We went on a Saturday right when they opened. It wasn't too busy . My server Max did a great job. Our food was delicious and it came very fast . We had the turkey club with slaw and a hamburger, and also an appetizer of Buffalo chicken dip. The wine was good also. Lovely atmosphere! read more

Love love love this place The food is so delicious. Only con is that they don't have a normal burger, but they do have pulled pork and brisket. So we ordered that and it is tasty. read more

Totally biased as we are in the wine club but the food is very good and the service is always awesome. Everyone is so nice. Love the brisket and salads. read more

Loved my afternoon at Defiance! This was my first time at this winery and I was definitely impressed. It is much smaller and more quaint than some of the neighboring wineries - much nicer for an afternoon with parents rather than my rowdy friends. Will definitely be back for a laid back weekend! read more

Cool space, great wine and food. Can't wait to be back. Last visit was a group of adults and kids and we all had an awesome time. The yard area and bags were perfect for kids to explore, run and enjoy while adults could keep an eye on them and still enjoy the wine and view. read more

Great place for wine and music not too far from the hustle and bustle of the St. Charles mainstream. The scenery is beautiful, staff is very welcoming and accommodating. Everything is paved and extremely accessible for scooters and wheelchairs. read more

I have Been here twice For fall and spring, it was great. Great wine, food, patio, music and atmosphere. We had a surprise bday party for my mother here and they were so kind to reserve tables for us, have a server, and let us bring our own cake. read more

We enjoyed our time. It was busy on a Friday afternoon but the service was good. The food excellent. We enjoyed the wine and the view. We will be back. read more

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This was stop number one on the Augusta wine trail. Big place staff was great and service was quick. I was more impressed with the food menu. I had the red pepper soup with feta and a sandwich. Everything was tasty and was a beautiful presentation. Nicely done. read more

One of the best winery's on the wine trail. Wide variety of wine options so everyone can get what they like. AMAZING food and wonderful service. It is seat yourself on the patio and we came out on a particularly warm day so I figured we would be hot for a while. But our waitress followed us to the patio with iced waters and menus. There was live music, but done right - not too loud and great soft music to enjoy during lunch. I can't wait to come back! read more

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I went here. It's really nice. Everyone was super friendly and great service. They have wine tastings you can try I think 4 kinds of wine for $5 or $10 I can't remember. Don't know why this place only has 4 stars out of 5 so I'm posting this to help balance. You know most people post reviews when something's wrong. This place is wonderful. read more

Attended a NYE Wedding at Defiance Ridge Vineyards! WOW! Fantastic service, fantastic food, Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic staff on hand for the event. I will only recommend that you do not wear thin very high heals as they may get stuck between the slabs as you are on the covered outside deck. But who wears those anymore? thank you and nice touch with the fireworks. read more

My friend took me here while I was visiting and we had an amazing day. We tasted so many wines- each one was delicious and unique. The staff was extremely knowledgable and excited to share the wine. We got a bottle and a cheese board and sat outside. The atmosphere was really fun and beautiful. read more

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! You need to stop here if you're looking for a winery in the Missouri wine county. We did 7 different wine stops in this area and this was by far our favorite one. The wine was amazing and tasted very good. The staff went over and beyond for us. We came in right before closing time and they helped us well past when they closed. All of the employees we met were super sweet and didn't mind us being there past time! The scenery was beyond gorgeous and so nice to just sit outside and enjoy the wine. Would 10/10 recommend this over any other place in the area!!!!! read more

Showed up on a Saturday, and the place was packed which is to be expected of a weekend. Unfortunately, not only was it difficult to find a table to get service, but the seats were all super close to each other and social-distancing was clearly not a concern. After we found a table, it became obvious that they were pretty short-staffed as it took a long time for our waiter to finally come to our table. I felt bad for her as she was very busy and was sprinting around to try and keep up. I had their cabernet sauvignon, and I thought it was "ok" at best. Fairly one-dimensional flavor that disappears quickly. We also got the Farmers Board, and I liked a few of the meats and cheese, but I wish there was more cheese variety seeing as I paid $25 for the board and only got 2 types of cheese. The views and aesthetics are not particularly impressive either. If you're looking for large lush vineyards with incredible views and a romantic setting for a date...I would suggest you look at the the other vineyards in Augusta that are not too far away. read more

