You walk in, they tell you to order at the counter, hand you a number, and for a split second you…read morethink "oh, this is gonna be a glorified Chipotle situation." Reader. It is not. It is a Trojan horse for one of the best burgers in St. Louis (my wife says I'm being dramatic for calling it THE best; I say I am not NOT going back for another). We enjoyed everything we order: the pork belly burnt ends and cashew chicken wings, and a coffee & cardamom old fashioned that sounds like a personality disorder but tastes like a vibe, smoky, a touch sweet, and very drinkable year-round. The Sam Elliott burger, BBQ sauce, bacon, crunchy onions, brioche, is named for a man who has never disappointed anyone, and neither does the sandwich. And the meatloaf is NOT your grandma's brick: tender, charred at the edges, laid over silky mashed potatoes with broccolini, perhaps closer to a chop steak than a loaf in the best possible way. Vibe is farm-chic: old church pews, repurposed interior doors, a proper bar up front, plus a patio and rooftop for when the weather cooperates. Fun fact -- it's named after the blue duck Billy Madison paints in elementary school, which is a fantastic piece of trivia and tells you absolutely nothing accurate about the actual restaurant. 4.7 Stars. Picking Nits: the counter-order setup is efficient, but it sets expectations in the wrong direction for the first 90 seconds, you brace for fast-casual and instead get something considerably more ambitious. Food comes out fast once you've ordered, which is great if you're hungry and slightly jarring if you wanted a slow, lingering dinner. And the Billy Madison naming is charming trivia but entirely misleading as a vibe preview, no complaints about the actual restaurant, just the branding expectations it sets. If The Blue Duck were a character: Ron Swanson. Hear me out. If Ron ate here, he'd be suspicious of the entire experience until his first bite of protein -- the counter ordering, the repurposed doors, a burger named after a fellow mustachioed American, all of it registering as potentially too clever. Then the Sam Elliott hits his plate, he takes one bite, and the skepticism dissolves into the quiet respect of a man who has found his people. Looks rustic. Has strong feelings about meat. Secretly sophisticated -- plays saxophone in a jazz club under a fake name, builds his own furniture, would 100% approve of the farm-chic decor once the protein has spoken. Presents as simple. Isn't.

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.

One 5 Star deserves another! Great menu, great service and great burger. They offer both indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. The listing of beer on draft is listed on a chalkboard. I debated between the 5 star burger and the gateway. They also offer veggie burger and bison burger on the menu. Gateway burger $12.95 - Smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, onion rings and house made BBQ sauce. Great tasting burger and lovely BBQ sauce on the side. The bacon pieces were a bit on the crunchy side. Sweet potato fries $3 - Crispy and delicious. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2026

After raining earlier in day, Lynne and I were able to find a patio table on a Saturday night. We…read morelove eating al fresco, so bonus on getting a table and being to watch the fancy cars driving by! However, we soon discovered the restaurant was short staffed and servers were in the deep weeds. It took a very long time to order water and drinks and an equally long time to receive them. In fact, we were very close to leaving, which is saying a lot since I've worked in restaurants for years. But this is not a negative review. As those who know, know....5 Star's kitchen crew saved the day by jumping right on our food order and getting us served quickly. Lynne enjoyed the always delicious Blue Ribbon burger...think gorganzola, bacon and port braised onions (aaahhh, sorry, I may have drooled a bit there). I tried the Burger-Of-The-Month, which was not actually a burger, but a sandwich And not just any sandwich, a classic Rueben. I love a good Rueben and this 5-Star version did not disappoint....loads of moist corned beef (yes, I said moist), sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing on marbled Rye! We also split the wonderful 5-Star Salad and a basket of Mixed Fries (combo of seasoned fries and sweet potato fries). This would have been a 3-Star review based on service but the food and drink saved the night!

We went here on a Friday night and we were the only ones there! It was crazy because the food was…read moreamazing and our server was so nice. We met the owner and chefs everyone was so friendly. The bar looked so cool and they had projectors and played the NBA final on it for us. Very cool place and the bar self serve tabs are such a cool idea!

Food menu was diverse and liked the atmosphere. Everybody really enjoyed food choices. The interior…read moreis much bigger than it looks from the outside. Would be a great location to watch sports and enjoy good food which isn't always to be found together!

One of my favorite spots! I love the old signs, Big Boy, sodas and shirts! I read should go more…read moreoften! Great burgers, something for everyone. Beef, turkey, or plant based. Love the sweet potato tots and great cheesy fries!

I've only been a couple of times but each time the service was great and the young man at the pick…read moreup counter was extremely personable! The food was very good as well.

