I don't recommend it. Prices are high. My service was decent but I wouldn't write home about it. Our Bill came to 180 a head. Just a waste of money. read more

This just might be the best restaurant in all of St. Louis. The 50 dollar tasting menu is a deal and absolutely outstanding. We were a party of 4 and we ordered every option on that menu. We shared and every item was outstanding, no losers or misses. The only negative is the desserts, they didnt live up to the other items but were not bad just not great or worth ordering again. read more

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I am from San Francisco and I travel to South America and Europe often I was in St Louis for a Graduate School Reunion and I happen to hear about the Crossing Restaurant.. I invited 3 friends to join me for dinner there and this was by far one of the most impressive and great restaurants I have ever visited. The Service was Great. The food was Superb. I had the Tasting Menue and had the Trout, and Mushroom Pasta and a Beet Salad. We all loved it. I would rate this as one of the Best Restaurants I have had the Pleasure of eating at and Highly recommitted. read more

Excellent service. Recommend the tasting menu. Best for special events. Also, the wine list is phenomenal.

We decided to go there for lunch with my colleagues to celebrate my last day of work, so I was choosing the place. And I would say, I was completely satisfied with my choice! White cloths on the tables, elaborate atmosphere, good service and absolutely delicious food! The staff are very competent and know what they are doing. The place is pricey though, so I wouldn't go there every day. But it is definitely worth going there for a special occasion. 5 out of 5! read more

Dearest Chef Ian and Server Garrett~ FINALLY. I have a STL crush! Thank you for giving me the best dining experience I've had since moving here in August. You are what I have been waiting for. The food was incredible, and the service was as well. We were first shown to a less than ideal table in the middle of the room. Two of us in the party were kind of looking around to see what other tables were nearby, and before we even said anything, the hostess immediately offered us a great table in the corner. Our faves for the night: - Hen of the woods mushrooms on top of truffle scented pomme frites, aged provolone - Oregon wild chanterelle mushroom tagliolini - Octopus pasta special - Flank steak - Foie gras (I am NOT a foie gras eater, but apparently this was unbelievably good) - Chocolate mousse - Warm flourless chocolate cake - Cranberry sorbet One of my biggest pet peeves are servers who don't have an opinion. There is no way everything on the menu is equally good - You must have a favorite. Thank you, Garrett, for having opinions. And thank you, Ian, for introducing yourself and checking to see if we enjoyed the meal. I had to be rolled out of there after everything I consumed, but no embarrassment here! I fully intend to stalk my new crush, the Crossing. read more

I went on a date here last night, and the dining experience was more than a let down. Firstly, our server asked us what drinks we wanted without giving us the drinks menu. When he did bring out the menu, it was only handed to my date and we ended up was sharing a menu in an upscale restaurant! I ordered the soup of the day, which was pretty average, and the Tagliolini, which arrived on our table with a HAIR in it! YUCK! Our server apologized, and said that they try for such things to not happen, but sometimes things just happen! ummm..sure. Totally killed my appetite, and I barely had a few bites of the pasta! Perhaps, the only saving grace was the cocktail. Never going back, and certainly taking the restaurant off the list of restaurants we like to take our corporate clients out to dine. read more

