I went here for a birthday treat one of my best friends took me and it's a small place inside not…read morevery big but they make up with the food! Very stuffed plate I got shrimp potatoes and extra corn and egg the service was very decent very happy people which is always good every food came up within :15 mins which was quick to me I enjoyed it not one complaint everything was fresh would definitely come back again to try something different as I always do shrimp!

Black owned & operated establishment. Doubles as Crawling Crab during evening hours 4-10pm. Plenty…read moreof parking as well as seating inside. Food was tasty but be patient as it takes a while to prepare. Lobster was delicious; well seasoned. There's a $2 upcharge for substitutions (even if you opt to exclude an item that comes with your meal selection). Although tasty, I wish the meal included more seafood & less potatoes. I would suggest to management that the dining area & restrooms be attended to regularly. A few more trash cans placed in the dining area would be helpful as well. Worth a try. ~Christy

@shish_kabobhouse 322 Taylor Rd, Hazelwood, MO 63042…read more Good time, good food, even better company! Halal family friendly place with something for everyone. #stlhalalfoodie #stlhalalfood https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZHG4YLKvPf/?igsh=MXM3Ymw0djMxaGdtYg==

I met my mom here for lunch in a whim and was blown away at the service, the freshness of the food,…read moreand how cozy the place was. Their menu is huge-- they have something for everyone. I'm writing this review after I finished my meal, so I don't have a pic of my plate--I wanted seconds but I was stuffed! I scored the chicken shawarma plate with salad and a side of fries (because, balance :) ) and was very pleased. I will definitely be back.

Me and my two youngest kids decided to try Hendel's for the first time since resturant suggestions…read moreon google maps told me it was only 7 minutes from my house! They definitely did not disappoint! From the moment our food came out, everything smelled amazing. I ordered the cheeseburger and fries with the spinach dip, and I absolutely loved the homemade chips that came with it. My kids got kids' meals and enjoyed their food as well. I also ordered a chicken Philly to-go for my son since it was his birthday, which made the visit even more special. Emma was our server, and she was very nice and attentive throughout our meal. I also loved that they have patio seating it's such a nice option, especially on a beautiful day even though we did not sit outside the patio seating we wanted was not open that night. I also liked how they had merchandise to buy while in the restaurant like tees, sweatshirts,bottles of wine . They also cook books for sale in their resturant by another shop we had recently been to called Made by Lia. That was definitely a nice community touch to show how close the area is to their companions! In addition, we had a great first experience and will definitely be back with the rest of the family!

If Hendel's were a character, it would be Hagrid: enormous warmth, big portions, an old house…read moreyou're glad exists, and not much interest in refinement. The building does a lot of the work here: an old place sitting in the middle of Old Town Florissant's residential blocks, with a bar, a dining room, a porch, and a patio we didn't get to use (next cool evening, we will). It's charming, and a real asset to that neighborhood. It is also loud. Old plaster, hard surfaces, not enough hung on the walls to absorb any of it. The old fashioned was solid, sweeter than I prefer. Appetizers were the low point: toasted ravioli thick and hard enough to qualify as gum scratchers (filling was fine), flatbread middle of the road. Then the kitchen found its footing. Parmesan-encrusted chicken won the table, with a nice rice-orzo pilaf and green beans that weren't overcooked. The Jameson whiskey burger came blue cheese, bacon, crispy onions, glaze, brioche, and ate dry (although ordered medium): too many rich flavors, nothing acidic to cut through them. Burnt ends mac and cheese was good and rich, but the brisket wasn't tender as I had hoped. We caught a night with only one dessert (a moist Lemon Sunshine cake that tasted like a Dreamsicle) and ice cream to put beside it. Christy took good care of us, efficiently and strictly by the book. 3.7 out of 5 stars Punch up the apps, and bring some balance to some of the entrees and this would bring up my rating to the low 4s. Bring the relatives who flinch at a menu. Acid somewhere on the plate, tender brisket, ice cream by the cake, and something soft on those walls would move this up quickly.

