Had a great dinner here a while back. The food was excellent, the service was also excellent.

Overall: top notch, intimate dining experience that you won't want to miss! A near Michelin-star experience! Food: 5/5 Cocktail was nicely balanced, bubbly, herby, sweet and fruity Bread was in par with top tier steakhouses. Olive oil was pungent and vibrant. Flakey salt was nice attention to detail. The crab cake was the best one I've ever had. Period. Crab flavor forward, good moistness and crust. Chicken was tender and deboned. Crispy skin was a great touch. The jus was too salty for my liking, but the chicken still paired nicely with the other sauces from my friends. Dessert sundae was decadent and a huge portion for three to share! Ambiance: 5/5 great mood lighting. Nice interior decor touches. Not too crowded or noisy. Service: 6/5 our server was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. She came back just the right number of times. Staff were incredibly attentive and well-trained. read more

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Wright's lived up to its reputation on our visit. Steaks were cooked perfectly. Sides were spot on. Cozy ambiance with excellent service. My only complaint is that the chairs are abysmal. Definitely a case of them choosing form over function. They fit the decor nicely but are simply terrible to sit on. My advice is to not tell your partner about them and you grab the cushioned bench seat upon your arrival. read more

Located at the center of Clayton, Wright's Tavern is a frequently visited spot for celebrations and gatherings. Making a reservation is a must in order to secure a table. Street parking is tricky. I visited Wright's Tavern on a Thursday evening. The restaurant is completely packed, though the cozy ambience and background music are lovely. Service is top-notch. Our server frequently came over to refill our water, and check if there are anything we need. As far as food, my favorites are 1) shrimp scampi and the 2) halibuts. For the shrimp scampi, the jumbo shrimp was cooked with a great garlic spicy sauce. Two pieces of bread came with that for dipping. Love the halibut as well -- The fish is perfectly cooked. It is light and flaky, with crunchy potato crisp on top. Well done! Two other items we ordered are average: 1) Roasted chicken: The sauce is overly salty, though the protein is prepared perfectly. 2) Cream brulee Regardless of some misses, Wright Tavern is still a nice spot to capture some fond memories with loved ones. read more

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First of all we went to celebrate out 8th year wedding anniversary, And that Ambiance amazing, place very cozy great set up , service it was Spectacular our server I believe his name was Tim or some like that if not mistaken he was super attentive with everything and the others server always kept an eye if you're in need of water or anything else. They all were Great food very delicious great quality great temperature and drinks the best I had tree pink lady and were absolutely delicious cheers to the entire staff. For sure will be back soon to enjoy more of the food, drinks and ambiance. read more

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Amazing food beautiful ambiance .. Also Richard's service was amazing...so grateful we got squeezed in at 5pm opening after standing in weather a long time outside... delicious.. we will be back! Best crab cake ever.. Halibut was a work of art‍.. Things to work on -tho I love prompt service.. it needs to be dialed in on the tag team service a bit.. I felt like we had our main waiter..,then a line of soldiers in line staring at us behind.. I'm already a tight place. Richard naturally paced wonderfully on his own.. I am a slow eater and I was just trying to eat the last of my food and have amazing convo w my love.. I got asked probably 8 times could my plate be taken.. that's kinda irritating considering we were let in at 5pm and this was all between 5:15-545... we also had the table till 6:30 and still were kind enough to pay and leave before 6... I get insuring good service but you all (not my waiter) made us feel hurried for a very expensive (and again tasty meal)... it would have been nice to savor it more and our conversation without the constant interruptions for over half our time seated. Overkill, but delicious. This is not Chickfila/McDonalds so don't get into the speed... keep it at bay... cuz pretentiousness can ruin restaurants in stl and reasonable people will be respectful of time seated. We certainly were.. spending $200 in less than an hour is really an extravagant night for us it was just difficult with the constant feeling of being hurried. Took a little away from our experience.. that halibut and ambiance tho.. if you haven't been here you need to.. romantic and delicious. read more