My husband and I hosted our Fine Dining Couples Meetup here on Saturday evening, October 24th, 2015. There were eight in our party and it was the first time for all of us. For a restaurant to rate four stars from me, both the food and the service have to be very good. The Crossing did not disappoint! Our experience began with me making the reservation and communicating it was for a fine dining meetup and that we had no one attending this night with any special dietary or accessibility requirements. The restaurant called the day before to confirm for a party of six (which WAS the original number). I really appreciate it when I get a call to confirm. It helps me to know everything is good to go. Off to a great start! But as these meetups tend to go, there was a last minute couple who wanted to come along. I called the restaurant 3 hours before our reservation and they were very accommodating and said they could move a few things around to make it work. Another point for great service! Having complimentary valet by a very clean and courteous young man was also a great touch. The menu is comprised of all local (when possible) ingredients and therefore changes from day to day. I'm sure they have some items they always try to have, but don't expect to find a "favorite" dish that you can come back for again and again. But I feel the ever-changing menu is part of the charm of this place. They offer both traditional appetizer, salad/soup, entree, dessert menu and a "tasting menu" (three actually) for you to choose from. The tasting menus are designed by the chef to be cohesive experiences that flow from one course to the next. Seven of our guests chose one of the tasting menus, one guest chose to order a la cart. The restaurant is small and doesn't offer a lot of room for movement once seated. The bathrooms (one each) are nice, but down a small hall just off the dining area. There isn't a of privacy and if there is a line, as there was several times during our evening, it spills out into the dining area itself. Not the best set-up, but I assume it's all that could be done with the space. Our server was Katelyn (sp?) and our hostess was Bijhu (sp?). Bijhu was welcoming with a warm smile and quickly seated up. Katelyn was friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and able to handle substitutes, questions from all directions and our diverse personalities all at the same time! Well done. I also failed to tell her the checks were separate, but she back-tracked and made it happen with zero mistakes. There is a 20% gratuity added for larger parties. We were fine with that as the service merited 20%, if not more. We had soup, salads, crab cakes (I personally tasted and thought they were delicious, with good sized chunks of claw meat), shrimp scampi (with roasted peppers - another yum!), Colorado lamb t-bone (cooked to perfection and not overly fatty as lamb can sometimes be), grass-fed tenderloin (my entree - also cooked to a perfect medium rare), the catch of the day, tagliolini, friend blueberry pie with lemon-cheesecake gelato (Oh. My. God.), salted caramel pot de crème (another Oh. My. God.), and local apple cobbler with oatmeal cookie gelato. Yes, it tasted exactly like an oatmeal cookie. Mind-blowing for your tastebuds! We had before, during and after dinner drinks all around. My husband and I found a new favorite: Muller-Catoir Mussbacher Eselshaut Riesling Kabinett, Pfalz, Germany ($60 bottle). That was a wonderful surprise. The sad part was they only had one bottle so we had the second bottle of their choosing (also $60 and another riesling) but it was not as good in our opinion. With drinks, tasting menus (four courses) and after dinner drinks, the bills ranged from $120 per couple (this is the very low end; don't expect this if you try any upgrades or have drinks) to $275 for my husband and myself. It was approximately $700 for the table, including gratuity. Lastly, although very tight, the restaurant has made the most of the space with a tiny entryway, several sizes of tables, linen, and original works of art on the walls (all for sale by the way). It's a lovely little gem and I would suggest anyone who is a bit adventuresome, doesn't mind paying $50+pp for a meal and finds themselves in Clayton, to give The Crossing a try. I don't think you'd be disappointed. And if you were, I feel they'd make it right. They seem to truly care about quality and service. Bonus points: Upon leaving, Bijhu asked how our evening was, thanked us for choosing The Crossing for our Fine Dining Meetup and said she hoped to see us again very soon. For such a young lady, she carries herself with the type of ease and confidence that makes your first and last impression of the restaurant a very pleasant one. Well done! read more

