We came by to grab coffee and dessert one night…read more They have a small bar area in the front of the store to let folks sit and enjoy the view. We ordered 2 desserts and a coffee. The desserts were both tasty and well balanced, the coffee was fresh and screaming hot! The ordering process is a little clunky l, as we had to wait for the ladies behind the dessert counter to be available (they also seat guests in the restaurant it seems) and they didn't see us for a minute. Then you go to a different spot to order coffee and pay. The cashier wasn't sure what the desserts we ordered were called, so she had trouble finding what to ring in. Just made it seem a little unorganized. We were also surprised that tiramisu wasn't an option. But tasty either way! Be sure to stop in and try them out.

Let me start with the good. Service was amazing! Our waitress was outstanding as were other staff…read moreencountered during our visit. The appetizers, artichokes, zucchini fries and Burratta were amazing and the whole party enjoyed them. This was a birthday dinner for me so I was excited when I got there (my former review was about our amazing lunch there so I expected so much more). My mother ordered the pork chop which she enjoyed, she said it wasn't special but it was a good pork chop. My brother ordered the crab enchiladas which he hated. He did admit that it could be a taste thing as he expected sauce and there was bone, just cheese and noodles and crab and not enough cheese. My daughter and I both ordered filet and lobster with scalloped potatoes. I overlooked that it was served with sauce, which had it been flavorful sauce would have been okay but it was as if they took milk... just milk and poured it over each plate. The steaks were not medium as expected... more like a medium well and the lobster... well it is weirdly shredded partially with a bit left in the tail... my daughter complained hers was chewy and mine was ungodly nasty fishy. I even gave my daughter a piece of mine which she said tasted nothing like hers and she couldn't even swallow it. I am not a person to eat a significant portion of a meal and complain so we just ate what we wanted but it didn't take a lot to eat a significant portion because there wasn't much there. For 75 a plate I expected at least quality food and what I received was not quality food. The potato was not bad to me but everything on the table was served tepid and not at all hot. However there were some things warmer than others... my steak was warm, my daughters was cold, her lobster was warm and mine was not. The pork chop was just tepid and the potatoes were just cold. The same went with appetizers, fried artichokes were cold but zucchini was so hot I burned my mouth.... It was much busier when we went last night than when we went for dinner and i left feeling as if they either need more cooks or one that can handle a busy restaurant because the food was just not good. A big disappointment as it was my birthday dinner and one I had really looked forward to. If I were to go back it would be for the lobster roll which was the amazing lunch I had some time back or for an appetizer and a drink and that simply because the staff really are great and the little store out front so cute and J love Italian Grocers... If you go here I recommend asking questions and taking a look at reviews of what you would like to order. Again, I recognize everyone has different tastes and this review speaks to my thoughts on the food last night not on the restaurant as a whole which I feel tries very hard to be a good experience for customers.

really great restaurant/bar. my bartender, Nick, was very nice and personable. great food and…read moreprices.

How does a restaurant survive 128 years. They do it by providing good service and consistently…read moredelicious food. Believe or not, Beffa's has been part of the STL community for that many years and it has been owned by the same family. Be sure to sign up for the Beffa's Rewards program. They've got a great reward on your birthday. When you spend $25 at Beffa's, you get a $10 credit. It was my friend's BD and we went to Beffa's to celebrate. I was picking up the tab, but we used her rewards to save a few bucks in today's economy. To toast my BFF's birthday, I had one of the many craft beers Beffa's has on tap and the majority of them are local. With it being my friends birthday, she had a glass of Prosecco. Cheers! We both went with one of the smash burgers for our lunches. The birthday lady went with a Frisco and I chose the Pub. The Frisco was a single patty with white American cheese, Swiss cheese and 1000 island dressing on sourdough. My Pub was also a single patty with "pub" cheddar, bacon, pickle and sautéed onion on a brioche bun. I loved the crispy bacon and sautéed onions, it really made the burger. The fries were super crispy and seasoned well, with both salt & pepper. The service is always friendly and attentive. We joked as we dined, that if we knew a single young lady, we'd want to introduce her to the waiter. He was cute and had a great personality. Lucky for him, we're not matchmakers.

Omg this is some seriously good food. I door dashed it sooo i was a little weary with no reviews…read morebut on me dude this is the best fish sandwich ive ever had period.

Can we do six stars? I have nothing but good things to say about The Drawing Board! The staff is…read morestellar and the food is AMAZING--especially that Medart Burger, a dish with a rich (and kinda greasy) Saint Louis history. Sidewinder Fries are spiral-cut wedges that come with just enough seasoning. The falafel pita is a great vegetarian choice... seriously, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. There's always a nice selection of craft beers on tap for about $7/pour, as well as a smattering of AB products and other national brands in cans. Beer is wonderfully cold. The bar is well-stocked--especially with local spirits--and the bartenders here know their stuff, making drinks to order and advising what to try if you ask. I'm usually interested in trying a gin or bourbon I haven't had, and they're quick to make recommendations and talk about what's on the shelf. The Drawing Board has a nice-sized bar area with pool tables, darts, and chalkboards, as well as a cool patio. There's a small parking lot on the east (right side of the building), as well as ample street parking just west of the bar on Oak Hill. If you like pub trivia, drop by on a Thursday and test your knowledge and memory!