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All of the things you've heard are "wright" ;) I came to Wright's Tavern with a friend last minute not knowing what to expect. To start, I ordered the Negroni Bianco & a friend ordered the Wright's infamous Gin Martini which came with the cute sidecar! I loved that they gave you that, it kept the gin nice & cold for when you were ready for your refill! I had the Shrimp Scampi although everyone raves about the Halibut so that will be on my list for next time! This entree came with so much shrimp I had plenty to take home for left overs! The restaurant is quite small & there are designated spots for larger parties but it's definitely tight in there. Also, this restaurant is pretty busy & there is only street parking available so be on the lookout for parking! I hear it's VERY hard to get on the books here so watch out on the 30th or 31st of each month at midnight because that's when they release their reservations for the next month! The more you know! read more

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Wright's Tavern made me feel like I was in an elegant cozy bar in New York. The service was fantastic. I was so glad we were able to get a last minute reservation due to someone else canceling. Their Caesar salad is probably the best I've ever had. I loved the seasoned butter on the steak. I also got the martini with a lemon twist (since I'm not a fan of olives) and it was amazing! read more

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Nothing new to add however I did try the crab cake, which is a meal in itself, loaded with crab meat expertly done. Had the top round roast beef again with fries, couldn't finish it because of the huge crab cake (that's a good problem, now I lunch for tomorrow). All good, service excellent, a bit loud (all tables were filled) but didn't deter my experience. Nice to go to a place where you know the food is always good and the service is always topnotch. Bravo read more

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We had a wonderful dinner at Wright's Tavern! A reservation fell in our lap out of the blue via a friend who couldn't use it....and wow am I glad he thought of us!! Everything from the service, to the drinks to the meal was outstanding! It's a small place, and it was crowded so the noise level was high, but that really didn't bother me. But what did bother me was when we walked in and made the eight or so steps to the hostess who was standing there along with another employee, neither of them said a word of greeting. It wasn't until I told them my name and reservation time, did one of them turn, do something on the computer and led us to our table. I guess I'm just used to be welcomed in when we go to a restaurant for dinner. Other than that, we had a great experience. Looking forward to a return trip! read more

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Wright's is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. The atmosphere is moody and intimate. The service is the best I've ever experienced- Ricky truly enhances your experience at Wright's. My first time eating there Ricky painted a beautiful picture of the shrimp scampi and we just had to order. It's now our goto when we visit Wright's. Also don't sleep on the onion rings and that tavern sauce!! The bread/butter/oil starter is incredible! I only wish there was more of it! The crème brûlée is phenomenal and I recommend the sundae at least once! read more

My wife and I's favorite spot in STL. Amazing service. Intimate and moody atmosphere. Some of our favorites include the halibut, chicken, French dip, and New York strip! read more

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Wright's food and service are very good. However, we find the experience very rushed. My husband and I were there last night and they tried to get us in and out in about an hour. We took a bit longer and they came back to the table multiple times to try to clear the course. I know they need to turn the tables but this made our lovely dinner feel much less so. read more

The food at Wright's Tavern is other-worldly. Our steak was cooked to absolute perfection, and each appetizer, I thought, was well worth the price. read more

We had an early Valentine's Day dinner here last night. The ambiance is amazing despite it being very small. The service was the best I've had in along time! All of the servers were very friendly and funny and they greeted us and brought water right away. We ordered the Caesar salad, crab cake, and filet with pommes frites. The sourdough bread with whipped butter and olive oil was amazing! Everything you want bread to be- crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. They do not skimp on the butter either. The Caesar salad was mixed well and full of Parmesan cheese. I really enjoyed it. I had the crab cake as my meal and it was definitely one of the best crab cakes I've ever had and was filled with lump crab. My fiancé got the filet and it was probably the best filet I've ever had. It was perfectly cooked and crispy on the outside and the sauce on top was amazing!! The pommes frites were my least favorite part of the meal. They were very average despite being served piping hot, but that's okay. For dessert, we got the ice cream sundae and it was great! So fun and whimsical for such a nice restaurant. We also really liked how they gave you pencils to write on the paper on the tables. We drew portraits of each other lol. Overall, Wright's is intimate and fancy, but still very approachable. read more