My fiance and I dined here on this past Wednesday night. We made a reservation thru OpenTable. We would have to say we are deeply disappointed. We didn't complain or make a scene since it was my birthday. Our server (didnt know his name cuz he never introduced himself ) was beyond unbelievable -- he treated us like a second class citizen. He was slow and was too busy taking care of the big table up by the bar the entire night. He never came back to ask us how the food was. He didnt bring us any food except the desserts. It took him forever to bring my fiance the wine he ordered (he didn't bring the wine until the third course). And, then my fiance had to ask the bus boy for his coffee since our waiter never brought it over. I had to ask another waiter to bring me the 2nd drink. My take is if he was that busy, he should just have the other waitstaff to take care of us. it was a weeknight and they were not busy at all and it still took us over 2 hours for the dinner. We would not mind to spend 2 hours on a nice romantic dinner but when we can get better service at an IHOP than this place, 2 hours was a torture. Foodwise -- it was okay -- things tend to be a bit salty. We spent almost $150 for the meal and definitely not worth it esp. the service was extremely bad. Kampachi crudo -- uneven slice and salty. Octopus salad - good -- a bit much on the dressing. Foie gras - overcooked a bit Sea scallops -- a bit salty and burnt on one side Grass fed beef tenderloin - a bit overdone for medium rare and the plating was sloppy Yellowfin tuna - blend and rubbery. Ordered medium and it was more like a medium well. Chocolate torte -- super sweet Tiramisu -- too sweet for my taste and the homemade cookies didn't work. It was like a milkshake consistency -- too soupy to be called a dessert. One bright note - we LOVE the busboy. He was very attentive and professional. Wish he was a waitstaff instead of a busboy. The 1 star goes to the busboy!!!! Thanks, read more

Went here for our anniversary. We were greeted with a thank you card at our table. The service from Gus was amazing. My husband and I both did the dinner sample and everything was fantastic! If you like Old Fashioneds they make one of the best we've had. read more

We had dinner here as part of restaurant week last night and while the food wasn't bad, it wasn't amazing either. Nice ambiance & great service though. Good date spot! I started off with the Rigatoni, which was pretty good, but tasted like something I could easily make at home. For the entree, I went with the Tilapia, which was good for a tilapia but the dish did not leave me wanting more. It came with a carrot puree which was really good though...probably my favorite part of the dish. For dessert, I went with the Chocolate Torte, which again, was good, but tasted like any other warm brownie + ice cream combination I've ever had. Overall, I really can't complain since the RW dinner priced at $25 really is a great deal. But I don't think I'd come here to pay regular prices. The meal was good, but forgettable, although I do have to say that blue cheese souffle was pretty tasty! read more

Came here on my last night in St. Louis and had an amazing dinner with exquisite service by our server Gus! All of our meals came out wonderfully presented and at most deliciousness flavor. My girlfriend and I enjoyed their extraordinary hospitality and fine comfort was in decor. If I visit St. Louis again I would definitely be back at the crossing!!! Thank you guys for a fantastic meal!!! read more

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Beautiful, cozy restaurant space. I've passed it several times without ever really noticing it since the entrance is so unassuming. The space is tiny but that's perfect for keeping down the noise level. I saw attire ranging from jeans to dresses but it was Clayton restaurant week so there were others trying out the restaurant for the first time. I would guess the regular clientele is on the dressy end. The wine by the glass selection was a tad limited but I found a nice Malbec. Their bottle selection was much better but there weren't many inexpensive selections. I normally hate blue cheese anything, so I was shocked to find that I couldn't get enough of the complimentary cheese starter. It was delicious - the blue cheese only presented itself as a bit of a tang and didn't overwhelm. Butternut squash soup, brisket and a chocolate cake dessert were my selections on the evening. The soup had a good taste but I would have preferred it to be served several degrees warmer. The brisket was phenomenal. I'd love to know how they made that cut of meat so tender! If having fat on your meat offends you, don't get a cut like this. If you can appreciate the flavor soaked into those fatty pieces, get this and enjoy! I definitely did. The chocolate dessert was tiny but after the full meal I just ate a few bites anyway. $3.00 for a cup of coffee to go along with it too. Ouch. The check came with a note that even outside of restaurant week they offer a prix fixe menu for just a few dollars more. Can't wait to go back and try that, but next time I'll stick with a non alcoholic selection to keep my final bill a little lower. read more