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Great wine. The food menu is excellent for a winery. We've never had a bad meal. The wait staff is extremely personable. They have a variety of wines to chose from. read more

Hidden gem!! Stopped by after a hike at the Katy Trail SP and am seriously impressed with the property, service and the quality of food. Ordered the brisket sandwich and would totally recommend . And the view can't be beat! read more

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This is our "go-to" date spot!! We love Defiance Ridge! Wine tasting is fun and reasonably priced. The indoor seating areas are quaint with a large event space that can be reserved. Lots of outdoor seating areas that are shaded or open air in a park-like atmosphere. Weekdays are great, weekends are busy but have free music entertainment. We love their peach-mango sparkling wine among others. The food is delicious and service is timely. There's a small indoor gift shop with great gift options and winery memorabilia. Great local treasure! read more

Everyone is so friendly! The wine tasting is very affordable and provides the opportunity to taste a wide range of wines. The back deck provides a great view and a very relaxing place to eat and enjoy your wine. Get the Loaded Smokehouse Chips! read more

I love the ambiance and food here. We come all the time. Their meat and cheese board and the trout are delish! The staff is super nice. Get there early as is crowded on weekends. read more

What an enjoyable day at the winery. I would highly recommend this St. Louis location to anyone who desires to have a good time. Lots of space - wine costs 32-60 dollars per bottle. Highly awesome. What a shame that St. Louis doesn't have a NFL football team go Chiefs read more

We hosted our parents' 50th anniversary at Defiance Ridge and I could not recommend this venue more highly. The event coordinator, Michelle, was super responsive, knowledgeable and accommodating throughout the planning process. With her help the party went perfectly and my parents and guests were all extremely happy. The venue itself is beautiful and ideal for a large party. The food was delicious- and there was plenty of it! Service throughout the party was fantastic. Beth was our point person and she did an amazing job, always anticipating our needs and keeping an eye on everything. We will absolutely be back and plan to recommend Defiance Ridge to everyone! read more

Great place to eat lunch. I would NOT recommend using them as a wedding venue due to the amount of stress I felt while trying to communicate with their team, not abiding by what was promised regarding the wedding, complete lack of customer service or care and lack of organization. After discussing all the issues that occurred before the wedding and the day of the wedding with the owner, we were met with excuses and a disrespectful response. For the amount of money that was paid to them, I am in shock of the lack of care he had. I've never posted a review before but I felt as if I need to warn other couples. read more

Nothing better than a spring afternoon at Deiance Ridge. You can go wrong with the Smoked Trout sandwich!!

While in STL, we made a trip to this winery. The wine was great! The true selling point of this place. Since we planned to make a day of it, we ordered lunch. They were really busy but the service was pretty slow and our server was not very attentive. The food was okay, just slow to arrive. We'd come back for the wine but not likely to eat here again. read more

Very beautiful scenery! The day we went was a Saturday yes they were crowded. However it took a hour and 30 mins to get food. My suggestion to them would to stick to non cooking options, lessen the menu. Crackers, cheese, meat plates, fruit. The kicker was after getting our food it wasn't even warm The waitresses was very apologetic and gave us 20% discount. Don't come hungry is my suggestion. Wine was so-so. read more

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Such nice people, great food and good wine beautiful grounds with a gorgeous swan that we were told likes females but not males so be careful. read more

Wine tasting bartenders were just okay. Outside service, Zach, was exceptional. Brought us water without us asking. Great atmosphere, location, landscape. Great music! read more

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We hosted my mother-in-law's 70th birthday party at Defiance Ridge today and it was SUCH a perfect experience. Planning the event was so easy with the help of Michelle, who was always available and accommodating. Bonnie, our server, was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed (even things I didn't think about)! The food tray (craft sandwiches) was delicious -- pulled pork, portobello mushroom, and (my fave) chicken salad. I will definitely return here for a lovely afternoon of wining and dining and would recommend it for events. Prices are reasonable and I was very pleased that I could rent a perfect space, provide food and drinks for my guests, and have a whole afternoon of "partying" for less than $200. Thank you, Defiance Ridge! read more

