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    Colombo's Cafe & Tavern

    3.8 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 9:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    Divey
    Casual
    Loud
    Good for groups

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    Steven B.

    After several return visits, to enjoy more of their outstanding chicken wings and fries, I finally came back and tried a burger. OMG - they are equally as good as their wings. Colombo's definitely serves up some delicious bar grub. I am a big fan of jalapeños, so it was an easy choice of what burger to select for my lunch. The Lava Burger, with its fried jalapeños, bacon and caramelized onions on top of a 1/2 lb. burger with a smear of chipotle mayo was the winner. The kitchen crew prepared it to my medium rare request perfectly. The toppings blended together and added so much flavor, that I didn't even miss having cheese on my burger. My fries were super crisp and lightly salted. Dipping them in some ketchup made them the perfect side for my burger. Colombo's has a good variety of draft beers with the majority of them be craft beers. They also, make good cocktails if that if your preferred adult beverage. The service is attentive and friendly, it has never disappointed me. Craving burgers and wings? I'd recommend, Colombo's.

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    Tyler W.

    Moved to the area not too long ago and heard from some neighbors this is a spot I needed to try. Cost efficient, close, and also very good! After going multiple times, I've got to say they earned the good rep. I've gone here multiple times and ordered their nine finger wings and they were amazing both times. They had just the right amount of spice, were cooked to perfection, and coated with a delicious sauce. I've heard other things on their menu is good too, like the burger and pizza. I'll be back to try those another time. The atmosphere inside is always good, with plenty of TVs to watch the game and also a full bar and a few games. I would definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

    Money F.

    Great wings, great prices, great service!! Lots of street parking and the place is "seat yourself, no frills" The wings were saucy, just enough spice and just enough smoke. I never had any wing that was smoked, fried and sauced lol. This was a surprisingly good combo. I also tried a basket of the onion strings and the sauce was SOOO GOOD. I have no complaints.

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    Shawn P.

    Great surprise! My uncle lured me here for all the beers on tap. He said the food was good too and he wasn't wrong. Had the lava burger, chicken wings, and a side salad. Delicious. Burger cooked perfect! They also had a delicious sour on tap, Crane Tea Weiss. Yummy! Btw, there is no smoking indoors, so yeah!

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    Good staff good food great atmosphere easy get to and has a great beer selection all the time

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    The red headed girl has the best aim I've ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!! Great food, great service, great prices, great bar.

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    This is an amazing family owned spot. great service and atmosphere with a cool spot for games in the basement. gotta love it!

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    horrible customer service was really disappointed especially because my friends talk so highly of it just to get a rude bartender

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    Still a smoking venue so if you are a smoking-while-drinking night person you can still enjoy that cancer stick here.

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    Great appetizers and a good beer list. The wings are hot and crispy. Fun little neighborhood sports bar.

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    I got the Chicken Pot Pie. It was amazing! First, it came out so quick. I thought that we would…read morebe waiting for a lot longer. The pastry was light and flaky, and a perfect golden brown. This filling had lots of chunks of chicken, and the vegetables and gravy were a flavor bomb. This was the best that I've had in a long time. We went on a Saturday evening and we had to wait around 20 minutes for a table, so if you are planning to go on a busy time, definitely try to get a reservation ahead of time. Our waitress was outstanding, helpful, and kept our drinks refilled constantly. The restaurant is small(ish), but has indoor dining, a four seasons type of room, and outdoor seating. We'll be back!

    Last minute decision to go here for dinner as we hadn't been in a while. Lots of full tables but…read moreit was unseasonably hot so no one sitting outside. We were seated quickly and our waitress, Karen, stopped by for drink orders and asked if we had dined there before, that was an affirmative. Karen was no nonsense and efficient, telling us about the special and answering questions about the pot pie. We happened to be seated next to a table from someone I knew, so we didn't have to pretend not to stare at the food they ordered, lol. We just talked about all that we ordered. Their Piccadilly fish looked amazing as did the rib special. I ordered the chicken pot pie, I had been thinking about it, and craving carbs to boot and it didn't disappoint. Karen informed me that it had lima beans and corn, so I wasn't shocked by that. Came in a bowl draped with puff pastry. Pastry was flaky and lightly browned, the base was creamy with lots of chicken chunks, carrots, corn, and lima beans. I haven't had lima beans before and I liked them. I had ordered the soup of the day, Tuscan white bean that sounded great, but I thought it was just ok. Husband ordered the fried chicken with slaw and mashed potatoes. The chicken was HOT! I enjoyed the leg piece I snagged off his plate, the breading is thin and adhered well to the chicken, the slaw was creamy, I didn't try the potatoes. Great home-style food, nice atmosphere, efficient service. Try the pot pie!

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    Fried Chicken - ample portions, great green beans, marvelous mashed potatoes, good gravy, and crispy tasty fried chicken...
    Fried Chicken - ample portions, great green beans, marvelous mashed potatoes, good gravy, and crispy tasty fried chicken...
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    4.4
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    Wow! Delish!!! We did not get any pictures but we ordered…read morejust the regular burger and the gooey garlic burger. The gooey burger was SO good! I ate it too quickly. I wish there was more meat because the patties are smaller but it was so good! We ordered a side of fries and cheese sauce and they were good too. I wanted to try the garlic aoli but thought the burger was enough garlic (I was wrong!! I should have gotten it!) We got the Carmel crunch shake and it was so good too! The restaurant has plenty of room and they have games to play which is fun! The tables are large so plenty of room for eating and games. We enjoyed the tap selection too. This restaurant has it all! We will definitely be back.