I recently wrapped up a low-carb feast here. Top-notch experience from service and ambiance to cooking textures and tastes. The restaurant is warm and cozy in a sophisticated, foodie way. I found the service attentive and pleasant. Water was always filled and finished dishes promptly cleared. The only ding I have is that the bathroom is hopelessly outdated - it looks like something you'd expect to find in your aunt's house. I did the chef's grand tasting menu, but asked that they go low carb. Wow did they hit the nail on the head. From start to finish they varied the flavors and textures and built from lighter fish to more succulent fattier meats. I couldn't imagine a better sequence. Here's an abridged version: 1) Tuna crudo - very light and refreshing. Classic dish so but executed well 2) Warm shrimp salad - flavorful little salad with the greens taking center stage in some ways although the two shrimp were sweet 3) Pan seared octopus with chickpeas and balsamic - this is where they got serious and received their first wow. The cooking was spot on and the octopus so tender. Loved it 4) Scallop and foie gras - my favorite course. Juicy succulent scallop, so fresh, topped with rich foie gras seared to quintessence 5) Branzino with black kale and mashed cauliflower - lighter fish but crispy skin and larger portion was a special that evening 6) Roast quail with turkey pâté and chicken jus - this was a very bold and flavorful dish. I thought the little quail cute but the pâté controlled the flavor profile 7) Venison and veal belly - not easy to follow up course six but they nailed it with more exotic meats. Loved this dish too very standout and may be a paleo dream 8) Organic grass-fed local short ribs with butternut squash and a fancy BBQ sauce - fun way to end since I was eschewing dessert. This course was deliciously tender and melted in my mouth while the sauce and squash added a touch of sweetness that rounded out the meal read more

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We stopped in here for restaurant week with some friends last week and I am glad we did. Unlike my better half, I had never heard of this place prior to finding out we were going here for dinner. I'm glad we came here for restaurant week as we would have probably spent a LOT more for a similar meal. I started off the night with the Mixed Greens Salad with julienned Granny Smith apples, honey and lemon. The strings of apples went perfect with the salad, much better than slices. In the end it was a salad, nothing too fancy, but good as a starter. For the main course I went with the Porchetta with braised cabbage and root vegetables. I originally had planned on going with the short ribs, but I changed my mind at the last minute. The pork was immensely tender and very well seasoned. I've never had Porchetta before so I can't say if it was true to the classic style, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. To finish off my meal I went with the Warm Chocolate Torte with vanilla ice cream. The chocolate torte was everything a chocolate torte should be. It was rich, and chocolaty and all sorts of yummy. I'm really glad that we hit the place up during restaurant week as we got a great meal as a great price. read more

Went to The Crossing for the second time in the last couple of months, and third time ever and all were very impressive. I can now comfortably rate The Crossing among my favorite fine dining restaurants in Saint Louis. Some highlights from my visits were: -Blue Cheese souffle: (complimentary starter) served with croutons, before the bread course. A nice touch and very tasty! -Sweetbreads: perfectly crisp sweetbreads flavored by a rich onion puree served with a tender potato cake and microgreens -The pastas: flavorful lamb ragu and outstanding egg ravioli, both fresh housemade pastas -Cinnamon Coffeecake: moist and delicious, served on an awesome vanilla custard sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream I also really like the presentation of the dishes, each plate is well thought out, without looking pretentious or overdone. Also, one note on the menu pricing. A-la-carte, this place is expensive! However every night they offer $35 and $45 4-course tasting menu options (plus supplements). Considering the average entree is ~$35, appetizers ~$10, and desserts are $9, and the quality of the food, the tasting menus represent an excellent value. The portions are a tad smaller, but you get 4 courses, which is a great chance to try a salad/appetizer, pasta, entree AND dessert, without being too stuffed. I have been fully satisfied each time, and I am a big eater. The only downside is that if you want something not on at tasting menu, it is going to cost you. On my visits, I have had to forgo a few dishes that looked interesting since because of this. Not a huge deal though, since each tasting menu offers 3+ options per course, and I have liked almost everything I have tried. Service has been very prompt and friendly. Free valet parking as well! read more

