I was impressed, but not blown away. I went in for the chef's grand tasting menu with the premium wine pairing. The menu was well executed for the most part across the 8 courses, but it was a played a little safe. It consisted of 5 seafood courses, a duck course, and a short rib course led to a dessert of vanilla bean panna cotta with raspberry coulis. At $95 a person, the value is certainly there, especially compared to tasting menus in major cities like LA, New York, Chicago, and Miami. It may seem nit picky, but the vegetables were visibly over cooked on one of the courses and I got few gritty bites in the seafood tagliatelle with clams and shrimp. It was only problematic because these simple fixes are indicators of the level of pride coming from the kitchen. Some of the courses contained caviar, saffron, and truffle, so there's no doubt the meal was higher end, but nothing seemed really creative. The wine was worth the value as well. I'm not at all well versed in wine, but the pairings were good and I did enjoy them immensely. The service was okay. I was informed at the end of the meal that our server was working for his first time as a server. He did a fine job, but it was an odd choice for the house to assign him to us considering that we called ahead to say that we would be having the chef's tasting menu and that we were celebrating a birthday, which they didn't acknowledge. All in all, it was very good. I wish that the chef would have gone a little more experimental, but the experience was fine. I can't say that I would order the chef's grand tasting menu again, but I would certainly return for an a la carte meal again. If you are looking to celebrate an occasion, I would recommend going to the crossing and getting the chef's grand tasting menu, but if you're looking for something exciting, maybe look elsewhere. read more

The Crossing - New American Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

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Wonderful lunch with friends. Food, service and atmosphere great. Owner makes a point to stop at tables and deliver plates periodically - seemed very attentive and concerned with details. Would love to try for dinner. read more

This place is fabulous! The service was exceptional, thank you Garret and everyone else who stopped by to ask me if I was enjoying myself! The food was phenomenal as well and had great presentation. I'm not from St. Louis and most of the restaurants I've eaten at have been disappointing. I'm definitely going back and if you have a business dinner and you're not sure where to go this is definitely the place. read more

This is one of my favorite "GO-2" places when I desire a damn good business lunch. The owner/chef Jimmy Fiala is absolutely one of the best owner/chefs in town. The place is clean and nice although rather tight and small. However, you can conduct business here if you're quiet. The food is fresh, superbly prepared, well constructed and beautifully plated. The meal takes a little time to get to the table when crowded, but it's worth the wait. The service is very good without being over the top. The wine list is first-rate. One of the best Stl has to offer. read more

The food and wine were outstanding. The service was spectacular. Can't wait to go back!

Very mediocre food. We ordered the chef's menu and they mixed and matched the regular tasting menu and called it the chef's menu. Some of the items were excessively salty. The wine pairing left much to be desired. For the price that they charge, not worth it. read more

I love this place. Great wine selection. Very warm and inviting. My server picked the best white for my perfectly done Tilapia!

Most excellent in every way! Awesome foodie experience and service is excellent. Great attitudes from all staff with out being there too much. Good atmosphere for conversation and very cozy. Perfect for romantic dinner or entertaining. Only one suggestion would be is to put real flowers on the tables, they have these plastic glued together arrangements of fake flowers and for the prices and with white tablecloth real flowers would be more appropriate imo. Sorry to nit pick. Again this is a must go to restaurant in STL! read more

One of my new favorite restaurants in St. Louis! I can't believe it has taken me so long to go. We did the Chef's Grand Tasting menu. It wasn't just a dinner - it was an experience. Each course was better than the last. The scallops melted in your mouth and the lamb was cooked to perfection. Even the fruit pie was fantastic and I am not much of a dessert person. The environment was cute and intimate and the service was fantastic. I can't wait to go back and to try their sister restaurant Acero. read more

We have had two meals which have been spectacular They are trying to do all things right and succeed but stop short of over the top crazy food and spices It started w the large single ice cube in their cocktails to the homemade chocolate cake, ice cream, and rugelach This place is consistently doing a full fine dining experience read more

The food is always delicious at The Crossing and it provides a very nice atmosphere for dining. One of the waiters, however, is very rude and condescending. Should I be seated in his section again, I will ask to be moved. It ruined an otherwise very nice dining experience. read more

Love this restaurant!! Honestly can't say a negative thing about this place. Food is exceptional, hostess and servers are all stellar. Love the tasting menu! read more

This is our place to eat when we want a great dinner with great service. We have been coming here for years and I always tell Jim (the owner) that the consistency of his restaurant from the front-end to the back-end is fabulous. To me that is the most important aspect of a great place to eat. We brought another couple here last week for their first time, and they loved the place. (And, thanks Gus for the great service) read more

Great lunch again. The food and service are fantastic! This is one of the best restaurants in St. Louis. People often choose the Crossing for dinner, but lunch is always good. The grass fed burger is my favorite. read more

Lunch was great, fast and good service. Scallops were amazing, my friend had the burger, WoW!

