I loved the vibe of this place. It has a very chill lounge vibe - dark, moody, sophisticated. The…read moreoutdoor seating was cute with the candles. They had a vast menu of alcohol - we ended up getting a few glasses of wine. Unfortunately, they were not offering food on the day we went, but they partnered with next door, where we were able to order food - which was also really good. It was not busy when we went so our server had all attention on us. We had prompt refills and regular check ins. Overall, an awesome spot to grab a chill glass of wine with a friend :)

I met up with a friend of mine as this place was close to where she was for the evening. Being as…read morethough I had never been here, I jumped at the chance. I arrived at 10:30 and it was packed. My friend was already waiting and managed to snag a two-top.bit took quite a while before a server came and gave us menus and water. When she came back around, we both got the Violet letter (mezcal, crème de violet, citrus, and lemon. Here's where things took a turn.... For two drinks and with no exaggeration, it took well over a half-hour if not longer to get them. Minute after minute passed by where we watched the other tables get their drinks and we had to wait forever and a day for ours. By the time we got ours, I wasn't even in the mood. Of course it didn't help that the kitchen was closed, so we had no food to go with it. The drink itself was smoky, so smoky that it overpowered the rest of the ingredients in the drink, although I tasted hints of violet. Overall, the experience could have been better. I'm willing to give this place another shot, but maybe at a different time when it's not so busy.

After making a reservation, I heard on social media that this place may be closing soon, but there…read morewas no indication of that on the restaurant's website or in-house. We arrived right on time for our reservation, stood for quite a few minutes in a half-empty house before being seated, then waited a very long time between visits from our apparently over-stretched waitstaff. The first cocktail I chose wasn't available; nor was the first entree. I settled on the "red wine flight", and it arrived in three glasses. The server recited their names, but I didn't catch them. Food was middle of the road. A smoked sirloin sandwich was tasty, though rather well-done. And the order of "salmon cakes", which the menu says is made of "smoked salmon, roast corn, tomato, cucumber, creme fraiche, and capers" was in fact just one cake (not cakes!), smaller than a hockey puck (about 1/2" thick max) and seemed to be made of canned fish, not the bright orange of smoked salmon. It was accompanied by five thin slices of cucumber and three or four halved grape tomatoes. No corn, no capers. It was so boring, and an overpriced disappointment at $23. If this Bridge is actually closing and focusing on the event space, they've gone out with a whimper. And if they're actually continuing service, I hope they get the food a little closer to the menu descriptions. Our drinks and water glasses were empty for long stretches. Our server was very pleasant and polite, but must've had way too much to do.

The seating was upstairs. It was very dark. Hard to read the menu without a flashlight from the…read morephone. The service was great. Attentive wait staff. The food- 3 of 4 of us said it was just ok. The other really liked theirs. We had 2 different pastas & 2 different sandwiches. Calabrian carbonara & citrus fettuccine. They were both kinda bland & not much flavor. Large portions. Wagyu reuben & smoked french. The reuben was a hit. The smoked french was too smoky. We had the pumpkin ricotta appetizer. It was pretty tasty. And the caesar was a large portion & decent flavor.

Tucked slightly off the beaten path in St. Louis is a place called Blood & Sand, and finding it…read morefeels like an intentional part of the experience. On a street filled with restaurants you might think you're in the middle of the dining district. Then you turn off that main strip and you're walking into what feels like an industrial corridor, suspiciously empty. If you didn't know better, you might assume you were about to stumble into a secret society event. Once inside the transformation is immediate. A bar that feels both intimate and inviting. The space somehow blends old-world Italy with hints of Eastern European charm -- romantic without being pretentious. I began with Pierogies -- delicate and comforting -- followed by a deeply rich French Onion Gratinee that set the tone for what was to come. The Braised Short Rib Poutine was indulgent in the best possible way, layers of flavor stacked on pure comfort. The highlight of the evening was the Senku Australian Wagyu Flank Steak, perfectly prepared and worthy of being the centerpiece of the night. My companion for the evening dined on the Oysters, Arugula Salad, Tuna Carpaccio, as well as the Senku Australian Wagyu Flank Steak. And then dessert: a dark chocolate torte finished with gold leaf -- dramatic, decadent, and exactly the right ending. One of the unexpected pleasures of the evening was the open view into the kitchen. Watching the chefs work is like watching choreography -- precise, efficient, artistic. I'm sure they don't always enjoy being observed but it's impossible not to admire the craft. Somewhere during the evening it occurred to me that "Blood and Sand" was ironic and fitting for the circumstances of my visit. History tends to use it when passion becomes spectacle and not everyone is playing the part they auditioned for. Blood and Sand is the kind of place that doesn't announce itself loudly, it hides in plain sight waiting to be discovered.

Trying hard to be a culinary star, but falls flat on both food and experience…read more Historic high-ceilinged setting that hasn't been fully restored, decor also leaves something to be desired. Unfortunately despite the establishment having a tasting menu and using culinary language, the food was a hodgepodge of elements that worked and elements that did not. None of our dishes earned 5/5 and none were memorable taste wise. With a hefty price tag to boot there are better places to go in St. Louis. We had two drinks, one was watery and one was delicious (pictured).

Lovely, intimate ambiance and incredibly friendly service! The bartender was super attentive and…read moremakes a mean Sazerac. I liked that there was a wide selection of non-alcoholic cocktails as well.

