Being new to St. Louis, this was my first visit to Ryse.
It is located inside the Ameristar casino, Nice facility, I really like the fountain up front, and the barbecue ribs special on the sandwich board in front of one of the restaurants looked inviting and like a good deal.
as a lifelong EDM aficionado, I was excited to come out to see Morgan Page perform! It was also fun to wear nice clothes and be in a more upscale environment, which reminded me of the nightclubs I used to visit back in Florida when I was younger. this club is also the largest nightclub within a casino that I have ever visited... Both the place inside Harrah's in New Orleans and the club inside the hard rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood Florida, the other two I have been to, were just a fraction of the size of this club, and I really dig the fact that they had a separate lounge area for chilling, and then the main room with the DJs and the dance floor! Complete with ample furnishings and a cute little fireplace, this massive lounge adjacent to the actual club is perfect for winding down, resting your feet, or socializing away from the dance floor.
I also like that the bathroom attendants provided excellent service and a flawlessly clean bathroom without expecting tips or trying to sell me anything, some thing that is common at upscale clubs. no one should have to tip anyone just to go to the bathroom, so I appreciate RYSE not creating this awkwardness. I have to say that's another thing I like about this place, it's upscale without being pretentious. I felt welcome and not looked down upon. The drinks were surprisingly affordable, especially considering we were inside the club and not on the casino floor. my only complaint is that they only had hot water running in the sinks, presumably so you wouldn't refill your water bottles, but, whatever..
The sound inside the club was properly balanced, such that you could have conversation but also hear the music at a good pulsing level.
overall I had a good time, and I would consider going back, but if I did I would probably spend the night at whatever accommodations are available because it sucks not being able to get a good alcohol buzz knowing that the police are pretty much waiting outside to bust us on our way back to St. Louis city or wherever.
overall, I would recommend this place for a fun night out. read more