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    Broadway Oyster Bar

    4.4 (2.8k reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)
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    Outdoor seating

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    Gumbo and crawfish etouffee
    Claralyn B.

    Cajun food is delicious at Broadway Oyster Bar! We each ordered a cup of the gumbo that was served with a small cornbread muffin too. Really good flavor from the andouille sausage and peppers. I ordered Aunt Hattie's crawfish etouffee which was full of crawfish, celery and bell peppers. I really like the spices too. My boyfriend ordered the catfish platter. It was a large portion of fish and tasty except the batter was fried too hard. Our entrees also were served with the small cornbread muffins too. Our server Lauren was very responsive and checked on us several times. Restaurant was not crowded and we were seated immediately upon entering the bar area. Atmosphere is lower lighting and lots of Cajun decorations and some from St. Louis too. Bathrooms are individual stalls decorated with Cajun and Mardi Gras items. They are having a band play tonight on the patio so we didn't sit there and avoided the $12 cover.

    Christy D.

    Pit stop... I will return but I had a need and they met it. Convenient, location and promise to return Caesar's salad & crawfish bisque. A very eclectic menu but I will begin here. Located right off the express way, close to the stadium and Soulard. The menu is vast and the options all look amazing and delicious. The ambiance is honkie tonkie, rustic without western wear. Lots of music memorabilia. Inside dimly lit but outside is a vibe. I shall return. The service was what it was. Nothing missing, nothing broken

    Timira M.

    Came here for a quick dinner. I'm glad I made a reservation because the host was acting like this place was packed on a Friday around 7pm. I told him I made a reservation and than his tune suddenly changed. He cleaned off a table and we sat down. Not sure why he initially said that because this place wasn't even that crowded or busy. Anywhere we sat down and ordered our food. We got a garlic cream shrimp pasta, salami sandwich, and catfish nuggets as an appetizer. The good was good. The pasta had a slight kick to it which I enjoyed. I'll try to come back and try new menu items. Can finally say I've been here before. As always until next time...

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    Ted S.

    Came to St Louis on business and had to mix in a little pleasure. Never would have thought our first night's meal would have been some Cajun Creole food in St Louis style BBQ Country We were so pleased with our decision as their food rivaled anything in New Orleans. As an avid oyster lover, never would have guessed we would have the option for charred grilled oysters in Missouri. We demolished those in minutes and quickly moved on to our entree I ordered the jambalaya and the size the spices we're so flavorful. The shrimp was on point and the chicken almost tasted like seafood plus the andouille sausage was spicy without being too hot. They nailed the texture and firmness of the rice and highly recommend My wife went with the sampler platter and it was hard to tell between the etouffee, red beans and rice, gumbo, or jambalaya which was the best. I know tough decision to choose from but that was a slam dunk that we highly recommend! Walking throughout the establishment you could tell it totally had that Voodoo deep New Orleans vibe going on that makes you feel like it belongs in the French Quarters If you're ever in the Lou and in the mood for some good Creole Cajun food, this is the spot!

    Savanna M.

    Dawn was a great server, very friendly and attentive. The steak was cooked to perfection but could've done better on the flavor, the mashed potatoes were the star of the show!! Omg so good so flavorful I recommend again and again! The Caesar salad was good and the parm garlic fries were delicious!

    Oyster Medley
    Kyle S.

    We stop in this little hole in the wall when we pass through STL and LOVE IT. We stopped in for lunch and got the Oyster Medley, Shrimp Voodoo, Cajun Fries, and Honey Chipotle Chicken Wings. Everything was super good, shrimp was cooked perfectly and the coleslaw with it is literally the best I've ever had. The fries were crunchy and soft inside (my preferred fry type 10/10). The service was good. My only complaint would be the wings were a hair over cooked (WAY BETTER than under cooked though lol).

    Kimari J.

    Revisited in May and the food was just as good as always. I even made my sister fall in love with the oysters.

    Beer garden with the roof open
    Brenda C.

    Stopped in for a few while we watched the final soccer game...not too crowded as we were outside in the beer garden before the game started...our waitress got us water and drinks right away, a perfect day!!!