MUST HAVE, I have been going here for as long as I can remember since being a kid. I went here…read moreconsistently for about the last 6 years. Highly recommend. Delicious burgers and fantastic food. Wait staff is friendly and never fails you. Excellent for bringing the family, a louder environment, but not obsessive. Recommend going off peak hours or getting a reservation for bigger groups, but usually fast service. Enjoy my childhood memories here

I've seen this place all my life and never decided to try it until today. It was cool to see the…read morelarge bison statue still there too. As you enter it really looks like a saloon, a very country western look which is cool. The service was nice. Our server brought a burnt item out to see if I was still interested or not which i was happy that she knew it was questionable. I sent it back and the re-fire came back great. Of our party, we ordered bison burgers, chicken strips, boneless wings, club sandwich and southwestern eggrolls. Everything was delicious! The seasoned fries and tots too. I only gave 4 stars because my eggrolls came burnt the first time and the wings could've had more sauce. However, we will return!

So...I just had the best dinner with my dad at this restaurant. We actually stumbled into this…read moreplace solely because Olive + Oak didn't have any bar seats open for us, but honestly, I am so glad it happened that way! We were seated with our wonderful server, Nina (I believe). She was friendly, chatty, and very knowledgeable about the menu and restaurant itself. My dad and I started with drinks off the cocktail menu...I got a spicy marg (I don't remember the exact name), and he got a traditional margarita. My spicy marg was fabulous! It had a little heat, but it wasn't overwhelming. My dad unfortunately had a mix-up with his drink, but once we let Nina know, she happily made him the right one. It was also delicious! For food, we had the chicken wings, which were incredible!!!! They're crispy, spicy, delicious, and they will absolutely be devoured again someday soon. We also had a house side salad and split the hot dog. The hot dog deserves an entire post of its own. Holy smokes. It is crunchy, smoky, juicy, sweet, deliciousness....if you are a hot dog fan, you HAVE to try this. I will absolutely be back to try their french onion soup and grilled cheese on a cooler day. That's a threat and a promise.

I really enjoy visiting Perennial on Lockwood, and I'm so glad my friends and I planned a happy…read morehour there a few weeks ago! I was honestly surprised at how busy it was when we arrived at 4pm on a Thursday. I wasn't expecting that kind of crowd, but thankfully I had made a reservation, so we were able to get seated right away. As much as I would've loved to sit on the patio, it didn't look like anything was available, although if you can snag a patio table, I'd definitely recommend it. Inside was packed, with quite a few larger groups as well. Our table was right in the middle of the restaurant, so we had a good view of everything going on. It was loud, but in a fun, lively way. Our server was really friendly and quick. She checked in on us often and gave some helpful recommendations. We ordered drinks and a couple of apps to share, and she left us a full bottle of cold water, which was such a nice touch. We got the pretzel monkey bread, french fries (the best) and the artichoke bean dip. We weren't planning to stay for dinner, just wanted some snacks. The food came out fast and honestly looked too good to wait on. I loved the monkey bread, the pretzel bites had a great crisp to them, and the sauces they served with it were really good. The bean dip was good too, just not as much my thing since I'm not a big fan of dill, so I left most of that for everyone else. Once we wrapped up, we were able to split the check and head out pretty quickly. I really appreciate places that still make it easy to split checks, and even more when you can just pay right at the table with those handheld POS devices.

Stopped here while we were visiting from out of town. It was SO good!…read more Some of the best pretzel bites and onion rings we've had in a while. Our kiddos loved their food and I had a great burger. It is kid-friendly but not lame. Haha. We had an excellent server(I think his name was James)! Prompt service and was very attentive. They also have a snow cone bar that was a super fun touch. Highly recommend.

Stopped in for Saturday breakfast. Greeted and seated promptly…read more James came over and introduced himself and got our drink order. Returned with our drinks and took our order. I wanted to add red pepper and subtract the mushrooms and cheese from the veggie omelette, James was very nice and made sure he could accomodate. Food came out quickly; my potatoes came out with parm on top. James was quick to remedy the situation, leaving me with the omelet and having the potatoes redone. He was great, I hadn't asked for no cheese and didn't realize the potatoes came that way. Omelet was thick and fluffy with lots of veggie filling, I was surprised the peppers where pimentos but I love pimentos so I loved the omelette. He returned the potatoes minus the parm and they were delicious! Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Check out was quick and easy and we are on our way. Love the atmosphere and service and the food is great!

Went with friends last night. Because of the brutal heat no one was sitting outside so both bar…read moreand dining room were at maximum. There was music and sports on TV so it was extremely loud and hard to converse. We had a friendly server, Emily, who was very attentive in spite of the crowd and did a great job. We each had sandwiches with a side and both beers and sodas. Food was very good, hot and tasty. Would like to sit on the patio next time.

We stopped by for a snack and drink on their patio after this spot was recommended to us from some…read morelocals! It was such a great space to relax on a nice day. We both got an espresso martini, easily one of the best we've had. They add sugar to their rims which really elevates it. We weren't starving so we decided on the Frisco Board, it was the perfect snack for us. I do think prices were a little high for the food, but nothing out of the ordinary for the area! There's a parking lot behind the building if you aren't able to find a spot on the street.