Such a hidden gem. A friend that lives in the area wanted to meet up here and I'm so glad we did…read more The food is outstanding. My southwest bean burger was flavorful, and the bistro potatoes are a fairly large portion so I had leftovers. It's a very casual vibe and service was quite good on my visit. Highly recommended for a casual meal.

The best place for lunch on the area! Service welcoming and…read moreaccommodating. Pub grub done very well. No frills , but casual comfortable setting. Have been here several times and consistently good,

After a rewarding volunteer day at SEEDS of St. Louis, a group of about 10 coworkers and I headed…read moreover to Narrow Gauge Brewing Company to relax and unwind. Narrow Gauge has a great microbrewery vibe, and the beer selection was impressive--everyone in our group found something different to try. I went with a 16 oz Mullanphy's, an Irish-style red ale, and it really hit the spot. Smooth, flavorful, and exactly what I was looking for after a long day. Since we had worked up an appetite, we ordered food from Cugino's Italian Restaurant next door, which pairs perfectly with the brewery setup. It made for a seamless experience--great beer and great food without having to go far. What stood out just as much as the drinks was the service. The manager on duty was attentive and made sure our group was taken care of, which added to the overall positive experience. All in all, it was a great way to wrap up the day. I'd definitely recommend Narrow Gauge for anyone looking for quality craft beer and a laid-back atmosphere.

We were in the Florissant area and stopped in. On a Friday afternoon, it was pretty quiet. The…read morebartender was very nice, service was great and offered recommendations. The brewery is very comfortable with a variety of seating options. There is the bar, high tops and couches. They have a variety of games available, along with some pinball machines. I had a cider - an apricot cider, a unique blend from a Colorado cider. They have merchandise and beer to go, which my husband did buy some to go. They have chips and pretzels, but food can be ordered and delivered from local establishments. A great place to stop in if in the area.

Had been recommended Great Heart by a friend, and had seen some buzz on Instagram, so when we were…read morelooking for a spot for our date night Saturday this checked the boxes. Elevated casual atmosphere that is super family friendly. We sat at a table in the main dining area, which also had a large bar with nice plush chairs. Plenty of TVs on mute if you want to check in on a sports game. Service was 11/10 - seamless, well paced, and very friendly staff Food was 4.5/5 - pretzels, brat, schnitzel were all delicious, best schnitzel Ive had outside of Germany Sadly the apple strudel dessert fell flat (seemed like it was on day 3, soggy pastry and a bit chilled like it was pulled from the fridge and microwaved) Plenty of fun German and Austrian classics, amazing beer, full bar with tasty cocktails, winning atmosphere and excellent service. Definitely worth a visit (or two or 10)

I am near 50 and I have had lots of German food, both in the US and in Germany. And the pork…read moreschnitzel at Great Heart made me sit back and say oh my god. I made my husband try it. Perfection. I really did plan on taking home half but only took home the spaetzel and the potato salad (which was a mistake). I ordered spaetzel and they sent it out with the salad. Mistake was caught by the kitchen in under a minute and they sent out the spaetzel. I appreciated the great service. My husband's goulash was really good but my schnitzel was still far better. Oh. And the beers are really good too. I had the Dunkel, highly recommend. Ambience great, service great, food amazing, and good beers. We will be back.

This is a great little place to go with fantastic food You have got to try the pretzels they're…read moredifferent and unique Beware cheese sauce is little bit Spicey but tasty The Brussels sprout ... ummm delicious Those are my two favs but to be honest everything is so great Smash burger and wings Their red beer is yum I tried it for the first time You have ti order at the counter and they'll bring your food to you Don't forget your tastings at the so you can choose what hits your taste buds It's a cozy lively little place that has the sports in and sometimes events I love to go Service is great

The bartenders are so friendly and patient it made me feel so welcomed. The food was plenty and…read morefull of flavor! We came in a Wednesday where they had trivia. What a fun time!

Fresh delicious beer, friendly knowledgeable staff, kid and pet friendly…read more Lots of boardgames! PINBALL Food trucks on the weekends and occasional music!! Highly recommend!!

Great spot to go out with friends! A group of our girlfriends met here for our Christmas…read morecelebration and gift exchange. The large tables and at-home-dining-room-style chairs were the perfect spot for our cozy conversations and sharing of snacks. While they do not serve food here, they allow you to bring it in, which was perfect for all of our appetizers and cookies - which paired so well with their Christmasy "Confection" beer. Peanut butter and coconut- wow. Get over here and try it! The bartender was very knowledgeable and willing to pour samples and answer my questions. The main entrance can be a bit difficult to find- look to the left. This was formerly an auto service shop and they made such great use of the space. There is not a ton of parking because of the shape of the building, but the cool vibes and friendly service make up for that. The seating area is the old shop area, while the former lobby is an additional area for games. Sometimes they host food trucks. I could see spending a nice Sunday afternoon on the patio when the weather is nicer!

