Bradden's is always a "go to" restaurant for me. By far the best lobster bisque. I actually went out of my comfort zone and had my Rueben sandwich as a wrap. I was pleasantly surprised! How tasty. I do wish they would bring back their hot bacon dressing. It was the bomb! I know in the past they have been short staffed, but we had terrific service over the holidays. read more

My family had dinner at Bradden's (aka 1818 Bistrot). on 7/11/2025. We were seated in back room. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had fans going because the AC wasn't working in that section.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress told us that the menu was limited because they had problems with their appliances and some food had to be thrown out. We ordered sandwiches with a salad. My sandwich was $16 plus an up charge of $2 for the salad. My daughters were also up charged for their salads. The sandwiches were dry no sauce, mayo etc. and barely had any lettuce or tomatoes. My chicken was overcooked. My daughter's BLT barely had any lettuce or tomato. My other daughter ordered an impossible burger which was excessively salty. People were seated at the table across the room from us. They had complained the heat. The manager came out and talked to them. She explained that the staff didn't know how to turn on the AC in our section. She came to our table and took the fan by our table and gave it to the people at the other table. She then came back to us and asked how we were doing. In the past, I have enjoyed eating at this restaurant but since they have changed ownership not so much. read more

I came to Bradden's tonight with a group of friends. Lauren was our server. Lauren was great. I know it's not easy dealing with a larger table of customers (there were 11 of us) with most of us wanting separate checks. Yet Lauren did a great job. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were sitting directly under stained glass in the ceiling with a light behind it. Very nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]However there was a definite cold draft coming from somewhere. I was shivering during the entire meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was good, but not "blow it out of the park" delicious. I had a choose 2 and had spaghetti and a side salad. The salad was pretty basic (see the picture): a little bit of cheese, a few chunks of tomato, a few slices of red onion, iceberg lettuce, and a small container of blue cheese. The spaghetti was a small crock of spaghetti and spaghetti sauce. No meatballs. Not even meat sauce. This was $10. That seems a bit pricey for what I got but definitely not as bad as other popular places where I've been. read more

Bradden's - Choose 2: spaghetti and side salad - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Friendly attentive service. The 4 of us each had a BLT, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, chicken strips and a Rueben. All excellent. There were a few items they didn't have but we weren't going to order them anyway. Generous servings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat outside along sidewalk- beautiful views of tree-lined Main Street and historic buildings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It gets busy even in the middle of the day in the middle of the week. A small wait for a table. Once the three of us were sat, a party of 5 came in about 15 minutes after us. They were busy, so I didn't expect super fast service, which is fine. We ordered the sandwich and soup/salad combo. I finished my beer before any food arrived, meanwhile the party of 5 got their whole orders and almost got our potato skins when I let the server know the skins were ours (the table said they didn't order any). I then asked when our food would be up, as the whole party of five who arrived after us got all their food. The server made a a face and looked annoyed, saying they'd be coming right up. I can understand feeling annoyed at my question if the food was really getting finished, but I was suspicious since we'd been waiting quite a while. When the food finally came, it was underwhelming. My potato soup was room temperature. The salad was just OK. A cozy interior, but that's about it. read more

I came here after work alone to enjoy a nice meal in a small business in the historic section of the town I was born in, and wasn't at all disappointed. The service was fast comparatively speaking, though I imagine it was due to the small traffic at the time. I believe something to entertain yourself with at the table would help this for them when busier. The ambiance was that of a small cottage, because that's exactly what it is; one that's nearly 200 years old. With that being said, it wasn't too cramped and being able to see into the kitchen where my food is prepared was a nice touch. That food being obviously fresh from the moment I looked at it. I had their signature burger and a German Chocolate cake though the cake was unfortunately underwhelming: I did not like the flavor of some it as it wasn't what I expected or taste buds appreciated. I recommend coming here as a couple, and definitely at night for dinner: Main Street is beautiful when lit up in the winter. read more