It was a Friday during Lent and I went to Delmar Public House to enjoy their Fish & Chips. Well,…read morethat didn't happen. In addition to their regular menu, DPH always has a Weekly Special Menu. Once I saw what the weekly special pasta was, I had to have it. I am a huge fan of Smoked Salmon and they did theirs in house. The pasta not only had the smoked salmon, it also had sautéed red onion, a tangy European style cream cheese sauce and cavatappi pasta with fried cappers and fresh dill. The cream sauce was perfect. It was just a light covering, enough for flavor without being overwhelming. As always, the portion was healthy, so I had leftovers for the next days lunch. I enjoyed it chilled and it was like eating a cold pasta salad. DPH always gets bonus points from me for having eco-friendly to-go vessels. My adult beverage of choice for the seafood pasta, was a glass of Pinot Gris. I prefer a Grigio, but they only had the Gris. Gris is fairly similar to Grigio. I always say, it's like a first cousin, once removed. Service is always top-notch. It doesn't matter if you are sitting at a table or the bar, you'll be treated right.

Never disappointed at this establishment! Gin and tonics were refreshing on a hot night. Menus just…read morechanged for fall. We enjoyed shepherds pie ( now with Yukon gold mashed potatoes on top).. delicious! Hubby enjoyed the Romesco steak kabob, cooked med rare and delicious. Both entrees served with small Caesar salads--just enough! Service was excellent as usual, just enough checking in on us to make sure all was good. Mark and staff are a well oiled machine. Kudos to waitstaff and bartender! A step above the rest! Busier in dining room as evening progressed but not so loud that we could not converse. Great place to eat any day of the week! Appreciate all of you!

Local legend IYKYK. Cod sandwich. The lady working here is always nice. Cash only…read more Be prepared to walk in and smell the grease, but walk out with the most amazing fish sammy you could imagine.

This place has been in Madison for many years! They are well known for great fish! I love the…read morefish sandwiches that they serve! I have been eating them for most of my 70 years!

I brag about two things in my life.. one I'm a half-Brit/half American, so I will try anything…read moreBritish. The other part about me is that I'm proud of being Southern.. and I mean southern. Mississippi/Louisiana raised. So one thing I do know is cajun food. So I stepped in with very high expectations, as I learned the chef is from New Orleans and you know that means for my reviews. I go twice as tough as usual on my reviews. And even being southern, the description of the Seafood Burger surprised me.. so I just had to. The specialty is the Seafood burger... so how could I not? Me, I probably couldn't tell you everything in it.. so let's just tell you what wasn't.. It wasn't.. "cajun" I dont know, it was one of those where I enjoyed it as seafood cuisine, even southern seafood cuisine, but it didn't stand out to me as being Cajun Cuisine. It was **Very good** seafood cuisine, yes, but there's a difference between the southern seafood and cajun food. I'm going to be a bit generous, even though it wasn't quite what I was expecting, and say this could and should be a 4* eatery, but until I manage to taste the CAJUN part of the Cajun Kitchen, I can't get it that high in the rankings. As for the ambience of the place., it's a quick pick up location (sorta like you'd hope for a food vendor or food truck in New Orleans in the Central Business district (aka, the CBD)) so nothing really pops out and can give you an ambience score. Update: went back later, figuring, I'll try again and see if it works this time.... And while the shop is still listed as being there, it's operating hours were showing it should be open, and the food truck was in the parking lot, but the door was locked up and nobody was around, so I can't hope for any improvement.. and as such gotta drop it down to 3*'s from the 3.5 it was at.

The yaka mein SLAPS. Cajun Kitchen is the only place in STL I've seen that offers it on their menu,…read moreand the owners are NOLA natives. So you know this place is legit. They also have a food truck, so be on the lookout for it during food truck season (March-November). The brick-and-mortar is a small-ish space, looks to be mostly takeout, but there is a really cute table you can sit at and dine in. That's what I did. I got a bowl of gumbo and a bowl of red beans & rice to go as well, and the prices and portions are fair. The owners are super friendly and laid back to boot.

The new place for March is this soul food restaurant.!!! There was a food truck in the parking lot…read more It drew my attention to the restaurant! I found this gem driving in the area. Since approaching the place on a Tuesday afternoon, it's wasn't that busy. Nor was their a line. An order for honey hot wings/salad/toast and a drink was placed by me!! Let me tell you it was presented well and it didn't take long!!! This is now my new spot to go!!