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Possibly the best meal I've had in STL. Ambiance, service, food, drink all top notch. Went there for an early Valentines Dinner. Reservations are so tough to come by. The only time we could get was 1030pm which I didn't even think was a thing, but they didn't seat us a second before 1030. Worth the wait and late slot. Must try place for any STL foodie. read more

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I was so happy to finally score a coveted reservation to Wright's on a Thursday night. The great service started as you walked in the door, we were greeted and sat immediately. I started with an old fashioned which was a great pairing to my meal. The bread and buttered olive oil to start was delicious we ate every bite. I opted for the burger which sounds boring but it was far from that. The white cheddar was such a strong taste in the best way that really elevated a tavern burger. The fries were nice and crispy, served with aioli. My husband got the chicken which was a large portion served with jus. We finished our meal with the instagram worthy ice cream sundae with more toppings than you can possibly consume. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

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Finally, we got into Wright's Tavern for a date night. I've been trying since it opened since I love Louie (Demun). It's very small so reservations go quickly. The atmosphere is bustling. It was packed when we arrived for an early dinner. Because of the size, you are very close to others so the waitstaff are squeezing in between tables and chairs. The bar is small with 4 chairs for those who arrive and snag a spot. It is not a place I would take children due to space, price and menu. Save this for a date night. We ordered the crab cake. It was delicious. It was huge and full of meat. Don't start eating crab cakes here as a first-timer or you'll be disappointed at all other restaurants! It was the highlight. We shared the potato crusted fish and the french dip. I wish we had skipped the french dip and chosen something else. It was good but did not stand out. The potato crust on the fish was incredible and the fish was cooked to perfection. We ended with the wedding cake. We had a few bites and took the rest to go. It was good and not too sweet. It adds up to a very expensive dinner when you add in wine + dessert so be prepared. We liked the food here but will likely stick with Louie for future date nights if given the choice between the two. read more

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Thank you Yelp! In town for a soccer tournament and someone recommended looking for restaurants in Clayton... found Wright's on yelp with excellent reviews. They did not have any available reservations but said they have 4 spots at the bar that would be an option if available. We took the chance and so glad we did. My son ordered the filet with pomme frites, I ordered the special which was a veal chop with pomme puree. The filet was one of the best quality filets I have had in a while (of course I had to try it). The fries were amazing and the pomme puree (mashed potatoes) were some of the lightest and silkiest that I've had. Ever. I don't normally drink martinis but ordered one and it was very good. The ambience was quaint yet sophisticated. It's not a large place (which adds to the ambience) so if you are interested in trying Wright's Tavern book your reservation early! read more

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Wow wow wow, worth all of the hype!! The long awaited, elusive reservation we were able to snag for a birthday celebration was beyond amazing. Every bit of our dining experience was fabulous. For the food, not one thing was off. By far the best was the crab cake. This is a MUST if you come to Wright's Tavern. The complimentary bread from Union Loafers was warm and a perfect accompaniment. The halibut and the steak were perfectly cooked and the sauce the halibut comes in is to die for. The dessert sundae was fun to share and we also had some dessert cocktails which were tasty! Our server was super attentive and friendly. If you are able to grab a resy here do it ASAP! read more

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Splendid dinner! Simple fare done incredibly well! Halibut was one of the best western prepared fish entrees I've had at this price point, relative bargain for quality. My girlfriend had the steak frites, the fries were good and natural. Their bread (from la brea) is top notch as is the butter. Mac & Cheese was so rich you could have it as a meal! Service is 5 star all around!!! While you wait you also get pencils to draw on the table, this place is awesome!! read more