I'm biased because we frequent often, but if you still haven't made it over, do yourself a favor…read moreand go! Hubby and I were gifted tickets to their 11 year celebration. We were greeted by the owner, Lauren. During the event, we were housed in the newly renovated event space. Perfect for intimate events. They served guests a full spread complete and drinks on the house. The food was actually very delicious. There was this sort of cheese dip that we ate - all I know is that it had corn in it and spices, but everyone went back for seconds! It was good! (Put it as a regular menu option *wink wink*). Live music, photo ops, and a tour of the brewery where all the magic happens. Lauren led the tour and when I tell you she is knowledgeable, she is very knowledgeable! To learn about their inception makes me appreciate it even more. Go check them out!

I loved this place. I don't drink, but I got to try their local sodas, which lack all the HFCS…read morestuff and has real sugar. It was called Excel Bottling Company. I was pleasantly surprised. The walk to the restaurant area is very pretty and historic as well! They had board games and it felt pretty homey! The food was good, except for my fried chicken sandwich. It seemed to be over cooked, making it hard to chew from the outside. I enjoyed everything else, though! The service was great, too!

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.

Good News Brewing in Defiance was a fun stop after the St. Patrick's Day parade. It was very busy,…read morebut we were still able to find a table and order food without too much trouble. The setup is casual--you order food and drinks at the register and then receive a text when your food is ready for pickup. When we went to grab our order, part of it was missing because someone else had accidentally taken it. The staff handled it well and quickly remade the missing items, which we appreciated. We ordered pizza, chicken wings, and a pretzel with cheese. Everything was pretty good and hit the spot after being out in the cold. The patio also had a live band playing, which created a really fun atmosphere. Overall it was a lively place with good food and a great vibe, especially on a busy event day.

The food was so good I didn't get any pictures! You walk up and order at the bar and the lovely…read morelady today made superb drink recommendations! We each had their wood fired pizza and I can't tell you how good it was. A little on the smallish side so maybe one per person depending on how hungry you are! There was plenty of umbrellas for shade and dogs are welcome! We will be returning!

Stop 16 - 2025 Hundreds of Hops self-guided US Hop Passport Brewery Tour…read more This was our 1st stop (of 20) in Missouri & what a fabulous spot it was. Located in a strip mall, with plenty of open parking. We were immediately greeted by both staff and patrons - samples were as free-flowing as the conversations. The sour was incredibly unique with notes of honey. If you are a bit more DIY, they offer classes and supplies for you to create at home. The decor matches the name & we couldn't pass up taking a BA Stout with us to visit the fam.

Whether you need supplies, or just want a cool craft beer tasting room, Steampunk is an unassuming…read morelocal taproom with several house-brewed recipes; plus come get home brew supplies from hops to equipment. Relaxed casual ambience, come meet friends for a cold one if you're a beer fan, or talk to the owners for insights on their beers or biz. Service was friendly and prompt, just belly up to the bar or order at counter and sit at a table. Overall, 4+ rated experience, but only for drafts and takeout beer, no food. Reasonably priced pints, and they accept Craft-tapped app. Today we enjoyed their signature hazy IPA, Constant Clockwork (44 IBU, 6.6 ABV), really good local brew! And since we were headed to KY, we got takeout (25oz) on their version of "Show Me Kentucky" (20 IBU, 5.8 ABV) common beer. Both were excellent and EZ to drink!! And our bartender was very conversational, fun and insightful. We did not order food today, but think they serve a few snacks or pizza. We'll come back again to try next time. Also, you can join their "club" as well as order your "custom, hand-made wooden stein" to keep on their shelf - not cheap tho. If you're looking for a good local brew spot, this one is definitely worth a visit! ENJOY!!

Delving into the St. Louis area for craft beer is never too high on my priority list but the few…read moretimes that I have tried breweries from this particular area I have always liked their beer... quite considerably I might add. Case in point with Blue Jay Brewing, the latest that I have had the feelings towards I described above. Steve and I were both very impressed with the beer we had from here. What we had was a pilsner, the High Five. In this particular flavor profile we detected some floral, herbal, some peppery notes and just a hint of citrus. Other features with this beer are biscuity, hoppy and a hint of bitterness to a broader scheme with this beer which is initially well balanced, mellow and smooth. I rated this beer highly on Untappd and definitely recommend it. I would love to try some of their other beers to see how I'd feel and rate them but so what an excellent start!

Great brewery stop. The atmosphere was welcoming, the beer selection was good, and we really…read moreenjoyed our visit. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.