Food is great. Black owned place and I love to support them. Great food and I highly recommend.read more

Bought these Biscoff cheesecakes yesterday and was eating one on my way home when my daughter…read morenoticed the handwritten date on the package. The label clearly has 8/11-8/15 written on it, and I purchased these on August 19. I immediately called Big Amiee to ask about it. Her son answered the phone and then put her on the phone. I explained that the cheesecake had a date of 8/11-8/15 written on the label and that I had just purchased it on August 19. I was told that the numbers written on the cheesecake were not an expiration date, but numbers used by the business. I'm sorry, but 8/11-8/15 sure looks like a date to me, especially when the cheesecake was sold to me on August 19. If that date has another meaning, I would have appreciated an explanation or some type of documentation showing what it represents. What really disappointed me was the customer service. There was no apology, no offer to replace the cheesecake, and no refund. I simply felt like my concern was dismissed. Mistakes can happen, but how you handle a customer's concern matters. Unfortunately, after this experience, I will not be returning. I'll also be posting the picture of the label so everyone can see the date for themselves and make their own judgment.

I was in the area when I saw something that said snacks. I didn't think it would have food to fill…read moreyour stomach with! Upon entering, I was greeted by the owner. Having only 10 minutes to spare it was a quick meal indeed! I was informed that with the Big Amie nachos you choose two bags of your choice of chips and the nachos would be done within a couple of minutes! Having only ten minutes to spare (this was done in less time)! And was it good indeed! I was informed that she was open from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm! Will definitely be coming back to enjoy all of what she has! The nachos were extrmely good and light! And who doesnt love a photo wall!!! The inside was very neat. I dont believe there was a place to sit. I will be back soon! It was extremely quick and easy to order!!

My wife and I stopped in on a Sunday eagle watching trip. They were having a $13 Sunday buffet…read more I'm not usually a buffet fan, but this was really good and I got to try several entrees and salads. They were all great. Fried chicken- crispy and hot. Boneless ribs- great, really good sauce. Vodka Penne- really good, Chicken in lemon and caper sauce- fantastic. Plenty of vegetables on the buffet and a good assortment of deserts. Also $5 Bloody Mary's and Mimosa's. Our waitress was attentive and cleared our plates quickly while we headed back to the buffet for deserts. She kept our drinks filled and asked if we needed anything. The restaurant was full, we had a short wait, without reservations, but pretty much every table was full. Most of the patrons were the "after church" family crowd (assumption on my part). We got the scoop on the owners from 2 elderly women sitting at the table next to us. The had been there many times and were making food suggestions- that's why I opted for the buffet. If you had been to the restaurant when it was The Fin Inn, you'll see they kept the aquariums that line the walls. This time they have more tropical fish- cichlids, goldfish etc. The river fish and snapping turtles are gone (at least in the area I was in). Honestly, I have no idea how they're serving this quality of food for $13. 5 out of 5 stars. Highly recommend.

The previous owner of, Santino's Steak and Pasta House, didn't stay retired long. He has opened,…read moreFountain Hill Steak and Seafood House in Grafton. If you were a fan of his restaurant in Alton, you're going to love this place, because it's menu is very similar. I stopped by and took a seat at the bar. They have two entrances, one for the bar and another for the dining room. Patio seating with a good view of the Mississippi River is available and it is located off the bar area. The decor is very "retro" and will most likely be part of your conversation. While I sat at the bar, I enjoyed an Extra Dry Martini and a Manhattan. Both were good, with the Martini taking the Blue Ribbon. The menu has a good variety and the prices are affordable, too. I couldn't decide on an entree, so I thought I"d have an appetizer while I figured out what I wanted. One of the waitresses picking up drinks recommended, Lasagna Fritta. She warned me that the serving was large. OMG, she was right. It was so big, I didn't order anything else. I'll have to go back to try an entree. Actually, I told the bartender, adding a salad to the Lasagna Fritta would make a meal. The staff is friendly. Also, they offer a Sunday Brunch which I will be checking out. Grafton was in need of a good brunch restaurant.

Me: excited for crab legs Mad Crab 2: serves watery, green,…read moreflavorless nightmare $50: disappears faster than my will to live My taste buds: file a formal complaint with the FDA I've had seafood from gas stations that tasted better. GREEN MEAT. WATERY. NASTY. I am beyond offended. Do not eat here unless you enjoy paying to cry into a cocktail of disappointment and sadness.

Enjoyed the Seafood Bag Special , I added extra pork sausage !! Upped the spice level with the…read moreTriple Threat and added Cajun FriesGreat Service, food and spice!!!