Busy place at 5:30pm on a fish Friday. Worth the 30 min wait for the goods. Prices going up in the…read morenew year. Pic included

One of the best fish fry's around. They do one every first Friday of the month and every Friday…read moreduring Lent. The fried cod is my favorite. The hush puppies, onion rings, and fries are pretty good, but the hidden gem is the glazed chicken wings. I homemade desserts, and a cold Stag at the bar will make for an awesome kick off to the weekend.

This is a really nice place. I attended this for a really weird wedding reception…read more First let me say that the grounds were beautiful. But the people were not. The members were somewhat off-putting. The reception dinner had free wine / and beer outside. You had to pay for wine and cocktails in the hall. Not all that unusual from my experience. However you also had to pay for soda? I had heard that there was a charge for water, not sure on this. The food was ok for buffet food. Beef and overcooked chicken selection, pasta with a watery alfredo sauce. the scalloped potatoes were delicious. You had to request coffee with cake. Service was slowish and very inconsistent. One of our groups kids disappeared and we were looking for her. Again not all that unusual, (lol). This place does have a few more halls than your average reception hall. I ventured over to the "Member's only" section. I was given grief for coming over there until they heard the that a little girl was missing. They did not offer any help however? I did see a family sitting in different sections of the members only group. Adults and kids. They were essentially sneering at each other. I thought this was very odd. We found Libby and all was well. At the end of the reception with no regular supply of free non-alcoholic drinks, surprise there was an argument about the ownership of some golf carts left in front of the building with the keys in them. Surprise, Surprise, Surprise. This could have been avoided by the staff by putting the damn things away after dark, or how about taking the keys out of the ignition? I sure hope I am not invited to another wedding at this venue by close friends.

Attended a Jr PGA event today. I found the club house to be beautiful and the course to be in fine…read moreshape. The pro shop staff was very helpful and kind. The bar staff not so much. The male bartender was somewhat helpful to my wife but the lady's that worked in the bar were not. I think that when a private club allows outsiders to come in there venue that they should try to be more helpful, We could be your future members if we were treated like we were welcome instead of outsiders that do not belong there, Just food for thought to the membership committee,

We attended the Presidents Gala here on Valentine's Day and it's truly such a beautiful venue. It's…read moreolder, which is part of the appeal. It'd been restored nicely and the ballroom is stunning. The chandeliers are beautiful and make it feel so fancy, it was the perfect spot for an event like this one. The food was remarkable- tons of food stations (loved the carving station and the sushi), and the drinks were made well. It was a special night out; this is an awesome spot to have an event at.

We attended a private holiday party at the Missouri Athletic Club. The event space was beautiful…read moreand decorated for the holiday. There were several tasty appetizers to choose from. But not many offerings for someone who is vegetarian. The line for the bar got really long at some point. Could fix that by having another bar or more bartenders.

I came by Craft Alliance before the holidays looking for some cute ornaments. Their selection of…read moreglass blown ornaments is beautiful and kept my tree very pretty. The people working there were very nice and helpful in teaching me about the artist and pointing out other items that might be of interest. I plan to keep these for years to come!

Took a blacksmithing class led by Andrew. We made ladles!!! It was an awesome experience and Andrew…read morewas very helpful and informative throughout the experience!!!

Friendly service. Good selection of sodas and alcoholic beverages. Their Friday fish fry is the…read moreBEST!

The flue season is here - they have bottles to spray down the equipment but no paper towels to wipe…read moreoff the spray. Only one paper dispenser and the last two times no paper towels. I asked at the front desk and the answer was sorry but we are out of paper towels.

Great for Programs - Gym Facilities Could Use Some TLC…read more I understand that the YMCA's strength lies in its community-centered programming, not just in being a gym--and in that regard, East Belleville YMCA does a great job. From what I observed during my trial membership, they offer excellent programming, especially for children--before and after school care and summer programs are clearly a strong focus, and it's great to see these important needs being met. My main reason for trying the Y was to evaluate whether the $49/month membership would meet my personal fitness needs, particularly in the gym/exercise area. I found a solid range of equipment available for most muscle groups, including multiple sets of free weights, squat racks, and a variety of dumbbells. The only muscle group missing dedicated support was for lateral raises. While the equipment is a bit dated, that's not necessarily a problem if it's well maintained. Unfortunately, some upkeep is needed. For example, several weight selector pins were rusted, making them difficult to use. A simple rust removal and lubrication would go a long way. I also noticed torn padding on some benches and machines, which could benefit from repair or replacement. Small improvements like these would greatly enhance the functionality and make the gym more competitive with traditional fitness centers. That said, the staff were friendly and welcoming, and the facility has a positive, community-oriented atmosphere. I'd recommend this YMCA to anyone looking for more than just a gym--particularly families and individuals interested in a wide range of programming and activities beyond fitness alone.

I haven't been inside the Legion in over 15 years but I take my dog for walks around the lake…read moreweekly. The lake is beautiful and park is well kept. There does tend to be a lot of duck and bird poop on the side walks but other than that its great!