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    Chicken and Beef Tacos
    Darnell S.

    Some Of the best late night tacos you will find in STL. Upbeat is one of those need to know bases type places for me every time I bring it up whole Are like whaaaat there's a bar up there? Yes the food is good and the drinks are strong with plenty of seating inside, outside and at the bar from the view to the atmosphere you will not leave disappointed

    Jenn C.

    Drinks are severely overpriced. $17 for a strawberry mojito. It was an event night so I guess that means only nachos are served. Folks who can't eat that be damned. The staff is very attentive and the bar girls are very nice. This is my second time here and the menu has been an issue every time. I've been invited here never came on my own. Can't say that I'll have too either. OAN. I don know what time they open but my shoes are sticking to the floor so bad I'm scared imma walk out of them and fall. Ambiance is absolutely chill. Beautiful views of STL. Great photo opportunities for the photo lovers.

    Margarita flight
    Angela W.

    We went in for happy hour. The view was really nice. That was the best part about the venue and only reason I ranked three. The view can not carry a place alone. I ordered a margarita flight and was very excited as usually you do not get flight with margaritas. It would have been helpful if the staff said tell you which flavor is which or if the flight would have been labeled. 2 of the 4 drinks were okay only one which I believe was mango was good. The flight was $25 and I do not mind the price but the communication of flavors just would have helped. Service was ok. Didn't order food as it was a very limited menu and there was not anything of interest to us.

    Garlic Parm wings
    Terrence M.

    Order: old Fashion Four Roses Garlic Parm Wings Pros: the bartender made a GREAT old fashion! It was really really good! Cons: they were out of Nachos. Garlic parm wings werent very garlic(ie).

    Lemonade stand flight
    Amanda M.

    What a beautiful location! Located in the heart of St. Louis in Midtown. I recommend valet parking if you can. Rooftop is so beautiful and scenic. Service was great we had a great waitress and she was super friendly and helped w menu selection. We tried 2 different flights which were the Margarita flight and the Lemonade stand flight. The drinks tasted a tad bit watered down and possibly pre-mixed not made to order bc i tried asking for a different vodka and tequila and waitress mentioned they can't be modified. Also it was a hot day so maybe ice just melted quick but nothing to stop me from going again. We went on a Tuesday and they had a guest chef making Birria tacos which were amazing, tender beef and queso w consomé . We also tried the chicken Philly wrap was delicious too!

    Sherelle L.

    Loved this little cocktail lounge on top of a hotel! The bartenders were all friendly and super knowledgeable. I got to learn about how they picked the name and descriptions for each drink. I personally went for the Butterfly tears drink and was made with perfection! Jo was the one working and she took her time and made sure the presentation plus taste was up to their standards. The view is wonderful and this is a place to meet up with your friends or loved one!

    Audrey B.

    Had a lovely night out on the rooftop patio of UpBar. Lots of points for atmosphere. Very nice feel to the place - upscale chill. The seating is comfortable and varied. It's not a huge place, but it's big enough to comfortably host small to medium groups. Music was a bit loud and a little difficult to hear over because of the speakers being directly over the seats, but the shade from the building was nice. Service was really quick and our server was super friendly. She was great. Lots of drink options including cocktail flights which I haven't seen elsewhere. Only downside with the main cocktail flight was that the cocktails weren't what they were called - as in, they had traditional drink names but some were the bar's version of the drink, not the "official" drink. For example, a Rugburn is typically Irish cream, coffee liqueur, and whiskey but here it was cranberry juice and Jameson. They should maybe add descriptions of the flight drinks on the menu. We didn't get much food but those who did order were happy. It's pricey but on par with other rooftop bars. Basically elevated bar food. Tip: visit early. They don't take reservations so if it's a Friday or Saturday night, you'll have to wait awhile. We showed up at 5:30 and there was no wait.

    Corey K.

    V cool place with great vibe a d exceptional service. Check out their active social media for great weekly deals.

    A variety of flights
    Rejoice O.

    I really like this place! The view is amazing! It's a different feel for this part of town, and it's close enough to CWE that I can drive my golf cart here. I love the ambiance and the fireplace outside. The heaters make it a great place to hang out, even when it's cold. I also love the music! Just my vibe! They have a variety of flights that I'm excited to try, and I've heard the food is good! (If it's not, I will update this post with my review of the food.)

    Sharice C.

    Went here on a date night and it was amazing. The view from the roof was incredible. The drinks were good, not watered down, but the food was not all that good. They were out of wings and the chicken nachos were not as good as I was hoping. But I will say, the customer service, music and vibe certainly made up for it!

    Blueberry drink with bubbles
    Ocean C.