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    Pamela E.

    We have always loved Broadway Oyster Bar and so today we felt like we owed ourselves a visit! We had our pup with us and so having the option to sit in the covered/enclosed and heated patio with her, made it perfect! The food is always perfection and the vibe can't be matched. Service was fine. Our waiter did a good job, just sort of lacked on the personality front. That is always super important to me and that's my reason for 4 stars instead of 5. I really tried to get her to engage but she seemed uninterested. Aside from that, everything was great!

    Florence T.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the New Orleans theme at this restaurant. There was a lot of cajun vibes as soon as you walk through the door. The walls are lined with artwork with nods to New Orleans. There is a bar first thing and they have Louisiana beers on draft. The menu is full of New Orleans food options. Crawfish, Oysters, Gumbo, and much more. I decided to try a Grinder which is a hallowed out bread stuffed with your filling of choice. Mine was sausage and shrimp. It was decent tasting but super messy. I also tried the Oysters and Crawfish Pasta which is a nod to the Crawfish Monica. I loved the effort, but the food is definitely better in New Orleans. -Service: Great- we were a large group and they did a fantastic table serving the entire table. -Reservations: Yes! They prefer not seat you until most of your party has arrived. -Outdoor Seating: There's a cute patio. -Parking: Street parking- it was challenging while we were there due to the Cardinals game nearby.

    Andrew N.

    We were passing through St. Louis on our way to New Jersey and happened to stop in on the perfect night (Monday). the oldest blues band the Soulard Blues Band were playing live. The oysters were incredibly fresh, the crawfish was well-seasoned, and the gumbo was rich and full of flavor. The service was exceptional from start to finish, with a friendly and attentive staff that made the experience even better. We definitely got lucky finding this place, and if we're ever passing through St. Louis again, this will be one of our first stops

    Jalapeño corn bread and the cajon sampler. Delicious.
    Paul K.

    OMG, this place is amazing. Crazy cool. Amazing live music. Food and drinks were fantastic. Service was super friendly. If you're in the area, check it out. If you're not in the area, make a plan to get there. It's worth the trip.

    Plain Oysters on the Half Shell
    Jillian C.

    The only place to get Oysters in St. Louis! Located in the ballpark village and views of the famous Arch!

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    Great place with live music and amazing food! I had the steak and it was A-mazing!!! And don't sleep on the bread pudding! 10 out of 10.

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    Are walk ins allowed?

    Yes, I have done a walk in with a group of 6 on a Friday night. I guess it just depends on how busy they are.

    Is the outdoor patio dog friendly?

    I can't remember if BOB allows, but I would say it is pretty tight squeeze on the dining patio and so I wouldn't suggest it. There's about a foot distance between tables and the patio is also narrow, only a few feet between table and bar area.… 

    Is there a kids menu?

    No, there is not.

    Closed until August 12?

    We were there around July 10,11. I'm sorry, I don't know their current status. Reach out to them and if they're open, and worth the visit. They are doing the Covid19 precautions seriously and the food is phenom to be sure.

    Do you currently have happy hour drink specials?

    Hi Anna, Right now, we have Happy Hour drink specials on Mondays through Fridays from 11am-6pm.… 

    Are you open for dine in?

    Yes. Check the website for days and times.

    How late is the kitchen open during the week?

    Sunday-Thursday 11a.m.-10 pm (11 pm during Cardinals night games) Friday-Saturday: 11-11

    Do you have to be 21 to dine here?

    How are the boiled crawfish this season? Do they come in frozen or alive? Also, how spicy are they? I love them on the spicier side. I visit New Orleans often, but couldn't make it down this year and am hoping this will satisfy crawfish craving!

    Was the bar ever called Burkhardt's?

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    “A few favorites are the BBQ shrimp, Shrimp Voodoo tacos, Shrimp & Wild Mushroom Pasta, & Alligator Cheesecake.”

