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3.5 (429 reviews)

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Frita Sliders, Papas Fritas, Chips
Steven F.

After living so close to Sanctuaria for so long, we finally decided to check it out. The interior is definitely unique, with lots of cool art to check out. We started with the chips and salsa, which we weren't impressed by. The salsa was mostly tomato sauce, but it was also sour for some reason. We weren't sure if that was intended, or if the salsa had started to go bad. We tried the Papas Fritas with Chorizo, which were good, but it'd be hard to mess up fries and queso. Our waiter recommended the Frita Sliders, which was my favorite item we ordered. Our waiter was attentive and quick to bring everything out. We'll definitely be stopping by again in the summer to sit out on their nice patio and sample more items.

Button mushrooms
Lexi M.

We came in here for some tapas fairly early in the evening and was looking forward to trying something new. The staff was super speedy and extremely attentive. We sat in the back section with numerous art pieces. We came in early enough for happy hour. They had a couple options of the tapas that were half off, but still a great happy hour! My fiancé ordered a Rye Wait and it was a pretty good cocktail. He's not a huge fan of sweet drinks, but he said this was a little close to being a tad too sweet for him. For food, we ordered bacon wrapped dates, Frito Sliders and Button Mushrooms. They brought out the tapas as they were ready so they came out not all at the same time, but we liked that. The bacon wrapped dates and Frito Sliders were AMAZING! The bacon wrapped dates sauce they drizzled them in was similar to a sweet ASN sour with a hint of spice. The Frito Sliders were just dripping with the chimichuri sauce and it was phenomenal. The button mushrooms were okay, but didn't have too much flavor to them. I'm excited to go back and try more tapas next time!!

Misty S.

Cool place, fancy cocktails, friendly service and interesting decor. They have happy hour Tue - Fri 4p-630 where you can get cocktail of the week for $8 and sangria for $5. Hand crafted cocktails are pretty pricey but well made ranging in cost $13 - $22. They have a parking lot down the block and there is also free street parking nearby. .|\---/| | o_o | .\_^_/..2021

Stalk talk
Katherine B.

An elevated, personal cocktail EXPERIENCE. Great for out of towners, especially if the outside is open. In a COVID world, call and make a reservation and enjoy a spot inside, always separated by at least 6 ft and/or plexiglass. Bartenders provide personalized recommendations and are happy to help you find the perfect cocktail. Note they have been locked out of their website and it includes incorrect info: Bar closes at midnight on weekends, kitchen closes at 10p and last call 11/1130p.

Devil bites
Krista C.

First time here and enjoyed the atmosphere! It was romantic and dark. It was a bit chilly but it is also crazy cold outside. The server's were patient and kind. Now on the food! The dates and fries were amazing! The quest was a bit runny but once it cooled it was a bit thicker and was able to stay on the fries. The mushrooms were heavenly! The drink was ok, tasted like juice. Over all everything we got was good! I wish they had some more chicken or veggie options though. The meal came out to be 125$ which was more than I was expecting so in the future I'll be more aware of the prices.

Vaca Frita with Chimichurri
Courtney S.

Located in the heart of the Grove, parking will be ample. This was my first time there so I was excited! We were greeted warmly and sat down immediately. However, the table they sat us at was super close to the table behind us so I moved my chair to the outer part of our table to have more room. I guess our waitress didn't like that and offered to move us to another table. This table was not so close to other patrons. As a bigger woman, I need to have space to move my chair out when I am sitting or leaving. I also need elbow room while I'm eating. I forgot what I ordered but it was pretty tasty. My friends loved their drinks. However, the food was not really worth the cost in my opinion. We ordered an array of tapas to share. Out of the three, the bacon wrapped dates was my favorite although some parts of the bacon was not as crispy/cooked as I'd like. The patatas bravas was nothing to write home about an the vaca frita with chimichuri was a bit too crispy for me and didn't pack the punch of the citrus herb sauce as described. I may come back and try their brunch though!

Glazed Carrots
Scott S.