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This is the second time we've been to Wright's Tavern for a double date and it has never been a let down. The filet with frites is to die for, with the exceptional cook on the steak, flavor of the sauce, and sauce selections for the fries this is a for sure win! I had the pink lady drink along with Wedding Cake for dessert. Chris was our waiter and he was superb! Great atmosphere with low lighting. Small place, but wonderful place for a date! read more

WOW! Wright's is worth the hype! From the first sip of my Pink Lady cocktail to the last bite of the ice cream sundae, the common phrase was "the best ever". PRO-TIP: It's impossible to get a reservation at a decent hour but if you get to the restaurant at 4:45, you can be the first in line for one of the coveted bar seats! I ordered: Crab Cake, Sizzling Shrimp Scampi, Steak Au Poivre, Mac & Cheese, Onion Rings, and the Sundae. It was all 10/10! read more

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We stopped by for their signature dessert... the ice cream sundae! This dessert comes with a scoop of strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla ice cream with a large helping of whipped cream on top. There is a table side drizzle of hot fudge which is a fun experience! Toppings include: peanut butter cups, confetti sprinkles, caramel covered puffs, mint sparkle sprinkles, salted cashews, marshmallows, Biscoff cookies, small Kit Kats, cherries, M&Ms, and our favorite... toasted coconut shreds!! The ice cream was soft, creamy, and tasted almost like custard. The hot fudge was a perfect pairing and the ability to create your own bite with each topping made for an adventurous experience, perfect for family fun. This place is definitely fine dining with and elevated environment, very on par with the other higher-end restaurants in the Clayton area. There's only about 12-15 tables in the restaurant and 4 bar seats which makes the ambiance feel more cozy. The service was quick and the staff were very friendly. Rating: 4/5, the ice cream was stellar and very filling. It's a wholesome family experience that is a MUST DO when you visit this restaurant! We hope to be back to try their food and drinks soon! read more

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This may be the best restaurant in the area. I love the Crossing and Bistro La Floraison, but Wright's Tavern is special. They clearly care about the food here and it shows. Splendid, piping hot bread with high quality butter to start the meal. Crab cake, overflowing with crab and served on a hot plate. Crab cake is big enough for an entree btw and the accompanying sauce was perfect with that sweet, tender crab. Steak frites were nice. Would have liked a bit more salt on my sirloin. But the fries were great and there were plenty of them. Love that I get both garlic aioli & ketchup with my fries, makes me do a little dance :) Overall, stellar spot. Has the vibe of a speakeasy and it's very private & nondescript. Don't change Wright's Tavern...stay golden Pony Boy. I'll be back for that halibut. read more

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Once you can get a reservation here, it is incredible. The waiters are so attentive and walk you through everything. The drinks are amazing and seem to change based on the three times I've been there which is fun! The french dip is absolutely incredible as well as the spicy pasta. Only small con- this place is small and the tables are tight! But other than that- absolutely amazing and would recommend to anyone. read more

Wright’s Tavern - French dip and spicy rigatoni - Steakhouses Near Me - Clayton, Missouri