This is definitely a 4 star restaurant. My girlfriend and I came here during clayton restaurant week with a 3 course fixed price menu. It's an awesome deal if you get the opportunity to check it out. So I can't speak much to the prices on the main menu, however the courses offered were outstanding. Started with a pasta bolognese which was delicious. Main course was beef tenderloin served with some mashed potatoes and brussell sprouts. I could have eaten 2. The atmosphere was really nice and it's hard to find classy restaurants that pull off booths well, but this place did it. The wine list was huge, and service was decent. Definitely a romantic/ personal spot to dine. read more

Celebrated my mom's belated birthday dinner, and the experience was awesome! My older sister recommended the place, and the only availability they had was 5pm, which was perfect because we don't like eating late dinners. But by 6pm, the place was getting packed. We all got the 4 course tasting menu, and let me say...we loved it! Plus you can choose menu options between the $35 & $50 tasting menu, but will up-charge depending on what you order. Everyone was raving about how good it was, and not one complaint. And their dessert, the Caramel Pot De Creme was heaven. I am not a huge dessert/sweets type of person, but I wanted to order another. read more

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I recently had lunch here with a friend. I had very high hopes as it advertises that it has a gluten free menu. First let me say that parking here is a nightmare during the day. We got lucky and found a street parking spot a couple of blocks away. When we asked our waiter about the parking he told us that was just the way it is and made no suggestions should we want to come back. A gentleman in a business suit walked in the door right behind us. It was clear that the host wanted to take care of seating him before he seated us - despite the fact that we had reservations. So right off the bat, I felt like we were not considered a priority. He looked right at me when I spoke to him and then looked past me to talk to the man behind us. I found this to be rude. I asked for a gluten free menu from the man who seated us. . . he gave me a curious look and walked away as if he had no idea what I was talking about. So I asked our waiter. He explained that there are only a few gluten free options on the menu. And to be honest, the lunch menu, in my opinion, is VERY LIMITED anyway, so that didn't leave a lot of options. I ordered the lunch entree of sea scallops, potato puree (too runny), and sauteed vegetables. There was some sort of butter sauce over it all. Too much butter sauce. Also, the whole entree was pretty salty. This must be why there are no salt and pepper shakers on the table. Generally, I would say the entree size was pretty small for the $22 price tag. My friend ordered a cheese burger and fries. It looked pretty amazing. Cooked to order. Very large portion. I tried a French fry and the were very good. I had the flourless chocolate torte and it was quite good. The atmosphere was pleasant enough. They seemed to be doing a pretty good business for lunch on a Friday. But the overall attitude by the host and servers knocked this down from a three star to a two star review. The food was okay, but the experience as a whole wasn't good enough to bring me back there. read more

We had dinner there a couple months ago. The food was very good. My wife loved the scallops and asked the server for a take home bag. The server said that we could pick it up from the host on the way out. Curious as to why she didn't just bring it to our table. Later, at home, my wife opened the bag. We had someone else's leftovers. I called and was told to come in and get them. They were still at the door. I wasn't going back, but my wife loved the scallops so I called and told her I was on my way. When I got there I was handed the leftovers in a new bag. I suspect they had been retrieved from the trash. I emailed the restaurant, but never heard back. In my opinion, a restaurant of this repute should have done better. I believe they should've prepared a fresh order of scallops for us. At minimum they should've responded to my emails. read more

