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    Lula's Tavern

    4.3 (58 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Ribeye
    Sydni M.

    This is a hit every time I eat here! If you're looking for the definition of a hole in the wall restaurant then this is it! The food is always amazing, and the food is even better! The servers are so friendly and if you frequent enough they'll get to know you and know your order. I have nothing bad to say about this place. This is simply good hometown food! I will always recommend this place to anyone stopping into town!

    This is one of the primo restaurants in the area. The bar itself is a total dive and smoking is allowed. No reservations and the dining room is small. This place gathers diners from a large area so you WILL wait. I waited outside to get away from cigarette smoke. They allowed me to enjoy my bar drink outside while I waited, so it was a pleasant wait. In bad weather, expect to be uncomfortable while waiting. I am not a fan of ribeye (I know it's supposed to be the best but everyone has preferences) so I was expecting to be bummed based on the menu photos but the night I dined they had an off menu special of t-bone so I was thrilled. My husband and I shared the gigantic steak, he ate the massive baked potato and I ordered a plate of fries and the seafood soup (it's been a while so I can't remember if it was crab or lobster). The soup was ok but not my favorite. The steak and french fries were amazing, such a treat! I would go again any time I'm in town. I know this place doesn't have much competition so you may think it's so highly rated because there isn't really anything better, but I think this place easily holds its own against some of the finer restaurants I have been to in St Louis and farther abroad. Plan to be shocked if you're from out of town.

    14oz ribeye, potato, and bread. Perfectly to the point!

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    7 years ago

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    7 years ago

    This place smells really good but is very crowded and the wait time is a very long time.

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    9 years ago

    Love this little hole in the wall. Fun atmosphere, great food. I like to go here as often as I can when I'm in town.

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    8 years ago

    Great food. Excellent service. If you haven't been here before, I highly recommend that you visit this place.

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    10 years ago

    Awesome little Tavern w Excellent food! Shrimp, Steaks and Burgers are super good! Huge portions!

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    8 years ago

    Best place I've ever eaten, hands down. Great food and great service. The drinks while waiting on your table are just a bonus!

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    3.5(29 reviews)
    31.6 mi

    Went for Sunday Brunch. No cinnamon rolls. Food was nowhere near memorable. Wait staff unresponsive…read morefor an empty establishment.

    Deeply disappointing and concerning dining experience! I rarely leave negative reviews, but my…read morerecent visit to this restaurant was so troubling that I feel obligated to warn others. From the moment I walked in, the service was indifferent at best. It took nearly twenty minutes just to get someone's attention, and when a server finally approached, they seemed annoyed that I had questions about the menu. Throughout the meal, dishes were dropped off without a word, drinks went unrefilled, and no one checked in to see if anything was okay. Unfortunately, the food itself was even worse. My entrée arrived lukewarm and clearly undercooked in the center, despite being a dish that should have been served piping hot. Another plate at the table was missing key ingredients entirely, as if it had been rushed out without any care. The flavors were flat, the textures were off, and nothing tasted fresh. The real issue, though, came later. Within a few hours of eating there, I became noticeably sick--nausea, stomach cramps, the whole ordeal. I can't say with certainty what caused it, but given the state of the food, it wasn't surprising. What truly alarmed me were the visible health hazards. I noticed a sticky spill on the floor that no one bothered to clean up, even as staff stepped around it repeatedly. I unfortunately had to use the restroom while we were there. The restroom sink had grime built up around the faucet, a dead cockroach near the commode, and there was no soap or toilet paper. As we were leaving, I could see uncovered food containers sitting out behind the bar. These are the kinds of things that make you question what's happening behind the scenes. Overall, this was one of the most unsettling dining experiences I've had in a long time. Between the poor service, improperly prepared food, and concerning cleanliness issues. Now here's the kicker...there was not a manager available (shocker), so I asked for the owner's contact information so I could report the health violations and food safety issues. The waitress laughed and said "We've told him many times - he doesn't care and he doesn't allow us to give out his number. He wouldn't answer the phone and absolutely would not call you back." So, if you'd like to eat at an establishment where the owner clearly doesn't care about you or what you think, cleanliness, or food safety, you've found the perfect place.

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