Went here a few weeks ago, and I can honestly say this was the best meal I've ever eaten. They started us off with a bleu cheese souffle, and while neither one of us likes bleu cheese, we both loved it. I had the raviolo as an appetizer, and am convinced it was the greatest 7 or 8 bites of food i have ever eaten. Had the sea bass for my entree, which came with a lovely puree of sweet potatoes, garlic spinach, and porchini mushrooms. Dessert was a warm chocolate torte which i couldn't stop eating. The service was exceptional, we tipped our waiter 25%, and he deserved every cent. Friendly, knowledgeable, courteous...just the best. It was definitely a little pricey, but still well worth the expense. We will absolutely be back! read more

We had a great experience last night at the Crossing! Zach our waiter, was amazingly knowledgeable about the wine and fiood and made sure we enjoyed our evening! We had a great evening and we defiantly be back! Take a client, meet friends, enjoy life, it's worth it! read more

Disappointing. We hadn't been to this restaurant in years and I'm not sure we'll go back. Complimentary cheese soufflé is wonderful and my romaine salad delicious. As we're the beet salads. Trout entrees (2) had to be sent back because they were undercooked and the two pork entrees were very very fatty. Sauce delicious but we were still hungry after 3 small bites of pork. The primary reason for only 3 stars was the service. Terrible. She paid no attention to refilling wine glasses, or refreshing drinks and, she had a very complacent and argumentative attitude. She really ruined the meal for all of us. Too bad for the restaurant read more

People often ask what our favorite restaurant is in St Louis.... and I now know the answer.."the Crossing". This place is somewhere you go to relish in the flavors of food, paired with wine that makes you realize how good life is. We enjoyed multiple courses from the Chef tasting, and all were excellent. This place is amazing and won't disappoint. read more

I was walking up the street from Hotel on business visit to Clayton area and stumbled upon The Crossing. I must say, I was super impressed. The meal at The Crossing was reinforced my decision to come to St Louis is his week. I started with a Negroni cocktail and some crisp bread with blue cheese warm mix compliments of the chef. Followed with the tastings menu. I had the tuna crude which was succulent, then the Spanish Octopus which was a he most tender I've had since living in Europe a decade ago. Then I had the lamb chop for main course which melted in the mouth. Followed by the Chocolate Mouse for desert. I'd recommend this restaurant in a heartbeat to everyone! read more

Went here with my wife about a month ago...really liked the lamb! It's somewhat pricey but well worth the cost. Good atmosphere, drinks, and service too. read more

We came in for a late dinner, and Elizabeth showed us to the bar while they set our table. The bartender was blonde, she had an interesting name but I couldn't tell you what it was. She got creative and did not disappoint. We got seated, had a super laid back server greet us and explain (a lot I didn't listen to, very lengthy) I asked if I could add the scampi (and app) to the filet and he was suuuuper stoked on it-we then had two joiners come in unexpectedly and they were all for it. Unbelievably professional-from the hostess, the food runner, and the chef (he actually helped me into my coat on the way out). After we left and were already over at the Cheshire, we got a voicemail from the hostess, Elizabeth. They boxed my food but we paid cash & left before they could bring it back out. She answered the phone when I called back and insisted on delivering it directly to me on her way home. Totally unnecessary but definitely left an impression. Wonderful experience. read more

Excellent food and excellent service. Fresh ingredients. Super pleasant service, where with wait staff work together for an unforgettable experience. Delicious food. Many options. Creative combinations and preparations. read more

We went for lunch, we ordered two different dishes of pasta. They were ok but both had a creamy, buttery sauce that overwhelmed all ingredients. They also came with cheese already grated on top of pasta: this should be optional (or at least, it should be specified in the menu). Not authentic Italian. For a more authentic and creative Italian experience, go to nearby Pastaria. Espresso was very good though. Pricey from what they offer. read more

did the four course tasting and had a mostly positive meal. the yellow fin tuna with caviar and the seared foie gras were hits while the sweetbread entree had a mushy texture to it i was not fond of. dessert was a pear tarte which was nice. also, the bleu cheese souffle starter was positively addictive. read more