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    4.2(1.2k reviews)
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    Peacemaker Lobster and Crab was absolutely amazing. We ordered a ridiculous amount of food because…read morethere were so many things on the menu we wanted to try, and somehow, nearly everything we ordered was a hit. We started with Stella on tap, which just felt appropriate while visiting St. Louis, especially after touring the nearby Anheuser-Busch brewery. It was easily one of the freshest Stellas we've ever had. For food, we tried the lobster mac and cheese, lobster bisque with pieces of lobster, a pound of steamed crab legs, fried green tomatoes, and the warm lobster roll. The lobster roll was phenomenal. We shared it, but I honestly could have eaten the entire sandwich myself. The real standout, though, was just how perfectly the seafood was cooked. Both the lobster and crab were juicy, sweet, and tender with just the right amount of chew. Nothing was rubbery or overcooked, but it wasn't soft or mushy either. I genuinely don't think they could have cooked the seafood any better. The fried green tomatoes were also cooked perfectly and something I was excited to try since you don't see them on every menu. Unfortunately, they were a little too spicy for my personal taste, so we didn't finish them, but that's definitely more about my spice tolerance than the quality of the dish. The atmosphere was another plus. It's a really cute setup with great ambiance, and our server was wonderful. We also walked right in without a reservation and had no wait at all, which has honestly been one of our favorite things about eating our way through St. Louis. Coming from California, we're used to having to plan ahead for popular restaurants, sometimes weeks in advance. Here, we've been able to discover some fantastic places without having to plan our entire trip around restaurant reservations. I will say, this was probably the most expensive meal of our trip. The one pound of steamed crab legs was $65 market price, and the lobster roll was $37 market price, so Peacemaker definitely isn't the cheapest place we've eaten. That said, considering the quality of the seafood and how much we enjoyed everything, it was absolutely worth the splurge. From the crab legs to the lobster roll to the bisque and mac and cheese, everything we tried was delicious. Combine that with the atmosphere, great service, and being able to walk right in, and this was easily one of our favorite meals in St. Louis. I'm actually hoping I can convince some of my coworkers from my training class to go back with me before I leave Missouri. I think that probably says everything you need to know about how much I enjoyed it.

    Peacemaker has been on my to-try list for YEARS, and we finally got around to trying it out on…read moreFriday night (funnily enough, right after visiting the aquarium)! The outside is very unassuming, as are most restaurants along Sidney St. in my opinion, but upon walking to the table for our reservation the first thing that caught my eye was the wooden plank ceiling which really fit the expected vibe of a seafood restaurant with more of an upscale feel. After being seated, our server brought us some water in these cool colored mason jars which added to the character of the entire restaurant. Our server was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed as she checked in quite a few times throughout our dining experience and answered our questions in full. We started off with some cocktails: the Port Royal as well as the seasonal slushie, the Yodermelon. Both of them were quite delicious, with the Yodermelon tasting exactly like a refreshing watermelon slushie; you could barely tell there was any alcohol in it! The Port Royal was very good as well and fit the seaside vibe with the rum & pineapple mixture. For the food, we got the seasonal salad which was a Tomato Salad with tomatoes (obviously) beneath a bed of arugula, peaches, pickled red onion, feta, croutons, dill, & a pistachio pesto. Although I really enjoyed all of the different flavors, I do wish the salad was mixed a little bit more as most of the pesto dressing was at the bottom which made it difficult to coat the rest of the salad as we ate. I ordered the Snow Crab Legs as my entree which came complete with a bucket & bib. The clarified butter & roasted lemon to drizzle really complimented the crab. There's something really satisfying about having to work for your food after you're already paying for it since, at the end of it all, you feel accomplished! Despite my love of crab legs, I can't help but feel like I should've ordered something else, though. They were delicious of course, but a side wasn't included despite the somewhat steep market price which meant I was left with a pile of crab legs and nothing else to snack on (besides my girlfriend's lobster roll & chips, thankfully). I was still left feeling hungry after making my way through the crab, so even a recommendation of ordering a side may have swayed me into having a more satiating meal. In short, it felt like I ordered one of the things on the menu that didn't have much character at a restaurant filled to the brim with it. I guess I was just hoping for a differentiator in the preparation or presentation that made this meal feel more unique, which I didn't really get. In summation, I was very pleased with Peacemaker Lobster & Crab and will definitely be finding my way back in the future, likely for a coveted Lobster Roll, but I will be passing on the crab legs next time.

