones, both very good. My wife had whole fried fish (mojarra frita) which she thoroughly enjoyed. Good service and moderately priced. Will be back for the arepas and empanadas! Recommended.

Wow, this was a solid find on a Saturday morning! The sourdough is delicious and THICK. I wanted a…read morelot of protein so I went with the sausage, egg, and cheese open faced Sammie and it didn't disappoint. My friend got the sweet one with bananas and honey, and that was beautifully presented plus so tasty. Lovely service, very pretty place inside and out

Came for lunch on a Friday. Our first impression as we walked in was that it was adorable!…read moreBeautifully decorated and felt like a fun place to grab coffee and food with the girls. I will say we came during a heat wave and it was HOT inside! Extremely hot but I can understand that it's probably difficult for the AC in a small place to keep up in the horrible temps. The menu is large and we had a hard time choosing but all of our food was great. Healthy and delicious! We split a salmon salad and both ordered tartines (The Kingsbury and The Princeton). Tip: the house made sourdough bread is very thick and chewy. Quite tasty but I found it easier to just pick up and eat it with my hands rather than trying to cut it with a knife and fork. I would definitely come back again for lunch and I'm glad we tried something new.