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First time here, and can't wait to come back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere here was so pleasant and tasteful. We sat on the patio and there was plenty of shade. Felt like I was eating in a cute, park cafe. There was live instrumental music. The vibe was just so relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a bit loud if you're sat in front of the speaker, but otherwise superb.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got the Chicken Salad Sandwich (yelpers highest reviews) and it didn't disappoint. Perfect for a summer lunch. I also got a cup of Lobster Bisque that tasted very fresh. We also got the Buffalo Chicken Wrap with fries. The fries were perfection and so was the wrap. The amount of sauce scared me at first, but it wasn't too spicy and was just the right amount. Service was quick and we look forward to the next visit! read more

Bradden's - Buffalo Chicken Wrap - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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I was here for a little bit today and had such a wonderful time. It was a nice sunny day with a bit of wind. But it was the perfect temperature with no bugs. It is so relaxing with not a big noise level. It's right on Main Street here in the historic part of st Charles. I ordered a red sangria and it was so good and refreshing. I did see guacamole bites with a strawberry sauce on the side. I had to try it and I loved it! The perfect combo! But let me just say I had the Ruben and it was delicious and filling. The fries they have are crinkle cut and they're not as crunchy as I would have liked but they were good. The staff was lovely. So fun! Will totally go again! read more

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Chef Jim does it right!!! He came and visited, and gave us some suggestions. Man oh man, did we get served a 5 star meal! Started with a couple delicious apps of potato skins and lobster Rangoon. For entree I enjoyed the chicken piccata, homemade white sauce pasta side (amazing!!), and homemade clam & corn chowder. Others in my party got cod sandwich and Reuben, both of which we were happy with! Fish sandwich had perfectly toasted bread. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance was great, super cute patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very friendly server! Prices are very reasonable. Will be back. read more

Bradden's - Chicken Picatta - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

This is a bit of a strange review I hate to give it 3 starts. The service was solid, the ambiance was nice. The food wasn't bad, but desperately in need of seasoning. I ordered the ribeye, which was too thinly sliced and definitely not the med-rare that I ordered, the sweet potato fries were cooked nicely and had a crisp to them. But, the. Overwhelming thing about the food was seasoning, by that I mean complete lack of it. I seriously don't think there's a salt shaker in the kitchen. Ok, maybe that's a bit harsh. But for the mid-market prices, there are way better choices to be had. That have decent burgers, and I've never had the other sandwiches, so I can't weigh-in on them. Don't know if this was an off night, but I was not thrilled for sure. Sorry folks. read more

Bradden's - Steamed broccoli. With no seasoning whatsoever. You know the rest.... - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Amazing food Good worker [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My friends really like it Whould come back read more

Bradden's - Friends - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

One of my favorite places to grab a bite, enjoy patio eating and do some people watching. The menus is a nice mix of quick bites, sandwiches, salads and a few daily specials. The desserts are worth saving room for. The coconut crème pie and upside down German chocolate cake are both delicious. Service is always quick and friendly. read more

Hubby treated me here last weekend for my birthday. I chose this restaurant based on their dessert menu. I called the previous day to check their hours of operation as there is conflicting data between Yelp and Google. They told me then that they were closed due to their computers not working. I called again the day we were planning to go - they confirmed they were ready for guests. I asked about the desserts and if they had all the menu options everyday - they said yes and that there would be plenty of all of them. We made here about 5pm for dinner (dinner starts at 5pm). We sat on the patio and it was a beautiful night. Definitely take advantage of this option - this is one of the best patios I've been on!!! We ordered lobster rangoon to start and it was delicious! I ordered the jumbo shrimp dinner, Hubby got the bison burger. The food was good. the dessert I went here for was the Upside Down German Chocolate Cake - sold out by 530... so I asked for Coconut Cream Pie - also sold out... I ended up on German Chocolate Cheesecake Gooey Butter Cake, Hubby got the Red Velvet Cheesecake. I thought it was good, but it was served warm which was odd to me. I took most of the dessert home and it was much better when it was room temp. Though the dessert was good, I was disappointed that the other options were not available (especially since I called right before we went to make sure they had it). The reason for the low rating is mainly service. Our server was nice, but aloof. She was also slow. We sat at the table almost 10 minutes before she took our drink order. 2 other tables came in with a different server, ordered food (apps, meal, desserts), finished them and paid before we had received our meal. Also, all of our food was only "warm", not hot. Though it had good taste, the temp combined with the slowness of the server made me think it had been sitting before getting to us. It should not take 90 minutes for dinner for 2 people.... I may go back an order a dessert to go or hang on the patio on a nice day, but I would never go back here for a dinner when I had plans after. read more