How have I not written this review yet? Went with a girlfriend for her birthday and was blown away. We started with drinks at the bar, great service and cocktails. We each ordered an 8 course tasting menu. She asked to be completely surprised and being the control freak that I am, I picked all of my options. We also both did the wine pairings. I cannot even explain how perfect everything was timed and paired. Our server explained everything clearly and knew exactly what wines we were getting and was able to tell us about them in detail. He must've had the patience of a saint because he put up with our mildly-intoxicated, giggle, dominant selves all night with a smile. Each course was perfect. The egg raviolo was one of the favorites. The soft shell crab had such a unique preparation but was exceptional. Quail is never something I would order but I was so impressed with how perfectly it was cooked, seasoned and served. I ordered the trout, even though it is not one of my favorite types of fish and I was blown away. There wasn't anything that I could've imagined being altered or left out of our tasting. We tried 16 different things and weren't disappointed with one, is that even real life? Cheers to you, The Crossing, I look forward to returning and do it all again. read more

I don't tend to write reviews of restaurants I try out--even the good ones, but this time, I feel particularly compelled to do so. My recent experience at The Crossing was exceptional, not just because of the food, but particularly because of the service. The interior was quaint and romantic and the seating seemed organized to maximize the privacy of each table. I was particularly charmed by the Chinese lantern flowers that adorned each table. My mother and I were seated in a cozy spot and started off with the wine menu. Our waiter made us a recommendation and we weren't disappointed. When it came time to order the four courses of our tasting menu we spent a good deal of time discussing the pleasing choices between ourselves and with the waiter. Despite our indecisiveness he was patient and helpful. One of the chefs even came to our table to make himself available for questions. Our first course was a beautiful beet salad with goat cheese and pea shoots--light, fresh, excellent. Next an egg raviolo--a lovely creamy egg yolk with mascarpone encased in homemade pasta. As nice as it was, it might have been a little better if it had been cooked a minute longer. As it was, the pasta was a little tough. The butter-based sauce with which it was served was perhaps too heavy given the creaminess of the egg, but overall the dish was pleasing. I was quite surprised when one of the staff members struck up a conversation with me about it's preparation--just how you get that egg yolk into the pasta without breaking it. As someone who likes to experiment with my own homemade pasta, I was pleased to find someone else equally excited about it! Our third course was seared sea scallops with lettuce and shitakes--perhaps the best of the three. For dessert we chose an apple bread pudding which came with a perfect caramel sauce and a little crème anglaise. Perhaps the only improvement could have been more apples inside and some nuts would have made a nice addition. The espresso--something that I find goes wrong even in some restaurants where the rest of the meal has been great--was just right. Our waiter was attentive throughout our 2+ hour meal, and we left the Crossing quite satisfied. Thanks for a great evening! read more

If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would! I came here for dinner yesterday I started with the complimentary Blue Cheese Souffle followed by the Spanish Octopus, which was recommended by our server. For my entree I got the veal cheeks which was one of the night's special and finished my meal with the chocolate torte for dessert. Every dish was outstanding and the service was excellent! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Remains my favorite restaurant in St Louis, excluding the exotic creative class. Good service, good wine / bar selection, good food up and down the menu, espresso machine, relatively quiet. Outstanding wild salmon recently, appropriate for the time of year. Once, the one valet parking person went missing for 10 minutes. Over the years, that's my only complaint about a Jim Fiala restaurant. read more

Absolutely loved the chef's 8-course tasting menu at the Crossing. From the blue cheese soufflé that came as a free app, everything was superb. The service was top-notched and the wine pairing that came with each meal was nice. We loved the cold pressed corn soup with a dash of bacon. The pan seared scallop was fresh and cooked perfectly. The beef tenderloin may just be a tad too well cooked but it had a great flavor. The cheesecake dessert topped with candied lemon zest was so good! Definitely loved the ambiance, the dinner and the service! read more

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I'd like to proclaim that this place is my favorite place for pasta. It's always been extremely consistent and delicious. Getting their bolognese for lunch is one of my favorite lunches to have. read more

Fantastic bistro in Downtown Clayton. Prices aren't exactly "everyday" but they fit the expense account, so hey. Great wine list, great service. Colleague and i shared the veal tartare--so delicious. We each got the bison steak and holy crap, it was good. The seasoning was excellent, cooked just perfectly. Served with asparagus tips and over a sweet potato mash. 2 glasses of wine, an app, and a meal for about $65. read more