    Voting for drinks only and service only! As I didn't eat there. Quite frankly, it would be nice if they had some kind of a snack menu, but there was only a very small limited brunch menu on Sunday and they closed so early (2pm!) so we didn't have a chance to eat. But let's talk drinks! Bottomless mimosas for only $15, and an option for 4 different flavors totally made me happy! My girlfriend took a blueberry beer (yuk I know) but she LOVED IT! And they even put fresh blueberries in it per her request. Our friend had a blueberry vodka with bubbles drink and said it was delicious and strong! This is only for $8 Service was fast and friendly and the bar is beautiful rooftop looking over the foundry and SLU. Please don't go on Sunday morning so I have a seat for my happy self

    Flight
    Byron L R.

    This place is pretty cozy and nice. Since it's cold can't go out to patio but I can imagine in the summer it's all the way live. Will definitely come back when it's warmer. Great flights as well and finger foods.

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    Great place to enjoy the view and unwind. Great service, they hire the local SLU students that add great energy in the place.

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    I only give the five stars for nights that Julia and Alyssa are bartending. They are the best bartenders ever!

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    Great view. The appetizer flight was amazing and the service was even better. 5 stars all the way.

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    The Gramophone

    The Gramophone

    4.6
    (766 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    One of the best sandwhich places I've been too! They have so many options and I haven't had a bad…read moresandwich. It is also nice they offer half's and full sandwiches so you can try multiple half sandwiches! I've tried the Mississippi River, Phil and cheds, and the Alcatraz. The Alcatraz was far my favorite one. The Mississippi River was good too. They also have a back patio that's dog friendly! I cant wait to come back and visit and try more!

    WOULD recommend (general). Stopped by late morning for a quick bite, I have been here a few times…read morebefore but never actually ordered anything but its location is pretty good, right in the heart of the grove. There wasn't that much line when I went, they take your other at the kiosk by the bar. They have a large assortment of sandwiches, comes in whole OR half (which is half the price of a whole). I ordered 2 half sandwiches, "The Meatball" and "The Steak Out". It didn't take long at all to make my sandwiches and they also have options to customize specialty sandwiches if specific toppings are wanted. The Steak Out was the 1st sandwich tried, and was the best one out of the two. The steak was cooked medium rare but isn't too rare at all or overcooked past that if you are worried about that either. Not only that, but the jalapenos and the pepper mayo are to die for, and they didn't completely soak it in sauce (which is a common concern as well). Everything tastes so freshly made, with half a sandwich honestly being more than enough for 1 sitting. Overall rating 8.9/10. The Meatball was very good as well, meatballs were cooked well throughout and tender to the bite. I am not completely mad at the Baguette being the bread of choice but they couldn't have went wrong with ciabatta neither. It was a very solid sandwich, nothing too extraordinary but nothing I can really complain about neither. Overall rating 8.3/10. In past visits, I have also tried the Enzo Gorlomi (basically a spicy italian) which I thought was better than both sandwiches I tried during that visit, but I may be biased because I love spicy italian sandwiches. Should still try though in my opinion. All in all, I would definitely come back to this place when I'm in the area, pricing is pretty good for the food amount and quality you are getting. Vibes are cool in there, they seem like a business with a lot of experience doing what they do. I wouldn't say they are the absolute best in St. Louis... yet, but they are definitely up there for sure. They are also open until 1:30AM Tues - Sat so its a great late night option.

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    Blues City Deli

    Blues City Deli

    4.8
    (1.4k reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Sandwich Heaven What a great little deli on the corner!…read moreSandwiches were awesome, the chip and beverage options are elite and the place just oozes sandoness Such a solid spot for grab a Sando. They come out fast and are delicious! Quirky interior with great wall eye candy.

    It is VERY understandable that Blues City Deli has achieved a 5 star rating on Yelp. It was great…read more I read in my preview that the line to the counter is always there...but it moves quickly...and it is and does. I had to visit Blues City as I heard they have great Po Boys...and they do. I am used to having oysters or shrimp on a Po Boy. Not here. They are basically served with many versions of meat. I had the Benton Park Po Boy and it was incredible. The sandwich has ham, roast beef, turkey, provel, and is dressed with lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, pepperoncini, sweet red pepper sauce on french bread. My wife, being vegetarian had the Panino Fresco. It included mozzarella, provolone, dressed with homemade olive salad, tomato, onion & Italian vinegar oil on an Italian roll. This was the first time in 26 years that she finished the entire sandwich. I had a bite of hers, and it is easy to see why she she finished it. So good. I even bought a memorable t-shirt as I loved Blues City Deli. The female counter person was so friendly. She even wrote down three other restaurants to try while we were visiting St Louis. Blues City Deli is a can't miss place and if we are back in St. Louis...we will be back.