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Shopping with friends, stopped here for a bite. Always good food, today I had the Lobster Bisque and Lobster Rangoon. Both were phenomenal. Service was excellent. I'll be back. read more

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This was my second or third time eating at Bradden's after living in St. Charles for almost 20 years. The food is very good and they have a decent variety on the menu. Today I had their tenderloin sandwich with the side salad. This sandwich is huge and very tasty. I usually ad a little mayo as it doesn't come dressed with anything. The salad was just a a salad. My wife had the steak sandwich, which was cooked perfectly. She also had their sweet potato fries, which is a very generous portion. Our server was new but did a great job. One of the positive experiences about this restaurant is they have an outdoor patio with plenty of shade so even on a sunny day it's comfortable. And the fact you are right on historical Main Street in St. Charles is very cool. You should definitely check at this restaurant. read more

We enjoy lunch here from time to time, it is difficult due to the number of restaurants in the area, but our visits are always enjoyable. This time my wife has their version of chicken pot pie. It is served deconstructed style with the ingredients poured over biscuits. I had the steak sandwich with fries. It was a chilly fall day and this helped to warm us up. Service is prompt and accurate. We will be back when time allows read more

Bradden's - Chicken pot pie - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Our server actually forgot about us after taking our drink order - but fortunately she realized it, apologized several times, and provided great service from then on! She explained she was tired from pulling back to back double shifts which is understandable given nobody can get help these days. I had the chicken piccata with pasta and green beans! My husband had the blackened chicken special! Both were delicious! We plan to visit again! read more

Great lunch options - I tried the spinach salad and turkey wrap, delicious with fresh ingredients. Husband got pork tenderloin sandwich - it was huge and very tasty! read more

Great little restaurant on historic South Mainstreet in St. Charles. They have an attractive side patio for social distancing. If you're looking for a fun meal while enjoying an afternoon or evening in St. Charles, this place is perfect. read more

Bradden's - a car parked in front of a restaurant - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great patio[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great drinks Great food Great service Wishing the best to the new owners - hoping the quality stays the same. read more

First time here and definitely will make this a frequent place to visit when I'm down on Main Street. Very large and spacious patio for outdoor dining and totally took advantage of that today on this spectacular fall afternoon. We were seated promptly and greeted by our waitress who immediately took our drink order. I ordered the half pound bbq bacon cheeseburger with onion rings and it was fantastic, cooked perfectly and loaded with cheddar cheese bacon and onion rings topped with bbq sauce, and the onion rings were a delicious beer battered coating cooked to perfection Excellent service and a convenient location make this a place worth your visit. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a beautiful day and we sat outside on the patio.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was a long wait for service which I can understand these days but at some point they need to take your drink order, right? Anyway, there was a considerable wait between our seating, our drink order as well as our meal order. Kind of annoying but we were all still in good spirits because it was incredible weather outdoors. Got our food which was good. We had a big party including kids...so like 8 people. Everyone got a soda or a lemonade (not just free water) and the crazy thing is we all got refills at one point. Makes sense because we waited a while to order and get our food. While we ate, not once did our server check on us or make sure we had everything. Okay...it's busy, service is not what it used to be...whatever. We are ready to leave...our server is nowhere. I decide to flag down another server who says "Who is your server?" I think we guessed his name right but I mean, does the service team know who has "x" table. Do I need to really explain that? When the bill came I was not looking forward to waiting another long round to then provide my card so I gave him the card as soon as the bill came. I get the bill and I see 4 extra sodas added onto our bill on the bottom. An extra $12. Either refills are not free anymore or I was charged for extra items our group did not order. There is no way to tell because again...ghosts appear when we need something and there is no mention of beverages or prices on the menu (at restaurant and online). Very disappointing. Great weather, great company, okay food, terrible service and downright omission of pricing or suspected fraud. Pathetic. I wish this did not happen to me so I hope this review helps someone else. read more

