Here's why I love The Rack House. -A scratch kitchen with a…read moretop Chef and Bartenders who actually get to know you. -Reasonably priced entries. I love the thick pork porterhouse. Occasional Specials : elk, prime rib , lobster, beef Wellington and even kangaroo. Original recipe mixed drinks. -The Rack House bacon burger is famous, thick juicy and cooked to temperature. -Top wines and bourbons, a separate cigar lounge. -A private room where we recently intended a murder mystery dinner. -Catering: the Rack House recently catered a party at our home. We had steak, skewers, meatballs, and mostaccioli. They brought everything for the event and the food was served hot and delicious. The Rack House is a place where you will have great food and fellowship. John Hamilton and his staff will get to know you also.

Family- have you been to the Rack House for brunch?? If you…read morehaven't, make it a priority. The vibe is so relaxed and welcoming, our waitress, Alana. was caring, upbeat and recommended the BEST food and took great care of us. Let me start by we came in to late to get the crab pretzel appetizer which was sad, but we sooo are coming back for that and some bourbon- great selection on the wall, but that's another post later .. back to brunch. We ordered the special for breakfast, steak and eggs. My husband got the Crabby Benny. Not sure who is in that kitchen but give them some slow claps for the perfectly cooked 8oz filet and perfectly seasoned crab cakes! not sure how they make perfectly cooked, crispy and seasoned potato's ! The only reason I didn't do a full 5 stars was due to the eggs on the top of the benny, they started poached, but by the time we got them to the table they were hard boiled.. but the crab cakes delicious flavor made up for it! We also got the rack house bloody Mary's with the pepper infused vodka- great kick!! Totally recommend- forgot a photo! We will come back later for the blue oyster nights coming up, or the whiskey Wednesdays or Wellington nights!

I love the outdoor seating and wide variety of meal options, from casual bites to full entrees. The…read moredrinks were fresh, and our server was awesome, giving us plenty of helpful recommendations.

I was excited to come back here and see what changes were made considering I was excited when this…read morecafe was originally opened, so when I saw an ad on fb saying they would have an Mother's Day happy hr I grabbed a friend and hyped the venue up only to be disappointed. This visit was very lackluster. Now on a positive note I was excited to see there is a second dining area open which makes it more spacious to move around. The patio is a nice size seating area as well. Ki was our server. She was very helpful, friendly and welcoming. The ad on facebook stated this event was gonna start at 4p and run to 9pm. It was to have dj, giveaways, drink specials and photo apps. I didn't receive any of this. What we were told was the original $5 off on flights and $18 for flatbread and half a salad. My friend and I stayed to the 5p hr and still no menu changes or drink specials per the ad. The flight i ordered was refreshing, fruity and great sizing. The flatbread pepperoni and sausage pizza were just ok. I'm not sure when the party actually started but to not be prepared and prompt is a bad look in my opinion.

I was playing hooky this day and wanted to try someplace new…read more I love books. And the way the shelves full of novels are used to break up the space? Loved it! I went with the chorizo Benedict, and added avocado. Absolutely excellent. Though I prefer my chorizo crispier, I'm just thrilled to find it on a menu. My server recommended a couple of beverages and I really enjoyed them. Fabulous location. Interesting menu. Neat decor. I'll definitely be making a return visit.

Super cute space, kind of rustic with bookshelves and books placed throughout. They have a big bar…read moreand offer a small room for a group. Our server was great, she was friendly and efficient. They have some unique offerings, and I have been eyeing the chicken and waffles online. Shared that and Avocado Toast with no Feta one of my daughters in attendance. Had a bite of my other daughter's chorizo biscuits and gravy. I liked the pearl sugar waffle and the chicken tender, I was glad to have gotten the sauce on the side, it was too sweet for me. It was also on the Avocado toast but I loved the fresh greans on that as well as the poached egg, it was yummy. Nice space, good food, friendly service

Best Italian food I've had in a really long time. Service was excellent!!!…read more Highly recommend.

I had the pleasure of a lovely dinner with friends for my birthday here last night. We enjoyed…read moreCalamari, Caesar salad, the Sicilian style Sea Bass and the house tiramisu. The Calamari was good. But the Caesar salad, the sea bass and the tiramisu were outstanding! (see the pictures). Our server was very attentive and responsive. The ambiance is simple elegance.