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    Gooey garlic burger, classic burger, rip fries, cheese sauce, gooey butter cupcake
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    Good Company

    4.5
    (175 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    For a cocktail bar, I give this place 5/5 stars. The alcoholic and alcohol free cocktails are…read moredelicious and the vibe is immaculate. I particularly like how the menu has illustrations of the cocktails so you know how they are served. Plus everything is seasonal! For food, I give it a 4/5. The appetizers, including the cauliflower, onion rings, and poutine are excellent but the entree menu is limited to mostly sandwiches and I've found the entrees just ok-to-good for the price. It's easy to walk in for lunch but I recommend a reservation for dinner to avoid the chaos!

    I've had several recommendations for this spot from friends and colleagues. I finally had the…read moreopportunity to stop in for brunch. I'm disappointed that it took me so long to make my way here. They won me over with the tiny dedicated parking lot. At my big age, difficult parking situations are a turn off and I will go home if I can't get reasonable parking. I was able to snag a space in the lot and headed in. The space is a bit dark with rich sage, brass, and terracotta. There are several hanging plants making it an inviting place. The bar has plenty of comfortable seating and cozy tables if you decide to bring some friends. Caleb was our server during our visit. He was an absolute delight. He made excellent cocktail suggestions. He looked after our group without being overly doting. Just a gem of a human. We tried approximately 9 cocktails during our visit. Did I mention we were at brunch! I highly recommend the peach bite and the Side Car. Every cocktail is thoughtfully made and well executed. They offer a small brunch menu along with the regular menu. I usually always get chilaquiles when they are available. But today the ruby trout and grits sounded perfect. This dish was amazing!! The trout was thin with crispy skin. The grits were creamy and delicious. The dish is topped with a house made radish pico and salsa macha. We also ordered a breakfast sandwich that was paired with the crispiest breakfast potatoes I've ever had. The burger and fries are also a good option. The seasoning on the fries is next level. The brunch menu has a sticky toffee roll that is a perfect size for sharing or not. Salty sweet fork tender cinnamon roll. Lastly, the deviled eggs were a group favorite. I am a big fan of Passenger Chili Crisp. If you are unfamiliar please look them up! It's hands down the best chili crisp I've ever had. It's locally made here in STL and can also be found in several dishes at restaurants around town. The eggs were creamy with the right amount of tang from the mustard. The chili crisp made these deviled eggs easily top five best I've ever had! Planning to stop in again soon for happy hour with more friends

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    "Cinnamon roll" dessert! Amazing
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    Carnivore

    4.3
    (656 reviews)
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    (527 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Excellent cocktails - both interesting and reasonable priced (IMO). Food was also tasty…read more Wandered in here for lunch after moving a friend on a Saturday, seating at the bar readily available. Parking lot in rear.

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    Inside Dining Seating
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    Bacon fat fries
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    Coffee & cardamom old fashioned
    Smash Em’s Burger Bar

    Smash Em’s Burger Bar

    4.5
    (71 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    The BF and I came here for date night and also stayed for amateur comedy hour…read more A small dive bar in south city with friendly employees and a limited cocktail menu. The worst aspect is the ventilation which needs much work. We came out smelling so greasy and smokey. We seated ourselves and waited a minute for our waitress to assist us. She kept saying she was new, that it was like her second day or something and didn't quite know the menu. She also didn't know how to make a drink, with that being the case why are you allowed to make any cocktails. If you have a limited cocktail menu but an extensive bar selection you would think their cocktail specials were on point. Nooooo. The BF tried a margarita special and it was awful. I tried a special crafted cocktail that was cool that our waitress asked the guy bartending to specially make because she had no clue about what I was talking about. I hate going to a spot where I make drinks better than the bartenders on hand and that's your job. The BF ordered the the garlic burger and I ordered the Korean wings which NEVER came out because our waitress forgot to order them. So I shared food with the BF. The burger was extremely underwhelming, not seasoned at all. How do you specialize in burgers and mess that up. The best item we ate was the fries and the comedy show was good. I love dinner and entertainment. We are burger enthusiast and if this what your restaurant specializes in I expect to be wowed. We saw all the social media hype surrounding this place and were so excited to try them. To find out it was ALL just hype is a real let down. No we will not be returning, the burgers and service speak for themselves.

    Rip Tres Equis; Bienvenidos Smash Em's…read more After much anticipation and an impromptu visit, I was finally able to check this place out. They're known for their smash burgers and seasoned fries. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the food bc I had dinner plans, but I did stay for a couple drinks. They have a great selection of spirits and cocktail specials. My friend got a tequila sunrise, so I followed suit. The pour was quite generous, I must say, and I'm def not complaining. The drink was smooth, with the perfect amount of tequila and sweetness. The bartenders working were both friendly and sociable. The vibe was relaxed and is a great alternative when things get too crazy at the dam. While I only got drinks, I'll for sure be back. The smells alone (all good of course) will have you lingering back!

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