Cocktail dreams are made of …read more.... @thepassportcocktailbar is quickly becoming one of my favorite spots to slip away for a drink. Earl's Fever Dream -- their genius spin on an espresso martini, infused with lavender -- let me tell you, it's absolutely one of my favorite cocktails in all of St. Louis. It's smooth, it's floral, it's bold, and it's got me dreaming about my next visit. If you're into unique sips with a little edge and a whole lot of vibe, you need to add Passport Cocktails to your list.

Scarlet's Wine Bar -- Wuthering Heights, But With Cocktails…read more Had Emily Brontë given Catherine and Heathcliff access to Scarlet's Wine Bar, Wuthering Heights might have been a significantly happier book. Forget wandering the moors crying out for your tortured lover. Get yourself to the patio, order a cocktail, and pull yourself together. Scarlet's is a hidden gem with just the right amount of romance and charm. It's perfect for a light lunch, a romantic dinner, or an afternoon spent dramatically staring into the distance while wondering why Heathcliff hasn't texted back. Start with the cocktails, which arrive mixed to perfection in beautiful, classic glassware. These are not drinks served in some unfortunate tumbler. These are the sort of glasses Catherine Earnshaw would have dramatically clutched while declaring, "I am Heathcliff!" before ordering another round. Then comes the food. The watermelon salad is out of this world--fresh, bright, and absolutely delicious. Frankly, there would have been considerably less misery at Thrushcross Grange had someone simply served everyone a proper salad. Follow it with the pear and prosciutto pizza. Sweet pear, salty prosciutto, crispy crust--layers of flavor almost as complicated as Catherine and Heathcliff's relationship, but with a much more satisfying ending. And then... The blueberry cheesecake. Light. Fluffy. Dreamy. As soft as the clouds drifting lazily above Scarlet's patio--and considerably less ominous than the clouds hanging over the Yorkshire moors. The staff is fantastic: warm, friendly, attentive, and thankfully no one appears to be harboring a decades-long revenge plot against another family. But the real star may be the patio. Sit outside. Order another cocktail. Let lunch stretch shamelessly into the afternoon. Watch the clouds roll by. Discuss lost loves. Curse the cruel hand of fate. Or just order another piece of cheesecake. Scarlet's Wine Bar is romantic, charming, delicious, and wonderfully relaxed. So forget Wuthering Heights. For one glorious afternoon, make it Wuthering Delights. Heathcliff! Heathcliff! ...I'll be on the patio.

Scarlett's is a beautiful wine bar located in Central West End, with both indoor and outdoor…read moresitting. The have a wide variety of drinks and wines, as well as a tapas inspired food menu. I really enjoy their goat cheese salad, as well ad their hugo spritz and white sangria. Some food items are a bit overpriced, but overall a solid wine bar.

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.

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!

Such a cute little space! It was really well decorated, I came on a Thursday night and we found a…read moretable easily. The girl that came to wait on us was super nice too. If I'm remembering correctly, I got the apricot fizz and it was delicious. I would definitely come back here. I had a great vibe.

I came here on a date and have come back often since. I love bringing my friends who enjoy a good…read morecocktail. They have such an incredible menu, but I always seem to stick with the same drink. I can't wait to try Pagan next door.

Such a unique space. Finding out that this was an extension of Pagan Wine Bar was so interesting!…read moreIt feels like I've stepped into a dark, European space that serves aesthetic, delicious drinks. I ordered the Blue Skies and it was very floral. The blueberry soda added a nice balance, but highlighted the floral notes in the drink. Not something I would likely get again. Service was fast when we were seated, but we felt forgotten about as the crowd picked up. It was very busy on a Saturday night, but still a great time!

Pagan Wine Bar is situated in the Central West End, not far from Euclid and Lindell. Parking is…read moreeasier the later it is at night. I ventured to this bar for the first time three years ago and am now a more frequent customer with my beau. On weekends, Phil is the expeditor while the sole bartender, Ed, creates magical drinks from behind the bar. Seating is very limited with no reservations, so bear that in mind. Also, the last call ends promptly at 1:00 AM, and 1:30 AM is the absolute cutoff for finishing up your experience there. Every drink I have had there has been excellently crafted and consistently good. It is pricey but worth it. My only critique would be the gender-neutral bathroom. It could use some love and a deep clean, but otherwise, it is a great place for a nightcap.

The best kind of cocktail bar: moody ambiance and made from scratch drinks but lacking insane…read morelevels of pretension. The two bartenders here were as knowledgeable as they were friendly. I had two delicious cocktails but, more importantly some deep conversation with strangers.

Great tacos…read more Wish they had more as far a kid options go. Like a bean and cheese. And also leave out the generic looking Pace Picante salsa from the kids quesadilla. Tacos themselves are really good. Pollo asada is great. Carnitas is also solid. Outdoor seating unless you wanna take the food inside to Union station. And unfortunately the outdoor benches are targets for birds. Person the counter was friendly and food was quick - we were the only ones in line. Worth a visit.

I'm kind of surprised this is the only quick option available, but it seemed like a decent option…read more The staff was friendly and there were plenty of tables to eat at. The food was subpar. The chips and taco shells were stale and the fillings were not that flavorful. Fortunately, the prices were ok.