I don't know if I was hungry or the food was that good, but either way, we had a wonderful lunch at Bradden's on Main Street in St. Charles. Since it was a beautiful day, we decided to take Daisy with us to have lunch. We originally went to get coffee and across the street we saw Bradden's and they had a very nice outdoor patio. She seemed to be shocked to see that we had a dog with us and acted a little flustered as to where to put us. (Come to the Central West End where every restaurant that has a patio welcomes your well behaved furbaby.) Anyway, we were both happy that they had a half and half on their menu. I got half Caesar salad and half of a BLT. He got the half bowl of chili and the chicken salad sandwich. Unfortunately, his chili came out stone cold and he had to send it back for them to heat it up. I tried it when it came back and it was very good. My Caesar salad was great and had just the right amount of dressing on it, but my sandwich took the grand prize. There wasn't anything special about it, just a regular BLT, but you were able to see all the ingredients that we on it. Would I come back here? Yes, the next time we have to go get coffee. And that's the way it is. read more

Braiddens has a quirky a nice ambience that I remember. I recall the beer being very good and I had a soup and salad when I was there. That was delicious. I'm look I'm looking forward to another meal there and I highly recommend anyone to go because it is situated beside the Katy Trail along the river. read more

Cute place on Main Street with a fantastic and HUGE patio. The service was absolutely incredible as was our appetizer of lobster rangoon. The rangoon was service with the tastiest freaking sauce in all the land! Only negatives, which unfortunately was a deal breaker for us: The buffalo chicken salad. It was the special of the day, and we asked if it was "loaded up" and we were assured it was. The salad arrived with the chicken (great flavor) tomato and some shredded mozzerella. That; I could have done at home easily. It was very disappointing for 12 bucks. I would definitely go back, but maybe just for drinks and apps on the patio. read more

My husband and I stopped in at around 3pm on a Sunday afternoon for drinks and desert. We were attracted to the patio on a beautiful day. Our order was simple....the house Pinot, a cocktail and their coconut cream pie. Our waitress was pleasant and it was a gorgeous day on the patio. We were there about an hour, so the comments about slow service are accurate, but we weren't in a rush. read more

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Cute place off Main Street in St. Charles. I got the buffalo chicken wrap and my husband got the burger. The wrap was good, the fries were nothing to write home about. My husband said the burger was okay. Granted, we did not get the favorite items off the menu. Service was excellent. Very nice people. Giving a 3 star rating because it was nothing super special, but also nothing was particularly wrong. We will probably go back at some point. read more

Bradden's - Burger and sweet potato fries. - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Nothing very exciting or inventive on the menu, but if you're looking for solid American sandwich, salad, soup fare you should leave satisfied and sated. Our small group (6) enjoyed various meals without a complaint. Kudos especially for the lobster bisque and bison burgers--the latter perfectly cooked so they retained juiciness. Service was very good--our server was attentive but not intrusive in delivering drink refills, removing finished dishes, and ensuring everyone was satisfied. On the warm Monday we visited for lunch business was pretty steady, testifying to a solid reputation for good food at a fair price. Bradden's is a comfortable spot for casual family dining or a special date night. read more

Bradden's - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful day on Main Street!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was 9 of us and we wanted outdoor seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So I called Braden's at 1130 to make a reservation for 1:30. We arrived at 1:30 and had to wait about 10 minutes because it was very crowded. No problem, totally understandable. We were seated and promptly waited on with drinks, etc. Our waitress was amazing (I wish I knew her name). We ordered apps, which were brought out in a reasonable amount of time, our main lunch ( a variety of salads and sandwiches) were also brought out hot, fresh, and timely. Our group really enjoyed their meals. Braden's is definitely one of the best restaurants on Main Street. Fantastic experience as always!!! Thank you!! read more

Outside dining right on Main Street in Old St. Charles. Great food our Amy was outstanding very professional and friendly. Definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

It was wonderful! Service and food were very good. My favorite was still their lobster bisque yum!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]As always the atmosphere is always relaxing inside and outside Ambience very nice![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] New owner is very nice read more