Celebrated our 10 year anniversary here. Best food (Chef's Grand Tasting). Best service by Ben. Comfortable. Very clean. I definitely recommend it! read more

Excellent service by Gus our server. Very pretty. Portions generous. We had the pasta bolognese which was very flavorful. We also had the grilled octopus. Very tender. Most diners were doing the tasting menu. We were catching a quick bite before Cubs/Cards game. Cubs won! read more

The food was better than average but lacked creativity; the service was very good; the bar was actually very underwhelming. I was somewhat surprised that I wasn't wowed by The Crossing, given it's price, prestige, and location. The Crossing is kind of the the Applebees of fancy places: the food will all be things you've heard of or tried before, and the booze and beer are uninspired. A waiter told me they had whatever I could think of at the bar, and their gin selection was limited to the two or three major gin brands. the same for whiskey and bourbon. They considered having Stella to be very unique, but Stella is just the Heineken of wealthier folks - not much unique there. Their wine list, however was extensive and impressive. I'm told they do a very good lunch. The Crossing is where I'd take my friends or in-laws visiting from out of town if I wanted to impress them without having them turn their noses up about some "weird" place I would normally go. It won't offend anyone and will likely deliver good food all the time, but it will leave you with a notion of "meh." No real wow factor. read more

First visit and it did not disappoint! Food was excellent! We had quite a variety at the table and every walked away completely satisfied. Douglas was our server and he was awesome. Timely but not over bearing - a true pro. Look forward to my next visit. read more

I recently planned a suprise dinner at the crossing for my fiance the day we got engaged. Both of our families were included, total party was 7 people. The folks at the Crossing did an INCREDIBLE job! I called a month ahead and asked for a prix fixe menu for the whole table. They printed up custom menus with prices removed at my request, which made the dinner feel uniquely special. The ambiance was perfect - they re-arranged the seating in the restaurant so our table was separated from the rest of the seating area by an enclosure, which made the dinner seem private and undisturbed without needing closed doors or curtains. Our waiter, Dominic, did a fantastic job with table service, was always attentive and went as far as refolding napkins when people went to the restroom. The food was excellent as well. I wasn't a huge fan of the squash soup or first course, but it was probably just my palate (other folks at the table loved them). The entrees and desserts were spectacular, and the blue cheese souffle munchies were to die for. Highly recommended read more

In previous visits (most recently 9/2010) the food, ambiance and service had been wonderful. Not last night. Although, the salads and other starters were up to it's old standards, not so the entres. Several had veal Marsala, which arrived lukewarm at best and the sause was hard to discern. The duck was also a disappointment. When dessert arrived, after a 30-to-40 minute wait (unexplained and not apologized for) the sherbet was fine. The carmel/molasses sticky cake looked like a cupcake with store bought Carmel sauce. The best rating I can give is two stars (a simple green salad with lemon and oil dressing gets much of the credit for pulling it up from one). I would hope last night's experience was one off! read more

My wife and I went here for our 10th wedding anniversary and we had an amazing time!!! Excellent service, very friendly and professional staff from the time of arrival till we left. The food was excellent my wife had a great time. We will definitely return again! Thank you for the amazing experience!! read more

Fine dining, classy, delicious and one of the nicest and most expensive restaurants in Clayton. Their sister restaurant Acero is one of our top 5 favorite restaurants in StL - more casual and reasonable with similar high quality food. Crossing is a very special occasion place if price is not an issue. Went back Feb. 2016 and had an exceptional dining experience. The waiter was outstanding and every course was so good, I can't even say what I enjoyed most. Highly recommend and look forward to going back for a special occasion. read more