Omg ever since we tried it. I have been thinking about going back…read more Honestly this place has just became my Saint Louis top 5 restaurant. First of all, great environment, offer inside and outside seating. The drink selection were amazing, their mojito was so fresh and delicious. For the dishes we ended up with the risotto, the Yukon potato, and the spicy shrimp pasta. Honestly it blew me away. The flavor and taste was right on. For people who likes more bland and simple taste it might feel a little overpowering but for someone who grew up with Asian seasoning and flavor it was like heaven. I will be back many more times because I would like to try everything on the menu and I will be inviting everyone I know to try as well! Service was great, you can tell staff are busy but they are very attentive, parking could be a little tricky but there are many places you could park down the street or just in parking lots behind Main Street and just walk to the place. Highly recommend!!!

Went here again but this time with the in-laws and D. Ordered an app of spinach artichoke dip which…read morewas really good. The chips were more like slightly toasted pita breads. Adding the dip on top made it more of little pizza bites instead. Table favorite! Rigatoni alla vodka is my favorite pasta and I've had it at multiple establishments including my own kitchen and this one wasn't anything special. I actually couldn't taste the alla vodka part at all. It really just tasted like cheesy pasta with salmon. No real flavor. I guess that's why it's not listed as a crowd favorite. Ambiance is low lit and in the main dinning area, it can get really loud so if anyone is hard of hearing, it's best to get a reservation outside as it was difficult for one in our party. It didn't help that our waitress would step two steps back away from our table and let other waiters and waitresses pass in front of her instead of behind. Street parking is horrendous but my in-laws were able to find a spot right out front. We opted for the parking lots in the back as we don't mind walking a bit. It did rain a bit but we had an umbrella.

Totally recommend! I've been to many restaurants in Germany,…read moreEurope, Italy.. Napoli 2, has it all: Ambience, great food, awesome presentation, most importantly...service is outstanding!

Evening service atmosphere has dark and dim lighting and the AC will be on! Come with a reservation…read moreas this place gets packed all the time. Walkins still welcome but you could wait over 40mins in the cramped lobby that is not a waiting area. The food is undeniable so that keeps folks in the door. The portions are excellent and the price is upscale but due to the service because you can get a similar meal across the street for half the price. Their wine and spirits selection is great and this place has amazing staff who can walk you there the entire evening. I recommend asking for the specials in writing because their is one for every category on the menu! This place is great for upscale birthdays, date night, and corporate dining.

Noto is another reminder that great Italian restaurants can absolutely keep my pescatarian soul…read morehappy. I ordered the shrimp pasta, and it easily earns my #stlouispescatarianapproved stamp. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the pasta had a great spicy flavor. I detest a heavy pasta. This one was one was perfect! We sat at the bar instead of a table, and I actually preferred the more relaxed atmosphere. We also shared a pizza that had a perfectly crisp crust. Lil brother got the pork chop (I'll take their word for it, I don't eat meat), and we finished the meal with affogato, which was a great way to end dinner. So glad I finally made it here. Noto is another reminder that great Italian restaurants can absolutely keep my pescatarian soul happy. I ordered the shrimp pasta, and it easily earns my #stlouispescatarianapproved stamp. The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the pasta had a great spicy flavor. I detest a heavy pasta. This one was one was perfect! We sat at the bar instead of a table, and I actually preferred the more relaxed atmosphere. We also shared a pizza that had a perfectly crisp crust. Lil brother got the pork chop (I'll take their word for it, I don't eat meat), and we finished the meal with affogato, which was a great way to end dinner. So glad I finally made it here.

We do a double date with some friends every month and this spot is near their house. They highly…read morerecommended it. We're not usually Italian foodies but....oh my god. This place was amazing. I've been recommending it since. We spared none and got literally too much food because we couldn't decide what we wanted. And no shame. I'm so glad we did. We shared appetizers, a salad, pizza, and a pasta. And woah. Everything we tasted was fantastic. I don't think there's anything bad on the menu. If you're looking for a dinner spot, look no further. Great cocktails as well. Highly, highly recommend.

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!