Wow. I love Louie so not sure why I was sceptical of the 5 star reviews already given. I should not have been! Reservation made a month prior. Arrived early and seated promptly. Service throughout was professional and curtious but would have preferred a little more interaction as we were so excited to be there and waiter was just professional to a fault. Drinks: wine and a Pink Lady cocktail. Both very good. I would order the Pink Lady again, for sure Appetizer/salad. I cannot rave about the Shrimp Scampi enough. It was delicious! Large portion, great flavor. Husband said the Caesar salad was good. High praise from him Entree. Filet with Frites and pasta. My taste of the filet was one of the best I have had. Frites were so good with the garlic aoili. I requested the pasta with no cheese and was accommodated with no issues. The pasta was so good! Vacillated between taking another bite and saving for tomorrows lunch. Dessert. Wedding cake. We did not care for this. Couldn't put our finger on the flavor that gave us both pause but we didn't take more than one bite each. Ambiance. Pretty tight and a little loud but loved the space. The staff seemed completely in tune and harmonious in their moves. Hadn't been the location before tonight. Dessert notwithstanding, this meal was awesome. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Excellent food, attentive and refined service. Little touches abounded. While there isn't a coat room, they offer to take your coat upon entry and then hang it on the hooks along the wall. Lime for my sparkling water consisted of a whole lime that had been freshly quartered, not just a couple of thin slices. Napkins were refolded and placed on the table whenever a seat was vacated. Plates were cleared immediately, but not until both diners had finished their portions for that course. My steak was swimming in flavor, helped by the garlic & spices butter melting on the top, with a nice char on the outside while medium within. I subbed onion rings for the included fries (both cost the same on the separate sides menu, so not sure if there would have been an upcharge otherwise), which was definitely a win. The rings portion was huge, and the rings themselves were quite crunchy with sweet, tender onion within. The wife's salmon was seared on both sides (she gave me the skin side, not being an eater of flesh herself, which was delicious) with tender, flaky, moist salmon meat in a thick portion. It was served on cherry tomato confit that burst with flavor. The spoon that came with the entrée was used for both ladling that over the salmon if desired or to simply drink the confit sauce. Melted spinach also accompanied this entrée, gaining from the confit mixing with it. Finally, the complimentary bread deserves a shout out. It is a half loaf that apparently is warmed in an oven immediately prior to it being served. the crust is crunchy, while the inside is soft and warm. It comes with a large portion of warm garlic butter that is bowled to hold olive oil and additional spices. Excellent. read more

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Where do I even begin? I cannot rave enough about how wonderful my dining experience was at Wright's Tavern from start to finish. Not only was the food excellent, but the experience, service, and attentiveness by the staff were top-tier. You can tell the staff enjoys being there together, mutual respect fills the room. It's also beautiful inside! You are welcomed by lovely marble flooring into the dark, sultry, and intimate space. I now have a number of new songs added to my own music selection from their curated playlist. They can only sit about 30 people at a time, so the mood is set right away. I went to Wright's Tavern during the opening week with a friend who worked at the owner's first restaurant, King Louie, in the early 2000s as one of her first jobs. She informed him when she walked in and upon being seated, we were given complimentary champagne that brought her to tears. The crab cake was the best crab cake that I have ever had, and even the Cesar salad was perfect. The bread was hot and so fresh, you could literally see the steam rising. I ordered the burger and my friend had pasta. Both worthy! My Martini & The Car (Fords Gin, Dolin dry vermouth, Lustau Vermut Blanco, orange bitters, and jumbo Gordal olives) was delicious as well. My friend had a traditional Old Fashioned (one of my favorite cocktails) and it was one of the best I've had in town. We ended the night with a slice of wedding cake as dessert and were given expresso martinis compliments of our waiter, Sean. I would come back again and again, not just for the food, but because the overall experience was superb. The time passed so effortlessly that we didn't realize we were there for hours! St. Louis is lucky to have another great restaurant from Matt McGuire. If you have not been to his other restaurant, Louie on Demun, check that out as well! Parking is tricky- so make sure you allocate enough time. read more

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Reservations are very hard to get, but it is worth the effort! The intimate, cozy atmosphere and top tier service make every visit feel special, and the food never disappoints! My favorite dishes are the crab cake, roasted chicken, & NY strip steak. Highly recommended for a special night out! read more

No signage Hidden in plain sight This is Wrights Tavern, sister property of Louis on Demun. This elegant, quaint restaurant stays true to the restaurant chains law of "BY RESERVATION ONLY"! There are 4 seats at the bar, first come first serve! My date arrived late and so I was unable to be sat at the bar. The wait staff are super nice and professional. My lovely hostess kept me up to date the entire time as I waited. I will definitely revisit again. I'm not a reservation person so I'll try to go with company and make sure to get there early or at least wait. Everyone who left had very wonderful compliments to say. I could see... no one left hungry. The staff were attentive and it smelled wonderful. Enjoy!! read more