The Blue Cheese soufflé which starts off the night is WAY better than any bread basket you could ask for. I would have ordered that as my meal if I could! My date and I polished off that really quickly!! I even found the recipe for this online but its just not the same as going and having them bring it out with the croutons! If you were to order A-la-carte the meal would be really expensive as they are a bit pricy, however they offer tasting menus for $35 or $45 dollars that is quite a deal and was perfect size for me! I had the regular tasting menu and my date had the premium menu. They also offer wine flights which if you're a wine drinker was a great option. I will be back for sure. Its cozy and a great great date atmosphere if someone is trying to impress. read more

My boyfriend's family and I went here last weekend. It was a double celebration - Father's Day and a birthday. We decided on the grand tasting menu (we've done this at their sister restaurant Acero and LOVE it). Overall, the four hour dinner was an awesome experience! With a group of ten, it's difficult to organize but with the tasting menu everyone just hangs out and enjoys whatever is brought out (note that this is expensive, be prepared) The Good - The staff was very attentive and really took care of us. They constantly told us how fun we were (probably because we didn't quite fit the upscale style of the other patrons). - The food just kept coming. If you are going here for a special occasion, do the tasting menu...no thinking...no envy of other's dishes. It creates an experience where everyone tries the same 10ish dishes and gets to talk about it. Can't be beat. - Wine was paired wonderfully with the dishes! The Bad - Why I gave 4 stars I really wanted to give 5 because we had an awesome time, but need to be honest and critical - A few of the dishes were oversalted - I would have overlooked this if I hadn't seen it on other reviews. - The waiter seemed a little young and wasn't able to completely explain the wines he served us - I'm not a wine snob by any means and I understand the probably switch them often, but for the amount paid on wine...I'd expect a little more knowledge and enthusiasm on the wine front - Lastly, sometimes the waiter forgot to explain the dish. We did the tasting menu so we could learn...that's a fail Despite any bads, this was an awesome experience...those things can be changed night to night. Go here (or Acero) for an awesome one of a kind experience as far as tasting menus go! read more

We hadn't done a Chef's Grand Tasting Menu for years and had forgotten how extraordinary they are. Each course was beautiful as well as delicious. For intensity of flavor the foie gras and scallop with accompanying sauterne was a highlight, but the differing textures and flavors of all the dishes satisfied. The skate wing over spinach, the Indiana duck breast, the squid ink pasta with tender shrimp, the pork belly crepe, the lamb with cauliflower--each added so much to the overall dining experience. The service was seamless and impeccable. Go there. read more

Have eaten here many times, and was always quite good, but pricey wine list. Last night was an exception. Undoubtedly goes down as the worst meal I have ever had the misfortune of of encountering. Tomato Caprese salad was a thin & watery close cousin to an open can of canned cut up tomatoes with some cherry tomatoes floating, along with some other unidentifiable red unknowns & topped with a massive hunk of burrata cheese. Tasted as bad as it sounds & rendered inedible. Next came Blue Fin Tuna which tasted like it had been hanging around for a few hours, but the sauce that this was all built upon reminded me of the sweet sauce of canned baked beans. What a disastrous dinner, and not inexpensive. Done with this establishment permanently. read more

After a delicious meal at Acero with friends, my fiance and I made a reservation here for an intimate dinner. It was amazing. The food, the wine, the service, the ambience --- all of it was outstanding. We both chose the tasting menu. I ordered the crudo - which was a yellowfin tuna with olive oil and light seasoning, followed by a guilty pleasure of fois gras served with a blueberry sauce (absolutely my favorite - and I don't even like blueberries!), ruby trout for entree that was perfectly cooked, and creme brulee for dessert. He ordered the salad appetizer, scallops, and woolly pig ribeye. I'm not sure that he ordered dessert (which makes me wonder why I didn't order two). We shared a delightful bottle of cabernet. I hope it won't be too long before we are back there again! By far, this was my favorite meal since relocating to St. Louis. read more