When I get my time machine, I'll visit Gaslight Square in its heydey. It's long gone and the only…read moreremainders and reminders are on the 3rd floor of the City Museum and on this one stretch of Boyle in the West End. If the headliners and the patrons of early 1960s Gaslight Square take my time machine to the future, I'll tell them Black Mountain Wine House is where to have a quality 2020s dining experience. This is another "how have I not reviewed this place?" review. I've only eaten here twice and I'm an enthusiast. The toughest decision is when to go. As of a few months ago... Monday night is wine tasting night. Complimentary. Tuesday and Wednesday nights: One is pasta night and one is pizza night. So, choose. Wine? Pizza? Pasta? Of course you can get wine any night. But that doesn't make Monday the wrong answer. Sit outside if it's pretty out. Inside is good too, though it's loud. The beat +... Was it goat cheese? Item was a highlight. Everything was good. We ordered more and more. Must return!

We had a fantastic visit to Black Mountain. As soon as we walked in, the scent of the wood fired…read morestove filled the room. It immediately made the vibe feel like a cozy mountain cabin. Everyone was so welcoming and super informative with what was available on their menu. Drink options were various and their food options ranged from little bites to items with lots of substance. It was a perfect mix! They also have a dog friendly patio and they are family friendly.

Decided to come here on a Friday night around 10pm. Before deciding on this place we googled the…read morehours and it stated it would be open until midnight. We we arrived and were waiting to take the elevator upstairs, a hotel employee told us they would be shutting down at 10:30pm. Not sure why or what but we we finally got to the inside to place a drink they stated they would be making final calls for drinks at 10:30pm. It wasn't that many people inside the bar and when we asked the staff they kind of just said welll that's how it is tonight. We took our drinks to the patio and enjoyed the rooftop for about an hour until we finished them and decided to leave once we finished. Not sure what is going on with the hours but this place is still a neat spot to go to. I'll be back I guess earlier???

15 November 2024 Recently made it back to UpBar. Last year…read morewhen I tried to go with my cousin, the kiosks were down and we ended up at the Foundry instead. My bartender was Bryce. With the holidays around the corner, I was shocked at how moody, dark and dismal the place looked. It's a hotel bar at that so even more shocking. I felt it needed festive decorations like most bars and restaurants have during this time of the year. I had the Butterfly Tears to start. It was a tequila based drink with lemon juice and simple syrup. It was supposed to be topped with a dehydrated orange per the description but was served with a lime. Bryce entertained my idea of a mistletoe margarita and followed the recipe I showed him with the limited garnishings he had and it was bleh. So then I saw all the Strawberry Mojitos being sold and how red and pretty they looked and asked if he could just decorate that into a festive drink and he did and it was amazing! We called it the Strawberry Mojito Mistletoe. I needed something to snack on and decided to go with the basket o'fries. When they sat it down in front of me, I immediately felt like they were overly air fried and mostly inedible for $12. I'm not one to send stuff back so I picked through separating the edible ones from the burnt ones. I was left with 40% of my fries. I grabbed a few pics on the rooftop and watched Bryce make a flight. I felt the service was excellent but the food isn't worth the cost or at least mine wasn't that night. #UpBar

Super cute place for some casual drinks and food. They have a decent food menu and lots of great…read moredrinks. I came with a larger group and they were able to accommodate us. All the food and drinks came out quickly and everything tasted amazing. The service was really great. Everyone working was fast and helpful, they answered all our questions and had good recommendations for both drinks and food. I would definitely come again.

Quick bite for late lunch. Walking by, saw someone enjoying onion rings on the patio they looked…read moreyummy. We were able to seat ourselves, one of the servers was super nice and the other one seemed to not want to work. We asked for ketchup... he basically dropped it on the table. The onion rings that pulled us in looked better than they tasted, very greasy. Salad was good but I'd avoid the fried foods, like the greasy onion rings.

This place is one of our favorites! The food was amazing, I love the atmosphere, I would definitely…read morerecommend it to anyone who likes woodfired pizza with fresh ingredients and great cocktails!

from Mississippi, here for baseball. best we've ever had. service food everything . we had our…read morekids with us and they accommodated us very well. awesome place

my family really loves the desserts. They really like the chocolate and carrot cakes, while my…read morefavorite is the bread pudding, especially with the salted caramel ice cream. One thing to remember is if you order the cherries jubilee or any of the flambees it may take a minute so be patient.

Okay, after a couple years we finally had the chance to come back. I was hopeful, I really was…read more It's so highly rated and everything. We came in on a Friday evening, a little before 8, and decided to sit at the bar. We didn't get home until 10:30. And we live 10 minutes away. Two and a half hours. The bartender was great, very sweet, and was super apologetic. She made us fantastic drinks all night. And I will say, the food was incredible. But it took almost an hour to get just our salads out. And then another hour to get our main. A gentleman behind us came in at 9PM and was gone by 10PM. I'm not sure if our ticket got lost or what, but it was a very odd experience for us. We shared a few things and I will say, they split the plates for us and it was awesome. I was a big fan of the food in general. But my complaint the first time here was timing of service, and looks like it's a continuous issue for them. It's a bummer because I would love to come back, and maybe if we're not starving and in the mood for a long drawn out meal, we'll come back, but definitely not going to be a regular spot for us.