As an online entertainment and food critic I try to be honest, fair, and I will share the good with the bad. With food prices today, restaurants bills outrageous, the bar keeps getting raised. And if you don't keep up, you will fail. First off, Shelby, our server was great. Professional, engaging, and just plain nice and pleasant. Can't ask for anything more than that. The drink menu is very good with some very unusual drinks. Our Dolce Rosa and Red Sangria were quite good. The atmosphere is quite unique and different as it is filled with unusual artwork, antiques, conversation pieces, and more. Their outdoor patio may be one of the best in St. Louis. The plantains with mozzarella and guava was fantastic. Bursting with flavor. The guava added the sweet and the melted mozzarella just added a nice smoothness to it. But let's get to the points that really disappointed us. There were 8 of us so this just wasn't one jaded review. Ordered the zucchini pasta with chicken as I thought that was a nice menu item for those watching your carbs. There was a nice portion of grilled chicken strips that were very good. However, the dish was so drenched in sauce, it may as well be called a soup. It hid the fact that there was very little pasta, maybe 3-4 tiny pieces of tomato and certainly did not fill you up that a large plate should have. The pork tenderloin came with a scoop of mashed potato's. Those came out cold. To the servers credit, a new scoop came right out within a couple minutes. Sorry to say though, these may have been the worst mashed potatoes I've ever had and was inedible, and that was from 2 of us. The consistency was grainy, lumpy, and had a bad flavor. 2 of us couldn't finish one small scoop. What added insult to injury is the restaurant or maybe the server AUTOMATICALLY put a 20% gratuity on the bill. I've seen 15-18% but never 20%. We tip 20% anyway but to assume it automatically just rubbed us the wrong way. And then, to top it off, and I know this is getting more common, but there was a total price and a "Pay with Cash Price" right on the bill. I'm sorry, but charge cards should just be the cost of doing business and a convenience for customers visiting YOUR restaurant. Especially when the server automatically puts 20% on the bill. The total bill for 2 of us was $103. The other 3 couples were close or similar. In my opinion, the food better be perfect at that price when there are dozens if not hundreds of great restaurants in St Louis. Bottom line....if you want a very cool vibe, a couple drinks, and a couple small tapas plates, and going into the city, then fine. If you are looking for a great quality dining experience worthy of a $100+ tab, skip it and go somewhere else.

Sanctuaria sangria
Hannah M.

A fun place to share tapas and drinks! Their patio was an awesome place to hang out with friends, and they have heaters for when the sun starts to go down and it gets a little chilly. Our server was friendly and our food and drinks came out really fast. The best tapas we tried was the chicken Cubano sliders. It only came with two sliders but they really packed a punch flavor-wise so I'd definitely order them again. Their sangria is really really dangerously good. Sweet without being over the top, fruity and a lot of spice too. Just go ahead and get the pitcher you'll want more than one glass!

Cuban chicken sliders
Joan G.

Sanctuaria is one of my favorite restaurants in the Grove. I always start with their smoked pineapple margarita. Yum. We wanted to sit on the patio but were unable to because we didn't have reservations (even though there were open tables the entire time we were there). Also, the menu on their website as of September 13 is not the one that they have in their restaurant. We shared the bacon wrapped dates and they are always a good way to start a meal. I can't remember what he had but they were huge balls of something. I had the ribs. They were delicious. We also got a berry cobbler for dessert. All the food was quite tasty and we had great service at the bar. Would I come back here? Yes!! If you see me there, stop by and say hello.

Gabriela P.

Came in for happy hour on a Friday and it was just what I needed. Select drinks and tapas were $5 or half off. Got a mojito, sangria and margarita and they were all so refreshing and delicious. Highly recommend any of those. Also got the guac with plantain chips and was extremely pleased with how delicious it was. Bartender was super nice and friendly. When I went it was empty but there's plenty of seating inside and out.

Tom J.

We are fortunate enough to travel around the world and experience many difference levels of dining experiences. We most recently were finally able to get a reservation at The Girl and the Goat in Chicago after trying for years and although that restaurant gets Michelin rated, we felt Sanctuaria was BETTER than TGG. We had the Devil Bites, Wicked Medallions, Pinchis Morunos, Glazed Carrots, and Papas Fritas. All excellent!!! Service was prompt and friendly, and the outdoor ambiance was unique and very cool. Highly recommend.

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