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    Sally's spicy Italian has a heavy acidic flavor
    Sally's spicy Italian has a heavy acidic flavor
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    Gioia's Deli

    Gioia's Deli

    4.6
    (575 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    A perfect sandwich. The Hot Salami. Recognized by James Beard. I did mine on garlic cheese bread…read morewith peppers. Got there early and then it got really crowded. Definitely worth stopping when in St Louis

    We chose this sandwich shop because they're a well-known small business in STL, and whenever we…read morehost visitors from out of town for luncheons we always try to support local restaurants so they can get a true taste of St. Louis. Since this place is such a staple, we figured we had to give it a try. The place was absolutely packed, which clearly shows it's a local favorite. Even with how busy they were, our pickup order was ready on time -- actually before the scheduled pickup since I arrived about five minutes early. The atmosphere definitely had that classic local sandwich shack vibe and seemed like it would make a great casual lunch spot for almost any occasion. Unfortunately, the food itself just didn't live up to the reputation for us. We ordered the hot salami sandwiches, which they're known for, but they were extremely greasy and the only flavors that really stood out were mustard and grease. We expected a lot more flavor and balance considering it's their specialty item. We also placed a large luncheon order of 10 sandwiches. Everyone was satisfied overall and the food was decent enough, but nothing really stood out or made us excited to come back. We personally prefer Adriana's for both flavor and overall quality. One of the biggest disappointments was that none of the sandwiches had cheese on them, even though we paid an extra $2 per sandwich for the garlic cheese bread upgrade. That was frustrating considering the additional charge. Honestly, I'm guessing we may have just caught them on an off day because it's obvious this spot has a loyal following. We still appreciate supporting local STL businesses and can understand why so many people love it -- it just wasn't quite the experience we were expecting.

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    Sando Shack

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    4.4
    (83 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    baby when i tell you this is one of the most simply delicious sandwiches ive had. flavor packed,…read morefresh, and i love that they give you plenty of fries w/ the sando. the cashier was super friendly. & i really appreciate how open and clean the inside of the restaurant is. the curry fries are a MUST this will easily become a monthly visit for me

    I feel compelled to write this at the chance someone who cares will see it. This place had all the…read moremakings of a good restaurant, but, like so many, it's neglected. The ingredients seemed good but my chicken thigh was cheap, the chicken was burned, the sauce was too salty, and the sandwich was half heartedly put together. The fries and sauce were very good -- and obviously required the least effort. That's what gives me hope. The restaurant itself has sticky floors (which I've tried to avoid after I turned 30) and is a bit of a mess. There's a towel sitting under the big jug of water. It's just not clean or easy to be in. I saw the pics when you guys were a food truck. I know you were making incredible stuff. The gal at the front was friendly enough, but all in all this was a bull*hit experience considering the potential. The restaurants that are consistently good have the owners/head chef watching, caring, and making sure their workers deliver the experience that was intended. I have no doubt if someone who really cared showed up this place would be all I was hoping.

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    Half of my curry fries and portobello katsu sandwich- i had already scarfed the other half!
    Half of my curry fries and portobello katsu sandwich- i had already scarfed the other half!
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    Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe

    Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe

    4.3
    (242 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Solid lunch spot alert! A friend and I stopped by the the other day on a whim and lucked out by…read morearriving right before the noon rush. They've renovated the space recently, and it looks fantastic, clean, modern, and way more welcoming than before. The ordering counter is right at the entrance, and once you're ready, the staff keeps things moving quickly. The menu has also gotten an upgrade with a shiny new digital display, and I'm pretty sure there are some new items on there (love to see it!). Even with the new options, I'm loyal to my go to, the turkey sandwich, because it simply never misses. After they toast the sandwich, it's topping time. I always stick with my favorites, lettuce, olives, and honey mustard, simple but perfect. Once your sandwich is finished, don't forget to grab chips (and maybe a cookie...no judgment) plus a drink cup before paying and heading to the dining area. Speaking of drinks: I cannot resist their strawberry lemonade. Not only did I have one cup, I had two. It's that good. Overall, Pickleman's remains a reliable, tasty, and quick lunch stop, especially with the refreshed space and smoother ordering process. I'll definitely be back!

    It was 10:45pm after a show, and I was sooo hungry. Thank…read moreyou to the gentleman that made my salad with modifications and even offered to remake it when I didn't realize croutons were in it (I'm staying away from bread products right now). Yummy salad. Good service. Try them at any time!

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    Pickleman's Gourmet Cafe
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