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Fabulous new spot! Was there for the first time last weekend and wow! From the gorgeous view to the five star staff, my experience was pristine. I have just begun to venture into Missouri wines, and let me tell you their new Heath's Dry Vignoles is one of the best wines I've ever tasted! Not to mention the cute little brunette bartender with the Indian earrings was just a doll! You could tell she loves where she works and was more than happy to tell me all about the winery from the swan Heath to all your new wines to the history behind Defiance Ridge, and her love for dogs lol! Also, the Farmer's Board is by far one of the flippin best charcuterie platters I've ever had! This is definitely my new go to spot. The cherry on top ... they are dog friendly! I can't wait to venture back out! You guys rock! read more

Been coming here for several years; primarily because of the excellent menu. One of the several items I like is the in-house smoked brisket which up until today was some of the best I've had. Unfortunately, today's brisket was awful. I ate about a third of sandwich when the waitress came by to see how things were. I politely mentioned the brisket wasn't up to usual standards and was actually quite dry and tough. All she offered was "I'll tell the cook". My wife finished her lunch, and we finished our wine. During this time, no one came back to apologize for my meal; let alone offer to get something else or comp my meal. Pretty disappointed considering how often we recommend this place to friends. Future recommendations will be tempered. read more

- AMAZING FOOD AND WINE! Defiance Ridge is super easy to get to - they're the first winery on 94 headed Southwest. They are up a hill and scenery there is so beautiful. Their wines are actually good and have won multiple awards. They have Oregon and California wines for people who don't love Missouri wine. They also have beer! The Staff is very friendly, they allow dogs too. read more

Beautiful venue and we enjoyed great service. Thank you Daniel. Wine was great and the chili was very good. Fun place. We will be back.

Terrific place. The appetizer tray sampler is great, our sandwiches and fries were the best. The wine sampling was awesome too, though I would have preferred to sit. This was a fun little discovery, looking forward to being a regular. read more

Service was fantastic....ordered Smoked Prime Rib and wife ordered salmon, Artisian Bread board for an appetizer. Malbec wine was exquisite.... read more

Beautiful winery and venue for any event. Visited on a Saturday afternoon for a good lunch and fabulous wines!

If you haven't visited Defiance Ridge Vineyards yet, you are missing one of the best new venues in the area! From the moment you enter the newly renovated tasting room you will notice the beautiful rustic tasting bar and will immediately feel welcomed. You can sample wines from CA and MO and they even have beer and liquor if you don't like wine! (The Bloody Mary's are great!) Once you decide on what you'd like to drink, you can choose a place to sit~ there are different landscaped areas like a pergola-covered porch, several secluded brick patios with umbrella covered tables , indoor seating with areas for private parties and a large outdoor patio next to a covered stage where local bands are featured every weekend. It's nice that you can enjoy a quiet table for two or come out with a large group to eat, drink, and dance. The staff is very professional and accommodating, and the food is amazing...I highly recommend this winery for a great time!! read more

The new Defiance Ridge winery is a great change. We used to come when it was wine country gardens but didn't like all the fried food. The new menu is great with fresh food and not fried. The red pepper smoked Gouda cheese soup is unbelievable. The staff is very nice and the changes so far have been great. I can't wait to see what will be coming over the next year. They said they are bringing in new high end wines next month. Loving it. Give this one a try and keep coming back for what is next. We joined the wine club already and love our pour every time we come. Update. The new Defiance Ridge Winery wines are stunningly awesome. The red blend hits you with a fruity nose then hits you with a dry complex long finish. Awesome!! Do not skip the smoked Gouda and red pepper soup. read more

Newly renovated (wine country gardens) is absolutely beautiful. Wines and views are awesome but the food is still lacking : (

If I could give more stars, I would! I can't say enough great things about this place. We're visiting from out of town and had the best experience there. The Ozark burger was probably the best burger I've ever had in my life. The blend that the chef uses for the burger itself is outstanding. I would highly recommend this. Now on to the service, we were warmly welcomed from the minute we got there and everyone we interacted with was fantastic. They were all knowledgeable and went out of their way to provide superior service. I'm jealous of the people that live around there and can visit often, because if I could, I would! This is definitely a great place to go. read more