Outdoor seating only at this time. Casual. Dogs allowed. No one was at the hostess table so we (party of two) had to go inside to ask what to do. Seats available outdoors immediately. All tables under umbrellas which is a good thing to protect diners from light rain or falling acorns. Server was not familiar with menu. We ordered fried pickle spears as an appetizer but she told us they were round slices and VERY spicy. Pickle SPEARS we're delivered to our table...not spicy at all. Burger was just okay, slightly over cooked from the medium rare I ordered with no pink at all. Extra charge for tomatoes. Fries were just bland and under seasoned. Philly chicken sandwich was very plain. Had to request water refill finally after no one came back to refill the entire time we ate. Considering that only the patio was open, they seemed to have enough staff. We just were not thrilled with server speed, knowledge of menu or service in general. Food was basic and lacked the flavor we were hoping for. read more

Bradden's - Fried Pickles (appetizer) - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Bradden's has an adorable interior and such a cozy vibe, especially on a cold winter day after wandering around downtown St. Charles looking at Christmas lights. We all ordered the soup and sandwich special and we all loved it. The lobster bisque was our fave! I also got the French dip and it was really good! My dad got the chili and also really enjoyed it. Other favorites were the BLT and chicken salad. We sat by the fire and really enjoyed ourselves. You should definitely pay a visit if you are near downtown St. Charles! read more

Bradden's - Lobster bisque and French dip - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

Cool place but the food was just OK. I got the barbecue bacon burger and it was ver goo and very juicy but the fries were mediocre. With so many great options nearby, I'm not sure we'll go back. read more

First time trying Braden's. We were seated instantly so that was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very small resteraunt and super cute and homey on the inside, and not very loud environment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My boyfriend and I got nachos but we're not impressed. As I was eating the nachos i noticed the meat tasted exactly like canned chili. Overall, nachos were nothing exciting, and pretty boring/ sad nachos. Avocados seem like they were left out for quite some time, and although server was very nice and served us very quickly, we were given no silver wear or napkins who can eat nachos with NO NAPKINS. [[HIGHLIGHT]]we won't be back but a super cute atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Their market salad is really good and I always recommend the Buffalo chicken wrap. Their fries are always cooked crispy too.

A lovely shady spot to take a break from window shopping in old town St Charles. Inside there is a bar area, the rest of the inside dining is tight; but outside is a good sized shady area with tables and chairs to refresh. The service is prompt and friendly and the menu covers enough ground to provide something of interest to most. In my case, it was a slice of their homemade coconut cream pie that my wife and I split. Cold, flaky and yummy. A perfect shopping snack to share on a laid back shopping/strolling day. To wash the pie down, I could not resist trying their Makers Mark, peach schnapps tea and yes, it was as good as it sounds. The only thing missing was a hammock to go take a nap in afterwards. read more

Bradden's - Fresh made coconut cream pie, yes please - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri

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Food & Service we're both outstanding. Unfortunately, no masks on servers or patrons. We were the only ones who wore masks. We would love to come back but until they start taking COVID seriously we won't dine there again. read more

Was going to have done merry but decided just an appetizer and a couple of beers. Surprised the beers were served in a plastic cup at a formal indoor restaurant. Had the lobster rangoons which were small and unfortunately flavorless. Nice and prompt service. read more

This place is so awesome. Came here 4 years ago when visiting family and loved it. Came into town yesterday and was hoping this place was still open. Came by for lunch and was very happy to see it was still here. We were hoping to eat on the patio but sadly starting rain and we had to est inside. The inside was very quaint and the hostess was very pleasant. Our waiter was also very pleasant and attentive to our needs. Our glasses were always full, the empty plate removed quickly and the check was brought to us right away, yet we never felt like we were rushed. We didn't not want a big lunch so we shared an incredible order of roasted ravioli and a lunch special. The lunch special was a half sandwich and a small salad or cup of soup. We chose the tuna salad sandwich and small side salad with a yummy balsamic vinegar dressing. This was the perfect amount of food and only cost $17 plus tip. We will be back one day. read more

Bradden's - New American Near Me - Saint Charles, Missouri