After our disappointing experience at Chez Leon the night before, we didn't hold out much hope for this restaurant. Well, were we pleasantly surprised! The food was uniformly excellent and our service was very friendly yet unobtrusive. We left in much better spirits than we arrived. We were warmly greeted and promptly seated when we arrived. Despite it being a busy Saturday night at 7pm, our server arrived within a minute of our sitting down. Then, within five minutes, we already had the drinks we ordered, a serving of the deliciously addictive blue cheese souffle with toast points was on our table, and our water glasses were full. The rest of the evening ran in a similarly smooth fashion as well. I ordered the Hudson Valley foie gras with poached pear and warm field greens, the sea scallops with warm romaine, shitake mushrooms, and lemon truffle, and the beef tenderloin with pommes puree and haricot verts. My wife chose all appetizers consisting of a curried cream of cauliflower soup with apple, the restaurant's signature roasted beet salad with goat cheese, and the special butternut squash ravioli. Long story short, everything was delicious. The roasted beet salad had perhaps a touch too much goat cheese (after all, just how much of the stuff can you reasonably eat?), but everything else was great. The standout was the beef tenderloin dish. It consisted of two small medallions of tenderloin perfectly seared on the outside but meltingly tender inside. They rested on a bed of mashed potatoes which tasted extremely buttery (almost as good as the famous potatoes at Joel Robuchon) and rich. And the haricot verts were perfectly crisp yet tender. The service was in such contrast to the night before. Everything was attended to, yet at no time did we feel rushed or smothered. I enjoyed finding my napkin neatly folded when I returned to the table after using the restroom. Jim Fiala, the chef, apparently trained at Restaurant Daniel in NYC under acclaimed chef Daniel Boulud, and it is evident in his food. Dinner here was a pleasure and an excellent experience, especially when compared to our time served at Chez Leon. read more

i am not a foodie, but i do know good food. the meal we had last night was sublime. everything was perfection from the service to the appetizers, entrees and dessert. the pasta dishes were the absolute best of everything we ate. the chef was there this evening, so i assume the food was stellar because of his presence. i had not been in a long time, but now i remembered why i have loved this place so much over the years. read more

Amazing hidden gem in downtown Clayton. The Crossing was a wonderful dining experience the food amazing and don't forget to ask for the best waiter this side of Scotland, Douglas. read more

This place is just amazing. Completely unique and original, this place does its own thing and it is a great thing indeed! The blue cheese souffle served to every table is just the first great taste of how this place sets itself apart. The best part about this restaurant is the chef's tasting menus that allows to select multiple smaller meals to try all of the delicious food the chef has paired. Delicious food, an entertaining evening, and great service! read more

Fine dining at its best in St Louis. This is where I take my most important clients in the St Louis area. Great innovative cuisine. Nice wine selection. Great overall. Even better if someone else is paying for it :) read more

Great everything! Do the tasting menu and feel free to substitute. Great wine selection. Complimentary valet

This is the best restaurant in STL. It is also very affordable, given the very high quality of the entire dining experience. Try the scallops - a light simple sauce and always perfectly cooked. Any of the tasting menus is wonderful and the wine flights are interesting and a good value. read more

Great for business dinner or special occasion. Small but cozy bar area and tables are conversation friendly. The service was on it, the food was great. Blue cheese soufflé amuse bouche followed by puree cauliflower soup drizzled with honey. Seared grouper special was exceptional - "blocky" cuts of fish perfectly cooked over a sort of potato and Brussels sprout mixture. Prices are steep and tables of suits push a pretentious attitude, but the waiter made it feel more relaxed. ($45 food only, one person W/O T&T) read more

boyfriend took me here for my birthday on a monday night. good atmosphere, really nice people. i have celiac and i love that i was able to enjoy all the gluten free-ness! he had a nice glass of red wine and i had a half bottle of moscato. we started off with scampi, he had the lamb and i ordered the scallops. overall it was a fantastic experience! will have to go back for another occasion! read more

Well, this restaurant was a huge disappointment. Saint Louis has so many amazing culinary options to consider before this place. After asking about vegetarian options and being told I could have either an appetizer (that ended up being my worst meal of the month) or they could maybe make me some off menu pasta it went downhill. For the remainder of the meal the waiter was a single step away from being actively hostile towards me. Not only was this very uncomfortable, this restaurant easily breaches the $100 for two level. Being treated that way at any restaurant would be unacceptable but at this price point its unheard of. I felt the entire time he was angry I was not going to spend more money, but what could I spend more when they do not have a vegetarian entree? All the food I tried was mediocre, our weekly blue apron box is significantly better. If you are thinking maybe I want to try this place out, be ready to spend over $150.00 for two people and longingly remember Sauce on the Side is next door and much better at 1/8 the cost. To be fair to the restaurant other members seemed to celebrate the tasting menu. read more