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What an experience! As a Marylander, I can happily say, I'm in love with the seafood dishes here. I have to give a special shoutout to the crab cake!!! Oh my goodness. It's a small spot but I love the vibe. I got lucky and got a table solo without a reservation, but I got there and waited outside before they officially opened. I would happily come back again! It is worth it! read more

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Arguably the best meal I've had in 2023! I've been waiting months to get a suitable reservation time and I booked this 4 weeks in advance. A Monday, 6:15p, reservation for 1. Because I'd been anticipating this moment, this was a Dining for 1 night to fully enjoy it! My gosh, If I could give 10 stars, I would. The feel of the restaurant reminds you of New York. The high ceilings, dimmed lighting, the intimacy of the space, the sounds of the kitchen and professional staff all pull this together. My table was right near the kitchen and I full view of the staff member in charge of Bread, Desserts and Oysters. The sounds of the expediter/manager could be heard over my left shoulder, which was just fine for me. Glass of Pinot and Complimentary Bread to kick off. That seasoned whipped butter w/olive oil is addictive and will be trying to imitate that at home! Crab Cake next, it's huge! Definitely something that 2 can share or have it was a meal with a Side. Delicious doesn't begin to describe the initial happiness I felt at first bite. The sauce was a great compliment and the Crab Cake had just enough crispness on the edges for texture. Generous lumps of Crab meat are found throughout. The meal, I went with the Shrimp Scampi appetizer and Fries w/aioli and house Ketchup. Best decision ever! The Scampi butter with the chunks of garlic is amazing. Let the toast soak up some of that flavor and then eat it. You'll thank me later. I don't know what's in the aioli with those fries, but I'd like to purchase a tub of it for my house please. The size of the fries is enough for 2 people and they are addictive... fresh cuts of course! I made it through the Crab Cake, shrimp and 1/2 the fries, but trust me it was a beautiful challenge. I will make it a point to visit often as I'm excited to try other menu items. Can't say enough great things about the service and wait staff. Everyone was so friendly and you can feel how they love being there! read more

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It lives up to the hype!! It took a few weeks to get a reservation and I can easily see why now. The ambiance, food and service were all great. It is a classic steak restaurant with some elevated flair to take it up a notch. So while you can get your classic steak cuts, a burger or a classic Caesar salad. You can also get some fantastic scallops (when the have them on special), halibut and even onion rings too! The drink menu is solid and it's a pretty quaint place, so it's not super noisy. Can't wait to get back here! read more

Impeccable from the moment you walk in till you leave. Bravo! Everything about Wright's is excellent!! Food is excellent, cocktails are excellent and the atmosphere is wonderful and charming! Service doesn't get better. read more

Open late. Which honestly is difficult to find. The food is amazing - halibut was my favorite. Don't skip dessert. The staff were intuitive, professional and knowledgeable. Beautiful space. read more

Never disappoints!! Had the ravioli special. So so good. THEIR STEAK is one off the best.

We got the crab cake to start and it was incredible! I got the burger with onion rings and my boyfriend got the ribeye. Burger and onion rings were great, but kind of your standard high end burger. My boyfriend ordered the ribeye medium rare with the sauce on the side. The server told us "chef recommends medium", and my boyfriend thanked the server for the rec but said he wanted medium rare. The steak came out medium to medium well. When you're paying $75 for a steak it should be cooked the way you ordered. Needless to say, we aren't rushing back. They have a huge hype that we felt was under delivered. We did love the dark ambience! read more

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Good meal and great service. Cozy ambiance, a little crowded. The Caesar salad, bread w butter, and ice cream sundae were great. I was disappointed by the potatoes dauphinoise- they were inedibly salty (and I love salt). My friend also found some of his food to be very, very salty. I look forward to going again but it's not at the top of my list of restaurants in St. Louis. read more

Amazing place! The food was delicious the customer service was great and I totally understand why it's complicated to get a reservation. I haven't been to a better restaurant in St Louis, this is the best!! read more