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    4.3(6 reviews)
    4.0 mi•Dutchtown

    First and foremost/ this is NOT Mariscos El Gato. The food is not the same. There is nary a…read morebusiness name to be seen anywhere not even on the menu. It maybe called Mexa-Hondo?????? It was definitely a Mexican Honduras mash-up. So now on to the review Atmosphere: legit Central American restaurant. Good green salsa, terrible ceviche, as our friend put it, it was viscous which is never good for a fish dish much less a fresh uncooked one. The fajitas were good and large, the chicherones were not something we will ever get my husband (who likes to try new foods) again. My margarita was mid at best. Was it terrible? No. Was it good enough to make it a point to go back? Also no. And if someone could please point me to the real Mariscos El Gato I'd love to know. I miss it and we had been hoping to wow our friends with an amazing meal. :-(

    If I'm taking the time to do this there definitely was a problem. I usually just don't go back and…read morewarn friends family coworkers etc. I went years ago when they were in the Bevo Mill on Gravois and had a great experience the first time which was also Easter in 2022. We had a huge carry out order that same for Mother or Father's Day and were treated awful but I attributed it to the busy holiday crowd. However afterwards I continually saw negative reviews from African American customers. However, today my daughter and I went and the food was amazing as always and OUR server was great...let me just say that first!!!! However, the atmosphere and the demeanor and attitude of not just the Hispanic clientele but other older female servers was so blatantly rude it was SAD! POC have soooooo many other worries daily that the fact that I couldn't eat my food and enjoy my time with my adult child is crazy, especially and you're on the corner of Chippewa and Gravios...a literal melting pot. That's crazy work

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    Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

    Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

    4.3(436 reviews)
    1.9 mi•Benton Park
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    My wife and I have been to Frazer's many times for drinks. It tends to be the place we go after we…read morehave been to dinner somewhere else in the area. We had an upcoming night out, and wanted to get drinks. We figured we would finally take the plunge and just do both our meals and drinks at Frazer's. I love the neighborhood Frazer's is in. I like the general vibe of the restaurant. In the past we have had good experiences with the drinks. For us on this night the food experience fell very flat. It started with the cheese/tomato soup that I got with my burger. It was flavorless and tasted like water lightly infused with some tomato and cheese flavor. My medium burger was well done. Maybe even a step past well done, and was not edible. My wife's meal was good, but forgettable. The drinks were still good, but the poor food quality was a huge let down. The last part that dampened the mood was where we sat. They have a modest outdoor patio and then seating on the sidewalk along the front. We had put in a reservation for outdoor seating. As we walked up there was one table on the very far side of the sidewalk seating almost into a parking lot. I turned to my wife and said "I hope that isn't us." It was. It was just an awkward spot. It also mean that our server didn't check in with us that much. So overall, great spot for drinks. Really outstanding drinks. For the food though, go check out any of the dozen other establishments nearby that are better.

    This has been on my list for years, so I jumped when my bf said we were going. He made a…read morereservation for 8:45 because he said it's normally packed. We came right on time and were sat immediately. The inside was lively and buzzing. Right after we were sat, our server came to introduce himself and take our drink order. To start, we each go a Caesar salad, we split an order of calamari, and I got the flower power to drink. I was warned before hand that the drink I chose would be an "experience" but that I should enjoy it. An experience would be an understatement. The salad was good and I loved the croutons, although they were a bit tough. The calamari was quite tasty and seasoned well. As for my drink, let's just say I was NOT prepared. The drink itself wasn't the problem but more so the buzz flower that accompanied it. You're supposed to eat the flower first and then drink. It comes with a glass of prosecco as a palate cleanser but I don't feel as though it did much. I'd say that flower kicked in within 15 minutes and ultimately, that's when things took a turn. At first it felt like pop rocks in my mouth and then I started to feel awful. While the chaos was going on, I managed to eat my blackened salmon, which was delicious. The slaw was so-so and I could have done without the beans and rice. All in all, we had a lovely visit aside from the drink. Our server was fantastic, the food was top notch, and I really enjoyed the ambiance.

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